Tuesday, October 15, 2024

NYCC 2024: Action Figures by JT Studio, Devil Toys & PureArts at Tenacious Toys

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Benny from Tenacious Toys is getting ready to dive headfirst into New York Comic Con setup, but wanted us to see some CRAZY KILLER action figures he'll have available at his booth. Be sure to stop by...its free to gawk!

From Benny - I am personally super excited to expand our focus on RAD action figures this year at NYCC!

This year I focused on three of his favorite manufacturers: JT Studio from Taiwan, Devil Toys from Hong Kong, and PureArts from Canada. 

DC Announces DC GO! — A New Collection of Webcomics for Mobile

DC Comics DC GO
Today DC announced DC GO!, a new frontier of webcomics publishing exclusively on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE (DCUI). The DC GO! collection of webcomics is designed for mobile devices, and a sneak peek of two new series will be free to read as a DC GO! preview starting today. The DC GO! collection will include a mix of original webcomic content plus vertically reformatted DC and MAD Magazine classics, launching November 20, 2024. Check out a preview of the DC GO! collection below and click through to dcuniverseinfinite.com/go for more information.

KOLCHAK Faces Off Against Classic Monsters

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Throughout the course of the fan-favorite 1970s TV show, legendary reporter Carl Kolchak went toe-to-toe with all manner of otherworldly fiends. Now, he will take on his most fearsome foes yet — Dracula, Frankenstein and the Werewolf! Monstrous Books presents a three-issue series of stand-alone comics as well as a deluxe hardcover collection from an all-star lineup of creators coming to Kickstarter this October

Actor and Writer David Dastmalchian (Count Crowley) will team-up with Count Crowley artist Lukas Ketner, and colorist Zac Atkinson, for a Kolchak - Count Crowley 22-page comic book crossover in “Kolchak Meets the Werewolf and Count Crowley,” featuring a cover by Ketner and a variant from superstar artist Matt Wagner (Grendel). Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia) will be writing a 22-page comic book thriller titled “Kolchak Meets Dracula,” with art by Eisner-award nominated artist Alex Lins (Plastic Man No More) with a cover by Colton Worley (Jennifer Blood). And Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) will be collaborating with artist George Quadros (Avatar: The High Ground), and colorist Zac Atkinson on a 22-page comic book called “Kolchak Meets Frankenstein” with a cover from Russ Braun (The Boys). Monstrous Book will publish a deluxe, hardcover edition of KOLCHAK MEETS THE CLASSIC MONSTERS, featuring all three stories and an all-new cover by Dave Acosta (Elvira, Terrorwar). 

STIR OF ECHOES Debuts on 4K UHD for 25th Anniversary

Stir of Echoes Steelbook
Academy Award® nominee Kevin Bacon stars in Stir of Echoes, a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tom Witzky (Bacon) is a blue-collar family man whose world is turned upside down after being hypnotized at a party. Opening a gateway to the supernatural, Tom begins experiencing terrifying visions and becomes obsessed with uncovering a long-buried secret in his Chicago neighborhood. As reality blurs with the paranormal, Tom's descent into madness becomes inevitable. Stir of Echoes arrives on Steelbook® on Amazon from Lionsgate, available in 4K for the first time for its 25th anniversary, featuring exclusive artwork and new bonus content. Available only at Amazon for the suggested retail price of $34.99.

NYCC 2024: New Cases of Judy & Nick in Dynamite's ZOOTOPIA

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The Disney line from Dynamite Entertainment debuts a massive new series to start 2025, as Zootopia finds its way into an ongoing comic book series for the first time ever. Fan-favorite writer Jeff Parker and artist Alessandro Ranaldi invite fans to return to the magical anthropomorphic world of Zootopia each month starting in January!

It’s another beautiful day in the bustling city of Zootopia, where every animal is free to strive to realize their full potential — and one of the most successful among the pack is Tripp Zebrando, owner of the PB&J cell phone company. Their high-tech devices have become the can't-miss gadget for every citizen of Zootopia, and they're about to launch their latest flagship model with a huge publicity event. Everything goes awry when someone has it out for PB&J, set on sabotaging the event and the company by bringing the whole house down — right on top of the unsuspecting crowd!

Disney Jr. Greenlights ‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’

Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends

Today, Disney Jr. announced the greenlight for “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends,” the first preschool Iron Man series which will feature a young Tony Stark (Iron Man) and his world-saving besties, Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk). The young trio work together to make the world a better place, protecting their city and each other. From Disney Branded Television, the series is currently in production and slated for a summer 2025 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+. The new series is part of Disney and Marvel’s expanded strategy to introduce these iconic Avengers characters and stories to a new generation of fans.

English Dub OF “Dragon Ball DAIMA” In Theaters November 10, 11 & 12

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This November, Toei Animation and Fathom Events will present the world English dub premiere of the highly anticipated new series “Dragon Ball DAIMA” as a three-day, limited release, which has now been expanded to include both the United States and Canada and will screen exclusively in more than 1,000 theaters locations during its November 10 - 12 run. Moviegoers will be treated to a special introduction by Japanese actor Masako Nozawa, the voice of Goku, that can only be experienced in theaters.  

Invincible Season Three Set to Return on February 6, 2025

Invincible Season 3
Today, Prime Video revealed the highly anticipated Burger Mart-inspired teaser trailer, which announced the premiere date for the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series Invincible, co-produced by Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios. The first three episodes of Invincible Season Three will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories beginning on Thursday, February 6, 2025, with additional episodic drops available every Thursday through March 13.

Monday, October 14, 2024

NYCC 2024: Fanhome Promises An Expansive Display at Comic Con

Fanhome Spider-Man Build Up Model
Fanhome, the leader in subscription-based collections and models, heads to the 2024 New York Comic Con with an impressive booth stocked with unique subscription-based collectibles and build-up models for pop culture’s most popular and iconic franchises that include Star Wars™, Star Trek, Marvel, Batman, TRANSFORMERS, POWER RANGERS, NASCAR, and films such as Fast & Furious™ and Back to the Future™. Fanhome will be located in Booth #1445.

NYCC 2024: SilverHawks' Space Adventures Start in 2025

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Another one of the most beloved animated classics of the 1980s makes a triumphant return through comics for 2025, as Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products announce a SilverHawks series lifting off in January 2025 with Ed Brisson and George Kambadais.

Announced alongside New York Comic Con almost one year after Dynamite unveiled ThunderCats coming to comics, the sister series joins in the fun! ThunderCats led by writer Declan Shalvey and artist Drew Moss is not even a full year into its run, yet has made a massive impact in the industry and with fans. Its kickoff set a high mark as Dynamite's highest seller in company history, and has kept its momentum with character introductions, new story arcs, spinoffs, and more.