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January 9, 2010 – 10:40 am

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Super Jax

Drawing machine Karen Yumi Lusted (Kairi-Moon on Deviant Art) returns this year with a new graphic novel: Super Jax.

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Jackie is an ordinary girl who loves superheroes and ice cream. She’s always ready to help people — whether they want to be helped or not — and she can’t believe her luck when one day, she aquires some temporary super powers of her own.

Being an instant hero isn’t so simple though, especially if you don’t know the extent of your own powers. And having a sarcastic agent ordering you around doesn’t help!

Super Jax is a lovely, light-heared story about heroes and villains. It is laugh-out-loud funny and brilliantly drawn in Karen’s crisp, flowing manga style.

In the back you’ll find a bonus story, Storm Rose; also by Karen Yumi Lusted and in keeping with the heroic theme.

If you enjoyed Karen’s stories in Leek & Sushi, or you’d like a fresh and funny take on the flying heroes genre, don’t miss this book. Order it in the Shop.

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Are There Only TWO Printed Comic Magazines Now?!

January 9, 2010 – 8:32 am

Hi,All.

I’ve been trying to help someone get together a list of English language comic news,reviews magazines but all I’ve found online is a 1999 and a 2000 compilation list!  I know about The Comics Journal and Comics International but that’s it.

Anyone know of any still in print??

Thanks in Advance.

T

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New BTCG Blog Link

January 7, 2010 – 5:33 am

Its just been added and a big “V” to Google.

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Comic Expo Special Offer!!

January 6, 2010 – 12:30 pm

EARLY BIRD BOOKING OFFER!

BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL

COMICS EXPO

22/23rd May 2010

Ramada Plaza & Mecure Hotels Bristol

Guest of Honour CHRIS CLAREMONT

Plus a International line up of 1st UK appearances for

PHIL NOTO ( Batgirl )

RAMON BACHS ( Red Robin )

JESUS SAIZ ( Brave and the Bold )

& DANIEL ACUNA ( X MEN Legacy )

Plus … JUST CONFIRMED : RICHARD STARKINGS ( ElephantMen / Hip Flask )

 

Advance Tickets NOW on sale at a reduced rate until

31st January 2010 for all the fans who supported us in 2009 and the good news

is you are getting the 2009 Price!

　

Adult day ( Sat or Sun ) £7.00

Adult weekend £12.00

Child day ( Sat or Sun ) £3.00

Weekend child £5.00

( Child rate for years 9 - 15 only )

under 9s FREE (with parent)

to purchase go to

 

www.fantasyevents.org/bristolcomicexpo/tickets.html

　

All ticket holders will receive the these

EXpo EXclusives when booking!

 

From Comic Expo Sponsors, COM.X

An Exclusive, Limited Edition Com.x 2010 sketchbook sampler,

featuring concept work from 45 and other upcoming releases!

Featuring : Andie Tong Sean O’Connor

Steve Sampson Calum Alexander Watt

                                                              With more artists tba!

The BULLETPROOF COFFIN ashcan

new from Image this summer

by David Hine and Shaky Kane

These books will NOT be available ANYWHERE else and are ONLY available to COMIC EXPO attendees!

 

Plus A Goodie bag from Expo stalwarts

FORBIDDEN PLANET

Remember COMIC EXPO is

All Ticket and only available via PayPal.

 

Please note that NO TICKETS are sent out prior to

COMIC EXPO

You will need to bring a copy of your Paypal confirmation email and collect your tickets at the INFORMATION DESK in the ground floor lobby at the RAMADA HOTEL upon arrival along with the incentive issues / goodie bag.

Mike Allwood
Producer
Bristol International Comic Expo

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You Heard It Here First:Robert The Rubber Boy Returns!!

January 6, 2010 – 10:36 am

ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #205

IT’S ANOTHER BLAST FROM THE PAST, AS MADHOUSE’S RONALD THE RUBBER BOY MAKES A BIG AND BOUNCY COMEBACK!

“The Return of Ronald the Rubber Boy”: Originally seen in the pages of ARCHIE’S MADHOUSE, Ronald had the bad habit of swallowing chewing gum.  He swallowed so much gum that he began to take on its elastic properties, making him the goofy teenage equivalent of some famous super-stretchy guys!  Now he’s back and bouncier than ever, in a tale that’s sure to stretch your funny bone!

SCRIPT: Tim Kennedy

ART: Pat Kennedy

“The Pro”: Archie looks just like a famous snowboarder who’s popular with the ladies… and he aims to meet those ladies by pretending to be that snowboarder!

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ART: Jeff Shultz

“ Down Memory Lane ”: Archie reminisces about the love triangle throughout the years and how Betty & Veronica have always competed for him!

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ART: Bob Bolling

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: January 6th, 2010

On Sale at Comic Shops: January 13th, 2010

Newsstands: January 26th, 2010

176-page, full color digest

$3.99 US

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Archie’s At It Again!!

January 6, 2010 – 10:25 am

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What’s New, Pussycats?

Two of the greatest bands in comic book history hook up like never before when Josie and the Pussycats come to town to tour with The Archies. However, more than music is made on one starry night outside Archie’s home, when there’s a kiss that could change Riverdale forever. Is it possible that the pure-hearted, red-haired lead of The Archies is really falling in love with Valerie, the beautiful bassist/songwriter of Josie and the Pussycats? What will happen to Betty and Veronica? “It Starts with a Kiss” is the beginning of a tale to be continued. Don’t miss out while the world watches to see if Archie and Valerie have what it takes to make their love survive. Look for part one in Archie #608, hitting stores this April!

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Well….

January 6, 2010 – 9:22 am

Apparently,in December,2009,CBO had 158,087 hits and some 487,726 page views.  I had to keep re-checking that figure.  THANK YOU!

Yesterday was quiet with 688 hits but 3,395 page views.

Of course,as I now realise as its been explained to me more carefully in big words,there are a staggering number of sites world-wide who carry CBO items or link to us.  To those bloggers and website folk:THANK YOU.

Here’s to a good 2010…do I have to work harder now?  Oh……………….

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Snow Service Today On CBO

January 6, 2010 – 5:41 am

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Okay,it is now officially “Wimp Britain”.  Just what the **** happened to this country?  4 inches [8cms] of snow and the city of Bristol is dead.  No buses.  Shops cannot open.  If authorities gritted/salted properly [”We WILL NOT be caught out this year” -yeah] and if householders did what they always used to -clear or salt pavements it would be no problem.

Fear and scare stories from TV meteorologists -as always- DO NOT GO OUT!  YOU WILL DIE!

****!  Grow some nuts [not you ladies].

So,as there is a huge snowdrift of 5 inches [YES -5 DEADLY INCHES!!!] outside the Black Tower I’m afraid CBO is cancelled.

*******! I just saw a polar bear cat walk across the snow.

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Apparently,Art CAN Save Lives!

January 6, 2010 – 5:30 am

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Great Scott!–Art CAN Save Lives!
Steve Scott supports blood drive in Tennessee

Tennessee–Know for his recent work on Marvel’s X-Men characters, and currently working on a Green Lantern project for DC Comics as well as Phantom work for Moonstone, artist Steve Scott also conjured up some of his unique magical illustration work for charity at the recent AdventureCon in Pigeon Forge!

Live from the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center, this past October, Steve of course was on hand to sketch and sign. But in addition to that, he brought some mystical surprises to the table in honor of Adventurecon’s blood drive and charity magic show, with his rendition of renowned magician Terry Evanswood ala Doctor Strange!

The piece of Terry as the good doctor become the bases for the shows exclusive poster which was signed by both Steve and Terry at a special session, with the poster also being presented to Evanswood on stage at his mind-blowing charity magic show. If that wasn’t enough, the homage also graced the blood drive t-shirt–all proceeds going to the MEDIC Regional Blood Center.

Other talent joining Steve at AdventureCon in Pigeon Forge included: Joe Staton,Tom Nguyen, Tom Feister, Scott Blair, Richard Green, Kevin Leen, Brett Pinson, along with media personalities Daeg Faerch, William Forsythe, John Schneider, Jason Mewes, Derek Mears, Doug Jones, Micky Dolenz, and many more.

Steve was a perfect choice to be involved in all this conjuring! His work has spanned art for the hit TV show Smallville to his first sequential print illustrations at Malibu comics, and his wildly popular stint on Razor for London Night, as well as New Warriors, Hourman, and JLA for Marvel and DC Comics. Followed recently by mini-series work for such characters as She-Hulk, Hulk, X-Men and much more!

The fact that Steve was also balancing two careers for a time–serving 16 years as a firefighter, and drawing comics by night– means that his duel career also makes him closely familiar with the need to fill America’s blood banks.

As MEDIC says, “One Blood Donation Can Save 3 Lives.”  Even though the holidays are over, just a reminder for us all to look for opportunities to give.

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Black Tower Adventure Set To Return

January 5, 2010 – 5:29 pm

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Okay,as exclusively reported on the new Black Tower Comics Blogspot,which can be found here:

http://blacktowerbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/hello-and-welcome.html

One of the questions I keep getting asked is whether if,with all the new BTCG projects,Black Tower Adventure [first published 25 years ago] is no more?

Have no fear,it may have been sporadically published over the last few years but it’s back in June!
As the minimum page count is now 68 pages there are more pages to fill. So,from volume 2 number 1 on,each issue will feature a special feature length strip of 20 pages plus! no.1 is Thaddeus Twatt and The Twatt-verse!
In issue no.2 it will be The Supernaturals and after that…you’ll have to wait and see!
Included in no.1,though,will be the never-before-seen Dr Sorrow And The Yucatan Mummy as well as The Return of Dr LeFun,The Day Of The Yucca and Kotar and Sabuta. Also,as you’ll note,China’s Premiere Super Hero squad The Phoenix Team -all 14 pages in one issue building up to a whole new series in 2011!
So,here you are -an exclusive peek at the cover. Save your pennies!
Terry

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