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Monday, March 12, 2012

Best Covers: DC Comics solicitations for June 2012

(Don't forget to try to win the DC Chess Collection)

My favorite covers from the DC Comics solicitations for June 2012:

SPACEMAN #7 Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #4 Cover by I.N.J. CULBARD

FABLES #118 Cover by JOAO RUAS

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #5 Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

ALL-STAR WESTERN #10 Cover by LADRONN

G.I. COMBAT #2 Cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WAYNE FAUCHER

DIAL H #2 Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND (China Mieville's comic)

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #10 Cover by MIKEL JANIN

SUPERGIRL #10 Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #2 Cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

CAPTAIN ATOM #10 Cover by MIKE CHOI

WONDER WOMAN #10 Cover by CLIFF CHIANG

*Buy DC Direct action figures at eBay.

Friday, March 9, 2012

The other DC Chess Collection contest (with a very, very cool prize)

So, as you've hopefully seen, I'm giving away the DC Chess Collection - - you can win a subscription by designing a movie poster based on your favorite DC Comics characters.

I'm also one of the judges on another contest related to the DC Chess Collection, which features a truly incredible prize:

Have you got what it takes to create an Iconic Cover?

DC Comics have always been synonymous with creating some of the most compelling and engaging stories in the world. As well as the team of talented writers behind each issue, there’s an equally talented team of artists that bring the stories to life.

To celebrate the launch of the DC Chess Collection, DC Comics and Eaglemoss are offering fans a chance to share their passion for DC Comics’ rich heritage with their newest competition; Iconic Covers - Your Take.

Armed with whatever creative medium you have at your disposal; digital, video, photography, modelling or anywhere in-between, we want you to re-create your favourite DC Comics Cover of all time in your own inimitable way. Travel through the history of DC and re-create iconic moments that have helped to spur the imaginations of comic book fans for generations.

The entries will be submitted before an expert panel of judges that include DC artists such as Jamie Grant, the biggest comic blogs in the world and many more TBA. They’ll use their vast expertise to help select the final shortlist that will go to the public vote where ultimately one victor will come out on top.

The Prize
To celebrate this terrific competition we have a once-in-a-lifetime prize to accompany it – a custom made figurine made to your exact specification by master sculptor Toby White.

Over the years Toby has worked on numerous DC figurine collections and knows exactly how to capture imaginations and turn them into something truly bespoke. Whether you want to re-imagine yourself as a superhero, create a custom sculpt of your favourite character, or do something totally unique, Toby can make it happen. This truly is a money-can’t-buy prize!

To find out more about the competition and to submit your own entries head to Facebook.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Illustration roundup

Team Fortress 2 Heavy by Leon Ryan.

Pen Ward.

Adventure Time concert poster by Robert Mangaoang going on sale later today.

Young Kate Beaton. She posted a charming comic about her sister, too.

Dark Shadows #8 cover by Francesco Francavilla.

Prints by James Hance. Via these sites.

*Buy Up toys at eBay.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Mara

Mara, a miniseries by Brian Wood, Ming Doyle and Jordie Bellaire:

The world of MARA is a war-and-fitness obsessed future, where the angst and insecurity of average citizens is compensated with an extreme focus on sports and battle. Mara Prince is a superbly gifted athlete, playing in a women's volleyball league, and is as famous as you can imagine, with endless endorsements, comped everything, and millions of screaming teenage fans. Until one day...

Seems like there should be a Red Bull sponsorship in there somewhere.