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EXCLUSIVE: 'Fame: Kristen Stewart' Comic Book Preview

Posted 3/17/10 12:51 pm EST by in Bluewater Productions, Hot Stuff, Photos, Preview


Kristen Stewart comic bookFirst it was Lady Gaga on the cover of Bluewater Productions' new line of "Fame" biography comics, then it was "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson. Now Pattinson's "Twilight" co-star, Kristen Stewart, will make her debut as a comic book cover girl — and we have your exclusive first look.

Written by Kim Sherman (who also penned the Robert Pattinson "Fame" comic) with interior art by Warren Martineck and covers by Juanmar Studios and Randy Green, "Fame: Kristen Stewart" promises to "show readers the depth residing in this young woman and the roles she’s beautifully tackled through a series of spot shots, pinups and word art." The 32-page comic hits shelves in June.

Read on for more details about the comic, as well as an exclusive preview of "Fame: Kristen Stewart," courtesy of Bluewater Productions. (Note: This is an early peek at the book, so some pages have not been colored or lettered yet.) Read More...

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PREVIEW: Felicia Day Brings 'The Guild' To Comics

Posted 3/16/10 2:16 pm EST by in Dark Horse, Hot Stuff, News, Preview


Felicia DayWith prominent roles in Joss Whedon's television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and his online musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," actress Felicia Day already has a lot of fans — but for many people (myself included), it's her ongoing web series "The Guild" that first won her a place of honor in our geeky little hearts.

Chronicling the adventures of gamer Cyd Sherman as she navigates the troubled waters of real-life drama and relationships in both the online and offline worlds, "The Guild" has been described as a "love letter to gaming." Day stars, writes and produces the award-winning web series, which recently saw its third season released on DVD.

And now she's bringing it to the comic book world.

MTV News caught up with the hardworking actress/filmmaker to chat about the upcoming "The Guild" comic hitting shelves March 24 from Dark Horse Comics. Day wrote the script for the three-issue series, which will feature art by "Street Angel" creator Jim Rugg. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'The A-Team: Shotgun Wedding' #1 Preview

Posted 3/5/10 12:01 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, IDW Publishing, Preview


A-Team: Shotgun WeddingBack in December, we brought you an exclusive look at preliminary art for "The A-Team: Shotgun Wedding," one of IDW Publishing's upcoming miniseries based on the classic '80s television series receiving a big-screen remake this year.

Featuring the series' well-known characters in the likeness of the film's stars, "Shotgun Wedding" follows Hannibal, B.A. Baracus and the rest of their mercenary team as they head from Alaska to San Diego to foil a terrorist plot.

The first issue of "The A-Team: Shotgun Wedding" arrives on shelves Wednesday (March 10), but you can get an exclusive look at the first nine pages here on Splash Page. Read More...

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First Look At 'Fraggle Rock' Free Comic Book Day Flipbook!

Posted 2/5/10 11:01 am EST by in Archaia Entertainment, Preview


There are a lot of great books being offered up by publishers for this year's year's Free Comic Book Day, but Archaia's "Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock" is high on our list of must-have pickups. Combining a story from David Petersen's award-winning "Mouse Guard" universe with a preview of the upcoming "Fraggle Rock" series, there's a lot to like for fans of every age to like about this one — which is why we're psyched to give Splash Page readers an exclusive sneak peek at the "Fraggle Rock" FCBD comic.

Check it out:

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Archaia's "Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock" FCBD Flipbook will be available at comic book shops on May 1, 2010. Read on for more info and the official solicitation text. Read More...

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First Look At Rob Liefeld's 'Chase Variant' Variant Cover

Posted 2/3/10 12:21 pm EST by in Image Comics, News, Preview


Chase VariantA year ago, comics gossip columnist Rich Johnston gave us "Watchmensch," a parody of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' "Watchmen" that spoofed the industry's relationship with Hollywood and creators' rights. Now he's back with yet another tongue-in-cheek project that should hit close to home: a comic inspired by the collector market.

Published by Image Comics and titled "Chase Variant One Shot (Is All I Need)," the story follows a lethal, four-armed assassin named Chase Variant who was manufactured by a secret agency that only creates a small number of her particularly rare model. Her "limited-edition" status makes her the target of various governments who want a Chase Variant of their own.

Appropriately enough, "Deadpool" and "Youngblood" creator Rob Liefeld — who played a big role in the explosion of variant covers and other elements of the 1990s comic-collector market — has created a limited-edition cover for the issue, which hits shelves today. Read on for your first look at Liefeld's "Chase Variant" cover. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Lady Gaga Comic Book Gets Two New Covers

Posted 2/3/10 10:01 am EST by in Bluewater Productions, News, Photos, Preview


Lady Gaga comic bookLast month, we gave you the first look at "Fame: Lady Gaga," the upcoming biography comic hitting shelves later this year from Bluewater Productions. Since the first cover created such a stir, we're back with an exclusive peek at two more covers planned for the issue.

Just in case you missed the news the first time around, the new line of "Fame" comics will present unauthorized biographies of celebrities from the music and movie world, kicking off with MTV's Woman of the Year, Lady Gaga. According to the publisher, the preview issue of "Fame: Lady Gaga" will be available in May for Free Comic Book Day, and future issues will focus on such notable pop-culture icons as 50 Cent, David Beckham and Taylor Swift.

Earlier this week, we gave you the first look at several covers from the "Fame" comic spotlighting "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Hit-Monkey' Has Arrived. You Have Been Warned.

Posted 2/2/10 2:01 pm EST by in Marvel, News, Preview


Hit-MonkeyEvery now and then, I come across an upcoming project that absolutely demands to be passed along to Splash Page readers. "Hit-Monkey" is exactly that sort of project.

Arriving on Marvel Digital Comics tomorrow, "Hit-Monkey" is a new, original series written by "Deadpool" scribe Daniel Way, with art by Dalibor Talijoc and a great cover by Frank Cho ("Mighty Avengers"). However, while that's all well and good, let's not forget that it's a story about a killer monkey in a tailored business suit... with guns. And we have an exclusive preview of the first issue.

Heck, the official synopsis only makes it more awesome: "A troubled soul, set upon a path of vengeance he does not understand. An assassin without equal, trained in the most secret of killing techniques. A flesh and blood specter, haunting the killers of the world. A monkey…with a gun. Bear witness as the legend is born." Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Robert Pattinson Comic Book Gets A New Cover And Preview Page!

Posted 2/1/10 11:01 am EST by in Bluewater Productions, News, Preview


Robert PattinsonLast month, we gave you the first look at Lady Gaga on the cover of "Fame," Bluewater Productions' new line of celebrity biography comics. While Gaga's debut was certainly big news, "Twilight" fans were most excited about the presence of franchise actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the "Fame" lineup.

Now, we have your first look at a new cover for "Fame: Robert Pattinson," as well as an exclusive preview of interior art from the comic. Arriving on shelves in May, the 32-page comic promises to "trace Pattinson's career from his first performance in Tess of the D'Urbervilles at London's Barnes Theatre to his star turn in the Twilight movies."

Read on for two covers from "Fame: Robert Pattinson" (including a new cover by Paul Andrew Manton), as well as an exclusive page of unfinished interior art from artist Nathaniel Ooten. The comic is written by Kim Sherman. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Female Force: Ellen DeGeneres' Comic Book Preview

Posted 1/29/10 11:01 am EST by in Bluewater Productions, Preview


Ellen DeGeneresLast month, we gave you the first look at "Female Force: Ellen DeGeneres," the latest in Bluewater Productions' line of comic-book biographies of famous women. Back then, we only had unlettered, black-and-white pages from the comic, but now we have an exclusive, finished preview of the issue hitting shelves in March.

The comic promises to follow the entertainer "from her youth in Louisiana, through the endless smoke-filled comedy club circuit, to her breakthrough sitcom and finally as an Emmy-winning daytime talk show host." Written by Sandra C. Ruckdeschel with art by Pedro Ponzo, "Female Force: Ellen DeGeneres" will feature many of the touchstone moments from her career — including her recent addition to the "American Idol" judging panel.

The publisher has also informed MTV News that a portion of the proceeds from the comic will be donated to The Humane Society in DeGeneres' name. Read More...

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FIRST LOOK: 'The Goon' Creator Eric Powell's New 'Buzzard' Miniseries!

Posted 1/22/10 5:01 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News, Photos, Preview


BuzzardEarlier this week, we brought you an exclusive interview with "The Goon" creator Eric Powell about his upcoming return to the series and his character's debut on the iPhone. Today, we have your first look at the project bringing Powell back to The Goon's comic book universe: a three-issue miniseries focusing on Buzzard, the former sheriff turned tragic, flesh-hungry hero.

According to Powell, the series picks up after Buzzard's climactic showdown with the evil Zombie Priest, and finds the cursed hero wandering into a village terrorized by bestial creatures.

"When I originally created Buzzard, he was intended to be a standalone character outside of 'The Goon,'" Powell told MTV News of the character's origins. Read More...

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Cover Artist

Splash Page welcomes Ed Tadem to our cover artist family (our custom-designed theme up top). Currently working on the forthcoming "Avengers" animated series, Tadem's work can also be seen in the "Jackie Karma" issues of Image's "'76," and in "Pop Gun, Volume 1." Ed Tadem can be found online at EdTadem.com.