RIP Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch
Adam Yauch, MCA of The Beastie Boys (AP)
The Associated Press reports that Adam Yauch, aka MCA of The Beastie Boys, has died at 47.
Yauch was diagnosed with a cancerous salivary gland in 2009.
The Beasties are one of my all-time favorites, and my condolences go out to MCA’s family, friends and fans.
Transformers Prime: Tunnel Vision exclusive images
Take a look at two exclusive images from the “Transformers Prime” episode “Tunnel Vision,” exclusively on Nerdage. The images feature the Autobot Arcee and the Decepticon Knock Out.
Here’s the description of the episode, from the Hub:
Transformers Prime EP 212 – “Tunnel Vision”
Team Prime splits off in a race to beat Megatron to the next four Iacon relics; the first mission takes Arcee and Bumblebee into New York’s subway tunnels. Don’t miss all the action, this Saturday May 5, at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT, on The Hub.
Knock Out is one of the only Decepticons to feature an automobile-based alternate form; Arcee’s a trusted Autobot lieutenant that’s probably the most prominent female Transformer.
- Matt Price
Happy Star Wars Day 2012!
Happy Star Wars Day! The unofficial Star Wars holiday is based on a pun on a line from the films –”May the Force be with you” becomes “May the fourth be with you.”
Mimoco (www.Mimoco.com) is celebrating by announcing new, limited-edition Darth Maul MIMOBOTs, who will join fellow Star Wars MIMOBOT USB character flash drives.
From Mimico:
May the 4th be with you! Mimoco, makers of the MIMOBOT® collection of designer USB flash drives and MIMOMICRO™ card readers, is celebrating Star Wars Day (May the 4th… get it?!) with a limited edition release of the deadly Sith warrior, Darth Maul in a run of 504 units.
Star Wars Day was created by the Star Wars fan community to celebrate all things Star Wars, and with this limited edition Hooded Darth Maul MIMOBOT®, featuring his characteristic cape, deadly double-bladed light saber, and fierce yellow grimace, Mimoco is more than ready to honor this holiest of days. There is no better time to revisit one of George Lucas’ most mysterious and compelling villains, especially following the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D.
Available in 8GB to 64GB capacities, Hooded Darth Maul MIMOBOT® lets you channel your emotions, (even the dark ones), as you store and transport all your digital music, pics, documents, and more. And with exclusive preloaded digital extras that include Star Wars-themed icons, avatars, screensavers, wallpapers, and the mimoByte™ sound software that plays authentic Star Wars audio clips when MIMOBOT is inserted or ejected from your computer, your limited edition Hooded Darth Maul MIMOBOT will make this May the 4th the best Star Wars Day ever!
Click past the cut for more images and a video featuring Mimobot USB flash drives.
- Matt Price
Free Comic Book Day – Oklahoma City-area locations
Free Comic Book Day is Saturday! The following are Oklahoma City metro area stores that are participating:
A I Comics, 701 W Edmond Road, Suite G, Edmond; 285-5023
All-Star Comics, 6900 N May Ave., Suite 10; 842-7800
Atomik Pop, 7884 S Western; 635-0848
Bibliotech, 123 E Main, Shawnee; 275-9494
Hastings, 1105C Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon; 350-1803
Hastings, 2300 W Main, Norman; 329-5529
New World Comics, 6219 N Meridian; 721-7634
New World Games & Comics, 4435 SE 29, Del City; 677-2559
Second Chance Books & Comics, 3909 N MacArthur Blvd., 603-7151
Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N Porter, Norman; 360-6866*
Vintage Stock, 7201 SE 29, Suite 208, Midwest City; 732-1140
Wizards Games, 749 Jenkins, Norman; 292-4263
*disclosure: I co-own this store.
- Matt Price
Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans to appear on “The View”
ABC will welcome Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth, two of the co-stars of “Marvel’s The Avengers,” to the show on Friday, May 4, according to an e-mail from ABC.
“Marvel’s The Avengers,” opens in theaters May 4.
Evans portrays Captain America, while Hemsworth portrays Thor.
- Matt Price
The best-selling Avengers comic of all time?
With the “Avengers” movie about to open, Comichron looks back at the best-selling Avengers comics.
Comichron reports that the best-selling “Avengers” issue of all-time is likely “Avengers” Vol. 2 #1, from the “Heroes Reborn” relaunch of the title under Rob Liefeld.
Liefeld reacted to the post via twitter:
“Yes, everyone, i have the best selling AVENGERS issue of (all) time!” he wrote. “Did I mention I didn’t need Wolverine or Spider man to juice the #’s??? Best selling Avengers EVAH baby!! Too funny!”
Comichron reports “Avengers” Vol. 2, No. 1 had preorders through Heroes World Distribution of 276,734 copies, which does not include newsstand or subscription distribution.
- Matt Price
Avengers vs X-Men 3 review: Captain America vs. Wolverine!
Ed Brubaker writes “Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 3, featuring art by John Romita Jr. The cover promises a fight that’s made for some great comics before — Captain America vs. Wolverine!
While the overall story arc doesn’t move that far forward, Brubaker – the man who has written what’s become one of the longest sustained “Captain America” runs of all time – puts Captain America and Wolverine in conflict over how the Avengers will pursue Hope, the mutant who seems to be gaining the powers of the Phoenix.
It’s a lot of action, some misdirection, and mainly a good Wolverine/Cap issue. It’s likely to have repercussions as the series progresses, as well. You can quibble with bits of the motivation, but I think it all comes together by the end. Overall, a solid continuation of what’s been an entertaining series so far. The key event of this issue is the Cap/Wolverine showdown – but that’s worth the price of admission.
- Matt Price
Click past the cut for a preview!
Original TMNT drawing for sale; Avengers tickets are hot; Batman vs Bane
Matt and Kyle discuss the auction of an original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles drawing; Avengers ticket sales and Batman facing Bane in the Planet 46 Comics Show.
TURTLES FOR SALE
The first full drawing of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will go up for auction this May.
According to Heritage Auctions in Dallas, the image was created in late November 1983 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It will be part of Heritage Auctions’ May 10-11 Vintage Comics & Comic Art Signature® Auction. The drawing is being consigned by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, and is expected to bring more than $50,000.
* QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who is your favorite Ninja Turtle?
AVENGERS WINNER
The winner of the Ultimate Avengers Marathon at Harkins Bricktown 16 is Katie!
The marathon starts Thursday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. and will feature The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and Iron Man 2, Thor in 3D and Captain America in 3D before finishing off with The Avengers in 3D at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 4.
Tickets are $25 and are currently on sale at www.harkinstheatres.com/avengers or at the Harkins Bricktown 16 box office.
According to MovieTickets.com, Marvel’s The Avengers has pre-sold more tickets in the United States than Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger combined.
BATMAN VS BANE
New promotional art for “The Dark Knight Rises” was revealed at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, including a look at Batman and Bane locked in battle. Batman is played by Christian Bale, and Bane is played by Tom Hardy. The third of Christopher Nolan’s Batman films is set for a July 18 release.
REVIEW FILE
* AVX Versus #1 –Jason Aaron, Adam Kubert
AVX Versus is the “just the fights” tie-in series to “Avengers vs. X-Men,” and there are 2 stories in the first issue. Iron Man vs. Magneto by Jason Aaron and Adam Kubert, and Thing vs. Namor by Kathryn Immonen and Stuart Immonen.
So this is sort of the “Street Fighter” version of the AVX series, and if you like to play, “Who Would Win in a Fight, Spider-Man or Wolverine,” well, this could be just the book for you. Well-written and well-drawn, but it is, by it’s designs, kind of like watching video game fights. With some clever dialogue.
* MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 1 - Dan Slott, Ty Templeton, and others
The first story in this issue, with art by Nuno Plati, gives the basic rundown of the new “Ultimate Spider-Man” series with recaps interspersed with Spidey fighting the Shocker.
In the second story, by Dan Slott and Ty Templeton, Peter Parker is replaced at school by a SHIELD android while Spider-Man is on the path of Hydra. Some funny moments and some great artwork by a team I’d like to see more of.
There are also remixed comics, classic Lee-Ditko comics given new “humorous” dialogue by modern writers, but this was a bit of a mixed bag.
* Popeye #1 – Roger Langridge, Bruce Ozella
IDW brings back Popeye the Sailor Man in a new miniseries that pays homage to the character’s past.
In the first issue, Olive Oyl’s brother Castor suggests the group go to a remote island to find a mysterious animal that appears to be another Eugene the Jeep. He thinks they could get rich breeding them. Popeye agrees to go to find a companion for Eugene. The Ozella art is similar to E.C. Segar’s classic strips, and Langridge has a good feel for the humor and pacing of the story. With sea adventures, humor, fisticuffs and more, this comic could have popped out of a time machine. It’s great fun for all ages.
Avengers vs X-Men 2 review; Amazing Spider-Man posters; Gambit returns
Kyle is excited as Matt and Kyle discuss the return of Gambit on the Planet 46 Comics Show.
Monday movie quote challenge #178
“Have some respect for yourself. Don’t you know, if you let people walk over you now, they’ll be walking over you for the rest of your life. Look at me. You think I’m gonna spend the rest of my life in this slop house?”
Identify who said the above quote in what film in the comments!
