10.06.2016 - Marvel Takes Over NYCC This Weekend!

This weekend, Marvel is taking a bite out of the Big Apple and bringing the hometown heat to New York Comic Con once again! And over the course of the 4-day mega event we’re bringing some of the best and brightest stars along for the ride! You won’t want to miss what we’ve got in-store for fans as we’re packing this year’s convention with wall-to-wall fan service including signings, panels, stage events and more! Heading to the show? Make sure to stop by the Marvel Booth (Booth #1354) to get in on the action and excitement all weekend long.

Want to get the inside scoop on all of the can’t-miss Marvel NOW! comics coming later this year? What about the lowdown on Marvel’s blockbuster television series and animated favorites like Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s Iron Fist, Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister Six and Marvel’s Avengers Assemble: Ultron Revolution? Then you won’t want to miss this year’s panel lineup chock full of breaking news and unforgettable moments! Bring a camera, you never know who might show up! Plus, don’t miss all the exciting events happening at the Marvel Booth all weekend long including signings, giveaways (while supplies last), costume contests and more!

That’s not all! This year’s show features an all-star lineup of your favorite Marvel creators who will be signing throughout the show. Swing by for scheduled appearances by Nick Spencer, Al Ewing, Christopher Priest, Don McGregor, Sara Pichelli, Frank Brunner and even Stan Lee himself! Check Marvel’s signing schedule for even more scheduled appearances.

                                                          

Can’t make it to the convention? Visit Marvel.com/nycc2016 and follow along with @Marvel on Twitter, the best way to get real-time announcements from the convention floor and up-to-the-minute panel, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators!

                                                                                                                                                                

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About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information visit marvel.com. 

© 2016 MARVEL

10.06.2016 - Get Well Soon – Or Else! Your First Look at FOOLKILLER #1!

Greg Salinger was your typical merc for hire – the Foolkiller – putting an end to those he deemed “foolish”. But that life is behind him now. It’s time to turn over a new leaf this November in FOOLKILLER #1 – the new ongoing series from writer/musician Max Bemis (X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever) and artist Dalibor Talajic (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe)! Yes, Greg Salinger’s days of killing fools are over. Today, he’s a psychiatrist, using his skills to help people instead of killing them for pay. But when he’s drafted by S.H.I.E.L.D. with a very special mission, it might be time for a return to his mercenary ways. Time for the once and future Foolkiller to put his psychiatric skills to the test…rehabilitating super villains! The catch? If these “patients” don’t make enough progress, the Foolkiller might just have to kill them! It all starts on November 2^nd when FOOLKILLER #1 comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere!

 

 

 

 

FOOLKILLER #1 (SEP160971)

Written by MAX BEMIS

Art by DALIBOR TALAJIC

Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

Variant Covers by ROB LIEFELD (SEP160973)

And RON LIM (SEP160972)

Hip-Hop Variant by JEFFREY VEREGGE (SEP160975)

Divided We Stand Variant by DALE KEOWN (SEP160976)

Liefeld Sketch Variant Available (SEP160974)

FOC – 10/10n/16, On-Sale – 11/02/16

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About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2016

10.06.2016 - Archie Comics unveils plans for RIVERDALE comic series

One-shot prequel to TV show will be followed by ongoing comic next year The upcoming CW Riverdale TV series will feature a must-read comic book series, written by showrunner and Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the members of the show's writers' room, along with art by up-and-coming artist Alitha Martinez. The one-shot RIVERDALE comic, hitting early next year, will be followed by an ongoing series set in the universe of the TV series. The one-hour drama will be written by Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and produced by Warner Brothers Studios and Berlanti Productions and has been described as a subversive take on the classic Archie mythos. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schecter, Jon Goldwater, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa serve as executive producers. The live-action series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, and their friends, exploring small-town life and the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade. The show will focus on the eternal love triangle of Archie Andrews, girl-next-door Betty Cooper, and rich socialite Veronica Lodge, and will include the entire cast of characters from the comic books—including Archie’s rival, Reggie Mantle, and his slacker best friend, Jughead Jones. Popular gay character Kevin Keller will also play a pivotal role. In addition to the core cast, “Riverdale” will introduce other characters from Archie Comics’ expansive library, including Josie and the Pussycats. RIVERDALE #1 (ONE-SHOT) Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Art: Alitha Martinez Cover: Alitha Martinez with Steve Downer Variant Covers: Derek Charm, Adam Gorham, Robert Hack, Sandra Lanz, Moritat, Dan Parent, Thomas Pitilli, Matthew Dow Smith, Cory Smith Blank Sketch Cover Also Available 48-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

10.04.2016 - THE KWICKY KOALA SHOW DEBUTS ON DVD from Warner Archive

New from Warner Archive's Made-On-Demand program, the 1981 Kwicky Koala Show: The Complete Series from Hanna-Barbera.

With the debut of The Kwicky Koala Show, the animation masters at Hanna-Barbera returned to a format they perfected in the studio's early days - the funny animal anthology show. Fast, funny and flippant, The Kwicky Koala Show features three six minute shows depicting the respective adventures of Kwicky Koala, the fastest bear in Australia, Dirty Dawg, the dingy dandy con-dog king of the garbage dump, and Crazy Claws, a razor sharp Wildcat (in both wit AND claw). The Bungle Brothers, a pair of vaudeville wanna-be dogs, are interspersed between the main segments. With contributions from the legendary Tex Avery, The Kwicky Koala Show comes bearing an antic animated pedigree that few shows can match, and delivers the laughs to back it up. Featuring the vocal talents of Robert Allen Ogle, John Stephenson, Jim MacGeorge, Peter Cullen, Don Messick, Michael Bell, Allen Melvin and Frank Welker. Newly Remastered

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10.04.2016 - AVENGERS #1 Assembles for Marvel NOW!

Their ranks shattered by war, their spirits weighed down by tolls both personal and spiritual, what’s left of the Avengers must find the resolve to stand together once more. Today, Marvel is pleased to present a new beginning for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and your first look inside the highly-anticipated AVENGERS #1! Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid joins rising comics superstar Mike Del Mundo to bring Marvel’s mightiest into Marvel NOW! and face-to-face with their greatest villain! Now, Captain America, Thor, The Vision, The Wasp, Hercules and the Amazing Spider-Man leap into the time stream to confront Kang the Conqueror! But when the dust settles, not a one of these valiant heroes will make it to the final page alive. Welcome to…KANG WAR ONE! It all kicks off on November 2^nd when Earth’s Mightiest Heroes charge forward into Marvel NOW! in AVENGERS #1 – coming to comic shops and digital devices everywhere!

 

 

 

 

AVENGERS #1 (SEP160885)

Written by MARK WAID

Art by MIKE DEL MUNDO

Cover by ALEX ROSS

Variant Covers by ADAM KUBERT (SEP160886);

LORENZO PASTROVICCHIO (SEP160887)

Hip-Hop Variant by DANIEL ACUNA (SEP160889)

Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (SEP160890)

Divided We Stand Variant by BUTCH GUICE (SEP160891)

Captain America 75^th Anniversary Variant by ALEX MALEEV (SEP160888)

Blank Variant Also Available (SEP160892)

FOC – 10/10/16, On-Sale – 11/02/16

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About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2016

10.04.2016 - THE UNWORTHY THOR #1 Brings the Original Thunder God to Marvel NOW!

This November, superstar creators Jason Aaron and Olivier Coipel bring the thunder and the lightning to Marvel NOW!. Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside THE UNWORTHY THOR #1 – the first issue in the highly anticipated new series! Once, he wielded the mighty hammer Mjolnir, but has since been deemed unworthy. Now, his desperate quest for redemption will take him to the far reaches of space, where whispers tell of a mysterious other Mjolnir – another weapon of unimaginable power. Perhaps this relic of a dead universe holds the key to the Odinson’s return to glory. Yet he is not the only one who would seek such a prize. Some of the greatest villains in the Marvel Universe are anxious to get their hands on it as well. Can the Odinson regain his honor or will the power of the thunder be wielded for evil? The explosive quest for the hammer begins here when THE UNWORTY THOR #1 crashes into comic shops on November 2^nd!

 

 

 

 

THE UNWORTHY THOR #1 (SEP160900)

Written by JASON AARON

Art & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL

Variant Covers by BRYAN HITCH (SEP160901) & JOHN CASSADAY (SEP160902)

Hip-Hop Variant by STONEHOUSE (SEP160903)

Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (SEP160904)

Divided We Stand Variant by PASQUAL FERRY (SEP160905)

Blank Variant Also Available (SEP160906)

FOC – 10/10/16, On-Sale – 11/02/16

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. 

About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2016

10.04.2016 - STEVEN WEBER, THOMAS LENNON HEADLINE SUPPORTING VOICE CAST FOR WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT’S BATMAN: RETURN OF THE CAPED CRUSADERS

JEFF BERGMAN (JOKER), WALLY WINGERT (RIDDLER),

WILLIAM SALYERS (PENGUIN) COMPLEMENT JULIE NEWMAR’S CATWOMAN TO FORM VILLAINOUS QUARTET IN ANIMATED FILM

The spotlight shines on far more than the core trio of iconic stars of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. With the likes of primetime television veterans Steven Weber and Thomas Lennon leading the way, the full-length animated feature film boasts a supporting cast of notable voices from across all entertainment mediums and some of the best-loved animated properties.

Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) own top billing, but Weber (Wings, iZombie, NCIS: New Orleans) and Lennon (The Odd Couple, Reno 911!) – as trustworthy butler Alfred Pennyworth and Chief O’Hara, respectively – headline an impressive array of actors who were excited to give voice to a role in a Batman film.

In addition to Weber and Lennon, the cast includes:

·      Jeff Bergman as the Joker and the revered Announcer. Bergman is well known as a voice of Bugs Bunny for more than a quarter of a century on series like Wabbit: A Looney Tunes Production, The Looney Tunes Show and Tiny Toon Adventures, and has provided a wide variety of impressions of live and animated celebrities (from Fred Flintstone and Homer Simpson to John Goodman and Paul Sorvino) for Family Guy.

·      William Salyers as The Penguin. Salyers is the actor behind the beloved Rigby in the longtime animated hit The Regular Show, and has voiced characters in wildly popular video games like Mass Effect 2 & 3, and Fallout 4.

·      Wally Wingert as The Riddler. Wingert, an avid Batman ’66 fan, has been featured as Cubot for Sonic Boom, a regular in popular anime series like Bleach and Naruto: Shippuden, and has voiced a plethora of characters (from Austin Powers to The Grinch) for the Family Guy animated series. He maintains a strong connection to the Dark Knight as the voice of Edward Nigma/The Riddler for the Batman: Arkham series of video games.

·      Lynne Marie Stewart as Aunt Harriett. Stewart burst on the entertainment scene in the 1970s with roles in American Graffiti, M*A*S*H and Laverne & Shirley. Most recently seen in hit films (Bridesmaids) and TV series (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Stewart holds a particular affection in the hearts of Pee-wee Herman fans for her recurring role in the Paul Reubens character’s films and TV series as Miss Yvonne.

·      Jim Ward as Commissioner Gordon. Ward has provided voices for hundreds of animated films, TV series and video games, including multiple roles for Ben 10, and as Captain Qwark for Ratchet & Clank. He is well known for voicing Chet Ubetcha on The Fairly Oddparents, and Professor Charles Xavier in Wolverine and the X-Men.

·      Sirena Irwin as TV show host Miranda Moore. Irwin is a regular contributor on the ever-popular SpongeBob SquarePants animated series, and has made a pair of notable voice “appearances” in the DC Universe Original Movies Justice League: Throne of Atlantis and Superman: Unbound.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders comes to movie theaters for three exclusive showings on Monday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time. The following day – Tuesday, October 11 – the film will be available to own on Digital HD, and then Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders arrives November 1 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD.

In addition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will host the World Premiere of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders this Thursday, October 6 at New York Comic Con.

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Synopsis:

It’s back to the 1960s as Batman and Robin spring into action when Gotham City is threatened by a quartet of Batman’s most fiendish foes – Penguin, The Joker, Riddler and Catwoman. The four Super-Villains have combined their wicked talents to hatch a plot so nefarious that the Dynamic Duo will need to go to outer space (and back) to foil their arch enemies and restore order in Gotham City. It’s a truly fantastic adventure that will pit good against evil, good against good, evil against evil … and feature two words that exponentially raise the stakes for both sides: Replicator Ray. Holy Multiplication Tables!

Rick Morales (LEGO^® DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Cosmic Clash) directs from a script by Michael Jelenic (Teen Titans Go!) and James Tucker (Justice League vs. Teen Titans). Tucker and Jelenic also serve as Supervising Producer and Producer, respectively, on the film. Sam Register is Executive Producer. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.