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Vertigo gets Tattooed by a Dragon

This will definitely be of interest that you will probably want your library to purchase.  Starting next year Vertigo will be publishing an adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy.  Each book will be published as two volume graphic novels for a total of six graphic novels.  The first novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, will be written by Denise Mina.  Depending on how much is adapted, this collection will probably be geared for your adult section.  Their are some rough parts in the novel that could warrant this shelf placement.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/markets/21711.html

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Figures and Coffee

Asahi Soft Drink company in Japan will be bundling Suzumiya Haruhi no Rittai figures with their cans of Wondo Morning Shot coffee.  The promotional cans will only be sold in Family Mart’s and will begin on December 20 and will be available while supplies last.  I wish they would have promotions like this here more often, one it would make my pocket book even lighter, but it would keep characters alive in the public eye for a longer period of time.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-12-13/haruhi-suzumiya-figures-bundled-with-coffee-cans

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Museum to Host N. Amer. Manga Display

The Kyoto International Manga Museum will be hosting a display titled , “Manga Style – North America”.  Takeshi Miyazawa, Felipe Smith, and Svetlana Chmakova will be the feature artists that represent manga style from North America with approximately a combined 80 pieces of art to view.  The display will be available January 5, 2012 through February 5, 2012.  If you happen to be in the area stop in and support the industry and the event.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-12-13/kyoto-manga-museum-exhibits-manga-inspired-n-american-artists

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New Battleship Trailer

Hasbro wants us to like this movie.  Universal has released a new trailer for the Battleship movie.  To me it looks like a mix of G.I. Joe and Transformers SciFi battle to save the earth from aliens.  This movie might be fun if one goes into it for a fun ride and not looking for the next great movie.  You can almost bet Hasbro will also come out with a version of this game, if they already haven’t.  I know they have a few new versions of Battleship on the store shelves, but I really haven’t looked at them. Thanks to YahooMovies for the follow new trailer.

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Graphic Novel Challenged in School Library

Word from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) lets us know that a concerned parent is calling for the removal of Stuck in the Middle: Seventeen Comics from an Unpleasant Age for language and references to drugs, alcohol, and sex.  The title itself was praised in Booklist, New York Times, and Publishers Weekly.  The CBLDF along with American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom has sent a letter of support, to the school district for the library.  Follow the link below for the full article and letter that was sent to the school on CBLDF’s website.

http://cbldf.org/homepage/cbldf-ala-office-for-intellectual-freedom-speak-out-in-defense-of-comic-facing-removal-from-school-library/

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Gundam Modeling Competition

If you follow the link below, it will take you to the page on AnimeNews Network for additional pictures of the finalist for the Gunpla Builders World Cup 2011.  Entries were from the Gundam Model Kits.  The participants had to be the winner of their international regional finals.  The World Cup will be held in Hong Kong on December 25.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-12-12/1st-gundam-model-builders-world-cup-finalists-displayed

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Fullmetal Trailer

The FUNimation Channel on YouTube has recently added a trailer for the Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos film.  The DVD/Blu-ray discs are scheduled for release in the Spring of 2012.  Mark your calendars so you can let your purchasing agents know when to order the film for your library.