Friday, October 31, 2014
Terminator - Genisys
There are some promotional photos going around of the new Terminator film. Included in these photos from Entertainment Weekly are Matt Smith.Doctor Who - The Moonbase
With the Cybermen returning this week The Gallifrayan Gazette decided to take a look back at some of the classic stories featuring the Cybermen. Today The Moonbase.
DoctorWho:
The Moonbase
By Kit Peddler
“Funny. Funny. Go to all that trouble to make the men do the work. Why? Do it themselves, easy. They're using the men as tools. Why? Don't know. Yes, I do though. There must be something in here they don't like. Pressure? Electricity? Radiation? Maybe. Gravity! Now there's a thought. Gravity. Oh, yes. Gravity.”
After the events of The Underwater Menace The Doctor made the attempt to get Ben, Polly and Jamie to Mars. Where they ended up was not Mars but in fact the moon. The travelers have fun experiencing the low gravity of the moon until Jamie gets hurt. Luckily there is a base on the moon that is there to help control the weather on Earth. But there is a problem in the base. A mysterious plague has swept over the base only infecting a certain few. The Doctor has no idea what is causing the crew of the moonbase to get infected but once The Cybermen have been seen sneaking around it becomes all the more obvious what is going on.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Doctor Who - Attack of the Cybermen
With the Cybermen returning this week The Gallifrayan Gazette decided to take a look back at some of the classic stories featuring the Cybermen. Today Attack of the Cybermen
Doctor Who:
Attack of the Cybermen
By Paula Moore
“Then perhaps you should tell them, because if you don't, they intend to prevent Mondas from being destroyed.”
The Doctor discovers that the Cybermen want to save Mondas but in doing that Earth must be destroyed. The have the perfect weapon in doing it as Haley’s Comet is making its approach back to Earth. The Doctor and Peri stumble upon their plan by searching out a distress signal which leads them to the sewers of London and a secret Cybermen base. The Cybermen capture The Doctor and force him to pilot his TARDIS to Telos so that they can use his TARDIS in their plans to save Mondas. On Telos is an old adversary of The Doctor as he finds out that The Cyber Controller is still alive. There is also a wildcard in the mix as Lytton is involved in this also and The Doctor does not know if he is working for the Cybermen or the Cryons. One thing The Doctor does know about and that is stopping the Cybermen and preserving the web of time by preventing Mondas from being saved.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Space Precinct – Unmasked by Richard James - Book Review
by Ken Parker
Space Precinct is one of those under
appreciated TV shows that not too many people saw or gave a chance to
when it came out in 1994. The show was watched by me for two
reasons. One, it was sci-fi and two, it was by producer Gerry
Anderson who had numerous terrific TV series such as Stingray,
Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO and Space: 1999. Space Precinct
was an idea that was batted around for years, first as a pilot, Space
Police in 1989 and finally was given the green light a few years later. The show had its
charm and despite some problems with finding an identity. Sporting a
good cast, excellent effects, exciting music and all around superb
talent, Space Precinct did fairly well in the UK but failed to
attract audiences in the United States primarily because they were
asleep at 2am (bad time slots).
The look of the series is very familiar
as it appears to be a cop show but in outer space. We have sci-fi
stories and of course, aliens. The make up effects were done by Neil
Gorton (Doctor Who) who produced some excellent aliens including the
two primary races, the Creons and the Tarns. Humans were also
populating the cast including Lt. Brogan (Ted Shackleford) from
Earth. The book, Space Precinct – Unmasked is written by Richard
James, a fresh face in acting. His face would not be seen though in
the show as he played one of the Creons, Orrin. Donning make-up and
prosthetics each day, James would also get to play other parts in the
show.
Richard James has decided to share his
time on this show and includes a wealth of information about the
early beginnings to the wrap of the first season. His point of view
is unique and interesting as it includes his limited perception of
the entire series as well as insights on what the show was going
through with money problems and ratings failings. He brings a nice
sense of humor and perspective that is not jaded nor over joyed with
his experience on the show at the time. He understands, as the narrative goes
on, that it was a job that might lead to better jobs. His enjoyment
of these times also shows through which is contrasted by some of his
fellow actors who were less happy with the series.
The book has little about James and
concentrates more on his involvement on the show. The book also
looks at each episode and includes information about each of those
scripts and what he thought of them at the time. James also pulls
mini interviews and statements from various cast and crew to augment
the text which helps flesh out the structure of the book. We learn more about James as we go along.
As a fan of Space Precinct it was a
surprise to read so much that I did not know about and it certainly
made me want to go back and watch the show again. Richard James is
straight forward but knows how to tease and entertain with his
writing style. Hearing from anyone who played a character 'behind
the mask' is always fascinating to readers because we really don't
know too much from what we see in the finished show.
The book is full of behind the scenes
photos and diagrams that punctuate the overall design which is
pleasing. I know much more about Richard James and Space Precinct.
There is not much out there about the show and so this makes this
book highly sought after for fans. It is also an excellent look at
television production from one of hidden but present cast members.
Not only would Space Precinct and Gerry Anderson fans be interested
in the book but fans of television, movies, sci-fi and the men, and
women behind the mask would also find this book enjoyable.
Special Look at Marvel's The Avengers - Age of Ultron
Love the look Thor has when his hammer moves slightly when Cap tries to pick it up.
Also, who is that girl relaxing with the Avengers in the opening scene???? And no, it is not Scarlet Witch, Maria Hill, Black Widow nor Jane Foster!
Edit - it appears to be actress Claudia Kim who is a scientist who worked on Ultron with Tony.
Also, who is that girl relaxing with the Avengers in the opening scene???? And no, it is not Scarlet Witch, Maria Hill, Black Widow nor Jane Foster!
Edit - it appears to be actress Claudia Kim who is a scientist who worked on Ultron with Tony.
Doctor Who - Earthshock
With the Cybermen returning this week The Gallifrayan Gazette decided to take a look back at some of the classic stories featuring the Cybermen. Today Earthshock.
Doctor Who:
Earthshock
By Eric Saward
DOCTOR: Emotions have their uses.
CYBERLEADER: They restrict and curtail the intellect and logic of the mind.
DOCTOR: They also enhance life! When did you last have the pleasure of smelling a flower, watching a sunset, eating a well-prepared meal?
CYBERLEADER: These things are irrelevant.
DOCTOR: For some people, small, beautiful events is what life is all about!
The Doctor and Adric are having quite the argument. Adric is tired of being teased and being considered an outsider and wants to go home. The Doctor is furious over this as it would require going back into E – Space and through a CVE and would be really tricky if not disastrous. So The Doctor materializes the TARDIS in an underground cave and decides to go outside and calm down leaving Adric to plot the course to his own destruction.
STRAY BULLETS: SUNSHINE & ROSES—A new path of violence
STRAY BULLETS: SUNSHINE & ROSES
A NEW PATH OF VIOLENCE
The cult classic begins a new story arc
about love and bad decisions
CASANOVA: ACEDIA—An all-new, mind-bending adventure begins
CASANOVA: ACEDIA—AN ALL NEW MIND-BENDING ADVENTURE BEGINS
Casanova Quinn r eturns to solve the mystery of…
Casanova Quinn
Eisner Award-winners Matt Fraction, Gabriel Bá, and Fábio Moon team up with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon for an all-new Casanova Quinn story in CASANOVA: ACEDIA #1, coming to Image Comics on January 7.
In CASANOVA: ACEDIA #1, Casanova Quinn returns to find himself caught between unlocking the riddle of his own past and discovering the hidden history of his mysterious new criminal benefactor. “When we last saw him, Casanova Quinn crash-landed on our Earth from the ruins of his past with absolutely no memory of who he is, where he came from, or anything that happened to him before — but he knows he was somebody dangerous and that people are out to kill him," said Fraction. "So new readers and Cass alike have the exact same blank-slate context for this all-new adventure in Los Angeles.”
Milligan and Nord Conquer ETERNAL WARRIOR: DAYS OF STEEL #2
Valiant is proud to present an advance preview for ETERNAL WARRIOR: DAYS OF STEEL #2 (of 3) – the next bone-breaking issue of the all-new limited series from legendary writer Peter Milligan (Hellblazer, Shade the Changing Man) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (X-O Manowar, Conan) ! Be here on December 3rd as two master storytellers unite to unleash a brutal chronicle torn from the blood-stained history of the Earth's own immortal champion – the Eternal Warrior!
Valiant Summons PUNK MAMBO #0 in November!
Oi! Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of PUNK MAMBO #0 – a sinister new one-shot tale revealing the origin of Valiant's pogo-punk priestess from comics icon Peter Milligan (Hellblazer) and rising star Robert Gill (ARMOR HUNTERS: HARBINGER)! In the tradition of HARBINGER #0, SHADOWMAN #0 and X-O MANOWAR #0, explore the eerie beginnings of New Orleans' most unorthodox practitioner of the dark arts for the first time anywhere on November 19th!
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #25 (ANNIVERSARY HULLABALOO!) | HARBINGER: OMEGAS #3 (of 3) – In Stores October 29th
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #25 (ANNIVERSARY HULLABALOO!)
Written by FRED VAN LENTE, JOHN LAYMAN, RAY FAWKES, JUSTIN JORDAN, DONNY CATES & ELIOT RAHAL, and JOEY ESPOSITO
Art by CLAYTON HENRY, RAMON VILLALOBOS, ANDY KUHN, KHARI EVANS, RAFER ROBE RTS, JOE EISMA, and BARRY KITSON
Cover A by CLAYTON HENRY (AUG141720)
Cover B by SHAWN CRYSTAL (AUG141721)
Variant Cover by PERE PEREZ (AUG141722)
Throwback Variant by JIM CALAFIORE (AUG141723)
Variant Cover by MICHAEL WALSH (AUG141724)
IT ALL ENDS HERE…SERIOUSLY…THIS TIME IT LITERALLY ALL ENDS HERE. (MAYBE?!)
New Comic Book Checklist For October 29th
DARK HORSE COMICS
Aliens: Fire And Stone 2
Baltimore: Wolf And the Apostle 1
Battlepug:THC: 3-Sit Stay Die
Blackout:TPB: 1-Into Dark
Captain Midnight 16
Conan: King Conan: Chronicles of King Conan:TPB: 9-Blood Of Serpent
Conan: The A venger 7
Deep Gravity 4
EC Archives:THC: Tales From the Crypt 5
Goon: Occasion of Revenge 3
Groo vs. Conan 4
Massive 28
Mind MGMT 27
Project Black Sky:TPB: Secret Files
Sundowners 3
Vachss Underground:HC:
DC COMICS
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Marvel Vs. DC - Does DC have a chance to compete?
This is an updated post from a few weeks ago with some more titles and dates confirmed. Included are the names of all the Marvel films into 2019. We have DC, Marvel and the Marvel products released by Fox and Sony.I always see this as a war between DC and Marvel and some of the release dates will have them battling for the Box Office. It is interesting to note that these heavy hitters will be competing for biggest box office for the year not only against one another but against Star Wars, Terminator, Jurassic World, Independence Day 2, and a bunch of Avatar films. The superhero film will not be alone at the top of the box office and one will see if that genre can continue to perform strongly over the years.
Here is a schedule and some thoughts after.
Marvel Announcements - Avengers, Black Panther and Captain Marvel
Lots of news coming from Marvel including the casting of Black Panther and the two part Avengers film.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/28/marvel-black-panther-captain-marvel_n_6062940.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592
Some of these we already knew -
Captain America - Civil War - May 6, 2016 with Iron Man appearing. This is based on the comic book Civil War and will have infighting among the Avengers.
Doctor Strange - November 4, 2016 - This should star Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) which is a superb choice for this part.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 - May 5, 2017 - Yeah, this was a given.
Thor: Ragnarok - July 2017 - This was a bit of a surprise but makes sense.
Black Panther - November 3, 2017 - Chadwick Boseman (42) is set to play the title character but you see his introduction in Captain America: Civil War.
The Avengers - Infinity War Part 1 - May 4, 2018 - Wow a two part movie that will more than likely see the existing Avengers along with the new team being formed after the events of The Avengers Age of Ultron.
Captain Marvel -(July 6, 2018) Well, our first stand alone female superhero movie by Marvel. A rumor has it that she makes an appearance in the next Avengers film.
Inhumans - November 2, 2018 - a new group of heros.
The Avengers - Infinity War Part 2 - May 3, 2019 - DC, you didn't think it would be that easy, did you?
Doctor Who - The Tomb of the Cybermen
With the Cybermen returning this week The Gallifrayan Gazette decided to take a look back at some of the classic stories featuring the Cybermen. Today The Tomb of the Cybermen.
Doctor Who:
The Tomb of the Cybermen
By Kit Pedler and
Gerry Davis
“Oh yes, I can when I want to. And that's the point, really. I have to really want to, to bring them back in front of my eyes. The rest of the time they sleep in my mind, and I forget. And so will you. Oh yes, you will. You'll find there's so much else to think about. So remember, our lives are different to anybody else's. That's the exciting thing. There's nobody in the universe can do what we're doing. You must get some sleep and let this poor old man stay awake.”
The Tomb of the Cybermen is the earliest complete story to survive featuring Patrick Troughton. It was found in Hong Kong back in 1991 and was until The Enemy of the World was found with The Web of Fear (minus ep 3) the only complete story from Season 5 of Doctor Who. The Tomb of the Cybermen opens up Season 5 and also brings back The Cybermen yet again last seen in The Moonbase (which is out on DVD with animated missing episodes 1 &3). What is a pretty cool side bar for Season 5 is that it is known as The Season of Monsters. The Cybermen start off the Season of Monsters in The Tomb of the Cybermen and also finishes it with the Cybermen returning in The Wheel in Space. So in essence Season 5 is bookend with Cybermen stories.
Monday, October 27, 2014
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Doctor Who - Peter Capaldi On The Cover of This Weeks Radio Times
Out tomorrow in the UK is another Doctor Who Radio Times cover. Peter Capaldi makes his second appearance as The Doctor to promote the Series 8 Finale.
Marvel Casts Benedict Cumberbatch As Doctor Strange
It appears that Marvel has finally cast Doctor Strange and it is none other than Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch. Once talks with Joaquin Phoenix have fell through the search was on for a new Doctor Strange. Cumberbatch was one of three on a shortlist to replace him as Sherlock beat out Keanu Reeves and Colin Farrell. Doctor Strange will be part of Phase 3 and will be out July 8th 2016.
Source: CBR
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56641
Doctor Who - In the Forest of the Night Review (Minor Spoilers)
Doctor Who:
In the Forest of the Night
By
Frank Cottrell Boyce
“This is my world too. I walk your Earth. I breathe your air.”
In the Forest of the Night sounds like a title to a fairytale more than it does for Doctor Who story. But then again that was more or less the gist of the story as it was full of fairytale references. From Little Red Riding Hood to Handsel and Gretel In the Forest of the Night was one big fairytale. It was a very different story with all the trees that had sprung up over London and the world for that matter and that was another fairytale reference in itself as forests are supposed to be dark and scary and the one that The Doctor was in was just that. It was full of wolves and tigers and seemed to have over grown all of London and The Doctor had to find Maebh, who herself was dressed as Little Red Riding Hood, who had wandered off into the forest and seemed to be the only one that knew what was going on. Like I said it was a different story.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Doctor Who – In the Forest of the Night Review (spoilers)
Review by Ken Parker
When fans watch their favorite TV show,
sometimes they fight to see the best of a particular bad episode.
Some fans like everything about their series while others are very
critical. I think this year I have been critical but have also
managed to see more good than bad. Overall this season has been a
vast improvement of late and this is because the stories are concise,
direct and less frantic. Peter Capaldi delivers a Doctor that is
silly and jumping all over the place. He has an internal energy of
wit and eccentricity that channels some of the best qualities from
previous Doctors like Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker. This gravitas
adds validity to each story and helps disguise some of each episodes
shortcomings. “In the Forest of the Night” is and episode that
has split fandom just as “Rings of Akhaten” did last season. You
either hate it or love it.Saturday, October 25, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014
Doctor Who - Synopsis For The Series 8 Finale "Death in Heaven"
We are in the home stretch and the synopsis for the finale of Series 8 is 3 Saturday's away. Will we finally find out who Missy is and what all the Cybermen in London are doing. I guess we'll find out on November 8th.
With Cybermen on the streets of London, old friends unite against old enemies and the Doctor takes to the air in a startling new role.
Can the mighty UNIT contain Missy? As the Doctor faces his greatest challenge, sacrifices must be made before the day is won.
Written by Steven Moffat
Directed by Rachel Talalay
Guest stars: Michele Gomez, Chris Addison, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jemma Redgrave, Ingrid Oliver
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Doctor Who: The Complete Eighth Series lands on Blu-ray and DVD December 9 from BBC Home Entertainment
DOCTOR WHO:
THE COMPLETE EIGHTH SERIES
Includes Exclusive Footage from London Premiere featuring Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Steven Moffat
Street Date: December 9, 2014
Suggested Retail Price: DVD $79.98 ($99.90 in Canada)
Blu-ray $89.98 ($109.50 in Canada)
Length: Approx. 586 mins + bonus material / 4-disc set (Blu-ray)/ 5-disc set (DVD)
New York – October 23, 2014 – The new era of Doctor Who has begun and on December 9, 2014 Doctor Who: The Complete Eighth Series lands on Blu-ray and DVD. The most recent season sees a brand new face at the controls of the TARDIS with Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It) as the Doctor. TV Guide Magazine calls his performance “Absolutely brilliant” and People Magazine says “His arrival in the premiere is a jolt – and a joy.” Relive all 12 episodes of this electrifying season, as well as bonus features including EXCLUSIVE footage from the London Premiere Q&A with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, four EXCLUSIVE episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, a special documentary following Doctor Who: The World Tour, and many more.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Gerry Anderson's Firestorm Kickstarter - Still Some Time to Be Part of the Adventure!!
Jamie Anderson, Gerry's son, is spearheading a new project based on Gerry (Thunderbirds, UFO, Space: 1999) Anderson's concept created in 2002. The idea of a team combating terrorists with high tech craft and weapons sounds like a perfect Anderson like project and this one will be done with miniatures, practical effects and puppets along the same vein as Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.The Kickstarter has reached its primary goal to produce a minisode and several stretch goals including funding for a new scene and a huge explosion.
The Kickstarter has raised over 65K pounds and is hoping to reach higher with more goals.
New pledge gifts include prototypes of actual prop weapons that will be used in the production. There are still some other gifts available from a copy on DVD or blu-ray to a real prop to your likeness being used for one of the puppets (anyone have some extra cash to send my why so I can do this? Thanks)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1717674777/gerry-andersons-firestorm-filmed-in-ultramarionati
Doctor Who - Synopsis For The Widow's Assassin
The Doctor Who Main Range continues on with the 6th Doctor and Peri. This is the first story in the mini trilogy of stories featuring this TARDIS crew. It stars Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant in their familiar roles as the 6th Doctor and Peri. You can order it from the Big Finish website.
http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/the-widow-s-assassin-864
Once, long ago, in a land of monsters and corridors, a fair maiden was captured, and placed in a deep sleep.
She was used to being captured, and she had a hero who rescued her on just such occasions. But this time the hero never came.
And the fair maiden slept on.
Eventually, a King rescued the maiden, and made her his bride, which many wise old women might tell you is just another way of capturing fair maidens.
And still the fair maiden slept on.
Then, the hero had another stab at rescuing the maiden from her prison, but he was too late. And, more importantly, he had forgotten the rules of fairy tales.
He didn’t slay the dragon.
Written By: Nev Fountain
Directed By: Ken Bentley
Cast
Colin Baker (The Doctor), Nicola Bryant (Peri), Tim Chipping (Constable Wolsey/Mandrake), John Banks (Baron Pteratrark/Guard Two), Andrew Dickens (Reverand Flitamus/Guard One), FIona Sheehan (Princess Dirani), Glynn Sweet (Harcross The Ever-Patient/Pheen-Tu/Flunkey)
So good, it's CRIMINAL
SO GOOD, IT’S CRIMINAL
Critically acclaimed CRIMINAL comes to Image with one-shot and trade paperbacks
Image Comics is thrilled to announce that CRIMINAL, the award-winning series by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, is finally returning to print in beautifully designed new editions, beginning in January.
And to celebrate the return of the comic that solidified their reputations as Masters of Noir, Brubaker and Phillips, along with colorist Elizabeth Breitweiser, are creating a special 48-page one-shot sure to excite diehard fans and pull in new readers alike. For the true CRIMINAL fanatic, a special CRIMINAL: SAVAGE EDITION magazine-sized variant will also be available.
IXTH GENERATION bursts onto scene
IXTH GENERATION BURSTS ONTO SCENE
The Top Cow Universe expands with an all-new IX spin-off series
Writer Matt Hawkins (THINK TANK) pens a new Top Cow IX Utopia—built on a history of genocide and featuring haunting artwork by Stjepan Sejic—in IXTH GENERATION, coming this January.
Set in the future, IXTH GENERATION inhabits a world where there is no more natural death, no needs unfilled and everything you could ever want is yours… as long as you’re one of the ones chosen to live in this new Utopia and you’re willing to subjugate yourself to these new self-proclaimed gods with "IX"s emblazoned on them.
Fantasy adventure has full REYN
FANTASY ADVENTURE HAS FULL REYN
This January, Kel Symons and Nathan Stockman
kick off an all-new sword & sorcery epic
Fan favorite Kel Symons (THE MERCENARY SEA, I LOVE TROUBLE) teams up with Nathan Stockman (I LOVE TROUBLE) for an all new series in REYN, a sweeping fantasy following two unlikely adventurers on the path to uncovering the mysteries that surround their destinies.
RESURRECTIONISTS #1 | Fred Van Lente
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RESURRECTIONISTS #1 | Fred Van Lente | Maurizio Rosenzweig | Moreno Dinisio | Juan Doe (ONGOING)
Are you near-death experienced? Framed architect-turned-thief Jericho Way has discovered he’s a Resurrectionist, one of a select group of people who can not only remember their past lives, but become them. Two groups are now after his services—the Sojourn corporation, which wants to
DRIFTER reveals early artwork
DRIFTER REVEALS EARLY ARTWORK
The new dark sci-fi series has the industry abuzz
“Before their untimely deaths, the great Ivan Brandon and Nic Klein produced one final, amazing comic.” —Jonathan Hickman
Image Comics is pleased to reveal early artwork from writer Ivan Brandon (Wolverine, Men of War) and artist Nic Klein (Captain America, Thor), from their new, dark sci-fi series, DRIFTER. The ongoing series will launch with issue #1 on 11/12 and final order cutoff deadline for retailers is 10/20.
THE DELINQUENTS #3 (of 4) – In Stores October 22nd, 2014!
GET DELINQUENT!
As the road trip from hell enters its penultimate pit stop, our curious cuatro must make a choice that will FOREVER CHANGE THE WORLD…or at least change the course of HOBO HISTORY as we know it! With only a mysterious ass-map (yes, we said ass-map!) to guide them, Archer and Armstrong and Quantum and Woody are about out to discover the HOLE of America…uncover the secrets of their mysterious benefactor…and take down corporate America while they’re at it! It’s independent comics, we can do whatever we want, baby!
Fantastic Creatures and Family Secrets in SHUTTER
FANTASTIC CREATURES AND FAMILY SECRETS IN SHUTTER
A former girl-adventurer gets drawn back into the field in November graphic novel
Adventure is Kate Kristopher’s heritage. For generations, Kristophers have faced danger and laughed their heads off. But after her father’s death, Kate leaves it behind. She wants a regular life, and in SHUTTER VOLUME 1: WANDERLOST, she thinks she has it. However, if a Kristopher won’t go find adventure, it will find her.
In the November urban fantasy graphic novel by Joe Keatinge (GLORY) and Leila del Duca, a revelation about Kate’s family draws her back into the life she was raised for, leading her into a mystery darker and more dangerous than any she’s encountered before.
RAI #5 – Kindt & Crain Launch "Battle for New Japan" in December!
After multiple sell-outs and a myriad of critical acclaim, Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain are returning to the year 4001 this December for an all-new volume for the series that everyone is talking about – RAI!
Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of RAI #5 – the FIRST ISSUE of an all-new story arc for the series Comic Book Resources calls "an immersive experience…unlike anything else in comics." Written by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (THE VALIANT, Mind MGMT) with fully painted artwork by superstar artist Clayton Crain (X-Force, Carnage), start reading here as "Battle for New Japan" unleashes a pivotal new turning point for the spirit guardian of the rising sun!
A Superhero for the Millennial Generation in THE BOUNCE
A SUPERHERO FOR THE 21st CENTURY IN THE BOUNCE
20-something lives a double life in November graphic novel by Joe Casey and David Messina
Jasper Jenkins is a pretty typical 20-something -- who just happens to have gained superpowers through very surreal circumstances. When he's not hanging out and doing a lot of nothing, Jasper puts on a costume and hits the streets as The Bounce, a superhero in a world that's not used to super-powered heroes and villains. And it’s this slacker and this world that Joe Casey (SEX, BUTCHER BAKER THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER) and David Messina explore in their super-sized Image Comics graphic novel THE BOUNCE, out this winter.
MANIFEST DESTINY—Begins a new chapter
MANIFEST DESTINY—BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER
The third arc of Skybound’s hit adventure series
sails into a new territories
“Manifest Destiny combines the revisionist history of Sleepy Hollow with the ensemble-based survival horror of The Walking Dead, a premise that has proven immensely engaging over the past year thanks to Dingess’ balance of visceral terror, emotional drama, and dark comedy.” —The AV Club
Gods Are the Ultimate Pop Stars in THE WICKED + THE DIVINE
GODS ARE THE ULTIMATE POP STARS IN
THE WICKED + THE DIVINE
Gillen and McKelvie team up on November graphic novel
Every 90 years, twelve gods incarnate in the bodies of ordinary people. For two years, they are loved. They are hated. They are stars. And then they are dead. The Image Comics series THE WICKED + THE DIVINE is the stunning new work from the critically acclaimed and reader-beloved Young Avengers team, Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. THE WICKED + THE DIVINE VOLUME 1: THE FAUST ACT will be in stores in November.
New Comic Book Checklist For October 22nd
DARK HORSE COMICS
BPRD: Plague of Frogs:TPB: 1
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer: Season 10: 8
Colder: Bad Seed 1
Dark Ages 3
Fathers Day 1
Halo: Escalation 11
Pop 3
Predator: Fire And Stone 1
Terminator: Enemy of My Enemy 6
Tomb Raider 9
DC COMICS
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Doctor Who - Synopsis and Trailer For The Doctor's Tale
This months The Early Adventures is another 1st Doctor adventure this time with with Vicki joining Barbara and Ian for a story that takes place in England's past. In fact it is the year 1400 and the time of Henry the IV just after he takes the crown from Richard the II. The Doctor's Tale stars William Russel and Maureen O'Brien as Ian and Vicky. You can order this release from the Big Finish website.
http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/the-doctor-s-tale-886
England, 1400. Winter. Blood in the snow. Henry IV has usurped the throne, and deposed King Richard II languishes in Pomfret Castle.
Meanwhile the Doctor and his companions preside over New Year revels at Sonning Palace.
But Sonning is a prison, treachery is in the air and murderous Archbishop Thomas Arundel will stop at nothing to crush the rebellion.
As the Doctor and Barbara take the road to Canterbury, Vicki finds a royal friend and Ian is dragged into a dark web of conspiracy at whose heart sits that teller of tales, Geoffrey Chaucer.
Written By: Marc Platt
Directed By: Ken Bentley
Cast
William Russell (Ian Chesterton/The Doctor), Maureen O’Brien (Vicki/Barbara Wright/Narrator), Gareth Armstrong (Geoffrey Chaucer), Joseph Kloska (Sir Thomas de Wensley), Alice Haig (Isabella), John Banks (Thomas Arundel)
Monday, October 20, 2014
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