Video Game Costume Design

June 13, 2013, 12:00 pm

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With graphics improving and next gen console specs promising mind blowing, tear jerking realism the nature of costumes and clothing in games is paramount. There are some things that rarely escape the uncanny valley, such as eyes, flesh tone and hair but more and more fabric can be digitally replicated with greater skill.

One only has to compare the likes of singular block 8-big bodies of the past to the multi-layered flowing robes of the various characters in current game franchises like Assassin's Creed. The attention to detail is just incredible.

As such, I'm going to take a quick look at some of the best examples and uses of costume in video games as well as some of those rather impractical designs *cough* Ivy from Soul Caliber *cough*

Textures can be so intricate, detailed and complex that capturing their essence in game is a hard job. I studied textile design in my late teens and managed to re-write my design brief to incorporate video games because back then I was and to this day still am incredibly passionate about all aspects of gaming.

Yep, this was my "school work"

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GUMMY BEAR CEREAL: Finally, Some Cereal I Can Totally Eat Without Milk

June 13, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Okay, Okay so this isn't so much a box of cereal as it is a really big box of Gummy Bears that you can then pour into a bowl and shove down your face hole (as if you needed a reason to do so).

And thank the candy gods because some of us gluttons are a little embarrassed to break into a Costco-sized bag of Haribo Gummy Bears so early in the morning (EVEN THOUGH WE SO WANT TO) unless, of course, they happen to be in a boxed marked "Cereal" which absolves us of our sin.

So yeah, the sugar content may be a bit higher than say, Bran Flakes:

But at least I'm fucking happy in the morning.

Not like those of you who revel in your dietary superiority as if I'm supposed to give a shit that you spoon globs of regurgitated leafy growth into you stupid face that is low in fat and calories and makes your poo super compact...Geez, maybe all this sugar isn't so great for me.

Shut up self and eat another bowl of Gummy Bear Cereal.

You'll be fine after your heart stops.

Source: Foodiggity

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Triple Shot: BATMAN #21, THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #4, ARTIFACTS #28

June 13, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Can Scott Snyder retell the origin of Batman all the while respecting the past? Has Black Beetle put together the pieces of Labyrinto’s dangerous puzzle? What is the fate of The Glacier Stone?

We just barely answer any of these questions in this week’s Triple Shot! Light week!

BATMAN #21
WRITER: Scott Snyder
PENCILS: Greg Capullo
INKS: Danny Miki
Publication Date: June 13, 2013
Price: $3.99
Publisher: DC Comics
UPC: 6194130640702111
Buy it HERE

Sure, it is Superman week with Man of Steel opening in theaters, and also this Snyder (Scott) writing the new Superman title, Superman: Unchained.

There’s no reason for us not to go back to Wayne Manor for the origin of The Batman in Batman #21. This embossed cover comic is the first in the ‘Zero Year’ storyline—one meant to replace Batman: Year One in The New 52 parlance.

Fans of the Batman Begins will recognize a beat or two, from Bruce Wayne being away from Alfred for a period of time, but this story is all new, all different.

We’re introduced to Bruce’s Uncle Philip (Martha’s Brother) who is running Wayne Enterprises. Also, we get an origin of the giant penny, shining in copper glory in front of Wayne Tower. We get introduced to the Batcave, Riddler, and The Red Hood Gang as well.

Intriguing story here so far but something is missing. I love seeing tales of Bruce Wayne training to become Batman, and let there be a million of them, please! Denny O’Neil and Edward Hannigan’s Shaman delivers an awesome origin of the Batcave from Legends of the Dark Knight, set just before Miller’s Year One.

We’ll see how this susses out, Snyder sneaks in tropes of the Batman lore in interesting ways, but he only has one shot at telling the origin of Batman in The New 52. Trying to top the 26 year old Year One could be daunting, Batman fans have held on to that story very tightly. Snyder’s modernizations and imaginings of the Lucius Fox tech are already super cool here in issue #21.

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WE CAN STOP Making Robots Now: Man Creates A Penis-Drawing Robot...Although It's A Bit Shaky With the Tip

June 13, 2013, 3:00 pm

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Well, It's been a long time coming but I think we have finally reached the zenith of Man-Creating-Robots now that some huge-brained human has created a robot that draws dicks with semen/pee drips.

I wasn't really sure where this whole robot-crazed era was heading (what with all the sex bots and the Roombas out there) but lo and behold, we end, not on a Robot Apocalypse, but on a dick-making machine that takes to paper the way drunk frat guys take to their passed-out brother's face.

I'm a bit relieved really. For a while there I thought I was going to have to fortify my home against a mechanical army and live off of the gross of Candwiches that are stacked in my basement, but I should have had more faith in science.

For, every robot that become sentient and is hell bent on tearing my face off, there are loads more flooding the world with drawings of engorged man meat.

Way to go robots.

Video of penis-drawing robot after the break.

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Symbolism and Biology of the MUTTATIONS from THE HUNGER GAMES

June 13, 2013, 4:00 pm

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With all the children killing each other, it’s hard to remember that Panem actually had quite a few genetically engineered abominations running around their world, in part thanks to their rank stupidity.

They failed to learn the lessons of Australia’s feral species and released genetically engineered animals into the world again and again.

Most of them just did as they pleased without regard for the plans of the Capitol, or otherwise went out of control. They release birds to relay the rebel’s secrets and end up with a constant reminder of their failures in the Mockingjay, they release enhanced Japanese Hornets into North America called “Tracker Jackers” and they promptly lost any control of them.

It’s a fun bit of foreshadowing of how Panem really is run by idiots.

Inventively cruel, but idiots.

The general populace of Panem calls these creatures “Muttations”, a corruption of Mutation and Mutt, neither of which really applies to genetically engineered abominations. The proper name itself can really apply to the ‘unnamed’ Muttations used in the final part of the Hunger Games Katniss first finds herself in. Dog-like creatures released to hunt the remaining competitors down and in the film they end up looking like bulldogs on steroids. In the book, they were much worse.

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MAN OF STEEL (review)

June 14, 2013, 8:22 am

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Review by Clay N Ferno

Produced by Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven,

Emma Thomas, Deborah Snyder

Screenplay by David S. Goyer

Story by Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer

Based on Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster

Directed by Zack Snyder

Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon,

Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne,

Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Russell Crowe

Warner Bros. / PG-13

Superman, though not in the title, and only spoken once in the movie has returned in Man of Steel.

Starring Henry Cavill as Clark/Kal/Superman, Amy Adams as a smart and engaging Lois Lane and Michael Shannon as our villain, last seen in the comics or Superman II, General Zod of Krypton.

Kevin Costner is an earnest, sensitive and sensible Jonathan Kent, Kal’s adoptive father with Diane Lane as Martha Kent by his side. Laurence Fishburne stars as the Daily Planet’s Chief, Perry White.

The film opens on doomed planet Krypton, Russell Crowe as Jor-El helps deliver his son to Lara Lor-Van played by Ayelet Zurer.

With a cast like this, we can’t go wrong, right?

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Contest! Win THE BEST OF BABAR on DVD!

June 14, 2013, 8:00 am

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Discover the wonder of Babar, the Elephant King, in this adventure-packed 3-disc collection. Based on the beloved children's books by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff, this set offers three times the fun as Babar and his jungle pals have adventures galore and non-stop fun, all while learning important lessons of cooperation, teamwork, honesty and patience! Included are the following DVDs:
BABAR: THE MOVIE - It's high comedy and non-stop fun with Babar and his jungle friends in this spectacular feature-length animated motion picture adventure. Also included is a bonus episode from the classic Babar series.
BEST FRIENDS FOREVER - This DVD features four classic Babar episodes from the popular HBO series: "Between Friends", "Friendly Agreement", "An Elephant's Best Friend", and "City Ways".
SCHOOL DAYS - Episodes include "School Days', "Peer Pressure", Every Basket Has a Silver Lining" and "Kings of the Castle"

And we're giving away three copies!

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LUNCHABLES Commercial Goes Hardcore

June 14, 2013, 9:00 am

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Now With More Gangsta Rap

Everybody knows junior high school is fraught with Shakespearean-like backstabbing, political maneuvering and enough peer pressure that would sink the most noble of men.

And apparently, at this particular school of middle learning (in the mash-up commercial below), doing the lunch announcements is akin to Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address and, if done improperly, will cause one will live in shame, thus not making it "Prime Time" (to use the vernacular that the advertisers believe kids quote on a regular basis).

Of course, in my opinion, it doesn't get more Prime Time than a white kid blaring NWA's Fuck the Police while impressionable young people are snacking on the food offerings of their parents.

But perhaps I'm out of loop.

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SEINFELD Quote Posters...Make A Statement About Nothing

June 14, 2013, 10:00 am

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Seeing that I still regularly quote various dialog from Seinfeld, these retro-type posters (from Etsy shop Sign-Feld) are seemingly up my alley.

Of course, it can't only be me who yearns to have one of these lovely prints hanging in her kitchen:

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SCI-FI SERIALS: RETRO CLASSICS

June 14, 2013, 11:00 am

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If you really want to appreciate classic sci-fi films, you can't just watch the feature films; you need to watch the serials. The episodic rhythm of a sci-fi serial is a little like that of a TV show or a comic book, but there's something larger and more urgent about it, something from knowing that it would be complete in 12 or 15 episodes, something from watching it with friends and companions in a theater on a big screen.

For us fans living in the 21st century, watching classic serials is a highly unusual experience.

Below, I'd like to offer very brief history of science fiction serials, then some suggestions for how to watch them, then a list of seven greats for your viewing pleasure. Watching serials isn't easy for us, but it can be fantastic fun - if you know how to do it.

First, some history.

Not counting some adventure serials with brief sci-fi elements, the first real sci-fi serial was THE PHANTOM EMPIRE (1935). Half of it was a Western, but the sci-fi half inspired FLASH GORDON: SPACE SOLDIERS (1936) which in turn initiated the Golden Age of Serials, 1936-1945.

After 1945, serials of decreasing quality continued to appear through 1953, when television finally took over. Adventure serials, Western serials, spy/police serials, and even comic superhero serials were all more numerous than sci-fi serials.

But several sci-fi serials rank among the best serials ever made.

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Paramount Celebrates The Danny Kaye Centennial With Four Premieres Via iTunes

June 14, 2013, 12:00 pm

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Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) announced today that four beloved films starring the incomparable Danny Kaye are available on iTunes for the first time ever in celebration of The Danny Kaye Centennial. Fans can now download the Oscar-nominated biopic The Five Pennies (1959), the musical comedy On the Double (1961), the period comedy The Court Jester (1955) and the hilarious caper Knock on Wood (1954), all quintessential family-friendly films that everyone can enjoy for Father’s Day. This year marks the 60th anniversary for Kaye as a UNICEF ambassador as well as the 60th anniversary of both the Knock on Wood and White Christmas releases.

In The Five Pennies Kaye cuts loose with his trademark dramatic and comedic talents in this success-tempered-with-tears biopic of jazz great Red Nichols, which features legendary performances by Louis Armstrong, along with big band icons Bob Crosby, Ray Anthony and Shelly Manne. In On the Double Kaye stars as Ernie Williams, a G.I. with weak eyes, a weak stomach and weak nerves but an uncanny resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams is asked to impersonate the Colonel, allowing him to make a secret trip East – but what Williams is not told is that the Colonel has recently been a target of Nazi assassins. The Court Jester showcases Kaye’s variety of talents as he plays kind-hearted entertainer Hawkins who disguises himself as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. Hawkins infiltrates the court of the evil villain Basil Rathbone, but when a sorceress hypnotizes him, royal chaos ensues. In Knock on Wood Kaye is a ventriloquist who becomes the target of a spy ring when secret plans are hidden in his dummies’ heads.

The Danny Kaye Centennial, which began in late 2012 and continues into early 2014, is a celebration of events and activities honoring a legendary entertainer and trail blazing humanitarian’s amazing contributions to the arts. The event highlights this uniquely talented man who brought laughter and joy to generations and served as UNICEF’S first Goodwill Ambassador. Kaye received countless accolades during his lifetime including Oscars®, Emmys®, Golden Globes®, The French Legion of Honor, The Kennedy Center Honors and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Beginning in October of 2012 events around the country invited the public to experience the talents that made Danny Kaye one of a kind. These included programs with UNICEF, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Library of Congress, the Paley Center for Media, Sirius XM Radio, Museum of the Moving Image and The New York Pops. The Danny Kaye Centennial will culminate with UNICEF presenting the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award in January 2014.

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ARTIFICIAL SELECTION: A Rap Guide to Evolution...Yeah, You Can Pretty Much Rap About Anything These Days

June 14, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Had I known that it was feasible for a white person to rap about topics like evolution or the Canterbury Tales (like Canadian rap artist Baba Brinkman) then perhaps I would have found myself in a very different career. But alas, I grew up thinking that rap was the poetry of the streets and since I happened to grow up in probably one of the whitest enclaves in Oregon, the only issue I ever had with authority was my epic truancy...and you pretty much can't write a gangsta rap about skipping to school to watch cable (I know, I tried).

But this particular ode Charles Darwin is a bit different than say the Fear of a Black Planet album by Public Enemy, since it was commissioned by micro-biologist Mark Pallen and fucking Peer-Reviewed (yeah, I know, crazy right?)

So, if you happen to like intense intellectual rap or, just like science, take a listen and then ponder how awesome it is to live in a world where shit like this exists.

I know I do.

Video after the break.

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HANNIBAL: "Releves" S1E12 (recap)

June 14, 2013, 2:00 pm

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By Kate McKendry

In the hospital, Will (Hugh Dancy) goes to visit Georgia in her oxygen tank. Georgia tells Will that she knows what she did but doesn’t remember – that it’s more of a bad dream.

She tells him that she dreamed that Will was the one that killed the doctor.

Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) visits Will. Will asks if the fever could have caused his sleep walking and hallucinations – Hannibal tells him it could have, or that it could be other things going on in his head.

Georgia combs her hair. Something in her hair causes a static spark, turning the whole tank into a fire pit.

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WTF FRIDAY: The Conspiracy Edition

June 14, 2013, 3:00 pm

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As conspiracies go, the following one (perpetuated by conspiracy theorist Ed Chiarini) is probably one of the loonier ones that I have seen.

Here's a little bit about what you're going to encounter: NSA whistle blower, Edward Snowden, is not only Mark Zuckerberg's cousin (?), he is also an ACTOR who portrayed the "character" of Tyler Clementi (the young Rutgers student who killed himself after his roommate decided to use Climenti's web cam to spy on him kissing another man)...because that is a totally reasonable assumption right?

And if you think, "Surely this guy can't be serious?" you should probably know that Chiarini also made the claim that The Fonz (Henry Winkler) is actually Iran’s President Ahmadinejad.

So watch the video and then wonder just how crazy is the world in a conspiracy theorist's head.

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Contest! Win JOYLAND By Stephen King!

June 14, 2013, 4:00 pm

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College student Devin Jones took the summer job at Joyland hoping to forget the girl who broke his heart. But he wound up facing something far more terrible: the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child, and dark truths about life—and what comes after—that would change his world forever.

A riveting story about love and loss, about growing up and growing old—and about those who don’t get to do either because death comes for them before their time—JOYLAND is Stephen King at the peak of his storytelling powers. With all the emotional impact of King masterpieces such as The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, JOYLAND is at once a mystery, a horror story, and a bittersweet coming-of-age novel, one that will leave even the most hard-boiled reader profoundly moved.

And thanks to our friends at Titan Books, we're giving away a copy!

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THE COMIC LIST: Releases For 7/10/13

July 9, 2013, 5:00 pm

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After the jump check out a list of which which comics, graphic novels, toys and other pop-culture merchandise will arrive at your local comic shop via Diamond Comics Distributors. Please check with your retailer for availability.

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UPDATED:MILESTONE COMICS Celebrates It's 20th Anniversary With a SDCC Reunion!

July 10, 2013, 6:57 am

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Twenty years ago, Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis and Derek T. Dingle started a revolution in comics with Milestone Media, creating a new comic book universe set in the fictional city of Dakota that focused on minority characters, criminally under-represented in mainstream comic books at that time. Amazing artists and voices rose from Milestone including John Paul Leon, ChrisCross, Shawn Martinbrough, Tommy Lee Edwards, J.Scott.J, Matt Wayne, Prentis Rollins, J.H. Williams III, Humberto Ramos, John Rozum, Eric Battle, Joseph Illidge, Madeleine Blaustein, Jamal Igle, Chris Batista and Harvey Richards. Perhaps too ahead of it's time, Milestone didn't last, but their characters including Shadow Cabinet, Icon and Rocket, Blood Syndicate, Hardware, Xombi and Static are still beloved by hundreds of thousands of fans today.

A decade ago when I started the first incarnation of this site, I was put in touch with Charlotte Fullerton, a talented writer who writes for every cartoon you've enjoyed in recent memory. Unfortunately, she couldn't contribute, but we remained "internet" friends in the crazy way that social media allows. Charlotte was married to Dwayne McDuffie, who passed away the same day as my father a few years ago. The difference is my father had been sick for some time and was 82. Dwayne deserved many, many more years.

I couldn't have been prouder when Charlotte asked me last week if I would share news about The 20th Anniversary of Milestone Comics panel that's taking place at San Diego Comic Con on Friday, July 19th.

If you're going to San Diego and you're one of the few people who are still going because you love comics, treat yourself to seeing and meeting these talented people. Full details after the jump.

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Win 'TRANCE' on Blu-ray Plus The Sexy and Strong Ladies of Film

July 9, 2013, 7:00 pm

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Sexy and Strong: Powerful Ladies Throughout Film History

TRANCE
Debuting on Blu-ray & DVD July 23
DigitalHD July 2
From ACADEMY AWARD®-Winning director Danny Boyle* (Slumdog Millionaire) comes an “exhilarating brain-twister” (New York Post)! After a blow to the head during his attempted robbery of a $27 million Goya painting, Simon (James McAvoy, X-Men: First Class), a fine-art auctioneer, awakens to find that the painting – and his memory – are missing. Forced by his ruthless crime partner Franck (Vincent Cassel, Black Swan) to undergo hypnosis, Simon enters into a deadly love triangle with his seductive hypnotist (Rosario Dawson, Sin City). As the plot twists, the line between reality and dream becomes blurred in this fast-paced, unpredictable, “sexy and suspenseful” (Empire) thriller.
It seems as if there is nothing Rosario Dawson can’t do. She proves herself as a talented actress once more in the film Trance, portraying the tough and seductive Elizabeth. Many other actresses have taken on the difficult task of finding the perfect balance between sexy and strong and taken on the role of portraying a powerful and independent woman. Here, we take a look at these leading ladies and some of the powerful roles they have played.

Halle Berry - Catwoman

There’s not much that has more sex appeal than a woman in a leather cat suit, especially if that woman is someone like Halle Berry! In Catwoman, she portrays a woman who is originally shy, but has a much more powerful side to her. Both of Berry’s personas in the film, Patience and Catwoman, draw the attention of men. After coming back to life with the reflexes of a cat, Catwoman fights with a powerful determination to find out who killed her.

Jennifer Lawrence- The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games introduced us to a brave young girl by the name of Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence. Katniss takes her kid sister’s place in a battle to the death, prepared to face trained killers and a course filled with traps. She unexpectedly gains the attention of all twelve districts of Panem and the love of two handsome young men. Her strength, unique beauty, and skill with a bow and arrow make Katniss a powerful player in the game.

Rosario Dawson- Trance

Rosario Dawson plays the attractive hypnotist Elizabeth in Trance. Throughout the film we see Elizabeth’s ability to lure in men, gaining the affection of both Franck and Simon. But this chick is independent and has a plan of her own. Her cunning personality makes Elizabeth a standout among leading ladies in film.

Keira Knightley- Pirates of the Caribbean

Keira Knightley fit perfectly into the role of Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. She may have been raised to act like a lady and maintain a calm and poised demeanor, but Elizabeth knows how to hold her own against pirates. She has the perfect balance of bravery and beauty.

Cameron Diaz- Charlie’s Angels

All three of Charlie’s Angels have a certain sex appeal about them. But, Cameron Diaz as Natalie Cook seems to stand out, even beside the beautiful Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu. Natalie may come across as goofy and innocent, but she definitely knows how to take down some criminals, often in high heels. Her high kick in Charlie’s Angels had the jaws of men across the world dropping to the floor.

Angelina Jolie- Mr. and Mrs. Smith

You can’t have a list of strong and sexy female characters in film without including at least one of Angelina Jolie’s roles. She has taken on many different characters who have kick ass personalities, to say the least. One of her most memorable roles was Jane Smith in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. As an assassin, Jane certainly knew how to bring on the sex appeal while yielding pretty much any type of weapon.

And we're giving away a copy of Trance on Blu-ray to a Forces of Geek reader!

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Amazon Announces JET CITY COMICS

July 9, 2013, 8:07 pm

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Amazon Publishing Launches Jet City Comics

New imprint to publish original comics from George R.R. Martin, Hugh Howey, and the authors of the bestselling Foreworld Saga

Amazon Publishing today announced the launch of Jet City Comics, a new imprint focused on comics and graphic novels. Jet City launches with new comics from George R.R. Martin, Hugh Howey, and Neal Stephenson, starting with today’s publication of “Symposium #1,” the first original Foreworld comic from the series created by Neal Stephenson, Greg Bear, Mark Teppo, Nicole Galland, Erik Bear, Joseph Brassey and Cooper Moo. Original adaptations of George R.R. Martin’s short story, “Meathouse Man,” and Hugh Howey’s best-selling science fiction novel, Wool, will follow in October. Jet City issues will publish on Kindle as standalone comics, as serialized comics released over multiple episodes, and as bundled graphic novels, with print editions available at amazon.com and other comics retailers.

“It’s a dream to work with superstar authors like George, Hugh and Neal on the launch of a new imprint,” said Alex Carr, Senior Editor of Jet City Comics. “Millions of fans have read and loved their novels, and with Jet City we look forward to opening up these iconic worlds to new audiences. We’re working with an incredible, hand-picked team of comics professionals, writers, artists, and translators, who have done an amazing job developing and expanding these inventive stories. I’m looking forward to the response from comics readers and fans.”

“My fans have been clamoring for the return of Dunk & Egg ever since the graphic novels of “The Hedge Knight” and “The Sworn Sword” went out of print several years ago,” said author George R.R. Martin, “so I am delighted to announce that Jet City Comics is bringing them back—newly formatted for digital readers, and in paper for those who still prefer the traditional formats. And Jet City will be bringing you something new as well: the graphic novel “Meathouse Man,” adapted from one of my strangest, darkest, and most twisted short stories by the amazingly talented Raya Golden. I'm pleased and excited to be a part of Jet City's takeoff. May they fly high.”

“Comics and graphic novels, especially in digital format, represent a unique area for innovation,” said Jeff Belle, Vice President of Amazon Publishing. “Our focus will be on adapting great books for this medium as a means of expanding the audience for our authors, pushing boundaries with new ideas that combine visual and narrative storytelling, and creating compelling new experiences for readers.”

Jet City will publish the following comics in 2013: