The holiday season is here and what better way to celebrate it than with the Incredible Hulk and Rampaging Rulk? Marvel is proud to unveil both Hulk #9 Santa Hulk Variant covers, illustrated by superstar artist Ed McGuinness, so you can celebrate with the stars of 2008’s hottest ongoing series! Written by Eisner-Winning, Emmy-Winning scribe Jeph Loeb and with art by superstars Frank Cho and Art Adams, including 50/50 variant covers from each artist, you get two incredible stories—one starring Rulk and another starring… WENDIHULK!? (or is it HULKDIGO!?)
Timothy Callahan of ComicBookResources.Com raves that Hulk is “primal, savage, beautifully-illustrated fisticuff fun… one of the books I read most eagerly each month.”
Retailers, please see the Marvel Mailer and Diamond Daily for details on ordering these covers and how to receive the ultra rare Hulk #9 Santa Hulk Inked Wraparound Variant.
The Holiday Season is here and it’s time to celebrate it with a Gamma-Sized Gift—don’t miss the Hulk #9 Santa Hulk Variant covers!
HULK #9 (OCT082409)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art & 50/50 Covers by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—12/4/08, On-Sale—12/24/08
HULK #9 SANTA HULK VARIANT (OCT088110)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO
Variant Covers by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—12/4/08, On-Sale—12/24/08
I uh…. I really don’t have anything to say about this…
Frankly, I didn’t even know a game like this was being developed, but here’s the teaser trailer none-the-less, a little disappointing to me…
In Batman: Arkham Asylum the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, the game brings the universe of DC Comics’ detective to life!
Some really good news I found about this is that Mark Hamill will be voicing the Joker and Kevin Conroy will be returning once again to the voice we all know and love of Batman.
Seems like a cool concept, but we will all have to wait until December 2009 to find out if this is the next great Batman game, or just another game that sounded cool on paper but failed to deliver. Until then, enjoy these pics courtesy of IGN:
So, in order to put some of you more tepid robots at ease, I’m extremely happy to report that the writer of the first ever Jar Jar episode of Clone Wars is comic genius Kevin Rubio.
I don’t know if many of you know Kevin Rubio, but he’s the bad-ass who directed Troops, he worked on The Simpsons and he wrote Tag and Bink are Dead, one of the coolest Star Wars comics ever.
Rubio had this to say:
Writer Kevin Rubio (creator of Dark Horse’s “Tag & Bink”) says he had fun crafting the first episode of the series that is driven by humor, and feels Jar Jar was the perfect character to anchor the episode.
“I wanted to find a middle ground between the funny side of Jar Jar and heroic redemption,” Rubio says. “He is a fish out of water, and, yeah, he can be goofy and stupid, but in context, it works.
“There’s a phrase that I think applies to almost every episode that I’ve seen, and I know it influenced me on this episode. It appears in the prologue to the original Star Wars novelization: ‘They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Naturally they became heroes.’ I think that says it all for Jar Jar.”
And to put you further at ease, here’s the rest of the release sent out by Lucasfilm:
When Separatist forces mistake Jar Jar Binks for a Jedi Knight, humor and action come together in a new episode of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. “Bombad Jedi” premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT Friday, Nov. 21, on Cartoon Network.
Jar Jar Binks and C-3PO team up to save Padmé Amidala from doom at the hands of evil Viceroy Nute Gunray. But the task becomes infinitely more complicated when the Separatists assume that the Gungan is a Jedi.
Director Jesse Yeh says Jar Jar’s overstated mannerisms and physicality make him a natural for THE CLONE WARS’ animated format.
“Jar Jar’s looks, expressions and his characteristic personality allow us to animate him to levels of exaggeration that really stand out from the other human characters or two-legged creatures,” Yeh says.
“To me, his character is almost right out of the classic Disney or Warner Bros. cartoons. He is not always completely ‘there,’ he is clumsy and he seems to have a talent for making mistakes that really matter – sometimes in a constructive way, sometimes in a destructive way. I think it’s easy to be attracted by his innocent, childlike, naive side. He’s like a loveable, well-meaning friend – one you don’t want around when it’s a matter of life and death. But once you’ve lived through the crisis, you definitely want to invite him to the celebration party.”
Yeh directs action and comedy with equal skill, but he says it’s easier to find inspiration for the latter in his daily activities.
“If you pay more attention to the people around you, you will realize there’s a funny side to everyone – no matter who that person normally appears to be,” Yeh says. “I actually did put in a lot of ‘everyday’ gags into the episode, and some of the reactions Jar Jar has were actual reflections of people whom I know in real life. But I am not telling who they are, of course.”
I don’t know about you, but I’m twice as excited for this episode as I was last week…
PREVIEW: Clone Wars 1.7 and a scheduling announcement
First off. Beginning this Saturday, Nov. 15, Cartoon Network will add an encore presentation of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS on Saturday mornings! All-new episodes of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS premiere at 9 p.m. Fridays. And now, at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday, Cartoon Network will re-air the previous evening’s 30-minute episode.
So, that’s good news.
Now, onto the episode news Lucasfilm provided me with:
What is R2-D2 made of? Audiences will find out, both literally and figuratively, in “Duel of the Droids,” an all-new episode of the hit animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, premiering at 9 p.m. ET/PT Friday, Nov. 14, on Cartoon Network.
In the episode, Anakin, Ahsoka and replacement droid R3-S6 (aka “Goldie”) embark on a dual rescue/sabotage mission when they discover R2-D2 is being held at General Grievous’s secret enemy listening post.
Writer Kevin Campbell (“Disney’s House of Mouse,” “Jackie Chan Adventures”) created a little extra work for the Lucasfilm Animation crew when he used the unusually vivid word “splayed” to describe how R2-D2’s internal mechanisms would be removed and exhibited across an examining table. That gave the production team ample opportunity to delve into Artoos’s inner workings, as well as to have a little fun at director Rob Coleman’s expense.
“Dave (Filoni) and the designers – particularly Killian Plunkett – figured out what was actually inside Artoo,” Coleman says. “He’s the ultimate Swiss Army knife, and we all love the myriad things that come out of him, but having to build and animate all of that is another story. Lucasfilm Animation’s Gary Scheppke got a box full of ‘Artoo bits,’ and the modelers – basing it off the actual hardware – crammed it into the model inside the computer. There are definitely some recognizable pieces on that table from the films, as well as all the things that show up for the first time in this episode – a cutter wheel, suction cups, etc. Then they animated in a few things like a pea shooter and a boxing glove just to get my attention. They’re funny guys.”
Campbell says he took pride in the opportunity to add some history for Artoo and his capabilities, showing some aspects of the droid that audiences haven’t seen before.
“I love that we’re adding back story to the back story. We discover that when Princess Leia hides the Death Star plans inside Artoo in Episode IV, it’s not the first time he’s been entrusted with important information,” Campbell says. “I also like that we get to play with Anakin’s emotional side. The Jedi are saying he gets too attached, that he’s willing to risk everything to get Artoo back. He’s a Jedi, and yet he assigns sentimental value to an inanimate object. I can relate to that, because that’s real loyalty.”
They’ve also provided us with a really cool picture. Apparently, Ahsoka gets to show down with General Grievous, which I’m terribly excited to see:
The Big Shiny Robot crew will be hanging out at Brewvies on November 30th to relax, have some beers, and watch a double-feature of Big Trouble in Little China Town and Escape from New York starting at 5:00 pm.
Just so happens that this day also is Pixelbot 7’s, yours truly, twenty-first year since boot-up. So, come on down! Not only will the BSR! folks be there, but also some members of The Geekshow podcast.
The address is 677 South 200 West, in Salt Lake City. Seriously, what better way could a 21 & over person spend a night? You know there isn’t a lot of situations that beer, movies, and other like-minded geeks and nerds come together in one place.
Wolverine: Flies to a Spider Rings in the New Year With Beserker Rage
Wolverine: Flies to a Spider Rings in the New Year With Beserker Rage
This holiday season, get ready to pop those claws in celebration of the new year with everyone’s favorite Canadian wild boy inWolverine: Flies to a Spider #1! Brought to you from red-hot writer Gregg Hurwitz (Punisher) and rising star artist Jerome Opena (Fear Agents) comes the Wolverine story of the season!
It’s New Year’s Eve and the meanest, nastiest, most jacked-up biker gang you ever could meet, The Road Dawgs, have gathered at a bar called the “Rat Trap.” But tonight there’s a stranger sitting on a stool at the end of the bar. Someone who’s looking to pick a fight. Someone who’s after much bigger game than some roughnecks – and be sure, this bad boy knows exactly how to get someone’s attention!
It’s Wolverine at his very best, bub, so make sure you pick up your copy ofWolverine: Flies to a Spider #1!
On sale this week, the ultimate disaster will fall upon the Ultimate Universe in Ultimatum #1 (of 5)! From Eisner & Emmy winning superstar writer Jeph Loeb and red-hot artist David Finch, comes the world breaking event everyone’s been waiting for as the Ultimate Universe changes forever! “For what they’ve done, they will have to pay the Ultimate price” is Magneto’s mantra and now he seeks the Ultimate revenge! When climatic disturbance wreak havoc across the planet – under water volcanic eruptions, tidal waves large enough to destroy cities, and blizzards so big they could bury a whole country – even the Ultimate U’s mightiest stand no chance against such destruction! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Ultimates, the Hulk and much, much, more – find out who lives and who dies in the ultimate moment of truth!
“There’s no doubt that Jeph Loeb’s Ultimatum is one of the biggest projects ever to come out of Marvel’s Ultimate line,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com, who named the series one of November’s must-buy books. “The concept is strong.”
This is the must-have book which will set the stage for the Ultimate U for years to come. What will be the fate of the Ultimate U? Curious as to who will make it out dead or alive? You can’t dare miss Ultimatum #1 (of 5)!
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) (SEP082306)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) MCGUINNESS VAR (SEP082307)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) MCGUINNESS SKETCH VAR (SEP088034)
Each week, Marvel is kind enough to provide us with a pile of comics for early preview and review. Every Friday we bring you previews of a few select comics from what Marvel sends us. Enjoy this weeks Marvel previews!
Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1 The Blue Marvel, the hero not seen since 1961, may be the only person who can defeat the latest villain to make The Avengers fall before his knees! Can Iron Man track him down and rehabilitate him before it’s too late?
Cable #8 Cable has taken the mutant child hundreds of years in the future for protection. The only problem is that the time line has been marked for destruction! Back in the present, Emma interrogates Bishop to try to get some answers from him.
Iron Man: The End #1 Tony Stark is preparing the world for a future without Iron Man by building a legacy with an Earth-changing project. But when his project comes under attack Tony must fight evil… possibly for the last time.
Marvel Zombies 3 #2 The intrepid robot heroes Machine Man and Jocasta have journeyed into the Zombieverse to secure the one item needed to save the Marvel Universe from undead infestation – but first they have to blast their way through the flesh-eating hordes of the Zombie Kingpin of New York!
X-Men/Spider-Man #1 Check out issue #1 of this new mini series that will catalogue the X-Men’s and Spider-Man’s relationship from the first time they teamed up, up through the present! First up for a Marvel Team Up butt-kicking? The Blob and Kraven the Hunter!
That’s it for this week’s Marvel Previews! Check out the gallery below to get all you preview page goodness to the titles listed above!
TheMovieBox.Net was able to rip this and I’m presenting it here for you.
It looks good. I’m not going to lie, it gave me the chills.
But I’m still cautious about this. I want it to be good, but Dawn of the Dead and 300 weren’t knockouts. In fact, the more I think about 300, the less I like it.
Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1
Cable #8
Iron Man: The End #1
Marvel Zombies 3 #2
X-Men/Spider-Man #1