We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
Trailers for novels and graphic novels/comic books.
Looks to be a little bit of a steampunkish novel by Kristen Simmons called Metaltown. I’m sure this will appeal to some of our listeners that are into steampunk and the apocalyptic genres. Thanks to TorForge’s YouTube channel for the following trailer:
World of Tanks isn’t just a game anymore. Dark Horse Comics and World of Tanks have teamed up to bring everyone a comic book series based around the game. They have Garth Ennis and Carlos Esquerra working on the project, which are fan favorites. So if you are into single issues the first issue will be hitting soon and after the run I’m pretty sure it will be collected into a graphic novel format for collections that feature them. Check out the trailer from Dark Horse Comics YouTube channel:
Dark Horse Comics is starting a new series by Greg Pak and Mirko Colak entitled Kingsway West. For the comic book readers that like to buy the individual issues the first issue is available. For those that like their comic books in collected editions, Dark Horse is pretty good about collecting their series so you can add the title to your collections. You’ll just have to wait a few months. Here’s the trailer through Dark Horse’s YouTube channel:
Titan Comics is producing a new Assassin’s Creed comic series. The series is currently being written by Fred van Lente and illustrated by Dennis Calero. Titan usually makes their titles available in hardback or trade form in you want something that will look nice on a book shelve. If you are into the floppies, which I still enjoy, then be sure to look at your local comic shop for current and back issues of the series. Thanks to Titan Comics’ YouTube channel for the following trailer:
Have you been keeping up with Sarah J. Maas’ a Throne of Glass series. The next book, Empire of Storms, is scheduled for a September release date. Thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing’s YouTube channel for this quick trailer:
This trailer for Danielle Rollins novel Burning looks to be disturbing, but in a good way. Thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing’s YouTube channel for the trailer:
I know it’s the end of July, but I wanted to start sharing Baen Books’ promo videos on their books for each month and to begin with I am starting with July’s Promo Video for Baen Books’ YouTube channel:
DC Entertainment’s YouTube channel has begun streaming a video montage of all the artistic renditions of Wonder Woman through her 75 years history. Check it out:
This one might hit some fancies out there. Flying by Carrie Jones looks to be a mixture of Buffy and Daniel X, so it might be kind of fun. Thanks to TorForge’s YouTube channel for the trailer:
Fans of J. K. Rowling’s Wizardry World are rejoicing. Rowling has recently added a new short story to her Pottermore website of the North American School of Witchcraft and Wizardly Ilvermorny. If you are a fan, but not super fan like me you can jump over to https://www.pottermore.com/ to read the story and get more information about Rowling’s world. Rowling has shared a video trailer for the Ilvermorny short story from the Pottermore YouTube channel that you can check out below: