CM Punk Takes on a Guardian of the Galaxy for DRAX #1

This Winter – the “Best in the World” takes on the baddest in the galaxy! Announced at C2E2, CM Punk will returnDRAX #1! Fresh off his thunderous Marvel debut in February’s Thor Annual #1, the wrestling superstar is blasting off into outer space for Drax’s very first ongoing series! Exploring Drax’s time outside the Guardians of the Galaxy, prepare for an ongoing series unlike anything you’ve read before!

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“CM Punk has proven that he’s the best in the world in the wrestling ring and now he’s out to prove he’s the best in the Marvel Universe. How could you not want to read this book? I couldn’t be more excited for readers to see what Punk has in store for Drax the Destroyer!” – Jon Moisan, Editor

What does Drax do when he’s not saving the universe alongside the likes of Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon and Groot? DESTROY!Obviously. From inside the intergalactic octagon to the far reaches of outer space – experience the bone-crunching solo adventures of the galaxy’s most fearsome guardian as he makes his way through the Marvel Universe! And demolishes anything and everything in his path!

             

Prepare yourselves for the debut of a bombastic new series that no fan can afford to miss! The journey begins later this year as CM Punk returns to the House of Ideas for DRAX #1!    

MANCHILD REVIEW: 'Max: The Inebriated Rabbit'

“Max: The Inebriated Rabbit” is like a dirty version of “Fritz the Cat.”

Yes you read that correct, a dirty version of Fritz.

It’s offensive, it’s crude, in a nutshell it’s perfect.

We are first introduced to Max at the tail end of a 5-day bender where he did enough blow and booze to make Charlie Sheen blush. 

That said, all he really wants is to get his girlfriend Ophelia a gift for her birthday.

That’s how he ended up with the cash to start the bender, that’s why he ended up on the bender. Disregard the booze, the hooker and the rest, at its heart this is a love story.

Max just doesn’t know how to show his love, so instead he self-sabotages.

It’s a strong debut from writer/artist Erick Gutierrez, who you can tell pours his heart and soul into the story.

The only downside to this book, is that in the nature of independent comics, there isn’t more to consume right away.

I’ll be (not so) patiently waiting to buy a copy of issue two the second it’s available.

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Dynamite and Dark Horse teaming up with #Vampirella #Aliens crossover

Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming 2015 crossover, Aliens / Vampirella, pitting the iconic horror heroine against the Xenomorphs popularized in eight feature films and numerous Dark Horse Comics series. Written by Corinna Bechko (Star Wars: Legacy, Savage Hulk), the sci-fi horror crossover marks the first time that the two comic book universes collide.

Writer Corinna Bechko says, "I've loved Alien since I first saw it as a kid on a crummy old TV in a well-lit room and got scared half to death anyway. Now that I have the chance to add a little corner to that universe I couldn't be happier. And pitting such an implacable horror against Vampirella? That's a meeting that definitely produces very fertile story-telling ground. The Alien franchise has always thrived with strong women in the lead. Smart, self-assured Vampirella is a joy to write for, even when she may have met her match."

"Aliens / Vampirella continues our string of successful crossovers with Dark Horse Comics. This is an incredible series -- featuring the iconic Vampirella against one of Fox's icons, Aliens -- and we're proud to have Corrina Bechko as the architect," says Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci.

"When I first heard about the Vampirella / Aliens crossover, I thought to myself, 'How is this going to work?' But then I read Corinna Bechko's outline for the series, and all my doubts were dispelled," says Dark Horse V.P. of Publishing Randy Stradley.

Vampirella is a raven-haired heroine who remains, even after 45 years of publication, one of the comic industry's leading ladies, due in no small part to Dynamite Entertainment's stewardship of the character. Since Vampirella's very healthy resurgence in 2010, Dynamite has published two volumes of a monthly series, several miniseries and one-shot specials, and crossovers with multimedia brands and comic book peers. The Vampirella franchise is a haven for writers and artists with a penchant for the macabre.

For over twenty-five years, Dark Horse Comics has been the comic book home to the Aliens franchise, expanding upon the universe of terror first introduced in the 1979 Ridley Scott-helmed sci-fi/horror masterpiece. Featuring the nightmarish extraterrestrials as imagined by H. R. Giger, the Dark Horse comics have enjoyed unprecedented success in both the hobby and mass markets. Throughout the years, the Xenomorphs have interacted with many staples of the comic book industry, including Batman, Predator, Terminator, Judge Dredd, Superman, and Green Lantern.

Penguicon is happening now, check it out all weekend

Penguicon started as a convention “for geeks by geeks” and has continued to grow ever since.

SLIDESHOW: Photos from 2015 Penguicon.
This year, the celebration was expected to be bigger than ever as the convention marked its 14th year.
Over 1,300 nerds, geeks and fans are expected to attend Penguicon over the weekend at the Southfield Westin hotel to celebrate and share in what they all love. Many of those people traveled the 30 minutes north from Downriver in order to take in the fun of the convention.

Green Brain Comics to celebrate 30th anniversary in part during #FCBD 2015.

Green Brain Comics starts the festivities marking their 30^th anniversary a little early. On Saturday, May 2^nd comic book store across the globe celebrate FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 will be a great opportunity to try out new stories at no risk. Green Brain Comics will have over 50 different titles ranging in subject, genre and suggested reading level. And you can choose 3 different books, just for showing up. Superhero titles like BATMAN  and the AVENGERS, funny comics like SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, and serious stuff like the first chapter of the comic-only sequel to Chuck Palahnuik’s cult classic FIGHT CLUB.

Along with the great selection of Free Comic Book Day comics, Green Brain Comics will also be hosting several local comic creators. Among the creator guests will be local favorite Jay Fosgitt. Jay is the creator of BODIE TROLL and an artist on the MY LITTLE PONY comic. You can even get your Free Comic Book Day edition of BODIE TROLL signed.

At Green Brain Comics, Free Comic Book Day is about more than just the comics. It’s also about community. Several local organizations will be represented during Free Comic Book Day. A portion of every purchase that day will benefit the FRIENDS FOR THE DEARBORN ANIMAL SHELTER, who will also be on hand with an adoptable animal.

You can get more Free Comic Book Day comics and help out great causes if bring canned food (GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK), used books (FRIENDS OF THE DEARBORN LIBRARY), and old cell phones (CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS).

And finally, while you’re visiting on Free Comic Book Day you get to check out Green Brain Comics new building, browse STORMY RECORDS, enjoy live DJ sets (UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE), meet local celebrities, and help Green Brain Comics celebrate 30 years of doing business in the beautiful East Downtown Dearborn Business District.

Green Brain Comics is located at 13936 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. For more information, go to www.greenbrain.biz, call 313-582-9444 or check out the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/675398102589685/

Free Comic Book Day is made possible in part by our sponsors, Oakwood Healthcare System and the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority.

Are you looking forward to Battleworld? #Marvel

From a Marvel Comics release:

The battles in Secret Wars are so big, we had to launch an entirely new title just to contain them! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look inside SECRET WARS: BATTLEWORLD #1 – a new 4-issue Secret Wars limited series of wall-to-wall action across the surface of Battleworld!  Bursting with epic action, each issue of SECRET WARS: BATTLEWORLD features two all-new high-octane stories ripped from the pages of the biggest event of the year!

This issue – what happens when Dr. Strange possesses the Punisher? Meet the Sorcerer EXTREME! Only Spider-Man, Wolverine, the Hulk and Ghost Rider of this land can track this terrible two-in-one down. And things are going to get messy! Then, what happens when M.O.D.O.K. recruits every M.O.D.O.K. ever from across Battleworld for his evil scheme. We’ll give you a hint – F.I.G.H.T.!

What do you think? Is this Secret Wars going to be worth it?

Bob's Burgers #1 to debut in comics this summer

Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming July release of Bob's Burgers #1, the first issue in an ongoing series that presents all-new adventures and antics of the Belcher Family, the beloved cast of the popular FOX animated comedy series. Building upon the success of their five-issue 2014 miniseries, Dynamite and partner Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products welcome a creative team assembled from the actual television show producers and animators to deliver the engaging Belcher Family fun that millions of fans adore.

"Bringing Bob's Burgers to the comic book medium is a lot of fun, because it allows us to tell stories that we wouldn't normally do on the TV show and it allows our artists to illustrate them in equally unique styles," says Mike Olsen, one of the contributing writers for the Bob's Burgerscomic book series.

Loren Bouchard, the creator of Bob's Burgers, says, "We want the comic to appeal to fans of the show, and to that end, we strive to protect the tone, the heart, and most importantly, the characters, just as fiercely as we do when we're working on the TV show. If you enjoy the show and you don't enjoy the comic book, then we owe you a comic book, or at least an apology."

"We're very fortunate that Loren Bouchard and his creative team of writers and artists are able to take the time to create some of the best comics in the industry today. We wanted to wait to launch the ongoing series until Loren and his team were able to create enough material to do so, instead of continuing series of mini-series. Bob's Burgers has been successful thanks to the execution of Loren and his creative team. When you think about it, Bob's Burgers is the only television-based comic in the industry that has an entire team of show writers and artists working on the comic. It truly is canon," says Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci.  

The second-ever series of the Bob's Burgers comic book gives each member of the Belcher Family a chance to shine. Each monthly issue will include new installments of Tina's Erotic Friend Fiction, Louise's Unsolved Mysteries and Curious Curiosities, Gene's Rhymey Rhymes That Could Someday Be Songs, Linda's Attempts to Take a Nice Family Picture in Front of the Restaurant (And How It Always Goes Wrong), and Bob's Fantasy Food Trucks (If Money Were No Object).

The announcement of the ongoing Bob's Burgers series follows upon not only a bestselling 2014 miniseries, but the strong comic shop retailer support of Bob's Burgers as part of the worldwide Free Comic Book Day 2015 event. Taking place on Saturday, May 2nd, Free Comic Book Day will welcome fans of all ages to pick up copies of Dynamite's exclusive FCBD offering for the year, a special Bob's Burgers one-shot comic that's free for customers while supplies last. The inclusion of Bob's Burgers in this highly publicized annual event promises to attract the porgram's fans of all ages to comic shops -- fans that will be eager for more Bob's Burgers comics come July.

Bob's Burgers follows the ups and downs of Bob Belcher, who runs the family restaurant with the help of his wife Linda and their three kids, Tina, Gene, and Louise. Bob has big ideas about burgers, but his family falls short on service and sophistication. The show debuted in 2011, and airs Sunday nights. Numerous critics have applauded the series' offbeat sense of humor. The show was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program, and was also a Critics' Choice Television nominee for Best Animated Series.