'The Wizard Behind the Curtain'
January 4, 2005
Writer Bob Andelman, whose biography of Will Eisner, A Spirited Life , will be published by Dark Horse's M Press imprint in July) sent out the word of Eisner's death and shared these events and anecdotes from Eisner's life.
From Dynamite Entertainment
January 4, 2005
Dynamite Entertainment has announced that it will publish a new ongoing comic series featuring a familiar fiery redhead, Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword .
Licensed Comics Powerhouse Ceases Operations
January 4, 2005
Canadian comics publisher Dreamwaye Productions has ceased operations and is closing its doors.
1917-2005
January 3, 2005
American c om ic pioneer Will Eisner passed away Monday night, January 3rd in Fort Lauderdale following c om plications fr om quadruple bypass surgery. He was 87.
From Moonstone
January 3, 2005
Moonstone Books has announced the acquisition of a license to produce comics based on 1984 cult movie Buckaroo Banzai.
Imported by Diamond
January 2, 2005
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that it will be importing two collectible toy series based on anime characters.
To Develop OGNs
December 29, 2004
Marvel has hired Tokyopop and Marvel vet Mark Paniccia as Senior Editor, charged with '...developing new properties and a new generation of comic book writers and artists.'
With Topps Trading Cards
December 29, 2004
Genius Products will produce animated DVDs for children using the Bazooka Joe brand.
Art by Kelley Jones
December 28, 2004
IDW Publishing has announced that a new Cal McDonald comic written by creator Steve ( 30 Days of Night ) Niles, with art by Kelley Jones, will begin this March.
Fillerbunny in March
December 28, 2004
Slave Labor Graphics has announced that Jhonen ( Invader Zim ) Vasquez has returned to comics with Fillerbunny in My Worst Book Yet! , due out in March.
