This weekend Alternativemindz is very busy as Myself (Rob Base), Juan Pineda and Chuck Suffel cover Asbury Park Comic con
At the same time Shakil and Bill are hitting up Retro Gaming Expo in Portland, Shak is competting in 2012 Tetris World Championships
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by Robert Greenwood
The Shaolin Cowboy created by Geof Darrow
Story 1: Writer: Andrew Vachss Illustrator: Geof Darrow
Story 2: Writer: Michael A. Black Illustrator: Gary Gianni
Cover Art by: Scott Gustafson
“The Shaolin Cowboy and the white mule trudged on past the sign, only to find themselves crossing ground so barren that it made the area they just left look lush by comparison.”
If you can take any Tarantino infused dream and have it in book form, Shaolin Cowboy would be that book. One part Pulp, two parts Grindhouse, and a heapful of Penny Dreadfuls, this is the formula for something new yet so familiar. The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine tales what was special nearly 85 years ago and updates it for the modern audience.
Some of the newer audience members ages 25 and younger may not quite get the tongue-in-cheek humor or the style of book this is. For those who don’t know the format of a pulp magazine, it’s mostly text with illustrated pinups.
The artwork is done with respect to the classic “pulp” style or if you’re a fan Doc Savage, you will instantly recognize the style. The cover is done by Scott Gustafson and harkens back to the 1950’s novella style. The two written stories have some amazing talents in Geof Darrow and Gary Gianni (respectfully) helping the reader visualize the written word perfectly.
The only downside I can find with this amazing magazine is the price, but of course with the rise of paper and the digital movement, I hope this collection finds an audience fast and gets this long forgotten format a new voice.
The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine sells for $15.99 (1599 cents on the cover) and is worth picking up.
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Alternative Mindz has teamed up with NECA films to give two lucky people the new Morgan Spurlock documentary all about Comic Con.
watch the video and find out what you have to do !
Here are the 6 questions that you must answer to win a copy of the new DVD with Stan Lee and Harry Knowles mini figures
Question: Go to the Hulu channel and tell us something you seen in the video
Question: Who Founded SDCC in 1970
Question: What High School did Stan Lee attend
Question: how many people attend SDCC in 2012
Question: what was Morgan Spurlock’s seond feature documentry
Question: Who were the first guests of Comic-Con?
OK guys Email me at Rob@alternativemindz.com and remember that the first two people are the winners ! GOOD LUCK!
(Side- note) The Hulu channel & the DVD are for North America. but if people outside of the US can view the video and have the ability to watch a region 1 DVD. I will cover the cost to ship!
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Comic Con Episode IV, Misc. Items- Jun 07, 2012 2 Comments
Limited edition DVD (Region 1, 20,000 available) comes with Stan Lee and Harry Knowles mini-figures! Regular Comic Con Episode IV DVD also available!
Only 20,000 available!
Film synopsis:
Have you ever imagined a place where Vulcans and vampires get along? Where wizards and wookies can be themselves? Welcome to Comic-Con San Diego. What started as a fringe comic book convention for 500 fans has grown into the pop culture event of the year that influences every form of entertainment, now attended by over 140,000 strong.
COMIC-CON EPISODE IV: A FAN’S HOPE- a film by Morgan Spurlock explores this amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at San Diego Comic-Con 2010:
Eric, an aspiring illustrator, is hoping to impress publishers and land a job;
Holly, costume and creature designer, hopes her creations will win the big prize;
Chuck, a long-time comic book dealer, is looking for a big sale to pay off his debts;
Skip, longtime amateur illustrator wants to be discovered at this year’s event;
James, a young fan, hopes his girlfriend will accept a dramatic proposal.
One on one interviews with Comic-Con veterans who have turned their passions into professions include Stan Lee, Joss Whedon, Frank Miller, Kevin Smith, Matt Groening, Seth Rogen, Eli Roth and others are shared throughout the film along with up close and up front coverage of all the panels, parades, photos, costumes, crowds and camaraderie that make up one of the largest fan gatherings in the U.S.
Presented by Stan Lee and Joss Whedon, COMIC-CON EPISODE IV: A FAN’S HOPE is directed by Morgan Spurlock; produced by Spurlock, Jeremy Chilnick, Matthew Galkin, Harry Knowles and Thomas Tull; and written by Spurlock and Chilnick.
Just a few days ago at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con a group of Wizard World Digital Team video bloggers got together and produced a crowd-sourced video. This turned out to be an epic undertaking connecting with fans, celebrities and the cosplay community. Celebrity guests included Bruce Campbell, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Katrina Law, Nicole & Brianna Garcia, Jon Bernthal, Adrianne Curry and David Della Rocco!
After pulling together content from ten very committed video teams (editing by Nyq Bonaventura) Wizard World would like share with our fans “Call Me Maybe” the unauthorized Comic Con edition. (If you like this video as much as we do please… share the this!)
Rob Base and Juan Pineda sit down and talk with Jamal Igle about his new creator own project Molly Danger and how he is using Kick Starter to get the job done!
Check out Molly’s site http://mollydanger.com/
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By Patricia Jenkins
Idolized
Writer: David Schwartz
Colorist: David Curiel
Penciler: Micah Gunnell
Letterer: Josh Reed
Editor: Vince Hernandez
As a novice book reader, the concept of Idolized piqued my fancy immediately. Take American Idol, a pop-cultural phenomenon that is so rooted in American culture & combine it with a badass female heroine/superhero, or soon to be superhero… and you get Aspen Comics Idolize. Now… the whole “Idol” concept has the potential to come off as superficial, trivial & “hacky”, but writer David Schwartz does a fantastic job towing the line, providing just enough campiness, whilst offering us a compelling and relatable tale.
Unlike the X-men, Idolized takes place in a world where folks with superpowers and special abilities aren’t chastised, they’re a part of the everyday makeup. It’s here we meet tortured teenager Leslie Linnell, who at 7 years old experiences an undreamed of event, at the hands of villain Stasis, which isolates and riddles her with unimaginable guilt and seething anger. Low and behold, even in a universe of superheroes, reality television is alive and present. Our heroine sees an advertisement for “Superhero Idol”, where the winner will win an elite spot on the superhero team The Powered Protectors. Hell bent on seeking revenge on Stasis Leslie packs it all in, to audition.
In addition to a great story, I have to say that the artwork immediately drew me in. It was truly gorgeous. Micah Gunnell and David Curiel colors popped and were absolutely stunning and whimsical. While I’m no expert, the characters were drawn rather well, with keen detail to facial emotion & expression, which continually kept me attuned and rapt in the unfolding story.
Anyone who has struggled and battled with their own demons, will definitely appreciate, relish, and root for Leslie along her journey. I definitely look forward to meeting some her fellow Superhero Idol contestants, but more importantly exploring the ghosts of her past. I’m intrigued to delve deeper into her motivation for revenge and redemption, and find out ultimately will she succumb to her desire to seek revenge or rise above. In the end, I give Idolized a 4 out of 5. Idolized “out”… I hope not, as I’m highly anticipating issue 2.
Masters Comic Cast 06: Man at Arms
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Welcome to the Comics Corner! This week features a little bit of everything for the big cross-over events with Avengers vs. X-Men #9 and Ultimate Spider-Man #13, super heroics in Peter Parker, Spider Man #156.1, World Finest #4 and Earth2 #4. And finally we stray away from the world of the superhero with Sweet Tooth #36, Mondo #3 and Double Jumpers #2! There’s only one way to find out who made to the Top of the Stack and it’s here, inside the Comics Corner!