Howard Chaykin brings Buck Rogers to Hermes Press! Is it a good fit?

 

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Howard Chaykin brings Buck Rogers to Hermes Press! Is it a good fit?

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Chaykin on a Buck Rogers title?

Does his style really suit a story that’s traditionally told (at least to my memory) with a sort of art deco influence? I felt the same way about Chaykin’s Rocketeer. What’s a good Chaykin book, one that you feel epitomizes his visual style?

Juan Pineda:

I’m a Chaykin fan! From American Flagg to Blackhawk! I would read his Buck Rogers, I think it is a great fit. Do you remember he did the second issue of Marvel’s adaptation of Star Wars? It was the best drawn out of the story.

Rosemary Kiladitas:

I’d forgotten about his work on Star Wars! I’d check it out.

Nancy Mathews:

You had me at Buck Rogers ;)

Rob Greenwood (Alternativemindz):

There is no one right now who would do old Buck Rogers proud than Howard Chaykin. I’ve always loved his style and story telling. His American Flagg books are some of my favorite.
Also Juan is 100% right I think Dark Horse has the trades with Howard’s work.

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Peyo’s lost classic Benny Breakiron is simply charming, and lots of fun!

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I was 11 in 1981. It was a hell of a year in film, movies like Raiders of The Lost Ark, Clash of the Titans, Escape From New York, Excaliber, even Stripes were in theaters. Television premiered shows like; Simon and Simon, The Fall Guy, Today’s F.B.I. and a bunch of others I loved. It was a really good year. But then we had the cartoons…

Ouch. I mean really, Goldie Gold and Action Jack and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends were okay I guess but there was also; The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!, The Kwicky Koala Show, Space Stars, Trollkins, and of course The Smurfs.

I get it, I was eleven. These shows weren’t meant for me, but the fact remains I’ve never bothered looking at any of Peyo’s (creator of the Smurfs) work because of that show. It’s one of those cartoons that can actually drive me to violence. (Which is probably why my 7 yr old insists on watching it whenever she notices it’s on)

Well I review comics now, so when a publisher sends you something to look at you kind of feel obligated to at least check it out. Which is of course how I happened upon Benny Breakiron.

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Watch your back when dealing with the latest DC Comics ARTFX statue from Kotobukiya!

 “You think I need a ‘team?’ ” – Deathstroke in Deathstroke #1  Press Release

 

The result of a super solider program, Slade Wilson posses enhanced strength, speed, agility and reflexes. A formable opponent in hand-to-hand combat with genius level tactical intellect this mercenary for hire is not one to be taken lightly.

 

Masterfully captured in 1/6 scale Deathstroke is the newest addition to Kotobukiya’s DC Comics ARTFX statue collection.

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Diamond Select’s fleet of electronic Star Trek ships

Diamond Select’s fleet of electronic Star Trek ships is undergoing a rapid expansion of late, and two new starships are preparing to join fans’ collections!

First up is a limited variation on the U.S.S. Enterprise E – the First Contact edition! With a new, detailed paint scheme based on Star Trek: First Contact, this new E is visually distinctive from the previous edition, which was based on its appearance in Star Trek: Nemesis. With the same great lights and sounds as the previous E, it will be a striking addition to any fan’s collection, and will be ready to ship this summer.

Then, coming this fall, the U.S.S. Excelsior, registry number NCC-2000, is finally joining DST’s electronic Starfleet! Measuring 16 inches long, the Excelsior features new sculpted parts to differentiate it from the Excelsior-class Enterprise B, while maintaining the same great light-up features! The sound files are all-new, as well, with plenty of great quotes from Captain Hikaru Sulu, using the actual voice of actor George Takei. Check out the video below to hear all of the great sounds, and pre-order both ships today!

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Integrity Toys and Paramount Studios are proud to introduce the boldest mother of them all… Mommie Dearest!

Just in time for Mother’s Day… Integrity Toys and Paramount Studios are proud to introduce the boldest mother of them all… Mommie Dearest!

In this latest addition to the collection of officially licensed dolls based on some of Paramount Studios most iconic films, Integrity Toys recreates one of the most often quoted movie scenes of all times!

The greatest role of her life… was her life.

In 1939, Joan Crawford, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, decides to adopt children to fill a void in her life. But as the years went by, her tumultuous love life, alcohol addiction and the constant pressures of the film industry turned her—according to the film and book it was based upon- into a mentally abusive wreck.

Seen through the eyes of her children, who unwillingly bore the burden of a life that was unseen behind the closed doors of “The Most Beautiful House in Brentwood”, Mommie Dearest depicts their adoptive upbringing at the hands of the glamorous movie queen.

The movie’s lavish artistic direction and over-the-top yet often comical portrayal of the star turned Mommie Dearest into an instant cult classic. Laden with one-liners that have been staples of pop-culture for the last 30+ years, Mommie Dearest is without a doubt one of the most memorable movies of all time!

To celebrate this fan favorite, the Integrity Toys creative team, in collaboration with Paramount Pictures, is proud to introduce this commemorative collectible fashion doll gift set!

One thing is certain; you’ll never look at a wire hanger the same way again!

About the gift set…

Mommie Dearest™
Official Collectible Doll Gift Set
Limited edition of 800 dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00
Approximate Ship Date: July 2013.

This iconic adult collectible doll gift set includes a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll (on the Integrity Toys body) with hand-applied eyelashes and rooted hair. By day, Mommie Dearest is ready for her dramatic appearance on screen in her perfectly tailored two-piece skirt suit, complete with hat and jewelry, but surprise… By night, she’s ready to unleash her uncontrollable fury for cleanliness with nothing but her face cream and nightgown on! This set includes a doll body, two distinctive sculpts with QUICK SWITCH* feature, two complete costumes, a miniature wire hanger, two pairs of shoes, earrings, hat, doll stand and certificate of authenticity. (For adult collectors ages 14 and up only).

The Mommie Dearest gift set is available for pre-order immediately from the network of Integrity Toys authorized dealers and is scheduled to ship in July 2013.

Please visit the following link for a complete list of authorized dealers:
https://www.integritytoys.com/page/dealers

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HASBRO’S “TRANSFORMERS FAN BUILT BOT” POLL ENTERS CRUCIAL FINAL PHASE

IMPORTANT BULLETIN! HASBRO’S “TRANSFORMERS FAN BUILT BOT” POLL ENTERS CRUCIAL FINAL PHASE
Fans Helped Design a New Transformers Character…Now They Must Help Name It and More!
 
The first round of voting is complete in the Fan Built Bot poll, which for the first time in history allows fans of the Hasbro, Inc.  TRANSFORMERS brand  to help create a new TRANSFORMERS character that will be forever added to the TRANSFORMERS world. In anticipation of the TRANSFORMERS’ brand 30th anniversary in 2014, the “Fan Built Bot” Poll now enters its second and final voting phase, allowing fans to select the Fan Built TRANSFORMERS character’s name, gender, origin and specialty! 

Hasbro’s designers are busy reviewing the fan choices from the first phase of the poll and designing the visual look of the new TRANSFORMERS character that will be introduced into the brand’s rich lore, and will be produced as an action figure in next year’s “TRANSFORMERS Thrilling 30” anniversary line. Voting on the four new questions begins today at TRANSFORMERS.COM/vote, and fans are encouraged to vote every day until this round of polling closes on May 17th. 

The results of both rounds of the poll will be announced by Hasbro at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, as part of the official kick-off to Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS “Thrilling 30” anniversary celebration. While results of the first round of voting are a tightly held secret, a careful reading of Round 2’s questions may provide some hints. “We’re not prepared to say which alt-mode won the polling in round one,” said Jay Duke, vice president of the TRANSFORMERS brand at Hasbro. “But a close reading of the name choices may provide a hint at what we’re designing. Stay tuned to find out more!”

For further information visit the official polling page at TRANSFORMERS.COM/vote as well as the TRANSFORMERS Facebook page at Facebook.com/Transformers.