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------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/S.QlOD/3MnJAA/Zx0JAA/bGIolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> +++++ ROY THOMAS'S ANTHEM SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2006 Heroic Publishing has announced a January 2006 release date for the first issue of Roy Thomas's new alternate-reality World War II adventure comic book, ANTHEM. ANTHEM, by Roy Thomas and artists Daniel Acuna and Jorge Santamaria Garcia, is a darker saga of an alternate Earth, and of the super-heroes who were created to save it. In this world, Pearl Harbor wasn't just an attack by Japanese planes on a sleepy Hawaiian base. It was a full-blown assault on the US West Coast by Imperial Japanese forces spearheaded by a towering monster that could mop up the ocean with Godzilla, and on the East Coast by Nazi shock troops . . . and ray-firing flying saucers! Driven back into the American interior, the desperate US survivors spawned Project Anthem, creating a handful of young superheroes, some of whose powers and names reflected the words of "The Star-Spangled Banner": Dawns Earlylight, Amerindian super-archeress; Stars & Stripes, two twins with very special abilities; "Rockets" Redglare, a flaming human rocket; BombBurst, a very explosive warrior; Liberty, a living incarnation of the proud statue the enemy destroyed in New York Harbor; and Stonewall Jackson, a living being of rock from south of the Mason-Dixon line. Led by the mysterious Agent 76, they battle the forces that have conquered Europe and Asia and now mean to trample America as the last hold-out of freedom. And they've got the power to do it! Only thing is, the Axis forces have been devoping super-beings of their own, and they have an ace up their sleeve that will give even Agent 76 and the young heroes of Anthem a run for their money. A preview of the first issue of ANTHEM can be found on the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com/previews/anthem1.php. For more information, please contact: Heroic Publishing Inc 6433 California Ave Long Beach CA 90805 562-428-4124 news@heroicpub.com +++++ From Darren Kane at Marvel Comics http://www.marvel.com TRUE BELIEVER ALERT 5-31-2005 Captain America, Dream Police, and FF Movie! CAPTAIN AMERICA 6 flips out. With the jaw-dropping answer to "Who killed the Red Skull?", Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting's Captain America 6 is white-hot. Both fan and retailer demand for the issue has already warranted Marvel to produce a "flip" variant edition -- with Epting reworking his original cover into a mirror image reflecting the issue's major reveal. "I've just been overwhelmed by the response to Captain America so far, with issue 6, that just went through the roof," says series scribe Ed Brubaker. "And the best thing about it is that I know where this is all going, Steve and I have a great ride in store for the fans...I'm psyched to see Steve's brilliant flip variation on the original Cap 6 cover. I can't wait to have both issues myself!" The Captain America #6 regular edition -- the conclusion to the "OUT OF TIME" arc -- hit store shelves on 5/25. .the Captain America #6 Limited Edition Variant goes on sale 6/22, with a Retailer FOC of 6/2. Captain America #6 Limited Edition Variant Written by Ed Brubaker Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting "OUT OF TIME" Finale 32 PGS./Marvel PSR $2.99 Retailer FOC 6/9, On Sale 6/22 FEB058021 Straczynski's DREAM project. The wait is over. Mega-popular writer J. Michael Straczynski's DREAM POLICE one-shot will be released on June 22, 2005, as part of Marvel Comics' ICON line. Its main characters, Detectives Joe Thursday and Frank Stafford, are about to take center stage at long last. "Good things come to those that wait," says Marvel Editor-in- Chief Joe Quesada. "And a new book by JMS is one heckuva good thing to wait for. But we shall tarry no more: it's here! Marvel's been bursting at the seams to share this story with the rest of the world and now we can. The only downside is that J. Michael's gonna get even more acclaim from this book and I'm going to have to finally learn how to spell his name!" But what is DREAM POLICE exactly? "What I love most about the book is the tone -- very noir, very 'Dragnet' meets 'Men In Black' meets 'Maltese Falcon' -- set against a surreal and often very funny dreamscape," says Straczynski, "The art by Mike Deodato is just sterling, it perfectly captures the film noir look I wanted for the book, dark, moody, shadowed, but full of striking characters and beautiful backgrounds. It looks like a slightly deranged 1950s hardboiled detective comic...AND a fantasy book at the same time, and that's a very hard balance to strike." Adds Marvel's Executive Editor Axel Alonso, DREAM POLICE exemplifies what fans have come to expect from Marvel's Icon Line: Smart, edgy fiction with daring visuals, brought to you by some of today's top creators.and I don't think that this is the last anyone will be seeing of Detectives Joe Thursday and Frank Stanford." DREAM POLICE #1 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO 48 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up .$3.99 Retailer FOC 6/2, On Sale 6/22 APR051945 FF MOVIE! Marvel's First Family silver screen blockbuster is almost upon us! Fantastic Four fans old and new can celebrate the long-awaited fantastic flick with both the FANTASTIC FOUR: THE MOVIE comic adaptation (on sale 6/22) and the FANTASTIC FOUR: THE MOVIE TPB (on sale 6/29). .written by Mike Carey and penciled by Dan Jurgens, the comic movie adaptation is what everybody wants and expects; the origin of Marvel's greatest super team and their first encounter with Doctor Doom! The comic is also jam packed with bonus features. Going even deeper into FF history, the FANTASTIC FOUR: THE MOVIE TPB not only collects the Fantastic Four movie adaptation, but also: Fantastic Four #5, the team's first meeting with Doctor Doom; Fantastic Four #190, a retelling of their storied history; and Fantastic Four (Vol. 3) #60, the landmark issue that launched the FF into an all-new era of excitement! FANTASTIC FOUR: THE MOVIE #1 Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by DAN JURGENS PHOTO COVER 64 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up .$4.99 Retailer FOC 6/2, On Sale 6/22 APR051899 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE MOVIE TPB Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by DAN JURGENS Photo Cover 120 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up .$12.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1809-8 Retailer FOC 6/2, On Sale 6/29 APR051950 Marvel, The Fantastic Four and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. Copyright 2005 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. www.marvel.com. The Fantastic Four Motion Picture and Images from the Motion Picture: c2005 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. +++++ From ComiX-Fan at http://www.comixfan.com/xfan VAUGHN X-ITS X-MEN 3 Matthew Vaughn has quit as director of 20th Century Fox's third X-Men film just two months before production was scheduled to begin, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Vaughn cited family matters as the reason for his departure. In a statement, Fox said the London-based Vaughn had planned to travel between his home and the film's Vancouver, B.C., locations, but "as the shooting schedule evolved, he realized he would have to move to Los Angeles and Vancouver for at least a year. Not wishing to uproot his family for an extended period, Vaughn opted to depart the production." "We have a fantastic script, the original cast is returning, and there will be some great new characters," Fox president Hutch Parker said. "We will decide shortly among several directors who are keenly interested in the project and are fully committed to remaining right on schedule." The Marvel superhero sequel would have marked the first big- budget studio project for Vaughn, who made his directing debut with the gangster tale Layer Cake. Vaughn also produced Guy Ritchie's crime movies Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. Fox reportedly remains committed to remaining on schedule for a May 26, 2006 theatrical release. Production is still set to begin on August 2. +++++ MAKE MHAN BATGIRL! Artist Pop Mhan has announced on his official Website that he is taking over as regular series artist on DC's Batgirl as of October's issue #69. In a post discussing his recent hiring of an assistant to help him with the increased workload, Mhan wrote, "It's because I just took over Batgirl as of issue #69. So, since I gotta do both Batgirl and BLANK at the same time, it's only logical to get some help, right? RIGHT!" Mhan most recently filled in on February's Batgirl #61, and is also scheduled to draw June's issue #65. Meanwhile, outgoing artist Ale Garza responded to the change at fellow artist Jim Lee's Blog on Sunday, saying, "It would seem that it's been discovered that I'm no longer drawing Batgirl. Mewwww, I know. But fear not for I have found a new job! I am giving my lifelong dream of working at Target a shot!!! I just love red shirts and khaki pants! No, but seriously. I wasn't planning on saying anything for awhile but the new artist, Pop Mhan announced it on his website and kinda outed me, doh! As to the reason for leaving? Well, I just wanted to be fair with the title. My schedule over the past few months has become a little more crazy, no d-zout! And the rigors of a monthly title just became too much. I do however have some new projects in the works. And with them, time! I'm really hoping to go fer all the marbles over the next couple years! Can't say much about it other than it will be wicked awesome! No d-zout! So keep you're eyes peeled kiddies, I really think you'll all dig the new digs! No d-zout!" +++++ From the DC Comics Online Newsletter at http://www.dccomics.com CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS RETURNS IN NEW ABSOLUTE EDITION One of the most important events in the history of the DCU returns in November when DC Comics presents CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION. This deluxe, oversized, slipcased set contains two hardcover books. The 368-page Book One features the full 12-page maxiseries written by Marv Wolfman with art by George P???rez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and Mike DeCarlo, along with an introduction by Wolfman and an afterword by Giordano. The 96-page Book Two contains a compendium featuring the full behind-the scenes story on the making of the maxiseries, complete with memos, notes, original plots and commentary from Wolfman and Ordway; the Official Index to Crisis and Official Index to Crisis crossovers being reprinted for the very first time, completely updated; a look into post-Crisis events; how the Superboy/Legion conundrum was solved, and a look at the 20th anniversary of this seminal event. As a bonus, George P???rez provides all-new artwork for the dustjackets of both volumes! CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION will be advance- solicited in the July Previews (Volume XV #7) and is scheduled to arrive in stores in November. 'BEGIN THE BATMAN BEGINS 400' PROMOTION CHANCE-OF-A-LIFETIME PUTS GREEN FLAG IN THE HANDS OF A FAN AT MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY Gotham City will meet the Motor City when the Batmobile takes to the track at Michigan International Speedway for the Batman Begins 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race on June 19. Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Comics, and Michigan International Speedway (MIS) announced that one lucky fan will win the chance of a lifetime to drop the green flag to start the race by entering the "Begin the Batman Begins 400 at MIS" promotion. The promotion will run from May 23-June 6. The "Begin the Batman Begins 400 at MIS", a partnership between Warner Bros. Consumer Products, DC Comics, Michigan International Speedway (MIS), NASCAR.com, racingone.com, speedtv.com, and the group of Knight-Ridder Digital websites, will offer one person the incredible opportunity of dropping the green flag to start the race as the 43 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series cars rumble to the starting line. The announcement was made at Richmond International Raceway by NASCAR star Mark Martin, who will pilot a Batman Begins-themed Ford in the Batman Begins 400, and MIS President Brett Shelton. The Batman Begins 400 marks the first time a major motion picture has served as the entitlement sponsor of a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event. Batman Begins, the highly anticipated film from Warner Bros., opens worldwide on June 15. The "Begin the Batman Begins 400 at MIS" program will offer one fan, chosen at random, the opportunity to not only wave the green flag to start the Batman Begins 400, but also receive a VIP racing experience at MIS. Fans can enter the program online at www.begintherace.com. "The entire Batman Begins 400 race weekend is going to be a very exciting event, and we are pleased to be able to give this once- in-a-lifetime opportunity to start the race back to NASCAR fans with this promotion," said Dan Romanelli, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Consumer Products. "At Michigan International Speedway, we pride ourselves in providing a rewarding experience for all of our fans," said Shelton. "The 'Begin the Batman Begins 400 at MIS' program takes it to another level, and we are happy to help provide this tremendous opportunity." Race fans will have a front-row seat for a one-of-a-kind celebration of the film's launch when the Batmobile from the film leads the pack of 43 race cars off of pit road to start the battle for the checkered flag. Besides the on-track action that fans will be able to enjoy during the weekend, the newly redesigned AAA Motorsports Fan Plaza behind the main grandstand at Michigan International Speedway will incorporate the Batman Begins Fan Zone, which will feature the Batmobile from the film, Mark Martin's Batman Begins themed car, the Ricky Craven truck, and the fantasy and event cars that are part of the weekend's Batman action. The Batman Begins Fan Zone will also include other activities and exclusive merchandise based on the film and the Batman Begins 400. Roush Racing legend Mark Martin will get a little extra Batman power to help him get to Victory Lane, as his Ford will feature a special Batman Begins paint scheme for the race. Martin's fellow Roush Racing driver, Ricky Craven, will also be sporting a Batman Begins scheme during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event on June 18. BATMAN BEGINS BOOKS TO BE DELIVERED ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Please note that Diamond Comic Distributors will ship all copies of the BATMAN BEGINS MOVIE ADAPTATION (MAR050351) and BATMAN BEGINS THE MOVIE & OTHER TALES OF THE DARK KNIGHT TP (MAR050352) to arrive on Wednesday, June 15. These titles may not be put on sale or displayed before that date. Any retailer receiving these books early should not sell or display either book earlier than the official street date of June 15. ADAM STRANGE FINALE SELLS OUT AT DC COMICS ADAM STRANGE #8, the powerful final issue of the miniseries written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Pascal Ferry, sold out at DC Comics on May 11, the same day it rocketed into comics shops. "ADAM STRANGE was my first DCU book and a lot of fun to write, and it's been great to see how the fans have taken the series to their hearts," says Diggle. "I'm sure it's thanks in no small measure to the artwork of Pascal Ferry, whose incredible dynamism and flair for eye-pleasing sci-fi design makes every panel blast off the page." "This miniseries has picked up sales momentum with every issue," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP - Sales. "Along with the upcoming ADAM STRANGE collected edition, retailers should stock up now on RANN- THANAGAR WAR issues as well." The ADAM STRANGE: PLANET HEIST TP (JUN050355), collecting ADAM STRANGE #1-8, is solicited in the June Previews (Volume XV #6) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 10. Issues of RANN-THANAGAR WAR are available as follows: * RANN-THANAGAR WAR #1 Second Printing MAR058071 is available for reorder. * RANN-THANAGAR WAR #2 APR050356 is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 8. * RANN-THANAGAR WAR #3 (MAY050245) is solicited in the May Previews (Volume XV #5) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 13. * RANN-THANAGAR WAR #4 (JUN050383) is solicited in the June Previews (Volume XV #6) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 10. +++++ From ICV2.com New DC Comics Role-Playing Game From Black Industries May 31, 2005 Black Industries, the role-playing game imprint of Games Workshop's BL Publishing, has signed a deal with DC Comics to produce a brand new superhero role-playing game based on the extensive catalog of characters in the DC Universe. The previous iteration of the DC RPG from West End Games used West End's D6 system. In announcing the deal with DC Comics, Black Industries did not provide a debut date for the new RPG line, but did indicate that it would include a series of books and accessories. No word on whether the game will be designed by the Green Ronin team that did the best-selling Warhammer Fantasy RPG. Currently WizKids produces a DC Comics-based collectible miniatures game (CMG, HeroClix) and Upper Deck publishes a DC-based collectible card game (CCG). POW! to Create Superhero for VIBE Stan Lee's Urban Vision May 31, 2005 Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment is partnering with VIBE Magazine to create an urban superhero whose adventures will be chronicled in the pages of VIBE and also published in graphic novel collections. The hip hop hero is currently in development and will debut in early 2006 in VIBE, but his creators hope to expand the concept to include an animated TV series and potential feature films. The character will be targeted at 15 to 34-year- old males who love comic books, action movies, and videogames. POW's Stan Lee, the co-creator of Spider-Man and much of the Marvel Universe, will provide the creative inspiration, while exposure in VIBE will furnish unfettered access to the urban market. VIBE and POW! will share in ownership of the new hip hop hero, who the companies hope will quickly morph into a powerful entertainment franchise. +++++ 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.] His Old Rage Was Better By John Voulieris Blair asked me to pitch in this week as he recovers from his move and the retina scarring he received at the E3 con last week. Here we go: Triple X Casting With Kelsey Grammer as the Beast (or at least the voice of the Beast) in the upcoming X3 movie, casting is now underway for the coveted roles of Gambit and the Angel. Sources close to the set state that the studio wants a big name for Gambit, and that the role of Angel will be played by a woman since they are basing that character on the version Grant Morrison created during his X-men run. This Has A "Can I Do The Voice Over For A Sentinel?" Factor Of Eight Out Of Ten Wrath Management DC is planning a new Spectre series after the Day of Vengeance mini series wraps up. No news as to who the human host for the Wrath of God will be, but in terms of creative team, both Greg Rucka and John Byrne have had their names come up in conjunction with the new series. This Has A "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished" Factor Of Five Out Of Ten Our Army at War Mark Millar (Ultimates, Wolverine) announced on his message board that he will write an additional issue of Wolverine after the conclusion of his current "Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." arc that wraps up in August. The special self contained issue will be set in World War 2 and will feature art by Kaare Andrews. This Has A "Pass Me That Peach Schnapps Bottle, Bub" Factor Of Nine 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. 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