------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE COMIC BOOK NET ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE - ISSUE NUMBER 78 Edited by: David LeBlanc [ComicBkNet@aol.com] ________________________________________________________________________ World Wide Web Page------>> http://members.aol.com/ComicBkNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------- o \o/ _ o _| \ / |_ o_ \o/ o /|\ | /\ _\o \o | o/ O/_ /\ | /|\ / \ / \ |\ /) | ( \ /o\ / ) | (\ / | / \ / \ This publication is brought to you by the members of the premiere BBS network for the discussion of comics books and the people who create them, The ComicBook Network!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ComicBook Network was founded by Ed Dukeshire and Mike Imboden ------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you wish to receive each issue automatically through your Email account, please address a message to: ComicBkNet@aol.com to be placed on the FREE subscription list. ________________________________________________________________________ T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] On the Net ............................ 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CBN node list ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] On the Net by David LeBlanc Here is something to think about while you anxiously await the wedding of Lois & Clark scheduled for Sunday night October 6. Last weekend the presidential campaigns of Clinton & Dole announced the schedule of debates for this year. The first is in Hartford, CT on the same night, October 6th at 9:00 EDT. So I suggest you clear your schedule for the night and do your civic duty. Watch the Wedding of the Century on ABC and then stay tuned if you are at all in doubt about how to vote come November. An informed voter is a dangerous weapon! Even if you are not old enough to vote yet, understanding the issues of the day and what is motivating the adults to make the decisions they do this year will only help to reach an informed decision when your time comes. NEVER rely on what some news anchor, political commentator, or talk show host has to say as being the whole story and the absolute truth. They ALL have an agenda and they ALL claim NOT to be biased. BULL FEATHERS! Listen to what the candidates say and weigh it against their actions in the past. Soon it will become clear that there are three kinds of people in this world; 1) people who say what they mean and mean what they say, 2) people who say what they mean but really mean something else, and 3) people who say what they mean but really mean two other things. All three types are running this year, your job is to figure out which is which. As for alternatives, its too bad X-Files doesn't move to Sundays at 9:00 until later in the season. :) Hey! Old CBN participant and former contributor to this publication, Bill Hughes is quoted in this month's CALIBER ROUNDS, the newsletter of previews and information from Caliber Comics. In an article discussing the new Tapestry imprint a few excerpts are used to describe Jimmy Gownley's "Shades of Gray", including this one: "Books like this deserve our support because they will help the medium grow." - William Hughes, "Comic Book E-Mag" Speaking of things reviewed, there is an extensive interview in FAN #17 on page 104 with Steven's Comics' David Kelly. No need to just rely on what I said in my review, see what some of the art looks like and read what David himself has to say about his work and self publishing. He even mentions that MANYA, reviewed here no too long ago, is one of his favorites. If you other self-publishers are ignoring these type of publications I urge you to check out Toph's "Self Service" column in FAN as an avenue to get more exposure! Finally some comments about Savage Dragon #31. First, is it really that funny claiming to have a trade mark on GOD, JESUS CHRIST, and ADOLPH HITLER? Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of parody and the GOD COMICS poster is a hoot, but GOD(tm) strikes me as being a bit much. First I thought it was just a lame joke to go with the poster but then I looked at the Indicia and sure enough he claims a trademark on GOD and DEVIL! I think God might have something to say about who created who Erik! Of course the poster is keeping in theme with the issue, that being God Vs the devil as the last chapter in Dragon's visit to hell. It is a good enough premise for a plot but I thought the discussion at the end as to the purpose of existence and religion is worth thinking about. Erik is determined we never find out where Dragon came from or else that would have been his FIRST question to God. We also have a major plot resolved and overall this is one of his better issues. BUT . . . What I would like to know is if dealers were warned that GOD would use the "F" word in this issue on page 16. (oh yeah, like that is realistic) I checked the solicitation in Previews and no variant is mentioned but in the letters page Erik says there are two versions of the comic, one spells the word the other doesn't which he says, with poor grammar, is due to the kids that watch the cartoon these days. He then tells them to take their pick. Uh, Erik - most of the people reading that ALREADY made their choice without knowing what was inside! There is no warning on the cover of mine which has the word included. I am told the word "good" is in the Image logo on the other version. If you are going to bother with alternate versions why bother burying that information in the letters page? It wouldn't be to get those little lemmings to rush back to the store to find the version they don't have would it? I have no objection to language in context, though my view in this case the wrong character used the word, but I do object to this pretension of being a good guy by offering an alternative which people find out about only after the fact. It's not brave, not provocative, just stupid. David LeBlanc [ComicBkNet@aol.com] Editor The Comic Book Net Electronic Magazine ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [2] Letters to the Editor If you want to comment on this or any previous issue, want to offer something for us to publish, or just want to shamelessly suck up to the editor to try and get your name in print send Email to: ComicBkNet@aol.com Note: letters of comment, complete with the sender's Email address, may be used in future issues of the CBN E-Mag unless you specifically request us NOT to use them. Email address will be withheld upon request. +++++ [PAY ATTENTION FOLKS - THIS IS NOT AN ORDINARY LETTER!] Subj: The Amy Center Date: 96-09-22 19:30:19 EDT From: agent13@midwest.net (Joe Littrell) To: ComicBkNet@aol.com David, A version of this letter was sent out to a number of comic professionals on the Net. Would it be possible to run it in CBEM? Thanks, Joe [You bet, Joe - D.L.] -------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Comics Professional/Comics Fan: In 1991, the Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center was established to help the victims of child sexual abuse in Southern Illinois and to giving children the skills they need to prevent or interrupt child sexual abuse. The Amy Center is dedicated reducing the trauma suffered by victims of sexual abuse by improving the justice system's response as they turn to it for protection. Since 1992, the employees and customers of Scottie's Comics have helped raise funds to continue the Amy Center's operation through both direct donations and regular silent auctions of comics and comics-related collectibles. However, since we began, our supply of auctionable items has dwindled, despite donations from customers and outside sources. (One in particular, but we'll get to that in a moment.) The purpose of this letter is to ask (You knew this was coming, didn't you?) for donations of items to continue our activities for the Amy Center. Quite simply, we need things that will pique our customers interest, and bring in badly needed funds for this organization - autographed comics, special issues, collectibles, etc. - and we need your help. If you have questions, or need further information, please contact us here at Scottie's Comics at agent13@midwest.net or by phone at 618-242-8805. Donations can be sent to: Scottie's Comics 2200 West Broadway Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Questions about the Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center and its activities can be directed to the Center by phone at 618-244-2100 or by mail at: The Amy Center 601 Broadway Mount Vernon, IL 62864 A special thank you needs to go out from us to Colleen Doran, who has helped support the Amy Center almost as long as we have, with materials, ad space in _A Distant Soil_, sales proceeds, and general time and trouble on her part. Colleen, your efforts are greatly appreciated, and have helped more than you can know. Thank you, Jim Holt Joe Littrell Scottie's Comics 2200 West Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 618-242-8805 [Friends, I am a strong believer in using the comic auction to raise funds for worthy causes, as long time readers of this publication know. Today I send a few items to Jim and Joe to help the cause. If you have a large collection, it means that comics bring you great joy. Won't you take the time to find a gem or two to send out to help others? It only takes a few minutes, a large envelope and a couple bucks in postage. Do it now! - D.L.] +++++ From: adamb@triode.net.au (Adam Booth) To: ComicBkNet@aol.com Please remove my old account and replace it with adamb@triode.net.au While I'm at it, I'ld like to thank you for the CBEM because I always seem to miss out on CSN, and my newsfeed is terrible. Your's is the most reliable way to find out what's happening in the world of comics - what's shipping, reviews of things I may not necessarily buy or even look for, and opinions on things in general. [Glad you enjoy the mag Adam] +++++ From: ibsantos@mail.skyinet.net (Ian Santos) To: comicbknet@aol.com Hi, my names's Ian Santos and I've been enjoying reading your newsletter and going through your web page. Anyway, just wanted to know if you could add me to your mailing list so that I can receive your newsletter whenever it comes out. Thanks for your time and keep up the good work. Oh yeah, I agree with most of you about the Liefeld issue of Cap.America...it sucks! when will Liefeld learn to draw? and when will he learn to make characters that actually look different from one another? oh well, I guess never. Thanks again [Frankly, there are more important things on my mind than Rob's inability to reflect reality in his art. Want to see realistic characters that are different from one another? Check out my review of the new NINJAK from Acclaim in this very issue.] [TRIVIA CONTEST] LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION: > From: Janice Bradford > Who is the inventor of adamantium? From: kjobe@wmcstations.com (Ken Jobe) If memory serves me, (because I am not digging through my complete run of Avengers), the scientist's name is Doctor Myron Mclain. (Although Roy Thomas may have spelled it a little differently). +++++ From: Michael Tomiak Okay, here's the answer (hope I get it right): It was created by a scientist named Dr. Myron MacLain in the early 1940s. +++++ From: desada@edc1.edc.ca (Desabrais, Dave) Was it Henry Pym? +++++ From: PNied I've just got to send this: "Who was the inventor of adamantium?" Adam Ant? Paul Nied [Uh, isn't that some kind of rock star? Adam-Ant-ium indeed!] +++++ From: bdh@deus.com (William de Haan) This is FOR INFORMATIONAL purposes only; I am not trying for the prize, should I win, I will not accept the office, blah, blah, blah... Oh, pshaw. Dr. Myron MacLain, in Avengers #66. EVERYONE knows that one... [As you see, not everyone does!] +++++ From: GWN245@aol.com I'll take a "stab" at this weeks trivia question: Who is the inventor of adamantium? I'll say the fellow referred to as "Professor" in the Weapon X serialized story in Marvel Comics Presents. Still love your e-zine, Gail Nacios +++++ Some got it, some didn't. Thanks for all who tried. We did have a winner who also was the first to get a message to me: From: Jpaulmorr@aol.com Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 trivia answer Dr.Maclain Avengers #66 nice Barry Smith art(early but nice). Check it out! [right you are J. Paul and check out you Cheezy Prize (tm) on its way to you!] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THIS WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION: Dick Grayson is the 3rd Nightwing. Name the other two. IMPORTANT RULES NOTICE: The first correct answer to reach the editor wins the CHEEZY PRIZE(tm). The editor will be the sole judge as to which guess arrived first! Please be sporting and send only one guess at a time. LIMIT: ONE PRIZE PER MONTH PER PERSON! Submit your own trivia and win the CHEEZY PRIZE(tm) if you can stump the readers! You MUST submit the correct answer with your question. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [3] CBN Insider - News, gossip and rumors from around the industry. GLEN COVE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 1996--Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKLM), one of the world's largest publishers of interactive entertainment, today announced a workforce reduction at its Long Island headquarters and at other Acclaim facilities around the world. The reduction is part of overall cost-management measures undertaken by the Company. "We've reduced our workforce as part of a cost-management initiative. As we have with all expense areas, we took a critical look at our workforce and how it was deployed. We've consolidated positions or redeployed people within Acclaim. Sadly, we've also found that we had to let some people go," Robert Holmes, Acclaim president and chief operating officer, said. At Acclaim's Long Island headquarters, approximately 20 percent of the 342 full-time staff was affected, and the reductions also impacted Acclaim offices in other locations around the world. [I posed to Fabian Nicieza whether this would affect the Acclaim Comics division and he responded: Acclaim Comics were untouched by the changes at Acclaim Entertainment. Sadly, we lost some good people from our parent company. Unfortunately, these kinds of corporate maneuvers have become a pretty common occurrence in our country. Our relaunch and everything we're doing is going guns-blazing, ball's out! -- fabian] +++++ DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 1996--Laser Storm, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAZR, LAZRW) of Denver, CO, announced today that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRV). The contract allows Laser Storm to develop a themed laser tag game based on Marvel's X-Men, the popular comic book and animated TV series. X-Men comic books sell over 30 million copies annually, making it the most successful comic book of all time. The comic books are published in over 75 countries and territories in 22 languages throughout the world. In addition, the X-Men TV show has been successfully running for seven seasons and is a top-rated Saturday morning program on the Fox Kid's Network. There are over 150 licensed manufacturers currently producing over a thousand X-Men products. Laser Storm's contract with Marvel provides a wide range of merchandising opportunities with these Marvel licensees. Bob Cooney, Chief Executive Officer of Laser Storm, stated, "The X-Men licensing agreement gives us the ability to expand our creative theming capabilities which we believe will help accelerate growth and further differentiate us from our competitors. Laser Storm intends to fully integrate the X-Men theme into an all-encompassing laser tag fantasy experience. We also believe that the agreement will create a wide variety of cross-promotional opportunities for Laser Storm. In addition, we are planning a whole array of new special effects and intricate designs to go along with the X-Men laser tag games." The exclusive multi-year licensing agreement with Marvel gives Laser Storm the right to incorporate over forty characters into the X-Men laser tag game. Laser Storm will operate X-Men laser tag in its company-owned locations and will sell X-Men themed games to independent operators. Cooney continued, "X-Men is incredibly popular, and we believe that this will attract new customers. Laser Storm games encourage creative interaction, and the X-Men theme will help to further enhance this aspect of Laser Storm's family entertainment philosophy." Laser Storm is an operator of themed laser tag arenas, and is a leading manufacturer, designer, developer, and distributor of innovative themed laser tag games and systems for the rapidly-growing location-based entertainment industry. Laser Storm has sold over 175 Laser Storm systems worldwide. With money raised during its April IPO, the company has embarked on an aggressive strategy to diversify its revenue stream by adding to its company-operated facilities through new-location development, including sites developed as a result of strategic alliances with major location-based entertainment companies. Laser Storm is expanding its intellectual property by forging strategic alliances giving the company the ability to develop games based on popular science fiction and adventure themes. +++++ NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/-- Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc.'s (NYSE: MRV) new Marvel Interactive unit took another step forward, naming Lester E. Greenman as Senior Vice President of Software Publishing, a new position. Mr. Greenman will be in charge of developing Marvel's line of multi-platform, interactive entertainment software as part of the Company's plan to begin publishing its own titles under its own label. Mr. Greenman was previously Vice President of Product Development and Legal & Business Affairs at Sony Interactive Entertainment from 1991-1996. At Sony, Mr. Greenman assembled the interactive product development group that produced the hit software for the launch of the Sony PlayStation. Mr. Greenman was also responsible for all licensing and negotiations at Sony Interactive Entertainment, establishing the successful third-party licensing program that brought all of the industry's leading publishers early into PlayStation development. Mr. Greenman's comprehensive experience includes all phases of the interactive entertainment software business, including hiring of development talent, managing the development process, budgeting, marketing and sales, as well as merger and acquisition, venture capital, and deal-making with particular expertise in intellectual property, technology and licensing. +++++ Caliber will be bringing back a character that debuted nearly ten years ago in NOW Comics. RUST, also known as the Oxidized Avenger, returns in a regular series scripted by his creator Steve Miller in December. The man who is made of liquid metal will be drawn by Mike Huddleston and Jim Mahfood. ALSO, the November #1 issue of Daemonstorm will have a Todd McFarlane cover. +++++ Dark Horse will be releasing a four issue adaptation of STAR WARS to coincide with the new release of the enhanced movie in February. The comics will take into account the added footage and scenes in the re-release and will have interlocking covers by Dave Dorman that form one picture. It will also be released as a trade paperback at the same time. +++++ We know that Jim Lee's Homage imprint will move over to Image after being a stand alone publishing effort originally. Now the Chairman of Image will also bring his merchandising venture - Wildstorm Productions - into the Image fold as well. All of Wildstorm's posters, shirts, calendars and other stuff will be solicited under the Image Comics section of Diamond's Previews from now on. +++++ Topps and American Entertainment will be releasing two rare X-Files comics which will be numbered -1 and -2 (take that all you database geeks!). Both will have painted covers by John Van Fleet and will have extremely low print runs. Presumedly you won't find these in your store so look for those American Entertainment ads for details on how to order if you *must* have it. +++++ From this week's CSNsider in Comic Shop News #484, lots of stuff we already told you about, plus . . . Rob Liefeld's Maximum Press will produce a comic based on the role playing game, "Traveller". . . Badrock has been optioned for a motion picture. . . beginning in November the Golden Age Blackhawk will make an appearance in Sandman Mystery Theatre . . . contrary to rumor, Liv Tyler will not replace Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl in the upcoming "Batman and Robin" movie according to director Joel Schumacher. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [4] Top 50 comics/Top 10 Black & White(late September) Comic Shop News CSN's Top Seller charts are based on orders reported by Diamond Distribution and sales reported by a cross section of comic specialty shops. The former are orders placed by retailers for stock while the later are actual sales to the consumers. 1 Kingdom Come 4 2 X-Men 57 3 Uncanny X-Men 337 4 Spawn 51 5 Onslaught: Marvel Universe 1 6 Gen13 12 7 Generation X 20 8 X-Man 20 9 Cable 36 10 X-Men/Clandestine 1 11 X-Men Vs. Brood: Days of Wrath 1 12 Witchblade 8 13 X-Factor 127 14 Nightwing 1 15 X-Force 59 16 Excalibur 102 17 Supergirl 2 18 Cable & X-Force '96 19 Justice League:Midsummer's Nightmare 2 20 Incredible Hulk 446 21 Batman 535 22 Superman 116 23 Detective Comics 702 24 Avengers 402 25 Action Comics 726 26 Adventures of Superman 539 27 X-Files 20 28 X-Men: Pryde & Wisdom 1 29 Amazing Spider-Man 416 30 Teen Titans 1 31 X-Men: Rise of Apocalypse 1 32 Superman: Man of Steel 61 33 Superman: The Man of Tomorrow 6 34 Spider-Man 73 35 Fantastic Four 416 36 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire 4 37 X-Files 0 38 Flash 117 39 Batman: Shadow of the Bat 55 40 Sensational Spider-Man 9 41 Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix 4 42 Preacher Special: Saint of Killers 3 43 Robin 34 44 Dreaming 5 45 Purgatori: the Vampire's Myth 1 46 Spider-Man Redemption 1 47 Catwoman 37 48 Amazing Spider-Man '96 49 Spider-Man Team-Up 4 50 Wetworks 19 Top 10 Black & White 1 Strangers in Paradise 13 2 Gon 2 3 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 4 Elfquest 3 5 Cerebus 209 6 Oh My Goddess! Terrible Master Urd 5 7 Return of Lum part 3 #3 8 Moebius Comics 2 9 Maison Ikkoku Part 6 #1 10 Dark Horse Presents 112 ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [5] THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO M!KE -by M!ke Imboden Hello boys and girls and welcome back to the clubhouse. Before we get to the fun stuff I wanted to get the formal stuff out of the way. So, read the rest of this paragraph in a stuffy, formal sounding voice.... I received a couple more suggestions for the column name this past week and have added the names to the list for future use. Just so there's no mis-understanding, keep in mind that you aren't guaranteed a Prize Pak (tm) just be sending in a name. If one of your suggestions is used you will be contacted by e-mail for your mailing address. This quasi-contest will end as soon as I decide upon a permanent name for the column. This is the last time I'm going to spew these "rules" out, so if there are any questions you'd better ask them now. ...and with that out of the way we can surge forward. Speaking of the column name, "MIKEY LIKES IT" was the one name that was suggested more than once, the only variance being "!"s in place of "i"s which I kinda liked. And although I truly hate LIFE cereal and that commercial for obvious reasons (as well as that song we all sang in elementary school - MICHAEL ROW THE BOAT ASHORE), I am leaning towards that as being *THE* name that wins. So if you have something better you better send it in quick-like! Okay, so I am at our local county fair watching my kid enjoy rides that have little motorcycles, cars and boats attached to poles and I notice some oddly familiar figures gracing the signs of the rides. One ride, the Sooper Jet (or some such mildly amusing name), has pictures of the Jetsons plastered all over it. Naturally they aren't listed as being George, Astro and Elroy and of course there are no copyright symbols or notices anywhere to be seen, but it's them alright. There's not even any difference in the color of the clothing. Shaking my head I glance across the way to the "funhouse" (which I doubt was very fun at all. It consisted of a five foot long hallway with hanging punching bags, another fifteen feet of hallway with three turns, two rather dirty 'wacky' mirrors and a very slowly rotating cylinder that served as an exit), which is called the Jungle King. On it's very large exterior are poorly done versions of Simba, Mufassa, Rafikki and Scar. I think Simba's squeeze was on there, too. Oddly enough there was no Puumba or Timon. Being the curious sort, I asked the man running the SOOPER JET if they had permission to use the characters. Now, I'm no english major (as I'm sure these ramblings prove), but I can usually understand people that speak the language. Well, what I got for an answer was "Hennuthg un dere ockle shmerght" which I guess meant "Yes, we have persmission. It cost a pretty penny to license their use for our financial gain". I also got a face full of cigarette smoke which, since I smoke myself, wouldn't have bothered me if it hadn't been what smelled like banana peels. I was about to return the gesture, thinking it would bond me with my new carnie friend, but the ride ended and The Son wanted to go on the Simba ride. Later, as we left, I couldn't help but think of the day care centers that the Disney company has taken to court for having Mickey Mouse painted on it's walls. Maybe there's not much of a difference, but it sure seemed odd to me that these clowns could use Simba et al to entice kids to get on $3.00 (three tickets, a dollar a ticket), rides without getting nailed for it when a day care center, which serves a useful purpose, cannot. Go figure. And if it was lack of knowledge, the cat's out of the bag now. Whoops! Guess my lifetime pass to Reitenhoffer rides is going to get torn up. There's an old joke that goes something like this; What's the dirtiest thing ever said on prime time television? "Ward, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver last night". Well, DC Comics beat that with this line from the new Teen Titans #1. Page 19, last panel. Ray Palmer (The Atom) is hitting an alien and continues his thoughts from the previous panel; "--but [that] six inches can shatter some bones when it's backed up by 180 pounds of force!" 'Nuff said, Ray! Lastly... Since I picked on Cap and the FF, I oughtta continue the trend with a short 'review' of Lee's Iron Man from a couple weeks ago. The story was pretty good and the art was bearable, but what the hell was with Bruce Banner's hair?!? And finally, I am sorry to all the 30-something+ DC fans that I scoffed at whenever they cursed the CRISIS and moaned about the old days with 372 different versions of the earth including Earth-Pez and Earth-Melrose, but I now understand your frustrations. 'Heroes Reborn' is causing me to lose sleep as I have nightmares about having my own history drastically altered. What was Marvel thinking when they decided to retcon their oldest heroes? If Stan Lee passes away anytime soon we can skip the autopsy and go directly to this crap as the cause. Geez, next thing you know were gonna find out that Elektra is still alive. Er, wait a minute.... Next week: What do I like in a comic store? I'll tell you. Need some good reading material? I'll rattle off some stuff that I think it worth reading. And a full-fledged contest that involves you, a camera and a scanner! Until then..... I am still, M!ke Imboden (E-mail M!ke with flames or words of praise! Cambot@ix.netcom.com. M!ke is also looking for someone to offer him up to five megs of server space. Netcom, as swell as they are, still don't offer FTP services for their web page service and M!ke wants to put some nifty graphics and sounds on his page - which he refuses to update until he CAN upload! Oh yeah, this month's title was sent in by Michael Depace. Thanks Mike!) ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [6] CANZINE 96 Geoffrey Mason CANZINE 96 -- CANADA'S FESTIVAL OF ALTERNATIVE PUBLICATIONS Canzine will be held on Sunday, October 6, 1996 (the last day of ArtsWeek Toronto). Canada's festival of alternative publications will be taking over the Imperial Library Pub and Tavern, downtown Toronto, 58 Dundas Street East, one block east of Yonge Street. The festival runs from 1pm to 9pm. Admission is free. GIGANTIC ZINE FAIR: Over 100 of Canada's top zines, comics, newspapers and chapbook publishers will be exhibiting their publications. Many of these publishers have never displayed work in Toronto. Publishers are coming from Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Vancouver and all over Southern Ontario! SPECIAL READINGS: Readings by Ken Sparling, North York librarian and author of the hilarious novel "Dad Says He Saw You At The Mall", and surprise guests. Also: open stage readings. SEMINARS: London U.K.'s Peter Pavement will be offering a seminar to all those interested in independent publishing. Peter Pavement is editor and publisher of ByPass, Europe's premiere review of independent publications, and founder of top U.K. independent distribution company, Slab-O-Concrete. Seminar topics include: distribution, production and a look at the European indie arts scene. Stacey Case (editor of Rivet, founder of Cut-N-Paste and bowling shirt hipster) will be offering an on-site Silk Screening Course. ART GALLERY: Eric Aurandt (Toronto-based sculptor) will be installing one of his latest in a series of exciting video-sculptures and playing his Godzilla Creates Man video. Also: an on-site gallery with underground artwork from across Canada. MUSIC: Great Toronto jazz-punk bagpipe band GUH! SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Montreal's Officious Little Students (performance artists Vince and Victoria, publishers of the zine Perfect Waste of Time), a multi-text send-up of political shenanigans and consumer mania. -- For information about Canzine or broken ppencil -- call (416) 340-0878 or e-mail -- -- broken pencil website: -- http://www.io.org/~halpen/bpencil.html -- Geoffrey R. Mason | jrm@grove.ufl.edu Editor - indy Magazine | 611 NW 34th Drive College of Law - Univ of Florida | Gainesville, Florida 32607-2429 -- URL = http://grove.ufl.edu/~jrm ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [7] Storyteller Alliance on the Web Abba Dabba News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Howard Simpson - 201-762-3411 ABBA DABBA P.O. Box 717 Maplewood, NJ 07040 abbadabba@abbadabba.com Storytellers Form Alliance On The World Wide Web Storytellers have formed an Alliance to present and control their creations in a way that is beneficial to themselves and the reader. ABBA DABBA is dedicated to the creative alliance of storytellers and promoting the creative, economic and social advancement of its participants. Storytelling, deemed the oldest form of entertainment, is about to head in a new direction. On November 1st, ABBA DABBA, a new on-line "content provider" will unveil a group of features at www.abbadabba.com that merge the art of storytelling with the communications force of the future - the World Wide Web. The stories will only be available on-line. "We're dedicated to exploring the full potential of presenting fiction in both prose and graphic forms," says ABBA DABBA founder/director Howard Simpson. "We'll have drama, adventure, horror, mystery, romance, western humor, satire and other genres, including biographies and other non-fiction as authors step forward who have those particular stories to tell. The stories will be presented in a variety of formats - from traditional text for short stories to novellas, novelettes and novels using little or no illustrations; even to stories told using cartoons, line art, painted art, sequential art, and actual photographs. "Each feature will be available for downloading in either color or black and white. Stories will appear either as an entire story in one episode or as multi-part serials. There will be something for all age groups, from children's stories to more mature themes. And all features will be available exclusively on-line." ABBA DABBA's list of contributors includes such talents as Brian Buniak who offers "Bunitoons"; Ernie Colon will do "Warmonger"; Keith Giffen will contribute "Trencher", which has a fully realized screenplay making the rounds; Darrell Goza will put together an anthology of stories by himself and others; Mark-Wayne Harris will write a split feature: "Cheyla", painted by Ray Lago and "Rhynn of the Super Nova" illustrated by Joe Grau; Bart Sears adds "Brutes and Babes" and the "Ominous Saga"; Howard Simpson himself will present "Zone 26" and another storyline, "Galaxy Inc.," co-written with Michael Shapiro; Andy Smith presents "1st Man" written with Robert Snyder and also "Captain Gwhiz & the Gpers" created by Snyder and Joe Dilibert and "One Last Game" by Mike Cavallaro and Stu Suchit. Simpson cites Colon's "Warmonger" as a prime example of the web site's freedom. "We aren't just scanning line art and coloring it in a computer," Simpson says. "Ernie Colon is creating his work within the computer. No paper is involved in what you see on-screen. Ernie is using the computer as a tool and not as a special effect that calls attention to itself." Free teasers are already available at www.abbadabba.com and the site's November 1st debut will feature the full stories for only one dollar. One more ABBA DABBA feature that Simpson says is sure to be a big hit with anyone who visits the site - "a quicker download than you probably expect, given the amount of graphics in the stories. Come in and look around," he concludes, "and see the future of storytelling. Comics can continue to evolve beyond the super-hero ghetto of violence and action for its own sake and deal with ambiance, introspective conversation, personal emotions, silence, etc. Creators can feel free to tell stories without the pressure of putting in mandatory action scenes to feed power fantasies.” "The World Wide Web has given us another avenue to create visual communication. ABBA DABBA creates a situation where there is pure communication between the storyteller and the reader. Storytellers are putting their blood and souls into their projects and they can spend the time doing their stories rather than worry about distributors, printers, shipping and the other administrative duties of a self-publisher. They can simply create and reap the full benefits of their considerable talents. Storytellers will receive ninety percent of all gross receipts generated by each installment of their story." These are comics for the next millennium. Sincerely, ABBA DABBA www.abbadabba.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [8] REVIEWS by David LeBlanc SHADOWMAN #1 (Black & White preview) SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER Acclaim Comics/Valiant Heroes MATURE READERS Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Ashley Wood Letters: Comicraft's Dave Lanphear Color Art (final release): Atomic Paintbrush True to its name, this book's art makes heavy use of shadows. I hesitate to judge the appeal of it without seeing the colored version. Ashley's style is very unique with some very fine lines and dark areas. It has a very subjective quality to it, that is you will probably like it or hate it. I would not buy a comic on the strength of the art alone, and this one is no exception. Some would get whatever their fave artist does no matter what the story is about. Not me, in fact, it is for that reason I don't buy "Gallery" comics. I buy for the story and will accept most any art style as long as it does not detract from my enjoyment of the story. So in this case, it is not a question of a great appeal to my taste that makes the artwork acceptible but the fact that it suits the story in mood and carries the action through the sequences as it should. As I said, the finished colored product may have a different effect altogether. I would try this book in any case since it is being written by Garth Ennis. I have found his work at DC to be most excellent and thought provoking. I was glad to hear that Fabian gave him the freedom to relaunch one of the better titles from the Valiant line with his own style, unhampered by editorial restrictions that would deaden the impact of the story he wants to tell. For this preview the few bits of salty language have been blacked out, presumedly by those wonderful little gremlins known as interns. No matter, it's like reading a Milestone book and guessing at the #@*%$ language here and there. The story begins where the story ended with the death of Jack Boniface, the last Shadowman. We are treated to a conversation in the morgue in gruesome detail about the mutilation of his body, any number of atrocities that would have caused death. The first Ennis joke has to do with where they found his saxophone. This guy (Ennis) is sick and does not hide it. If you don't care for rough language or references to sexual perversion or crude jokes then don't bother buying this one, it will only offend you. It is not for everyone. So in this issue we meet the next Shadowman, referred to by Nettie and Deadside as ZERO, presumedly because he is a blank slate and shows no emotion while carrying out a slaughter of ruthless men in his first appearance for us. Later, in a bar, he just drinks vodka and stares at a stuffed bear while the locals also refer to him as Zero since he has no past, no name, just the bear. The book retains its voodoo roots which is no surprise when you get a look at Deadside's skeletal appearance and Nettie tells of her own death. And speaking of dead people, the last sequence follows some living-dead folk creating havoc, and telling everyone Tommy Lee Bones is back in town and Shadowman (Jack) is dead. Well this can only lead to more magic and no doubt more killing. But how do you kill a dead man? Ennis fans will snatch up this one and old Valiant fans may find it a bit disturbing that Shadowman has been moved to a different level of violence and and language. It has always been a book with supernatural elements so the most problematic element for some may be the new Shadowman. Frankly the first look at him is not enough to judge. I would give Garth a chance to set the tone and the character through this first arc before jumping to any conclusions. Looks like a worthy effort to take a chance on. Who knows, a year from now it could be impossible to find this book. Seen PREACHER #1 anywhere lately? +++++ Ninjak #1 (Black & White preview) SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER Acclaim Comics/Valiant Heroes Writer: Kurt Busiek Art: Neil Vokes & Michael Avon-Oeming Letters: Comicraft's Dave Lanphear Color Art (final release): Atomic Paintbrush I'll say one thing for Acclaim Comic's Editor in Chief, Fabian Nicieza, he has a great starting lineup on the relaunch of the Valiant heroes. Waid and Augustyn on X-O, Ennis on Shadowman and Busiek on Ninjak. (Fabian bats cleanup in December with the Turok title). I have been fortunate enough to sample all three leadoff titles and it is a solid start to a new beginning. Today Ninjak showed up via FedEx with the first 19 pages in the dealer's preview format, and the other 5 pages in two sets of 8.5 x 11 copies, one set the finished pencil and ink, and another set some rougher sketches with the dialogue filled in by Comicraft. In fact, those pages are fax dated just 3 days ago. This time I get to read the entire issue, unlike X-O #1 which stopped at the 19 page preview. This time around Ninjak is not a British secret agent but a video game character. The character design looks like something that stepped right out of the screen, complete with a pointed crown. Am I having a flashback to those Nintendo Comics? My fears are relieved very early on as the main character himself makes fun of how childish these games are, you know,they are so "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" in the cheesy dialogue. Denny Meechum is a master of the game on any platform, having beat it 6 times in a row so it is a big surprise when he fails to defeat the last opponent the next time. Even more amazing is the jolt he gets as his friend Town's computer immediately zaps him to the floor. Boy and machine are fine in a couple minutes but we know something more is at work here. We follow Denny and Town back to Denny's with a stop at the local comic shop where Denny secretly pines for the female clerk. The whole sequence, and Denny at home with his family, serve to flesh out the character and get us familiar with his environment. He has a lot of sisters which are his curse. He retreats to his sanctuary to communicate on the "net" and play Ninjak. But this time the cheesy dialogue at the start transforms him into the character in the game. He becomes older, taller, and Japanese (though he thinks it is Chinese for some reason) with the agility and strength of a super Ninja. Meanwhile a down on his luck drunk is lured by a voice, presumedly the unseen Masterlord Akuma - ruler of the Dark Dozen from the Ninjak game, with the promise of power over those who have treated him poorly. Soon a villain out of the game, Brutakon, appears to wreak havoc on Manhattan. Well, you know the newly transformed Denny has to check it out as Ninjak and a battle ensues near a unfinished highway onramp. How Denny handles the situation shows he not only has the skill without experience to deal with all kinds of martial art weapons, but he also has a good deal of wisdom for a teenager. The artwork is refreshing in that the people are normal everyday type folks with regular proportions. They are all unique characters but people you would see in anytown USA. This is in sharp contrast to Ninjak himself with too long hair and points and straps all over his costume. The effect makes it more believable as a fantasy come true. The backgrounds and little details help to make it a world you can be comfortable in. I am hard pressed to think how the addition of color will improve the look as the black and whites are terrific. This story is part Captain Marvel, part Spider-Man, part Static, and part Mortal Kombat. The interaction of Denny with his family and Town bring memories of my own hectic childhood in a large family. You expect a fun story based on the premise, and while another writer would be hard pressed to make it work right, Kurt makes it seem so easy. He starts right off with the origin but gives us mysteries to solve as to the why and how of it all. More mayhem is on the way with the hints of more characters coming to life through the influence of Akuma, or is it something or someone else? Intriguing first issue with a fresh look at the child turned hero. Another one to put on your list folks. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [9] Just In by Justin Steiner After I sent last week's column to David, I realized I had forgotten to mention another project of Terry LaBan's. He is currently writing THE UNSEEN HAND for the Vertigo Verite imprint, a story that deals with a secret group of men who run the world and economics and a whole lot more. The first three (of four) issues have been released and it's a great read. Give it a try. This week, I was planning on reviewing the first two books from Homage Comics, ASTRO CITY and LEAVE IT TO CHANCE. However, I have barely had time to read them, let alone put together solid reviews of them. So, I will have to put those off until next week. So, I have no reviews for you or any other pressing comics-related matters to discuss. Therefore, I take my leave with humble apologies and a promise that there will be reviews next week. Until then, happy reading! Justin Steiner jsteiner@netnitco.net ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [10] New Comic Book Releases List by Charles LePage ncrl@fair.net NCRL: New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, October 2, 1996 compiled by Charles LePage. This is the *preliminary* list and is not complete. The completed list is posted weekly, usually Monday evening, at rec.arts. comics.info, http://www.america.net/~cslepage/ncrl.html, and Compuserve's Comics Publishers Forum. PLEASE NOTE- Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. Let me know if any of the names or numbers are wrong. "TPB" means "trade paperback". "AA" means "available again". "S/N" means "signed/numbered". PUBLISHER TITLE, ISSUE NUMBER, PRICE IN U.S. DOLLARS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACCLAIM Sliders Special #2, 3.95 ARCHIE Archie Double Digest #89, 2.75 Betty #44, 1.50 Cheryl Blossom Goes Hollywood #1 (of 3), 1.50 Laugh Digest #131, 1.79 Sonic: The Death Egg Saga #1 (of 3), 1.50 BIG Neil Gaiman's Lady Justice #6, 2.25 BONGO Roswell: Little Green Man #1, 2.95 Simpsons Comics Strikes Back, 10.95 CLAYPOOL Soulsearchers and Company #19, 2.50 COMIC SHOP NEWS Comic Shop News Fall Preview, free CRUSADE Atomik Angels #3 (of 4), 2.95 Demon Gun #2 (of 3), 2.95 Shi 1997 Martial Arts Calendar, 12.95 Shi: Way Of The Warrior TPB #2, 14.95 Thundergod #2 (of 4), 2.95 Tomoe/Witchblade: Fire Sermon #1, 3.95 Who Is The Crooked Man #1 (of 4), 3.50 DARK HORSE Monkeyman and O'Brien #3, 2.95 DC Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #57, 1.95 Batman Miniature Statue, 75.00 Books Of Magic TPB, 19.95 Cyberella #4, 2.25 DC/Marvel: Access #1 (of 4), 2.95 Green Lantern #81 (collectors edition), 3.95 Green Lantern #81 (regular edition), 1.75 Icon #40 (resolicited), 2.50 Lobo: Death & Taxes #3 (of 4), 2.25 Nightwing #3, 1.95 Pinky And The Brain #6, 1.75 Power Of Shazam #21, 1.75 Preacher #20, 2.50 Seekers Into Mystery #11, 2.50 Showcase '96 #11 (of 12), 2.95 Sovereign Seven TPB, 12.95 Starman #25, 2.25 Steel #33, 1.95 Superman #118, 1.95 Superman Adventures #2, 1.75 Terminal City #6 (of 9), 2.50 Wonder Woman Annual #5, 2.95 DIVERSITY Alpha Korps #1, 2.50 EL CAPITAN Stray Bullets #8 (AA), 2.95 EVENT 22 Brides: Married To The Mob #3, 2.95 Ash: Fire Within #1 (of 4), 2.95 FIREMAN Drywall Unzipped #1, 2.95 HAMILTON Uncle Scrooge #301, 2.95 IMAGE Backlash/Spider-Man #2 (of 2), 2.50 Blindside #2, 2.50 Defcon 4 #4, 2.50 Gen 13 #13B, 1.30 Glory/Avengelyne: The Goddyssey #2, 2.99 Kid Supreme #3, 2.50 Lady Supreme #3, 2.50 Shattered Image #2, 2.50 Spawn #53, 1.95 Spawn Bible #1, 1.95 Wildcats #31, 2.50 Youngblood #11, 2.50 KITCHEN SINK Crow: City of Angels #3 (of 4)(art/photo cover), 2.95 KRAUSE Comic Buyer's Guide #1195, 2.95 LIGHTNING Catfight: Escape From Limbo #1 (A & B), 2.75 Catfight: Escape From Limbo #1 (platinum), 5.95 Creed: Cranial Disorder #1, 3.00 Creed: Cranial Disorder #1 (platinum), 9.95 Perg #6 (gold collectors edition), 5.95 MARVEL Cable #38, 1.95 Daredevil #359, 1.50 Doctor Who #244, 5.90 Fantastic Four #2 (Heroes Reborn), 1.95 Generation X '96 #1, 2.95 Incredible Hulk Megazine #1, 3.95 Mystique & Sabretooth #1, 1.95 Rune: Hearts Of Darkness #1, 1.50 Sensational Spider-Man #11, 1.95 Sensational Spider-Man Polybag Promotion Tomb Of Dracula Halloween Megazine, 3.95 Ultraforce #12, 1.50 Uncanny X-Men #339, 1.95 Uncanny Origins #4, 0.99 MAXIMUM Avengelyne: Power TPB, 9.95 Battlestar Galactica: Enemy Within TPB, 9.95 NBM Justine TPB Vol. I, 10.95 (new printing) SLAVE LABOR Dork #3 (2nd printing), 2.75 Skeleton Key #15, 1.75 STUDIO NOIR Deadforce #2, 2.50 VEROTIK Black Angel Reprint, 9.95 VIZ Bio Booster Armor Guyver Part V #7, 2.95 Fatal Fury Poster, 9.95 Fist of the North Star Part III #3 (of 5), 2.95 Return of Lum Part III #5 (of 11), 2.95 ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [A] E-Mag Info: Submissions, Subscriptions, Back Issues, Copyrights SUBMISSIONS ----------- To submit an article, review, column, etc to our e-mag, simply post it in any ComicBook Net conference and leave me a message in the CBN: E-Mag conference giving me permission to use the article. 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