It's a slow news day with new episode titles, a movieland love story, telepathic naughtiness, behind the scenes looks and a review of "Full Metal Alchemist."

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Marvel held a press conference today to discuss the upcoming Cartoon Network "Fantastic Four" animated series with Executive Producer Craig Kyle and Story Editor/Head Writer Chris Yost.

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<p><i>Official Press Release </i></p>
<p>Norwalk, CT:   With still months to go before the next New York Comic Con (it's scheduled for the Jacob K. Javits Center, February 23 rd – 25 th ), the convention is practically sold out.   Even with twice as much space booked at the Javits Center for 2007, the dealer/retailer space is reserved to current capacity and the rest of the exhibit is 90% sold.   A waiting list has already been formed and convention organizers are trying to secure additional space above the current increase.   There is no word from Javits whether this will be possible for 2007. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, the convention has just hired an outside consultant who will work year-round to oversee all programming for New York Comic Con.   He will be responsible for all of the entertainment highlights, of which there are many, as well as some of the educational panels.   Last year ('06) New York Comic Con had 165 individual panels.   “The best ideas for our panels come from our customers,” notes Greg Topalian, VP for New York Comic Con.   “We will be depending on their feedback and their valuable suggestions for our many programs over the next few months.”   </p>
<p>The contact for programming ideas for New York Comic Con is Mark Dressler.   He may be reached at <a href="mailto:mdressler@nycomiccon.com">mdressler@nycomiccon.com </a> or by phone at 231-932-0475. </p>
<p>Some of the companies already contracted to participate in New York Comic Con in 2007 include: ADV Films, Diamond Comic Distributors, Dark Horse, DC Comics, 4 Kids Entertainment, Fox Atomic, Funimation, Konami,   The Level 5 Group, Lions Gate, Marvel Entertainment, SLG Publishing, TokyoPop, UGO, Viz Media, Wizards of the Coast, and WizKids. </p>
<p>The complete exhibitor list for 2007 can be found online at <a href="http://www.nycomiccon.com/">www.nycomiccon.com </a>.   </p>

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<p><i>Official Press Release </i></p>
<p>Toon Tumblers will also be providing an exclusive piece for attendees at the Harvey Awards Toon Dinner. They've created one of their glasses based on Harvey Kurtzman's <i>Hey Look </i>. </p>
<p>Additionally, LaserMach has created an exclusive key chain, which will be free to people who purchase a dinner ticket for the Harvey Awards. </p>
<p><b>More Guests </b></p>
<p>The show also announced that writer-artist Walter Simonson ( <i>Thor </i>, <i>Elric </i>), writer-artist Jeff Amano ( <i>The Cobbler's Monster </i>, <i>Fade from Grace </i>), fantasy illustrator Ken Kelly, and <i>Invincible </i> artist Ryan Ottley will be guests at the show. </p>
<p>Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief and <i>Daredevil: Father </i> writer-artist Joe Quesada, <i>V For Vendetta </i> co-creator David Lloyd, Image Comics Publisher and <i>Savage Dragon </i> creator Erik Larsen, <i>Mighty Avengers </i> artist Frank Cho, <i>THB </i> creator Paul Pope, <i>Infinite Crisis </i> artist George P&eacute;rez, TV's <i>Incredible Hulk </i> Lou Ferrigno, <i>Hawkgirl </i> artist and <i>American Flagg </i> creator Howard Chaykin, <i>Owly </i> creator Andy Runton, &nbsp; and <i>Grendel </i> and <i>Mage </i> creator Matt Wagner are among the numerous headliners. </p>
<p>Other guests on the list include Tom Brevoort ( <i>New Avengers </i> editor), Kurt Busiek ( <i>Astro City, Superman </i>), Buzz ( <i>JSA </i>), Jim Calafiore ( <i>Exiles </i>), Tommy Castillo ( <i>Toe Tags, Batman </i>), Steve Conley <i>(Astounding Space Thrills, The Escapist </i>), Todd Dezago ( <i>Tellos </i>), Brendon and Brian Fraim ( <i>Antiques: The Comic Strip </i>), Rich Faber ( <i>Roboy Red </i>), John Gallagher ( <i>Buzzboy, More Fund Comics </i>), Jimmy Gownley ( <i>Amelia Rules! </i>), Cully Hamner <i>(Batman: Tenses </i>), Dean Haspiel ( <i>Quitter, Opposable Thumbs </i>), Marc Hempel ( <i>Sandman: The Kindly Ones, MAD </i>), Jamal Igle ( <i>Firestorm </i>), Barry Kitson ( <i>Legion of Superheroes </i>), Norman Lee ( <i>Mary Jane </i>, <i>Planet of the Apes </i>), Jonathan and Joshua Luna ( <i>Girls, Spider-Woman: Origin </i>), Mike Manley ( <i>Draw </i>), Mark McKenna ( <i>Banana Tail </i>), Pop Mhan ( <i>Tomb Raider, X-Men Unlimited </i>) Scott Neely ( <i>Scooby Doo </i>), Jamar Nicholas (Detective Boogaloo from movie poopshoot.com), Phil Noto ( <i>New West </i>, <i>Beautiful Killer </i>), Michael Avon Oeming ( <i>Powers, What If? </i>), Jimmy Palmiotti ( <i>Jonah Hex, JSA Classified </i>), Brandon Peterson ( <i>X-Men, Strange </i>), Paul Pope ( <i>THB, Batman: Year One Hundred </i>), Ton Raney ( <i>Outsiders </i>), Jim Starlin ( <i>Dreadstar, Kid Cosmos </i>), Eric Powell ( <i>The Goon, Marvel Monsters </i>), Alex Robinson ( <i>Box Office Poison, Tricked </i>), Dan Slott ( <i>She-Hulk </i>), Louis Small Jr. ( <i>Vampirella </i>), John K. Snyder III ( <i>Doctor Mid-Nite, Fashion in Action </i>), Mark Sparacio ( <i>Heroes for Hire, Shi </i>), Brian Stelfreeze ( <i>Matador </i>), Karl Story ( <i>Tom Strong </i>), Mark Texeira ( <i>Ghost Rider </i>), Robert Tinnell ( <i>The Black Forest, The Living and The Dead </i>), Tim Truman ( <i>GrimJack, Conan </i>), Billy Tucci ( <i>Heroes for Hire, Shi </i>), Neil Vokes ( <i>The Wicked West, The Black Forest </i>), Mark Waid ( <i>Superman: Birthright, Legion of Super-Heroes </i>), Mark Wheatley ( <i>Mars, Frankenstein Mobster </i>), Mike Wieringo ( <i>Fantastic Four </i>, <i>Flash </i>), Bill Willingham ( <i>Fables </i>), Ron Wilson ( <i>Superboxers </i>), and Marv Wolfman ( <i>New Teen Titans, Crisis on Infinite Earths </i>). <br>
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For more information about the con, visit <a href="http://www.comicon.com/baltimore" target="_blank">www.comicon.com/baltimore</a>, email <a href="mailto:cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com">cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com</a> , or call (410) 526-7410. </p>

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With the new "Highlander" series only two months away, CBR News caught up with writers Brandon Jerwa and Michael Oeming to learn about their personal histories with the series and how it fits in with the films and television show.

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Everybody's making their way to Michael Bay's set, while Blackheart gets his moment to shine, Clark Kent's financially solvent and Tyrese hasn't signed the contract, plus more in the week's first news summary.

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<p><i>Official Press Release </i></p>
<p>New York- The 7th annual Mighty Mini Con, in Utica New York holds a special surprise. Reclusive artist ChrisCross makes his first convention appearance in years in order to meet the fans and offer some sketches.<br>
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Come meet the artist behind Firestorm, Slingers, JLA, Capt. Marvel, The Outsiders and many more September 23 and 24.<br>
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Other guests include:<br>
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Mark McKenna (Exiles, Banana Tail) inker, creator<br>
Cast Members of GHOSTHUNTERS (Sci-Fi Channel)<br>
Chuck Satterlee (Of Bitter Souls,) writer<br>
Daniel Bradford (Smoke & Mirror, Enlightenment) artist<br>
Tom Hall (Enlightenment) writer<br>
Chris Dibari (The Hunger) creator<br>
Jose Torres (The Hunger) creator<br>
Frank Page (Editorial Cartoonist)<br>
Sherwin Schwartzrock (ArmorQuest) Artist<br>
Mick Gray (Supergirl & The Legion of Super-Heroes) inker<br>
Zoe Hunter (Klownz) Horror Actress<br>
501st Legion (Star Wars Costumers)<br>
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Mighty Mini-Con #7<br>
September 23rd & 24th<br>
Saturday, 10am - 6pm<br>
Sunday, 10am - 5pm<br>
Utica, New York<br>
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Ticket Prices<br>
$ 25.00 each day or $40.00 for the weekend including the Saturday night mixer<br>
Kids 10 and under free<br>
First 250 people each day receives limited edition “The Spooky” Wheezy print<br>
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Vendor Space still available!!<br>
For More Info: <br>
Send e-mail to <a href="mailto:tightlip.entertainment@gmail.com">tightlip.entertainment@gmail.com</a><br>
Call us at 315-219-5205<br>
<a href="http://www.mightyminicon.com" target="_blank">www.mightyminicon.com</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tightlipentertainment" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/tightlipentertainment</a></p>

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<p><i>Official Press Release</i></p>
<p>Runnemede, NJ &ndash; Dynamic Forces Inc. today announced the second in a series of limited edition, high-end lithographs the company will be producing featuring art from the Star Wars universe.<br>
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DF began the series with a special piece by the Hildebrandt Brothers, and now features legendary painter Dave Dorman for the second limited release.<br>
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&ldquo;Dave&rsquo;s work on Star Wars is the stuff of modern legend,&rdquo; proclaimed DF President Nick Barrucci. &ldquo;His vision of the Star Wars universe is one of the most respected in the field, and I&rsquo;m honored to be able to offer this incredible painting of his in our series of Star Wars Lithographs.&rdquo;<br>
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The powerful piece by Dorman depicts Darth Vader, lightsaber in hand, against a backdrop of flames! PRE-ORDER yours today for a September release!<br>
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STAR WARS LITHOGRAPH (JUL063110) &ndash; By Dave Dorman<br>
<a href="http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C105320.html" target="_blank">http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C105320.html</a><br>
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DYNAMIC FORCES continues to celebrate Star Wars this month with a new Dave Dorman Star Wars Lithograph!<br>
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This powerful, fully painted image is available as a HIGH-END DF Lithograph, fully sanctioned by Lucasfilm Ltd. and artist Dave Dorman, a painter known for his &ldquo;dynamic&rdquo; and authentic interpretations of the Star Wars universe.<br>
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Dorman is renowned for his Star Wars art and this is a rare chance, with a limited printing, to add a powerful piece of his Star Wars art to your collection!<br>
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Measures 18&rdquo; x 24&rdquo; and printed on fine, 80LB Gallerie Art Silk Stock high-quality paper stock.<br>
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ALSO AVAILABLE SIGNED BY DAVE DORMAN AT THE SPECIAL MSRP OF $69.99 (JUL063111)!<br>
<a href="http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C105321.html" target="_blank">http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C105321.html</a><br>
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For more information on Dynamic Forces specialty merchandise, product art, exclusive creator interviews and upcoming releases, please visit the Dynamic Forces website at <a href="http://www.dynamicforces.com." target="_blank">www.dynamicforces.com.</a></p>
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Just wondering if anyone out there is reading Warren Ellis' Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.? I think it's one of the consistently best books on the shelves right now along with Jonah Hex, Young Avengers and Wonder Woman (which doesn't really count as we've only had one issue so far). It certainly is the most fun. And when was the last time you could say that - that a comic was fun?

Glenn

Here goes,

I remember that when I was young I had first read a steady diet of Marvel comics. Actually I read some of the heavier DC as well when I was a preteen/teenager. Later my age and mounting expenses keeping me from collecting comics led me to buy more Vertigo. I got my hands on some Alan Moore earlier in my life and thought he was a genius which probably is why I veered more towards Vertigo. Alan is truly one of my idols.
Okay so flashback to when I was 18 or 20 or so. I got one of the most recent trade paperbacks I bought of "Preacher". About a few years later Mike (Me) is in his DIY, corporate anarchism, eating snake-meat in a shanty in the mountains phase. It was at this point after my interest in comics slowed because I couldn't afford as many with mounting expenses. A friend and barista at a favorite coffee shop of mine was doing an independent comic that was very bizarre, funny in a crazy way like Monty Python jacked Hunter S. Thompson's stash of uppers downers psychedelics barbiturates tequila et al and put on a performance. And it had loose literary inspirations from the hilarious offbeat religious sensibilities of "Bob and the Church of the Subgenius" (That's probably the fifth or sixth literary reference and first outside of comics so far- I don't know - but I'll give you kudos if you're counting.). His comic renewed more of the interest in comics I'd neglected.
Now the owner of this coffee shop was a very cool kinda Ferlinghetti type of guy. He had a very awesome creative spontaneous vibe coming out of him and put a lot into the coffee shop and its events with that. He helped the barista get an audience, because of the kind of guy he was and because the barista was independtly publishing his own comic.
What I'm trying to say is- Aren't Marvel and DC given way too much credit? And what about independent publishers? Or even just mainstream publishers that are a little more edgy? Of course the major problem comes with publishers that try to have a niche market- Like say Tekno Comics- the scifi comic-book publisher- The problems come when an audience branches out or finds something new or a larger market comes around and then the niche books get suffocated. They implode on their own markets. The good thing though is these "specialized publishers" are very radical and it gives way to ingenuity. Why I bring this up is because even though some of these niche publishers may die out by not branching out into other genres the originality makes them. It's inspiration is a blessing to other books that would otherwise not have the originality to draw from.
And that's why I think even like DARK HORSE would be a great place to start for other names and plots and characters and parts of the industry to get known. It's just like Marvel or DC - though I like a lot of their work - are treated like the "Starbucks of the Comic World"- In the Newspeak Dictionary of the Comic Tradition there is only Marvel and DC- when there should be other competition on an equal level from these other rad publishers and their publications.... What are some of your opinions?


[Admin: Thought this was better suited to be in Stan's Soapbox as it's not a poll Fine first post though.]