------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE COMIC BOOK NET ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE - ISSUE NUMBER 84 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 On the rack this week in case you missed them: Barry Windsor Smith: Storyteller #2 Supreme #43 (Alan Moore of course) Starman #26 Preacher #21 JLA #1 NINJAK #1 - pay attention to the letter pages! *8^) Cool web site of the week: www.rockhall.com for the web site of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Links added to our website: FANDATA for information on stores, clubs, other fans and companies. MARVEL ONLINE - their finally official full featured web site. We have also updated our EVENTs page this week. Just when you find a way to do things a little easier and quicker, something happens to muck it up. The last couple of weeks I have been trying to send the mag out in a little different manner. Previously I had copied and pasted the entire text to an email message and then sent that message. The mail program, Eudora, allows for attached files to be included in the text of the message. So, if you attach a text file you are not pasting it into the message but Eudora essentially does it for you and delivers the message with the text included rather than a message with a file attached. This is a great work around when the Emag gets just too big for the copy and paste to work (not enough memory). Now, some systems, like America Online for example, will not accept email larger than 2k. Instead it does the same thing as Eudora, but in reverse. It takes the entire message and creates a text file which you can then download (AOL lets you set your preferences to automatically download attached files as well if you wish) either at the time the mail is checked or later. That's cool because the file reader on AOL does not handle large files too well, you are better off using a text reader or word processing program. So basically, from my point of view, a well behaved email program and the service that provides email, should handle any size message in a similar fashion - create a file if it reaches the limit of the system. Then I got a dozen copies of issue #83 bounced back to me - all from JUNO.COM and all with the same message: message too big >64k. For those of you who use JUNO my apologies and another resend went out immediately, in two parts. I guess this proves the old adage: never ASSume! While I am at it I also got this: ---- Subject: Re: CBEM #83 [delivery failure to foong@m4.sprynet.com] The message that you sent to the above recipient was not delivered. All mail sent to this account will continue to be returned until the recipient has removed enough mail to lower the mailbox size below the system mailbox limit. ---- While I am on the subject of Email, since this is an electronic publication, it seems good to mention some common sense things for us all to remember once again. I did this once before but it bears repeating. From CBEM #58, with minor edits: Be sure you CAN receive Email - this may seem basic but I have been attempting to send issue CBEM #57 to a new subscriber on Prodigy, only to keep getting it bounced back because that account is "not enabled for Email" EMPTY YOUR MAILBOX - if yours has a limit, and does not automatically purge older mail, then new mail will get bounced. The lesson is check frequently enough to avoid this, increase the limit if you can, or drop automatic mailings you just aren't reading anymore - sort of like pruning your pull list because the to be read pile is growing larger all the time. If you are dropping your service please be considerate and send a note to cancel the subscription, some folks do this and I really appreciate it. If mail is continually bounced because the "user is unknown" I have no choice but to delete the name. Changing your address to another service should be automatic, but I recently had to correct one that changed when I saw his new address in HIS newsletter, but he never sent me a message to let me know. I don't mind other people relaying messages to sign up for the mag. Hats off to Ryan Brewster who continues to forward requests sent to the old address. However, it is only courtesy to drop a sub you no longer want, by sending the mail yourself. If I get a message from A saying B wants to stop getting my mag, I have to wonder why B didn't tell me himself! It still happens! Finally, if you want back issues, read the sources available at the end of this issue. They are posted to the member BBSes of Comic Book Net, AOL, Compuserve and Genie as well as our Web page. If you can't access any of those I would prefer you list which or how many you want and wether you can receive attached files in ZIP format. Oh yeah, almost forgot, be courteous with your requests for the Emag, or information You might want. It amazes me that some people feel they have a *right* to anything they want and you'd better be snappy about it! I guess the last request is don't be butthead! Political commentary: God bless David Brinkley. 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. +++++ Date: 96-11-04 02:11:09 EST From: waltstone@juno.com (Walt Stone) To: ComicBknet@aol.com On Sat, 2 Nov 1996 07:00:58 -0800 David LeBlanc writes: >To all users of JUNO.COM, the original Emag was rejected by your >system for being too long, rather than breaking it up for you like >MOST ISP systems and and software does. Thanks for the note, David! yeah, Juno last week was having trouble on a number of fronts, as the connect time and quality of connection was strange - it doesn't surprise me that you got bouncebacks. In other words, Juno has other problems aside from the large packet crunching. That said, I did get the message, so if you got a bounceback message for me, it wasn't because if didn't get through - it did. Juno is strange for that - sometimes my Juno reader GETS the message, but it shows up as blank on my screen. I simply hit "reply" and the entire message shows up in quotes, ready to reply. I simply read it from that screen. Strange, but true! I now realize it is because of the size of that message that is choking, and most likely the readers on this end can't handle so big of a message. So, yeah, sorry to say, you need to correct the size if ya want to continue to have limited problems with Juno - the software on this end chokes even though you might get it through the mailer daemon. As always, your EMag is GREATLY appreciated and I always look forward to Friday night to get each copy! Thanks! Walt [Thanks for writing back to verify the problem Walt] +++++ From:afurlan@pathcom.com Just found out that the new edition of Diamond Previews has SINNAMON #9 listed under Mythic Comics. What a pleasant surprise, he said sarcastically. I was under the impression that this "arrangement" wasn't going to happen until April at the earliest. By any chance, would you know where I might find any e-mail addresses for comic shops so I might undo a bit of the potential damage this "move" can do to my sales? There's certainly not enough time to mount a snail mail offensive. Sigh. And Sinnamon #8 went off to the printers today. Angelo Furlan Writer/Creator of SINNAMON, BRUISER, and STUF. email me at: afurlan@pathcom.com Check out the Catfish Comics Web Page at: http//www.thenerve2.com/catfish [We suggest you try a new link we have added to our LINKS page: FANDATA at the URL http://members.aol.com/fandata It has a vast listing of fans, Zines, companies and shops, many with Email address links.] +++++ From: mhenderson@CMCVAX.MCKENNA.EDU (Matt Henderson) To: comicbknet@aol.com Hi, my name is Adrian Dominguez. I head up the newly started Domain Entertainment. We wish to know if you would like to do a reciprocal link exchange with us. We would carry your banner or advertisement while you would carry ours as well. Also, we would like to know if you could list us on your page. We have one comic so far and could send samples of art or storylines, etc. With us being small and independent right now, any help or advertisement would be appreciated. The comic is called "STRAPPED" and is just starting out. Please contact us with your reply. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Adrian Dominguez President Domain Entertainment http://www.student.mckenna.edu/student/GM/mhenderson/index.htm [Here is the URL for our readers to check it out.] +++++ [TRIVIA CONTEST] >LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION: > Who created the Original Green Lantern Oath? > BONUS: What word in Hal Jordan's oath was eventually changed? From: eds7466@UMoncton.ca (Danny Sichel) The Green Lantern Oath was devised by science fiction great Alfred Bester. It originally said "in _blackest_ night", but now it's "_darkest_ night". +++++ From: DneColt Okay, this is waaaay late, but on the off chance no one has guessed it right, here goes. Novelist Alfred Bester ("The Demolished Man" & "The Stars My Destination") wrote th oath (thanks, NPR), and the oath was changed from "blackest night" to "darkest night," which, personally, I abhor (no ring to it :>). BTW, thanks for turning me on to "Age of Heroes." It's an outstanding book! +++++ The Original Green Lantern oath: ,...and I shall shed my light over dark evil, for evil cannot stand the light, the light of the Green Lantern!" was created for Alan Scott by Bill Finger. Tomar-Re later used this oath. Hal Jordan's oath: In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might, beware my power, Green Lantern's light" This was writted for Alan Scott by SF author Alfred Bester. In the PC era, "Darkest" was substituted for "Blackest" Jim, Master of Comics Comic Madness smiv@primenet.com 3277-L Grand Avenue Chino Hills, CA 91709 universo@lsh.org (909) 590-5949 +++++ From: MKatz36022 I dunno about the bonus, but the original oath was created by Alfred Bester, well before The Demolished Man and The Stars My Destination. Mark Katzoff +++++ From: j.secret@ix.netcom.com (Jack Secret) Ah. One I may win...The Original Green Lantern oath was created by Martin Nodell, who was the Golden Age Green Lantern creator also. As for the bonus, Hmmm...The original oath was more like a quote than a poem...didn't it go something like "I shed my light over evil...the light of Green Lantern"...I dunno +++++ From: M!ssing M!ke Wasn't it Larry Niven? My mind aint what it used to be.... Say, what's that? Where've I been? Er, a self-imposed hiatus? Yeah, that's it. No, truth is I've just been kinda lazy recently. Combine that with me trying to catch up on some other matters and, well, by the time I realize I need to do a column it's too late. So to my legions of loyal readers and fans, I can only say; "I shall return!". Oh, all of the Prize Paks will have been mailed by the time this sees print. Sorry it took so long, everyone. Gotta run! Rosie O'Donnell is on! -M!ke (cambot@ix.netcom.com) "What a mess!" - Duke Nukem http://www.netcom.com/~cambot +++++ Hi! I think I know the trivia. I think the great John Broome created Green Lantern's oath (which I, like all good comics fans, can recite by heart). I really have no idea which word was changed so I'll take a wild guess: originally it went "in lightest day" rather than "brightest Day"? I hope I got it! Thanks, I love your mag. Jason Sacks +++++ From: e@bigfoot.com (Eli Zweifach) That's easy John Broome the writer on Showcase 22 but of course that's not the answer that you were looking for. If it wasn't Hal Jordan than who did create it....Pieface? +++++ Bill Finger created the original GL oath: "and I shall shed my light over dark evil... for, the dark things cannot stand the light... the light of Green Lantern! ---------------------------------------------- For comic book news & reviews, check out POP ROCKET at http://soho.ios.com/~nexus1/ +++++ I'd have to say Martin Nodell, who created the Golden Age GL. > BONUS: What word in Hal Jordan's oath was eventually changed? > Um, I'm guessing here, but is it "Blackest" to "Darkest" (or the other way around...?) as in "In Brightest Day, In Blackest Night, No Evil Shall Escape My Sight..." I'm lovin' the emag, man! Keep it up!! Later. ~ Sheldon Goh ~ ~ ~ sheldon@pl.jaring.my ~ Kuala Lumpur, ~ ~ ~ MALAYSIA ~ ~ +++++ Gardner Fox > BONUS: What word in Hal Jordan's oath was eventually changed? The word "blackest" was replaced by the word "darkest". Marlous and Johan de Neef The Netherlands, Europe +++++ If I remember correctly, the oath was written by Mart Nodel, creator of the original Green Lantern, and "blackest" was changed to "darkest". But then, my memory is not that good. This was just an excuse to say - New York Yankees *** 1996 World Champions *** Go Yanks ! Sorry. Had to do it. ;) Paul +++++ From: naz@ix.netcom.com (Robert A Nazimowitz) The oath was created by Ganthet. The word "Blackest" was changed to "Darkest". +++++ From: Bingersoll@worldnet.att.net (Bob Ingersoll) To: ComicBkNet@aol.com (David LeBlanc) Dave, According to Julie Schwartz, Alfred Bester created Green Lantern's original oath. According to my own memory, the word, "blackest" was changed to "darkest," no doubt for politically correct reasons. Bob +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THIS WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION: Q- What is Flash Thompson's real first name? 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. From Michael Hunt Publications via America OnLine: Diamond Comics, one of THE largest distributors of books and comics refuses to carry ANY books or comix created by Mike Diana due to content. CHICAGO-- A conversation on Friday, November 1 between Glen Folland, a representative for Diamond Comics and Shane Bugbee, owner of Michael Hunt Publications may have just began a censure precedent. Folland announced to Bugbee that after a stringent review of Mike Diana's new book, THE WORST OF BOILED ANGEL the company decision was not to distribute the book or ANY titles from Mike Diana. "I asked Glen if other titles he carried such as Tim Vigil's, FAUST and VEROTIKA comics were critiqued in the same 'page per page' manner." said Bugbee. "Without hesitation he told me NO. They also refuse to carry ANY titles by Mike Diana and are in fear of getting in trouble for distributing Diana's books. They're basing this decision on a guilty verdict of obscenity by the State of Florida on Diana's previous zine's, BOILED ANGEL #7 and BOILED ANGEL #ATE." Diana was found guilty of publishing and distributing "obscene" material in June of this year by Florida Circuit Judge Douglas Baird who declared Mike Diana's zine's, BOILED ANGEL #7 and #ATE as obscene. The judge emphasized throughout Mike's ruling that he personally found Diana's comics "patently offensive." Referring to Diana as "the appellant," and stated, "The evident goal of the appellant's publication is to portray shocking and graphic pictures of sexual conduct so it will be noticed. If the message is about victimization and that horrible things are happening in our society, as the appellant alleges, the appellant SHOULD HAVE created a vehicle to send his message that was not obscene." The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) has estimated that over $56,000 has been spent on Diana's case to date. The Diana case is being appealed to the Supreme Court with continued support from CBLDF and Michael Hunt Publications. To support their efforts, contact them at 1-800-992-2533. Diamond Comics could not be reached for comment but the publisher is urging concerned parties to contact them directly regarding their decision. Glen Follard can be reached at DIAMOND COMICS, 410.560.7112 Ext. 353. You have a voice, use it. +++++ WORLD'S FINEST fights the evil of tabloid TV! You probably have heard by now, but the newest Batman, George Clooney, is leading a boycot of Entertainment Tonight to protest the practices of another TV show Hard Copy owned by the same company, Paramount. Not only that but TV's Superman, Dean Cain is joining him as are other stars. Clooney had asked Paramount to have Hard Copy to stop running stories on him and they agreed IN WRITING. When Hard Copy ran a story anyway Clooney pulled the plug on any cooperation with ET. Others fed up with the anything for a story style tv show that invades their lives and sets more each day are jumping on the band wagon. The entire cast of E.R. have lent support and Steven Spielberg, Rosie O'donnel, Madonna and others won't let E.T. near them anymore. At press time ET had announced that they would no longer use free lance photos and tape taken of stars from off work locations. +++++ For Immediate Release From KellyImage@aol.com November 5, 1996 Three more creator-owned titles join the growing image line-up Image Comics continues its transformation of the contemporary marketplace! FULLERTON, CA - Image Comics is proud to announce the addition of several new titles to its ever-expanding line-up of non-superhero genre, black-and-white comics. Beginning with products shipping in March, Image will publish three new projects spearheaded by Image co-founder and Vice President Jim Valentino. Age of Heroes is a fantasy set in the Middle Ages written by James D. Hudnall and illustrated by John Ridgeway. Valentino comments, "Age of Heroes is one of the best written and most lavishly illustrated comics being published today. It has received much critical acclaim, but unfortunately, due to poor distribution, it has been sorely overlooked. We believe that this title will appeal to fans of Neil Gaiman's Sandman-it's that good!" Originally self-published by Hudnall's Halloween Comics, Age of Heroes comes to Image as of issue #3. The Adventures of Aaron by Aaron Warner. "One of the funniest books I've read in a long time," says Valentino, "It's drawn in a rich, realistic style as opposed to the usual big foot style for humorous comics. The Adventures of Aaron will appeal to all fans of superhero comics as well as to those of us who still like our funny books funny!" Soulwind by Scott Morse. "Every once in a while, a unique book appears, seemingly from out of left-field, that attracts a cadre of hard core devoted fans. Usually these books, like Bone or Foot Soldiers defy description. Soulwind is like that-a bit fantasy, a bit science fiction, all drawn in a brush style that reminds me of a cross between Jeff Smith and Vaugh Bode, but still completely unique unto itself. I'm very proud to be associated with this book." Valentino notes, "Image Comics hopes that by exposing more readers to these exceptional books that each will be able to generate the readership it deserves in today's competitive marketplace." Executive Director, Larry Marder adds, "Over the last year or so, many of the Image partners have successfully published an increasing amount of both off-beat material and non-super-hero genre books. With on-going titles like A Distant Soil, Bone, Big Bang Comics, Astro City, Leave It To Chance, Labman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Maxx and the recently announced all-new Mage project, we hope to help expand the marketplace by appealing to a wider audience not currently reading comics. Speaking on behalf of all of Image Comics, we're delighted that Jim Valentino has brought these books into our fold. The combined clout of these diverse new titles along with the rest of our product mix continues to offer the retail community tremendous opportunities to increase their stores' sales and profitability." # # # for further information contact: JIM VALENTINO (714) 443-9078 +++++ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 1996 MAGE JOINS THE IMAGE LINE-UP! KellyImage@aol.com FULLERTON, CA -- Image Comics is proud to announce its plans to publish Matt Wagner's Mage II: The Hero Defined. "For a decade, fans of the original Mage maxi-series have been clamoring for Matt Wagner to return to the adventures of Kevin Matchstick,"said Image Comics Executive Director, Larry Marder. "Their long patient wait is about to end. Mage returns in July, 1997!" Mage was one of the most respected creator-owned series of the 1980s. Originally published by the first incarnation of Comico, the first Mage maxi-series ran for 15 issues from 1984 to 1986. It was reprinted in 3 trade paperbacks. After the conclusion of the original series Matt promised his fans that he would some day return to his reluctant hero, Kevin Matchstick. "It's weird, the mythic quality the Mage series has taken on within the comics industry, " commented creator Matt Wagner. "It's kind of become the unaskable fan question. 'When will I return to Mage?' But I've always appreciated the intense fan interest and loyalty for the series. I always knew that I would return to the project when I was ready to do it. And oh man am I ready." Kevin Matchstick is the only character from the first series who returns for Mage II: The Hero Defined. "That's right," said Matt. "There's a new Mage to guide him this time-a Mage II, as it were. The series will be familiar yet full of surprises for loyal readers, but will also serve as a fresh start for new converts." When asked about his decision to take the project to Image, Matt said, "People are going to ask what led me to Image and I'll give them the same answer I've always given them about my work-expect the unexpected. Image began as a group of creators that owned their own properties and I began my career as one of the first wave of creator/owners. All in all, the equation just seemed to fit." "I couldn't agree more," said Marder. "The original Mage was one of the finest examples of the comic book art form. It's pages radiated elegance and intelligence. When Matt approached me and asked if Image was interested in publishing Mage II I practically jumped out of my skin because I was so excited for us to have the opportunity to be associated with this extraordinary project. Speaking on behalf of all of Image Comics, we're delighted to welcome Mage to our ever-expanding line-up. The combined clout of Mage along with the rest of our product mix continues to offer the retail community tremendous opportunities to increase their store's sales and profitability." FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: LARRY MARDER AT IMAGE COMICS, INC. (714) 871-8802, ext. 23 [The "I'll believe it when I see it" posts are already starting on the nets! - D.L.] +++++ November 7, 1996 DARKCHYLDE LANDS AT IMAGE COMICS FULLERTON, CA -- Randy Queen, creator, writer and penciler of the enormously popular Darkchylde comic book, has announced that the Darkchylde mini-series will be published by Image Comics effective with issue #4. "It's personally frustrating that I'm unable to ship Darkchylde #4 when I originally planned. The amount of support I've received from fans has been really gratifying," expresses Queen, "But Darkchylde fans should know that I've been using this unexpected extra time to extend the stories in both issues #4 and #5 which represent Darkchylde's first story arc." Darkchylde #4 will be solicited by Image Comics in Diamond Comics Distributors Previews catalog for product shipping in February 1997. Image Comics Executive Director said, "Beginning with issue #4, Darkchylde has a new lower cover price of $2.50 and features extra pages of artwork. Plus, Darkchylde will also upgrade to a superior paper stock similar to Spawn's paper stock." Darkchylde launched in June 1996 ranking 46 on Diamond Comics Distributor's Top 100 list and has remained a strong contender. Solely owned by Randy Queen under the manner of Majesty Graphics, the Darkchylde character has won praise for its originality from both industry peers and fans alike. "I want to thank all the Darkchylde fans for their patience. I'm glad that Image Comics has given me this opportunity to finish the mini-series with them," comments Queen. "Image is dedicated to producing top quality comic books and I feel honored to be a part of their family standing among such talented artists and creators such as Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee." # # # For further information contact: Larry Marder, 714/871-8802 #23 +++++ From the CSNsider in this week's Comic SHop News #490, lots of stuff we already told you about, plus . . .A Savante series is coming next year by Barbara Kesel & Ryan Odagawa. . . "GUARDIAN ANGEL" will be about the last guardian angel on earth, done by Jonathan Peterson and Aron Wiesenfeld. . . Homage comics will add: EMPIRE by Mark Waid, Brian Augustyn, and Barry Kitson about a villain having no fun ruling a planet; The New Adventures of Abraham Lincoln by Scott McCloud - Abe out of time battling a political impostor; and LAWLESS by Steven Grant and Mike Zeck about an ex-con trying to fulfil the promise he made to a dying cellmate. . . cards, cards,cards, - a Spawn series,a mini animation cell series with art from Spawn Animated from HBO, Savage Dragon series, and Gen13 animated film - all from Wildstorm. . . Samson Comics will have Lou (HULK) Ferringo posing for a photo cover and art by Capullo, Ramos, Tucci, Conrad and Peterson along the way. . .Liefeld says he is pulling back from the edge with his titles to be more accessible to younger readers. Gone will be Darkchylde (as we already reported) Priest, and Celestine with a toned down Avengelyne as well. . . E! reports a super-baby will make the scene on Lois and Clark next year. . . Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst will play Tommi Gunn in a new motion picture in pre production and will also appear in photo covers for te London Night comic series. . . Fantasy Flight will still produce games but has abandoned comic publishing plans. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [4] Lights go out on BROADWAY COMICS SMASH MAGAZINE http://smash.mgz.com November 5, 1996 It was announced today that Broadway Comics will cease publication following the release of the FATALE Tradepaperback as a result of a re-organization by its new owner Golden Books Family Entertainment. Golden Books, which acquired Broadway Comics in its recent purchase of the family entertainment library of Broadway Video Entertainment, L.P, will focus its publishing units on the company's key markets. "We have moved quickly to create a powerful, integrated unit that will revitalize and build on our core children's publishing business," said Willa Perlman, President and Publisher of the Children's Publishing Group/Golden Books. In addition, Golden Books will now focus on leveraging existing characters in Golden Books' library, which includes the dormant properties of Gold Key Comics (TUROK, MAGNUS: ROBOT FIGHTER, and SOLAR: MAN OF THE ATOM -- currently licensed to Valiant Comics.) J. Winston Folkes and Jim Shooter, the President and Editor of Broadway Comics respectively, will undertake the effort to determine which of Gold Key's titles will be further developed for eventual release under an as of yet undetermined publishing banner. As for the previous Broadway titles, which include FATALE, STAR SEED and KNIGHTS ON BROADWAY, they are "indefinitely suspended," according to Fowlkes. Broadway Comics will cease to exist as a publishing arm of Golden Books Family Entertainment, but the company will maintain the rights to all three books. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [5] Keep up with DePace by Mike DePace CAVEWOMAN: RAIN #4 Caliber Comics Story/Art: Budd Root Yes, I know, I've said it before, I love indy comics. Blah, blah, blah. Color cover, black and white interior, three bucks. Yep, another great one this week from Budd Root. Cavewoman: Rain is the second Cavewoman series from Root. Cavewoman is about Meriem, a super-strong, super-agile woman who knows how to deal with a T-Rex or two and is cute as a button. Oh yeah, she lives in the past too (so to speak). You see, her entire present-day town of Marshville has been transported back in time to about 70 million B.C. In issue four the weather starts going crazy (storms and twisters) and in turn the animals go crazy. The locals are being attacked left and right by their pre-historic predators and vigilante groups are organizing an armed response. The story basically revolves around everyone in Marshville trying to adjust to modern life in the Jurassic age and Meriem and friends trying to control the chaos that ensues. Budd's story telling is quite entertaining. His 'tongue in cheek' style makes his books enjoyable and memorable. He pokes fun at the comic industry, testosterone laden, male bonding, N.R.A. flunkies and the 'ever wandering male eye'. There's a great scene where a group of kids and a comic shop owner are being attacked by a dinosaur at the shop. What does the shop owner use to defeat the dino? A life size metal cut out of a wolverine knock-off with razor sharp claws (too funny!). Bottom line: this book doesn't come out too often (because it's indy) and I remember the story line without referring back to the previous three issues. To me that's a sign of good writing. 'Nuff said. The artwork is superb. Budd Root is the kind of artist that I would track down his work and pick up anything I found of his. He has a very slight 'cartoony' style and his expressionism is great. The action sequences are fantastic, especially towards the end of the book (the suspense is killing me). Budd really knows how to grab your attention visually. I really don't want to type Budd Root as a bad/good girl artist, but they way he draws Meriem is just incredible! And his detail of pre-historic animals is just as great. The man is just amazing. This book is sort of like Jurassic Park with a bad/good girl twist. Budd Root is one of the few people in this industry that has successfully pulled off the artist/writer job and excels at it. Cavewoman is a treasure. Don't wait 'till next week. Go hunt it down now... and watch out for the dinosaurs. Look for the original Cavewoman series to be out in trade paperback form very soon. I'm definitely getting a copy. What do you think? Questions? Comments? I'd love to hear from you. miked@usaor.net ;^) ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [6] Just In By Justin Steiner I'm going to try something a little different this week. Hope you all enjoy it. JLA #1 $1.95. 24 pgs. Written by Grant Morrison, Penciled by Howard Porter, Inked by John Dell. Published by DC Comics, 1700 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. I can remember the first Justice League comic I bought. It was #198 of the original series (in late 1980 or early 1981) and it featured a plethora of cool heroes (Superman, Wonder Woman, Firestorm, Zatanna, and more) battling Abenezeer, Rand, and Ghast. Oh, it was wonderful and only the second title I ever collected (the first being LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES). Not long after that came a crossover with the Justice Society of America and my world suddenly became bigger and I became a die hard DC fan. I followed them through every incarnation afterwards. There was the new Justice League, featuring Aquaman as team leader a controversial lineup that featured Vibe, Gypsy, Steel, and Vixen. I liked the team but it was rather short-lived. Next came the "funny" Justice League, written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis. This was something new for the market and spawned its share of similar series from other companies (and even another Justice League series). It is this League that has existed for several years, with various personnel shuffling in and out of several books. Now that has all changed. The big guns of the DC universe are back in its premiere title. Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. Flash. Martian Manhunter. Green Lantern. Aquaman. Get ready for a wild ride. This issue opens with the arrival of aliens, in a scene reminiscent of "Independence Day." They are super-humans who want to feed our starving and repair the damage to the biosphere. The public goes gaga over this. The Leaguers, however, are a bit skeptical. And it appears that they have reason to, as they Hyperclan begins executing super-villains. Grant Morrison does a wonderful job with these characters, sticking to their core personalities. He injects some humor amidst the granduer, just the right amount. For example, Green Lantern (who is new to the super-hero game) says "I can't handle this. It's like playing with the Beatles" about working side by side with Wonder Woman and the rest. Howard Porter and John Dell are at the top of their game as well. Their work is quite stylish and the heroes all look like they should. Nothing more is needed. I would also add that the coloring (Pat Garrahy) and lettering (Ken Lopez) add to the overall attractiveness of the package. This is only the first part of the opening storyline, so we can only expect the story to get better from here. Batman only appears at the end of the issue and we haven't yet seen Aquaman. Anyone worried that Grant Morrison can't do straight super-heroes has no need to do so. With the help of his art team, Morrison is ready to stake the claim that the JLA is one of the best titles in the market today. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [7] WORDS HARD AS STEEL by Brian Babyok First let's have a big hand of applause to David LeBlanc for his letter/review of Ninjak being published in Ninjak #1, way to go David! Also loved Mike Avon Oemings ink work as well. Coventry #1 Story and Art: Bill Willingham I will make no bones about the fact that I love Bill Willingham's work. I have followed him from the Elementals to a Justice League Annual to Ironwood. Coventry is a nice little tale which is part dark fantasy, part crime novel and part comedy. Like Barry Windsor Smith, Mr. Willingham is a great storyteller and the pacing is great. The story starts when Claudia Nevermore arrives in the town of Hunley to investigate a plague of frogs. Logically moving to discover the why of the plague instead of just ending it, she consults her resources to find the culprit. Her sources are amusing in themselves and provided a nice chuckle. The is also a subplot with Lieutenant Cortez and Special Agent Golan, two cool characters whom I hope he keeps around. But one of the clever things that occur in the background of that scene is the word balloon's which obey the laws of the police line. Which means that when Special Agent Golan is talking behind the line the balloon stays behind and then crosses over when he does, a neat little artistic trick. The last subplot revolves around what I would guess to be a small imp named Beezil, who eats a cat after being unleashed after a few hundred years of imprisonment in a box. All in all I really liked the book and will continue to see what new magic Bill Willingham creates. If anyone is alive and would like to prove it, respond to: Brian Babyok weirdling1@aol.com ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [8] My View by David LeBlanc This week we explore religious themes. One in a very direct and serious way from a self publisher and a couple more things coming in January from a more mainstream publisher. Chronicles #1 FREE 16 page B&W 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 Quest Comics Story: Peter J. King QuestCmx@aol.com 99 Cherry Hill Road Art: Scott Hedlund Carmel, NJ 10512 "Quiet Thunder" by Mike Purcell Being a fan of comics, I rarely if ever turn down a chance to review another type or genre and a post for copies of a new Christian Comic caught me as yet something else to explore in this media with so much diversity. I sent my address to Mr. King and got a prompt reply with the first issue of his mini-comic "Chronicles" as well as a character "Bible" (my words not his) of the players in his Universe. This is an interesting concept, though not unique it is rare to see main stream characters with strong convictions and faith in their God. Most main stream comics stay away from heavy topics of faith or all too often portray *religious* people as fakes out to get something. That is not to say there are not decent portrayals of those who at least profess a belief in a greater power. But, most of the super hero stuff is too busy fighting the dark forces to admit that there just might be an almighty force for good and that God might actually work through man to bring about change in the world. A while back Marvel tried to co-publish a religious super hero and I thought it was a decent effort. Others were much more critical of "Illuminator" but then I have found that more often people will complain about being preached to than they will about being lied to; case in point - the recent election. "Chronicles" is the beginning story in a world inhabited by beings from the Bible and contemporary humans, some with powers, who are fighting the very real forces of evil in the world. The first 8 page story, aptly called "Genesis" introduces the main character, Creed, who is secretly the Athletic Director of the Canaan City Christian Academy. Reprieved from death he was sent back to the real world by God to act as his soldier. He was given the power to call up any person, object or weapon from the Bible just by saying the book and verse it appears in. In the comic, it seems a bit strange for him to yell, "Ephesians 6:16" and get a "shield of faith". But, the more I thought about it, what great possibilities this would have. You could call on the strength of Samson, the wisdom of Solomon, the miracles of Moses, not to mention the loaves and fishes! Just when you thought you had seen every power in the book, you get a power from The Book. This first chapter is brief, but gives the general idea that one thing Creed does is seek out those who would corrupt others with drugs and deal with them swiftly. And, like some other comics, we are left to wonder if the police and the justice system can convict criminals dropped on their doorstep by a vigilante. The art is fluid and does not rely on strict panel arrangement but varies nicely in an almost animation style. Very appropriate for a mini-comic. The second half is mostly text with a character sketch by a fan, the background info on Creed, some poetry, a nice little testimony of faith, a couple of letters (one from Howard Simpson formerly of Valiant) and a cute cartoon about Noah's Ark. Other characters for the future include Gabriel the Archangel, Abaddon the Fallen Angel, and a cast of characters that seem to be well planned for conflict and development. It is always nice to see someone put together a work they fully believe in, especially when the motive is not one to make money. If you are so inclined to seek out this type of work, contact Peter King at the above address to sample a different type of comic. +++++ MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER (Vol. 2 #1) [Preview] ACCLAIM/VALIANT HEROES - Shipping in January Story: Tom Peyer Art: Mike McKone & Mark Mckenna Letters: Dave Lanphear Colors (to be done by)Atomic Paintbrush Here is another Valiant hero starting over again. Magnus is still a Robot Fighter in the far future but the scenario there is a bit different. He still has been raised by a robot himself and still is fighting robots there. These robots with independent thought have gotten even nastier than before and Magnus works in secret to bring the war right to their "church" as they go through the ritual of consuming their sacrament. There is more to be revealed about the robots and there schemes as time goes on. But, in this issue time goes back, or at least Magnus goes back in time. He wants to prevent the creation of the self aware robots at their very beginnings which apparently has roots in our time. There are many things that Tom Peyer will explore about all this if the first issue is any indication. How does a man cope with the reality of the legendary ancestors when they don't live up to his expectations? How does a man with utter contempt for any machine due to their dominance in his own time, stand by and watch as the men of the past slowly let machines take more of their individual thought and initiative away bit by bit? How can he continue what seems to be an endless battle against the overwhelming force in the future when the effort to change things by stopping them in the past does nothing to correct the future? Can he even change his own past or is such a thing against the laws of reality? How will the people of the Twentieth Century deal with a man who can destroy metal with his bare hands and is bent on destroying computers and high technology machines? How soon will it be before the heroes of this time confront this seemingly deranged person? These are themes that seem likely to be explored. Peyer has laid the groundwork for these and more in the first chapter leading up to an apparent gruesome revelation in the last two pages not included in the preview. The art is very detailed and in fact there are a few surprises in the background if you look closely. Also, a prominent character from another Valiant book is in the first few pages in a very relevant cameo. The appearance is of high production values and the story starts off with enough momentum to make you want to come back for more. I think you will be interested in seeing how Tom Peyer can give you a different type of future than he normally does. +++++ MAN OF THE ATOM #1 [Preview] ACCLAIM/VALIANT HEROES - Shipping in January Story: Warren Ellis Art: Darick Robertson & Larry Mahlstedt Letters: Dave Lanphear Colors (to be done by)Atomic Paintbrush This preview is the shortest yet, only 4 pages of inked and lettered art, and 3 pencil sketched pages more. Barely enough to get involved in the meat of a one shot "event" issue. The concept of the "event" issues; X-O will have one in April; are one shot, stand alone stories that deal with a major aspect of the Valiant Universe. It figures that Solar would be major since his last incarnation he had the power of a god. Well, that remains to be seen since he does not appear in the brief preview. What is shown is the Seleski twins, Helena and Frank and the intriguing quest they have dedicated their lives to: unraveling the secret of the world - how reality was built. He studies in Physics and lectures in time theory while she is a theologian about to visit the Vatican and gain access to some very restricted books in the library there. The sketches show part of a lecture on wether a time traveler could change history. The start of her visit to the Vatican is only in text here, in fact several pages of the script are shown in about 1/8 size which makes it really aggregating since the premise and dialogue only begins to arose my interest. Pulling out the magnifying glass it seems her audience with the Cardinal in charge is very frank and revelations about the books she wants to see give creedance to the secrecy with which they are held. Too bad that is all we get. The art is stunning on this one. That alone makes it worth your time to pick up when the time comes. I have a feeling the story will indeed be a pivotal key to goings on in the Valiant Universe. I just wish I had gotten a longer look. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [9] New Comic Book Releases List by Charles LePage ncrl@fair.net NCRL: New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, October 13, 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. PUBLISHER, TITLE, ISSUE NUMBER, PRICE IN U.S. DOLLARS ACCLAIM Ninjak #1, 2.50 ANTARCTIC Change Commander Goku II #2 (of 4), 2.95 Collected Silbuster TPB Vol. 2, 10.95 Warrior Nun Rituals Set (#1-6)(signed), 50.00 Zombie Boy #1 (of 3), 2.95 ARCHIE Archie And Friends #21, 1.50 Betty And Veronica #108, 1.50 Cartoon Network Holiday Special #1, 2.00 Holiday Fun Digest #1, 1.79 Jughead With Archie Digest #131, 1.79 BIG Leonard Nimoy's Primortals #7, 2.25 BLACKOUT Hari Kari: Rebirth #1, 2.95 BROADWAY Fatale: Inherit The Earth TPB, 14.95 Fatale: Inherit The Earth Hardcover (signed), 75.00 CHAOS Evil Ernie: Youth Gone Wild TPB (AA), 9.95 Women Of Chaos Poster, 5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS Comic Shop News #491, free CRUSADE 1111 #1, 2.95 DARK HORSE Aliens/Predator: Deadliest Of The Species TPB, 29.95 Dark Horse Presents #115, 2.95 Ghost #19, 2.50 Grendel Tales: Devils And Deaths TPB, 16.95 Gunsmith Cats: The Return Of Gray #4 (of 7), 2.95 Insider #12, free DC Adventures Of Superman #542, 1.95 Animaniacs #21, 1.75 Azrael #25, 1.95 Batman #538, 1.95 Batman Blackgate #1, 3.95 Batman Dark Knight Returns Statue With Robin, 195.00 Black Lamb #3 (of 6), 2.5 Bloody Mary #4 (of 4), 2.25 Books Of Magic #32, 2.5 Essential Vertigo: The Sandman #6, 1.95 Green Arrow #116, 2.25 House Of Secrets #4, 2.5 Impulse #21, 1.75 Legionnaires #44, 2.25 New Gods #14, 1.95 Night Force #2, 2.25 Sovereign Seven #18, 1.95 Static #43, 2.50 Steel #34, 1.95 Supergirl #5, 1.95 Superman Wonder Woman Whom Gods Destroy #2 (of 4), 4.95 Tempest #3 (of 4), 1.75 DRAWN & QUARTERLY Nowhere #1, 3.75 EL CAPITAN Stray Bullets #11, 2.95 FANTACO Amazon Woman Special: Invaders Of Terror, 5.95 Bloodletting #9 (resolicited), 3.95 FANTAGRAPHICS Hate #25, 2.95 FOUNDATION Second Rate Heroes #1, 2.50 GLADSTONE Donald Duck Adventures #42, 1.50 Uncle Scrooge #302, 1.50 Uncle Scrooge Adventures In Color #13, 8.95 Uncle Scrooge Adventures In Color #14, 8.95 Uncle Scrooge Adventures #43, 1.50 HALLOWEEN Age Of Heroes #2, 2.95 HARRIS Vampirella Of Drakulon #0, 2.95 HIGH IMPACT Crystal Breeze Unleashed #1, 3.00 HOMAGE Astro City Vol II #3, 2.50 Strangers In Paradise Vol. II #1, 2.50 I BOX Thieves & Kings #14, 2.35 IMAGE Black Ops TPB, 14.95 Bone #13, 2.95 Brass #1 (Folio Edition), 4.50 Gen 13 #13C, 1.30 Grifter #5, 2.50 Stormwatch #42, 2.50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4, 1.95 JAPANIMATION Neon Genesis Evangelion Video (subtitled), 29.95 Neon Genesis Evangelion Video (dubbed), 24.95 KEVLAR Horseman #1, 2.95 KRAUSE Comic Buyer's Guide #1201, 2.95 MARK'S GIANT.. Forbidden Knowledge #1, 3.5 MARVEL Adventures Of The X-Men #10, 0.99 Amazing Spider-Man #419, 1.50 Avengers #3 (Heroes Reborn), 1.95 Captain America #1 (gold stamped)(Heroes Reborn), ? Incredible Hulk: Transformations TPB, 16.95 Professor X & The X-Men #15, 0.99 Starlord #2 (of 3), 2.50 Ultraforce #13, 1.50 Ultra Girl #1, 1.50 Untold Tales Of Spider-Man, 0.99 X-Factor #130, 1.95 X-Men: Inferno TPB, 24.95 X.S.E. #3, 1.95 MAXIMUM Avengelyne/Warrior Nun Areala, 2.99 NBM Lost In The Alps TPB, 13.95 SLAVE LABOR Rogue Satellite Comics #2, 2.95 TOP COW Arcanum #2, 2.50 TOPPS Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #9 (Newsstand Edition), 3.95 X-Files Special Edition #4, 4.95 VEROTIK Sunglasses After Dark #5 (resolicited), 2.95 VIVID Executioner Death Squad TPB, 12.95 Executioner Death Squad TPB (deluxe), 14.95 VIZ Manga Vizion Vol. II #11, 4.95 No Need For Tenchi Part II #1 (of 7), 2.95 ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [A] E-Mag Info: Submissions, Subscriptions, Back Issues, Copyrights SUBMISSIONS ----------- To submit an article, review, column, etc to our e-mag, simply E-mail it to the editor at: ComicBkNet@aol.com If you have access to the ComicBook Net, submit your articles for consideration 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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