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Saturday, May 16, 2009
They Are 'The Scrapyard Detectives'!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

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As a collector / dealer / blogger...  I either buy / trade / or receive many publications and books during each month.  However I do miss seeing many of the new releases because of limited distribution of several of them at comic stores, or that they are self-published and not distributed via the usual channels.

One that I shouldn't have missed, but did, was 'The Scrapyard Detectives' comic book series.  The comics were distributed 'Free' to their targeted market, which would be 8 to 12 year olds. 

I was in correspondence recently with Bill Galvan, who along with Chad Denton were the creators of this kid group comic series.  When I stated I had not seen this series before, The Diversity Foundation of South Jordan,  Utah, who is the publisher,  sent me review copies. 

What I had missed so far were 4 comics, a mystery novel, and an ashcan edition of the comic series.  Who I had missed were the comic creators who worked on the series, including Bill Galvan, Chad Denton, Derek Hunter, George Gladir, Trevor Nielson, Quinn Johnson, JJ Harison, Nathan Shumate, JM DeMatteis, Batton Lash, and Rob Hawkins among others.

Well, now You don't have to miss this series for your kids!  The first three comics were collected in a TPB and are available for sale from your usual sources.  'The Scrapyard Detectives Collected Cases, Volum 1' is in print!

Here is the description of the TPB:

The Scrapyard Detectives are on the case! Join Robert, Jinn and Raymond as they solve the mysteries that affect their community, and learn valuable lessons about teamwork and diversity.

Collecting issues #1-3 of the ongoing all ages comic book series, this volume features three exciting stories. In 'The Case of the Missing Roses,' a new family from India moves into the neighborhood. It's up to the Scrapyard Detectives to find out who vandalized their garden- and why! In 'Patriot Dreams,' the new multi-cultural community center brings people from other backgrounds to the neighborhood, but someone sets it ablaze - with Jinn and Raymond inside! Will the detectives save themselves and solve the mystery in time?

In 'A Friend in Need,' the detectives split apart over multiple cases, one involving Raymond's friend, Ben Crenshaw, who's turning into a bully. With so many cases to solve, the Scrapyard Detectives have to work especially hard. But with so much prejudice, can they still work together as a team? Written by New York Times Bestselling author Jesse Leon McCann! Batton Lash also pens a special back up story- the origin of the Scrapyard Detectives. The introduction to the graphic novel is written by J.M. DeMatteis.

Being an adult, my POV of the series would be different from the targeted age group for this series. However, I found this series to be interesting, fun, entertaining and relevant.  All this, and with a 'message' to boot!  Yet not coming over 'preachy'.  Which is a hard balance to maintain when aiming for this targeted age group.

So if you also did not see this series when it was originally printed and distributed, or if your child saw one of the stories, but not the rest, here is your chance for a 'collected' series while it is still in print.  I enjoyed the artwork and the storylines.  I would believe your child could too!

Reading level: Ages 8-12
Paperback: 106 pages   Cover Price:  $7.95
Publisher: The Diversity Foundation (July 15, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0979719305
ISBN-13: 978-0979719301
Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces

 

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Friday, May 15, 2009
Desperadoes Omnibus - A Review
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

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A Review Of The 'Desperadoes Omnibus'!

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Jeff Mariotte Signing My Copy Of His Desperadoes Omnibus!

Tina and I had a Great Time... At the 16th Birthday Party for the independent book store 'Mysterious Galaxy' on Saturday, May 9th 2009 in San Diego, California!

While there we checked out what books would be of interest to Tina, and what graphic novels or comics TPBs would interest Michael.

One item I immediately knew that I wanted to read was the compilation into TPB format of Jeff Mariotte's Desperadoes comic book series, all five series of them!  Plus it was an opportunity to have Jeff sign the book as he was a featured author speaker that day!

I had read a couple of issues of his third Desperadoes series, 'Quiet Of The Grave', because it was part of a western collection we had purchased recently.  What really grabbed my eyes was that the art was by John Severin, whose work I have admired for years!  So this was my introduction to the series that Jeff plus his array of artists had created since 1997 to 2007.

My first thought on holding the TPB, (Trade Paper Back compilation), was that it was awful heavy!  And it was a great value too!  Cover Priced at only $24.99!   With almost 500 pages of story and art!   So with all five published series to be read in one volume, I was itching to start reading it after having Jeff sign my copy that day!

 

Click Here to our Crime Comics, graphic novels and books!  'A Moment’s Sunlight' - The first series was printed in 1997 by Image Comics.   This series was written by Jeff with pencils and inks drawn by John Cassady who was just making a name for himself at that time.  Here is where the series started with a supernatural bent in a western genre.   A one line sentence on what the book is about:  "the hard-riding heroes first meet while tracking a ritualistic murderer whose crimes gave him supernatural powers".  If I had started here, instead of the third series which drew me in because of John Severin's art... I may have stopped here because yeah, I am a little squeamish.  This is a weird / eerie yarn that brings the four 'Desperadoes' together as they track down a frontier serial killer.  The only problem with this series for me is how the dead children are dealt with graphically in the artwork.  This is definitely not a Code approved comic book series.  However the storyline is well written and the intro to the main characters and their first adventure made me want to ride along to their next one.

Click Here to see our Sci-Fi, Sword and Sorcery comics and graphic novels!  'Epidemic' - Was the second story, and this is when the creator owned comic moved from Image Comics to Homage Comics, a DC Comics imprint. A one line sentence on what this story was about:  The Desperadoes "experience quarantine in a haunted town". This tale was also illustrated by John Cassaday, with additional artwork done by John Lucas.   Once again the storyline was a good read, with a supernatural bent, and the continuation with the same artist was a good choice.

Click Here to see our CLASSICS comics and graphic novels!  'The Quiet of the Grave' - Published in 2001.  A one line sentence on what this story was about:  The Desperadoes meet "a reanimated dead boy with a thirst for revenge".  As stated above, this was the first comics I had read of the series, although I didn't have the complete story.   John Severin worked at EC Comics years ago, and knew how to present HoRRoR and supernatural 'tastefully' then as well as now.  For a storyline that was based on a back-from-the-dead tale of revenge the artwork here fully complemented the script and dialogue.  I don't think this tale could have been completed any better than what is shown here.  Again, I do have my prejudices toward John Severin's art, but it was a nice change of pace after the first two series.

Click Here to our SIGNED Comics, graphic novels and books!  'Banners of Gold' - Was the fourth of the series.  A one line sentence on what this story was about:  The Desperadoes come face to face with "a spiritualist's nightmare".  Here there was a change in artists again.  This series was illustrated by Jeremy Haun who was far different in style from John Severin.   Severin's backgrounds were very detailed, wheras Haun's backgrounds were a lot looser.  Nothing wrong with Haun's artwork, just that it was more of a episodic storyboard similar to what is drawn for a feature film.  Which I actually enjoyed!  Just that after Severin's detailed artwork, this was a little bit of a shock. If read separately like it was first published in 2004, it would have stood nicely on its' own.  Once again Jeff's storyline was an interesting tale blending The Old West with a supernatural mysticism bent.

Click Here to our CGC GRADED Comics, graphic novels and books!  'Buffalo Dreams' - Was the 5th and final series compiled into this Omnibus.  A one line sentence on what this story was about: The Desperadoes go on a "bizarre quest to the birthplace of the buffalo on behalf of Geronimo himself".  It was first published in 2007.  Again we have an artist change, this time the series is illustrated by Alberto Dose.  I had mentioned that we had gone from detailed backgrounds with Severin, to more of a storyboarding style with Hauns.  Now it seemed that the art went back to more detail, and actually a bit too much detail at times.   This dramatic change would only be noticed because it was included in an Omnibus format.  As a separate series, standing alone, the artwork complemented the strange storyline very well.   I enjoyed the adventure, script and dialogue.   This series ended the 5 series Omnibus very well.

This Omnibus presents separate adventures compiled into one volume.  Due to the change in artwork in the last three series, it would be best to read those separately and stop for a while before reading the next series, IMHO.

There is great reading value in this Omnibus.  I am truly surprised at the low cost of obtaining this book at only $24.99, whereas picking up each of the series in their earlier TBP format would have run at least $17.99 each.  

Paperback: 492 pages
Publisher: IDW Publishing (April 8, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1600103804
ISBN-13: 978-1600103803
Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds

I must also say that I am a 'Facebook Friend' of Jeff Mariotte, altho he and I had not met in person until the Birthday Celebration at the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore!   I don't believe that being FB Friends with Jeff unduly influenced my personal opinion in the above reviews of the stories compiled into this Omnibus! 

In closing... Tina or I blog daily on comics and pop culture news and events.  Check out our daily blog posts, and new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online Store

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!

~ Michael 

 

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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Dual.... The Online Graphic Novel
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

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DUAL - The Online Graphic Novel

By Michael Walton

 

I came in at the end of this online graphic novel's first season... after the creator and I became Facebook Friends.  As I do with most invitations to join the new friend's fan page or group page, I did so in this instance. 

Shortly afterwards I received the following message sent to all the members of the 'Dual' Fan Page from Michael Walton: 

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Dual’s first season has drawn to a close this week with the posting of screen 60. These first 60 screens are the set up for a larger story I hope to tell.

If you have not yet checked out the supernatural, action, dramedy that is Dual, please head on over to Zuda to take a peek:  http://www.zudacomics.com/dual

If you have enjoyed Dual (or you might be able to pretend you enjoyed reading Dual), please take a moment to let Zuda know you’d like to see the story continue. Go to : http://www.zudacomics.com/dual

Up near the top of the page, sandwiched between the “FAQs” and “Message Boards” is the “Feedback” link. Click on that little ol’ “Feedback” link and it will take you to a new page which offers you the opportunity to tell the powers-that-be at Zuda how important it is for Dual to continue.

I am very passionate about this project and I appreciate your help.

Thanks for your support.

Mike!

Okay, Now that we have seen what Michael (Mike) Walton wrote to all of his Fan Page members, I realize that most of you haven't seen this project yet. So what is it about?

Well, in the creator's own words... "At age ten, Bill Jensen and his “imaginary” friend, Yasu, inadvertently unleash a devastating power that kills three schoolmates.

A decade later, Bill wrestles with making his way in the world while dealing with the inner turmoil of determining whether Yasu is devil or delusion. Still haunted by the confusing events of their childhood, Bill and Yasu struggle to recognize their extraordinary power and purpose.

Bill’s secret power mysteriously begins to attract the interest of bizarre creatures, including a bulimic werewolf and a man claiming to be an ancient soul-eating dragon. The power’s pull might also be contributing to Bill’s turbulent romance with an unstable witch, named Corina, and luring the attention of a psychotic serial killer.

New aspects of the power begin to manifest just in time to help Bill and Yasu deal with escalating threats, which send the companions spiraling toward an uncertain destiny-- heroic salvation or evil oblivion?"

Okay, so this isn't the normal fare that I usually read, or blog about.  However the storyline in this graphic novel kept me reading until the final page of 'Season One'.

Is it worth mentioning in my Blog?  Yes.  Is it worth continuing?  That would be up to you and the others that find this online graphic novel at zudacomics and indicate there if you think so.  Because you see, Zudacomics.com is a competition of sorts.

As of this blog's posting, the graphic novel's 'Final Rank' was #1 in the competition.  It has had 157,062 page views, and 823 different persons had signed up with Zuda to be able to 'favorite' this entry. 

Is this graphic novel 'outside the box' in its' presentation? Yes it is.  Is the subject matter a little outrageous? Yes it is.  Is this graphic novel the creator's dream project?  Yes it is, because Michael is both the writer and the artist for this graphic novel.

Does this have a chance of making it to publication?  Well, for those of you that don't know, zudacomics.com is now owned by DC Comics, so that should tell you something about the possiblity of this happening, but it is up to the fans of this project to let zudacomics know...

The way I understand Zuda is the following:  Dual won Zuda's June 2008 initial entry competition.  Then each month ten selected submissions compete on Zuda for a 60 screen contract. Zuda users vote for the winning titles.
After the first 60 screens, user feedback helps determine if the title will be renewed.

Michael Walton does have more to do to complete this series, including a cover for it, should it see print.  There is a base of over 700 Facebook Friends for this project over on its' Facebook Fan Page.  

After reading the 60 screens graphic novel as it currently is seen online, and you are interested in seeing and hearing more about it, then Michael Walton invites you to also join his Facebook Fan Page for Dual at:  

http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?h=1637861668#/profile.php?id=1637861668 

Please Note:  The Dual Graphic Novel is not for kids, and contains subject matter that is probably not agreeable for all readers. It is presented here for those that are 'into' that type of story or supernatural genre and is told in a more graphic illustrated format.

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~ Michael 

 

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
They Are Going To Motor City Comic Con 2009!
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Comic Cons

 

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  MEDIA GUESTS Include:  

Julie Newmar, Carrie Fisher, Catherine Bach, Priscilla Barnes, Joyce DeWitt, Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, And Many More! 

 

 

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Julie Newmar (Catwoman) As Seen At The 1996 SDCC

 

 

I am seeing several more of ... My Facebook Friends posting wall comments that they are attending the 2009 Motor City Comic Con, so it's gotta be just around the corner!

Well, it is!  Starting on Friday May 15th, 2009 through Sunday May 17th you should be able to find most, (but not all every day), of the Media Guests listed above, and the Comics Guests listed below!

As per my usual disclaimer, you should check out the Con's web site for guests hours for signings, attendance, and any programs they may be featured at.  You can do this for the Con at: 

http://www.motorcityconventions.com/motor_city_comic_con/index.html

At this late date, I won't be going into what the costs for attending this Con are, but I do want to mention that there are many more guests, both media and comics that should make it worth your while to attend this Con!  Just remember that most media guests do charge additional for their autographs!

Oh... and before I forget... Below are just a few of the Comics Guests that will be exhibiting at the Con!

 

Click Here to our Crime Comics, graphic novels and books!  Sean Forney is one, and I'm not featuring him here just because he also wants to 'Renew CHUCK' like Tina and myself do, LOL!   In 2004 Sean relocated to southern Indiana where he went back to freelancing full time. Since then he has worked on several small press comic books, including Scarlet Huntress which he and his wife Steph self published. He has also worked with clients like Payville USA, Poets Paper, Torinity Publishing, and BGSU Magazine.

Click Here to see our Sci-Fi, Sword and Sorcery comics and graphic novels!  Katie Cook has done licensed and comic work for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, HEROES, Lord of the Rings, and more.  She is currently working on her Sketchbook that she could display / sell at conventions like this one! 

Click Here to see our MARVEL SUPERHERO comics and graphic novels!  Mark Texeira doesn't need any major buildup here in my Blog... As he has been mentioned several times in the last six months!  However, please note that while Tex will be available all days of this convention for signing and sketching while at the show, you will need to coordinate with Robin Dale of Eva Ink/Woodcrest in Motor City for details and pricing.

And I did say several Comics Guests right???

Well, You'll also find Frank Brunner, Russ Heath, Michael DiPascale, Tom DeFalco, Dwayne McDuffie, Pam Bliss, Diane Day, Jay Fife, Franchesco, Jason Howard, J.E. Lozano, Tony Miello, Bruce Gerlach, and Sean Shaw there among many more!

If I missed any of my Facebook Friends, feel free to comment or message me to be added on here and any wall comments I may be making up to and during the Con itself! 

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
It Really Is Hot Stuff !
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Topic: Comic Books - New

 

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It Really Is 'Hot Stuff'!

Harvey Comics Classics Volume 3 From Dark Horse Books!

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Michael In His Daredevil T-Shirt While Holding The Hot Stuff Classics Volume!

 

As a collector / dealer / blogger...  I either buy / trade / or receive many publications and books during each month.  I am not able to read them all at once, and choose what I want to read, unless it was submitted for possible review, or ask my wife Tina if she would like to 'guest blog' on something I think may interest her.

This Harvey Comics Classics Volume is one that I want to definitely blog about in both versions of my Blog, as this trade paper back compilation is one that is of great value.  Both for historical reference value and monetary value. 

Plus in my case, for nostalgia value.  You see, before I turned into a 'Marvel Zombie' years ago, I read many Harvey Comics as a young child. My Great-Aunt and Uncle were the ones that got me reading comics, as they always bought new ones for my younger brother and I to read at their house, or brought them down to my folks house for us to read when they visited.

In the bags of comics would be many Harvey titles, including Richie Rich, Casper, Baby Huey, and Hot Stuff.

The darnedest thing is, I wonder if they even knew that this 'Hot Stuff' was truly a 'Little Devil'?  There is one story inside this book that makes reference to who his father is! 

This Volume has a great foreward by Mark Arnold. In addition the book has a historical introduction by Jerry Beck.  Both of these men are persons I have blogged about before, and they are truly knowledgable on the Harvey Comics Universe!  This is what I call the 'historical reference value' to this book!

Here is where it took me a little time to read all of this volume.  It really does have 110 Classic Comics Stories from 1957 - 1966 in this volume!  You would think that these being 'funnybook' stories, that one could zip right through the stories.  After all, the stories range from one page to five pages, with a few continued stories going to an additional five pages.

But you know what?  There really is a lot of reading to these stories!  So there is the monetary value to this volume! Actually 480 pages to this book! Plus sixty-four of the pages are in color!  The rest are in black & white but look like they were drawn yesterday!  A great reproduction of the original comics!

I want to thank Jemiah Jefferson for turning me on to this series from Dark Horse.  It truly was 'refreshing' as well as 'nostalgic' to read many of the early stories when I was a kid again. 

BTW, Hot Stuff was the only Harvey Comics Character to first appear in his own self-titled comic. (The other characters were first introduced in other titles, before receiving their own title.) His comic was 'Hot Stuff, The Little Devil' and it was first published in 1957.  And oh yeah, for a change of pace, there were also appearances of Stumbo the Giant in his comic, and there are several of Stumbo's  stories reprinted here in this volume also!

If you are a Baby Boomer, and remember these stories as a kid, you probably would have fun re-reading them again, and catching up on the ones you missed later like I did.  Plus your kids or grand-kids probably haven't seen this series, because most of the comic books from the original series that I even see today are way too beat up to purchase for resale.  Again talk about value... only $19.95 for the cover price of this Volume!   I gotta check out the other four Volumes in this series that feature Richie Rich, Casper, Baby Huey, and the 'Harvey Girls' - Little Dot, Little Lotta, and Little Audrey!   

Publication Date: April 02, 2008
Format: FC & b&w, 480 pages, TPB, 7" x 10"
Price: $19.95
Age range: AA+
ISBN-10: 1-59307-914-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-59307-914-7

For more info: 

http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/14-341/Harvey-Comics-Classics-Volume-3-Hot-Stuff-TPB

 

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~ Michael  (and Tina)

 

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Posted by makeitsomarketing at 5:26 AM PDT
Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:45 PM PDT
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