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		<title>Stay Tooned Sundays: CW&#8217;s &#8216;Superman &#038; Lois&#8217; Premiere</title>
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<p>“Superman’s boring.”</p>



<p>Still here? Cool. For the record, that isn’t my personal opinion, it’s straight from the show. Let’s be honest, even the most die-hard fans of Supes has thought this at one point or another. It’s an unfortunate byproduct of having an invincible hero who, 80 years in, is still discovering new powers. Well, luckily for all of us, this isn’t a Superman show. Not really.</p>



<p>Before you start the class action suit against the CW for false advertising, understand that we’re not talking about the Godzilla movies where he (she) only appears for a few minutes in the whole shebang, while we’re left following all these regular ol’ humans who don’t even breathe atomic fire. But we are closer than you’d think. If you came in expecting this to be your traditional superhero fare, then I’m sorry (not sorry) to disappoint.</p>



<p>After the obligatory (and likely studio mandated) origin story that we’ve seen umpteen times already, we’re introduced to the new, post-Crisis status quo for Lois and Clar…er, um, Superman and <a href="https://comicattack.net/cs-lois-lane/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Lois</span></a>. She’s still a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, and he gets some great excuses to be missing for hours or days at a time through the same job, but now they’re married with twin, teenaged sons. So, thanks Barry. (And yeah, I know he’s not really responsible this time, but I’m still blaming any weirdness related to kids appearing out of nowhere on <em>Flashpoint</em>.)</p>



<p>The boys, Jordan and Jonathan, are fourteen years old and about to start their very first day of high school. But not like, real life fourteen. More like the CW’s image of fourteen, where the boys are rapidly approaching six feet tall and will sport five o’clock shadows by the end of the filming day. I suppose this shouldn’t be too much of a surprise from the Arrowverse, since William was at least thirteen while passing for *checks notes* ten years old? Anyway, the CW in general and the Arrowverse in particular have issues with time and age that could be the topic of an entire article on their own, but I needed to stress the point so that when you see the boys do something dumb, you remember that they’re essentially oversized middle schoolers.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/supandloistwins-1024x684.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-155655" width="291" height="194" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/supandloistwins-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/supandloistwins-300x200.jpg 300w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/supandloistwins-768x513.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/supandloistwins.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px" /><figcaption>Pictured (L-R):  Alexander Garfin as Jordan Kent and Jordan Elsass as Jonathan Kent  &#8212; Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW</figcaption></figure></div>



<p>Jonathan is more or less what you’d expect from a son of Superman; handsome, athletic, and popular. Jordan, on the other hand, is basically the polar opposite. He comes complete with the loner kid starter pack of long dark hair, emo music, and video games (shout out to the subtle <em><a href="https://comicattack.net/?s=injustice+2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Injustice 2</span></a></em> product placement.) More interesting though is the fact that Jordan has been diagnosed with severe anxiety, with therapy and prescription meds to help combat it. This is not something we see in many network TV shows, and definitely not in a superhero property. The writers will need to work hard to not fall into too many mental health stereotypes, but the decision to include this was a welcome surprise.</p>



<p>Along with the normal challenges of raising two kids, Clark and Lois also have to deal with the huge question that’s crossed the mind of every comic fan at some point in time: what kinds of abilities would Superman’s kids have? While one might simply assume both (fraternal) twins would have all the same powers as their dad, genetics would laugh in your face. For instance, my father stands a whopping 6’3” in height (think Brandon Routh or Tom Welling) while I…well, let’s just say I’m not anywhere near that. Do both have powers? Neither? Clark and Lois aren’t sure either, but Clark is vehement on not wanting them to know his identity.&nbsp;</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/superman-and-lois-premiere-clois-1024x512.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-155658" width="550" height="276" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/superman-and-lois-premiere-clois-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/superman-and-lois-premiere-clois-300x150.jpg 300w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/superman-and-lois-premiere-clois-768x384.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/superman-and-lois-premiere-clois.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /><figcaption>Pictured (L-R): Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane and Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent &#8212; Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW</figcaption></figure></div>



<p>Beyond the practical reasons for this, Clark’s concerned what effect it will have on Jordan if it turns out his already nearly perfect brother is also a metahuman. At the same time, how much more alienated would he feel if it turns out that he’s actually half alien? And what about Jonathan? He openly displays some rather jerkish qualities already, so how much worse would he be if he found out he was invincible? Would he lose his drive to excel if he discovered his brother has abilities that he can never match? Or what if neither have powers and are essentially the DC version of Michael Jordan’s sons? These are great questions that wouldn’t come up if there were only one son, and it seems like much of the show will be spent addressing them.&nbsp;</p>



<p>After a few major life changing events, some of which too many of us have dealt with ourselves in the past year, the Kent-Lane family find themselves in Smallville for a bit. Once again, the temptation is strong for the writers to fall back on that other show about the place Clark was raised (whose name escapes me at the moment), but they do an admirable job of reflecting the issues real small towns in middle America have been dealing with for decades. Owning an independent farm isn’t an easy task in today’s world, and communities that aren’t suburbs or exurbs are feeling the effects of dwindling populations.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If all of this sounds rather heavy for a property famous for a guy who wears his underwear on the outside, well, it is. Not quite as dark as <em>Arrow</em> or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://comicattack.net/camr-manofsteel/" target="_blank"><em>Man of Steel</em></a>, but I do mean this both visually and tonally. Balancing that darkness with the inherent camp of the character isn’t always easy, so props to the producers and crew for pulling it off.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There’s a lot more to discuss with this two-hour episode, including the mysterious Stranger, a villain who knows a lot about Superman, and maybe even more about Kal-El. Since we want to be able to continue giving you good people early looks at your favorite content, said discussion will have to wait for the full review. In the meantime, we’d love to hear what you folks want to see from the show, and your expectations for its place in the larger Arrowverse as a whole. <em>SUPERMAN &amp; LOIS</em> premieres on Tuesday, February 23<sup>rd</sup> on your local CW station, or streams free the next day in The CW app.</p>



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		<title>Crisis of Infinite Reviews: Future State Pt 2</title>
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<p><strong><em>Future State: Dark Detective #1</em></strong><br><strong>Publisher:</strong> DC<br><strong>Writers:</strong> Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenburg<br><strong>Artists:</strong> Dan Mora, Carmine Di Giandomenico<br><strong>Colors:</strong> Jordie Bellaire, Antonio Fabela<br><strong>Letters:</strong> Aditya Bidikar, Andworld Design<br><strong>Cover:</strong> Dan Mora</p>



<p>Where only hints and teases were dropped in <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://comicattack.net/coir-future-state-pt-1/" target="_blank"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">The Next Batman</span></a></em>, the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Bruce Wayne begin to unravel right here in <em>Dark Detective</em>, fast paced tale that sees Bruce Wayne shot by a Peacekeeper and presumed dead. Tamaki&#8217;s time hopping tale lays out a well-crafted story that not only elaborates on the chokehold the Magistrate has on Gotham, but a desperate Batman on the run. All of this is illustrated with some wonderful artwork by Mora and Bellaire. Their visuals transform Gotham into a <em>Blade Runner</em>-esque type world and the new design for Batman&#8217;s costume is also a solid look. From the dynamic layouts to the kinetic feel of the action, it&#8217;s a story done right. <strong><em>4/5</em></strong></p>



<p>Then Matthew Rosenburg hits us with a follow-up story which spotlights Grifter and Tim Fox that immediately has me wanting more! Rosenburg makes this a buddy adventure that isn&#8217;t too cheesy and has the perfect balance of action, comedy, and suspense. Add to this Di Giandomenico and Fabela&#8217;s fabulous artwork and you end up with a great cliffhanger to another stacked issue! <strong><em>4.5/5</em></strong> <strong><em>&#8211; IS</em></strong></p>



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<p><strong><em>Future State: Justice League #1</em></strong><br><strong>Publisher:</strong> DC<br><strong>Writer(s):</strong> Joshua Williamson, Ram V<br><strong>Artist(s):</strong> Robson Rocha, Marcio Takara<br><strong>Inks:</strong> Daniel Henriques<br><strong>Colors:</strong> Romulo Fajardo Jr., Marcelo Maiolo<br><strong>Letters:</strong> Tom Napolitano, Rob Leigh<br><strong>Cover:</strong> Dan Mora</p>



<p>The Justice League of Future State is a group of legacy heroes determined to be better by not repeating the mistakes of their predecessors. One way they figure is to keep it strictly professional with no fraternization outside of work. Williamson&#8217;s approach has them feeling more like co-workers and just like co-workers, there&#8217;s several members that just won&#8217;t abide by the rules. This is used as a nice introduction to the members since the only one you may know aside from John Kent is Green Lantern <span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://comicattack.net/coir-06-24-20/" target="_blank">Sojourner “Jo” Mullein</a></span>. From here, this leads to a devastating blow and a twist you don&#8217;t see coming from Williamson and it makes for a cliffhanger worth coming back for. The art team not only gives us some great redesigns for classic characters but also moves the narrative along pretty well. <strong><em>3/5</em></strong></p>



<p>The next story is a crazy Justice League Dark tale from Ram V that paints a horrible picture for the DC magic users. Seriously, if you thought things were bad in the other stories with the Magistrate, just wait till you see what Merlin has been up to. However, as bleak as the story begins, Ram V does offer some hope with some appearances from some magic faves and a cliffhanger that raises several more questions. <strong><em>3.5/5</em></strong> <strong><em>&#8211; IS</em></strong></p>



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<p><strong><em>Future State: Suicide Squad #1</em></strong><br><strong>Writer:</strong> Robbie Thompson, Jeremy Adams<br><strong>Artist:</strong> Javier Fernandez, Fernando Pasarin<br><strong>Colorist:</strong> Alex Sinclair, Jeromy Cox<br><strong>Inks:</strong> Oclair Albert<br><strong>Letterer:</strong> Wes Abbott<br><strong>Cover:</strong></p>



<p>Continuing in the <em>Future State</em>, we have the Suicide Squad! Thompson opens us with a fight that features the Justice League… or is it? We quickly are pulled into the goings on of the Justice Squad and their behind the scenes leader who is only ever called “her” or “she.”&nbsp;&nbsp;When we are shown her backup plan to the Justice Squad that involves some criminals and a sinister piece of equipment, we know things are about to go from being a little off to being real bad. At last we see the Suicide Squad about to face off with the Justice Squad!! Fernandez and Sinclair’s artwork is the perfect complement to Thompson’s story. Their details really add to the visual differences between the Justice League and the Justice Squad. Though this off-brand Justice League is interesting, I do wish that the Suicide Squad was featured more given that it is supposed to be their comic and we only had a glimpse of them, but I can’t wait to see what happens next anyway!&nbsp;<strong>2.5/5</strong></p>



<p>Also in&nbsp;<em>Suicide Squad Issue 1</em>, we are brought Black Adam. Adams transports us to the 853<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;century and gives us another alternate Justice League: meet Justice Legion-A! We also meet some villains, The Unkindness, Seven Deadly Sins, and the Lords of Chaos. What is with all these new teams? We clearly are in for quite the show!&nbsp;&nbsp;Through the Justice Legion and Black Adam teaming up against this seemingly stacked villain team, we see a bunch of twists, including one gigantic surprise! The art team here also did an excellent job using subtle details to showcase the differences between the actual Justice League and this new Justice Legion. Their artwork blends super well with the style of the art team from&nbsp;<em>Suicide Squad</em>, and the writer makes the story seem almost like a continuation, which makes it the perfect duo to share a book. I am definitely looking forward to the next part!&nbsp;<strong>4/5</strong> &#8211; <strong><em>AC</em></strong></p>



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					<description><![CDATA[Blackwood: The Mourning After #1Publisher: Dark HorseWriter: Evan DorkinArtist: Veronica Fish &#38; Andy FishInks: Veronica Fish &#38; Andy FishColors: Veronica Fish &#38; Andy FishLetters: Greg McKennaCover: Veronica Fish I’ll start this review by saying I haven’t read past Blackwood content and am coming at it all with fresh eyes. That being said, I found that [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong><em>Blackwood: The Mourning After #1</em></strong><br><strong>Publisher:</strong> Dark Horse<br><strong>Writer:</strong> Evan Dorkin<br><strong>Artist:</strong> Veronica Fish &amp; Andy Fish<br><strong>Inks:</strong> Veronica Fish &amp; Andy Fish<br><strong>Colors:</strong> Veronica Fish &amp; Andy Fish<br><strong>Letters:</strong> Greg McKenna<br><strong>Cover:</strong> Veronica Fish</p>



<p>I’ll start this review by saying I haven’t read past Blackwood content and am coming at it all with fresh eyes. That being said, I found that it was still easy to understand what had happened based on cues from the dialogue and scenery. The dialogue was very informative. Despite being dropped into the aftermath of the death of Dean Ogden and specifics of a world I am not yet familiar with, I didn’t struggle with reading and staying engaged with the first issue of <em>Blackwood: The Mourning After</em>.<br><br>It begins by focusing on four students at an occult school; Jamar, Reiko, Wren, and Stephen. The character designs were excellent for even minor characters and I was impressed with the variety. I wish some more time had been spent on showing the main four’s personalities but it is the first issue so not a huge problem. I saw some teenage bonding between the main four, but not much for their actual personalities except perhaps some angry outbursts from Wren and perceptiveness from Reiko. Jamar fell flat despite seeming in charge and Stephen’s most memorable trait was liking rice crispy treats from the box. More time was spent showing the politics of the school and tension between teachers as well as portraying the general disarray of the situation. Only one fight scene and one spooky event aside from all that so there was a lot of time devoted to setting the scene. I really enjoyed the modern references peppered in with all the fantastic 70s style colors and fun shapes.<br><br>There are clear visual and size differences between characters, I appreciated that the artist didn’t take the lazy way out when it came to the compositions within panels. There was very interesting layering with often at least three characters that happened quite frequently in the panels as well, it made for a more dynamic scene and allowed for many characters within a panel (something that’s usually avoided in comics, at least bad ones.) The clean lines and good organization made it so the larger amounts of characters within a single panel didn’t look too busy and distract the eye. While I have praise for the interesting use of layering, I do have to point out that in some panels there are technical perspective issues. Not all the panels by any means, but too many panels had characters that were too large or too small &#8211; even when accounting for size differences between characters and slightly rounded fishbowl-like perspectives. <br><br>Overall, I’m looking forward to the next one! The stunning use of color in <em>Blackwood: The Mourning After</em> is a real treat.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[Ludocrats #1Publisher: ImageWriter: Kieron Gillen &#38; Jim RossignolArtist: Jeff StokelyColors: Tamra BonvillainLetters: Clayton CowlesCover: Jeff Stokely Ludocrats was fun, violent, and hilarious with a lot of randomness thrown in and what’s not to love about that? From the colorful characters, realities, and ways of life, Ludocrats really brings you to a new universe that begins [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong><em>Ludocrats #1</em></strong><br><strong>Publisher:</strong> Image<br><strong>Writer:</strong> Kieron Gillen &amp; Jim Rossignol<br><strong>Artist:</strong> Jeff Stokely<br><strong>Colors:</strong> Tamra Bonvillain<br><strong>Letters:</strong> Clayton Cowles<br><strong>Cover:</strong> Jeff Stokely  </p>



<p><em>Ludocrats</em> was fun, violent, and hilarious with a lot of randomness thrown in and what’s not to love about that? From the colorful characters, realities, and ways of life, <em>Ludocrats</em> really brings you to a new universe that begins with seeing a big, naked Otto, and then going to a wedding with be-headings and creatures from all realms<strong>. </strong></p>



<p>Just imagine the aesthetics from a revamped alien hominid, and color schemes of <em>Steven Universe</em> to create a wildly outrageous steampunk story. <em>Ludocrats</em> is very adult, and still manages to make you laugh like you’re in middle school again, and when the jokes weren’t enough, the details Stokely added to the artwork really ties it all in for me. There was a lot that wasn’t answered but the way Gillen, and Stokely went about it will likely persuade most people to come back, and read the next issue.</p>



<p>This should go without saying but <strong>SPOiLER ALERT</strong>&#8230;the scene where OTTO lays his big eyes on Gatty was absolutely hilarious. Otto is currently looking to have a kid, and in walks a big and quite beautiful steam judge. Then a famous inter dimensional thief in a sexy t-rex outfit gets thrown out of the wedding party by Otto. Gatty notices, and sends her niece to find out what kind of pelvic pressures Otto can take lol. Let’s just say things get peculiar when the hyper-popes guards arrive to the after party with no hyper-pope but I’ll stop there, and let your imagination run wild. So make sure you tune in and let the story consume you.</p>



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		<title>Dark Horse Reviews: Harrow County #24</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Davenport]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Harrow County #24Publisher: Dark HorseWriter: Cullen BunnArtist: Tyler CrookCover: Tyler Crook My first exposure to Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook&#8217;s Harrow County proved a little disquieting. I&#8217;m not familiar with their previous work, but there was an immediate uneasiness that crept on the periphery of my mind as I eased through the pages. Sensed more than felt, it [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><em><strong>Harrow County #24</strong></em><br><strong>Publisher: </strong>Dark Horse<br><strong>Writer:</strong> Cullen Bunn<br><strong>Artist: </strong>Tyler Crook<br><strong>Cover: </strong>Tyler Crook</p>



<p>My first exposure to Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook&#8217;s <em>Harrow County</em> proved a little disquieting. I&#8217;m not familiar with their previous work, but there was an immediate uneasiness that crept on the periphery of my mind as I eased through the pages. Sensed more than felt, it grew heavier, graver with each panel. At one point, about five pages in to issue #24, I had to go back and start over. I wasn&#8217;t appropriately centered on the macabre journey on which I was embarking. Reframing my reference for the book&#8217;s young protagonist and her adversary, for the world they inhabit, afforded a more complete suffusion of the material.</p>



<p>The narrative is joined with the two adolescent girls locked in confrontation.&nbsp;Here the evocative visual strength of the medium is in full display. The dark tones and muted colors infuse the panels with a sense of desolation. A raging storm obscures an oppressively dark wood bristling with still darker inhabitants,&nbsp;and it is not clear who is the transgressor and who is the just. For characters this age, the gravity of the trespass is well defined and the ambiguity is enthralling. Amid pleas for temperance and understanding the tension is ramped up by strikingly rendered exhibitions of supernatural malice. The murky, even amorphous quality of Crook&#8217;s art is striking and consistent.</p>



<p>As young Emmy and Bernice exchange terse exclamations, it becomes clear that a deep and long-standing friendship had been betrayed at great personal cost. Emmy isn&#8217;t alone, and her companions have already condemned Bernice for hunting and killing their own. While the deformed visages stalk the pair warily, clamoring for retribution, Bernice reveals the motivation for her own wrath. Her friend had committed a vile and unforgivable crime. The text itself belies a maturity in these young women&#8217;s convictions that rings both heartfelt and agonizing. Bunn&#8217;s narration is melodic, contrasting Bernice&#8217;s pointed accusations and steadfast ultimatum.</p>



<p>Surprisingly, the contest is settled by the appearance of a fiery apparition. The actual subject of Bernice&#8217;s anguish manifests to allay Bernice&#8217;s vengeful antipathy. Lovey, a cherished but misunderstood family member, identifies the culprit of her murder and entreaties both girls to forgo further hostility. A very close, well concealed threat has manipulated the pair. It will require a concerted effort to defeat and even then, it will not be easily overcome. The pacing is brisk but appropriately so, as Bunn deftly sets the stage for a looming escalation. The closing panels shift the focus entirely, to a Machiavellian cohort engaged in a heinous ritual. This creative team has envisioned a stark and immersive lore that begs be explored. My only complaint of being deprived of the preceding issues by muy own ignorance. I seek to rectify that situation promptly And look forward to getting acquainted with the inhabitants Harrow County.</p>



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<p>Christian Davenport<br>cable201@comicattack.net</p>
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		<title>Gotta Have It!: More &#8216;Mass Effect&#8217; Goodness Is Coming From Dark Horse!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mass Effect: Andromeda was officially released today for gaming consoles and PC so what better way to celebrate than to get an in depth look at the art and behind the scenes details for the new game. There&#8217;s also a Mass Effect Adult Coloring Book to help pass the time and a new comic series that will be hitting [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Mass Effect: Andromeda</strong></em> was officially released today for gaming consoles and PC so what better way to celebrate than to get an in depth look at the art and behind the scenes details for the new game. There&#8217;s also a <em>Mass Effect Adult Coloring</em> <em>Book</em> to help pass the time and a new comic series that will be hitting shelves this summer!</p>
<p>Check the details below:</p>
<p><em><strong>The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda</strong></em></p>
<p><em>The award-winning Mass Effect series captured the hearts and souls of gamers with its memorable characters, stunning visuals, and visceral combat! Now, the Mass Effect universe expands with Dark Horse’s <strong>The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda</strong>—featuring exclusive never-before-seen concept art of the new game’s characters, arsenal, locations, vehicles, and more! <strong>The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda</strong> goes on sale <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_1245522480"><span class="aQJ">March 21, 2017</span></span>.</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-132936" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MASSEFFECTAB1-768x1024.png" width="550" height="733" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-132937" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MASSEFFECTAB2-768x1024.png" width="550" height="733" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-132939" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MASSEFFECTAB4-768x1024.png" width="550" height="733" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-132938" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MASSEFFECTAB3-768x1024.png" width="550" height="733" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-132940" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MASSEFFECTAB5-768x1024.png" width="550" height="733" /></p>
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<p><em><strong>The</strong><strong> Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda Limited Edition</strong></em> <em>is only available in the BioWare Store.</em></p>
<p><em>The limited edition features:</em><br />
<em> • 184-page art book with a limited edition cover</em><br />
<em> • Deluxe &#8220;datapad&#8221; slipcase</em><br />
<em> • A portfolio including three blueprints of the Tempest exploration vessel!</em><br />
<em> • Redemption code for a digital copy of the regular edition of The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>Mass Effect Adult Coloring Book</strong></em></p>
<p><em>The Mass Effect Adult Coloring Book celebrates the excitement and beauty of the beloved Mass Effect universe. The book includes art inspired by the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda game and features 45 black and white images for fans to color in! This coloring book is a must-have for all sci-fi and Mass Effect fans! The Mass Effect Adult Coloring Book goes on sale March 21, 2017.</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>Mass Effect: Discovery #1</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>The Mass Effect: Discovery</strong> story is by Mass Effect: Andromeda Creative Director Mac Walters, Mass Effect: Andromeda Lead Writer John Dombrow, and Jeremy Barlow (Star Wars Adventures, Mass Effect: Foundation). Jeremy Barlow writes the script, and Gabriel Guzmán provides his artistic skills. The first issue (of four) goes on sale May 24, 2017.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2016 21:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Special guest writer, Kaos Blac, was able to attend the Valiant Summit earlier today and saw first hand what Valiant was bringing to the masses starting this summer! [divider] Valiant Entertainment had its golden hour earlier today during the Valiant Summit 2016. Even as one of the smaller independent publishers doing a shared universe the books they put out are [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Special guest writer, Kaos Blac, was able to attend the Valiant Summit earlier today and saw first hand what Valiant was bringing to the masses starting this summer!</p>
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<p>Valiant Entertainment had its golden hour earlier today during the Valiant Summit 2016. Even as one of the smaller independent publishers doing a shared universe the books they put out are highly critically acclaimed. Since Valiant re-launched their universe in 2012 with the publication of <a href="https://comicattack.net/2012/05/xomano1rev/"><em>X-O manowar #1</em></a> they have been consistently pushing boundaries in story telling and content, racking up hundreds of nominations and awards for their output. Keeping their universe small and focusing intently on a limited amount of books published monthly, Valiant has become a powerhouse. The summit held today at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater East, an aptly named venue for a comic book company to present their upcoming books if I&#8217;ve ever heard one, highlighted several new books Valiant is publishing in the second half of the year.</p>
<p>The presentation started with the introduction of the editor in chief Warren Simons and Dinesh Shamdasani of Valiant as they discussed an overview of where the universe has been and where the future is taking them. There is no bigger book under the Valiant line of the past couple of months than <a href="https://comicattack.net/2016/01/valiantfaith1/"><em>Faith</em></a> which thankfully is getting a ongoing series starting in July with writer Jody Houser and art by Pere Perez and Marguerite Sauvage. In addition to further exploring Faith&#8217;s exploits in Los Angeles she will also be getting a new villain, &#8220;somebody who we may already know.&#8221;!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-127076" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_001_FAITH-1-675x1024.jpg" alt="FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_001_FAITH" width="300" height="455" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_001_FAITH-1-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_001_FAITH-1-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_001_FAITH-1-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_001_FAITH-1.jpg 791w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Next to be presented is <strong><em>Generation Zero</em></strong> by Fred Van Lente The book follows some of the Project Rising Spirit kids as they come together and try to be heroes, but being bred to be weapons these kids solutions to problems are going to be extreme.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-127077" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_002_GEN-ZERO-1.jpg" alt="FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_002_GEN-ZERO" width="300" height="455" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_002_GEN-ZERO-1.jpg 791w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_002_GEN-ZERO-1-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_002_GEN-ZERO-1-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_002_GEN-ZERO-1-675x1024.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>In September, Peter Milligan is venturing to Valiant&#8217;s past with a mini series, <strong><em>Britannia</em></strong>. The book is less of a superhero title but still has supernatural touches. Through the main character we&#8217;ll be treated to witnessing the world’s first detective and the realm of psychology as imparted to him by vessel virgins who teach him their ways. This four-issue mini series takes place during the time of the Roman Empire and is said to be a cross between <em>American Horror Story</em>, <a href="https://comicattack.net/2010/03/ff300/"><em>300</em></a>, and <em>Game of Thrones</em>!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-127078" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_003_BRITANNIA-1.jpg" alt="FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_003_BRITANNIA" width="300" height="455" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_003_BRITANNIA-1.jpg 791w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_003_BRITANNIA-1-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_003_BRITANNIA-1-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_003_BRITANNIA-1-675x1024.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>October is bloodlusty as <strong><em>Bloodshot USA</em></strong> is released. The book focuses on the Bloodshot nanites being released on the populace of New York City and our hero has to break into the quarantined island and stop the spread of nanites before they infect the country. Project Rising Spirit once again comes out of the shadows to cause problems in this story from Jeff Lemire and Douge Braithwaite.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-127079" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_004_BLOODSHOT-USA-1.jpg" alt="FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_004_BLOODSHOT USA" width="300" height="455" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_004_BLOODSHOT-USA-1.jpg 791w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_004_BLOODSHOT-USA-1-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_004_BLOODSHOT-USA-1-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_004_BLOODSHOT-USA-1-675x1024.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><br />
In November two new books are released. <strong><em>Savage</em></strong> features a new character as he try&#8217;s to make his way in a land filled with dinosaurs and other perils. Fifteen years ago a plane carrying a star athlete and and his movie star wife crash lands and the two become lost. The beginning of the book picks up with the lead character who just maybe the child of these privileged people. The books focus is on the human condition and what would it be like to have everything taken away from you leaving you at your most be vie able. <strong><em>Savage</em></strong> will be written by Clay Moore with art by Clayton Henry and Lewis LaRosa!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-127081" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_006_SAVAGE-1-675x1024.jpg" alt="FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_006_SAVAGE" width="300" height="455" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_006_SAVAGE-1-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_006_SAVAGE-1-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_006_SAVAGE-1-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_006_SAVAGE-1.jpg 791w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><br />
The second November book is <strong><em>Harbinger Renagades</em></strong>. This book picks up after the last <a href="https://comicattack.net/?s=harbinger"><em>Harbinger</em></a> series and follows those characters lives as they come to grips with life since the last time we saw them. This will be an ongoing series from Rafer Roberts and Darick Robertson.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-127080" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_005_HARB-RENEGADES-675x1024.jpg" alt="FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_005_HARB-RENEGADES" width="300" height="455" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_005_HARB-RENEGADES-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_005_HARB-RENEGADES-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_005_HARB-RENEGADES-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_005_HARB-RENEGADES.jpg 791w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Finally in December is the biggest book, and one I&#8217;m looking forward to, <strong><em>Divinity III: Stalinverse</em></strong>. Writer Matt Kindt explained that due to events that unfold in <em>Divinity II</em> the world is going to drastically change and we&#8217;ll get to see the world with a singular communist world superpower. Also there will be communist versions of various Valiant characters. The mini series is self contained but Kindt would like it if other creative teams could pick up the story at some point. After <em>Divinity III</em> there will be ramifications across the board. I can&#8217;t wait to see how this will fit in with everything but I know it will be great.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-127082" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_007_DIVINITY-III-STALINVERSE-1-675x1024.jpg" alt="FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_007_DIVINITY-III-STALINVERSE" width="300" height="455" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_007_DIVINITY-III-STALINVERSE-1-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_007_DIVINITY-III-STALINVERSE-1-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_007_DIVINITY-III-STALINVERSE-1-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FUTURE-OF-VALIANT_007_DIVINITY-III-STALINVERSE-1.jpg 791w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
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<p>Old favorites are returning, new characters are brought into the fold, and the Valiant Universe says hello to the Fatherland by year&#8217;s end! It&#8217;s going to be as exciting as this picture of Kaos Blac with the creative powerhouses from Valiant!</p>
<p><figure id="attachment_127097" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-127097" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-127097" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160517_160626_1463515666544-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="20160517_160626_1463515666544" width="500" height="281" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160517_160626_1463515666544-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160517_160626_1463515666544-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160517_160626_1463515666544-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160517_160626_1463515666544-1.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-127097" class="wp-caption-text">L to R: Jody Houser, Fred Van Lente, Rafer Roberts, Kaos Blac, Warren Simmons, &amp; Matt Kindt (bottom)</figcaption></figure></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A tough as nails New York City detective. A grizzly string of murders on the streets of the South Bronx. Victims torn to shreds by nature’s perfect killing machine. Edward James Olmos. Put these elements together and you’ve got 1981’s Wolfen which has nothing whatsoever to do with the truly hilarious new release from Boom! [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A tough as nails New York City detective. A grizzly string of murders on the streets of the South Bronx. Victims torn to shreds by nature’s perfect killing machine. Edward James Olmos. Put these elements together and you’ve got 1981’s Wolfen which has nothing whatsoever to do with the truly hilarious new release from Boom! Studios: <em>Aliens Vs. Parker</em> written by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. The duo known more for their work on the small screen shifts gears to bring a tale about slackers, soldiers, huge-penised space monsters and friendship to comic book store shelves. True fans of the medium and members of “nerd” culture Scheer and Giovannetti pen a tale that is both a great read and funny as hell. Recently ComicAttack.net got to ask Scheer and Giovannetti the tough questions and here’s what they said:</p>
<p><b>ComicAttack: So this book contains neither Richard Stark’s iconic Anti-hero nor Ridley Scott’s Xenomorphs yet somehow manages to be funnier than both Jason Statham and Sigourney Weaver combined. Where did the idea for the comic come from?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL SCHEER:</i></b><i> Finally someone who gets it! This idea came from the same place where all great ideas are born, a deal with the Devil. He’s a really cool guy and he likes trading human souls for good ideas. We figured what good is our soul going to do us, it’s way better to have a comic in the after life, so it was a no brainer.</i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK GIOVANNETTI:</i></b><i> Originally it was about Mary Louise Parker fighting foreigners, but we were told that wasn&#8217;t commercially viable so we kept the title and built a new story around it.</i></p>
<p><b>CA: The story of AvP is a bit like if you were to let the frittatas of The League crew the Serenity from Joss Whedon&#8217;s Firefly. Were you at all worried that the comedy would undercut the swashbuckling suspense that is the hallmark of the space adventure genre?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> No one wants to read a swashbuckling tale from two dudes who have over a decade of dick jokes under their belts so we figured give people what they want, which is a dude with no legs yelling profanities.</i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> It&#8217;s tricky but I think we did okay.</i></p>
<p><b><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Preview-PG1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft  wp-image-108103" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Preview-PG1-665x1024.jpg" alt="Aliens Vs Parker TP Preview-PG1" width="239" height="368" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Preview-PG1-665x1024.jpg 665w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Preview-PG1-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Preview-PG1-768x1182.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Preview-PG1.jpg 993w" sizes="(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px" /></a>CA: Coming from a world of sketch comedy and television writing (Human Giant, The League, NTSF:SD:SUV::), how have you found writing for comics to be different?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:<script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></i></b><i> Sketch Comedy is written in Courier 12 and Comics is Sans Serif 14.</i></p>
<p><b>CA: Who was your favorite Character to write for in AvP? Who was the hardest?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> I think I liked the characters of Grandpa Joe, the old man that does flawless re-enactments of Godfather 3, unfortunately, this character was cut from the book.</i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> It was sad to see Grandpa Joe go. I know this sounds lame, but I love them all. I think it&#8217;s situations that can be challenging rather than any particular characters. I&#8217;m probably best at writing Hauser and Lawrence.  </i></p>
<p><b>CA: What are some of your favorite comic books of all time? What are you reading now?</b></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> I loved Waid and Johns&#8217; runs on The Flash. [Ben Edlund’s] The Tick.  Pretty much adore everything Bendis and Brubaker have done or are currently doing. Deadpool and New Avengers are also great right now.</i></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Right now,  I’m really enjoying <a href="https://comicattack.net/2013/08/image-comics-review-saga-13/">Saga</a>, I love Scott Synder’s Batman, Gail Simone’s Batgirl, Brubaker’s <a href="https://comicattack.net/2013/10/imagevelvet1/">Velvet</a> and Fraction’s Hawkeye, Duggan’s and Poeshn’s Deadpool, also the new Guardians of the Galaxy is pretty great. All Time?  Winter Soldier, Criminal, Y: The Last Man, Ultimates, <a href="https://comicattack.net/2009/12/yosc7/">X-Men Days of Future Past</a>, Gotham Central, Blankets, Sweet Tooth, and a shitload of ones I’m forgetting. Oh and I guess I have to say, Watchmen!</i></p>
<p><b>CA: If you could write for any existing character in comics who would it be?</b></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> Spider-Man, Deadpool, Hawkeye. Really any funny Marvel character. Snowflame, aka the supervillain that gets his powers from cocaine. He&#8217;s ready for a comeback.</i></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Hmm, That’s a great question, Damage Control is a book I’d really like to re-launch.</i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> Yes, Damage Control, please!</i></p>
<p><b>CA: Who do you think is a great writer for humor in the comic book world?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Love Bendis, Brian K Vaughn, also I think Gerry Duggan and Poeshn have been killing it with Deadpool.  </i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> Bendis. Nobody has made me laugh more than him.</i></p>
<p><b><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Censored-Page.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright  wp-image-108102" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Aliens-Vs-Parker-TP-Censored-Page-665x1024.jpg" alt="Aliens Vs Parker TP - Censored Page" width="239" height="368" /></a>CA: Why didn&#8217;t they let you draw a giant penis?</b></p>
<p><b><i>NICK: </i></b><i>Well, technically they let Paul and I draw a bunch. Which we did. They just wouldn&#8217;t publish the book with one.  I believe it was because they were afraid of upsetting retailers. Which is stupid, because any retailer that carried this book was a smart handsome man or woman with a penis so large they wouldn&#8217;t be threatened by a fictional alien one. </i></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> I agree but also I’ll add that we didn’t think it was fair to release a Giant Alien penis until it could be viewed properly in 3-D!</i></p>
<p><b>CA: What did you think of Bryan Singer&#8217;s Quicksilver (from the upcoming “X-Men: Days of Future Past” as seen on the cover of Empire Magazine)?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Let’s not judge anything until we see it but that being said anything is an improvement over X-Men 3.</i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> It makes me think that I can&#8217;t wait for Joss Whedon&#8217;s [non-mutant Quicksilver who will be featured with The Scarlet Witch in “Avengers 2: Age of Ultron”].</i></p>
<p><b>CA: Mary Jane or Gwen Stacy?</b></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> This is too tough/nerdy to call. Let&#8217;s go with Betty Brant.</i></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Gwen Stacy, she just seems like more fun.</i></p>
<p><b>CA: Which superhero would you most like to portray on film?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Black Canary, I have the bustier.</i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> I probably wouldn&#8217;t be allowed to play a superhero on film unless it was for a porn parody so let&#8217;s go with the Incredible Hulk XXX.</i></p>
<p><b>CA: Any more plans for upcoming works featuring The “Parker” character?</b></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> We love the characters, so it&#8217;s possible.</i></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Nope. Never gone to happen. We are going to cash out and get Zac Efron to play him and be done with it</i>.</p>
<p><b>CA: Where there any &#8220;deleted scenes&#8221; from the book that you particularly liked? Great joke that wound up on the cutting room floor?</b></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> I think we had a bunch of funny scenes in the ship that got into the character’s back story a bit more, especially one of the character’s fascination with military weapons as porn.</i></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> Sure, that happens anytime you edit, but the end result is usually a tighter better narrative so we don&#8217;t sweat it too much.</i></p>
<p><b>CA: So to wrap things up; Spider-Man 3 “Great Movie” or “The Greatest Movie”?</b></p>
<p><b><i>NICK:</i></b><i> Haha! I can&#8217;t even joke about it. In a way, I&#8217;m happy it sucked because now we have Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man and he&#8217;s perfect.</i></p>
<p><b><i>PAUL:</i></b><i> Disco Dancing Spidey. No Thank you!</i></p>
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<p>“<em>Aliens Versus Parker</em>” is already on the shelves right now. Pick up your copy today.</p>
<p>&#8211; Cameron Crump Jr.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the events that took place at New York Comic Con this past weekend was a writers workshop moderated by J. Michael Straczynski. Now, since we couldn&#8217;t be everywhere at once we received some help in the form of guest writer, Cameron Crump, who attended the workshop and was kind enough to let us [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the events that took place at New York Comic Con this past weekend was a writers workshop moderated by J. Michael Straczynski. Now, since we couldn&#8217;t be everywhere at once we received some help in the form of guest writer, Cameron Crump, who attended the workshop and was kind enough to let us in on what took place!</p>
<p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jms.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright  wp-image-104891" alt="jms" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jms.jpg" width="233" height="251" /></a><em>“If This Panel Sucks, It’s On You Guys”</em>  Straczynski Writing Workshop NYCC’13</p>
<p>It was a small, tan windowless meeting space buried in the inauspicious 1C hallway at the heart of the glass castle that is the Jacob Javits Center, amidst one of the biggest public events in pop culture where the creator of Babylon 5, screenwriter of World War Z, and legendary comic book author J. Michael Straczynski entered and began speaking frankly with humor and cynicism about the craft of writing. The panel was billed as a writing workshop but right from the start Straczynski set the record straight: this was going to be an informal Q&amp;A aimed at helping the writers in the room through whatever issues were ailing them. “You guys are asking the questions, so if this panel sucks, it’s on you,&#8221; he quipped.</p>
<p>Born in Paterson, NJ, Straczynski is from a blue collar background where no one thought much about writing as a profession: &#8220;Where I&#8217;m from you either worked on cars or went to jail.&#8221; It seemed as if this lens tempered his work ethic and led to his first piece of general advice for the room: write every day. “You need to treat it like a job,” Straczynski stated to the large crowd, as a matter of developing the “tools in your tool box” that would make you a better writer. The job of developing the voice of the writer is held paramount in his advice because the thing that every writer is selling is their individual perspective: “no one can write a better story about you than you.” His advice continued to take on themes of being true to yourself in the art of writing, weaving hardcore writing craft (“Incident does not equal story,”) with humorous profanity laced banter and biting truisms (“We always tell ourselves we have no choice to hide the fact that we do have a choice and we just made it.”) Straczynski spoke about the challenges he faced as an up and coming writer working at school newspapers and later recounting a personal story about the cost of being true to himself during his tenure at People Magazine, a place he regarded as “the tenth circle of Hell”.</p>
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<p>Straczynski also placed a high emphasis on convictions and the merits of standing by your beliefs. When asked a question about whether or not a writer should make a change to his work at the behest of his editor, even as the writer firmly disagreed with the suggestion, Straczynski responded, “You cannot approach [standing up for yourself] from a place of fear.” He then paraphrased Harlan Ellison, saying, “‘the chief commodity that a writer has to sell is courage. If he is a coward, he is a heretic and a sell-out and a fink because writing is a holy chore…’ I believe that to my soul.” Being a huge admirer of his work, I asked my own question about avoiding clichés, to which he replied, “Say you and I were to cast a movie about Nazis in WWII and we had to cast a role for a Nazi sergeant… There are gonna be five obvious ways to play that role and we’re gonna get five guys playing the role that way… but the sixth guy plays the role quiet…That’s the guy you go with.” He told me to find the most obvious ways first and then go the least obvious way which usually has the greatest amount of contrast, giving the example of Thor next to the residents of Broxton, Oklahoma during a town hall meeting as seen in his 2007 run on the Marvel title.</p>
<p>One of the most poignant Straczynski-isms he left the audience with that day was, “Becoming a writer isn’t hard, staying a writer is.” It was a sentiment that echoed as he recounted the year and a half he spent out of work after leaving People Magazine, during which time he had to sell a valuable family heirloom just to get by. He also recounted some startling statistics about writing as a career path. “If you are looking for a big paycheck, you are in the wrong area,” saying only one percent of writers makes six figures while the majority make considerably less from their writing. Straczynski implored the writers in the room to see the “holy chore” as its own reward found through hard work and diligence, ultimately finding value in telling “small stories” with our unique voice as to have the biggest impact on the world. Any of his fans can tell you that J. Michael Straczynski does just that on a regular basis.</p>
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<p>Once again, thank you to guest writer, Cameron and be sure to keep checking for more <a href="https://comicattack.net/?s=new+york+comic+con&amp;submit=Search">NYCC 2013</a> articles over the next few days!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Editor&#8217;s Note: This piece is written by guest contributor, Neil Figuracion. Thousands of nerds converged last weekend in the heart of Kansas City. Fans dressed as their favorite comic book heroes, video game icons, and cartoon legends came from as far away as the coasts. Many of them identify as Trekkies, Whovians, Browncoats, Otakus, Gamers, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:</strong> This piece is written by guest contributor, <a href="http://twitter.com/fad23" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil Figuracion</a>.</em></p>
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<p>Thousands of nerds converged last weekend in the heart of Kansas City. Fans dressed as their favorite comic book heroes, video game icons, and cartoon legends came from as far away as the coasts. Many of them identify as Trekkies, Whovians, Browncoats, Otakus, Gamers, or Steampunks, while others have count themselves among the unlabeled masses. The convention center at Bartle Hall may never have seen such a motley assortment before <a href="http://planetcomicon.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Planet Comicon</a>. The two-day comics convention recently moved to the new venue, roughly doubling the floor space of its previous location. That might have been seen as a pretty big risk. However, if the event could be judged by attendance alone, it has been a roaring success. It does well by other yardsticks, too.</p>
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<p>For the uninitiated, Planet Comicon covers all of the bases one would typically find at a fan-fest. The enormous dealer room boasted a two story tall t-shirt tower, several rows of comic book dealers, and other folks dealing their wares. One section of the hall was their “artist’s alley,” in which artists both professional and amateur sold their works. Along the opposite wall was a section set aside for autographs and meetings with actors from fan-favorite shows and movies. The convention drew quite a few cosplayers, fans who enjoy wearing elaborate costumes, mainly inspired by their favorite entertainments.</p>
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<p>In the theaters the convention hosted panels on both days, featuring the requisite how to break into comics discussions, or information about how to get started in cosplay or steampunk. A dedicated board game room gave players a chance to meet new friends while resting their feet.</p>
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<p>Most popular were the panels that featured  several geek-a-licious celebrities, including George Takei (<em>Star Trek</em>), Adam Baldwin (<em>Firefly</em> and <em>Chuck</em>), and Nicholas Brendon and Clare Kramer (both from <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em>).</p>
<p>Nerd-land is a diverse kingdom. As Wil Wheaton (<em>Star Trek: Next Generation, Big Bang Theory, Tabletop</em>) proclaimed at his panel on Saturday afternoon, “Being a geek is not about the things that you love. It’s about how you love that thing.” He referred to a sense of community and a special connection.  When two fans meet and learn they have something in common they recognize an instant bond. Wheaton’s proclamation could be read as a motto for the weekend. Nerds know what excites them and they’re moved by sharing that excitement.</p>
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<p>One of the ways that this love is shared is by heritage.  Parents can be seen taking a load off their feet as their children read old Harvey comics. Others choose to dress in ensemble, like Superman and Batman families. The geek love that Wheaton referred to is now multi-generational. It’s a legacy.</p>
<p>Planet Comicon wasn’t only an event for experienced nerds. There were a large number of first-time fans who hadn’t ever visited a large-scale fan gathering. This isn’t surprising either, since the event appears to have doubled its audience. The move to Bartle Hall perhaps drew many who’d never previously considered visiting a pop culture conference.</p>
<p>Two such first-timers were sisters Sara Bowman and Bobbi McDaniel from Overland Park, Kansas and Nevada, Missouri respectively. Sara calls herself a Trekkie while Bobbi enjoys Dr. Who and hand-crafted works like the Steampunks might make.</p>
<p>Sara had no idea what to expect as she entered. “You get up the escalators and Boom! You’re in the middle of it all!” She was elated at what she found. “It’s like a big street fair, but for nerds. And I love it.”</p>
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<p>Bobbi was also enthusiastic. “It’s like I’ve found my people. It’s like I’m home.” She was excited by all the costumes. “The cosplayers kind of made my life. I got hugged by Captain Jack Sparrow. Wolverine put his arm around me!” Sara was also intrigued by the cosplayers. As a Trekkie, she was surprised to find herself drawn to those dressed as Star Wars villains. “Something about those storm troopers. I want to touch their guns.”</p>
<p>While their tastes in TV shows may differ, they do agree that they had a wonderful time at Comicon.  When asked about what drew her to the convention in the first place Bobbi realized, “I came for the enthusiasm!”</p>
<p>If there were any grumbles about the convention, they were minor. Even though the convention had double the floor space of the previous year, there were occasional human traffic jams. However, the convention center has room enough that Planet could easily expand the space in the future.  As Chris Grine, creator of the fantasy adventure graphic novel <em>Chickenhare</em> remarked, “Everyone was caught off guard by the success of the event.”</p>
<p>Though Planet Comicon has been running for nearly fifteen years, this event feels like something fresh and new. With a great start at an excellent new location and plenty of room to expand, the future looks bright. It seems that pop culture fans from all around will have a great new destination in the Midwest!</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Neil Figuracion</span><br />
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