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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

#NewComicBookDay: My Comics Pull List This Week

My comics Pull List this week.

  • 'Usagi Yojimbo: Wanderer's Road' #5 (IDW Publishing)
  • 'The Witcher: Fading Memories' #4 (Dark Horse Comics)

'Usagi Yojimbo: Wanderer's Road' #5 (IDW Publishing)
Cover art by Peach MoMoKo
'The Witcher: Fading Memories' #4 (Dark Horse Comics)
Cover art by Evan Cagle

#CoolArt: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance' print by Josan Gonzalez (Death Burger) through Hero Complex Gallery

'Beholder' by Josan Gonzalez (Death Burger).

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $55.

On sale now through Hero Complex Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Captain America's Bicentennial Battles' print by Jack Kirby & Frank Giacoia through Grey Matter Art

'Captain America's Bicentennial Battles' by Jack Kirby & Frank Giacoia.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print on Hot Press Bright paper, in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $45.

On sale Wedneday March 31 at 1pm ET through Grey Matter Art.

#CoolArt: 'Baseball Peanuts' prints by Charles Schulz through Mondo

'Peanuts' by Charles Schulz.

  • 'Poof!'. Officially licensed 24" x 18" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 175 for $45.
  • 'Whiff'. Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 175 for $45.
  • 'Manager'. Officially licensed 18" x 18" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 175 for $45.

On sale Wednesday March 31 at 11am CT through Mondo. (Shipping to US & Canada only)

'Poof!'
'Whiff'
'Manager'

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars' prints by Nan Lawson through Moor-Art Gallery

'Nature's Rebellion' by Nan Lawson.

Officially licensed 8" x 8" Fine Art Pigment prints on 270gsm Archival 'Mohawk Superfine' paper, in numbered limited editions of 35 for £24 each, and as a matching numbered 3 print set for £60.

On sale Wednesday March 31 at 6pm UK through Moor-Art Gallery. (Available globally except the US)

#CoolArt: 'Copy Of A' prints by Miles Tsang

'Copy Of A' by Miles Tsang.

18" x 24" screen print in a signed and numbered Glow In The Dark Regular edition of 100 for $75, a signed and numbered Glow In The Dark 'A Warm Place' Variant edition of 35 for $100, a signed and numbered Glow In The Dark 'Broken Blue' Variant edition of 35 for $100, and a signed and numbered 'Shit Mirror' Foil Variant edition of 35 for $200.

On sale Wednesday March 31 at 12pm ET from his website.

Regular Edition

'Indiana Jones' 4K Bluray Steelbook 4 Movie Collection through Zavvi

'Indiana Jones' 4K Bluray Steelbook 4 Movie Collection.

Special Features:

On Set with Raiders of the Lost Ark

  • From Jungle to Desert
  • From Adventure to Legend

Making the Films

  • The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 documentary)
  • The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • The Making of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
  • The Making of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
  • The Making of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (HD)

Behind the Scenes

  • The Stunts of Indiana Jones
  • The Sound of Indiana Jones
  • The Music of Indiana Jones
  • The Light and Magic of Indiana Jones
  • Raiders: The Melting Face!
  • Indiana Jones and the Creepy Crawlies (with optional pop-ups)
  • Travel with Indiana Jones: Locations (with optional pop-ups)
  • Indy’s Women: The American Film Institute Tribute
  • Indy’s Friends and Enemies
  • Iconic Props (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)
  • The Effects of Indy (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)
  • Adventures in Post Production (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)

On sale for pre-order now for £129.99 through Zavvi. (Release date: June 7 2021)

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Scarlet Witch' by Jee-Hyung Lee

'Scarlet Witch' by Jee-Hyung Lee.

Variant cover art for 'Women of Marvel' issue #1, published April 2021 by Marvel Comics.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' 4 x Vinyl LP Original Soundtrack through Zavvi

'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' 4 x Vinyl LP Original Soundtrack.

Featuring the full 35 track score composed for the hit game by composers Marcin Przybylowicz and Mikolai Stroinski plus two bonus LPs featuring the complete score music to the DLC expansions 'Hearts of Stone' and 'Blood and Wine'.

Tracklist:

DISC 1 / SIDE A

1. The Trail (2:49)
2. Geralt of Rivia (2:22)
3. Eredin, King of the Hunt (2:27)
4. Wake Up, Ciri (1:34)
5. Aen Seidhe (2:36)
6. Commanding the Fury (2:08)
7. Emhyr var Emreis (2:29)
8. Spikeroog (3:05)

DISC 1 / SIDE B
9. Silver for Monsters (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (2:19)
10. The Nightingale (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (1:39)
11. City of Intrigues (2:06)
12. The Hunter’s Path (2:52)
13. Widow-maker (2:10)
14. The Vagabond (2:47)
15. …Steel for Humans (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (1:27)
16. Fate Calls (1:58)
17. Drink Up, There’s More! (1:36)

DISC 2 / SIDE A

18. After the Storm (1:31)
19. Cloak and Dagger (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (2:46)
20. Blood on the Cobblestones (2:02)
21. Farewell, Old Friend (2:52)
22. The Song of the Sword-Dancer (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (2:12)
23. The Hunt is Coming (2:05)
24. The Fields of Ard Skellig (3:09)
25. Ladies of the Woods (1:51)
26. I Name Thee Dea (…) (1:20)

DISC 2 / SIDE B

27. In the Giant’s Shadow (2:49)
28. Merchants of Novigrad (3:09)
29. A Story You Won’t Believe (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (1:37)
30. Go for it (1:08)
31. The Wolf and the Swallow (2:36)
32. Like a Wounded Animal (1:11)
33. Words on Wind (2:48)
34. On Thin Ice (1:37)
35. Hunt or Be Hunted (2:25)

Music From 'Hearts of Stone' (DLC)

DISC 3 / SIDE A

1. Hearts of Stone (2:53)
2. Go Back Whence You Came (1:45)
3. You’re… Immortal? (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (2:54)
4. Evil’s Soft First Touches (2:48)
5. Dead Man’s Party (ft Percival Schuttenbach) (0:49)
6. Mystery Man (2:41)

DISC 3 / SIDE B

7. Breaking In (1:40)
8. Whatsoever a Man Soweth…(2:21)
9. The House of the Borsodis (0:49)
10. The Temple of Lilvani (2:21)
11. A Gifted Man Brings Gifts Galore (4:04)

Music From 'Blood and Wine' (DLC)

DISC 4 / SIDE A

1. Blood and Wine (2:57)
2. Fanfares and Flowers (3:10)
3. For Honor! For Toussaint! (2:04)
4. Blood Run (2:01)
5. The Banks of Sansretour (3:58)
6. Wine Wars (2:04)
7. Vivienne (1:36)
8. Titans of Infamy (1:38)

DISC 4 / SIDE B

1. On the Champs-Désolés (2:02)
2. Beyond Hill and Dale… (3:04)
3. The Mandragora (1:53)
4. Tesham Mutna (2:02)
5. Wind in the Caroberta Woods (3:19)
6. The Beast of Beauclair (1:37)
7. Searching for Cecilia Bellant (2:29)
8. The Night of Long Fangs (1:44)
9. Lady of the Lake (1:10)

On sale now for £89.99 through Zavvi.

#CoolArt: 'Attack The Block' prints by Tracie Ching through Vice Press

'Attack The Block' by Tracie Ching.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" 5 colour screen print with neon inks, in a numbered Regular edition of 125 for £39.99 (£44.99 with pin), and a numbered Foil Variant edition of 75 for £44.99 (£49.99 with pin).

On sale Tuesday March 30 at 6pm UK through Vice Press.

Pin

#CoolArt: 'Godzilla vs Kong' prints by Phantom City Creative through Mondo

'Godzilla vs Kong' by Phantom City Creative.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen prints in numbered limited edition of 200 for $50 each.

On sale Tuesday March 30 at 11am CT through Mondo.

Graphic Novel Review: 'Throne Of Ice' by Alain Paris & Val & Saverio Tenuta & Notaro

'Throne Of Ice' is a four part heroic fantasy epic set in a mythical pre-glacial Antarctica 10,000 years ago - long before it becomes a frozen wasteland we know of today. 
 
The premise isn't an original one, it's one that has been told numerous times before in classical literature through to modern times - a scheming Royal aims to rule the kingdom by killing the current ruler and putting their son on the throne, but the illegitimate son is smuggled away before they are discovered and killed, and is then mentored over the years before coming back to fulfill his destiny and reclaim their right to the throne.
 
There is a reason why this plot is so familiar, it's because it works, classic hero's journey type stuff. And it does the job here, carrying the plot along at a decent pace in a good story, but unfortunately it's a very familiar one that doesn't really seem to step out of first gear and stand out from other similarly told stories. The development of the characters suffered as a result for me, as they did seem a bit flat and two dimensional at times however, meaning that I wasn't too invested in some of them.

The lore of this mythical Antarctica is quite interesting though, not heavy handed info dumps but just enough to pique my interest of the world. The glimpses of the other kingdoms and tribes, as our hero travels the continent to fulfill his destiny, and even ancient Atlanteans hinted at for good measure, all add to the story and world building, which I liked.
 
The artwork, by three different artists over the course of the 4 book series, is pretty good, consistent and fits in with the storytelling. There is violence and nudity, although nothing really gratuitous, and there's plenty of details in the panels to keep your attention, allowing you to flow along with the story without getting distracted.

It's an decent read with a set of characters and plot that are very recognizable. With a similarity in its title, if you're a fan of the 'A Song Of Ice And Fire / Game Of Thrones' series, then this could be a quick read for you.

Available at:
and other comic and book stores.

 

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Karmen' by Ingrid Gala

'Karmen' by Ingrid Gala.

Back cover art for the Kirby's Comic Art Variant Edition of 'Karmen' issue #2, published April 2021 by Image Comics.

Monday, March 29, 2021

#CoolArt: 'Primavera (Pampinea)' art print by Chuck Sperry

'Primavera (Pampinea)' by Chuck Sperry.

21" x 30" 7 colour screen print on cream paper, in a signed and numbered edition of 300. Variant editions are also available.

Available on Chuck's website at a random time on Tuesday March 30.

Follow Chuck on Twitter @yosquirt, Facebook and on Instagram @yosquirt for the on sale announcement.

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars Trilogy' 3 print set by Danny Haas through Bottleneck Gallery

'Star Wars Trilogy' by Danny Haas.

Officially licensed 12" x 36" lithograph prints, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 670 for $125 for the 3 print set.

On sale Monday March 29 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' print by Andy Fairhurst through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Savior' by Andy Fairhurst.

Officially licensed 16" x 20" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 375 for $50.

On sale Monday March 29 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'New Works 2021', a mini solo art exhibition by May Ann Licudine (MALL)

Haven Gallery presents 'New Works 2021', a mini solo art exhibition by May Ann Licudine (MALL) featuring a small collection of four new resin pieces featuring ethereal females traversing amidst worlds of celestial wonder and magic.

The exhibition will be available on view at the gallery and on the Haven Gallery website.

The exhibition is on display until April 25 2021.

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'Little Thoughts' Mini Solo Art Exhibition by Lesley Thiel

Haven Gallery presents 'Little Thoughts', a mini solo art exhibition by Lesley Thiel, a figurative artist known for her highly detailed photorealistic paintings. Working in oils, her pieces focus on narrative portraiture and magical realism. She dresses her models – usually children – in imitations of the ruffs and collars of bygone ages, or headdresses of dead flowers and branches. Her paintings contain imagery designed to tell a story of the fate of our species and our relationship to the earth.

The exhibition will be available on view at the gallery and on the Haven Gallery website.

The exhibition is on display until April 25 2021.

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'Connection' Solo Art Exhibition by Kseniia Boko

Haven Gallery presents 'Connection', a solo art exhibition by Kseniia Boko consisting of ten oil paintings and two drawings that embrace the kinship between her quintessential female sitters and the natural world.

The exhibition will be available on view at the gallery and on the Haven Gallery website.

The exhibition is on display until April 25 2021.

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'Lewis Carroll' Group Art Exhibition

Haven Gallery presents 'Lewis Carroll', a group art exhibition inviting artists to look to the writings of Lewis Carroll for inspiration in all visual and thematic elements. Creative homages to the environments, characters, costumes and/or narratives will be explored and reinterpreted in the artists own style.

The exhibition will be available on view at the gallery and on the Haven Gallery website.

The exhibition is on display until April 25 2021.

#CoolArt: New 'Star Wars' prints from Acme Archives

New officially licensed 'Star Wars' prints.

  • 'Until Our Last Breath' by Christophe Vacher. 16" x 24" lithograph print, in a numbered limited edition of 395 for $50, and a signed 18½" x 26" giclee Canvas edition of 95 for $300.
  • 'The High Ground' by PhaseRunner. 16" x 24" lithograph print in a numbered limited edition of 295 for $50.
  • 'Pull Of The Light' by Candice Dailey. 16" x 20" lithograph print in a numbered limited edition of 350 for $50.
  • 'Hoth Evacuation' by Darren Tan. 24" x 16" lithograph print in a numbered limited edition of 250 for $50.

On sale now through Acme Archives.

'Until Our Last Breath' by Christophe Vacher
'The High Ground' by PhaseRunner
'Pull Of The Light' by Candice Dailey
'Hoth Evacuation' by Darren Tan

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Lee Chak Khuen (Puppeteer Lee)

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, or those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Lee Chak Khuen (Puppeteer Lee).

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Saving The Best For Last' by Daniel Horne

'Saving The Best For Last' by Daniel Horne.

Cover art for 'Dragon Magazine' issue #126, published October 1987 by TSR.

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Lee Bermejo

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, or those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Lee Bermejo.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Avalyne, The Life Giver' by Larry Elmore

'Avalyne, The Life Giver' by Larry Elmore.

Cover art for 'Dragon Magazine' issue #140, published December 1988 by TSR.

Friday, March 26, 2021

#CoolArt: 'RWBY' prints by Yin Shian Ng through Nakatomi Inc

'RWBY' by Yin Shian Ng.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen prints, in AP editions for $50 each or $150 for the 4 print set.

On sale now through Nakatomi Inc.

'Ruby'
'Weiss'
'Blake'
'Yang'

Black Caravan Announces New Horror Comic 'Swamp Dogs'

Black Caravan, the new horror imprint for Scout Comics, has signed a deal to publish 'Swamp Dogs'. 
 
In order to promote 'Swamp Dogs', Black Caravan is embarking on a mystery campaign leading up to the release of an ashcan comic in July 2021. “We have never attempted a mystery campaign before, but it just felt right with this book!” said Rich Woodall, Co-Publisher of Black Caravan.
 
Black Caravan will be distributing bookmarks featuring teasers leading up to July. Bookmarks will be included in all subscription boxes for Scout Comics and Black Caravan, as well as being distributed to comic shops around the US. The cover of issue #1, as well as a plot synopsis, will be revealed in July.

'Swamp Dogs' will begin with a 5-issue miniseries. Woodall continued, “We are really pumped to bring this book to the people. We fell in love with the pitch… and it has so much opportunity to grow and shift in different configurations.
 
Following the miniseries, 'Swamp Dogs' will tentatively continue in phases that will include multiple ongoing series, future minis, and standalone issues. “The book is everything we wanted to represent when we started Black Caravan,” said Joseph Schmalke, Co-Publisher of Black Caravan and CCO of toy division Tracker Collectibles, “And the book is just screaming out for some cool figures. We have some great plans for the merchandising on 'Swamp Dogs'. Really, this book has the chance to be the marquee title for our 2021, and something of a game-changer for us as we continue to grow.

The creative team behind 'Swamp Dogs' has been announced as well.
  • Kewber Baal is illustrating the book. His past work includes Army of Darkness: Furious Road, KISS, and Garth Ennis’ Jennifer Blood. He is currently doing the art for Vengeance of Vampirella from Dynamite Entertainment.
  • Colouring the book is comic veteran Ruth Redmond, whose past work includes Deadpool, Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, and Giant-Size X-Men from Marvel, Eve of Extinction from TKO Studios, and work for BOOM! and Valiant.
  • Letterer Steve Wands is a comic industry veteran with over 1400 credits to his name from Attack on Titan, Action Comics, and Batman to Peanuts, Scalped, and Image hit Gideon Falls.
  • Covers are being illustrated by Robert Sammelin, whose comic work includes Green Lantern: Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape From New York, and Neal Stephenson’s Cimarronin. He has also worked as lead artist for the Battlefield, Star Wars: Battlefront, and Mirror’s Edge video game franchises and done work for the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Nike, Waxworks, and Mondo.
  • Co-writers on the comic are JM Brandt, a former contributor to popular entertainment sites Screen Rant and The Sportster, and is a newcomer to comics, and Theo Prasidis, author of Image Comics’ The Doomster’s Monolithic Pocket Alphabet and an upcoming TKO Studios horror series.

#CoolArt: 'Box Turtle & Honeybee' by Brian Mashburn through The People's Print Shop

'Box Turtle & Honeybee' by Brian Mashburn.

12" x 12" archival pigment print, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 50 for $40.

On sale now through The People's Print Shop.