Are You Ready for the Shiva Force SDCC 2017?

You have to love the retro feel on this commercial created by Skybound! When Skybound had first announced this San Diego Comic Con 2017 Exclusive a couple weeks ago, they already had us psyched for this set. I already had wanted it because of the awesome GI Joe vintage style packaging for each figure. This commercial has sealed the deal! 

As Skybound Entertainment does each year at SDCC, they will be bringing a few more amazing exclusives along from other great titles including a new Saga action figure set and Outcast.

Who is getting excited for SDCC 17! Here we are with less than one month away. We are excited to get back in gear to share the news again in toys, comics, movies and TV, and art. 

Image Comics 25th Anniversary Blind Box

 

 In celebration of Image Comics’ 25th Anniversary, Image Comics is printing 1,992 blind boxes in commemoration of the company’s founding year in 1992. The IMAGE COMICS 25th ANNIVERSARY BLIND BOX will be available in comic stores on July 19th.

Each IMAGE COMICS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BLIND BOX will contain an assortment of 25 polybagged comics comprised of 17 all-new 2017 series and featuring limited edition variant covers only available in this box. Each comic will be bagged in opaque black poly to keep every comic a surprise.

Each box may include a randomized mix of the following variants:

• 25th anniversary variant cover
• B&W 25th anniversary cover
• Virgin 25th anniversary cover 
• Virgin B&W 25th anniversary cover 
• Blank wraparound sketch cover
• Extremely rare sketch covers drawn by each series artists—25 copies per series of the 17 selected launches
• Exclusive THE WALKING DEAD: HERE’S NEGAN! #1 limited to 500 copies—the first 24 pages of Negan’s origin story printed in single-issue-format for the first and only time.

 

 One of the rare Ig Guara ROSE #1 sketch covers that could appear in your BLIND BOX.

 

 

 One of the rare Geoff Shaw GOD COUNTRY #1 sketch covers that could appear in the BLIND BOX. 

 

  One of the rare Leandro Fernandez OLD GUARD #1 sketch covers that could appear in the BLIND BOX. 

This is pretty huge for comic book fans, especially if you were collecting in the early 90's. Image Comics was a huge break through to the comic world with seeing so many new original comics and characters. For my brothers and I, Image Comics became a new world because of the original stories and especially the artwork. I am a huge fan of Image Comics because of being an independent company and allowing the creators and artists to make their own. I have definitely loved the direction that Image Comics has taken and it is rather shocking to believe that it is already 25 years.

The Final Premonition – Your First Look at CIVIL WAR II #8!

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The Final Premonition – Your First Look at CIVIL WAR II #8!

This is it! Captain Marvel vs. Iron Man for the fate of the Marvel Universe! Today, we’re pleased to present your first look inside CIVIL WAR II #8 – the epic final chapter! Blockbuster creators Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez go out with a seismic bang as fists fly over Washington D.C. Plus, Ulysses’ precognitive powers grow stronger with each passing moment. As they reach their peak, what horrors from the future will be unleashed? And seeds sown here will bear bitter fruit for the Marvel Universe of tomorrow. Protect the future or change the future? It all gets decided here! Don’t miss the comic that will have the whole world talking when CIVIL WAR II #8 comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere on December 28^th!

CIVIL WAR II #8 (SEP161000)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Variant Covers by MICHAEL CHO (SEP161001)

Art by DAVID MARQUEZ

Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

JOHN CASSADAY (SEP161004) and PHIL NOTO (SEP161002)

FOC – 12/5/16, On-Sale – 12/28/16

Marvel Comics’ “Ms. Marvel” Encourages Everyone to Vote

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Marvel Comics’ “Ms. Marvel” Encourages Everyone to Vote
Kamala Khan, a.k.a. Ms. Marvel wants YOU to Embiggen Your Voice

It’s election season in the United States and Marvel wants to remind everyone that they have one of the greatest powers there is – the ability to vote! And who better to champion this ability than Marvel’s breakout Super Hero, Ms. Marvel.

Today, Marvel Comics is proud to debut an exclusive first look to MS. MARVEL #13, spotlighting Ms. Marvel’s quest to encourage everyone to vote this Election Day. Written by G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel, A-Force) accompanied with artwork by Mirka Andolfo, MS. MARVEL #13 finds Kamala Khan at the start of a new chapter in her life and as she begins this journey of discovery, Ms. Marvel takes to the streets of her home town, Jersey City, to encourage all its residents to summon their own super power – the right to vote!

Can Ms. Marvel inspire and encourage her neighbors to select their candidate, or will this be more challenging than taking down Ultron? Find out this November in MS. MARVEL #13 and check out Marvel’s exclusive preview to witness Kamala Khan’s march to encourage everyone to get out and vote.


MS. MARVEL #13 (SEP161032)
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO
Cover by JOELLE JONES
Divided We Stand Variant Cover by TBA (SEP161033)
FOC – 11/07/16, On-Sale – 11/30/16

GHOST RIDER #1 Brings Wheels of Vengeance to Marvel NOW!

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GHOST RIDER #1 Brings Wheels of Vengeance to Marvel NOW!

Start your engines, True Believers – because this one is a scorcher! That’s right, Robbie Reyes is back and he’s hitting the gas and driving straight for your local comic shops in the all-newGHOST RIDER #1! Robbie’s co-creator Felipe Smith (All-New Ghost Rider) is back to pen the ongoing adventures of this high-octane hot head and he’s bringing new series artist Danilo Beyruth (Deadpool v Gambit) along for the ride! A bizarre and powerful object has been unearthed in Southern California, and the mystery behind it has lead Amadeus Cho, the Totally Awesome Hulk right to Ghost Rider’s backyard! What chaos will be unleashed when this jade giant comes face-to-face with the ultimate speed demon? Plus – this oversized first issue also includes a special back-up tale from Felipe Smith and artist Tradd Moore featuring the debut of Ghost Rider’s newest nemesis! Who is Pyston Nitro, and what is her endgame?  

Strap in and buckle up, because the ride is just getting started. Don’t get left in the dust when GHOST RIDER #1 speeds into comic shops everywhere on November 30^th!

GHOST RIDER #1 (SEP160959)
Written by FELIPE SMITH
Art by DANILO BEYRUTH AND TRADD MOORE
Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO
Variant Covers by FELIPE SMITH (SEP160960), TRADD MOORE (SEP160961),

And SKOTTIE YOUNG (SEP160960)

Hip-Hop Variant by FELIPE SMITH (SEP160963)
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (SEP160964)

TV Photo Variant Also Available (SEP160966)

Blank Variant Available (SEP160965)

FOC – 11/07/16, On-Sale – 11/30/16

“Caught Red-Handed” Starts NOW! Your First Look at THUNDERBOLTS #7!

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 “Caught Red-Handed” Starts NOW! 

Your First Look at THUNDERBOLTS #7!
 

The Winter Soldier and his team of outlaws are crashing headlong into Marvel NOW! with a new story arc and a new jumping on point! Today, Marvel is pleased to provide your first look at THUNDERBOLTS #7 – the next explosive chapter and the first installment of “Caught Red-Handed”! From creators Jim Zub and Sean Izaakse – Bucky and his rogue unit have operated in the shadows long enough. It’s time to shine a light on them. But Bucky didn’t think the person hunting them down would be his best friend – Steve Rogers! Captured and separated from his team, Bucky will have to face Captain America on his own—and with Steve’s secret transformation into an undercover Hydra agent, that might not go as smoothly as Bucky expects. Plus – an original Thunderbolt returns! How will Songbird react to the reunion of her former team? Will the Thunderbolts leave Bucky high and dry? Those answers and more as the Thunderbolts make their Marvel NOW! debut in THUNDERBOLTS #7 – coming to comic shops everywhere on November 30th!

THUNDERBOLTS #7 (SEP160942)
Written by JIM ZUB
Art by SEAN IZZAKSE
Cover by KRIS ANKA
Variant Covers by MARCO CHECCHETTO (SEP160943)
And TREVOR VON EEDEN (SEP160944)
Story Thus Far Variant by DAN PANOSIAN (SEP160945)
FOC – 11/07/16, On-Sale – 11/30/16

ULTIMATES 2 #1 Brings the Heavy Hitters to Marvel NOW!

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ULTIMATES 2 #1 Brings the Heavy Hitters to Marvel NOW!

Big threats require bigger heroes, and ultimate problems require an ultimate solution. This November, the biggest of the Marvel Universe’s big guns are reunited and reforged in ULTIMATES 2 #1! Blockbuster writer Al Ewing enters the next stage in his epic cosmic saga with a fresh jumping on point and new series artist Travel Foreman (Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man)! Who – or what – is the Cosmic Jailer? What being is powerful enough to shackle Eternity itself? Galactus the Lifebringer seeks answers – before it’s too late. To save the Omniverse, he’ll call upon the group that helped cure his insatiable hunger. Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Blue Marvel, Spectrum and Miss America Chavez. Together, they are the Ultimates. But now they are something more – the newest heralds of Galactus! They are the ultimate super team, solving the problems no one else is capable of solving – and they’re coming to you on November 23^rd in the all-new ULTIMATES 2 #1!  

ULTIMATES 2 #1 (SEP160937)

Written by AL EWING

Art & Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
Variant Cover by CHRISTIAN WARD (SEP160940)

Teaser Variant by MIKE DEODATO (SEP160941)

Hip-Hop Variant Cover by RISA HULETT (SEP160939)

Action Figure Wraparound Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (SEP160940)

FOC – 10/31/16, On-Sale – 11/23/16

“Take Back the Shield” Starts NOW!

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“Take Back the Shield” Starts NOW! Your First 

Look at CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #14!

Steve Rogers has returned. Then why won’t Sam Wilson give up the shield? Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #14, the first chapter in the new story arc “Take Back the Shield”! Sam Wilson stands at the crossroads of a divided nation. When the terrorist organization Ultimatum and their leader the Flag-Smasher begin to wreak havoc, Sam Wilson is the first to dive headlong into the fray. Yet as cries of #TakeBacktheShield trend worldwide, can Sam continue to uphold the ideals of Captain America? As he teams with Steve Rogers to take down Ultimatum, is there room in the Marvel Universe for two Captain Americas? Only…Steve has a secret. Be there when “Take Back the Shield” begins in CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #14 – on-sale October 19^th!

CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #14 (AUG160828)
Written by NICK SPENCER

Art by PAUL RENAUD
Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
Champions Variant by MIKE DEODATO (AUG160829)
Classic Variant by PAT BRODERICK (AUG160830)

Story Thus Far Variant by PAUL RENAUD (AUG160831)

FOC – 09/26/16, On-Sale – 10/19/16

INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 Puts Doctor Doom in to Iron Man’s Boots this October!

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 INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 Puts Doctor Doom in to Iron Man’s Boots this October!

Bendis & Maleev Reunite For New Ongoing Series!

Victor Von Doom has ascended to greater heights than ever before, as…IRON MAN?! Your eyes do not deceive you! There’s a new Iron Man in town, and he’s coming your way in INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 – the all-new ongoing series from the blockbuster, Eisner Award-winning creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev! It’s time for the greatest villain in the Marvel Universe to try something…new. Where Tony Stark failed, Victor Von Doom will succeed! Only, how will the rest of the world’s heroes take to their deadliest foe masquerading as their greatest champion? The question remains – has the one-time Doctor Doom truly turned over a new leaf, or is this just the next step in his master plan? The answers begin as Bendis and Maleev bring you their next can’t-miss collaboration in INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 – coming October 19^th!

INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 (AUG160767)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by ALEX MALEEV

Variant Covers by ESAD RIBIC (AUG160768) and SKOTTIE YOUNG (AUG160770)

Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (AUG160769)

Teaser Variant by MIKE DEODATO (AUG160771)

Champions Variant by MIKE MCKONE (AUG160772)

Hip-Hop Variant by ANTHONY PIPER (AUG160773)

FOC – 09/26/16, On-Sale – 10/19/16

NEW WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY TRAILER SHOWCASES FAMILIAR BEASTS AND CHARACTERS

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NEW WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY TRAILER SHOWCASES 

FAMILIAR BEASTS AND CHARACTERS

At this year’s Tokyo Game Show, SQUARE ENIX® released a newWORLD OF FINAL FANTASY™ trailer that follows the journey of siblings Reynn and Lann as they enter the world of Grymoire. Bound by prophecy to lead the world to salvation or ruin, they encounter a multitude of familiar FINAL FANTASY® beasts and characters, including Faris and her pirate moogles™ (FINAL FANTASY V), Rydia and her companion mist dragon (FINAL FANTASY IV) and the young summoner Eiko (FINAL FANTASY IX). The trailer also features the opening theme song “Innocence²” performed by Mizuki.

The Day One edition of the game is available now for preorder through the Square Enix Online Store and at participating retailers for $59.99. The Day One edition includes extra digital content including an exclusive Sephiroth summon and the Japanese voice-over option add-on. The Collector’s Edition, presented as a physical pop-up book containing an 80-page hardbound artbook, three mini-figurines,Sounds of the World soundtrack CD, extra digital content and more, is also available in limited quantities exclusively through the Square Enix Online Store.

The WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY TGS Trailer is available at: https://youtu.be/IzQikBYRLUY.

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY will arrive on October 25 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.