| January 21, 2008 04:10 - And for All You Captain America Fans!
Well, Sean from Comic Book Secrets contacted me the other day. Seems he has a giveaway special to celebrate the new happenings in the Captain America world. Here is his press release and you may want to head over there and see what is happening before you miss out:
"January 19, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information and the Giveaway Signup: www.comicbooksecrets.com/captainamericagiveaway.htm
COMIC BOOK SECRETS CELEBRATES CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE RETURN WITH GIVEAWAY
In celebration of the new Captain America in Captain America #34, Comic Book Secrets is conducting a giveaway of one hardcover issue of the Captain America Omnibus and one hardcover copy of Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America.
The Captain America Omnibus collects issues #1-#25 of the current Captain America series written by Ed Brubaker. It also includes the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots.
Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America Collects Fallen Son:Wolverine, Avengers, Captain America, Spider-man and Iron Man.
Current subscribers to the free Comic Book Secrets Newsletter and Website are eligible to win. For complete details plus terms and conditions, visit www.comicbooksecrets.com/captainamericagiveaway.htm "
January 9, 2008 15:46 - Comic Books at MySpace!
Well, I ran across an interesting tidbit for all of you comic book MySpace aficionados. Want some free downloads? Check out this article:
"BOOM! Studios and MySpace Comic Books Launch "North Wind"
By The Editor
Jan 8, 2008 - 4:37:51 AM
New Comic To Be Simultaneously Released In Stores And Online
MySpace, the world's most popular social network, and BOOM! Studios, a leader in comic book and graphic novel publishing, today announced a partnership to provide the MySpace Comic Book community with free digital downloads of BOOM! Studios' highly anticipated new comic book series, North Wind. Beginning on January 3rd , MySpace users will be able to download the first issue of North Wind for free exclusively on the MySpace Comic Books profile (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) the next day that issue will hit store shelves. Each subsequent issue will be available on MySpace Comic Books and in stores at the same time.
"North Wind is a fantastic comic book with incredible art and an intense story. It's a huge project for us and a real stand-out title that deserves its own stand-out marketing program," said Tom Fassbender, VP of Publishing for BOOM! Studios. "We are huge fans of MySpace Comic Books and we are excited about working with them on simultaneously releasing each issue online."
Written by David DiGilio, best known for writing the film Eight Below and creating the ABC TV show "Traveler," North Wind is a five issue mini-series set in a future Los Angeles after a new ice age has covered the earth. North Wind chronicles the rise of a new hero in a dystopian world where people burn books for fuel, and Skinrunners trade valuable pelts for rations and warmth. The first issue features a cover by Andrew Huerta with interior artwork by newcomer and soon to be fan-favorite, Alex Cal..."
And to finish this great article, go check out Comic Books at MySpace!
Heh, I would sure be interested if any of you have Myspace accounts and how the comic book world there stacks up to your expectations. Leave us some comments and thanks.
Dave
December 14, 2007 14:26 - Hey Potential Comic Creators, Hang in Here!
I have been contacted several times from would be comic book creators on trying to give them some exposure on my site. Although that is not the main jest of my site, I am creating an area for amateur creators. BUT, I just ran across a story talking of a site, Planet X Fiction that looks like just what the doctor ordered. Check out the story:
"New comic book company gives Opportunity to break into the industry with their ideas
Arts & Culture
Press release from: Planet X Fiction
(openPR) - A new comic book company that devotes its development through the means of an online community has begun to start an online viral marketing campaign through the means of YouTube videos and word of mouth advertising. This new comic book company is called "Planet X Fiction."
The goal of Planet X Fiction is to help new talent that is interested in pursuing a career within the comic book industry the opportunity of showcasing their work to a potentially large online audience. Ideas for brand new stories that have not been proposed to the current comic book market can be expressed through Planet X Fiction's online community forum.
The creator of Planet X Fiction, Brad Johnson, had these comments regarding the importance of having a community based comic book company: "The appeal of comic books is getting stronger as each day passes. The people who make the best kind of stories are the fans themselves, because they know exactly what they want out of a comic book. It's so hard for the common comic book fan to make it into the major companies such as Marvel, DC, Dark Horse or Image and there's always the continuous fear of absolute rejection. With Planet X Fiction, not only do you have an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with many other comic book fans, but you have the chance to get noticed online. Planet X Fiction is always looking for new stories and new concepts. Granted, not everything gets approved, but in many ways, this is a good thing as it teaches those who are passionate about getting into the industry to improve their creativity in such a way that it can lead to an eventuality of getting noticed, either through Planet X Fiction or even another major player in the comic book industry."
Individuals who are willing to share their ideas..." To finish the comic book creator story, click here!
Well, if you happen to be an aspiring comic book creator yourself, you will have to let us know what you think of Planet X Fiction. I will also have to surf the site when I get a little free time. Maybe one day I will see you in the comic book limelight! Later.
Dave
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