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The New Image with Robert Kirkman

The New York Times reports that Image will announce Robert Kirkman as a new partner this weekend.

Mr. Kirkman, who began by self-publishing his comics, is a star on the rise. His books are favorites of fans and critics alike. MTV has announced plans to adapt Invincible, his superhero series. And this week at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Image Comics will announce that Mr. Kirkman is becoming its newest partner. Under the company’s structure, partners profit mainly from their own work but also have a say in what will be published.

“This is kind of a big deal for me,” Mr. Kirkman, 29, said by phone from his base in Richmond, Ky. “Image Comics as a company was founded by comic book creators for comic book creators.”

With the addition of Eric Stephenson as publisher and now Kirkman as a full partner, could this be the beginning of a new age at Image? Well, I kind of doubt that too but both moves show the organization's (we can't really call it a company, can we?) growth beyond the original 7 partners who've controlled Image for almost 15 years now. Stephenson is quoted as saying "...Robert has a pretty strong vision of what he wants to do and what comes he wants to make.” Could Kirkman be starting his own imprint similar to McFarlane's, Top Cow and Shadowline? His books and a number of others are tied together so I could see a "Kirkman-verse" starting up.

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Rich Johnston explains it all

Since he’s not going to SDCC this year, he’s got some time to kill.  In All The Rage, episode 1, Rich Johnston reenacts the career path of your favorite comic book artists from a really old couch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r17DdPaLQQI

Rich Johnston looks at what happens when comic book creators go bad - with the able assistance of Tony Lee, Dan Boultwood, David Hine and more.

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Homophobe cartoonist/commish Brent Rinehart interview/smack down on CNN

When Oklahoma County Commissioner isn’t surrounding himself with “the ladies” to prove his virile hetero status, Brent Rinehart is busy drawing men in super-fabuous outfits who carry picket signs that twice misspell pedophilia.

While this story borderlines on sad/funny/stupid to imply that there would be a homosexual agenda in Oklahoma (other than trying to stay alive), using a comic book in order to defend the county’s roads and bridges from the wear and tear of gay pride parades is too far fetched.

Come on dude, just admit you like drawing gay guys.

See the video in all its stretched out glory.

No word yet of his booth number at SDCC or when his book will be available in HC edition.

OKLAHOMA DEVIL-HOMOSEXUAL COMIC GUY ON CNN:  Hilarious accused felon &...:

OKLAHOMA DEVIL-HOMOSEXUAL COMIC GUY ON CNN: Hilarious accused felon & Oklahoma county commissioner Brett Rinehart tells the teevee news, “I’m not even sure as to what ‘homophobic’ means, but let’s just keep in mind that we are in a cultural war.” [CNN/Raw Story]

(Via Wonkette)

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Happy Birthday, Zeus Comics!

They grow up so fast.  Zeus Comics turns 8 today.  Congrats the the crew and all the loyal customers who’ve made Zeus the best comic shop ever.

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Wednesday Recovery

This weeks comic book reviews are up.  Now with more truthiness!

Charlatan Ball #2 by Scott Cederlund

Batman: Faces by Ken Lowery

Batgirl 1 by Joe Sergi

Stephen Colbert’s Tek Jansen #2 by Jamison Sacks

Moon Knight #20 by James Donnelly

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Boom Studios gets its gay on

Ok, nix my original suggestion for a love-in.  This is much better. 

BOOM! 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DRINK UP! / GAY PRIDE PARTY
Where: Hyatt Grand Lobby Bar
When: Thursday July 24th from 9 to ??
What : As the sage Brian Wood stated, boycotting only hurts the wait staff—so given that the Hyatt Hotel owner has decided to be a homophobic bigot the BOOM! DRINK UP is now the BOOM! DRINK UP/GAY PRIDE PARTY!

Everybody, come, wave your freak flag high, tip the waiters and we will be taking shots of the party and sending the pictures directly to the proprietor to let him know exactly who his customers are and how much money he looks to lose in the future.

(For those not in the know, a “Drink Up” is just like a “Meet Up” but with people drinking. This will be a gathering of friends and fans, so make plans to stop by and see what’s happening!)

Be sure to stop by the Prism Comics booth and show your support by purchasing one of their shirts.  Also pick up their “Gay Agenda” guide to SDCC for upcoming panels and highlights.

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To Do: gay love-in at the Hyatt

Let’s not hate on the haters.  Now that it’s out that Doug Manchester paid a bunch of money to prevent the sky from falling and California sliding of into the ocean because of Gay marriage, some folks can’t help but reconsider how they spend their comix bucks next week.

Ya, um, anyone who’s anyone will be getting their drink on at the Oni Party Hyatt this year just like they do every year.  And as Brian Wood points out, Doug Manchester couldn’t be less affected by any boycott we throw at him.  Instead, I say embrace the hate.  Book a room and throw your own gay group sex party.  Somebody print out flyers for the Prism booth.

Image ganked from Mr. Zdarsky’s blog

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Full Disclosure from Platinum Studios

If you haven’t read Van Jensen’s article about the whole going-ons and what-nots with Platinum Studios and its recent we’re-still-keeping-our-property drama, do read it. 

Then, for kicks, read the actual interview in its full context.  Here is a snippet of the full interview between PW and PS (out of context, of course) after the jump.

THEN, read a teeny tiny rumor I heard about loose lips and Wowio!  It’s funny because it’s unsubstantiated.

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Half Pixel makes an ass out of themselves at SDCC

Not satisfied with having just one booth at SDCC, Half Pixel chooses to split up into multiple booths.  They provided this handy graphic to help.

Halfpixel has got the center of the Comic Con floor covered. We have positions in all of the key locations of the convention.

-- The authors will be taking turns at the Image Comics booth, signing copies of the breakout How To Make Webcomics book. Aisle 2700.

-- Over in the IP Pavilion, just below DC Comics, will be home base for me, Dave Kellett (Sheldon) and Kris Straub (Starslip). Aisle 2100.

-- And in the heart of the Webcomics area… the heart of Halfpixel, Scott Kurtz (PvP), will be setting up shop. Aisle 1400.

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Captain Britain & The MI: 13 #3 gets a second printing

So either Marvel didn’t anticipate Captain Britain & The MI: 13 being as successful as they thought, or it’s really that good.  Let’s go with both.  If you haven’t yet subbed to the series, do so now!

Marvel is proud to announce that Captain Britain & The MI: 13 is now three-for-three, as the third issue of 2008’s most critically acclaimed new ongoing series has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). To meet this overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press with Captain Britain & The MI: 13 #3 Second Printing Variant, with a new cover featuring the stunning interior art of Leonard Kirk…and the return of a fallen hero! With everyone from the BBC to Fox News talking about this series, it’s time to learn just why acclaimed scribe Paul Cornell (television’s Doctor Who, upcoming Fantastic Four: True Story) and artist Kirk have received acclaim from all corners for this Secret Invasion spin-off! Marvel PR

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