Today, Ryan Stegman (@RyanStegman) tweeted out a link to his Tumblr page that showcases his cover art for “The Superior Spider-Man”. I’m a big fan of Stegman’s work from his time on Scarlet Spider and think this is a perfect fit for him.
In an interview with writer Dan Slott, over at USA Today, Dan describes the new Peter Parker as darker and should no longer be considered a ‘friendly neighborhood’ Spider-Man. To reiterate his point, the first story arc is titled: “Hero or Menace?”
Venditti, Nord and Hairsine Launch
X-O MANOWAR Into PLANET DEATH
Here’s an early look at 3 pages of pencils by Cary Nord from X-O Manowar #9 coming in January 2013 from Valiant Comics.
Press release
Valiant is proud to announce Planet Death — a six-part blockbuster that will see X-O Manowar attempt to save Earth from an alien onslaught by mounting a one-man invasion of The Vine homeworld!
Valiant’s first star-studded storyline of the new year begins with the two-part Prelude to Planet Death in X-O Manowar #9 and #10 by New York Times best-selling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) and comics superstar Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! Then, the invasion begins in full force with Planet Death — Part 1 (of 4) in X-O Manowar #11, featuring the triumphant return of Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan). The cosmos-quaking culmination of X-O Manowar’s first year in the Valiant Universe starts here!
Dark Horse Announces The Promotion of Scott Allie To Editor in Chief
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Dark Horse is pleased to announce that Scott Allie has been promoted to editor in chief.
Allie, who celebrated his eighteenth year with the company last month, made his mark at Dark Horse quickly when he began editing Mike Mignola’s Hellboy only a month after joining the Editorial department. Since that time, he has gone on to both write and edit some of the company’s top-selling books, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and cult favorites like The Goon,and he continues to collaborate with Mignola, including cowriting the upcoming series B.P.R.D.Hell on Earth: The Abyss of Time.
He has shepherded multiple projects with names outside the comics industry, such as Lance Henriksen with To Hell You Ride and Gerard Way with The Umbrella Academy. Along with Dark Horse’s director of public relations, Jeremy Atkins, and recently appointed VP of Marketing, Matt Parkinson, Allie helped to develop and edit the company’s first foray into digital publishing with the critically acclaimed anthology MySpace Dark Horse Presents. Most recently, he engineered a three-month publishing initiative that showcases some of the company’s best horror titles and introduces new miniseries by top-tier talent.
Superstars Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie Usher In
A New Age Of Teen Heroes!
Press release
This October, a brand new team arrives on the scene to show what they are made of in Young Avengers #1, kicking offthe all-new ongoing series care of the blockbuster creative team of writer Kieron Gillen and artists Jamie McKelvie, Mike Norton and Matt Wilson! As part of Marvel NOW!, Young Avengers joins a number of titles that will take the Marvel Universe in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes to deliver all-new ongoing series, great for new and lapsed readers alike!
Aspen Comics New York Comic Con 2012 Events and Exclusives
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Aspen Comics is excited to return to the Big Apple and the New York Comic Con on the eve of their tenth anniversary, and have released their schedule of events and exclusives for the weekend. Creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Soulfire), Peter Steigerwald (Lady Mechanika, Soulfire), JT Krul (Soulfire, Mindfield), Greg Pak (Dead Man’s Run), Alex Konat (Fathom, Mindfield), Khary Randolph (Charismagic), Emilio Lopez (Charismagic: The Death Princess), Cory Smith (Broken Pieces), Jordan Gunderson (Executive Assistant: Assassins) and more will be taking part in Aspen’s plans for the weekend including the Official Aspen Comics Panel 2012 and creator signings at the Aspen Comics Booth #1213 throughout the weekend.
Marvel Celebrates Spider-Man’s Birthday at New York Comic Con!
Historic Events Planned To Honor World’s Greatest Super Hero
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Spider-Man is known as the World’s Greatest Super Hero, and next week at New York Comic Con (Oct 11-14), join Marvel in celebrating his birthday! Next Sunday, October 14th is Spidey’s birthday and for a Super Hero this big, we know nothing less than making history would be suitable—so in the days leading up this memorable day, Marvel is pulling out all the stops!
“Spider-Man is one of the most popular and special characters in the world, so we wanted to make sure we celebrated his birthday in a big way ” said Dan Buckley, Publisher & President of the Print, Animation & Digital Divisions, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. “From working with the New York City Mayor’s Office for a very special announcement, to partnering with our friends at Hallmark Cards to make history, we’re ensuring that New York Comic Con is the place for fans of all ages to celebrate Spider-Man!”
Superstar Creator Frank Cho Takes Wolverine
In A Savage New Direction!
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This January, Wolverine embarks on a vicious journey back home that can only be housed in Savage Wolverine #1, kicking offthe all-new ongoing series from superstar creator Frank Cho! As part of Marvel NOW!, Savage Wolverine joins a number of titles that will take the Marvel Universe in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes to deliver all-new ongoing series, great for new and lapsed readers alike!
Joe Quesada Unveils Marvel NOW! On Jimmy Kimmel Live Tomorrow on ABC!
Tune in Tues., October 9 at 12/11c For Historic Mighty Marvel Team Up
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Marvel NOW! brings the top creators together with the biggest Super Heroes to deliver all new ongoing series beginning this Wednesday with Uncanny Avengers #1. But there may be a new star joining the Marvel pantheon…and it’s Jimmy Kimmel?
That’s right, this Tuesday, October 9, at 12/11c, Marvel NOW! comes to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, as Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada visits the most exciting late night show on television to find out if there’s a chance for a mighty Marvel team-up of epic proportions. But just what ideas does Jimmy Kimmel have in mind for Marvel NOW!? And what surprise does Joe have in store for everyone?
