Month: March 2011

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Shownotes for ComicPop Library Episode 3

Nemesis, by Mark Millar, 2011, Marvel Entertainment.  ISBN: 978-0785148654, $19.99

Green Hornet is not available on DVD yet.

Brain Camp, by Susan Kim, 2010, First Edition.  ISBN: 978-1596433663, $16.99

Richard Stark’s Parker, Vol. 1: Hunter, by Darwin Cooke, 2009, IDW Publishing.  ISBN: 978-1300104930, $24.99

Richard Stark’s Parker, Vol. 2: The Outfit, by Darwin Cooks, 2010, IDW Publishing.  ISBN: 978-1600107627, $ 24.99

The War at Ellsmere, by Faith Erin Hicks, 2008, SLG Publishing.  ISBN: 978-1-59362-140-7, $12.95

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The Man of Steel

ICv2’s site is reporting that the new Superman movie will possibly be subtitled Man of Steel.  Zack Synder is supposedly taking a que from Christopher Nolan, and Nolan’s reboot of the Batman franchise.  This Superman movie will be a reboot that will go with the concept that there were no previous Superman movies.  It will be a fresh start for this franchise just as Batman Begins was a fresh start for the Batman franchise.  Follow the link below for the full article.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19646.html

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Sailor Moon Returns to Shelves

Librarians take notice.  One of the first shojo titles to take hold in the U.S. was Sailor Moon.  It has been out of print for several years.  The exciting news for fans of Sailor Moon and an opportunity to introduce a whole new generation to Sailor Moon is that Kodansha will be reprinting the title in September.  Libraries can replace books that have been missing or fairly worn and for libraries that haven’t had them can pick them up to add to their manga collection.  Follow the link to ICv2’s site for the full article.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19655.html

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Episode 3 of ComicPop Library

This episode we briefly discuss “Nemesis”, “Green Hornet” the movie, and “Brain Camp”.  Then the crew reviews and discusses “Parker: Hunter & Outfit” and “War at Ellsmere”.  A new segment begins this month “Tips & Tricks”.  We give librarians ideas of how they can promote their graphic novels within their library’s.

ComicPop Library Episode 3

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Tron Uprising

ICv2 is reporting that Disney’s XD channel will be airing Tron: Uprising in 2012.  This is an animated series that takes place between the the live action Tron and Tron: Legacy.  Librarians will want to let their animation fans know about this one.  Just by looking at the credits at the end of the trailer it has some big names voicing the characters and probably the most exciting one is at the very end of the trailer it says Bruce Boxleitner will be voicing Tron.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19649.html

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Planned Charity events for Quake/Tsunami Victims

Several individuals and publishers are doing charity events to support the earthquake and Tsunami victims of Japan.  Here are but a few: Margaret Magazine’s manga creators are planning a charity book; Yoshiki, leader of the rock band X Japan, will be auctioning off his custom-made Kawai plexiglas piano with the funds donated to relief efforts; and Akira Toriyama has developed a Youtube message and proceeds raise by playing the video will be donated to relief efforts.  Follow the links to get the articles from Anime News Network and watch the video.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-18/margaret-mag-manga-creators-plan-quake-charity-book

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-03-16/japanese-rocker-yoshiki-auctions-piano-for-charity

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-17/daily-video/dragon-ball-toriyama-raises-quake-funds-via-youtube

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New Daredevil Movie

ICv2 is reporting that 20th Century Fox is taking another chance with the Daredevil movie rights.  The company has hired David Slade to director the new Daredevil movie.  As in all things dealing with the movie industry things can change on a dime.  If your library has any Daredevil fans you might mention that Fox is looking at this property again.  Jump to the full article below.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19633.html

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Hulk #181 Hits High Mark

Another Marvel comic book has made news recently.  The Incredible Hulk #181 has set a sales record for a “Bronze Age” comic book issue.  The significance of Incredible Hulk #181 is that it was the first appearance of Wolverine.  Since his conception Wolverine has been very popular with fans and continues to be to this day.  ICv2 reports that this issue sold for $150,000.  Follow the link to read the brief article.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19631.html