WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/28/21 – Sci-fi fantasy graphic novel THE MONUMENTS will be available on Kickstarter on April 1st!
THE MONUMENTS is a 140 page, beautifully illustrated, mystery/adventure story from Oliver Mertz (FIRST LAW OF MAD SCIENCE, MAYBE SOMEDAY), Michael S. Bracco (THE CREATORS, NOVO), and Mike Isenberg (FIRST LAW OF MAD SCIENCE, FUBAR).
The Kickstarter sign-up can be found here.
THE MONUMENTS is about a fantasy world in which four warring city-states are forced to come together to face a common enemy: giant mysterious mechs. Right before wiping out the entire civilization, the mechs all power down for no clear reason, leaving the survivors to rebuild their world together.
800 years later. The world has moved on. The city-states are now united as one nation: a land littered with massive robotic relics that serve as monuments to a long-forgotten war.
After centuries of dormancy, one of these long-frozen mechs suddenly powers up, revealing a man who is confused, misplaced in time, and still very much alive.
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Brian “Road Dogg” James, was hospitalized Saturday after suffering a heart attack, according to his wife, Tracy James.
The Event Will Be Held At The San Diego Convention Center Over Thanksgiving Weekend
San Diego Comic Convention today announced dates for their November convention. Comic-Con Special Edition will be held as a three-day event over Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 26-28, 2021 at the San Diego Convention Center. It is our hope that by Fall conditions will permit larger public gatherings.
Comic-Con Special Edition will be the first in-person convention produced by the organization since Comic-Con 2019, and the first since the onset of the global pandemic COVID-19. The Fall event will allow the organization to highlight all the great elements that make Comic-Con such a popular event each year, as well as generate much needed revenue not only for the organization but also for local businesses and the community.
“While we have been able to pivot from in-person gatherings to limited online events, the loss of revenue has had an acute impact on the organization as it has with many small businesses, necessitating reduced work schedules and reduction in pay for employees, among other issues,” said David Glanzer, spokesperson for the nonprofit organization. “Hopefully this event will shore up our financial reserves and mark a slow return to larger in-person gatherings in 2022.”
As details are still being finalized, badge cost, attendance capacity, and related information will be forthcoming.
Free 35-minute film released on YouTube, telling the story of Harley’s redemption from The Joker
BERLIN – Mar. 28, 2021 – Think Big Studios released its new 35-minute-long fan fiction film Harley Quinn – Blazing Shadows on YouTube. Produced and directed by Thomas Bernecker, who also financed the project, the film represents the work of a team of movie business professionals who collaborated on its creation in their free time over a two-year period. The film tells a new chapter in the story of Harley Quinn, a character who was made famous as a sidekick of The Joker in the Batman comics and movies.
“We have always seen Harley as so much more than just a supporting character,” Bernecker explained. “Harley Quinn has the full potential to exist as an independent character. My wish, as a fan of Harley Quinn, was that there should be a film in which Harley plays the leading role and that we should be able to experience her character in all its facets.” The 2020 film Birds of Prey proved that Harley works very well without The Joker and Batman.
In this spirit, the filmmakers deliberately chose the classic comic version of Harley, where she wears her jester suit, but without the jester’s cap. Bernecker added, “In our opinion, this version of Harley is still the most popular original—the one we fell in love with in the comics and Batman.” Formally named Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, the Harley Quinn character previously appeared in Batman, the Animated Series and Suicide Squad.
Harley Quinn – Blazing Shadows tells the story of Harley’s redemption from The Joker. Taking place about five years after her breakup from The Joker, it reveals that Harley has moved back to her hometown Brooklyn, where she grew up, and now lives in a relationship with her girlfriend, Poison Ivy. However, after all these years in her now quite “middle-class life,” she slowly starts to long for the good old days, when she robbed banks and was guided by great feelings for The Joker and had many great adventures.
As these feelings of doubts, pain and fear swirl around Harley, the audience experiences the awakening of Kitsune, the master of fire and fear. What Harley doesn’t know is that Kitsune draws his existence and power from her self-doubt. He digs deeper and deeper into Harley’s psyche until he finally meets her greatest fear: The Joker himself. For Harley, this turns into a fight against the dangerous love of The Joker. The film culminates with Harley having to decide a direction for her life. Will she remain in her new, self-determined life together with Poison Ivy or her old ego under the seductive leadership of The Joker?
As a fan movie based on characters owned by Warner Bros. and DC Comics, Harley Quinn – Blazing Shadows cannot engage in any commercial activities of it own. “We want to respect the copyrights and make no profit from the creative and marketing power of the creators,” said Bernecker. “It is rather an appreciation for the creators and the lovingly designed characters and worlds around Harley Quinn, Joker, Batman and Gotham.”
Bernecker financed the complete production out of funds he earned from commercial work as a director and filmmaker for large companies. Approximately 80 filmmakers from various countries, including Germany, France, Austria, England, USA, Vietnam and India, participated in the film. The film was shot entirely in Berlin during eight days of shooting in December, 2019. The location for the “Arkham Asylum,” which comes from the Batman Comics, was a former Stasi prison in Berlin.
The 35-minute film is of cinema quality, ideally to be watched on a big screen. For instance, it features sound that was mixed in a professional sound studio for cinema screenings, ready even for 7.1 surround sound.
New York, NY (March 27, 2021) – American comic book writer, editor, and letterer, Erica Schultz, best known for her work on Daredevil will be launching a Kickstarter campaign for her newest graphic miniseries, The Deadliest Bouquet on May 11th.
The Deadliest Bouquet has murder, secrets, and family drama wrapped up in 1998. Three estranged sisters trained by their Nazi-hunting mother must come together to help solve their mother’s murder…and try not to kill each other in the process. Rose, Poppy, and Violet were all trained in the art of espionage and assassination by their mother, Jasmine. When they were old enough to survive on their own, Poppy and Violet left home, with Rose, the oldest and “responsible one” remaining to help Jasmine run the flower shop. When Jasmine is found murdered in an apparent botched robbery, Poppy and Violet return home to New Jersey to confront old demons, dig up buried secrets, and solve their mother’s murder. With the sisterhood and family drama of Charmed and the aesthetic of Singles, it’s grunge meets pop meets enthusiasm for the new millennium.
Working with Schultz on The Deadliest Bouquet is interior artist Carola Borelli (Destiny: NY), colorist Gab Contreras (The Final Girls), cover artist Kevin Wada (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Scarlet Witch) and editor James Emmett (I Am Hexed).
“This is a story I’ve worked on for several years, so to see it come to fruition is long overdue. James helped me find the through-line for the story, and Carola and Gab’s art just brings it to life.”
The Kickstarter campaign will be asking for $20,000USD to fund The Deadliest Bouquet mini- series (five issues) and send it to print.
Writer: Michael L. Frizell
Artist: Ramon Salas
Release Date: 3/31/2021
Print and Digital
The woman famous for proclaiming, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap,” has proven to be a powerhouse singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist. The ascent of country music superstar Dolly Parton from modest means to the most honored female country performer of all-time is empowering and inspirational. Alternate cover by famed comic book artist Dave Ryan.
Power of the Valkyrie: Chronos Edda #3
Writer: Chris Studabaker
Artist: Mannix
Release Date: 3/31/2021
Print and Digital
As the Valkyrie’s fate draws nearer she seeks to understand the elusive nature, the future, and ancient myths in which she has become entangled. In the aftermath of Kostr’s hospital attack Suzanne decides it’s time to be proactive in her fight, but Thor and Odin disagree. Shunning the Norse gods, Suzanne arrives at the great World Tree and finds a new level of clarity and confusion when she meets the three strange women who create the fate of all existence. Kostr, the demi-god who has foreseen her doom, arrives and Suzanne prepares to meet her fate.
Artist: Abdullah, Carl Riely , Norm Breyfogle, Eduardo Mello, Esdras
Writer: Erica Carlson-Schultz, Chad Rebmann, Scott Davis, Darren G. Davis, Nick Lyons
Release Date: 3/31/2021
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For twenty years, TidalWave which started at Image Comics has been known for developing mythological characters into modern day world. This new graphic novel showcases some of the best one-shots from over the two decades such as Atlas, Medusa, Camelot, Venus, Valkyrie, 10th Muse, Orion the Hunter and more. Featuring art by late comic book legendary artist Norm Breyfogle and a cover by DC Comics Mike S. Miller.
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Legendary comic book writer Chuck Dixon (Batman, Birds of Prey, Airboy) is joined by writers Clint Stoker (Downcast, FATL) and David Furr (Crimson Scorpion, Mobster Graveyard) in this revival of a golden age classic. Thrilling Comics: Issue One features the first chapter of three stories, each one inspired by the heroes of the 1940’s, with art by Alexandre Benhossi (Knox County), Carlos Tron, and Joseph Olesco (Crimson Scorpion) in a 32 page first issue.
Cat in BlackStory by Chuck Dixon and art by Joseph Olesco and colors by GeriLou Smith
‘Murder in Turnaround!’ Actress Linda Allen has just landed the role of a lifetime playing the famed comic book superhero Cat in Black. But as members of the film crew are murdered one-by-one fiction blurs into reality. Is Linda the next target? The only way to find out and stop the killer is for her to step into the role and become the true Cat in Black.
Silver StreakStory by Clint Stoker and art by Carlos Tron
‘Precious Metals’ Just weeks after Silver Streak rose from the grave with super-human abilities he’s on the trail of a criminal cult obsessed with silver. He’s hunting for answers while being haunted by his old life. Even if his new-found speed and strength don’t fail him, his fragile psyche is about to meet it’s match in a new enemy.
Black TerrorStory by David Furr and art by Alexandre Benhossi
Decades after his death the Black Terror is back, but now he is terrorizing the very city he once swore to protect and the only person who can stop him is… the Black Terror??? Who are these two Black Terrors, and what are they after? The mystery begins to unfold in ‘Twice the Terror!’
Comic books have given us an incredible selection of superheroes and supervillains over the years. Considering some of the jaw-dropping superpowers that these characters possess, which ones would be the best at gambling over at casino sites or real-world locations?
Superman – but Not at Casino Sites
The Man of Steel is known for having numerous powers, including flight, superhuman strength, incredible speed, and regenerative healing. However, what would make Superman a nightmare for land-based casinos is if he attended as his alter ego, Clark Kent. As Clark, the Man of Steel could enter a casino and sit down at the blackjack table.
When playing blackjack in Las Vegas or Atlantic City, the dealer leaves one card facing up and the other facing down. However, Superman would have the power to use his X-ray vision and see the card that is facing down. By knowing both cards, Clark would know exactly how to make his next decision.
Of course, this is not a plan that would work at an online casino. The cards are in the digital realm and there is nothing to see through. However, Superman could get a helping hand with a no deposit casino bonus that has been found from Nodepositdaddy.com’s extensive research into the best bonus offers on the marketplace. At least, then, Clark would still have an advantage to work with.
Magneto Could Thrive at Roulette Games
Magneto has a fraught history with the X-Men and is often at odds with Professor X over how humans should be treated. The average human is fearful of the superpowers that mutants possess and often act irrationally with hatred when faced with their doubts of the unknown. Even a casual fan who has only seen the movies will be aware of this conflict between Magneto and Professor X.
From the movie franchise, Magneto was one of the most engaging characters for his ability to manipulate magnetic fields and meld ferrous and nonferrous metals. Although not appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, millions of people have seen Sir Ian McKellen portray Magneto and use the powers to devastating effect.
However, one opportunity not explored in any of the films was to place Magneto inside a casino where he could manipulate metals. While he could not see through any cards like Superman, Magneto could be even more effective when placing lucrative bets on single numbers. He could then manipulate the wheel to ensure that the ball lands on his number.
As with Clark, Erik Lehnsherr would be unable to ply his trade at online casinos. Fortunately, he could still find an advantage by looking for new codes and offers to find free spin bonuses. These offers are quite a common marketplace and can also be considered by humans who do not have cool mutant powers.
Professor X would be much too nice to ever use his superpowers to gamble. If he did, however, he could drastically boost the budget of the X-Men. By using the power of Cerebro, he could tap into the minds of gamblers and casino sites all over the globe.
Chronos Travelling through Time
As a supervillain from DC Comics, Chronos would have no qualms before using his time travel abilities to take advantage of online gambling operators. One of the simplest options would be for Chronos to compile a list of sporting events and then travel forward in time to discover the results. Armed with that knowledge, he could then go back and place bids with a range of sports betting operators.
A quicker plan would be for Chronos to instead travel forward in time to determine the outcome of a progressive jackpot at an online casino. He could then travel back and ensure that he stakes big on the right spin. With Chronos bulking up his account at will, it would be an immense challenge for the DC heroes to prevent this supervillain from taking over the world.
Remy Etienne LeBeau was born in New Orleans, where he picked up a charming accent and a flair for cards. And this is fitting, given that the state of Louisiana has a renowned history for operating riverboat casinos. As one of the X-Men, Remy is known as Gambit and fans will be familiar with his superhuman ability to manipulate kinetic energy.
Despite being closely associated with throwing cards, Gambit could perhaps deal to players in a basement game of poker. Using his flair for harnessing kinetic energy, he could quickly shift the cards around to ensure that he gets the best ones. Of course, he would need to know the right moment to get out while delivering a witty one-liner at the same time.
Two-Face would be the perfect supervillain to run a casino. Since his tragic scarring as Gotham district attorney Harvey Dent, Two-Face uses his damaged coin to make big decisions. With heads or tails the outcome, Two-Face could develop a fondness for roulette and the outcomes of black or red and odd or even.
With Two-Face having amassed a cult of followers, the guy would have an early audience to fill his casino before a larger audience enters from Gotham. Although Two-Face respects the sanctity of the odds, the guy is no fool and anybody abusing the system would likely find themselves in his office, where he would promptly use his coin to determine their fate.
As a master of technology, Tony Stark could harness his Iron Man budget to develop algorithms and systems to help him profit from online casino sites. With video slots and progressive jackpots determined by random number generators, Tony would surely come up with a way of beating the house and profiting.
Tony Stark could also be a force within a land-based casino, given his arsenal of strange gadgets. For starters, his genius intellect could help him develop glasses with X-ray capabilities to see through cards. And who knows if he couldn’t manage to harness the power of some magnetic gadget to manipulate the functionality of a roulette wheel?
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Multi-Year Agreement Makes Cricket Co-Presenting Sponsor of Sunday’s Royal Rumble
Atlanta, GA and Stamford, Conn., January 28, 2021 – Cricket Wireless and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a new multi-year sponsorship that makes Cricket the co-presenting sponsor of Royal Rumble this Sunday, January 31 streaming live on WWE Network at 7 pm ET.
The multi-year agreement will provide Cricket Wireless significant visibility and consumer engagement as the proud sponsor and exclusive wireless provider for WWE’s premier pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and Royal Rumble. Cricket also becomes the new presenting partner of the live Kickoff Shows, which take place prior to all four flagship events.
As part of the sponsorship, WWE Superstars The Miz, Sasha Banks, Kofi Kingston and Charlotte Flair will serve as brand ambassadors for Cricket Wireless through original custom content, community activations and marketing materials.
“This relationship has allowed us to grow awareness of Cricket’s brand with WWE’s dedicated fanbase over the past several years,” said Tiffany Baehman, vice president and chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless. “Our meet-and-greets with WWE Superstars have been central to our mission of making customers smile, and we’ll expand on that work with even more content creation and community activations. Coupling that with the sponsorship of Royal Rumble, one of the WWE’s biggest events, allows us to foster even more meaningful connections together.”
“WWE’s family friendly entertainment aligns perfectly with Cricket’s values and mission to create meaningful connections for their customers,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “We are thrilled to take our partnership to the next level and provide significant exposure across our global platforms.”
Since the partnership began in 2015, Cricket Wireless and WWE have given back to local communities by hosting anti-bullying events, talent meet-and-greets and retail promotions enabling fans to further engage with their favorite WWE Superstars.
Title: South Side Serpents # 1
Publisher: Archie Comics
Story by: David Barnett
Art by: Richard Ortiz
Lettering by: Jack Morelli
Coloring by: Matt Herms
Cover: Richard Ortiz
Variant Cover: Tyler Boss
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Website: www.archiecomics.com
Comments: Jughead Jones’s father FP leads the South Side Serpents and he wants Jughead as a part of them. Jughead agrees and goes to a huge gathering of biker gangs. Jughead is framed and the other gangs are out for biker justice. The chase is on as Jughead and a couple of South Side Serpent members flee the pursuing bikers. The danger is shown to be very real and it is a life or death chase for those involved. Things have a way of working themselves out whether right or wrong. Things do go on.
Jughead well he finds that yes he can get the best of two worlds. The King is dead so long live the King.
The story lacks thrills and chills. It is boring. The little action there is over fast. The art is good and the bikers look like tough and rough characters. Jughead does slip into the two roles in his life that he wants to. He can do both and does. He is convincing as both a writer and a King.
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