Podcasts about Top Cow Productions

This week the guys discuss Deadpool's news ongoing series, DSTLRY's newly announced comics and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Dave Baker to discuss his new graphic novel over at Top Cow Productions called Mary Tyler MooreHawk. You can check out this title and more using the links below. https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/DEC231104 https://www.heydavebaker.com/ Don't forget the guys talk about the comics they are reading off the shelves from last week, and as always all of the news fit for print. Comics we discuss in this episode: Creepshow #5 Jay Garrick: The Flash #3 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22 No/One #7 Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #6 Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #4 Scrapper #6 Timeless #1 Star Wars: Revelations #1 Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 Titans: Beast World #3 Superman #9 Capwolf and the Howling Commandos #3 G.O.D.S. #3 Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition Vol. 1 Support the show by using our Amazon Associate Link. Click below and shop: https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime?linkCode=ur1&primeCampaignId=prime_assoc_ft&tag=fortresscom02-20 Get your Fortress Comics merchandise with the link below https://www.teepublic.com/user/fortress-comics Want to talk comics and chat with the hosts of your favorite Fortress Comics content? Join our facebook group with the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1607250199464647/?ref=share FortressofComicNews.com https://chriscomicscorner.substack.com/ YouTube.com/FortressComics Chris twitter @fortresschris Mike twitter @fortressricker Patreon.com/FortressComics Thanks for Listening! #marvel #marvelcomics #mcu #dccomics #comicbooks #comicnews #podcast #indiecomics  #batman

Our interview and brew time with creator Simon Birks.  Antarctica from @topcow. Hit us up at Email: CBCPodcast@gmail.com, Twitter: @CBCO_Podcast, or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicbooks_coldones/

We are back! In the 1990s that is with our hair braided and our ancient artifacts in hand as we explore the many versions of Lara Croft Tomb Raider from video games to films to her VERY 90's team up with Michael Turner and Marc Silvestri's Witchblade! We talk 1996's Tomb Raider video game, Lara's first appearance in Sega Mean Machines Magazine and the 1997 comics cross over from Top Cow Productions. Ep. 115 What if Tomb Raider Lara Croft made her comic book debut in New York City alongside Witchblade?From Tomb Raider / Witchblade #1 by Top Cow Comics 1997Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersThis is a jewel of an episode as we talk all things Lara Croft Tomb Raider! Guido and Rob share their backstories with this iconic kickass hero before talking about the 90's video games, the Angelina Jolie films and of course, her history in comics including her 1997 crossover with the character Witchblade from writer & artist Michael Turner. We also wonder what's next from Lara, the connections with The X-Files, Angel and other "dark" 90's media and if Lara will ever have a crossover with Xena Warrior Princess! Reading List: Tomb Raider (video game, 1996) Tomb Raider comics in Sega Mean Machines #47-50 (magazine, 1997) Tomb Raider / Witchblade #1 (comic book, 1997) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Doug Wagner is a comic book writer best known for his dark comedy, horror work on Image Comics' VINYL and PLASTIC. He's also recently finished running three successful Kickstarter campaigns for THOMAS RIVER with Brian Stelfreeze, YUMI: SPY FATALE, BADDIE ROYALE with Hoyt Silva, and NARCO with Daniel Hillyard. Some of his other works include BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, WORLD OF WARCRAFT: BLOODSWORN, and GUN CANDY. Over the past 15 years, Doug has written for such companies as The CW Network, CBS, NFL, TruTV, Summit Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, DC Comics, Blizzard Entertainment, Image Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Top Cow Productions, and 12-Gauge Comics. He currently resides somewhere in the mountains of Utah where he conspires with his three rescue cats about felines ruling the world, reads tons of comics, and attempts to grow the oddest succulents he can find. Instagram: @Doug.Wagner13 Website: www.shocknoggin.com

On Episode 28 of the Get Overit Podcast, we sit down with Matt Hawkins, president and COO of Top Cow Productions, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the biggest players in the comic book industry this year. “Top Cow was founded in 1992 by Mark Silvestri, one of six artists who all left Marvel comics together to form a company called Image Comics. It was Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Mark Silvestri, Jim Lee, Eric Larson, and Jim Valentino,” Matt says. “They all left together and created a new company, basically to fight for creator rights. They wanted to own their own content and they wanted to own and control the characters and their creations.” Matt has been at Top Cow for almost 25 years, and in the industry for a total of 29 years, though that wasn't necessarily the path he saw himself on at the start. He wasn't a fan of comic books growing up, and he credits his ability to write with playing Dungeons & Dragons. His academic path led toward a master's degree in Physics from UCLA. His work in the comic book industry—he has written over 600 books—is steeped richly in research, which he revels in. “I do a deep dive. And in many cases, the research I do on projects takes years. I did a book called The Clock, a few years ago, which was about the weaponization of cancer. And I spent four or five years researching it, interviewed several immuno-therapists and actually brought a couple people on board that would edit me and make sure it was authentic. And in the back of books like that, which I do heavy research, I include what I call a science class, which explains the research and where they can go to see that this is actually legitimate. The idea of the weaponization of cancer might seem absurd, but it's very plausible, probable, and it could have already happened. And I explain all that and show how it works.”Matt has had to imagine many different types of lives and scenarios for audiences of mixed interests and behaviors over his career. “The most successful book I'm writing right now is about an ethically non-monogamous couple. A romance book written for women. That book is published in 27 languages, 57 countries around the world. It's my most successful book, read primarily by middle-aged women.”Why does Matt encourage other dreamers to look for opportunities to veer off course? “Nothing ventured, nothing gained,” he says. “Most people don't take advantage of opportunities that present themselves. I honestly got lucky. I got a lucky opportunity…And then I fought hard and honed my skills. And I've been doing this for 30 years. And you're right. I don't see me doing anything else. And I really love what I do. For me, my work is a joy.”

The Darkness is a first-person shooter video game developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by 2K Games for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game was released in 2007 in North America and Europe and it is based on The Darkness comic book series published by Top Cow Productions. A sequel titled The Darkness II was released in 2012.[1] The player takes on the role of Jackie Estacado (Kirk Acevedo), with the story presented through narration by himself. On the evening of his 21st birthday, Jackie is targeted for assassination by his "Uncle" Paulie Franchetti (Dwight Schultz) out of sheer paranoia that Jackie is after his position as the Don. As night falls, the Darkness (Mike Patton) - an ancient demonic force which has inhabited Jackie's bloodline for generations - violently manifests and massacres his pursuers. With his new powers, Jackie gradually dismantles Paulie's drug and money laundering operations. Condemned: Criminal Origins[a] is a first-person survival horror video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Sega. It was released worldwide in 2005 on the Xbox 360, with a Microsoft Windows version released in 2006. With the developer citing films such as The Silence of the Lambs, Seven, and Saw as inspiration, the game places an emphasis on melee combat and puzzle solving, including searching for fingerprints and gathering evidence. Upon release, Condemned was met with moderate-to-good reviews by players and critics. Many reviewers cited its storyline and lack of progression as the game's biggest faults, while its solid controls and fresh approach to horror were praised. A sequel, Condemned 2: Bloodshot, was released in 2008 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. There was also an internet prequel and a planned film adaptation to expand the Condemned franchise. ********************************************************************** Grab a beer, a slice of pizza and come hang out with us. We play the greatest games from yesterday while discussing today's gaming news and reminisce on the past. A no topic, no fuks given eccentric cast. Come hang with us at 7:00PM EST | 6:00PM CST | 5:00PM MST | 4:00PM PST.. ********************************************************************** Listen to RetroRenegades on all major podcast platforms https://anchor.fm/retro-renegades ********************************************************************* ****** THE RETRO RENEGADES ARE ****** Graphic God Twitter: @Graphic_God Youtube: https://Youtube.com/GraphicGod​​ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Graphic_God​​ SUPERSONICSTATION Youtube : https://youtube.com/user/SuperSonicSt... Twitch : https://twitch.tv/supersonicstation​​ STINKINCORPSE Twitter: @stinkincorpse Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UChhVxkV0... UK Dazarus Twitter: @UKDazarus Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCud_ef29... Jago Kuken Twitter: @RetroRenegade_ Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqKT2pP9... CRISPYBOMB Twitter: @Crispybomb EnFin3t Twitter: @EnFiN3t Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroRenegades DragonHeartYoby Twitter: @DragonHeartYoby Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dragonheartyoby​ Cerebral Paul | Living Differently Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CerebralPaul Twitter: https://twitter.com/CerebralPaul1 DoggyDog420 Twitter: @DoggyDog420Xbox Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Axle1324 ****** FOLLOW OUR FELLOW #GAMERS UNITED GUILD FRIENDS! ****** The ORIGINAL Next Level Gaming https://www.youtube.com/c/TheORIGINAL... TXR (The Xbox Roundtable) Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7S-... 4 Guys With Quarters https://www.youtube.com/user/4GuysWit... http://bitly.ws/e2hW Open Every Box Pete https://www.youtube.com/c/OEBPete http://bitly.ws/e2ia Cerebral Paul | Living Differently https://www.youtube.com/c/CerebralPaul https://twitter.com/CerebralPaul1 The Multiverse Show https://www.youtube.com/c/MultiverseShow http://bitly.ws/e2ip GoGameGo https://www.youtube.com/c/gogamego http://bitly --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-renegades/support

Get with us as we talk to Topcow Productions and discuss what's new with their comics, graphic novels along with panel writing along with many avenues it takes to get a comic book produced.

We recommend turning your brain all the way off and just enjoying the wild ride on this one. Wanted stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman in a physics-be-damned assassin action thriller. (Of course we do more Morgan Freeman impressions) *Wanted © 2008 Universal Studios. *Wanted® and its associated titles, logos, and characters are registered trademarks of Mark Millar and Top Cow Productions. This production is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with Mark Millar or Top Cow Productions or any subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third party licensors.

The word is officially out: Kickstarter is the best place to get funding for your Kickstarter comic.    Today I'm sitting down with some incredible creators from Top Cow Productions, who have hit it big with their legendary graphic novel saga: Witchblade.   Their latest campaign -- Witchblade Hardcover Vol. 2-- raised $104,421 from 1,281 dedicated backers with Kickstarter.    On the episode, we're talking to the LA-based Top Cow team who has launched a whopping nine  Kickstarter campaigns. Talk about consistent and proven success!    You'll come away with some absolutely critical insights into launching your own Kickstarter comic, as well as get some advice about running campaigns on a more general level.    Hope you enjoy the listen!    Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Learn more about Sal’s Mastermind Community Audit a Crowdfunding Class for Free Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. The Gadget Flow: Their website reaches 28 million people per month! They have a new unboxing series on YouTube where you can get your product unboxed by a tech expert. You can also get feedback for your campaign by using Crowdinsight. Witchblade Hardcover Vol. 2  

After discussing the end of Dark Nights: Death Metal and what other comic books came out this week (1:00), Doc (13:30) talks about a listener-recommended Marvel book. Friar (32:20) then turns back the clock with a book from Image Comics' Top Cow Productions. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Henry Barajas is a Latinx author from Tucson. He spoke about his pathway as a storyteller. He is best known…

Henry Barajas is a Latinx author from Tucson. He spoke about his pathway as a storyteller. He is best known for his graphic memoir about his great-grandfather titled La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo. It is based on the oral history of Ramon Jaurigue, an orphan and WWII veteran who co-founded the Mexican, American, Yaqui, and Others (M.A.Y.O.) organization, which successfully lobbied the Tucson City Council to improve living and working conditions for members of the Pascua Yaqui tribe—paving the way to their federal recognition. Meanwhile, Ramon’s home life suffered as his focus was pulled from his family to the wider community, and from domesticity to the adrenaline of the campaign. Henry Barajas has been writing, lettering, editing, and publishing comics for ten years. Recently, he scripted and lettered a short story for Image Comics’ Where We Live Benefit Anthology—100% of the proceeds were donated to Route 91 Strong, a non-profit organization. He was a deejay for KXCI, the online editor of the Tucson Weekly, former Arizona Daily Star writer/news assistant, and was nominated for the Shel Dorf Blogger of the Year award for his work at The Beat. Currently, he’s the Operations Director for Top Cow Productions in Los Angeles, CA. He is about to launch the first part of a 4 part Latinx fantasy series called Helm Greycastle on April 28th. Barajas took combined his passion for fantasy novels and books and created an alternate universe where the Aztec Empire defeated the Spanish Conquistadors. Recorded and produced by Amanda Shauger.

After discussing the end of Dark Nights: Death Metal and what other comic books came out this week (1:00), Doc (13:30) talks about a listener-recommended Marvel book. Friar (32:20) then turns back the clock with a book from Image Comics' Top Cow Productions. Follow them on Twitter: @ChangeMyMindPOD; @Fry_Guy1; @BackCrackah! Be sure to catch their weekly live stream on the #DorkGUinverse's Facebook page. And hop in on Back Cracker's Twitch stream.

After discussing the end of Dark Nights: Death Metal and what other comic books came out this week (1:00), Doc (13:30) talks about a listener-recommended Marvel book. Friar (32:20) then turns back the clock with a book from Image Comics' Top Cow Productions.

September Mourning is a heavy metal band, which incorporates a transmedia dark culture project created by Emily Lazar and Marc Silvestri. The band was formed by frontwoman, vocalist, and screamer, Emily Lazar in New York in 2009. The concept narrative created by Lazar and incorporated in the band and their performances, centers around the fictional story of a human-grim reaper hybrid named September, as she navigates the worlds of the living and the dead. The character's human-side possesses the empathy to give some human souls a second chance. The story is presented on different media platforms, including music, comic books, and live concerts. The comic books are published by Top Cow Productions Image Comics. The storyline of September Mourning was first created by Lazar. Marc Silvestri of Top Cow Productions became involved after Lazar pitched the idea to him via Myspace. Together, they developed the world and storyline of September Mourning. Lazar described the project: "It's a storyline that has a musical component to it. An artistic component to it. The storyline is what holds it all together. The music is like the icing on the cake. It's very important of course, but it's the vehicle to tell the story." This episode is proudly brought to you by: #Manscaped: https://www.manscaped.com/ use code "SUCKITPODCAST" for 20% off and free shipping #Betterhelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/sipod for 10% off #H2one #Handsanitizer : https://h2one.com/ BUY MERCH!!!!! #Merch Store: https://www.dckproductions.com/shop Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/suckitpodcast https://www.facebook.com/suckitpodcast https://www.twitter.com/suckit_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedarksideofmusic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedarksideofmusic/support

This week we talk to Henry Barajas, Operations Director for Top Cow Productions, to talk about the Witchblade Kickstarter, his own comic book release "La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo" and his own experience with cultural and racial displacement.Episode Notes:Henry Barajas La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata RamboWitchblade KickstarterContact us: podcast@sodaandtelepaths.comSupport: https://ko-fi.com/sodaandtelepaths

I got the chance to speak with Barajas and Gonzo about this groundbreaking work, published by Top Cow Productions, an imprint of Image Comics. We spoke about the importance of telling our histories as people of color who have been erased and more importantly the pressure of bringing those stories to life. Barajas details his choice to improve the negative moments in Tata Rambo's life as well as the heroic activist ones. Gonzo dives into the influences on his art and recreating the time period in clothing and furnishings. But most importantly, they explain the importance the project means to them. So click play on the audio above and take a listen. To keep up with their work you can follow Barajas at @HenryBarajas on Twitter and you can follow Gonzo at @jGonzoArt on Twitter or visit his website jgonzodesigns.com. For Gonzo's other work, El Mano del Destino, you can head here.

"David Finch is a Canadian-born comics artist known for his work on Top Cow Productions' Cyberforce, as well as numerous subsequent titles for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, such as The New Avengers, Moon Knight, Ultimatum, and Brightest Day."   Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/focpodcast   Be Sure to Follow us on Social Media Twitter: @FOC_Podcast Facebook: FOCPodcast Instagram: @FOC_Podcast Email: focpodcast@gmail.com Music: Aural Bandito --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortress-of-comictude/support

Zack Kaplan jumps in and explains how Eclipse from Top Cow Productions was created. Zack explains the process of getting optioned with Skybound Entertainment, which has created the Walking Dead. Zack also explains his writing process behind Eclipse and Port of Earth by Top Cow, as well as the process of working with your artist.

Spawn #12 & Cyberforce: The Tin Men of War #1-4 (1992)Listener Discretion Advised Spawn #12by Todd McFarlane“Flashback” Part 1Dedicated To: Shel DorfDo you, Wanda Catherine Blake, take this man…Washington, D.C. The office of Jason Wynn, C.I.A.In a major coup for Paramount, studio executives have purchased the film rights to Mark Curtis’ bestseller, “Courageous Ambitions: The Al Simmons Story.” Cyberforce #1-4 (1992)by Marc Silvestri & Eric Silvestri“The Tin Men of War”The spirit with no fear of man or his machines. The spirit of the bear. The spirit that will guide the hands… of RIPCLAW.Big crowd, tough talk, looking out for this guy ain’t gonna be easy… This city ain’t ready for a mutant mayor. Ain’t ready for mutants period.Velocity… we’ll be back. You can run… but you can’t hide… from Cyberdata. Image is EverythingEpisode Art GalleryPromotional MaterialAll the Pouches: An Image Comics Podcast. One fan’s journey through the early days of Image Comics.Doughnuts & Top Cow: The official Top Cow Productions podcast, hosted by fans John Grigas & Josh Crawley for the fans!90’s Comics Retrial: I’ve launched a podcast revisiting my collection of 1990s comics to see if these things are really as bad as everybody says.Spawning GroundFacebooktumblrrolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comSpawnometer on BlogspotRolled Spine Podcasts on WordPress

For this week of All About Conventions August we have a super-sized convention special for you! Not only do Victoria and Kristen recap their experiences this year at San Diego Comic Con, they share their lessons learned from their trip to help you crush your next con. We also share our interviews from the convention floor with four fabulous female creators! They are: Agnes Garbowska is an illustrator known for her work illustrating titles such as the New York Times Best Sellers & Gem Award winner DC Superhero Girls for DC Comics, My Little Pony for IDW, and Grumpy Cat. She’s also drawn covers for IDW titles including, Jem and the Holograms, Transformers, and Powerpuff Girls. Check out Agnes's latest artwork in the graphic novel DC Super Hero Girls: Out of the Bottle on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MD9KQZ Twitter: @AgnesGarbowska Instagram: @AgnesGarbowska Facebook: @AgnesGarbowska.Art Tumblr: http://agnesgarbowska.tumblr.com/ https://agnesgarbowska.com/ Diana Greenhalgh is a professional illustrator and designer, primarily working in comics, trading cards, and film and television. Diana's first love is comics, where she works as a professional inker on numerous independent and mainstream comic books titles spanning over a decade. Diana also works as a prop artist and graphic designer for film and television. You can see her prop work in season 1 of DC's Legends Of Tomorrow, and she's designed and illustrated one sheets for 20th Century Fox's Deadpool and X-Men Apocalypse films. Instagram: @mechangel Twitter: @DianaGreenhalgh Facebook: @DianaGreenhalghArt Check her out at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mechart Beth Sotelo began working in the comic book industry in 2001 as a colorist for Top Cow Productions. Since then she’s worked for Aspen Comics, DC and Marvel. Her recent coloring credits include DC Comics' Suicide Squad: Most Wanted and coloring/illustration work for 20th Century Fox. She is also the writer and illustrator for her creator-owned digital graphic novel “Grump”. Instagram: @midimew Twitter: @midimew Bethsotelo.com EK Johnston is an archaeologist-turned-author who has lent her words to retellings like Exit, Pursued by a Bear and Spindle. She has contributed two works for the Star Wars canon with a young adult novel Ahsoka and “By Whatever Sun” in the From a Certain Point of View anthology. Her repertoire continues to expand, with The Afterward due to come out next year. And at SDCC, it was also announced that she would be writing Queen’s Shadow, a novel based on Padme’s transition from Queen to Senator -- a dream come true for the author! (And Victoria. Obviously.) Twitter: @ek_johnston Tumblr: http://ekjohnston.tumblr.com/ Instagram: @ek_johnston ekjohnston.ca

This week it's about big business deals...kind of! We're talking to writer Zack Kaplan about his new series, Port of Earth, from Top Cow Productions. Aliens have come to Earth, and they want to make a deal. Hear about how the port itself becomes a major character, Zack's inspiration for the story and the inner workings of the characters themselves. Plus, James and Zack talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi expectations, completely spoiler free! James also gives some new thoughts on the Disney / Fox deal, a couple of new shows coming to Netflix and finally getting his Dick Tracy wish! That along with some comic book and fall finale reviews, all in one big show! Find out about this, and past shows, at www.downandnerdypodcast.com

On this episode of PodQuest Presents we have special Guest Matt Hawkins the President, COO, and Writer for Top Cow Productions. We sit down and talk about making and selling comics, conventions, and plenty more, including some of the new books Matt is working on along with the current Kickstarter for Stairway, an original graphic novel that you can learn more about at the link below. The post PodQuest Presents – Matt Hawkins first appeared on One-Quest.com.

On this episode of PodQuest Presents we have special Guest Matt Hawkins the President, COO, and Writer for Top Cow Productions. We sit down and talk about making and selling comics, conventions, and plenty more, including some of the new books Matt is working on along with the current Kickstarter for Stairway, an original graphic novel that you can learn more about at the link below.

On this episode of PodQuest Presents we have special Guest Matt Hawkins the President, COO, and Writer for Top Cow Productions. We sit down and talk about making and selling comics, conventions, and plenty more, including some of the new books Matt is working on along with the current Kickstarter for Stairway, an original graphic novel that you can learn more about at the link below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/620244384/stairway-an-original-sci-fi-graphic-novel/description Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

It's the first show of 2017 and the guys are back! This week they sit down with Top Cow Productions, Inc. President and COO Matt Hawkins, who is also the writer of the publisher's upcoming one-shot, "Dante!" They discuss Top Cow's 25th anniversary, what separates "Dante" from other hired gun series, and other interesting topics! Nick and James also recap the mid-season premiere of NBC's "Blindspot," discuss Geoff Johns' return to writing, and more! "Dante" slashes his way onto both local comic shop and digital shelves on January 25th.

Henry Barajas from Top Cow Productions joins the panel this week. What sets Top Cow apart from the rest of the herd is its fierce commitment to quality entertainment, and an unmatched drive to deliver this entertainment to fans on a consistent basis. This may just sound like "common sense" to some, but those who know the business of comic publishing understand what this truly means. Comic books are unlike any other form of entertainment, and it takes a company that truly understands the art form to allow the medium to flourish in today's market. Top Cow understands this medium better than anybody, which [...] The post Top Cow’s Henry Barajas | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Grab your SPF 1000 and your sunglasses because this week the guys talk to Writer Zack Kaplan! They discuss his new series "Eclipse" from Image Comics and Top Cow Productions, living underground, being chased by the sun in Super Mario 3, and more! Nick and James also give their thoughts on Suicide Squad, Hulu giving Batman Co-Creator Bill Finger recognition, new Star Trek Discovery info, and other nerdy topics! Issue one of "Eclipse" will be available at local comic shops and digitally on September 7th.

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio and we're welcoming our first time guest Bryan Edward Hill to the show! Bryan is a writer for both comics and films. He currently writes Postal for Image Comics/Top Cow Productions as well as the upcoming Romulus. He was also recently brought on board as the story editor for Top Cow. You can follow him through Tumblr or Twitter. We want to hear what questions you have too! Tweet them to us @graphicpolicy and we'll ask them live on the air.

Beth Sotelo started coloring comics in 2001 at Top Cow Productions. She has since worked at DC and Marvel and is currently coloring at Aspen Comics. One of the things that drew me to Beth’s table at SDCC was her original... Read More ›

Although this was a slow week for new comic releases, Under the Comic Covers still carries on. We continue our way through Brian K. Vaughan's acclaimed completed series, Y: The Last Man with Volume 2: Cycles. Mr. Blahg brings a beloved reboot to Top of the Stack with Archie #1 by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples; and Grace, unbeknownst to her, finds herself recommending Sunstone by Stjepan Sejic from Top Cow Productions, a beautiful BDSM love story. And of course, we answer some mail... all for the low low price of nothing but an hour plus of your time. Thanks for listening... and enjoy the show. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:33) Y: The Last Man, Vol 2: Cycles   (5:10) Y Mail   (42:10) Top of the Stack: Archie; Sunstone   (50:13) End   (1:02:22)  Any questions, comments, or ball gags can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com  Be sure to also check out the other great podcasts on the Podcastica Network.

In this episode I discuss many Top Cow projects with president Matt Hawkins; With topics ranging from TV projects to the return of Think Tank, nothing is off-limits when talking Top Cow with Matt Hawkins, president of Top Cow Productions, … Continued The post The Top Cow Chronology Project 038 Interview with Matt Hawkins appeared first on The Comic Source Blog.

 Richard Bonk began his comics career at Top Cow Productions, drawing on the title 'Ascension'. He also worked on popular Top Cow titles like 'The Darkness', 'Tales of the Witchblade' and 'Witchblade: Destiny's Child'. He then moved to DC, where he did finishes on 'Superman:Y2K' and inks on 'Young Justice' and 'Emperor Joker'. At Image, he teamed up with writer Tony Daniel to work on 'The Tenth' and 'F-5'. He also co-inked several issues of 'Spawn: The Dark Ages'. Bonk continued his collaboration with Daniel at Dark Horse, doing covers for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Spy Boy'.

Interview with comic book artist Joel Gomez. We discuss his career in comics including his work on the series Witchblade by Top Cow Productions. Also we talk about his work with Upper Deck Entertainment, the late great comic artist and President of Aspen MLT Michael Turner, and his thoughts on his favorite style of comic artwork by Jack Kirby and much more!! For more info visit: http://joelgomez.deviantart.com https://twitter.com/j0elg

This week, on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Battle of the Planets! Plus we talk about the Vine Wolverine clip, review Hawkeye #8, DeathMath #4, Abe Sapien Dark and Terrible #1, and East of West #1. Lot's of good times, for sure! NEWS James Mangold goes to Vine to tease Wolverine LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN Hawkeye #8 Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: David Aja Publisher: Marvel Valentine’s Day with THE heartthrob of the Marvel Universe? This will be… confusing. Xoxo, Hawkeye [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW DeathMatch #4 Writer: Paul Jenkins Artist: Carlos Magno Publisher: BOOM! Studios The mysteries of the deathmatch arena grow deeper as the Rat reveals the secret of the prison's ominous Light Guards. And as the second stage of the tournament looms, which heroes will fall in the final battles of the opening round? [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO Abe Sapien Dark and Terrible #1
 Writer: Mike Mignola, Scott Allie Artist: Sebastian Fiumara Publisher: Dark Horse Comics On the run from the B.P.R.D., a mutated Abe Sapien traverses a devastated America, with monster corpses scattered around and cities in ruin. [rating:3/5] ZACH East of West #1 Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Nick Dragotta Publisher: Image Comics “OUT OF THE WASTELAND” The things that divide us are stronger than the things that unite us. A Sci-Fi Western set in a dystopian America where all hope for the future rests in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse…who just happen to be trying to kill the President of the United States. [rating:3.5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week Battle of the Exes We’ve all been there, the broken romance, the failed marriage, the parting of ways. Hopefully during those breaks, everyone can move on with their lives, but sometimes, just sometimes when the new love walks in the door, the ex-significant other goes on the rampage. In comics, there are a number of exes who have gone ballistic over the years, and this week, we’re throwing two of them in the ring and seeing who walks out the winner. LINK Discussion: Battle of the Planets - Trial by Fire Sandy Frank Productions, Top Cow Productions and Alex Ross proudly present: Battle of the Planets! Join Mark, Jason, Tiny, Keyop, and Princess on their adventures to save the earth from the evil Zoltar and the forces of Spectra! The attack on Earth has begun, and only the super-team known as G-Force stands between the forces of evil and our planet’s utter destruction. Can Mark, Jason, Keyop, Tiny and Princess defeat Zoltar and the soldiers of Spectra? Earth had better hope so, because time is running out! Collects Battle of the Planets #1-3! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This week, on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Battle of the Planets! Plus we talk about the Vine Wolverine clip, review Hawkeye #8, DeathMath #4, Abe Sapien Dark and Terrible #1, and East of West #1. Lot's of good times, for sure! NEWS James Mangold goes to Vine to tease Wolverine LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN Hawkeye #8 Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: David Aja Publisher: Marvel Valentine’s Day with THE heartthrob of the Marvel Universe? This will be… confusing. Xoxo, Hawkeye [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW DeathMatch #4 Writer: Paul Jenkins Artist: Carlos Magno Publisher: BOOM! Studios The mysteries of the deathmatch arena grow deeper as the Rat reveals the secret of the prison's ominous Light Guards. And as the second stage of the tournament looms, which heroes will fall in the final battles of the opening round? [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO Abe Sapien Dark and Terrible #1
Writer: Mike Mignola, Scott Allie Artist: Sebastian Fiumara Publisher: Dark Horse Comics On the run from the B.P.R.D., a mutated Abe Sapien traverses a devastated America, with monster corpses scattered around and cities in ruin. [rating:3/5] ZACH East of West #1 Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Nick Dragotta Publisher: Image Comics “OUT OF THE WASTELAND” The things that divide us are stronger than the things that unite us. A Sci-Fi Western set in a dystopian America where all hope for the future rests in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse…who just happen to be trying to kill the President of the United States. [rating:3.5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week Battle of the Exes We’ve all been there, the broken romance, the failed marriage, the parting of ways. Hopefully during those breaks, everyone can move on with their lives, but sometimes, just sometimes when the new love walks in the door, the ex-significant other goes on the rampage. In comics, there are a number of exes who have gone ballistic over the years, and this week, we’re throwing two of them in the ring and seeing who walks out the winner. LINK Discussion: Battle of the Planets - Trial by Fire Sandy Frank Productions, Top Cow Productions and Alex Ross proudly present: Battle of the Planets! Join Mark, Jason, Tiny, Keyop, and Princess on their adventures to save the earth from the evil Zoltar and the forces of Spectra! The attack on Earth has begun, and only the super-team known as G-Force stands between the forces of evil and our planet’s utter destruction. Can Mark, Jason, Keyop, Tiny and Princess defeat Zoltar and the soldiers of Spectra? Earth had better hope so, because time is running out! Collects Battle of the Planets #1-3! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This week on the show: Old Man Logan, Adam West, and OZ all land on the doorstep, as Matthew ends up in the punishment chair this week. NEWS ERB, Inc. sues Dynamite Entertainment LINK REVIEWS Stephen No Place Like Home #1 "HOME AGAIN" Dee's life is in turmoil when her parents are killed in a freak tornado. Returning to Kansas for the funeral after five years in LA, Dee discovers Emeraldsville is the same unexciting place it was when she left - until the bizarre unexplained murders begin. With an unknown killer closing in, the events of one night in 1959 begin to unravel as a portal to a world of horror opens, a portal paved with yellow bricks... [rating:3/5] Rodrigo WITCHBLADE / RED SONJA #1 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by DOUG WAGNER Art by CEZAR RAZEK Cover by ALÉ GARZA “Black & White” Retailer Incentive cover by ALÉ GARZA Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, pursues a cannibalistic monstrosity into the heart of a dead, black mountain. Meanwhile, Sara Pezzini, modern day bearer of the Witchblade and NYPD Detective, investigates the ghastly death of a Catholic Priest. Join Dynamite Entertainment and Top Cow Productions as they bring two of comics most celebrated heroines together in one terrifying tale of loss and redemption. [rating:2.5/5] Matthew Mis-adventures of Adam West #2
 (W) Reed Lackey (A) Russell Dauterman
 Nearly driving off a cliff after finding himself once again young and vibrant, Adam West discovered he had somehow been transported inside the screenplay for an espionage thriller. After the true nature of this surreal scenario is revealed, Mr. West must find a way to dispense justice - or he will become trapped in this fictional universe forever! [rating:3/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week Last week, Bruce Campbell took the belt in the B-Movie actor fight, and this week we want to see if he (as Ashley J. Wiliams) can defeat the captain of the Enterprise.  Will it be the chainsaw wielding, time-traveling, zombie killer, or will it be the space-faring, time-traveling, lady killer who comes out on top of an all out brawl to end it all? [poll id="221"] LINK Discussion: Old Man Logan MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN–who last teamed for the monumental CIVIL WAR–bring us the most important WOLVERINE story of the 21st century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all. For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him…and in his place stands anold man called Logan. A man concerned only about his family. A man pushed to the brink by the HULK GANG. A man forced tohelp an old friend–the blind archer, HAWKEYE–drive three thousand miles to secure his family’s safety. Get ready for the ride of your life, Logan. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This week on the show: Old Man Logan, Adam West, and OZ all land on the doorstep, as Matthew ends up in the punishment chair this week. NEWS ERB, Inc. sues Dynamite Entertainment LINK REVIEWS Stephen No Place Like Home #1 "HOME AGAIN" Dee's life is in turmoil when her parents are killed in a freak tornado. Returning to Kansas for the funeral after five years in LA, Dee discovers Emeraldsville is the same unexciting place it was when she left - until the bizarre unexplained murders begin. With an unknown killer closing in, the events of one night in 1959 begin to unravel as a portal to a world of horror opens, a portal paved with yellow bricks... [rating:3/5] Rodrigo WITCHBLADE / RED SONJA #1 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by DOUG WAGNER Art by CEZAR RAZEK Cover by ALÉ GARZA “Black & White” Retailer Incentive cover by ALÉ GARZA Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, pursues a cannibalistic monstrosity into the heart of a dead, black mountain. Meanwhile, Sara Pezzini, modern day bearer of the Witchblade and NYPD Detective, investigates the ghastly death of a Catholic Priest. Join Dynamite Entertainment and Top Cow Productions as they bring two of comics most celebrated heroines together in one terrifying tale of loss and redemption. [rating:2.5/5] Matthew Mis-adventures of Adam West #2
(W) Reed Lackey (A) Russell Dauterman
Nearly driving off a cliff after finding himself once again young and vibrant, Adam West discovered he had somehow been transported inside the screenplay for an espionage thriller. After the true nature of this surreal scenario is revealed, Mr. West must find a way to dispense justice - or he will become trapped in this fictional universe forever! [rating:3/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week Last week, Bruce Campbell took the belt in the B-Movie actor fight, and this week we want to see if he (as Ashley J. Wiliams) can defeat the captain of the Enterprise.  Will it be the chainsaw wielding, time-traveling, zombie killer, or will it be the space-faring, time-traveling, lady killer who comes out on top of an all out brawl to end it all? [poll id="221"] LINK Discussion: Old Man Logan MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN–who last teamed for the monumental CIVIL WAR–bring us the most important WOLVERINE story of the 21st century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all. For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him…and in his place stands anold man called Logan. A man concerned only about his family. A man pushed to the brink by the HULK GANG. A man forced tohelp an old friend–the blind archer, HAWKEYE–drive three thousand miles to secure his family’s safety. Get ready for the ride of your life, Logan. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

Subscribe to the show: RSS Feed :: iTunesDownload this episode: Episode 35 SPONSOR This episode of the show is brought to you by www.InStockTrades.com and www.DCBService.com! SHOW NOTES Welcome back to the show! This episode we talk to Filip Sablik and John Mahoney about their upcoming series from Top Cow Productions and Minotaur Press – LAST MORTAL due out in stores in May 2011. Be sure to head over to their production site - lastmortalcomic.com Enjoy! CONTACT Web Site: www.imageaddiction.netEmail Address: imageaddictionpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/imageaddictionMike: www.twitter.com/michaeljsmith0Chris: www.twitter.com/chrispartin

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew gets down to business and discuss The Pet Avengers, Archie's nuptials, Teri Hatcher, Lois Lane, Kevin Smith, the Green Hornet, answer listener e-mail, review some comics, and wrap up their discussion on Top Cow's Rising Stars. NEWS Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers LINKAGE Archie's Getting Married? LINKAGE Kevin Smith is on the Green Hornet LINKAGE EMAIL Constantine writes in asking about heroes from the past REVIEWS Rodrigo We Kill Monsters #1 (Diamond order code of MAY091014) Written: Laura Harkcom, Christopher Leone Art: Brian Churilla Colors: Ronda Pattison Letters: Jeff Powell Publication Date: 2009-07-08
 Two unassuming auto repair shop owners discover that monsters are infesting the world. When they are attacked, the glowing blue juice from the monster's brain heals his arm and saves Jake's life. But this gift only begins a life-long link to the monster invasion. Matthew Top Shelf: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 1910 Alan Moore The third volume detailing the exploits of Miss Wilhelmina Murray and her extraordinary colleagues, Century is a 216-page epic spanning almost 100 years. Chapter one is set against the backdrop of London in 1910, 12 years after the failed Martian invasion and nine years since England put a man on the moon. With Halley's Comet passing overhead, the nation prepares for the coronation of King George V, while far away on his South Atlantic island, the science-pirate Captain Nemo is dying. Stephen The Voyages of She Buccaneer #5 (May 13, 2009) Will and Heidi Hughes The SheBuccaneer finally meets Black Ben and his fleet of Chinese pirates upon angry waves. With the help of an ancient wizard, teh Vengeance is set ablaze, and the SheBuccaneer is brought before the wicked Governor of Shanghai. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Last week's Major Spoilers Poll of the Week, stirred up a lot of discussion over the actresses who have portrayed Lois Lane. This brings us to this week's Poll of the Week - Who is the best Lois Lane? A) Joan Alexander B) Noel Neill C) Philis Coates D) Patricia Marand E) Lesley Ann Warren F) Margot Kidder G) Terry Hatcher H) Dana Delaney I) Erica Durance J) Kate Bosworth VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Rising Stars is a 24-issue comic book limited series by J. Michael Straczynski about 113 people (called "Specials") born with special abilities following the appearance of a mysterious light in the sky above Pederson, Illinois. The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are Specials may react towards society and each other. Rising Stars was one of the first comics produced under Straczynski's own Joe's Comics imprint for Top Cow Productions. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew gets down to business and discuss The Pet Avengers, Archie's nuptials, Teri Hatcher, Lois Lane, Kevin Smith, the Green Hornet, answer listener e-mail, review some comics, and wrap up their discussion on Top Cow's Rising Stars. NEWS Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers LINKAGE Archie's Getting Married? LINKAGE Kevin Smith is on the Green Hornet LINKAGE EMAIL Constantine writes in asking about heroes from the past REVIEWS Rodrigo We Kill Monsters #1 (Diamond order code of MAY091014) Written: Laura Harkcom, Christopher Leone Art: Brian Churilla Colors: Ronda Pattison Letters: Jeff Powell Publication Date: 2009-07-08
 Two unassuming auto repair shop owners discover that monsters are infesting the world. When they are attacked, the glowing blue juice from the monster's brain heals his arm and saves Jake's life. But this gift only begins a life-long link to the monster invasion. Matthew Top Shelf: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 1910 Alan Moore The third volume detailing the exploits of Miss Wilhelmina Murray and her extraordinary colleagues, Century is a 216-page epic spanning almost 100 years. Chapter one is set against the backdrop of London in 1910, 12 years after the failed Martian invasion and nine years since England put a man on the moon. With Halley's Comet passing overhead, the nation prepares for the coronation of King George V, while far away on his South Atlantic island, the science-pirate Captain Nemo is dying. Stephen The Voyages of She Buccaneer #5 (May 13, 2009) Will and Heidi Hughes The SheBuccaneer finally meets Black Ben and his fleet of Chinese pirates upon angry waves. With the help of an ancient wizard, teh Vengeance is set ablaze, and the SheBuccaneer is brought before the wicked Governor of Shanghai. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Last week's Major Spoilers Poll of the Week, stirred up a lot of discussion over the actresses who have portrayed Lois Lane. This brings us to this week's Poll of the Week - Who is the best Lois Lane? A) Joan Alexander B) Noel Neill C) Philis Coates D) Patricia Marand E) Lesley Ann Warren F) Margot Kidder G) Terry Hatcher H) Dana Delaney I) Erica Durance J) Kate Bosworth VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Rising Stars is a 24-issue comic book limited series by J. Michael Straczynski about 113 people (called "Specials") born with special abilities following the appearance of a mysterious light in the sky above Pederson, Illinois. The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are Specials may react towards society and each other. Rising Stars was one of the first comics produced under Straczynski's own Joe's Comics imprint for Top Cow Productions. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: The Merc With A Mouth Becomes The Merc With A Movie... Mysteries, Wrapped In Enigmas, Within Quandaries, surrounded by bacon and deep-fried for Tempura... Men In Jodhpurs and Men In Masks, Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Plus! The redhead wasn't thrown off a bridge throws down with the the brunette who didn't turn into a giant bug! Wolverine and Ripclaw: If They Touch, Will The Universes Collapse? And The Return of Tainted Rice... NEWS Doc Savage and The Spirit? LINKAGE REVIEWS Rodrigo Fusion #1 (of 3) Starring Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer/Avengers/Thunderbolts (W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (A) Tyler Kirkham (Cov) Mike Choi & Sonia Oback When a rapid and unregistered Ripclaw starts tearing through a small Northeast town, the Mighty Avengers move in to stop him. When the feral hero escapes, they’re drawn into an inevitable conflict with Cyberforce. A crossover event too massive to be contained in a single issue brought to you by the writing team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova) and Top Cow favorite artist Tyler Kirkham (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Broken Trinity: Aftermath). Matthew MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #15 (RES) story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED “MISTER GRINNING SOUL!” A crazed cel phone salesman is being compelled to kill by some unseen force. Frank “Madman” Einstein and his groovy pals, the Atomics, receive “the call” to stop the horror. Stephen Unknown #1 Written by Mark Waid Drawn by Minck Oosterveer She has solved every mystery known to man. But there is one mystery that remains… UNKNOWN! Revered as the smartest person alive, Catherine Allingham is the world’s most famous private investigator. Follow her adventures as she sets out to solve the one mystery she’s never been able to crack! A new original mini-series from Mark (KINGDOM COME) Waid in the vein of RUSE with international superstar Minck Oosterveer. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Superman and Spider-Man have each had their share of love interests over the years, but two have captured their hearts. This week, we toss Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson into the ring and have them fight for the love and affection of their big beaus. Of course this would be pre-One More Day for Mary Jane and pre-New Krypton for Lois, but you get the idea... FIGHT! A) Lois Lane B) Mary Jane Watson VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Rising Stars is a 24-issue comic book limited series by J. Michael Straczynski about 113 people (called "Specials") born with special abilities following the appearance of a mysterious light in the sky above Pederson, Illinois. The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are Specials may react towards society and each other. Rising Stars was one of the first comics produced under Straczynski's own Joe's Comics imprint for Top Cow Productions. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: The Merc With A Mouth Becomes The Merc With A Movie... Mysteries, Wrapped In Enigmas, Within Quandaries, surrounded by bacon and deep-fried for Tempura... Men In Jodhpurs and Men In Masks, Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Plus! The redhead wasn't thrown off a bridge throws down with the the brunette who didn't turn into a giant bug! Wolverine and Ripclaw: If They Touch, Will The Universes Collapse? And The Return of Tainted Rice... NEWS Doc Savage and The Spirit? LINKAGE REVIEWS Rodrigo Fusion #1 (of 3) Starring Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer/Avengers/Thunderbolts (W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (A) Tyler Kirkham (Cov) Mike Choi & Sonia Oback When a rapid and unregistered Ripclaw starts tearing through a small Northeast town, the Mighty Avengers move in to stop him. When the feral hero escapes, they’re drawn into an inevitable conflict with Cyberforce. A crossover event too massive to be contained in a single issue brought to you by the writing team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova) and Top Cow favorite artist Tyler Kirkham (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Broken Trinity: Aftermath). Matthew MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #15 (RES) story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED “MISTER GRINNING SOUL!” A crazed cel phone salesman is being compelled to kill by some unseen force. Frank “Madman” Einstein and his groovy pals, the Atomics, receive “the call” to stop the horror. Stephen Unknown #1 Written by Mark Waid Drawn by Minck Oosterveer She has solved every mystery known to man. But there is one mystery that remains… UNKNOWN! Revered as the smartest person alive, Catherine Allingham is the world’s most famous private investigator. Follow her adventures as she sets out to solve the one mystery she’s never been able to crack! A new original mini-series from Mark (KINGDOM COME) Waid in the vein of RUSE with international superstar Minck Oosterveer. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Superman and Spider-Man have each had their share of love interests over the years, but two have captured their hearts. This week, we toss Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson into the ring and have them fight for the love and affection of their big beaus. Of course this would be pre-One More Day for Mary Jane and pre-New Krypton for Lois, but you get the idea... FIGHT! A) Lois Lane B) Mary Jane Watson VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Rising Stars is a 24-issue comic book limited series by J. Michael Straczynski about 113 people (called "Specials") born with special abilities following the appearance of a mysterious light in the sky above Pederson, Illinois. The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are Specials may react towards society and each other. Rising Stars was one of the first comics produced under Straczynski's own Joe's Comics imprint for Top Cow Productions. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.