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Historic Collaboration Bridges Western And Eastern Popular Comic And Graphic Novel Traditions

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, in conjunction with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment (PK:POWN) has announced the North American debut of the exciting Prologue Chapter of ULTIMO in the September 2008 issue of SHONEN JUMP magazine, which hits retail outlets nationwide on August 5 for $4.99. ULTIMO is the result of a historic collaboration between comics legend Stan Lee, creator of many iconic superheroes including Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, and Hiroyuki Takei, the creator of the popular SHAMAN KING manga (graphic novel) series.

The ULTIMO story: High above Farmless City, citizens are stunned by the sudden appearance of two floating figures. Are they human boys, monolithic robots, or something much more strange? As the battle ensues between them, destruction and devastation falls on the hapless city. One figure is Vice, and seems to be as evil as his name implies. The other is Ultimo, intent on trying to stop Vice from wreaking more havoc. But who are Vice and Ultimo really? Where did they come from? A new mystery begins with the fate of the world possibly hanging in the balance! The ULTIMO Prologue Chapter recently debuted in a special standalone issue Jump SQ. published by the Japanese manga magazine Jump SQ., the sibling publication of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, which is historically the best-selling manga magazine in Japan.

“Wow!  This is just what I’ve been waiting for!” says an excited Stan Lee.  “For the very first time I’m able to create superheroes in the fantastic Japanese manga style thanks to my lucky partnership with the great Hiroyuki Takei.  What a kick it’ll be to join Hiroyuki-san in offering brand new, action packed stories to an army of readers in both the Eastern and Western worlds!”

“Word of ULTIMO’s development and subsequent debut in Japan led many domestic fans to wonder when they would get a chance to read it so we’re very excited to offer the North American debut in the upcoming September issue of SHONEN JUMP,” says SHONEN JUMP Editor-in-Chief Marc Weidenbaum. “ULTIMO was developed as a true collaboration with Stan Lee sending his initial story idea to Takei-san, who developed artwork and characters and reworked the plot to fit into the Japanese manga storytelling style. The result is something extremely compelling and we invite everyone to check out this historic release in our upcoming issue!”

For over half a century, Stan Lee has been synonymous with superhero comics. In addition to creating countless memorable series and characters, including Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and Daredevil, he served as the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. Lee remains a hugely respected and dynamic figure in the entertainment industry and continues to develop a variety of film, television and video game properties.

Unconventional author/artist Hiroyuki Takei began his career by winning the coveted Hop Step Award (for new manga artists) and the Osamu Tezuka Award. After working as an assistant to famed artist Nobuhiro Watsuki (RUROUNI KENSHIN), Takei debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997 with Butsu Zone, an action series based on Buddhist mythology. His multicultural adventure manga SHAMAN KING debuted in Japan in 1998 and has been adapted into a popular animated television series. The SHAMAN KING manga series is also published in North America by VIZ Media; for many years it was serialized in English in SHONEN JUMP magazine.

For more information on ULTIMO, SHONEN JUMP and VIZ Media please visit www.shonenjump.com or www.viz.com.

This post relates to: San Diego Comic-Con, Grant Morrison, Stan Lee, Virgin Comics

Big News for Virgin Comics

The panel started out with a clip of Grant' Morrison's MBX.  It will consist of 4 minute webisodes which Grant himself said "Looks bloody great."  It's a big action computer animated story that deals with the way war affects the world and the generations after.  Very intense, barbaric action.

Stan Lee was in high form, as usual.  He is to be a writer/editor for upcoming comics in 2009 at Virgin.  Stan says it felt like he never left working on superheroes.  He also mentioned that he is reminded of the early days of Marvel.  There's lots of excitement in creating new characters in a new universe.

Throughout the panel, Stan kept joking he needed a translator as he sat next to Grant Morrison and was trying to sort through his accent. 

Stan also pointed out that there are so many superhero/comic movies hitting Hollywood.  "Comics are the springboard to greatness."  He believes it all started with the original Superman movie.  In today's movies the special effects and quality of actors and writers continues to increase.  He feels comic book movies will be with us "a long time."

The talk soon shifted to writing the "Marvel way."  This deals with the artist being more of a collaborator in the story and the writer writes the dialogue after.  Stan feels it should be called the "Stan Lee way" since he started it.  The reason was back in the 60s, he was the main writer and the artists were all freelancers.  They only got paid when they did work.  While he was working with one writer, he would start off another artist on a different story so they would stay busy.  Stan also feels that artists are storytellers in their own right.  Often, they could draw a scene better than if they were given a specific direction.  The fact that the artists' storytelling makes him look better is an added perk for Stan. 

When talking about his characters versus DC's, Stan felt the DC characters were one-dimensional.  He admires Superman as he was the hero that started it all.  To him, his only problem was preventing Lois from finding out his identity.  Stan wanted to give the characters more depth.  He also loved the idea of a shared universe.  In an early issue of Fantastic Four, Peter Parker is seen in the background with his camera.  There was no mention of this.  He loved it when the letters came pouring in from the readers that noticed this.  Stan also wanted to preach to people even though they don't want to be preached to.  He mentioned the Silver Surfer.  He would comment how humans were "idiots" and wondered why they hated each other.  Stan thinks that could be why the title didn't sell so well.

Grant was asked about his run on Stan Lee's X-Men.  Grant says he saw the X-Men as a war between youth and adults.  Stan thought this angle was brilliant.  He always saw it as just about good versus evil and dealing with predjudice.  Stan feels he now has to top anything Grant does.

In the Question and Answer portion, Grant was asked how a writer can get into the business.  He replied to go "on welfare for nine years."  He followed this with persistance and luck.

Which of Stan's characters would Grant like to write?  Iron Man or the Hulk.  He says Spider-Man is too specific.  He'd feel limited with him.

How does Stan develop new characters?  He would sometimes start off with a super power.  There aren't too many original ones left.  Sometimes he would think of a title or name, then write the story.  This lead to Stan's biggest regret.  He and Jack Kirby were under deadline to produce an issue.  He had no idea.  Stan thought the name "Diablo" sounded good.  Even after Jack drew it, Stan felt he cheated since there wasn't much of a story.  Stan's other regret is that he didn't create Wolverine. 

Stan and Grant were asked to create a new character right there on the spot.  This was obviously not a reasonable question.  The two did agree that now they have to work together.  Stan said, "You heard it here first."  He also said that he'll let Grant do most of the work and he'll take most of the credit.  He'll just need a translator.

The final question was when would Stan pass the torch on.  Stan thought this was a nice way of asking when he'd quit writing.  Stan said he didn't know.  "I'm just having too much fun."

Expect some announcements in a few months over Stan's work with "new and different" ideas.

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STAN LEE RETURNS TO COMIC-CON TO LEAD DISCUSSION ON BRINGING SUPER HEROES TO LIFE IN VIDEO GAMES

Comic-Book Legend Leads Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bringing Famed Characters to Next-Generation Video Games; Highlights Activision’s Comic-Con Activities

 

WHO:             Stan Lee; Marvel comic book writer, Brian Reed; and Activision developers Vicarious Visions and Shaba Games

 
WHAT:           Moderated panel at San Diego Comic-Con followed by audience questions.

·         Stan Lee joins former game designer and current comic writer Brian Reed, along with members from Activision’s development studios behind Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion, for a behind-the-scenes discussion of the creative process, story development and technology used to bring comic book heroes to life in the most advanced Super Hero games ever.

Additional Activision Comic-Con booth activities include:

·         Voiceover sessions for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion

·         Scheduled viewings of new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion trailer

·         Unveiling of consumer-selected trailer for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

 

MEDIA / CONSUMER OPPORTUNITY:

·         Photo opportunity with Stan Lee, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Entertainment and Chief Creative Officer of POW! Entertainment

·         Interview with Brian Reed, Marvel Comic Book Writer

·         Interview with Brian Shutt, Vicarious Visions, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion

·         Interview with Chris Scholz, Shaba Games, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

 

WHEN:           PANEL                                                                       ACTIVISION BOOTH

                         Thurs., July 24                                                        Thurs., July 24 – Sat., July 26
                         1 p.m. – 2 p.m.                                                        9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

                                                                                                             Sun., July 27
                                                                                                             9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 
WHERE:         PANEL                                                                       ACTIVISION BOOTH
                        Room 6A, Upper Level                                             Main Floor, Booth #5205
                      

This post relates to: Deepak Chopra, Grant Morrison, Stan Lee

Virgin Comics is gearing up for yet another San Diego Comic-Con, and they’ve got a ton of exciting plans in store, including panels with Stan Lee, Grant Morrison and Deepak Chopra, exclusive goodies at their booth (#2229), and much more!  Here’s a taste:

 
PANELS

Stan Lee and Grant Morrison talk Virgin Comics

(Thursday, July 24th, 10:45-11:45 am in Ballroom 20)

Two of the most important creators in the history of comic books team up to discuss the bold new frontiers being explored in the art of storytelling.  Legendary creator Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, X-Men) shares his insights on the world of comics, and presents never-before-revealed hints of his new superhero universe with Virgin Comics.  Joining Stan is prolific creator Grant Morrison (New X-Men, Batman, Final Crisis), contemporary comics’ most active mind, who will discuss his collaboration on Virgin Comics’ and Perspective Studios’ new animated series MBX, while offering his own insights on comics and engaging with Stan in a once-in-a-lifetime conversation about the long history and boundless future of their beloved medium.  Virgin Comics is proud and excited to bring these two unique luminaries together for this unprecedented event.


Grant Morrison and Deepak Chopra discuss Science, Soul and Superheroes

(Sunday, July 27th, 2:45-3:45 pm in Ballroom 20)

The tradition continues!  As Virgin Comics and Perspective Studios prepare to launch the new animated series MBX, series writer Grant Morrison once again teams with best-selling author and Virgin Comics co-founder Deepak Chopra to talk…superheroes!  Come watch and join the ongoing conversation investigating the id, ego, superego, and spirituality of the superhero—we’re talking social theory with sound effects, four colors fused with existentialism.  Two of the greatest minds of comics and culture talking…comics and culture—this is not to be missed!


uClick: Mobile Comics, featuring Virgin Comics’ Larry Lieberman

(Thursday, July 24th, 4:30-5:30 pm in Room 30AB)

GoComics, the leader in on-line and mobile comics and manga, looks at a market truly coming into its own. Panelists will discuss the evolution of comic strips and comic books in the digital age and examine new publishing platforms that make mobile viewing part of a complete comics experience. They’ll introduce new content from their partners: Stan Lee, Tokyopop, Virgin Comics, IDW, Devil’s Due, Papercutz, TMNT and more. Learn about what the future of mobile comics promises for fans and creators alike.

 

EXCLUSIVES

Make sure you check out Virgin Comics’ SDCC ‘08 specials for sale exclusively at our booth:

SDCC Variants:  Dan Dare #7 double-sized finale featuring Dave Gibbons wrap-around cover: ink variant (limited to 500) and pencil sketch variant (limited to 250).

SDCC Exclusive: Grant Morrison’s MBX Sketchbook (limited to 1,000).  Get an inside look at the highly anticipated animated series MBX, penned by Grant and produced by Virgin Comics and Perspective Studios, through a sketchbook featuring breathtaking art explorations from Mukesh Singh (Jenna Jameson’s Shadow Hunter, Guy Ritchie’s Gamekeeper, Devi/Witchblade), script excerpts and more.

Lenticulars: We had a very limited number of Shadow Hunter, Gamekeeper and Dan Dare lenticulars at New York Comic-Con, and they sold out almost immediately.  We’ll have a small quantity in our booth, but we can’t promise how long they’ll last.

iPod Skins: Your iPod will not be complete until it’s adorned with a Dan Dare or Shadow Hunter skin!

Autographed Items:

·         Dan Dare #1 Bryan Talbot ink cover, limited to 500 copies and autographed by Garth Ennis! This came out in late 2007 when Dan Dare debuted, and these are some of the last few copies in existence.  Act now, because once these are gone they’re gone FOREVER.

·         Dan Dare lithographs of Bryan Talbot’s #1 cover art, signed by Garth Ennis.

·         Jenna Jameson’s Shadow Hunter lithograph of Greg Horn #1 cover art, signed by Jenna.

 

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

Meet our Editors Charlie Beckerman and Sana Amanat for a one-on-one portfolio review session.  And who knows… if we’re really blown away by your work, you might just walk away with a gig.  We’re ready to hire the best artist we meet with to do an upcoming cover, so bring your A-game.  Come prepared with a sketch of your favorite Virgin character and get a leg up on the competition.  These sessions will be held at our booth on Friday and Saturday.  Details to follow.

 
SIGNINGS

Here’s your chance to meet two legends of publishing – Grant Morrison and Deepak Chopra – who will be signing on Sunday from 1:30-2:15 at tables AA1-AA2 (Sails Pavilion).  Please note: Grant Morrison’s MBX Sketchbook serves as the ticket for Grant’s signing.   Deepak will be signing any of his Virgin titles (Buddha #1 will be available for sale at the Virgin booth).


CONTESTS

Have you always aspired for comic book immortality?  We’ll here is your big break!! To celebrate this fall’s debut of the highly anticipated new sci-fi/action series Nowhere Man from the creative team of Hugh Jackman, Marc Guggenheim and Paul Gulacy, we’re giving all of you a chance to be a real Nowhere Man and get drawn into an issue!!   Be sure to stop by our booth to enter this once-in-a-lifetime contest.

This post relates to: Iron Man, Joe Quesada, Peter David, Marc Guggenheim, Dan Slott, C.B. Cebulski, Stan Lee

Marvel's gonna be at the New York Con in full force.

Marvel will be having a wide range of panels and events happening over the course of this weekend’s New York Comic-Con. Everything from a rare appearance by Jonathan Lethem, a Marvel Costume Contest, a signing by the director of The Incredible Hulk Louis Leterrier, a chance to get a signature form Stan Lee and Skrull Masks! Find all the details below and come by the Marvel Booth (#1141) and panels during the show!

*All Panels & Events are subject to change

Friday, April 18

Special Professional/Exhibitor Hours Sketching Session!
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 PM
Come by the Marvel Booth to get Sketches from Khoi Pham, Reilly Brown, Todd Nauck, David Nakayama & Nelson DeCastro on Exclusive Marvel Backer Boards that can’t be found anywhere else! One sketch per person though!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

Special Professional/Exhibitor Hours Signing Session!!
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join the creators guiding the future of the Marvel Universe for a special signing session for professionals & exhibitors only! Come get your comic books signed by Kevin Grevioux, Dan Slott, Chris Gage, Stefano Caselli & Greg Pak!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

ChesterQuest Panel
Time: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
The hunt for the World's Best New Comic Book Talent ends TODAY! After a worldwide tour, the jet-lagged C.B. Cebulski will present the winners from his epic quest to the far reaches of the Earth. Don't miss this chance to meet the newest, hottest talent from the world of comics!
Location: Panel Room 1E 12-13-14

Mondo Marvel Panel
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 pm
2008 has already been a huge success for Marvel in all corners of the Universe. Now, join JOE QUESADA and the industry's top creators such as Peter David, Marc Guggenheim, Greg Pak, Dan Slott, Jason Aaron, Brian Reed, Duane Swierczynski, C.B. Cebulski, Fred Van Lente and editors Axel Alonso and Steve Wacker to find out what's to come for Spider-Man, Hulk, DD, cosmic, the FF, and all things Marvel!
Location: Panel Room 1E 12-13-14

Secret Invasion Panel
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 pm
THE INVASION IS NOW! Who do you trust? That is the question every hero and villain in the Marvel Universe is asking. 2008's greatest and most anticipated event is here! Come join the creators, editors, and architects of SECRET INVASION. It's been 5 years in the making, and now is your chance to find out what you may have missed, what hints are out there now, and what is yet to come. There will be revelations, answers, surprises, and even a few SKRULLS! Featuring Joe Quesada, Tom Brevoort, Axel Alonso, Bill Rosemann, Kevin Grevioux, Christos Gage, Brian Reed, Greg Pak, Daniel Way, Fred Van Lente, Jason Aaron & Dan Slott!
Location: Panel Room 1E 12-13-14

Stan Lee Signing @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Excelsior! Stan Lee will be doing a ticketed signing at the Marvel Booth. To get your ticket go to the Variant Stage in the back of the hall when the show opens to the public on Friday. The tickets will be given out on a first come first serve basis. Each ticket will allow the ticket holder to have one item signed by Stan Lee.
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

Giveaways @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Be at the Marvel Booth to receive premium giveaways like variant comics, toys, video games, statues and more!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

Saturday, April 19

Make Mine Marvel Panel
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join Editor Nick Lowe for in-depth, one-on-one chats with some of the hottest names in graphic fiction. Get into the minds of sci-fi mastermind Orson Scott Card, acclaimed crime novelist Duane Swierczynski, sensational Marvel artist Bryan Hitch and a special appearance by Jonathan Lethem in this intimate look at the past, present, and future of comics!
Location: Panel Room 1E 08

Giveaways @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Be at the Marvel Booth to receive premium giveaways like variant comics, toys, video games, statues and more!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

THE INCREDIBLE HULK Signing @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 1:00pm to 1:30 pm
THE INCREDIBLE HULK director Louis Leterrier will be doing a ticketed signing at the Marvel Booth. To get your ticket go to the Variant Stage in the back of the hall when the show opens to the public on Saturday. The tickets will be given out on a first come first serve basis. Each ticket will allow the ticket holder to have one item signed by Louis Leterrier.
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

Marvel Studios and Universal present – THE INCREDIBLE HULK Panel
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 pm
THE INCREDIBLE HULK kicks off an all-new, explosive and action-packed epic of one of the most popular Super Heroes of all time. In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk. Director Louis Leterrier and producers Gale Anne Hurd and Kevin Feige are scheduled to appear.
Location: The IGN Theater

Marvel Costume Contest @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Love Marvel Characters? Love dressing up at conventions? Then we’ve got the contest for you! Come by the Marvel Booth to take part in the Marvel Costume Contest! Fans dressed as their favorite Marvel Characters can compete for a multiple prize package including the Fantastic Four Vol. 2 Omnibus and more! Contestants should be at the Marvel Booth by 4:00 pm and remember costumes must be appropriate for the whole family and representative of Marvel characters!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

Cup O’Joe Panel
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Join the EEK himself, Joe Quesada, as he unveils what's in store for all your favorite Marvel characters & creators, makes some surprising announcements, and takes on any and all questions!! As always, this is the one, no-holds barred panel that everyone's gonna be talking about, and the one panel you don't want to miss!!!
Location: Panel Room 1E 12-13-14

Giveaways @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Be at the Marvel Booth to receive premium giveaways like variant comics, toys, video games, statues and more!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

Sunday, April 20

Prize No Prize Panel
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The hit of the con season returns again to NYCC! Think you know Marvel Comics? Want to prove it and win cool prizes? Join Marvel's Tom Brevoort, C.B. Cebulski and your fellow Marvel zombies for a rousing round of trivia and fun! Who will be the last hero standing? It could be you, but only if you're here!
Location: Panel room 1E 09

Giveaways @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Be at the Marvel Booth to receive premium giveaways like variant comics, toys, video games, statues and more!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk: Making the Video Games Panel
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This summer, Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk aren't just amazing audiences at a theater near you – thanks to Sega, they're also starring in two of the season's hottest videogames. Join Marvel's Vice President of Interactive, Justin Lambros, as he leads a discussion with the talented developers behind the game adaptations of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. Through never-before-seen footage, see first hand what it takes to adapt a blockbuster movie into something for gamers everywhere. A Q&A session will follow.
Location: Panel Room 1E 15

Giveaways @ the Marvel Booth!
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Be at the Marvel Booth to receive premium giveaways like variant comics, toys, video games, statues and more!
Location: Marvel Booth #1141

This post relates to: Stan Lee, Skrulls

Those pesky Skrulls.  They're everywhere.  Sure most of know the backstory but hearing it from the Man himself.  This is worth checking out.

The latest installment of the Mighty Marvel Podcast has been posted and this week’s guest is none-other-than the legendary Stan Lee! The man who created Spider-Man, the X-Men and the Incredible Hulk talks to Marvel Podcast host and Senior Art Director Jeff Suter as well as Assistant Manager of Sales Communication Jim McCann about the origins of the insidious villains taking center stage in this summer’s blockbuster event Secret Invasion – the Skrulls! The podcast is live right now so treat yourself to an earful of Mighty Marvel goodness, download and listen to the Mighty Marvel Podcast right here:
http://www.marvel.com/rss/podcasts/Stan_on_Skrulls.mp3
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Listen to The Man recount how he created the Skrulls to battle the Fantastic Four all the way back in 1962’s Fantastic Four #2 and how he was able to create villains that have lasted over 40 years. Plus, find out what Stan Lee thinks of one of today’s greatest comic writers, Brian Michael Bendis. And watch Stan play What If? as he reveals who he would make a Skrull if he was the one writing Secret Invasion.

With the Skrulls, Stan Lee asks “who do you trust?” And that is the very same question the heroes of the Marvel Universe will be asking as Secret Invasion kicks off this April by the superstar creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu.

Don’t miss this very special edition of the Mighty Marvel podcast featuring the most iconic creator in comic history – Stan Lee!



SECRET INVASION #1 (of 8) (FEB082240)
SECRET INVASION #1 MCNIVEN VARIANT (FEB082241)
SECRET INVASION #1 MCNIVEN SKETCH VARIANT (DEC078205)
SECRET INVASION #1 YU VARIANT (DEC078206)
SECRET INVASION #1 BLACK COVER CONVENTION VARIANT (FEB082242)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Sketch Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 3/13, On-Sale – 4/2/2008

That link above doesn't seem to be working but I got it straight from iTunes.  You can try it later or go to marvel.com/news/comicstories.1622.Marvel_Podcast_Central

Hopefully Marvel will fix that.

 

This post relates to: Stan Lee

I never saw any of the Stripperella cartoons.  Couldn't tell you anything about them.  Has anyone watched them?  Besides the cheese factor, how was the writing?  Animation?  Looks like this company has quite the collection of comics you can access on your phone, including Bone.  I'm currently reading that to Lil' G-Girl.  Funny, Bone and Stripperella are pretty much complete opposites.

Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee has announced the return of one of his most sizzling creations. An agreement with uclick, a leader in digital entertainment, will bring the all-new adventures of a new Stripperella to mobile phones on uclick's GoComics mobile comic book reader.

Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee has announced the return of one of his most sizzling creations. An agreement with uclick, a leader in digital entertainment, will bring the all-new adventures of a new Stripperella to mobile phones on uclick's GoComics mobile comic book reader.

Erotica Jones, the motorcycle-riding stripper who fights crime as Stripperella, will make her eye-popping mobile phone debut this spring in an all-new comic book series that has never before been in print. The sultry super heroine's weekly exploits will be available on all major carriers and direct from GoComics.com.

"The now-legendary Stripperella has always been the most fabulous and fantastic of females," Lee said. "So imagine my excitement at having this great opportunity to team up with a truly hip outfit like uclick to bring comicdom's most sensational superheroine back to her millions of fans, more exciting and more exotic than ever before."

Longtime fans will notice a revamped look and attitude when the new Stripperella comic books grace their mobile phone screens. POW! Entertainment has updated the character's original design from the adult-oriented cartoon series that marked Stripperella's worldwide debut in 2003.

While she will sport a new look, fans can rest assured that Stripperella's famous curves, tongue-in-cheek humor and "bombshell" status remain unchanged.

"Stripperella is an explosive concoction: part superhero fantasy, part campy comedy, with a large serving of sex appeal," said GoComics vice president of product development Jeff Webber. "She's exactly the kind of pure, unadulterated fun that has earned Stan Lee his reputation as the most innovative creator in comics. We're excited to debut the brand-new adventures of Stan's most eye-catching creation, exclusively in the GoComics Mobile Comic Shop."

For more information on the exciting titles now available for mobile phones through GoComics, visit www.gocomics.com/comicbooks.

This post relates to: Captain America, Avengers, Michael Avon Oeming, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Dwayne McDuffie

Heh heh.  I'll admit it, when I got this from Marvel, I was momentarily surpirsed.  We all are pretty sure that someday Steve Rogers will come back.  I'm in no rush, mind you.  Cap has always been one of my top fav heroes.  I even have his shield hanging on my wall.  I do absolutely love what Ed Brubaker is doing with the comic.  It's simply brilliant.  I'm going to enjoy this ride as long as I can.

Captain America is dead…long live Captain America! It’s the story that impacted an entire generation and changed the world of comics forever—Captain America’s return! In Avengers Classic #4, experience the modern origin of Captain America like never before, in this re-mastered reprint of the seminal Avengers #4 and a brand new story from Captain America’s past! This all-new tale by writer Dwayne McDuffie (Fantastic Four) and artist Michael Avon Oeming (Powers) reveals a pivotal moment in Cap’s past—the quest to discover if Steve Rogers really is the legendary Captain America!

“As soon as the Sub-Mariner finds that block of ice with a man frozen inside, you can practically feel the seismic shift the world of comics was about to experience,” said editor Alejandro Arbona. “This Stan Lee and Jack Kirby milestone, a masterpiece of an issue, changed the Marvel Universe forever, and planted the seeds for stories we’re still telling today -- whether it’s Cap’s memories of the death of Bucky, the Avengers gelling as a team for the first time, Cap’s reputation as Marvel’s single greatest hero, or any of another myriad character moments. The ripples of this one story still shape the landscape of comics today. Worth the read, even if that’s all this issue featured -- but an all-new story by Dwayne McDuffie and Mike Oeming shows some of the difficulties Cap had to live with when he first woke up as a man out of time.”

Critics continue to love Avengers Classic, with Adam Chapman of Comixtreme.Com gushing, “This was a great issue, and I was glad I picked it up. I'm looking forward to what comes next in Avengers Classic.”

He’s the hero on everyone’s mind and now you can see just how Captain America joined the Avengers—and how he became the man he is today in Avengers Classic #4!

AVENGERS CLASSIC #4 (JUL072147)
Written by STAN LEE & DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY & MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Cover by ART ADAMS
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—8/30/07, On-Sale—9/19/07

This post relates to: Fantastic Four, Stan Lee, John Romita Jr

Stan Lee's back!

The Fantastic Four have explored the Negative Zone, faced death and even defeated the mighty Galactus…so what kind of threat could possibly be more than the Fantastic Four can handle? Set in the near future, The Last Fantastic Four Story is all-new epic that will show you a different side of Marvel’s First Family and they may not survive the experience! Stan Lee, the icon himself, returns to the Fantastic Four and teams with one of the greatest modern comic book artists, John Romita Jr., to bring you the kind of cosmic action that can only be found in the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine! Since their inception, the Fantastic Four have broken new ground for super hero stories, presented a unique view of the super-powered life and now, with the return of one of the original co-creators, the FF are set to redefine just where super heroes can boldly go! And don’t adjust your monitors—you’re getting 48, that’s right, 48 story pages of exciting action in the Mighty Marvel Manner from Lee & Romita Jr!


Editor Tom Brevoort explained, “This is Stan writing his final story for the Fantastic Four, the characters who began the Marvel Age of Comics—so in some ways, this is like Stan’s bookend on his entire career at Marvel. Plus, he’s working with John Romita Jr. for the first time, an artist who embodies all of the best qualities in terms of storytelling and power as those classic creators who collaborated with Stan back in the glory days, but who is simultaneously an artist of the here and now. So hopefully, this will be a rare treat for readers everywhere.”


It’s Stan “The Man” Lee, returning to the Fantastic Four and John Romita Jr.’s lush art bringing you a special Fantastic Four tale like no other…so what are you waiting for? Also, don’t miss the special poster of John Romita’s gorgeous cover to The Last Fantastic Four Story, arriving in stores later this August. The Fantastic Four are nearing the end…but is it the end of their careers or the end of their lives?


THE LAST FANTASTIC FOUR STORY (JUN072151)
Written by STAN LEE
Pencils and Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Rated A …$4.99
FOC—7/12/07, On-Sale—8/1/07


FANTASTIC FOUR BY JOHN ROMITA JR. POSTER (JUN072237)
24X36 Color Poster...$6.99
FOC—8/2/07, On-Sale—8/22/07

This post relates to: Avengers, Stan Lee, Art Adams, Kevin Maguire

 So is this serious or a comedy thing?  Well with Stan Lee writing, Kevin Maguire drawing, AND an Art Adams cover, I'm there.

That’s right True Believer, Stan “The Man” Lee is back with a brand new Avengers tale about how the Avengers really got together, featuring the art of fan favorite Kevin Maguire, in June’s Avengers Classic #1. Then there’s another brand new tale by acclaimed Fantastic Four scribe Dwayne McDuffie and painter Michael Avon Oeming (Omega Flight, Powers), showing you just what it was like what it was like when all the members of the Avengers first met! In addition to these short stories, Avengers Classic #1 sports a brand new cover by Arthur Adams, featuring nearly every Avenger ever AND a reprint of the very first Avengers #1! Don’t miss the brand new gorgeous poster featuring this Arthur Adams cover, arriving on the same day as Avengers Classic #1—it’ll look perfect on the wall of any Marvel fan!

Did you hear us? We said Stan Lee is writing an all new Avengers story. Do you really need to know more?

Avengers Classic #1 is a double sized premiere issue, launching this new series that will feature all new Avengers tales set in classic continuity by today’s top creators and featuring a reprint of each issue of Avengers—all in chronological order and with newly re-mastered coloring! You love ‘em when they’re New, love ‘em when they’re Mighty and you’ll love ‘em when they’re Classic!

AVENGERS CLASSIC #1
Written by STAN LEE & DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY, MIKE OEMING & KEVIN MAGUIRE
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—5/24/07, On Sale—6/13/07

AVENGERS BY ART ADAMS POSTER
24X36 Color Poster...$6.99
FOC—5/24/07, On Sale—6/13/07