IDW started to adopt Angel eppisodes as 3 issues mini series. The first of three “Smile Time” issues hits stands on December 24 (fungers crossed that it will arive this week), and “Not Fade Away” #1 of 3 is currently slated for release some time in April, 2009.
IDW's Star Trek plans for the beginning of 2009
From an interview with Andy Schmidt:
- I've got three major launch points lined up. The first is in January with the premiere of the very-closely-tied-to-the-movie prequel Star Trek: Countdown. The story for this comes right from the screen writers of the movie and leads up to the opening of the film. There's a LOT of dramatic and action-packed backstory that couldn't make it into the movie but is perfect for a comic book—so don't miss it! It's your first chance to meet the new villain for the movie and get some MAJOR hints as to what the movie is about!
- Then in March we're launching a couple of awesome Original Series projects. Crew is by John Byrne and explores a very important bit of business prior to Kirk's taking control of the Enterprise.
- Mission's End is by Ty Templeton and Stephen Molnar and it tells the story of the final mission of the original five-year mission, and you know what? THE STATUS QUO CHANGES. That's right, you'll see friendships suffer and crumble as well as really great action. This book is going to lead up to some really big changes for the Original Series franchise.
- In April, we're publishing the early anticipated and long-awaited Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan movie adaptation. I'm adapting the screenplay myself and artist Chee who I wrote a mini-series for last year is doing the art. He's an amazing talent! And we've got Chris Ryall editing it.
- We're doing it in three chapters and the movie doesn't naturally break into thirds. So the first chapter is about the crew getting ready and Kirk getting honest with himself until he has to take over the ship.The second chapter focuses more personally on the revenge story and the life/death themes of the film. It ends after Kirk has been kicked around by Khan and we get just the faintest glimmer of hope that they might make it out alive.And the third chapter, of course, rises up to the climax of the film and resolves the conflict. It's great stuff and it's an honor to be doing the adaptation.
From Chris Ryall blog:
- In the spring, we're doing two Omnibus editions of older STAR TREK comics. Both will collect the Marvel comics runs. The first'll be issues 4-18 of their original series (issues 1-3 were the movie adaptation and are being collected in their own Omnibus later, complete with an all-new STAR TREK II adaptation we're doing. KHAN was the only movie never adapted to comics for some reason, which is even odder since everyone considers it the best TREK movie. We're finally gonna rectify that next summer). The second edition will collect the entirety of their EARLY VOYAGES series.
Answering my question about the 2nd movie adaption Chris Ryall said:
- It's being released as a 3-part biweekly miniseries first (in June/July '09), and then will be collected in a book that features all the movie comics in one, yeah. That one's slated for next winter, I believe.
DC & Marvel in March 2009
DC:
- THE X-FILES #5
Marvel:
- KIDNAPPED! #5
- THE ODYSSEY #7
- THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #4
IDW in March 2009
In March 2009 IDW are going to create one big hole in my bank account, as an addition to certain visits to my personal sci-fi heaven that month ...
- Angel #19
- Angel: Blood and Trenches #1
- Doctor Who Classics: Series 2 #4
- Groom Lake #1
- Star Trek Alien Spotlight: Tribbles
- Star Trek Archives, Vol. 4: DS9, Vol. 1
- Star Trek: Countdown #3
- Star Trek: Crew #1
- Star Trek: Mission’s End #1
- Star Trek TNG: The Last Generation #5
- Terminator Salvation Movie Prequel #3
Dark Horse in March 2009
- STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #39— DUELING AMBITIONS part 1 (of 3)
- STAR WARS: LEGACY #34—STORMS part 1 (of 2)
Still no sign of either Indiana Jones or Terminator new comics :(
Bluewater productions publisher on Tek War comics
From Jazma online:
- In the TEK WAR comic, the character of Walter Bascom will be portrayed by Mr. Shatner’s likeness. Walter is the head of the Cosmos Detective Agency, and he will be a recurring character. The storyline will loosely follow the original story set out in the original novel: a police officer wrongly convicted of a crime is suddenly released from prison in order to find an enigmatic scientist involved in the drug trade. He does this on behalf of a mysterious benefactor. This will be a classic noir detective story set in the near future. This complete story arc will take place over the first six issues of the project. However, within the pages will be elements that will serve as a key plot points for tale continuation for future volumes. The idea is to create a universe in such a way much like that of the programs. Heroes and Lost: creating compelling detail that carry over from volume to volume as major themes and plot points are peeled back like an onion. (ongoing series).
There are going to be more projects in the "William Shatner presents" line but I'm interested only in the Tek War comics after reading the books.
Writers Talk "Battlestar Galactica: Cylon War"
From CBR:
- We use the events that open the television series – i.e the bombing of Caprica – as the frame for this miniseries/ We then go back and explain all the reasons that that happened – not just the treaty violation that we’ve seen in the television series, but we delve deeper into the reasons why the Cylons hate humanity so much. We also show a bit of the early history of the 12 colonies – the good times and the bad. As you can imagine, with twelve disparate societies all interacting there’s a lot of opportunity for rich and complex interactions. And, of course, conflict. But amidst all the conflict, you will get to see at least some happier times for Caprica, though unfortunately, they won't last too long.
- Leading the resistance on behalf of humanity falls on the shoulders of new character and Caprica native Ben Tanner, who Ortega described as “an old soldier when the book opens, but we'll also get to see him as a teenager and as he grows into a man and becomes an important part of Galactica history. H has a very full character arc in this series.”
“He ends up being very important to Galactica history,” Nylund agreed. “More than any one character, I’d say he has the most intimate relationship with the Cylons. With regards to the other characters in a television series, we’re careful not to force anything; after all, the events of this first Cylon War happened 40 years before the beginning of the television show. There are one or two of the older characters, however, that we just couldn’t resist including.” - Of course, humanity isn’t alone in the series, as the titular Cylons leading the war have a life much closer to humans in this part of the BSG timeline than they do in the TV show. “Prior to the first Cylon war, robotic companions and servants were fairly common in, at least, Caprican society. Their relationships are pivotal to the events that set in motion the cataclysmic war,” Nylund said. “As a science fiction writer, the robots give me a mirror to reflect present-day societal concerns. They view humanity with a logical and unbiased eye (something we have a hard time doing ourselves). As a storyteller – that’s pure gold.”
- Ortega agreed, “And the notion of fully functional, autonomous A.I. is a fascinating one to explore, just in of itself, even without any allegory. But then you mix in that metaphor and deeper meaning. On the human/Cylon note, a strong character like Tanner is the key. Cylons can be all around him, but he’ll be anchoring this tale throughout, with a few surprises along with way, of course.”
- We cram decades of wartime action, the disintegration and reuniting of all of humanity and the rise of the new sentient race in four issues – we really want to give our fans their moneys worth,” explained Nyund, who teased explanations for how the twelve colonies united, why robotic life rose up against humanity, how and why the Battlestars came into existence, not to mention “how the heck humanity survived a war against a clearly technologically superior race and how they fracked it all up.”
Dynamite in February
- BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON WAR #2
- HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN #2
- TERMINATOR REVOLUTION #3
- ZORRO #12
IDW in February
- ANGEL #17
- ANGEL #18
- ANGEL: SMILE TIME #2
- DOCTOR WHO: THE WHISPERING GALLERY
- DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS: SERIES 2 #3
- STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN #2
- STAR TREK TNG: THE LAST GENERATION #4
- TERMINATOR SALVATION MOVIE PREQUEL #2
DC and Marvel in February 2009
DC:
- THE X-FILES #3
Marvel:
- KIDNAPPED! #4
- THE ODYSSEY #6
- THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #3
Dark Horse in February 2009
- STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS #4
- STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #38
- STAR WARS: LEGACY #33
January 2009 solicitations
Ardden:
- Flash Gordon #5
Boom Studios:
- EUREKA #2
Dabel Brothers:
- JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT #4
Dark Horse:
- STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #37
- STAR WARS: LEGACY #32
DC:
- THE X-FILES #3
Dynamite:
- HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN #1
- NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON WAR #1
- TERMINATOR: REVOLUTION #2
- ZORRO #11
IDW:
- STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN #1
- TERMINATOR SALVATION MOVIE PREQUEL #1
- ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL #16
- DOCTOR WHO: THE FORGOTTEN #6
- DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS: SERIES 2 #2
- STAR TREK TNG: THE LAST GENERATION #3
- STAR TREK ARCHIVES, VOL. 3: THE GARY SEVEN COLLECTION
Marvel:
- THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #2
- THE ODYSSEY #5
- KIDNAPPED! #3
New Terminator comics from Dark Horse
According to Comics Continuum on 2009 Dark Horse will publish new Terminator comics. This makes it the 3rd Terminator in a row after Dynamite's and IDW's own Terminator series.
Posting again
Don't know why, but this morning I woke up and decided to start posting here again. My comics collection grew a lot in the past few months. Esp. in October when I returned from Icon 2008 with 12 TPBs. 11 Star Wars TPBs and 1 Star Trek.
July 08- 1st shipment
10 new additions to my collection including the MIA Dresden Files issue and the 1st issue of the new Star Trek: Mirror Images issue:
Angel: After the Fall: #10
Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #10
Doctor Who #5
Doctor Who Classics #8 - The time witch p.2 + Dragon Claw
Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle #3
The 3 Musketeers #2
Star Trek: Assoignment Earth #3
Star Trek: Mirror Images #1
Star Trek: New Frontier #4 - Turnaround p.4
Star Trek: Year 4 - The Enterprise Experiment #3
Dresden Files: Storm Front comics news
I've been MIA from here for a while not because I'm not interested in comics anymore but due to loads of work, working on other internet projects and just not being in the mood. Hopefully I'm back and all thanks to news about the upcoming Dresden Files: Storm Front comics. This is the Hrry Dresden book I read and immidiatley fell in love with the character of Harry Dresden. Here are the news from CBR:
- Dabel Brothers Publishing announced today that Mark Powers and Ardian Syaf will be the creative team adapting Jim Butcher's Storm Front to comics.
- Storm Front is Butcher's very first Dresden Files novel, and follows Harry through the investigation of a double murder committed by the use of black magic.
- The first issue of Storm Front ships October 2008.
So far I read only the 1st issue of Welcome to the Jungle and the art was magnificent. So I'm so looking forward to the comics version of Storm Front witht he same artist.
June 08 - 4th shipment
June's 4th shipment have only 3 new additions to my collection including volume 1 of Indiana Jones aAdventures. The new Dresden Files issue that was supposed to arrive today is MIA. What is it with Diamond and not shipping my Dresden Files issues ???
Indiana Jones Adventures vol. 1
Moby Dick #5
Star Wars: Dark Times #12 - Vector p.6
Writer Brian Lynch on Spike: After the fall
The new Spike: After the Fall mini series is supposed to debute next month from IDW. Here is what writer Brian Lynch had to say:
- In IDW's Angel: After the Fall, all of the characters who survived the melee that concluded Joss Whedon's TV series have had to find their way in a Los Angeles cast into hell. As befit his character, the vampire Spike seemed to have it all at the start -- he was set up in a certain Beverly Hills mansion, surrounded by a cadre of female warriors and Illyria, too. But it wasn't always so easy for him.
- Spike: After the Fall tells the tale of what happened in the intervening months since that alleyway cataclsym. Along for the ride in this series are Illyria, who has a tendency to revert back to Fred at inopportune times, as well as Angel's Dragon, and a new cast of characters as well. Most importantly, the series introduces a character who will come to be see as Spike¹s arch-nemesis. Even more than Angel.
June 08 - 3rd shipment
June's 3rd shipment add 6 issues to my collection including the missing Dresden Files issue:
Angel: After the Fall #9
Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle #2
The Iliad #7
Star Wars: Knights of the old Republic #30 - Exalted p.2
Star Wars: Legacy #25 - The Hidden Temple
Zorro #4
IDW in September
September will bring 8 new items from my favorite publisher IDW, including a new Star Trek minis serie and a TP of old Star Trek comics:
- Angel: After the Fall #12
- Spike: After the Fall #3
- Doctor Who Classics #10
- Doctor Who: The Forgotten #2
- Star Trek: Romulans- The Hollow Crown #1
- Star Trek: Mirro Images #3
- Star Trek: Assignment Earth #5
- Star Trek Archives vol. 1: Best of Peter David
Marvel comics in September
In Spetember Marvel will have new items for me including the new Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey:
- The Odessey #1
- The 3 Musketeers #4
June 08 - 2nd shipment
Only 3 new additions to my collection including the 1st issue of The 3 Musketeers. Dresden Files #2 is still MIA:
Angel: After the Fall #8
The 3 Musketeers #1
Star Wars: Rebellion #14 - Small Victories p.4
Dark Horse in September
In Spetember, Dark Horse are offering 4 new additions to my collection, including a new Star Wars mini series:
- Indiana Jones & the Tomb of the Gods #4
- Star Wars: Clone Wars #1
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #33
- Star Wars: Legacy #28
June 08 - 1st shipment
June's 1st shipment added 6 new items to my collection including the 2nd Indiana Jones omnibus that according to the Dark Horse web site was supposed to be released only at the end of the month. Dresden Files #2 is still MIA grrrrr:
Battlestar Galactica: Origins #6 - Adama p.2
Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #9
Doctor Who Classics #7 - The Dogs of Doom p.2, The Time Witch
Indiana Jones Omnibus vol. 2 - Indiana Jones and the Golden Fleece #1-2, Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil, Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix #1-4, Indiana Jones and the Spear of Destiny #1-4, Indiana Jones and the Sargasso Pirates #1-4
Star Trek: New Frontier #3 - Turnaround p.3
Star Trek: Assignment Earth #2
Indiana Jones & the Kindom of the Crystal Skull
I haven't seen the movie yet but liked the comic adaptation. The story is interesting although quite early I guessed that Matt is actually Indi Jr.. Why do I get the impression that Matt was introduced for future sequells when Harrison Ford will decide that he is too old for the role ???The art is bright and good too. I'm looking forward for the new Indi comics.
Star Wars: Dark Times - Paralels
I enjoyed this 2nd story arc of the Dark Times series less then the 1st story arc. Maybe because of the dark art that made it hard to dechiper what's happening, esp. when a blue/green creature is painted in a blue/green background. Maybe because there was no mention of Lord Vader or Palpatine. Or maybe because the annoying tendancy of the Jedi master to see himself as a monster when all he did was protect the innocent. He didn't use the force to get more power like Anakin did so I don't see why he has to worry about going to the dark side.Highlander comics news
From Comics continuum:
- Brandon Jerwa is returning to Highlander for an oversized two-parter early next year.
Barrucci is targeting October 2009 for an ongoing Highlander.
There is also some mentioning a Blackbeard comics. I'm not holding my breath whne it comes to Dynamite announcements. Their track record is bad.
Updated 2.6.08 - According to an interview with writer Brandon Jarwa the new Highlander mini series will tell the history of the Krugen prior to the 1st Highlander movie. I'm not very excited because I prefer Duncan.
May 08 - 4th shipment
8 new additions to my collection were included in the last shipment for May:
Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #8
Inadiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull #2
Moby Dick #4
Star Trek: Year Four - The Enterprise Experiment #2
Star Trek TNG: Intelligence Gathering #5 - Disgrace
Star Wars: Dark Times #11 - Vector p.5
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #29 - Exalted p.1
August solicitations - very dsappointing
This is the 1st time since I got into the comics world almost 2 years ago that the solicitaions are soooo disappointing. On one hand they included new Doctor Who, Flash Gordon and X-Files series. But on the other hand only 2 itmes each from Dynamite, Marvel Illustrated and Star Trek and nothing from Dresden Files, Stargate and The Godfather, not to mention all the other Dynamite titles that were put on hold ages ago. GRRRRR
Star Wars: Dark Times #1-5 - The Path to Nowhere
The 1st issue of Star Wars: Dark Times, Vector story is about to arrive in this week's shipment, so I decided that it's time to start reading this series. I'm not as versed in the Star Wars universe as I am in the Star Trek and Stargate universes, but I enjoy it anyway.The 1st story arc - The path to nowhere is great and I'm very happy that I "gave in" and started reading Star Wars comics. The story is very touching and the fact that the Jedi didn't manage to save the youngling made it different.
I don't understand why killing the slaver means that the Jedi strayed from the Jedi path. Also I have a problem with the portrayal of Lord Vader. The writer goes out of his way to show that there is more of Anakin Skywaklker in Vader then was shown in movies 4-6.
May 08 - 3rd shipment
I was waiting for 6 new additions in this shipment but only 5 arrived including new Indiana Jones and Star Trek mini series. Dresden Files #2 is MIA:
CSI: Demon House
Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull #1
The Iliad #6
Star Trek: Assignment Earth #1
Star Wars: Legacy #24 - Loyalities p.2
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