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G.I. Joe’s New Snake Eyes Trailer

IDW Publishing has introduced a new Snake Eyes to the world of G. I. Joe and readers.  The story is written by, long time G. I. Joe scribe, Larry Hama with art by Netho Diaz, who also did the cover art that we have pictured.  The story takes the memories of Snake Eyes and implants them into a different person.  Now remember G. I. Joe, even though is in a fairly present day setting, still uses fantastical storytelling, so just enjoy and have fun with it.  The story lines runs through issue #246 – #250, of G. I. Joe: A Real American Hero, and will be collected afterwards by IDW for libraries and those that like collected editions rather than issues.  Here’s the trailer from IDW’s YouTube channel:

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Gatchaman Trailer

As part of Tatsunoko Production’s 55th Anniversary this year they produced an Inini-T Force anime series and film, part of the Gatchaman franchise.  AnimeNews Network has reported that Viz Media has picked up the distribution rights for both so hopefully we’ll see them here in the North American market.  The trailer below is for Inini-T Force the Movie: Farewell Gatchaman My Friend.  Gatchaman was my first true dive into anime so I for one am definitely looking forward to this release.  Here’s the trailer from Tatsuoko’s YouTube channel:

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Presley Tennant’s Christmas Single “Santa Tell Me” Cover

I know it is after Christmas, but this came in from Presley Tennant and I wanted to feature it.  This fits in with our last post for our Christmas podcast discussing the manga, Sweet Rein.  Presley covers Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” to share the Christmas joy with everyone.  Presley gives our listeners a great rendition of this single with a pure voice that shines through.  The music video has a young feel to it that makes it fun to watch.  It’s going to be exciting to see what other presents Presley will give listeners this next year.  So take a moment after your holiday season to remember the weekend with Presley Tennant’s music video, where she covers “Santa Tell Me”, from her YouTube channel – Richard:

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Ep 17 ComicPopping Manga Style with Sweet Rein

Ep 17 ComicPopping Manga Style with Sweet Rein

Logan and Richard get to meet Santa this year.  He’s not a jolly old elf though.  She’s a teenage high schooler who bumps into her reindeer on the street.  So come meet Santa with us as we discuss Sakura Tsukuba’s manga Sweet Rein.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Sweet Rein, Sakura Tsukuba, Viz Media, 2013.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Santa U Are The One”, 2011 Winter SMTown, Super Junior, SM Town, 2011.
  2. “Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.

Links:

Viz Media’s Webpage

Viz Media’s Facebook Page

Yvonne Ventresca’s Website

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

 

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Presley Tennant’s “BFF” Music Video

Presley Tennant is sharing with our listeners her new single and music video “BFF” that features Well Written.  I love the spin Presley has put on the “BFF” meaning, because we’ve all had them, and to know what I mean you will have to watch and listen to her music video.  Anyway “BFF” lands squarely in the pop genre.  Presley is full of energy in her singing that is shown in this single with its upbeat fast tempo.  But she didn’t stop there.  In her music video she delivers a ton of energy as well, which captures the viewer to watch it.  I love upbeat tempo in my music and this one hits it perfectly for me.  Yes, the single is a little snarky, but that’s part of the appeal.  Have some fun by checking out Presley Tennant’s “BFF” music video from her YouTube channel – Richard:

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Star Trek Comics From IDW

Remember that IDW Publishing has had the Star Trek license for some time now.  So for all the SciFi and Star Trek fans out there and any libraries that might not have had them in their collection, be sure to look for IDW’s many collected editions of their Star Trek comic book lines.  Here’s a glimpse of what they currently have going on from their YouTube channel:

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Eli Lev & The Fortunes Found “Go Down” Single

This is an interesting piece that Eli Lev & The Fortunes Found is sharing with our listeners.  It’s foundation is in the folk genre, but I believe it borrows from the R&B sound and a little electronica mixed in to give’s “Go Down” a fun sound.  When I listen to “Go Down” I’m immediately transported to the Bayou.  Eli Lev & The Fortunes Found’s album All Roads East is forthcoming and they wanted our listeners to enjoy their new single “Go Down” before it hits.  So here’s “Go Down” from Eli Lev & The Fortunes Found SoundCloud page – Richard:

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Ferdinand Trailer

Logan saw this just the other day and said he really enjoyed it.  So if you want something different to see other than Star Wars, he thinks you will enjoy Ferdinand…especially our animation listeners.  MovieClips Trailers channel provides the trailer for us:

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Ep 13 ComicPop Heroes Take on “Copperhead”

Ep 13 ComicPop Heroes Take on “Copperhead”

The old west is alive and well in the town of Copperhead.  Except for the spaceships, advanced technology, and the variety of species that make up the town’s population.  Join Logan and Richard for a short romp to discuss Jay Faerber and Scott Godlewski’s SciFi Western Copperhead, Vol. 1: A New Sheriff in Town.

Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

Item reviewed:

  1. Copperhead, Vol. 1: A New Sheriff in Town, writer – Jay Faerber, artist – Scott Godlewski, Image Comics, 2015.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Roundtable Revival”, Shatter Me, Lindsey Stirling, Lindseystomp Music, 2014.
  2. “Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.

Links:

Image Comics Website

William Schlichter’s Facebook Page

William Schlichter’s BHC Press Authors Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Eleanor Tallie’s Single “Promised Land”

Eleanor Tallie is sharing with the ComicPop listeners her single “Promised Land”.  Eleanor as a nice clear voice that has a smooth quality.  Her voice is very easy to listen to and she uses that smoothness to her advantage with a R&B style sound.  Eleanor calls her style “Neo-Funk”, a mixture of funk, neo-soul, R&B, jam, jazz, and hip-hop.  Interested to see where she goes from here.  Until then here’s Eleanor Tallie’s “Promised Land” through SoundCloud – Richard: