Comic Nation

Review: Vampirella 27

Rob Leave a Comment

Vampirella 27

Vampi27-cov-Parrillo

If you have never read Vampirella then maybe coming into the series this late in may confuse you a bit. Vampirella has and will always be my wife’s favorite comic book character and to see her return with a solid company like Dynamite makes our eyes very pleased.

Needless to say Vampirella starts this issue off being chased by some real mean ugly hunters. She is saved by a mysterious person, what will become perfectly clear is why this person shows up to help Vampy now. We also get a fantastic back up story that will overlap with Vampirella.

It’s hard to talk about this ongoing series without spoiling anything and I just can’t bring myself to do it. But I will say that Reading Vampy since the 90’s and owning all her Warren books this issue and all the past to this point honor the series as a whole.

If you are looking for an outright sexy vampire story stop here and move on Vampirella has always been and will always be one of the top female comic book heroes of all time.

I give this issue 3/5 only because it is not a solid jumping on point but it isn’t the worst either.

Go out and Buy Vampirella and all the amazing titles that Dynamite has to offer

Also go to www.whatchareading.com

Masters Comic Cast episode 7

Rob Leave a Comment

Masters Comic Cast 07: Battle Cat
Welcome to Masters Comic Cast – the podcast that covers all new Masters of the Universe comics!This time the gang of Rob, Jukka and Joe take a look at DC Digital #3: Battle Cat!

Be sure to send e-mail to the show and it will be addressed in future episodes. What you think about the comics themselves or
the opinions of the hosts? E-mail: MastersComicCast@alternativeMindz.com

follow on Twitter
@AltMindz

@ToonJukka

@JoeAmato2

DARK HORSE SET TO RELEASE CAMILLA D’ERRICO’S HELMETGIRLS!

Rob Leave a Comment

 

Camilla d’Errico is a powerful voice in pop surrealism, her work combining diverse influences in imagery is both singular and hauntingly familiar. Compelling and deeply personal, Helmetgirls documents Camilla’s art and lifestyle brand that fuses manga, steampunk, and fine art into an original and meaningful aggregate. 

Gargantuan biomechanical headgear adorns beautiful, wide-eyed, and seemingly fragile girls. More than just decoration, the helmets express each girl’s character, needs, and desires. Look deeply into the Helmetgirls’ eyes—they have a story to tell.

 

The first volume of d’Errico’s work, Femina and Fauna, was released by Dark Horse and has gone into multiple printings and can be found in a diverse array of retail venues, such as bookstores, art galleries, pop-culture and designer-toy emporiums, and comic shops.

 

Praise for Camilla d’Errico:

 

“She is part of what may be the first art movement in Western history where women are not second-class citizens, but may even have an edge in the mind of the public, especially when it comes to capturing the essence that is woman.”—Juxtapoz

 

 

Helmetgirls hits bookshelves everywhere on February 27th, 2013!

 

Port Strike Delays Some December IDW Releases

Rob Leave a Comment

Port Strike Delays Some December IDW Releases Publisher Clarifies What the Delay Means for Fans and Retailers

San Diego, CA (December 12, 2012) – In the wake of the strike that closed the L.A.-Long Beach Port last week, IDW regrets to inform fans and retailers that some of the titles scheduled for release on December 19, 2012 will not be available for purchase until January 2 or, in some cases, January 9, 2013.

Additionally, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE FOOT CLAN #1, originally scheduled for release on December 26, 2012, will be moved to January 9, 2013.

Along with the time lost by the strike at America’s largest cargo shipping complex, the impact of this delay is furthered by the holiday schedule of IDW’s global distributor. As Diamond Comic Distributors does not ship books during the last week of December, IDW will miss out on a last opportunity to get the December 19 and 26 books to retailers and fans before the New Year.

“It’s frustrating to have circumstances be out of our control,” said IDW’s CEO and Publisher Ted Adams. “It’s a shame to be unable to get these books—which were completed well in advance of their ship date—in the hands of fans and retailers. Fortunately, however, we’re still left with a very strong slate of titles to finish out 2012 and lots of great books for everyone to enjoy in the New Year.”

Below is a list of the revised release dates for the titles in question.

IN-STORES 12/19 Archie: Best of Dan DeCarlo, Vol. 1 TPB Classic Popeye #5 Joe Palooka #1 Judge Dredd #2 Judge Dredd: The Complete Brian Bolland HC Killogy #2 Locke & Key: Ω #2 Magic: The Gathering – The Spell Thief #3 2nd Print Mars Attacks #6 Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #20 Sparrow Box Set Star Trek 100 Page Winter Spectacular Star Trek: TNG/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #8 Star Trek: TNG: Hive #3 TMNT Classics, Vol. 3 TPB Top 100 Fantasy Movies Transfusion #2 Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #12 True Blood: Where Were You HC

IN-STORES 1/2 Complete Dick Tracy, Vol. 14 HC Doctor Who #4 Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms HC G.I. JOE: Cobra #20 G.I. JOE/Danger Girl #5 Godzilla #8 Godzilla: Half-Century War #4 Mars Attacks Popeye One-Shot My Little Pony #1 2nd Print My Little Pony #1 Complete Box Set 2nd Print My Little Pony #2 Star Trek Ongoing #16 Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #2 Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Vol. 2 TPB Transformers: Prime Season 2 TPB Wallace Wood: Woodwork HC

IN-STORES 1/9 Adventures of Augusta Wind #3 Classic Jurassic Park, Vol. 5 TPB Classic Popeye #6 G.I. JOE: Cobra Son of the Snake TPB Gil Kane’s Amazing Spider-Man: Artist’s Edition HC The Hollows #2 Jinnrise #1 Joe Palooka #2 Kiss #7 Li’l Abner, Vol. 5 HC Love and Capes: What to Expect #6 Mars Attacks Kiss One-Shot Popeye, Vol. 1 TPB TMNT Adventures, Vol. 3 TPB TMNT: Color Classics #7 TMNT: Secret History of the Foot Clan #1 Transformers: Regeneration One #87 Transformers: Robots in Disguise #13 Transformers Spotlight: Thundercracker

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books. IDW can also be found at http://www.facebook.com/#!/idwpublishing and http://tumblr.idwpublishing.com/ and on Twitter at @idwpublishing.