Alter Ego Comics Blog

We just got word that Medicom will be releasing 1:6 scale figures of Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford from the film Cowboys & Aliens around March of next year.  That may actually coincide nicely with the release of the prop replicas from Factory Entertainment.  We’ll just have to wait and see.

Bond, James…uh, wait a minute. I don’t remember my name.

The man with the hat is back, but this time he’s playing Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde.

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I love me some Carlos Pacheco artwork.  His work on Avengers Forever is fantastic, and is surely a big  reason that it’s my favorite Avengers story.

Pacheco’s next gig is providing the art for the relaunch of Uncanny X-Men this November, and we’ve got a first look at his covers to issue #1 AND issue #2.

Both issues are written by Kieron Gillen, who is doing a great job with the current series and both issues are shipping in November.  If you’ve been away from the X-Men for a while, or if you’ve never read an X-Men comic book, Uncanny X-Men #1 is a great starting point. Set up a subscription at Alter Ego Comics today so you never miss an issue!

The new Castle original graphic novel, Richard Castle’s  Deadly Storm, based on the hit ABC TV show will be available at Alter Ego Comics this Wednesday, and you can get a sneak peek on tonight’s episode of Castle.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Kelly Sue Deconnick with art by Lan Medina, this “adaptation” of Derrick Storm’s first novel adventure takes our hero from the gritty world of the private eye all the way to the globe-hopping intrigue of the CIA. Prepare for the first real Derrick Storm adventure.

Pick up your copy this Wednesday at Alter Ego Comics.

Sometimes dreams do come true.

For over 10 years, DC Comics has produced statues, action figures and busts through their own company, DC Direct.  They’ve made some really cool stuff, but lately, they haven’t really been able to compete with the “wow-factor” of a company like Sideshow Collectibles.  So when Sideshow recently announced that they would be producing collectibles based on DC Comics characters, I was one of the many people cheering.

The first DC Comics collectible from Sideshow is The Joker Premium Format Figure.  What is a Premium Format Figure, you ask? Generally, it’s a highly detailed statue standing approximately 24 inches tall (1:4 scale) and featuring mixed media (cloth, polystone, metal).  In layman’s terms, it’s a very cool museum piece…as in “the quality is so high that it could be in a museum). Each piece is hand-painted and individually numbered.

The Joker Premium Format Figure looks simply outstanding.  I haven’t had a chance to see it first hand yet, but I’ve spoken with many people who have seen it and they can’t stop raving about it. If you’re a Batman fan, this looks to be the definitive comic book version of the Joker. Sideshow hasn’t announced an edition size yet, but this is a limited edition Batman collectible. And if past sales have any bearing, the Joker Premium Format Figure is likely to increase in value on the secondary market in the years to come.

Whether you’re a fan of the Joker, Batman or high quality DC Comics collectibles. you can’t go wrong adding this Premium Format DC Statue to your collection.

Click this link to order the Joker Premium Format Figure.

Fans of James Bond rejoice! A variety of James Bond prop replicas are coming your way soon from some of the best 007 movies.

One of the James Bond gadgets that I’m personally looking forward to is the James Bond Goldeneye Prop Replica from Pierce Brosnan’s first outing as 007.

Goldeneye was the 17th James Bond film and was the first film in 6 years, due to a legal dispute. It’s notable for a few reasons: as previously mentioned, it was Pierce Brosnan’s first movie as Bond, and both the public and critics praised his performance.

Second, it was the first time that the role of M was played by a woman. Oscar winner Judi Dench took on the role with flair and went on to play M in all 007 movies since Goldeneye.

Finally, it was the first Bond movie to be released after the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, but much of the story takes place in  Russia and many of the villains are Russian.

The Goldeneye Prop Replica is made from the original movie props and features a very cool light up feature, (requires 2 AAA batteries-not included).  It also includes a display stand, acrylic cover, certificate of authenticity, detailed prop story booklet and numbered plaque.

This fully licensed James Bond collectible is limited to just 500 pieces in the world and it is expected to ship during the 1st quarter of 2012.

Due to the extremely limited nature of the James Bond Goldeneye Prop Replica, you are encouraged to place your order ASAP.

Click here to view all of the James Bond Gadgets at Alter Ego Comics.

What’s a Pull List, you ask? It’s a list of comic books that we pull and hold for you every week (at no charge), so that you never miss out on your favorite comics.  See in store for details.

The following comic books are scheduled to begin shipping in November 2011.

DC COMICS

Thunder Agents Vol. 2 #1
One of the most critically acclaimed series of the past year returns with a new #1 issue that serves as a great jumping-on point for new readers!

What kind of people willingly become Super Heroes, knowing that their powers will eventually kill them? That’s the question this new 6-part miniseries will explore as the team must face off against the Warlord and his Subterraneans! Nick Spencer (Morning Glories, Ultimate X-Men) teams with rising star Wes Craig for a twisted tale of super heroics, espionage, and action!

DC Comics Presents  Elseworld’s 80 Page Giant #1
A legendary “lost” comic is back! Don’t miss President Superman confronting the indignities of “Scandalgate,” the return of the Super-Sons, the Birds of Prey newspaper comic strip, the adventures of Superman’s babysitter, a classic KINGDOM COME parody, and more!

Green Lantern: The Animated Series #0
The all-ages adventure begins in this issue that sets the stage for the upcoming monthly series! Green is the color of will power, and one of the most powerful lights in the universe. The Guardians have harnessed this power to create an intergalactic police force wielding green power rings. What happens when Hal Jordan and Kilowog find one of these rings abandoned in space? Has one of their comrades fallen, or is something even more sinister happening?

IDW PUBLISHING

Godzilla Legends #1
The Legends begin here! Presenting the first of five spotlight issues, each of which explore a self-contained story centering on one of Godzilla’s fearsome foes! In this tale, drawn and co-written by Godzilla superstar artist Matt Frank, Anguirus, the armadillo-esque perpetual underdog, goes toe-to-toe with one of the most devastating monsters of all time-Destroyah! It’s a classic tale of David vs. Goliath… monster style!

MARVEL COMICS

Battle Scars #1

• The post-Fear Itself Marvel Universe begins here!
• Who is Army Ranger Marcus Jones, and how could he tear the Marvel Universe apart?

Avenging Spider-Man #1
This is what you’ve been waiting for! The return of legendary artist Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers) and fan-favorite Spidey writer Zeb Wells in a brand new, highly anticipated, monthly Spider-series that teams the wall-crawler up with some of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe. In our first issue, Spider-Man and Red Hulk take on a Moloid army during the New York Marathon!  Stay safe until November because you’ll want to be here!

Thor: The Deviants Saga #1
THE AGELESS ENEMIES OF THE ETERNALS TURN ON ASGARD!
Beneath the ruins of Asgard, the Deviant villainess Ereshkigal seeks a mystic means of saving her race from extinction – and finds instead a weapon capable of dissolving all reality. With the Eternals who would oppose her mysteriously vanished, Thor stands alone to stop the entire Deviant race from dominating the world!

Six Guns #1
Times may have changed since the days of the Old West, but in the war-torn South American state of San Diablo, the law of the gun still holds sway. When former hero-for-hire Maria Vasquez, alias Tarantula, finds herself wanted for murder south of the border, Texas Rangers Division lawman “Tex” Dawson is assigned to bring her in. But they’re on a collision course with the outlaw Black Riders biker gang, who plan to make sure she never makes it to trial alive…
Classic Marvel gunslingers Tarantula, Tex Dawson, Black Rider, Matt Slade and the Two-Gun Kid are given a modern-day makeover in this hard-bitten tale of blood and bullets by the DAREDEVIL: REBORN team of Andy Diggle and Davide Gianfelice. Five heroes, six guns…against six hundred!

Victor Von Doom #1
The teenaged Victor Von Doom defends his life…in Hell. The undergrad who’ll grow to become Dr. Doom is an abrasive young genius surrounded by collegiate buffoons, wastrels, and dilettantes – like that insufferable Richards. But Doom knows he’s destined for greater things, and from his dorm he journeys fearlessly to Hell to save the spirit of his mom…and his struggle to get there, the trials he faces, and his subsequent failure will make him the man he’s to become. Nick Spencer and Becky Cloonan pull back the cloak to reveal the youthful, angsty, exuberant side of Victor Von Doom!

Villains for Hire #0.1
ALL-NEW, ALL-EVIL TEAM! If the story starts with bionic detective Misty Knight uniting heroes Black Panther, Paladin and Silver Sable to halt a heist, why will she then cross the line and hire those she once fought? Enter a world of treachery, double-crosses and death when you hear: “Hello, Villain…are you for hire?”

Uncanny X-Men #1
After the Schism, UNCANNY X-MEN starts over at #1. What is to become of XXXXX and the mutants who side with XXXX after the big split? And what does it have to do with the resurrected Mister Sinister? The hottest new writer in the business, Kieron Gillen (THOR) and superstar Carlos Pacheco (X-MEN: SCHISM, ULTIMATE AVENGERS) bring you the biggest and baddest X-Men you’ve ever seen.

Magneto: Not a Hero #1
The X-Men are shaken when Magneto finally goes villain again. The Master of Magnetism is caught on video murdering?members of an anti-mutant group. Why did he throw away everything he’s earned with the X-Men? Or is this just the only time he’s gotten caught? This new series by SKOTTIE YOUNG (WIZARD OF OZ) and CLAY MANN (X-MEN LEGACY) will change the way you look at the best X-Villain of all time!

BOOM STUDIOS

Hellraiser Masterpieces #1
Straight from Hell, it’s a dose of classic Hellraiser horror ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics’ Hellraiser series – shipping twice this month! Re-presenting, in the mode of Doctor Who Classics, never-before-reprinted tales from some of comicdom’s premiere talents! Kicking things off with one of the greatest horror artists ever: “The Warm Red” features the work of the one-and-only Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing) and “Clownin’ Around” is a horror classic only Kyle Baker (Deadpool MAX) could illustrate!

Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes #1
Hot on the heels of BOOM!’s sold-out, best-selling Planet of the Apes ongoing series comes a brand new four-issue mini co-written and drawn by Gabriel Hardman! Best known for his series-defining work on Hulk and Agents of ATLAS, and his storyboard work on such hit films as Christopher Nolan’s Inception, Hardman and writer Corinna Sara Bechko (Heathentown, Fear Itself: The Home Front) bring you Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes! Taking place during the continuity of the original seminal fan-favorite film, the feared and respected General Aleron finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could transform ape/human relations! Aleron’s journey puts him face to face with… Dr. Zaius! A not-to-be-missed mini-series with story and art that is sure to make you go… ape!

Peanuts #0
Happiness is a monthly comic book series, Charlie Brown! Peanuts came to KABOOM! last spring in their first graphic novel, Happiness Is A Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown. Now Snoopy and the gang are back in monthly comic books! The series kicks off with a special #0 featuring a new original story and supplementary material that will provide a sneak peek at the series launching in January! This is a line drive that’s sure to knock your socks off (along with your shoes, hat, shirt, and mitt)! Don’t miss Charles Schulz’s timeless characters at KABOOM! every month!

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist #1
The year is 1934, a time of two-fisted swashbuckling, of fearsome threats and wild adventure-and of ever-growing threats on the horizon.

Three valiant humans — Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov — are plucked from the Earth, traveling to the distant planet Mongo. Their exploits are legendary, battling the machinations and terror schemes of the dreaded emperor Ming, the All-Seeing Ruler of Mongo. But they did not fight alone…

Written by Eric Trautmann (Vampirella, Red Sonja), from a story and designs by Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Marvels, Project: Superpowers), and illustrated by Daniel Lindro.

Kirby Genesis: Silver Star #1
Before Kirby: Genesis there was… The Silver Star!  The last great Kirby creation, Morgan Miller is the first of a new breed– Homo-Geneticus.  The most powerful man in the world has been living in secret for the last thirty years, but he’s been busy.  Silver Star secretly protects the world from the amazing super-powerful dangers that threaten billions every day.  Witness superheroic war, giant monsters, and astral adventures!  Get a firsthand look at America’s greatest unknown superhero in this sterling debut issue from Jai Nitz and Johnny D.

Let us know by September 20th if you would like to add any of these exciting new comic book series to your pull list.

We’re kicking off the month of September with a chance for you to win a sold out and sought after Exclusive Iron Man Mark IV Secret Project 1:6 Scale Figure by Hot Toys.

Here’s how to enter the giveaway:

• Purchase a Hot Toys Tracker Predator 1:6 Scale Figure at Alter Ego Comics between September 1st and September 8th
• Only 40 figures will be sold, giving you a 1 in 40 chance at winning. Those are pretty nice odds!
• A winner will be chosen at random on Friday, September 9th and will be contacted by email
• Continental U.S. residents will receive one Exclusive Iron Man Mark IV Secret Project figure shipped free to your location. International and residents of Hawaii or Alaska will be responsible for the cost of shipping if you win.
• Limit of one entry per household

Good luck!

The DC New 52 is upon us with the release of Justice League #1 today, so I’ve put together a short list of what I liked about this new beginning to the DC Universe:

#1. Jim Lee’s drawing a monthly comic book again.
Lee has a tremendous following and his art is very “mainstream” which will help get copies into more readers hands.

#2. Green Lantern’s kinda cocky.
It feels like Geoff Johns is injecting a little of Ryan Reynolds into the new Hal Jordan.  At first, I wasn’t crazy about it because it was different and we fear change, but the more I thought about it, the more it makes sense, and it works here.

#3. We get to see Vic Stone become Cyborg.
Great for new and old readers alike. We get to witness the birth of Cyborg.

#4. Batman and Green Lantern Meet Superman for the First Time.
And it doesn’t go the way that you think it’s going to.

#5. Justice League #1 is Appropriate for Kids
Kids 11 and up, that is. I have no problem giving my 10 and 12 year old boys a copy of Justice League #1 to read, and I’m hoping it stays that way. Many of the “mainstream” comics today are hard PG-13 with excessive foul language (even if it’s #*!-ed out), sexual imagery and excessive violence, making a large portion of the Big Two’s output inappropriate for kids. The future of this industry depends upon getting more kids reading comics, and DC has taken a great first step towards that goal.  I sincerely hope that DC’s “Young Justice” line is equally appropriate.

So there you have it. If you’re in Northwestern Ohio, visit Alter Ego Comics and pick up Justice League #1 today and choose from the rest of the New 52 throughout September.

For five days only, Alter Ego Comics is offering a Buy One, Get One 1/2 off deal on two Hot Toys Bruce Lee figures.

Simply add the Bruce Lee in Suit 12 inch figure AND the Bruce Lee in Casual Wear 12 Inch Figure to your shopping cart. Enter coupon code brucelee in the “Redeem a discount coupon” box at the bottom of the cart and get 1/2 off one of the figures, plus a combined shipping discount.

This offer is limited to one set of figures per customer and expires on Tuesday, August 23 OR while supplies last.

Click here to order your Hot Toys Bruce Lee figures.

The stunningly vicious Sweeney Todd 1:6 Scale Figure by Hot Toys is on it’s way to Alter Ego Comics and will be in stock the week of August 15th.

This limited edition collectible features an amazing likeness of actor Johnny Depp, and includes a variety of movie-accurate accessories, including his barber chair and a movie backdrop.

The following pictures, courtesy of Michael Crawford, taken at this year’s San Diego Comic Con blew my mind!

You snooze, you lose on this blood-thirsty barber, as our supply of this Johnny Depp collectible is shrinking every day.

Click here to guarantee your Sweeney Todd 1:6 Scale Figure today!