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Topps Makes New “MARS ATTACKS” Cards Official

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We reported on IDW and Topps teaming up on a new series of MARS ATTACKS comics a week ago, spilling the beans on plans for 55 covers and the release of a new set of trading cards (also included all of the original cards for you to enjoy). Today Topps makes it official with the… [Continue Reading]

“CONAN #1″ Variant Cover Unveiled

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CONAN #1 arrives on February 8, 2012 from Dark Horse comics. The book, featuring a main run cover by Massimo Carnevale, was written by Brian Wood with art by Becky Cloonan, and color by Dave Stewart. Below is Becky Cloonan’s variant cover. Synopsis (courtesy Dark Horse Comics): In this sweeping adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s fan-favorite… [Continue Reading]

IDW Infests Comic Shelves For a Second Time

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In comics, crossover events are usually associated with Marvel and DC as an excuse to have their respective superhero pantheons battle it out in new-and-exciting combinations. Last year, IDW said to themselves, why should Marvel and DC have all the fun? They proceeded to throw hordes of zombies at their own roster of comic book… [Continue Reading]

New “MARS ATTACKS” Comics Landing With 55 Covers!

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IDW and Topps have announced a new series of MARS ATTACKS comic series launching this June, with CHEW writer John Layman and artist John (HITMAN) McCrea are teaming up on the effort. Collectors will delight in the 55 collectible covers, one based on each card in Topps’ original 1962 MARS ATTACKS series. A new set… [Continue Reading]

Trackers Earth and Dark Horse Team Up, Train Kids to Fight Monsters

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Attention all Monster Kids with kids of their own: you now have the opportunity to give your son or daughter the kind of fantasy camp training you could only dream about while reading comics in your bedroom. That’s right… Trackers Earth has officially partnered with Dark Horse Comics and Mike Mignola to bring you a… [Continue Reading]

DC and Warner Join Forces To Fight African Hunger

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Join DC Comics and Warner Bros. in helping combat the hunger epidemic in Africa. Take a look at their mission statement and video below, then head over to www.joinwecanbeheroes.org and join the fight. From the We Can Be Heroes website: Countries in the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya) are facing the worst drought in 60… [Continue Reading]

Preview: “THE STRANGE CASE OF MR. HYDE” Trade Paperback

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Dark Horse Comics is sharing a preview of their new trade paperback compilation of THE STRANGE CASE OF MR. HYDE, coming out on February 22. The Victorian mystery is written by Cole Haddon, with art by M.S. Corley. Synopsis (courtesy Dark Horse): “Sometimes good police work just isn’t enough, as Inspector Thomas Adye of Scotland… [Continue Reading]

Steve Niles to Team Up With Artist Menton3 on THE NOSFERATU WARS

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If you’ve been reading this site recently, you know that we’re a bit crazy for MONOCYTE, IDW’s current bizarre feast of sci-fi horror by Menton3 and Kasra Ghanbari. You also know that we love us some 30 DAYS OF NIGHT and CRIMINAL MACABRE, two fabulous ongoing series courtesy of horror maven Steve Niles. So FM… [Continue Reading]

DC Introduces Six New Titles, Including China Miéville’s DIAL H

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It was only a matter of time, really, for HAWK AND DOVE. The painfully mediocre title will be one of six books that DC is canceling to make room for a ‘new wave’ of comics added to their New 52 roster. The other sacrifices are O.M.A.C, BLACKHAWKS, MISTER TERRIFIC, STATIC SHOCK, and MEN OF WAR…. [Continue Reading]

Animated ‘BLADE” Preview Clip

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In three days, on Friday, January 13, the BLADE animated series will premiere on the G4 network. You’ve seen the teaser trailer, now feast your eyes on a clip from the first episode. Synopsys (courtesy Marvel.com): Blade’s mother was bitten by a vampire while pregnant, imbuing her unborn son with vampire strength and a thirst… [Continue Reading]

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