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------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/bGIolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> +++++ ICAA TO GIVE-AWAY DELUXE SIGNED HARDCOVER EDITION OF VISUAL STORYTELLING Morris, IL - The International Comic Arts Association (ICAA) in cooperation with author Tony Caputo and publisher Vanguard Productions is offering an online contest to win a copy of Visual Storytelling: The Art and Technique. This invaluable reference guide by veteran comic book publisher Tony Caputo demonstrates everything the aspiring artist needs to know to master sequential art. The book explores the relationship between different forms of visual media including comic books, animation, motion pictures, storyboarding and video games. Readers will discover, through clear illustrations and pictures, each stage of the production process, including plotting, writing, penciling, lettering, inking, coloring, and painting. The book also shows step-by-step basics of figure drawing and anatomy, basic light and dark techniques, the basics of effective page composition, layout, and design as well as the art of creating incredible comic book covers and splash pages. Techniques are described using beautiful illustrations by such legendary artists as Mat Nastos, Jim Steranko, Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Andrew Loomis, Scott McCloud, Terry Moore and Jeff Smith. Additionally, Visual Storytelling features a ready-to-use guide that helps chart progress and skills in visual storytelling media. This wonderfully crafted Vanguard edition of Visual Storytelling features an introduction by acclaimed science fiction writer Harlan Ellison and an essay by legendary comic book artist Jim Steranko. Additionally, the book features a full-color dust jacket and a 16-page bonus portfolio section by Steranko, further detailing his award-winning technique. This hardcover edition is limited to only 1,000 copies worldwide (never to be reprinted in this format) and is personally signed by author Tony Caputo, Harlan Ellison and Jim Steranko. The book retails for $49.95. More information about the book can be found at www.visualstorytelling.com and about the limited edition hardcover at Vanguard's website: www.creativemix.com/vanguard. "We are very pleased to be able to offer this contest to our website visitors as a reward for their support of our organization," stated ICAA Executive Director, Erik Enervold. "Visual Storytelling is an indispensable tool for creators and artists of all types that provides an extensive inside look at the storytelling techniques used in several different mediums and their relationship to one another. This valuable reference belongs on the bookshelf of all aspiring and established sequential artists as well as anyone wishing to learn more about the techniques used to bring their favorite stories to life. The ICAA would like to thank author Tony Caputo and publisher J. David Spurlock at Vanguard Productions for generously donating this book to us, and for their continuing support of the ICAA and our efforts." The ICAA will be giving away ONE copy of the deluxe, limited- edition, signed, hardcover book to a randomly selected winner who enters the contest on the organization's website - www.comicarts.org. The winner will be announced on December 15th, 2004. For more information or to enter the online drawing visit: http://www.comicarts.org/promo_storytelling.php. +++++ From John Dokes at Marvel Comics http://www.marvel.com NEW YORK TIMES ANNOUNCES THE BLACK PANTHER'S RETURN AS MARVEL COMICS TEAMS WITH WRITER AND DIRECTOR REGGIE HUDLIN TO REINTRODUCE THE FIRST-EVER BLACK SUPER HERO TO THE HIP-HOP GENERATION New Series to Recreate Origin of Character Who Broke the Color Barrier in Superhero Comics NEW YORK - The Black Panther, the first-ever black super hero - created by Marvel Comics in the 1960s, will return with a new series in February 2005, coinciding with Black History Month. The series, which recreates the origin of one of the comic world's greatest cult heroes is being written by Reginald Hudlin, a pioneer of the modern black hip-hop film movement with "House Party." Reginald is also currently directing and producing "The Bernie Mac Show" and recently authored the comic novel "Birth of a Nation." Legendary Marvel illustrator John Romita, Jr. has recreated and updated the Black Panther's appearance. The Black Panther was created in 1966 by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the legendary team behind such iconic Marvel characters as Spider-Man and X-Men. The Panther was first introduced as an antagonist in Fantastic Four #52, where it was made clear that this complicated hero was no villain. Marvel and Hudlin's decision to bring back the Black Panther now is a reflection of how the richness of the character is relevant today. Lee and Kirby created the Black Panther during the turbulent 1960s - during the heart of the Civil Rights movement. President Lyndon B. Johnson had signed the Civil Rights Act two years prior and Martin Luther King, Jr. had led his famous March from Selma to Montgomery, AL the year before. The character's name predates the rise of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California. Lee and Kirby - creators who had always been sensitive to how Marvel characters should reflect the diversity of the "real" world - have provided Hudlin with the platform to introduce the character's relevance to a new revolution happening in America today: the emergence of the Hip-Hop generation. "When Marvel first created the Black Panther, there was excitement and real magic in the character for me," said Hudlin. "The Black Panther is a king of a powerful yet untapped country, a son avenging his father's death, and a man educated in the finest schools. I'm thrilled to be given the opportunity to bring back the character in a way that not only respects the original idea of Stan Lee, but also explores a side of his history that fans have never seen before." The new series will create an adventure that is of epic proportions, returning to the origins of the Black Panther and his ancestral home of Wakanda, a fictional country in the heart of Africa. Wakanda has remained elusive to the modern world, despite its advancements in science and technology, as well as its vast resource of a precious fossil fuel, vibranium. Not only does Wakanda's independence block the total dominance of Africa by colonial powers, its cultural evolution has gone unchecked for centuries. It's from this exiting culture that Hudlin begins to tell the rich history of the Black Panther and bring him into prominence within the Marvel universe. The first six issues will recreate the legacy of the character for Marvel fans - his family history, his enemies, and his strength. The second six issues will begin to integrate the character into the Marvel universe. By the end of the second story the Black Panther will have impacted every major character in the universe. "Reggie Hudlin's idea to bring back the Black Panther with a storyline that repositioned the character's role from that of a niche character to much larger role in the Marvel universe was so fresh and exciting, we were all captivated with the idea," said Joe Quesada, editor-in-chief, Marvel Publishing. "In fact, we see the Black Panther taking on the same kind of prominence in the Marvel universe as Spider-Man." Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Enterprises, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the creation of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit <http://www.marvel.com>. Price: $2.99 On Sale: 2/2/05 MARVEL GOES BACK TO PRESS ON MILLAR AND ROMITA JR'S WOLVERINE ISSUES 20 - 22. New Marvel Must Have will feature a Wolverine as Patch cover. The exciting range of Marvel Must Haves just got bigger! Marvel Comics is proud to announce a new printing of the sold-out WOLVERINE #20-22. The first three issues of the "Enemy of the State" storyline. Readers thrilled to the fast-paced, action- laden narrative of Wolverine vs. the Marvel Universe, featuring the X-Men, Fantastic Four, SHIELD, and more! Fans have called Mark Millar's "Enemy of the State" the best new Wolverine tales in years. Marvel wants to share the story with everyone and we're offering a variant cover for this printing by hard-working superstar artist JOHN ROMITA JR. The special variant cover features Wolverine as his classic alter ego, "Patch". Followers of the scrappy Canadian hero have long appreciated the many facets and faces of Wolverine's personality, and "Patch" is a guise that always pleases, especially when drawn by John Romita Jr! Believe us when we say that JR JR has once again delivered the goods. Marvel maniacs can get a peek at the new cover at Marvel.com MARVEL MUST HAVES: WOLVERINE 20-22 (the actual title) (OCT048014D, $3.99) Retailers need to place their orders by 12/02/04 On Sale 12/22/04 +++++ From THE PULSE by Heidi MacDonald and Jennifer Contino at: http://www.comicon.com/pulse/ DISNEY'S OFFICIAL WORD ON BUYING CROSSGEN DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE EXPANDS COMICS PORTFOLIO WITH ACQUISITION OF ASSETS FROM CROSSGEN ENTERTAINMENT Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) today announced the acquisition of the assets of CrossGen Entertainment, Inc., an innovative publisher of comic books and graphic novels, fortifying DPW's position as the world's leading publisher of children's comics. CrossGen's stable of epic fantasy and science fiction properties include Abadazad, Ruse, Way of the Rat, Meridian, Mystic, Route 666 and Sojourn. Disney represents approximately 50 percent of all children's comic magazines sold around the world, reaching readers of all ages with 220 million comics each year. "To maintain our leadership position, we are committed to developing and acquiring top-quality, powerful content that expands our rich comic portfolio and CrossGen has some great properties" said DPW President Deborah Dugan. "In light of recently reported declines in reading , we are developing creative new approaches using comics to engage children in the written word, and we hope to benefit from CrossGen's experience in this area." Named Comic Publisher of the Year among small comics publishers for three consecutive years, CrossGen was founded in 1998 and by 2000 had grown into one of the largest independent comic publishers in the U.S. The company's intellectual properties are known for their excellence in production, artistry and writing; their compelling stories; and their multi-dimensional characters. Other Cross Gen assets include a comics-based educational and literacy program; the proprietary BeeVee Player and Chameleon technologies that enables enhanced online publishing of comics and magazines as well as new digital business models; and an initiative to publish comics online in several countries, including China. "Given Disney's legacy in comics, global distribution relationships and talent for multi-media storytelling, I believe we have found a great home for these properties," said CrossGen's CEO and founder Mark Alessi. One of the first CrossGen titles DPW plans to develop is Abadazad, a complex and deeply engrossing story of a girl's search for her lost brother, set in a fantastical world within a world. Four Abadazad books are already slated to be published by Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of DPW. "The most successful publishing properties also generate excitement throughout Disney, including its motion picture, television and games units," Dugan said, "and Abadazad lends itself perfectly to Disney's synergistic philosophy." Disney's long history in comic books began when the first Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck comic magazines were published in 1935 and 1942, respectively. Disney Publishing Worldwide has enjoyed tremendous success with W.I.T.C.H, a comic magazine for tween girls that debuted in Italy in 2001, and is now the fourth largest magazine in the world in terms of international editions (33 editions generating over 1 million copies/month). W.I.T.C.H. books are currently published in 20 countries, and a TV series launch is planned for early 2005. Disney Publishing Worldwide is the largest children's publisher in the world, with books and magazines in 55 languages in 75 countries, reaching more than 100 million readers each month. 1 - National Endowment for the Arts, June 2004 2 - Comic Publisher of the Year in the under 5% Market Share category by retailers using Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. Annual awards are presented to publishers based on votes accumulated by Diamond from their more than 4000 retail accounts. SUPERHERO & OTHER MOVIE PROPS IN HOLLYGROVE AUCTION An auction to benefit the Hollygrove organization features several items of interest to comic book fans including Wolverine's claws, The Daily Bugle newspaper from Spider-Man, Tom Hanks Road to Perdition overcoat, and lots more. PRESS RELEASE It's great to make movies but it's also great to give back. I have arranged an auction with Ebay, AOL and IN Style starting Nov. 15 for one week to benefit Hollygrove, a child-centered organization that serves abused and neglected children. www.hollygrove.org/auction. Hollygrove houses abandoned children and also provides children at risk with psychological, educational and emotional support. It is an incredible organization that is in dire needs of funding. Therefore, I and many filmmakers have donated such items for sale such as: The actual Wolverine CLAWS and case that Hugh Jackman wore in "X2" . Original concept drawings for "Nightcrawler" from "X2" The 32 piece crystal chess set from "X2" - yes, the actual prop. The "Daily Bugle" newspaper from "Spider-Man" and Laura Ziskin. A helmet from Tim Burton from "Planet of the Apes". The bridal dress worn by Alysson Hannigan in "American Wedding". The overcoat worn by Tom Hanks in "Road to Perdition" from Jeffery Katzenberg. The 2 piece drum majors outfit from "Drum Line". Ally Sheedy's ankle length black velvet skirt from "St. Elmo's Fire" . A golden telescope used by Jim Carrey's character Count Olaf in "Lemony Snickett: A Series of Unfortunate Events". "ELF" (sized ) costume from Toby Emmerich from the movie "ELF" A life preserver from "Titanic" A framed costume drawing from "Pirates of the Caribbean" donated by Jerry Bruckheimer. And many many more items. To find out all the incredible items available go to: www.hollygrove.org/auction Please, please I beg you print this letter and show the link to our auction and help these less fortunate children. Thank you - Lauren Shuler Donner +++++ From THE BEAT by Heidi McDonald at http://www.comicon.com/thebeat/ Retailers hopping mad at Dark Horse This week it was reported that Dark Horse had signed a deal with Barnes & Noble for the bookstore chain to produce its own exclusive hardcover versions of AKIRA and TRIGUN. According to Publisher's Weekly: Among the first books to be released is a B&N Books hardcover edition of Katsuhiro Otomo's apocalyptic cult classic Akira, priced at $14.95. The book's original trade paper edition, released in 2000, was priced at $24.95. B&N Books is also releasing DH's hit science fiction manga Trigun by Yashuhiro Nightow (about 50,000 copies in print) in hardcover for $11.95. It was released last year in paper for $14.95. The idea of cheap hardcovers exclusive to a book chain did not sit too well with comics retailers; in fact it was about as popular as when Marvel did the same thing with its Masterworks. Nicolas Cage is GHOST RIDER after all! Apparently last week's story about Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze not being a done deal was just Cage being, well, cagey. A story on an Australian news site reports that a publicist confirmed that it is a go -- Cage just didn't know he could confirm it. So he was...ACTING! How nutty is that? Publicist Fiona Searson said there was no uncertainty about the production. "None of it is true," she said. "The film will be made here and he (Cage) has signed a contract ... They're due to start (filming) at the end of January and that's when they always were due to start and that's what they're working towards." The production is apparently of some import down under, as it will be "the biggest feature film made in Victoria, and is seen as crucial for the future of the Central City Studios in the Docklands precinct." The Beat is all for the Docklands -- and all for Nic Cage finally getting to be the superhero he's always dreamed of being. You go, boy! +++++ From the DC Comics Online Newsletter at http://www.dccomics.com VERTIGO AND DC DIRECT TO CELEBRATE WARNER BROS. PICTURES' CONSTANTINE WITH NEW PROJECTS November 16th, 2004 - This January, DC Comics will celebrate the February 18, 2005 opening of the Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine, starring Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz, with commemorative publications from VERTIGO and two movie-inspired items from DC Direct. John Constantine is a man who has literally been to hell and back in the Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine, a supernatural thriller based on the long-running hit DC Comics/VERTIGO HELLBLAZER graphic novels. When Constantine teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. From VERTIGO are: CONSTANTINE: THE OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION CONSTANTINE: THE HELLBLAZER COLLECTION TP JOHN CONSTANTINE: HELLBLAZER - RARE CUTS TP JOHN CONSTANTINE: HELLBLAZER - ALL HIS ENGINES HC JOHN CONSTANTINE - HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: PAPA MIDNITE #1 To coincide with these new releases, DC/VERTIGO also offers relists of its entire backlist of HELLBLAZER trade paperbacks, including: SWAMP THING: THE CURSE TP (featuring the debut of John Constantine) DC Direct's Constantine-inspired items are: The CONSTANTINE MOVIE STATUE: KEANU REEVES AS CONSTANTINE The CONSTANTINE MOVIE PROP REPLICA: THE SHOTGUN For more about HELLBLAZER, check out the mini-site. http://www.dccomics.com/features/hellblazer/ BOOK SIGNING FOR THE GOLDEN AGE OF DC COMICS: 365 DAYS November 15th, 2004 - WHAT: Book Signing for THE GOLDEN AGE OF DC COMICS: 365 Days (Harry N. Abrams) WHO: Les Daniels, Chip Kidd, and Geoff Spear WHEN: November 18th, 6-8pm WHERE: FORBIDDEN PLANET, 840 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; 212- 475-6161 THE GOLDEN AGE OF DC COMICS: 365 DAYS offers a colorful and intimate exploration of the detailed visual world created by DC Comics artists and writers during the hallowed years known as The Golden Age, as selected by comics historian Les Daniels and noted graphic designer Chip Kidd. Featuring entirely new, large-format photography by Geoff Spear of the original comic books, impeccably researched texts and informative introductory essays by Daniels and Kidd, this volume chronicles the evolution of an art form in a distinctive 365-day format, inviting readers to look at these artifacts from a fresh and unique perspective each day of the year. +++++ From ICV2.com Comic Dollars Skid 16% in October Vs. 2003 November 16, 2004 Sales of comics and graphic novels skidded 16% in October 2004 vs. the previous year period. Comics were down 20% while graphic novels were up 12%. The tough comparisons ranged from the top to the bottom of the list. At the top, October 2003 included JLA/Avengers #2 and Amazing Spider-Man #500, both up-priced titles that sold a lot of copies. And at the bottom, the 300th title in October 2003 sold over three times as many copies as the 300th title in October 2004. We looked at comparisons by publisher to get a better feel for the changes. Both Marvel and DC were down by double digits, with Marvel down 11% and DC down 14%. Image was down 65%, and CrossGen, which accounted for 3.4% market share in 2003, was gone in 2004. Publishers with an emphasis on manga were up by a lot in October 2004, bucking the trend. Dark Horse, for example, was up 20%; and Tokyopop was up 65%. But even dramatic changes like this are not definitive for a period as short as one month. A relatively small number of titles and changes in reporting periods can have a big impact on a period this short. Once we have a look at all of the months in Q4 2004, we'll have a better idea as to whether this is a trend or an aberration. Marvel CCG Promo Cards With Marvel Legends Series 8 November 19, 2004 Upper Deck and Toy Biz will cross-promote their Marvel products by packaging promo cards from Upper Deck's Marvel Vs. System CCG with action figures from Toy Biz' Marvel Legends line. Playable game cards depicting Black Widow, Man-Thing, Captain America, Iceman, Iron Man, Storm, and Doctor Octopus will be packed with the corresponding action figures from Marvel Legends Series 8, due for release in December. The Marvel TCG cards will feature artwork by Michael Lopez. Marvel Reprints Wolverine In 'Must-Have' Edition November 19, 2004 Marvel will reprint the material from the sold-out Wolverine issues #20-22 in a "Must Have" edition. These are the first three issues of the "Enemy of the State" storyline by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. The title will be Marvel Must Haves: Wolverine 20-22, and carries a $3.99 cover price. The special variant cover, by Romita Jr., features Wolverine as his classic alter-ego "Patch." This title will street on December 22nd, with orders due by December 2nd. +++++ From Blair Marnell in his ALL THE RAGE Gossip Column at: http://www.SilverBulletComicBooks.com Write to him at: BlairM@silverbulletcomicbooks.com RUMOUR BARRIER "I accept that the following material is rumour and gossip, intended to entertain only."I won't repeat the information inside as fact. I understand if I want the truth, I will go to Silver Bulletins."I enter freely with my mind open and my blinkers off." Now, on to the rumours . . . [NOTE: this column may be slightly edited for language. - D.L.] No Future By Blair Marnell We've got another super-sized ATR this week, so let's just jump right into it: Ultimate Activision Word out of Activision is that the Ultimate Spider-Man video game is proceeding with active participation from Brian Bendis, and the release date is tentatively planned for mid-to-late 2005. This will be the second "Ultimate" game from Activision, as X- Men: Legends was largely based on Ultimate X-Men. Mark Millar is also rumored to be working on an "Ultimate" related game or series of games for Activision. For old school Marvel fans, there is a Classic Spider-Man game in development for 2006 and a Fantastic Four game set to coincide with the release of the FF movie next summer. This Has A "Digital Web-Head" Factor of Seven Out of Ten All That And Moore According to some late rumors coming out of Wizard World Texas, Tony Moore, the original and current cover artist of The Walking Dead, is just about finished with the paperwork from DC that put him on a new title for Vertigo. Moore's new project may be up for a 2005 release date. This Has A "The Dead Will Rise Again" Factor of Eight Out of Ten Thanks for subscribing to the Comic Book Network Electronic Magazine (CBEM) --------------------------->Disclaimer<--------------------------- This is an ANNOUNCE only mailing list, only the Editor can send messages to the list. No one else has access to the subscriber list. Replies to these messages will be received by the Editor ONLY, so you must CC: individual contributors if you want them to get your E-Mail. The E-mail to the E-mag MAY be used in future issues at the Editor's discretion UNLESS you specifically request that they not be. 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