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+++++ QUESADA, MCNIVEN AND PEREZ TO SIGN AT ACTOR BOOTH #319 Not only will crowd favorites Joe Quesada, George P???rez and Steve McNiven be donating their time at the ACTOR booth, ACTOR's art auction on Saturday features 99 live auction lots and 86 silent auction lots. In addition, P???rez will be walking into MegaCon with $450.00 already generously donated by a fan requesting a full figure three character sketch. Friday, February 25 Steve McNiven: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm , 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday, February 26 George Perez: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Joe Quesada: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Steve McNiven: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday, February 27 George Perez: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Steve McNiven: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm , 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ACTOR is pleased to be a part of MegaCon for yet another year and wishes to thank in advance the talent group of people running the Con, especially Beth Widera. For more information on MegaCon, visit www.megaconvention.com. +++++ Big Apple Comic Con April 1-2-3 Preview Friday, April 1st - Saturday, April 2nd- Saturday, April 3rd- Sunday The Big Apple Comic Book, & Art Toy Show www.bigapplecon.com The Big Apple Con's Super-Hero Celebration! Comic Books, Toys, Contests, Celebrities, Dark Shadows Mini-Con, Giveaways, Anime, Gaming, & Surprises! Over 100 Artists in Attendance, including: ??Jerry Robinson (Guest of Honor)- creator of Robin and the Joker ??Jim Lee - creator/owner Image Comics. X-Men/Batman/Superman ??Erik Larsen -Co-CreatorImage Comics. Savage Dragon. ??Mark Bagley - Spider-Man artist, Penciller on Ultimate Spider- Man, ??Sergio Aragones - Cartoonist/writer for Mad Magazine since 1963. ??Roy Thomas - Marvel Editor. Conan. Alter Ego Magazine. ??Simon Bisley - ABC Warrior, Lobo, and Slaine. Heavy Metal Magazine. ??Kevin Eastman - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Heavy Metal Magazine. ??Billy Tucci - Shi Creator, Crusade Fine Arts. ??Bill Sienkiewicz - ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN. STRAY TOASTERS. ??Ethan Van Sciver - Cyberfrog, Green Lantern Rebirth! ??Matt Wagner - Grendel ??Ken Kelly - Heroic Fantasy Master Painter ??Larry Lieber (Sunday) - co-creator Thor and Iron Man. ??Dean Haspiel - A-OKAY COOL, BIZARRO WORLD and THE QUITTER. ??Jim Muniz- Penciller for Marvel Knights 4 (Fantastic Four) ??Mark Morales - X-men, Daredevil, Fantastic Four Ultimates Mini Series ??Rudy Nebres - Savage Sword of Conan Creepy, Eerie and Vampirella. ??Dan Reed - Transformers ??Trevor Von Eedon - Black Lightning, Spider-Woman ??Jim Simon - Contributor to Alter Ego, Comic Book Artist ??Rich Buckler Sr. - Deathlok, Marvel Comics ??Vito DelSante - Batman Adventures, X-Men unlimited writer ??Lee Bermijo - Batman ??Sandra Hope ??Brian Azzarello - 100 Bullets ??Louis Small Jr. - Vampirella ??Mark Texeira - Vampirella, Ghost Rider ??Ray Lago - Magic the Gathering, Star Wars Heritage & Episode III, Shi. ??Buzz - JSA, Vampirella, Identity Crisis. ??Mike Bair -Identity Crisis, JSA, Hawkman, Catwoman ??Irwin Hasen - Dondi, ??Jim Salicrup - PaperCutz Ed. in Chief, fr. Spidey Ed ??Danny Fingeroth - Editor in Chief Write Now Magazine ??Mark Sparacio - Shi, DC, IDW "Shawn of the Dead" ??Scott Roberts - Pattycake, Rugrats comic strip ??Peter Sanderson - Comic Book Historian ??Guy Dorian - New Warriors, Night Trasher And Many More to Be Announced! The Big Apple Con is Held at: Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave at 33rd St (201-865-3288 or www.bigapplecon.com). Subway: A,C,E to Penn Stat. Fri April 1 1pm-8pm, Sat April 2, 10am-7pm, Sun April 310am-6pm. Children under 8 free. More info: karenbigapplecon@yahoo.com +++++ IDW Publishing To Present The European Hit Dampyr To American Readers Dampyr #1: Devil's Son Just The Beginning of Terror! San Diego, CA (February 18, 2005) Dampyr, the long-running European vampire horror and action series, is finally coming to America! IDW Publishing is proud to present Mauro Colombo and Maurizio Colombo's Continental hit on these shores. IDW Publishing will present the entire Dampyr saga one digest at a time. Each of these monthly volumes are written by series creators Boselli and Colombo and feature a brand new cover by art sensation Ashley Wood. Eerie, breathtaking art is supplied by a bevy of European talent including Majo, Luca Rossi, Maurizio Dotti, Nicola Genzianella, Alessandro Baggi, Marco Toricelli, and more. Dampyr #1 introduces title character Harlan Draka, a half human/half vampire known as a Dampyr among the creatures of the night. With blood that is fatal to vampires, Draka sets out on a mission to wipe the Earth clean of their infernal influence. He's aided by Kurjak, a tough solider, and Tesla, a beautiful, turncoat vampire in his quest, but will they be powerful enough to prevail? "US readers are going to love Dampyr," enthuses IDW Publishing Vice President Kris Oprisko. "Taut, suspenseful stories, unique plot twists, supernatural action, and great art... all presented with a unique European flair. What's there not to like?" Dampyr will be published monthly by IDW Publishing, with the first issue (ISBN: 1-933239-05-0) debuting in April 2005. Each digest-sized (6" x 8.5") issue features 96 black and white pages with a full color Ashley Wood cover, and retails for $7.99. IDW PUBLISHING is a division of Idea + Design Works, LLC, a revolutionary creative service company with a wide range of clients. Among their best-selling titles are CBS's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith's 30 Days of Night:Bloodsucker Tales; Konami's Metal Gear Solid; and GrimJack: Killer Instinct. Columbia Pictures has optioned the movie rights to 30 Days of Night, with Sam Raimi attached to produce. Konami is producing a video game based on CVO: Covert Vampiric Operations. Dimension Films has optioned the movie rights to Wake The Dead and Hyde. Paramount Pictures has optioned the movie rights to Aleister Arcane. +++++ DEVIL'S DUE ANNOUNCES NEW THEME TO G.I. JOE COMIC BOOK SERIES Series re-launches in June with a 25c issue Chicago, IL -- Feb 21, 2005 - This summer, Devil's Due Publishing (DDP) will introduce a new theme to its G.I. JOE line of titles, focusing on a smaller, more streamlined team with a rotating cast of guest stars. G.I. JOE #43 will be the last issue of the current G.I. JOE ongoing series when the world is turned upside down after a new menace hits both G.I. JOE and COBRA. And the changes will last forever. The new series will be titled G.I. JOE: America's Elite. The final two issues of the current series (#42 and #43) will each be 42 pages and cost $4.50. Exclusive preview images can be seen in the near future at www.devilsdue.net. June will see the release of G.I.JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #0, priced at an amazingly low 25c. Issue #1 follows in July. Some big-name creative talent takes over the reins. Joe Casey steps in as the new writer and newly signed exclusive DDP artist Stefano Caselli is on pencils. Current G.I. JOE writer, Brandon Jerwa will begin work on a top secret project that ties in with this title, and Tim Seeley begins drawing an equally classified upcoming project that is going to be his best work yet. "The 'new' G.I.JOE will take place about one year after issue #43," said Josh Blaylock, President of DDP. "Some of the characters will have gone through major changes and we'll be tackling the age issues with the characters and the challenges each faces. The current series will end with a bang, that much you can bank on. And, yes, not all the key players will survive the series---on both the G.I. JOE and COBRA sides." Devil's Due. Reminding everyone that pop culture IS our culture. ABOUT DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING (DDP) Devil's Due Publishing was formed in 1999 as both a commercial art studio and a small press comic book publisher. DDP's first breakout success was 2001's revamp of G.I. JOE, returning the long-lost 1980s characters to comics. Fans bought over 100,000 copies per month, immediately propelling G.I. JOE to the top of the charts. Today, DDP's lineup includes Army of Darkness, Street Fighter, Hack/Slash, Mu, and the Aftermath universe, a new imprint featuring super-powered heroes in titles like Defex, Breakdown, Blade of Kumori and Infantry. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Brian Petkash 813.784.8576 brian@sphinxgroup.com +++++ Metal Gear Solid Infiltrates Bookshelves in Collected Editions IDW Publishing Offers First Collection as Trade Paperback and Hardcover San Diego, CA (February 23, 2005) When it comes to stealth missions, there's no one better than Solid Snake; and when it comes to telling his story, there's no one better than IDW Publishing! When a genetically-enhanced band of terrorists overrun a secret weapons facility in Alaska, the fate of America-and the world- hangs in the balance. The future lies in the hands of infiltration expert Solid Snake, who must defeat the terrorists or die trying. This volume, based on the smash hit Konami videogame, collects issues 1 through 6 of IDW Publishing's comic series, is written by Kris Oprisko (Clive Barker's The Thief of Always) and features artwork by Ashley Wood (Popbot). "This collection really exemplifies what a great showcase Metal Gear Solid is for Ashley Wood's amazing art," said IDW's Editor- in-Chief Chris Ryall, "and the stories take the reader in places that even hardcore MGS gamers didn't expect. This first collection will really offer something for everyone." Metal Gear Solid: Volume 1 is offered in both Hardcover ($50.00, ISBN: 1-932382-64-X) and Softcover ($19.99, ISBN: 1-932382-81-X) editions. The Hardcover edition includes a numbered tip-in plate signed by series artist Ashley Wood. Both issues contain 164 full-color pages. IDW PUBLISHING is a division of Idea + Design Works, LLC, a revolutionary creative service company with a wide range of clients. Among their best-selling titles are CBS's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith's 30 Days of Night: Bloodsucker Tales; Konami's Metal Gear Solid; and GrimJack: Killer Instinct. Columbia Pictures has optioned the movie rights to 30 Days of Night, with Sam Raimi attached to produce. Konami is producing a video game based on CVO: Covert Vampiric Operations. Dimension Films has optioned the movie rights to Wake The Dead and Hyde. Paramount Pictures has optioned the movie rights to Aleister Arcane. KONAMI CORPORATION is a leading developer, publisher, and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home videogame market. Konami Corporation's action and adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solidr, Silent Hillr and Castlevaniar, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation, the parent company of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami Digital Entertainment-America can be found at www.konami.com/gs +++++ TENTH MUSE, ISIS, AND OTHERS COMING TO SHOCKER TOYS Blue Water Productions signs toy development deal with Shocker Toys BUFFALO, NY (February 15, 2005) - Shocker Toys and Southern Island are pleased to announce the debut of the newest licensed products from its SHOCKINI line up! These cool 3" versions of Blue Water Productions' characters feature amazing levels of articulation and detail for their small size. A release date scheduled for April, Blue Water Shockinis will debut with new and fresh Super Heroes, like THE TENTH MUSE and ATLAS - with future lines such as THE LEGEND OF ISIS and JUDO GIRL already in development. Each figure is based around the Shockini body, but presents unique accessories and body parts appropriate to each new character. "It's an incredible feeling to have an action figure of yourself," said TENTH MUSE model, Cindy Margolis. "But these Shockini's are amazing looking and definitely a collector's item. My son, Nicholas will absolutely love them!" Shockinis were created in 2003 by Shocker Toys as a better block style action figure for more movement and better interchangeability. Collectors and kids have embraced these new mini toys that have already appeared in stores starring a variety of characters, from TOXIC AVENGER to Arcana Studios' KADE, and from 4 arm customizable versions to TENTH MUSE from Blue Water Productions. Both Shocker Toys and Southern Island will be showing Blue Water Shockinis at their booth #5922 at Toy Fair this February. Mass- market buyers are urged to contact Joseph Reiter from Southern Island while Specialty market buyers and press should contact Geoff Beckett from Shocker Toys for an appointment. With growing library of fresh characters, Blue Water Productions is a steadily growing Entertainment company. BWP's characters are being turned into movies, children's books and comics making them a great source of intellectual property. The first wave of Blue Waters' Shockinis will consist of TENTH MUSE, GRAYSON BISHOP, ATLAS, and CAPTAIN STEEL. Later the company will also produce figures based on BWP's characters, ISIS, LYNX, and JUDO GIRL. Shocker Toys and Southern Island will also be producing Statues, and mini busts as well of the Blue Water characters. "Shocker Toys are so cool," said BWP Managing Editor, and the creator behind these characters, Darren G. Davis. "When I first saw them on the market, I knew I wanted them to make toys of our characters too! I can't wait to see the final product at the San Diego Comic Con this year." For additional information visit the Blue Water Productions web site at http://www.bluewaterprod.com. # # # # ABOUT SOUTHERN ISLAND, LLC: Southern Island LLC was founded by Joseph Reiter. Envisioned to create unique and exciting line of new collectibles for children and adults. The company is licensing a variety of properties to be turned into merchandise. With partners such as Shocker Toys LLP, Arcana Studio, AC Comics, A video game turned movie and more to come they will produce a large range of products based on a wide variety of properties. Southern Island is headquartered in Arizona. For more information, visit www.southernisland.com ABOUT SHOCKER TOYS LLP: New York, Buffalo based Shocker Toys LLP, founded by Geoff Beckett in 1999 as a creative new product developer in the toy industry. This company is transforming itself into a fully functioning new force in the action figure business. The company's current roster includes such lines as Toxic Avenger Shockinis, Electrobyte Shockinis, AC Comics Shockinis, Blue Water Shockinis, Arcana Studio Shockinis, Big Screen Shockinis and their own new brands of customizable toys. For more info visit: www.shockertoys.com ABOUT BLUE WATER PRODUCTIONS: Blue Water Productions is a creative studio founded in 2004 by Darren G. Davis; creator of such popular characters as THE TENTH MUSE, ISIS, and JUDO GIRL! Blue Water Productions currently publishes through Alias Enterprises. Visit Blue Water Productions online at http://www.bluewaterprod.com and Alias Enterprises at http://www.aliasenterprises.com. +++++ Mark Waid takes on City of Heroes In an incredible co-venture with NCsoft & Cryptic Studios, Top Cow Productions will launch City of Heroes as a comic book that will link together gamers and comic book fans alike! Celebrated writer Mark Waid (X-Men, Hunter-Killer, Flash, JLA, Ruse, Fantastic Four, Kingdom Come, Empire) teams up with David Nakayama (Proximity Effect, a graduate of the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, and a Wizard art contest winner), to bring to life the action and the adventure of the super heroes and villains that make up the massive online multiplayer world that comprise the City of Heroes. With an audience of well over 100,000 subscribers to the game within two weeks of its April launch in 2004, the multiplayer online universe has already received mass market and critical acclaim in the gaming industry. When the City of Heroes comic book launches in May, the impact of the tie-in of the game and the comic book will be huge, as the comic book will be sent out to all City of Heroes game subscribers. "The most exciting part for me," says Editor in Chief, Jim McLauchlin, "is the fact that we'll be sending this out to over 200,000 City of Heroes players every month. There are a legion of fans out there who love comic books as an idea and as a genre, but may have forgotten that they love comic books in and of themselves. This is our chance to remind them. It's a great day for the comic business." As the official comic book for City of Heroes, the ongoing series will focus on the signature heroes from the online game, The Freedom Phalanx: Statesman, Manticore, Positron, Sister Psyche and Synapse. "Our goal is to bridge the gap between game players and comics readers with something that appeals to both and conjures the best elements of both media," says Top Cow Productions President Matt Hawkins. "I've been playing the game since it came out and met with game creator Jack Emmeret and NCsoft marketing guru Kevin Sullivan. Our discussions eventually let to this deal and announcement." Cryptic Studios, Inc., located in Los Gatos, California, was established in July of 2000 and is an independent developer of massively multiplayer online games for the PC and next generation consoles. Its first game, City of Heroes, launched in April 2004. The game takes place in a virtual world where thousands of people play simultaneously, take on the role of super-powered heroes, fight villains and help create a dynamic story in a visually- stunning, 3-D graphical world. NCsoft - North America (NC-NA) is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is part of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation. NC-NA, with development and administrative offices in Texas and California, launched two ground-breaking titles in the first half of 2004, Lineage(r) II and City of Heroes. The company also works with NCsoft subsidiaries and third party developers throughout North America to develop and publish innovative online entertainment software products. More information about NCsoft - North America can be found at http://www.PlayNC.com. NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo and all associated NCsoft logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. City of Heroes is a trademark of Cryptic Studios, Inc. and NCsoft Corporation. Cryptic Studios is a trademark of Cryptic Studios, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Top Cow was founded in December of 1992 and currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and 2 licensed) in the industry's Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades. Its flagship franchise Witchblade was TNT's #1 original film of 2000. Virtually all of Top Cow's other properties are in development as feature films, live action television, animation or video games. 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