Journey Into Mystery #646

Journey Into Mystery #646 is out now – there's a preview over at CBR – with words by Kathryn Immonen, art by Valerio Schiti and colours by the very talented Jordie Bellaire. I did the flats for this issue – wonderful art to work on.

Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland

Bill Willingham continues his impossible run of prolific, high-quality, highly varied stories based on the idea that all the fables, myths and stories of the world are secretly true, and that they all live together, hidden among the real, "mundy" world. The hardcover Werewolves of the Heartland tells the back-story of Bibgy Wolf – this time as a crack Nazi-hunting guerrilla in the dark forests of Germany. This past comes back to haunt him when he discovers a midwestern town populated entirely by werewolves that have been created by a beautiful, ruthless Nazi scientist who isolated a serum from blood that Bigby left behind when he helped foil a Nazi attempt to revive Frankenstein's monster to fight on their side.

I did the flats for this for Lee – so I've had a sneak peek at the art – it's fantastic. Who would have thought 18 months ago when I put a pre-order for this on Amazon that I would end up working on it!

Earthbound Dossier

 

A project I recently did some colors for  – Earthbound Dossier #1 – just came out. It's available as a free download over at drivethrustuff.

Publisher Ben Ferrari says "... Filling this book are introductions to dozens of characters who have appeared in the pages of Earthbound's books since it's inception in 2009. ... Earthbound Dossier #1 is our 18th book... We now have a large enough library of characters and teams to fill an entire book with pin-ups, complete with bios and stunning art. ...I want to thank you for giving Earthbound Dossier #1 a chance and I honestly hope you enjoy what you read."

Go over and grab a copy, why don't you?

Devovled

Dynamite Entertianment  announced at NYCC that Rick Remender is writing a new creator-owned series Devolution. Coupled with the breathtaking art of Paul Renaud, Devolution promises to be one of the most unique and innovative comics to be on the stands! I recently did the flats for Lee on the preview pages for this – can't wait to read the first issue.

Breast Cancer Detection Heroes

 

A new ad campaign in Mozambique by Associação da Luta Contra o Cancer (ALCC) is using Wonder Woman, Catwoman, She-Hulk and Storm to promote self-examinations for breast cancer prevention.

The ad copy says:

Nobody’s immune to breast cancer. When we talk about breast cancer there are no women or super women. Everybody has to do self-examination monthly. Fight with us against the enemy and, when in doubt, talk to you doctor.

The images are striking - the faces of the characters are only partially seen, but are easy identifiable.

Here’s a link to the artist’s DeviantArt page.

Marvel vs. DC Comics: Who Makes More Money?

Who makes more money, Marvel or DC Comics? Here's the comparison of the US box office tallies of the two comic book companies, in 2012 dollars with values adjusted for inflation. See who wins over at fancydresscostume.co.uk

DICE

I've been crazy busy the last month or so, I've had pages dropping on me from all directions. So this weekend I'll be taking a day off to head to Dublin for this great event. Hopefully I'll get to meet a few peeps I've worked with over the last year in the flesh!

The first Dublin International Comic Expo will be held in the Pembroke District of Dundrum Town Centre this weekend, September 29th and 30th.

Guests include Matt Fraction, Rafa Albuquerque, Jeff Parker, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Nate Cosby, Tommy Lee Edwards, Ben McCool, John Layman, Lauren Sankovitch, Mark Doyle, Jeanine Schaefer, Kieron Gillen, Jaimie McKelvie, Doug Braithwaite and more.

1 Day passes are €15.00 Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) passes are €20.00, you can buy tickets from the Big Bang Store, or online by clicking here!