Mardock Scramble: The First Compression Review

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Taking place in a futuristic city called Mardock City, Rune Ballot is a girl who was taken in by the notorious gambler Shell Septinous where she is used for slavery. One night, Shell abandons Rune and has his bodyguard Dimsdale Boiled murder her in an explosion and erase Shell's memory so that he wouldn't be arrested for the crime.. However, she is rescued and transformed into a cyborg by Dr. Easter and the robotic mouse Oeufcoque. Fitted with advanced technology, Rune becomes a killing machine and seeks vengeance against Shell. However, Shell will stop at nothing to get rid of Rune and stop her from testifying against him. Check out the review.



Preview of FERALS #1, from Avatar Press!

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Hey Otakus and Geeks Fans Sean ( The Comic Guy ) here and today I'm going to share a preview from the guys at Avatar Press. Ferals is a new kick ass comic about Werewolves ( Finally no glowing vampires included ) So enjoy the preview and let us know what you think.





Preview of FERALS #1, from Avatar Press!

A few weeks ago, Avatar Press sent out a press release announcing the new ongoing comic book series, FERALS, written by David Lapham and Illustrated by Gabriel Andrade. A supernatural tale that returns Lapham to his crime noir roots (as the creator of the critically acclaimed Stray Bullets), FERALS follows a small town lawman investigating a string of bloody murders perpetrated by a werewolf.

Avatar Press is offering FERALS #1 through Diamond Comics’ November Previews catalog, soliciting it for release in January 2012. The first issue is available in several cover variants, including:

FERALS #1 Regular Cover Edition $3.99 SRP, Diamond Item Code: NOV110754

FERALS #1 “Gore” Cover Edition $3.99 SRP, Diamond Item Code: NOV110755

FERALS #1 Wraparound Cover Edition $3.99 SRP, Diamond Item Code: NOV110756

We hope you enjoy this preview!





Dark Horse Announces 5 New BPRD Titles! It's All Going to Hell in 2012!

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IT’S ALL GOING TO HELL IN 2012!

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW B.P.R.D. TITLES THAT WILL SHAKE THE ORGANIZATION TO ITS VERY CORE!

NOVEMBER 21, MILWAUKIE, OR—The epic story line that began back in 2010 with B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: New World is coming to a head in 2012. Dark Horse announces the most ambitious B.P.R.D. publishing schedule yet, with five new titles and some of the most earth-shattering events in the history of the series!

First up, in February comes B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Long Death, written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi, with art by James Harren (Abe Sapien: The Devil Does Not Jest, Heralds). A team is sent to the deadly woods from New World to investigate a new series of disappearances, but they discover more than just the monster responsible, as loyalties are questioned and tensions mount!

March will see the release of B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Pickens County Horror, written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie, with art by Jason Latour (Wolverine, Scalped) and an all-new cover by Becky Cloonan! This chilling two-issue series brings a B.P.R.D. crew into the grips of a backwoods vampire clan hiding out in a Gothic southern home.

Next, in May comes B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth­: The Transformation of J. H. O’Donnell, pairing Mike Mignola with Scott Allie again for the discovery of what drove the Bureau’s expert on ancient foes to near madness after a mission with Hellboy twenty-four years earlier. This supernatural thrill ride features art by B.P.R.D. newcomer Max Fiumara (Amazing Spider-Man) and a cover by Becky Cloonan.

That same month features the return of the regular B.P.R.D. team of Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Tyler Crook, with B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Devil’s Engine. The Zinco Corporation again rears its ugly head after a devastating earthquake, pitting Devon and Fenix in an uneasy alliance against bat-faced monsters and the evil empire’s other mad-science experiments! Additionally, this new series will feature covers by former Hellboy artist Duncan Fegredo!

Finally, Cameron Stewart returns to the B.P.R.D. universe in June with B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth­: Exorcism! In this story we learn more about Ashley Strode’s evolution as an agent after she meets up with a familiar face for a series of exorcisms in a rural Indiana town. Mike Mignola and Cameron Stewart team up to share writing duties, with pencils by Cameron and covers by Viktor Kalvachev!

“Let’s break some stuff that can’t be fixed. Let’s turn some corners where there’s no going back” said Mike Mignola. “In both Hellboy and B.P.R.D., we’re saying, “Well, once we do this—once we round this corner—that’s it!” It’s not like, “Oh, Batman, different costume.” We’re doing stuff where there’s no way to fix it. That is the new reality in our world. You're REALLY going to see that in 2012.”

B.P.R.D. is sure to be the most-talked-about series of the coming year, as the team stands at the brink of the end of the organization and the world itself!

It’s all going to hell in 2012!

Dark Horse Digital Cyber Monday Deal!

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DARK HORSE DIGITAL CYBER MONDAY DEAL!

November 21st, MILWAUKIE, OR – Close on the heels of the infamous shopping holiday, Dark Horse Comics is giving you another killer deal for Cyber Monday!

Dark Horse Digital is offering the first 500 people through the checkout 50% off their entire order!

You can redeem this 50% with the coupon code: ­­­­­­­­­­dhcyber

This coupon is limited to 500 redemptions and you must have a $20 minimum cart to redeem it! Good only for 24 hours beginning at midnight (PST) on Monday, November 28th!

Dark Horse Digital is available through all modern web browsers and as an app in the iTunes Store for Mac devices.

Stop by https://digital.darkhorse.com and get a massive discount on all the Dark Horse Comics you could want and more!


The White Suits Invades Dark Horse Presents #11!

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BARBIERE AND RADL’S WHITE SUITS INVADES

DARK HORSE PRESENTS #11!

November 17, MILWAUKIE, OR—From the Cold War to the present day, a mysterious group of killers known as the White Suits have left their bloody fingerprints throughout modern history. Making their Dark Horse Presents debut, Frank Barbiere and Luke Radl turn back the clock to a time of Iron Curtain brutality with The White Suits!

“We’re extremely happy to have the opportunity to introduce The White Suits in the pages of Dark Horse Presents. I’m thrilled to be working with longtime collaborator Luke Radl, who’s been with me every step of the way in fleshing out the White Suits mythos. Luke brings a unique, textured style and compelling visual storytelling to the black-and-white world of our story,” says Frank J. Barbiere.

When a young girl trying to scrape by in a crime-ridden late-1980s Moscow ghetto encounters one of the Suits during a mob deal gone wrong, she is forced to make a decision that will change her life forever—or end it!

Luke Radl says, “I feel very fortunate to be working with people who believe in this story and support the hard work that goes into it. Dark Horse puts out some of the best comics out there, so I’m proud to be in good company. I hope readers enjoy this glimpse into the world of The White Suits as much as we’ve enjoyed crafting it.”

Dark Horse Presents #11 is on sale April 18, 2012.





New Holiday Products From Her Universe

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A while ago we interviewed Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka from Star Wars Clone Wars. We talked about her clothing line for Geeky Girls Her Universe. (Interview here Interview With Ashley Eckstein. Well here is some cool stuff for the holidays.

New items will debut on Cyber Monday, November 28TH, at www.heruniverse.com. Representing Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Warehouse 13 and Eureka, female fans, and those buying presents for the fangirl in their life, will find the perfect geeky gifts from Her Universe for this holiday season.

In addition to presenting assorted new Geek Girl pieces to the Her Universe product line, Ashley is offering a FREE Limited Edition Star Wars holiday pin of everyone’s favorite Jedi Master, Yoda. For the first 500 orders placed on Heruniverse.com shoppers will receive this pin along with a signed card from Eckstein, herself. For orders of $40.00 or more, heruniverse.com customers will receive FREE SHIPPING as well.

Yoda Pin


Available for the first time this holiday season is a new thermal hoodie design with original art by Star Wars artist, Cat Staggs. Also from the beloved Star Wars franchise is a regal sterling silver plated Jedi charm to add to the already popular Star Wars charm bracelet. For Syfy, Eckstein has created several new products for their television shows including a Battlestar Galactica pajama set and a stunning, sterling silver plated Battlestar Galactica necklace featuring Admiral Adama’s senior pilot wings. For followers of Warehouse 13, Eckstein has produced an ultra-soft WH 13 logo burnout tee so you can imagine you’re a Warehouse agent seeking supernatural artifacts while you “snag it, bag it and tag it.” As a fan of the Syfy series, Eureka, Eckstein has created a useful holiday tote bag featuring the cast of Eureka in animated form with exclusive art from the holiday episode of this fan favorite show. All of these new items will be available to order on the Her Universe website starting on November 28th.

Available for the first time this holiday season is a new thermal hoodie design with original art by Star Wars artist, Cat Staggs. Also from the beloved Star Wars franchise is a regal sterling silver plated Jedi charm to add to the already popular Star Wars charm bracelet.

Shop At Her Universe

Thermal Hoodie

Mission Impossible: Facebook Game

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Hey Social Network heads and Mission Impossible fans, Paramount Pictures and Funtactix have release a new Social Network: Mission Impossible game on Facebook. Here is the synopsis of the game. Mission: Impossible The Game casts players in the leading role of an underground secret agent who must assemble a team of covert agents, unlock state-of-the-art gadgets and equipment and collect classified intel through secret rendezvous in order to build an outfit ready to complete elaborate operations in exotic locales around the world. Featuring eight exciting stories, over 200 missions and set in 50 global locations.

In addition as the weeks progress, you will be able to win some cool prizes. Such as:
A chance to win tickets to the U.S. premiere of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
· A chance to win a hometown screening of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol for you and 30 of your friends
· A Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol themed game level
· Movie passes to Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol
· Signed movie posters, hats and t-shirts from Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol
· Mission: Impossible Blu-Ray DVD sets
· View movie trailers and exclusive clips

Play The Game Here
Mission Impossible Facebook Game


Buffy, Angel, and Dollhouse Released on Dark Horse Digital!

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BUFFY, ANGEL, AND DOLLHOUSE COME TO THE DARK HORSE DIGITAL STORE!

JOSS WHEDON’S BEST-LOVED CHARACTERS ARRIVE ON YOUR iPAD, iPHONE, AND LAPTOP!

November 16th, MILWAUKIE, OR—The wait is finally over, as Dark Horse and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announce the arrival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dollhouse and Angel in the Dark Horse digital store! As rave reviews and support for Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 and the all-new series Angel and Faith continue, casual and hardcore fans will now be able to experience previous Buffy, Angel, and Dollhouse comics on all-new platforms! Buffy, Angel and Dollhouse are licensed through an agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products.

Now, fans are encouraged to head over to Digital.DarkHorse.com to download issues of all three of these titles today, with multiple issues available for purchase! Fans can now download the first twenty issues of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 #1-20, as well as Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season 9 #1,2 &3.

“This marks another important turning point in Dark Horse’s digital initiative,” said Dark Horse president and founder, Mike Richardson. “Joss Whedon’s incredible characters have become some of our most popular, and now fans from all over the world can see them like they never have been seen before!”

“Our history with Dark Horse has been incredibly successful, giving fans of these characters all new ways to enjoy their stories,” said Jeffrey Godsick, president of Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products. “This transition opens a whole new chapter in our relationship and will give readers an exciting opportunity to experience the comics on some of the hottest digital platforms."

Going forward, Dark Horse will release a mix of new and backlist titles weekly. Stay in the know on all of your favorite titles, and sign up for the Dark Horse Digital newsletter at https://Digital.DarkHorse.com today!

11/9/11

Buffy Season 8 #1-20

Buffy Season 9 #1 & 2

11/16/11

Buffy Season 8 #21-25

Buffy Season 9 #3

Angel #1-9

Angel & Faith #1 - 3

11/23/11

Dollhouse one shot and #1-5

Buffy Season 8 #26 - 30

11/30/11

Buffy Season 8 #31- 35

12/7/11

Buffy Season 8 #36-40

STAR WARS BLACK FRIDAY

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STAR WARS BLACK FRIDAY

DARK HORSE DIGITAL OFFERS 134 COMICS FOR $100!

November 18, MILWAUKIE, OR – Dark Horse Comics is joining in on the Black Friday madness with a very exclusive limited offer to their digital comics readers…

On Black Friday, for 24 hours only - Dark Horse Digital will offer 134 single-issue Star Wars comics for $100! A savings of over $166!

This sale will begin at midnight (PST), November 25th!

Dark Horse Digital is available through all modern web browsers and as an app in the iTunes Store for Mac devices.

Stop by https://digital.darkhorse.com and get all the Star Wars comics you could want and more!

About Dark Horse Digital

Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line. Now, in 2011, the company that revolutionized the comic industry proudly presents its groundbreaking digital-publishing program, Dark Horse Digital.

Having launched with hundreds of titles, Dark Horse Digital offers its most popular titles at an unprecedented value, while providing the highest-quality reading experience possible. Single-issue comics are priced as low as just $0.99, and there is also an extensive list of free introductory #1 issues. Additionally, DH Digital’s “bundles” group together story arcs spanning multiple issues into affordable packages, allowing readers to get the three or four issues that comprise a complete narrative, starting at just $3.99 and up. And through cloud-based technology, Digital Store purchases can be read and enjoyed on your laptop, desktop, mobile browser, and Dark Horse Bookshelf app, available now on iTunes.

To get started, simply log on to Digital.DarkHorse.com or download the app to create an account, and begin building your collection today.


Prophets of Science Fiction: Philip K Dick

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Prophets of Science Fiction: Philip K Dick

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Sean (The Comic Guy) and today I want tell you guys about a show airing tonight on Discovery Sci called Prophets of Science Fiction featuring Philip K Dick. Here is a synopsis of what the series is about.

What once was just imagination is now real; what was once the distant future is now around the corner. The "Science Fiction" of the past has now simply become "Science". And the science of the future was strangely prophesied by a group of visionaries whose dreams once may have deemed them renegades and "mad scientists," have become reality!

In 1950, the term "Robotics" was coined by author Isaac Asimov in his book I.ROBOT — and our collective imagination reeled. In the years since, literature, movies and television have allowed us to embrace the notion that the ideas of a few inspired visionaries could be made real. What is more astonishing is that these ideas have been, are currently and will be put to practice in our everyday lives. Each episode of the upcoming series PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION will focus on how the great minds of Science Fiction imagined our future for us, and how some, in turn, made their fantasies real.

In a dynamic hyper-stylized way that has never been seen before. We will take a tour of what was, and what will be through the eyes of the visionary authors, illustrators, filmmakers, and scientists who have become the PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION!


This weeks episode: Philip K Dick Premiere: Wednesday, November 16 at 10PM on the Science Channel.









Literary genius, celebrated visionary, paranoid outcast: writer Philip K. Dick lived a life of ever-shifting realities straight from the pages of his mind-bending sci-fi stories. Dick's iconoclastic work fuels blockbuster films like Minority Report and Blade Runner, and inspires ground breaking research in physics, robotics—even law enforcement.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Dick pioneers the concept of virtual reality in his fiction. From this analog era, Philip K. Dick dreams into being a digital future — now realized in everything from motion-sensing video games, to the revolutionary simulated environments of UC San Diego's fully immersive Star CAVE.

In the 1956 thriller The Minority Report, Dick envisions a reality where pre-crime police can peer into the future to stop crimes before they occur. Fifty years later, American police departments unveil the bleeding edge in real-world precognitive crime prevention technology.

Dick's landmark 1968 novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep — known to a generation of moviegoers as Blade Runner — posits a blurring of the line between man and machine. According to robot-engineers, we are now on the cusp of just such a world.

The brilliant author's work continues to resound with an always-expanding audience. Through a lifetime of surreal experience, Philip K. Dick confronts readers with a deceptively simple question: What is reality?


Review:

This was the first episode I watched and I have to say it has made me a fan. In the 1950’s and 60’s Philip K Dick wrote about things that most considered at the time, to be crazy paranoid delusions of the future. He believed technology would be our greatest achievement and also our downfall. This is a must see episode and I recommend this for any Sci- Fi geek. So check it out and let us know what you think.

Yu Yu Hakusho Vs Dragonball Z

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Yu Yu Hakusho and Dragonball Z are two of the best fighting Anime series of all time. After re-watching both series a question enter my head. Which series is better than the other? If I had to make a choice who will reign supreme? The time has come for me to make my choice. I will be making my decision based on Story, Characters, Music, Acting, Battles and the Final Episode.

Story & Characters- When it comes to story, I will have to give it to Yu Yu Hakusho. Don't get me wrong the saga of Dragonball Z is epic. However DBZ tends to drag with fillers, and the storyline really feels the same for the most part. Villain comes to threaten the universe, Goku and the others train and fight to save the planet. The story is simple, and really doesn't offer a theme or some kind of mythos to make you think. That's not a bad thing, however Yu Yu Hakusho story is better written, the saga's have an emotional impact on the characters. There really isn't any fillers to make the series drag. The plot is more interesting, and you can relate to the characters more in Yu Yu Hakusho. Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei are characters many viewers can relate too. Yusuke coming from a broken home, with a drunk mother, people always judging him, telling him how to live his life. Some people can relate to a situation like that. While in DBZ it's hard to relate to Goku. Goku is the embodiment of purity. He really doesn't have no inner struggles like other characters in the series. Too many one dimensional characters and plots in DBZ makes you lose interest by time the Buu saga starts. All the villains in DBZ have one goal in mind and that is control. While in Yu Yu Hakusho the villains have more than power on their mind. Some villains have a point or ideal to prove like Sensui. Others want to just test their full potential like Toguro. Each villain in Yu Yu Hakusho has more of a complex motive, there is layers of why they're doing these things, it can relate to their personality or ideal. You don't really get that in DBZ. Frieza wants to rule, Cell wants to rule, Buu just wants chaos. There is no real reason why these villains want control. In Yu Yu Hakusho you understand why Sensui is the way he is, you get why Toguro is the way he is. What is the reason for Frieza tyrant ways? Where is the real backstory on the villains? It's too one dimensional. Dragonball Z has a nice concept, but it feels too repetitive and the story drags, the characters are one dimensional except for Vegeta, Piccolo and the Androids. Yu Yu Hakusho has a theme, well written characters, characters with layers and villains with a purpose. This leads to a more emotional ending, climatic battles and characters that you will remember. Winner for Story & Characters is Yu Yu Hakusho.

Music - I really enjoy the music of Yu Yu Hakusho, however it can't compete with Dragonball Z soundtrack both English and Japanese. Dragonball Z music is timeless from the beginning of it's opening theme Cha Ha La Head Cha La. The music in Dragonball Z really gets you excited for the show. It keeps you engaged during battles, and whatever is going on in a scene you feel it. Yu Yu Hakusho soundtrack is phenomenal as well, but some of the character themes I felt didn't fit. When it comes to replay value in my MP3 player, Dragonball Z soundtrack is on repeat. Winner for Music is Dragonball Z.

Acting - The acting is hard to judge, mainly because the voice actors in Dragonball Z are also in Yu Yu Hakusho (English Dub). This one is going to be a tie. I love the voice work in Yu Yu Hakusho and love the voice work in Dragonball Z. Justin Cook owns Yusuke, Chris Sabat owns Vegeta, you can't see these characters with different actors. If Sean Schemmel can scream that long for Super Saiyan 3 transformation, you know you have some really talented actors. Both series have some amazing performances from Laura Bailey, Chris Sabat, Justin Cook and more, it's hard to side one over the other. Winner for acting is a tie.

Sean Schemmel as Goku


Battles - The battles in Yu Yu Hakusho have more meaning, more emotion behind it. Dragonball Z battles are also emotional, but it's the same format in the outcome. Usually it's Goku who saves the day, in the series you were hoping other characters will get some shine. Goku always saves the day, while in Yu Yu Hakusho everyone gets some shine. Hiei saves the day, Kuwbara has his moment, Kurama and more. However when it comes to actual battles, Dragonball Z is in a league of it's own. Dragonball Z battles are pure epic, the series really shines in battles. The animation, fighting styles, attacks are all cleverly done and original. Yu Yu Hakusho battles are epic, but can feel generic at times, especially in the early episodes. Best battle in the series is Yuskue vs Sensui (see video below of epic ownage). This battle shows Yu Yu Hakusho at it's finest. However when comes to epic battles, styles, attacks Dragonball Z owns. Winner for Battles goes to Dragonball Z.

Yusuke vs Sensui


Final Episode - A series ending is just as important as it's beginning and middle. Yu Yu Hakusho ending is heartwarming, and after 112 episodes you feel like you're losing a friend. Dragonball Z also gives you this feeling as well. Both series endings gives you closure and satisfactions, however I like Yu Yu Hakusho ending better, due to the heartwarming and that little tear of joy that came with it. Winner For Final Episode is Yu Yu Hakusho.

Winner: Since I don't want this to end in a tie. I will add influence into the mix. Which Anime had the most influence? Which Anime is mostly referred to in pop culture and in other Anime? Which had the most impact? The winner is Dragonball Z. Yu Yu Hakusho is no doubt amazing, but Dragonball Z has made a bigger impact.

Which do you think is better and why? Sound off in the comments section.

Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Celebration At Nintendo World

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Another great event from Nintendo this time it's for Zelda. Check it out.

ZELDA FANS INVITED TO MASTER THE SWORD
A DAY EARLY AT NINTENDO WORLD

Fans of The Legend of Zelda Series to Experience Epic New Game
at Nov. 19 Launch Celebration in New York City.

WHAT: On Nov. 19, one day before the U.S. release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward
Sword video game for the Wii console, Nintendo will host a festive launch event at
its flagship retail store in New York City, Nintendo World. Attendees can look
forward to a variety of memorable offerings, including the unveiling of a Master
Sword replica, trivia challenges and a special The Legend of Zelda historical
showcase. The event is sure to attract consumers and video game fans from every
generation as the fan-favorite Zelda™ series celebrates its 25th anniversary.

In addition to celebrating the game’s Nov. 20 launch, consumers will be able to
purchase the game during the event, making them among the first in the country to
bring The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword home. Fans who purchase the game
during event hours will also receive a limited-edition poster while supplies last.
For more information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, visit
http://www.zelda.com/skywardsword.

WHO: Kids, adults, The Legend of Zelda fans and video game fans of all ages

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
• 9 a.m. – Doors open to consumers
• 10 a.m. – Unveiling of Master Sword replica
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WHERE: Nintendo World
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020

Dark Horse Comics to Publish Caitlín R. Kiernan's Alabaster!

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DARK HORSE COMICS TO PUBLISH

CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN’S ALABASTER!

November 9, MILWAUKIE, OR—Caitlín R. Kiernan is the author of numerous works of dark fantasy and science fiction, including nine novels, several comic-book series (including Sandman spinoff The Dreaming), and over two hundred published short stories and novellas. Now, she brings her tales to the land of Dark Horse Comics.

Alabaster is based on Caitlín R. Kiernan’s fan-favorite Dancy Flammarion stories, a dark fantasy series centered around a female teenage protagonist of striking appearance and hidden, terrible depths. For nearly as long as she can remember, seventeen-year-old Dancy Flammarion has fought monsters, cutting a bloody swath through the demons and dark things of the world, aimed like a weapon by a merciless seraph, more taskmaster than guardian.

Part continuation, part reimagining, the series begins with Dancy making and breaking an oath in the name of her seraph, who subsequently abandons her. Injured and alone, Dancy has to find her own way for the first time in her life—and the wolves are closing in.

Alabaster will first appear in Dark Horse Presents #9 (on sale February 22, 2012), followed by the five-issue miniseries Alabaster: Wolves, which throws readers into Dancy’s world with a bang, strips away her seraph, and introduces the two characters who will become her long-term supporting cast. Alabaster: Wolves #1 is on sale April 11, 2012.

Alabaster features artwork by Eisner Award–nominated artist Steve Lieber and cover art by Greg Ruth!

Praise for Caitlín R. Kiernan

“One of our essential writers of dark fiction . . . a cartographer of lost worlds.”—New York Times

Praise for Steve Lieber

“Lieber’s art is stunningly refined . . . This is how a comic book should look.”—Comic Book Resources





New Series From Stargate Creators: Dark Matter!

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DARK MATTER RISES FROM DARK HORSE!

NEW SERIES FROM STARGATE CREATORS!

November 9, MILWAUKIE, OR—Fresh off their long tenure on Stargate, one of television’s most successful science-fiction epics, series writers Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie flex their comic-book storytelling muscles to create a thrilling new science-fiction universe for Dark Horse Comics!

Mallozzi and Mullie, best known for their work on the Stargate franchise series (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe), give you:

Dark Matter

A derelict ship floating in space. Its troubled crew awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got onboard. Their search for answers triggering the vessel’s deadly security system, awakening a relentless android bent on their destruction. Facing threats at every turn, they will have to work together to survive a dangerous voyage charged with vengeance, redemption, betrayals, and, ultimately, hidden secrets best left unknown.

Science fiction by science-fiction veterans is sci-fi action at its best!

Dark Matter #1, the first in a four-issue miniseries with kinetic artwork by exciting newcomer Garry Brown, is on sale January 11, 2012.





GoldRun X Clutter Magazine Designer Toy Run

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GOLDRUN X CLUTTER MAGAZINE DESIGNER TOY RUN

AUGMENTED REALITY SCAVENGER HUNT GIVES FANS A CHANCE TO WIN DESIGNER TOYS BY RENOWNED ARTISTS INCLUDING GARY BASEMAN, FRANK KOZIK, ERICK SCARECROW, LOUISE EVANS AND LUKE CHUEH



(New York, NY, November 10, 2011) - GoldRun, a leader in augmented reality marketing programs, announced today it has partnered with Clutter Magazine, the world’s premier media source for Designer Toys, to create the first-ever augmented reality scavenger hunt of a curated collection of coveted Designer Toys, representing the work of more than 30 acclaimed artists. Launching on November 10, fans can participate by downloading the free GoldRun app and following the “GoldRun X Clutter Magazine Designer Toy Run” to participate.

Through GoldRun, users will see virtual representations of real Designer Toys, which they can capture to gain points and compete against each other to win the real toys. This groundbreaking campaign will bring together the sculptural world of designer toys and their tight-knit, international fanbase to a global audience through cutting-edge mobile technology. “AR technology is creating a paradigm shift from a world of search to a world of discovery. Now, an international artist and collector community can engage on a level never before possible, changing the landscape for how art is consumed as collectibles, both in the virtual and real worlds,” says Vivian Rosenthal, CEO and Founder of GoldRun.

The GoldRun X Clutter Magazine Designer Toy Run will consist of three different types of runs all varying in geographic scope to maximize community gameplay: first, a globally available hunt; second, a city-specific hunt available in New York, London, San Francisco, and Chicago; and third, a location-specific hunt that will be deployed within 3 high-traffic locations throughout the 4 available cities. Running over the course of 6 weeks, the toys will be rotated twice a week in the GoldRun app to optimize exposure for all 30 artists in participation and provide a diverse selection of collectibles for those playing.

All players are encouraged to share photos over Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win the toy of their choice. Competing against each other across the leaderboard, the players with the most points win actual designer toys. With a selection of over 250 toys, there is a wealth of prizes to be had for the seasoned Designer Toy collector or the budding fan.

“GoldRun is a great opportunity to increase fans’ knowledge about designer toys using the latest in app technology,” says Josh Kimberg, Clutter’s Managing Partner. “As you can see from our numerous interactive contests, Clutter is all about utilizing high-tech to increase the fun! We're thrilled to bring this activation to the international toy community.”

Recognized alongside a specific movement of illustrative and modern pop art, designer toys are not played with but enjoyed for their aesthetic appeal. With the innovative idea of using industrial manufacturing methods to create miniature works of art, the Designer Toy Movement gained momentum in the early 2000s when designers, comic book artists, illustrators, and graffiti artists, inspired by popular culture, had a new outlet for their creative energies and soon collectors were lining up to buy their releases.

The latest product designs represent a convergence of numerous subcultures, including underground comics, rock poster, street art, subversive culture and skateboard graphics. Clutter, which has been at the forefront of the movement since 2004, has harnessed this new energy with the launch of the inaugural Designer Toy Awards in 2011.

“It's cool to see the physical sculptural world merge with the augmented reality world for this cool toy hunt. Fans and followers will get a chance to get their hands on some amazing limited edition pieces, all though this cool new technology,” says Jonathan Cathey, Owner The Loyal Subjects, who provided limited edition toys designed by CA artists Alex Pardee and Buff Monster.

“I thought designer toy hunting was vicious before, but GoldRun will begin a new chase of a different kind. This is an exciting time for all the players involved in this international movement. It's a huge honor to involved in this exciting initiative. I recommend that you have a spare battery and I wish you lots of luck,” said Eric Scarecrow, Artist and Owner ESC-Toys Ltd.

Capture Runaway Designer Toys

(Available Location-Specific Run)

24 designer toys have escaped their blister-packed, bubble-wrapped confines and are wreaking havoc in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and London! These playful runaways are scattered in 3 specific real-world locations in each city, and it is up to the player to recapture the artist’s offspring. By following the pin drop on the featured map within the app and snapping photos of virtual objects, players ‘capture’ the toys before they can cause even more ruckus.

2 runaways will remain within 3 areas of each city for a total of 3 weeks each. Thus giving a player present in one city a total of 6 chances to win among a selection of the most exclusive Designer Toy prizes available in the 6 week long campaign.

Feed the Toy Ego

(Available Global Run + City-Specific Run)

Some of the escaped designer toys have different aspirations: these “attention seekers” are present globally (literally everywhere, at your office, your school, your home!) as well as city-wide (New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and London) and allow for a different level of game-play. These celebrity-wannabes want to increase their online clout, and users will compete against one another to gain points for every photo taken and shared on Facebook and Twitter. With the proper amount of camera-time, users can immortalize their moment with the toys in the online space, and only the best paparazzo will achieve the coveted #1 spot on the game’s Leaderboard, winning the toy of their choice.

Players can show their appreciation and support for the artists involved and are encouraged to hashtag #designertoyrun and the respective artists, @Cluttermagazine and @GoldRunGo when sharing via Twitter. A dedicated Clutter & Goldrun Designer Toy Run online hub will exist on Clutter Magazine’s website at www.cluttermagazine.com for users to view toys and photos submitted by all participants around the globe.

Artists participating in the campaign include Gary Baseman, Buff Monster, Jon Burgerman, Travis Cain, Mori Chack, Luke Chueh, Devilrobots, Bob Dob, Tristan Eaton, Louise Evans, Gus Fink, Brian Flynn, Furi Furi, Gary Ham, Joshua Herbolsheimer, Matt Lunartik Jones, Frank Kozik, Joe Ledbetter, Yosiell Lorenzo, Winson Ma, Jeremy Madl, Mark Nagata, Rami Niemi, Alex Pardee, Jermaine Rogers, Ronzo, Jose Sabate, Erick Scarecrow, Greg Simkins, Holly Stanway, John Stokes, Kristofer Ström, Touma, Var, Matt Walker, Kenny Wong, Andy Woo.

Designer toy stores and toy distributors involved also include Bitbots Studio, Munky King, Super7, The Loyal Subjects, Triclops Studio, Keybotz, Kidrobot, Plastic City, Play Imaginative, Strangeco, Tokidoki, Maqet, Max Toy Company, MINDstyle .



HBO AND DARK HORSE ANNOUNCE GAME OF THRONES PARTNERSHIP!

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HBO AND DARK HORSE ANNOUNCE

GAME OF THRONES PARTNERSHIP!

DARK HORSE DELUXE TO PRODUCE PRODUCT LINE BASED ON THE ACCLAIMED TELEVISION SHOW

MILWAUKIE, OR, NOVEMBER 10—One of the most popular and critically acclaimed cable television shows of 2011 was Game of Thrones, created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. The hit series is based on A Song of Ice and Fire, the best-selling fantasy novel series by George R. R. Martin.

Dark Horse Deluxe is proud to announce, in partnership with HBO, a vast Game of Thrones product line debuting in the spring of 2012, leading up to the show’s second-season premiere in April. Licensed product categories derived from the series will span a large range, including statues, busts, and action figures; prop and jewelry replicas; and barware, stationery, and other collectibles. This exciting new line of products debuts with a range of branded magnets, patches, playing cards, coaster sets, and more.

“We are delighted to be part of HBO’s licensing roster for Game of Thrones. We are big fans of the television adaptation,” said Dark Horse’s VP of Product Development, David Scroggy. “We are working closely with HBO to develop a line of products inspired by the series that will delight the fan base.”

Look for the first round of items in Diamond’s January Previews catalog; they will arrive in specialty retailers everywhere in March of 2012.

Based on the best-selling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones debuted on HBO in March 2011. In a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime, trouble is brewing. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the darkness beyond, two powerful families are engaged in a deadly cat-and-mouse game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. As betrayal, lust, intrigue, and supernatural forces shake the four corners of the Kingdoms, their bloody struggle for the Iron Throne will have unforeseen and far-reaching consequences.









First Look At Incredible Hulk #3

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Hey Comic heads here is a first look at the conclusion of the Incredible Hulk #3.This is coming out in December.

Story - Banner’s genetically altered, gamma irradiated beasts vs. the Jade Giant. Three monsters enter, and only one side can emerge victorious. With a powerhouse army at Banner’s disposal, Hulk must seek out Amanda Von Doom for help! But in doing so – his destiny will be forever changed. No fan can miss out on the Earth shattering conclusion of Asunder in Incredible Hulk #3!