Archive for July, 2009

A perfectly timed summer Friday

Friday, July 31st, 2009

By Alex Segura

At least I think so.

Not to throw a pity party, but I don’t think it’s a stretch to say we’re all recovering a tad from the intensity that was San Diego Comic-Con International. Luckily, the DC offices will be closed today. Which means The Source will be quiet. I, meanwhile, will be packing boxes and lugging furniture, because that’s what I like to do over the weekend. When I’m moving.

So, I’ll see you bright and early Monday, with a preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #2. Until then, enjoy the weekend.

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SECRET SIX — at odds?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

By Alex Segura

When a crisis of conscience divides the team amidst a horrific war involving Amazons led by a delusional Artemis, can the team survive? But that’s just the icing on the cake, folks: Jeannette and Wonder Woman step into the ring for an all-out brawl. Still on the fence? Scroll down for a few preview pages to whet your appetite, from the top-notch team of Gail Simone and artist Nicola Scott.

SECRET SIX #12 hits 8/5.

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Red Volcano, anyone?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

By Alex Segura

How about a cool, double-page spread by Jose Luis from the first issue of RED TORNADO to start your day? The mini-series from writer Kevin VanHook and artist Luis spotlights everyone’s favorite android and his extended “family,” including the Red Volcano, spotlighted below. Nice way to start off Thursday, no?

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Celebrating Bob Wayne at San Diego Comic Con

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

By Alex Segura

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There was more than one DC staffer honored by the fine folks at Comic-Con last weekend, and in case you missed Saturday’s DCU Editorial Presentation, we’re more than happy to share the info here.

Bob Wayne, our VP-Sales, was honored with his very own Inkpot Award, commemorating his years of service to the industry and with Comic-Con. And by  “commemorating” I mean being roasted in front of fans, colleagues and friends alike with a series of old photos and a funny video segment that I’ll keep exclusive to those that were in attendance (you can thank me later, Bob).

Despite the surprise, Bob was kind enough to talk to us about the award.

“Comic-Con has been an important part of my career for the last thirty years,” Bob said.  “I’m grateful to the convention’s organizers for this award and I look forward to many more years of working with them.”

So, Bob, here’s a blog salute, for all your hard work and dedication over the years. More importantly, for being a good sport and letting your friends heckle you on the biggest stage possible.

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Enter: THE HANGMAN

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

By Alex Segura

J. Michael Straczynski’s re-imagination of the Red Circle heroes begins here, with JMS teaming up with artists Tom Derenick and Bill Sienkiewicz to introduce The Hangman to the DCU.

The Civil War was one of our nation’s bloodiest conflicts, but one of the participants remains alive. Union doctor Robert Dickering found himself on the wrong side of the battle lines, and despite his heroic efforts to save a Confederate soldier, he also found himself on the wrong end of a noose. But when a shadowy power offers him a chance at immortality — with the caveat that he must roam the Earth, saving the lives of wrongly-condemned innocents like himself — Dickering agreed, and becomes the mysterious Hangman. But it doesn’t stop there, friends. We’ve got a first look at the issue right here.

THE RED CIRCLE: THE HANGMAN #1 hits 8/5.

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A few SDCC links of note

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

By Alex Segura

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In addition to the previously mentioned Fallon bit, the San Diego coverage is slowly rolling in, and we’ve got the first bunch of cool links for you here. Because that’s what we do, no?

• Newsarama’s Vaneta Rogers talked to DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz and SVP of Sales and Marketing Steve Rotterdam about DC’s presence on Google.com last week. She also chatted up writer Matt Sturges about the newly-announced JSA ALL STARS series.

• IO9’s Graeme MacMillan covered a lot of ground in this must-read interview with our very own Dan DiDio.

• G4 anchor and star of BOOSTER GOLD #23’s cover, Blair Butler talked to Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler to get the lowdown on all things DCU and also got a very special souvenir from Paul Levitz.

We’ll post more as the hits continue to appear, including Dan on a yacht. Stay tuned.

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TUESDAY TUNE-UP: WEDNESDAY COMICS takes over San Diego

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

By Alex Segura

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We’re still sifting through all the news and photos from SDCC here at The Source, so thanks to all for being so patient. One of the best things about the show was seeing and hearing how excited people are for WEDNESDAY COMICS. Just a few weeks ago, we asked you, the fans to send over photos of you and your friends cracking open an issue. In San Diego, we managed to snap some photos of fairly famous folks with copies of WEDNESDAY COMICS. So, what do Jimmy Fallon, Brian Posehn, Scott Ian, Tyrese, Bryan Fuller and more have in common? Scroll down. I think it’s pretty obvious. Thanks to all for participating.

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Another Jimmy Fallon shot. This time, with actual reading!

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Writer of SENTENCES, Percy Carey.

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PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY writer Kai-Ming Cha.

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Anthrax guitarist and LOBO writer Scott Ian.

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Phil Morris, who plays Martian Manhunter on SMALLVILLE.

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PUSHING DAISIES creator Bryan Fuller.

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Model/actor Tyrese Gibson.

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PW COMICS WEEK editor Calvin Reid.

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Comedian Brian Posehn.

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Dark Horse editor and good friend Sierra Hahn.

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Dan DiDio, Geoff Johns on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

By Alex Segura

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I usually go for some kind of pun or play on words with my headlines here at The Source — or maybe I just think I do — but this one should be as clear as possible, because it’s pretty cool.

In a segment taped on Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con, LATE NIGHT host Jimmy Fallon talked to our very own Dan DiDio and BLACKEST NIGHT writer Geoff Johns. The concept? Well, Jimmy was — like many other aspiring comic pros — shopping an idea around. Specifically, “The Recharger,” a hero who can…well, “recharge” your cell phone….Seriously.

I’m not doing the skit justice here, so best to just go take a look for yourself: LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON has video of the entire segment.

And, as an added bonus, here are some photos my shaky hands took with my Blackberry while the segment was being taped.

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Back to reality

Monday, July 27th, 2009

By Alex Segura

The dust has settled, and we’ve chalked up another San Diego Comic-Con. There’ve been a ton of great moments and even more exciting stories to tell, but, believe it or not — we have to get on a plane in a few minutes. So, needless to say, posting will be relatively light today. And, by “relatively light,” I mean, this is it.

Tomorrow, we’ve got a roundup of all the major DCU news from the con, a few cool pictures from the show and much more.

I’m getting ready to board my flight back to New York, and while we’re all exhausted, the show was a definite success all around. See you in a few hours.

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And that’s a wrap

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

By Alex Segura

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The announcement has come over the PA, the fans are slowly heading toward the exits and you can almost see the carpet of the convention halls. It’s been a great show, and we’re glad you guys got to get a taste of the excitement here on The Source.

We’re looking forward to a quiet dinner, lots of sleep and a few minutes that don’t involve shaking hands or running around a booth, but what a show. If you swung by the booth and said hello, thanks. If you couldn’t make it out but managed to keep up with us here on the blog, thanks as well.

We’ll be back bright and early tomorrow with a detailed roundup of all things relating to San Diego from across the internets, but for now, we’re trying to find a seat. In the meantime, check out our events page for photos, audio and more from the show.

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