Comic Books For Only A Dollar
While it seems like comic book prices are always going up, Marvel Comics has announced a little bit of good news. In an effort to make it affordable for new readers to pick up a comic book or two, Marvel Comics has announced the next wave of Marvel’s Greatest Comics imprint. The Marvel’s Greatest Comics imprint spotlights Marvel’s most-acclaimed series with new printings for only $1.00.
The following Marvel’s Greatest Comics titles are scheduled to be released in April: Wolverine #66, Hulk #1, New Avengers #1, and Civil War #1.
“With the increased mainstream attention on comics and the new readers entering stores, Marvel wants to make sure everyone gets a chance to read our best titles,” said David Gabriel, who is Marvel’s Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation. “Marvel’s Greatest Comics allows fans to discover new series at a low price while also providing retailers with product they can stock on their shelves for years.”
Marvel Announces Spider-Man And Super Heroes All Ages Series
Who says comic books aren’t for kids anymore? While the majority of modern day comic books target older readers, Marvel Comics is doing their part to bring in new comic book readers. Marvel has announced two new ongoing all ages series.
The two new titles are part of the Marvel Adventures line. Spider-Man #1 and Super Heroes #1 will launch with oversized debut issues. Both premiere issues will be packed with full length all-new stories and bonus back up stories and will retail for $3.99. Both issues are scheduled to arrive in comic book stores in April. Later issues will be regular sized and priced at $2.99.
Comic Book Highs, Lows, Misses and More for 2009!
Get out the champagne, party horns and confetti! The new year is soon upon us, and like most other people who are out there reflecting on the year that was, we’re taking stock of the triumphs, the tragedies, the highs and the lows. Of course there are those “did that just happen” moments as well, just to keep things interesting. Let’s take a trip back over the past twelve months, shall we, to see the highs, lows and wth’s over this year in comics, using our own unique system of categories, labels and examples! Read more
Comic Book Previews for December 23rd, 2009
Ho, ho, ho!!! Presents for all the comic book readers out there (naughty or nice is in the eye of the beholder after all!) are in stores this Wednesday, and before you pack up and pack in for winter, plan a trip to the relatives or stuff your ears with cotton to avoid the noisy toys, here’s this week’s comic book previews! DC brings some of its major titles this week, with Detective Comics #860 concluding the origin story of Batwoman, setting up a team-up with Batman in next month’s issue! Wonder Woman #39 reveals the secret behind Wonder Woman’s amazing new power, and be sure to check out Gotham City Sirens #7 as Catwoman has to take the reins and save the other sirens from a powerful challenge! Not to let the ladies have all the fun, Superman #695 brings Mon-El and his new public identity into the forefront, with Natasha Irons returning and the fate of Steele in the balance! Read more
Stark: Disassembled Selling Out
It’s been a good week for Iron Man. First, the new Iron Man 2 movie trailer debuted to overwhelmingly positive feedback, and now the latest Iron Man comic book epic is selling out in stores.
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Stan Lee Writes Story For 2009 Marvel Digital Holiday Special
It’s always special when comic book legend Stan Lee writes a story, and with that in mind, we’ve got some good holiday news. Stan Lee will be making his Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited exclusive debut with a special Fantastic Four story in the 2009 Marvel Digital Holiday Special.
The 2009 Marvel Digital Holiday Special is an exclusive, four-part comic available only at Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. Stan Lee’s Fantastic Four story will be called Marvel Digital Holiday Special: Rock of Ages and have art by Nick Dragotta.
In the story, The Thing will teach the rest of Marvel’s First Family all about Chanukah, and in turn, they impart some lessons of their own on some would-be street toughs. There will also be an art cameo by Lee’s Fantastic Four co-creator Jack Kirby.
Comic Book Previews for December 9th, 2009
Holy stocking stuffers! We got so busy shopping for all the comic book fans out there that we almost forgot! It’s time for a look at the major releases this week! Sleigh bells are ringing over in the DC universe this week as the DC Holiday Special 2009 sees release. Many major heroes are present for this special, heck even Deadman showed up! These usually go quickly, so be sure to get your copy! From a white Christmas, to a Black Alice. Secret Six #16 sees magically dangerous Black Alice hoping to pledge the band of villains, but wait… aren’t there already six members? It’s all eyes on Donna Troy in this week’s Titans #20, and of course, just in time for the Fearsome Five to continue their assault against the Titans! Read more
Comic Book Previews for November 18th, 2009
It’s a pretty big week this pre-Thanksgiving week, as many comic book events and series hit the shelves! The action kicks off this week at Marvel, with some pretty big focus on the most famous wall-crawler in store. In the pages of Amazing Spider-Man #612, creative team Mark Waid and Paul Azaceta bring Peter Parker one of his toughest challenges to date, as the storyline “The Gauntlet” begins here! Witness the return of one of Spider-Man’s most classic foes as Electro storms into the forefront to lead the charge against Spidey! Also this week, Dark Reign-The List: Amazing Spider-Man one-shot hits shelves. Norman’s must personal vendetta comes to a head in this issue! Read more
Comic Book Previews for November 4th, 2009
Had enough candy? Hopefully by the time this Wednesday rolls around you’ll have recovered from the sugar high and the inevitable sugar crash in time to pick up and read this week’s new comics! Marvel has several solo features and limited series this week, starting with one of the most anticipated, Psylocke #1! This popular X-Man gets her own series this week, as she travels to put the remains of her former body to rest, but of course, it’s not that easy! Also, in the spirit of revival and rejuvenation, a new seven-issue series starring none other than Deathlok premieres with Deathlok #1. What will be the tale of one of Marvel’s most popular cyborgs? Read more
Marvel Comics Announces MarvelFest NYC 2009
Marvel Comics has announced that they will be holding MarvelFest NYC 2009 on October 28th in order to celebrate the release of the Astonishing X-Men motion comic on iTunes. The Astonishing X-Men motion comic is based on the award winning story by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday.
The celebration kicks off at 4 PM with an event at Forbidden Planet in New York City. Neal Adams, Chris Claremont, and Dan Slott will be appearing to meet fans and sign autographs.
At 6 PM, the celebration moves to Union Square on 14th street in New York City. There will be Marvel giveaways, the opportunity for fans to photograph themselves on a life size Marvel cover and sketches from Marvel creators.
