Thor opens up the Summer Blockbusters at the movies. I don’t think anyone will forget, but remind your patrons that enjoy comic books, that Thor is coming out this weekend. See the trailer below thanks to Yahoo Movies.
Free Comic Book Day…This Weekend!
Don’t forget that Free Comic Book Day is this weekend. If your library isn’t participating, let your patrons know that they can go to their local comic shop and possibly book stores. I know Hastings in our area participates in Free Comic Book Day.
Instant Graphic Novel Collection
During the 2011 Texas Library Association annual conference, Eduardo Zepeda of the Weslaco Public Library, won the “Great Graphic Novel Library Giveaway” from Dark Horse Comics. Michel Martens, VP of Book Trade Sales of Dark Horse presented the $20,000 award that included 700 handpicked titles. So if Weslaco didn’t have a graphic novel collection before they have one now. Congratulations to Eduardo and Weslaco Public Library. Follow the link to Dark Horse’s site for the story.
http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/376/dark-horse-comics-fill-texas-library-shelves
Green Hornet Drops
Librarians that are checking out recent DVD/Blu-Ray releases remember that The Green Hornet drops this week. You should be able to find it in your local markets or web stores.
Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes Announced
AnimeNews Network’s site reports that the 15th annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes where announced in the Asahi Shimbun paper. This award is in recognition of manga that follow in Tezuka’s tradition of being a pioneer in manga. Grand Prizes went to the title Jin and Takemitsuzamurai, New Artist Prize went to the title Fullmetal Alchemist. The Short Work Prize went to Keisuke Yamashina. Congratulations to them all, follow the link back for the article.
Doctor Who Music Video Tribute
This video was really fun to listen to and watch. The lyrics are light hearted and if you have seen the Doctor Who episode this is edited around, you know that the episode is a pretty fun episode as well. The song is “Mr. Blue Sky” recorded by Electric Light Orchestra. Great job by Youtuber ManaManaFromBoraBora.
Backlash over Superman
Backlash over Superman renouncing his citizenship has already started. With some people planning on boycotting anything DC Comics right know. This might not have been the best move for DC Comics, since Warner Bros. has the Green Lantern movie coming out in just a few weeks. ICv2’s has a full article on what this story has stirred up at the following link.
New Green Lantern Trailer
Thanks to ICv2 for sharing this new Green Lantern trailer. Provided through You’Tube.
Superman no Longer a U.S. Citizen?
ICv2’s site is reporting that in Superman #900 that the Man of Steel will be renouncing his citizenship to the United States. Very risky move by DC Comics if it is a true major change for the character. Follow the link to read the whole story.
New X-Men Trailer
Thanks to ICv2 for sharing the new X-Men: First Class trailer through Yahoo Movies.