Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Minutiae: those happenings in the world of comics.
This panel consisted of James Davidge (Driftwood Saga series), Greg Lamberson (Jake Helman Files series) and Crissy Calhoun (Vampire Diaries companion books and managing editor of ECW Press). The panel discussed paranormal literature. Unfortunately, the panel got off to a…
What’s going on this Friday at Fan Expo at downtown Toronto’s Convention Center? Plenty. From the looks of it Chris Claremont, X-Men, has just been added to the Expo line up. According to the Official 2011 Show Program Claremont will…
Fan Expo 2011 kicked off this Thursday April 25 and fan boys and girls lined up at the girls dressed up in their favorite superhero garb. The rain started around 1:30 p.m. causing event organizers to let fans in early…
Just back from Fan Expo 2011 to report on the trade paperback and hardcover sales. Overall there are less dealers this year, or that’s the feeling I had as I wandered the aisles. Silver Snail had the best deal at…
For everyone who purchased a Fan Expo pass (premium, deluxe or day) in advance through Ticket Express, today is the first opportunity you can pick it up. The box office is located today at the lobby of the South Building…
Fan Expo 2011 is two days away and most details have firmed up. Here are some basic resources that are being updated regularly: Floorplan Schedule Guest List News and Updates Newly added this year is Guidebook, a mobile app…
The poster for Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance has been released. This film is the sequel to the 2007 cult classic Ghost Rider. The cast includes Nicolas Cage returning as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider, Johnny Whitworth as Blackout, Ciaran Hinds as…
Hobby Star/Fan Expo just sent out a newsletter about the latest additions to this year’s Fan Expo. One in particular caught my eye: Hasbro will be selling some of this year’s exclusives at Fan Expo. As you can…
Marvel is releasing another motion comic animated feature September 13th, Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers. It’s based on the Marvel mini series featuring artwork by Esad Ribic. A motion comic takes the original art from the comic and adds animation:…
Cowboys and Aliens hits theatres today. Originally this comic book movie was considered the weakest of this summer’s releases. But after Harrison Ford’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmell the other night it is a top trend on Twitter right now. I…
The Annual 42 Comic-Con International was held in San Diego, California, July 20 – 25. The weekend ended with a bang as Cowboys and Aliens premiered, Hugh Jackman made a special appearance, and Arkham City was released to the masses…
It seems to be the biggest news coming out of San Diego Comicon the past few years has been focused on reprinted material. IDW took top spot in my SDCC reading as they announced three new Artist’s Editions. For the…
Frank Miller is publishing an original graphic novel this September through Legendary Comics. Made available this week are pages and a trailer in motion comic style. Here’s the official press release: [quote]Burbank, CA – July 21, 2011 – Legendary Entertainment…
(you should read this with a 40’s style newsreel voice) Finally the event we have been waiting all summer is here. The Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, is coming to a local silver screen near you. See Captain America and the Howling…
Feast your eyes on the latest trailer from Green Lantern The Animated Series.
Pretty sweet news out of San Diego: Capcom announced that in November there will be a souped-up version of MVC3. The new game will feature 12 new fighters including Ghost Rider, Hawkeye, Strider, and Firebrand. At $39.99 it will be…
Marvel has announced (via Twitter) that the teaser poster for the Avengers movie, has been released. According to the post, it will be in theaters for the release of Captain America this weekend. Marvel also has a website for the…
Here’s a new clip from the upcoming Conan The Barbarian movie, in theatres August 19th. It’s bloody.