June 29, 2010 Johanna Comic News Leave a comment

Life With Archie Gains Placement in Toys R Us

The new Life With Archie magazine, following alternate-universe stories with Archie married to either Betty or Veronica, will be carried in the almost-600 US Toys R Us stores, along with some other Archie Comics, beginning in August. Per the press release: Until recently, Toys Я Us carried a limited selection of magazines and comics. Now, through the combined marketing efforts of Kable News and Select Media Services, Archie Comic Publications, Inc. will have a huge presence in ALL 585 US […]

June 29, 2010 Johanna DCU Original Animation 2 comments

More Superman/Batman Apocalypse News, Including Casting

Now that news of September’s Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated film has leaked, Warner today sent out the official announcement, including a much better cover image … that’s also missing the Green Arrow slug. Here’s the press release, with some kibitzing: To save an earthbound Kryptonian, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight unite once again -– this time to battle the powerful forces of Darkseid -– in Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, the ninth entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe […]

June 28, 2010 Johanna Viz Manga Reviews One comment

Kingyo Used Books Volume 1

This charming ode to the wonder of reading, specifically the memories that manga can create, will touch the heart of any book lover. Kingyo Used Books carries most every manga series ever. That helps them find just the right book for their customers, one that the visitors may not even realize they’re looking for. The introductory chapter of the series by Seimu Yoshizaki I found very sympathetic. A young man enters the store, not to look for a beloved story, […]

June 28, 2010 KC Television Reviews One comment

Tom & Jerry Deluxe Anniversary Collection

Review by KC Carlson Oh, what to do… what to do… One the one hand, the Tom & Jerry Deluxe Anniversary Collection might be an excellent “greatest hits”-type collection for the casual Tom & Jerry fan. On the other, if you’re a serious animation collector, you are going to be extremely frustrated and upset with this collection. On yet another hand (we are talking about cartoons, after all), this could be looked upon as yet another example of the WB […]

June 27, 2010 Johanna Other Publishers 3 comments

The Knight Life: Chivalry Ain’t Dead

Keith Knight‘s first successful* comic strip was The K Chronicles, running in alternative weekly papers. (*I’m judging success here by longevity, running for over a decade, and that it’s usually quite funny.) In May 2008, Knight added to his repertoire, which also included the editorial-style (th)ink, a more traditional newspaper comic strip, The Knight Life. Like K Chronicles, the daily Knight Life is autobiographical. Chivalry Ain’t Dead contains the first year and four months of the strip in over 200 […]

June 26, 2010 Johanna Manga News One comment

Tokyopop Enters Digital Comics With OEL Manga

Late yesterday, Tokyopop sent out an announcement that they had made “more than fifty volumes of manga available immediately for digital download” through Zinio. Most of the books are from Tokyopop’s OEL arm, works created in English, not translated from Japan; Tokyopop likely doesn’t have the rights to upload any licensed properties, only those they own. Titles announced include Bizenghast, Dramacon, and Princess Ai, the book written by Tokyopop’s CEO Stuart Levy. Don’t look to buy any of those specific […]

June 26, 2010 Johanna DCU Original Animation One comment

Next DC Original Animated Film Is Another Superman/Batman

While Warner Home Video is promoting Batman: Under the Red Hood, out July 27, with interviews and film clips like this one, where Batman and Red Hood argue about tactics: News has already leaked about the next original direct-to-DVD DC animated film. Shown here is what the Superman homepage is reporting will be the cover for Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, due out September 28. As expected, Warner is sticking with the big brand-name properties now, focusing on well-known characters. Looks like Darkseid […]

June 25, 2010 Johanna Comic News One comment

Three More Koontz Graphic Novels Announced

Continuing from In Odd We Trust, the first Odd Thomas graphic novel, Del Rey Books is going to release three more. Odd Thomas, a fry cook who can communicate with the dead, first appeared in four Dean Koontz novels. As part of their press release, Del Rey said that In Odd We Trust is in its sixth printing and “continues to sell strongly”. Odd Is on Our Side will be the next graphic novel. It will be written by Fred […]

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