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Archaia Novelizes Never Seen Henson Script

Kevin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:05:07 +0000

Archaia has tapped into the deepest files of the Jim Henson Company and has found a script for a movie (never filmed) which was written by Jim Henson and long-time collaborator Jerry Juhl. They will turn it into a graphic novel due out in about 15 months from SDCC 2010. You can click here to learn more about it!

DC Cancels Two All-Ages Friendly Titles

Lin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:44:18 +0000

The publisher’s October solicitations, released this week, reveal that Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam will end with Issue 21 and Batman: The Brave and the Bold with Issue 22.

BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #21

Former Memphian and MSCA member Mike Norton is the current artist on Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam.

More info here.

‘American Splendor’s Pekar Dead at 70

Kevin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:18:16 +0000

Comic book legend Harvey Pekar, who chronicled his life in the American Splendor series, died early today at his Cleveland Heights home. He was 70 and had survived cancer for nearly 20 years.

Read the USA Today report. Read the Arts Beat report.

An interview with Harvey. Learn more about Harvey on his Wiki Page.

Want to know about the movie, or buy it or the reprint book?

David of the Bible

Kevin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:46:39 +0000

Featuring art by Adam Shaw, Martheus Wade, Andrew Chandler and Dean Zachary, this graphic novel written by Michael Thompson takes an indepth look at the life of David, one of the most prominent figures of the Holy Bible. You can see the novel online by clicking here.

ThunderCats writer Stephen Perry missing after grisly discovery

Lin — Sun, 23 May 2010 02:59:01 +0000

Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment‏

Police in Florida are searching for ailing ThunderCats writer Stephen Perry, who disappeared from his Zephyrhills home under suspicious, and possibly ghastly, circumstances.

Stephen Perry

More info here.

Memphis is going to get a bit more “batty” this weekend.

Lin — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:01:26 +0000

Escape From The Asylum is an art show inspired by the Batman comics and features work by artists Jamond Bullock, John Bullock, Patrick Tabor, Joseph Boyd, and Tony Brown.

Show runs from May 15-29, 2010 at Marshall Arts Gallery- 639 Marshall Ave. in Memphis, TN (just down the street from Sun Studios).

Show is open to the public Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, and costume attire is encouraged- so wear your super-suits. For more info click here.

See ya at the opening reception- Saturday, May 15 from 6-10pm.

Bat-Lin

Catches theives just like flies!

Lin — Thu, 06 May 2010 20:50:24 +0000

Spiderman stopped thief from stealing valuable comic!

SPIDERMAN foiled a would-be thief as Jedi Knights blocked his escape route.

No, true believers- it’s not a comic book plot but the scene which unraveled in a Australian book store on Saturday.

Colors, Conventions, and Cars

Kevin — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:02:34 +0000

You, too, can know more about the colorist for Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Last Chances online web comic, now offered for the first time in COLOR! Click the following image to make your way to www.toshigawa.com.

The team of Toshigawa.com and Muley the Mule and Friends will be found LIVE! at Screaming Tiki Con during the second weekend of June in Niles, OH.

That same weekend, you can find Andrew Chandler in the plays during Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL, along with SC fan and guest Lin Workman and MSCA pal Jay Chuppe (creator of The Red Mullett).

You all know our dear Jo Lynne Palmer is starring in the main role of “Driving Miss Daisy,” which we highly endorse! Her husband, Lil’ Jim Palmer has drawn a card for the cast members on opening night and we share this with you now:

BROAD AVENUE HAPPENINGS AND SHOWS

May 13 – Collage Dance Studio Performance

This event takes place at Robinson Gallery in South Main Arts District (see attached for details).

Why should we care? Kevin Thomas the artistic director is seriously considering making Broad Avenue his permanent location as he wants to be in a neighborhood location. Go check them out and let Kevin know you are from Broad Avenue…

May 14 – Material… Hamlett hosts his 58^th exhibit at Material… 6 – 8pm… (WOW!) “Submerged Awakenings”

MSCA PAL SEAN TAYLOR’s BAND 22FIVE HAS CD RELEASED

It’s Christian Rock and available by clicking on the image below.

Industry and Member news

Lin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:20:38 +0000

‘Peanuts’ gang sold to Joe Boxer owner for $175M‏

You’ve got a new owner, Charlie Brown.

Newspaper publisher E.W. Scripps Co. is selling licensing rights for Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang to Iconix Brand Group Inc., the licensing company that owns Joe Boxer and London Fog.

The family of the late “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz will also own part of the business too, giving it more control of and money from the comic strip’s legacy.

Heirs say the deal announced Tuesday for for the 60-year-old comic strip is what the artist would have wanted. Schulz worked for decades to win back the rights to his work, which many other artists like himself sold to appear in print.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100427/ap_en_ot/us_snoopy_sale

Items sought for Gene Colan benefit auction

Mike Pascale writes:

Marvel and DC legendary artist Gene Colan recently suffered a broken right shoulder and is out of the hospital recovering slowly. Unable to draw, he is unable to raise money to pay upcoming medical bills.

Professionals, fans, dealers, and even musicians are banding together to donate items for an auction to help raise money for Gene, including Stan Lee, Harlan Ellison, Walt Simonson, Bill Sienkiewicz, and many others.

http://www.genecolan.blogspot.com/

Phoenix Rising heads south

Former Memphian and MSCA member Bob Kimball and his Nashville based band Phoenix Rising will be playing Tunica, MS this summer.

Mark your calendars now for July 9th and 10th. More details to come…

Speaking of bands, voice actor Jess Harnell (Wakko Warner) and his mash-up band Rock Sugar will be playing the Memphis In May Musicfest this Sunday, May 2nd.

[Out of the Alley!] Free Comic Book Day offer from Hogan’s Alley!‏

Great offer from Hogan’s Alley-

Why so glum, chum? We’re here to deliver a glimmer of cheer! Mark your calendars for this Saturday, May 1: Free Comic Book Day. Send Hogan’s Alley an e- mail (to hoganmag@gmail.com) ON THAT DATE with your mailing address, and we’ll send you a FREE issue of Hogan’s Alley! No obligations, no strings attached; the only thing it will cost you is several hours as you enjoy the issue. (This offer is valid for all U.S. residents, whether you’re a current subscriber or not.) Remember the one condition—we must receive your e- mail request (sent to hoganmag@gmail.com) on Free Comic Book Day (May 1), not the day before or the day after. (Before and after that date, any requests for freebies will receive only scorn and derision.) Feel free to pass this offer along to anyone you know who might enjoy Hogan’s Alley!

What is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules.

MSCA members Lin Workman and Martheus Antone Wade will both be at Cape Comic Con in Cape Girardeau, MO for FCBD, and Dave Beaty will be at Samurai Comics in Phoenix, AZ.

Laid Off Commercial Appeal Cartoonists wins Journalism Award‏

Lin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:43:58 +0000

BILL DAY, who was laid off last year by the Commercial Appeal in Memphis, has just won a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award. Read more at Comic Riffs on the Washington Post’s website.