Richard Broookman Jr. Mickey Coalwell Royce Kitts
We three gentlemen introduce ourselves and tell how we began and are still reading comic books.
New Collected Editions
Here are four collected trades that libraries might be interested in. Incredibles, Vol. 5 is available from Boom Studios which would be a good addition to your library’s children graphic novel collection. DC has Noche Roja which would appeal to your crime fiction fans. However, Noche Roja is definitely one for the mature reader. Image is rolling out Morning Glories, Vol. 1 – For a Better Future which will appeal to your Teen/Young Adult readers. Morning Glories is set in a private high school academy with that touch of supernatural. The other title libraries might be interested in would be Fringe: Tales from the Fringe. This will be one of those editions that librarians can use to cross promote within your library between the TV series, books and graphic novels.
Simmons Named SVP, Publicity for DC
DC Comic’s website has an article by David Hyde introducing Courtney Simmons. Ms. Simmons has been named the SVP – Publicity, DC Entertainment at Warner Bros. Follow the link for the full article.
Border’s in Bankruptcy
Anime News Network’s site is reporting that Borders has filed for bankruptcy. Any libraries that might have items on order through them might want to check the status of your orders. Follow the link to the article.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-02-16/u.s-bookstore-chain-borders-files-for-bankruptcy
Dark Knight’s next Casting?
ICv2’s site is reporting that Marion Cotillard is in talks with Warner Bros. to possibly take on the role of Thalia Al Ghul in the next Batman movie. Follow the link below for the brief article.
I Am Legion Optioned
ICv2 is reporting that I Am Legion, a French comic that is a World War II vampire tale, has been optioned for an English adaptation. Follow the link to read the short article.
Border’s having Trouble
ICv2’s site has been having articles about Borders possible bankruptcy. ICv2 mentions Wall Street Journal’s article speculating about this looming nearer for the book retailer. Libraries that have accounts with Borders will want to stay on top of this. Follow the link below to ICv2’s full article.
Marvel Fears Itself
Here is Marvel’s next big company event for 2011, “Fear Itself”. After it’s all done then libraries can start purchasing the collected editions, which will be a few months down the road. Follow the link for the short article on Marvel’s website.
First Look at New Movie Spider-Man Costume
Marvel’s site has posted the first look of Spider-Man’s new costume for the upcoming summer movie. Librarians could put this as a screen saver on your Teen/Young Adult computers to draw interest to the movie as well as for your graphic novel collections. Follow the link to the short article.
http://marvel.com/news/story/15102/the_amazing_spider-man_movie_update
I Am Number Four
All of the Teen/Young Adult librarians should recognize this title. Below is a trailer for Dream Works adaptation of I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore. This is pretty close to a comic book flavored movie so it will have a cross over appeal. It is coming out on Feb. 18, so start letting your patrons know about the opening beginning this upcoming Monday to prepare for the Friday release. Thanks to Yahoo for the trailer.