Now Boom! is cashing in on the Planet of the Apes craze which has already begun with the release of the trailer for the upcoming feature “Rise of the Planet of theApes” hitting theaters on August 5.  Once the trailer hit the internet, comic retailers nationwide suddenly made an unprecedented amount of late-breaking advanced re-orders leading to an early sell out of the title.

The official description of the comic series tells us the first issue begins before the original 1968 PLANET OF THE APES movie , but true to the continuity of the first five films.   Although Ape society has reached a new golden age,  there are ripples of dissent amongst both the ape and human ranks.  Tensions will rise and soon all will be caught in chaos, and amidst all this uncertainty, the the fate of The Lawgiver remains an unknown.

Written by Daryl Gregory with art by Carlos Magno, Planet of the Apes #1 will be in stores this Wednesday, April 27.  Better get one while you can!

Peace, love and all that jazz.

Follow me on twitter: @TVStaceyLevin

It’s been an amazing year for our favorite genre and choosing the best of the best was no easy task.  This year’s Golden Melty list was comprised from multiple “Best of” lists, sell-through numbers, reviews, Publisher’s Weekly lists and combing through dozens of message boards to hear what true comic fans are saying.  So, without further ado, the nominees are:

Best Indie Comic Series

It’s that time of year again where the bravest of us venture to malls filled to the brim with over-caffeinated parents trying to get that last talking Elmo plush.  Or maybe you’re trying your best not to drink too much eggnog (what’s really in that stuff anyway) while suppressing an overwhelming desire to snicker at your girlfriend’s mother’s overly festive sweater.  I don’t know about you guys, but I would rather spend my holiday season knocking back a few cold ones and picking the brains of some of the most talented people working in the industry.   Wait a minute, what did I just hear?  Was that a jolly fat man and eight tiny reindeer ?  Not quite, but it’s a holy Christmas miracle, Batman.  The fine peeps at Boom! Studios are giving me exactly what I wanted for the holidays!  Check out their latest announcement.

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE BOOM! STUDIOS 2010 HOLIDAY PARTY @ MELTDOWN COMICS DECEMBER 13, 2010!

IT’S A PARTY AND EVERYONE’S INVITED!

December 1, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Can you believe it’s been a year since our last celebration? Neither can we! But it’s true. It’s time again for the BOOM! Studios holiday party at Meltdown comics, happening Monday, December 13 at 8pm! So won’t you join us? No guests lists, no velvet rope, if you’ve got the gas or the bus fare to make it to Meltdown Comics, you’re invited!

Who: Mix and Mingle with the BOOM! Crew!

When: Monday, December 13th, 8:00pm – till they kick us out!

Where: Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA, 90046

Why: FREE BEER while supplies last!
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) 2009 “Best Publisher” of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox’s 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee, creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!’s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.

Follow on twitter: Jason -@GoTodash

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #1

6 PAGE PREVIEW!

WRITTEN BY IREDEEMABLE’S MARK WAID

ART BY AMAZING SPIDER-MAN’S CHAD HARDIN

About POW! Entertainment

(Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment, Inc. (Pinksheets: POWN) An advanced media and entertainment company, POW! was founded by Stan Lee together with award winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property attorney Arthur Lieberman, Esq. to create, produce and license original intellectual properties. POW! specializes in franchises for the entertainment industry, including animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion.

About BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) 2009 “Best Publisher” of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox’s 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee,creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!’s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.

And if you’re not getting your daily dose of Stan the Man, then I suggest you follow the “Generalissimo” on twitter at @TheRealStanLee as he brandishes his baton to bravely lead his bold brigadiers into battle against the likes of the evil Craig Ferguson.

“Excelsior!”

(There’s that exclamation thing again… I’m just sayin’…)

by: Jason Vaughn

You can also stalk me on twitter as well: @GoTodash.

The weekend is officially on!

Music: Collective Soul – Simple

Don’t miss Sam Humphries signing Monday, July 26th at Meltdown Comics’ “Welcome to LA 2010″ Event.

Our expert speakers will discuss
- What’s successful in comics digital distribution: online, mobile, motion comics, apps, etc.
- Is the iPad a game changer in how we can download and read comics
- How do u reach online core fans to promote comic-related properties in movies (Wolverine, Iron Man, Dark Knight), television, and video games
- How to artists and publishers use social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to create buzz around projects and reach fans. What to tweet about?
- Video games to comics

Register Here

Scheduled speakers include:
- Ira Rubenstein, Marvel, Executive Vice President, Global Digital Media Group (NY) @Marvel
- David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology, which built Marvel and DC comics apps, and its own app of upcoming releases @comixology
- Sam Humphries, comic book writer (Fraggle Rock, CBGB), architect of MySpace Comic Books
- Chip Mosher, BOOM Studios, Marketing Director
- Rich George, IGN Comics Editor @IGN
- Jason Badowar, comic book illustrator (Heroes, True Blood etc.) and co-founder of WEvolt.com, an online platform which digitally distributes and monetizes comic book content via deals with Universal Music, Arcana, and more.
- Moderator: Kevin Winston, Digital LA, founder, former MySpace Integrated Marketing of Movies, Comic Book Channel, Games

We’re looking for speakers, comics app creators, established comic artists using social media, etc. If u r or know a potential speaker contact info@digitalla.net with COMIC as the subject.

AGENDA:
- 7-8p Check-in and networking with light apps, thanks to FILTER
- 8-9:30p. We’ll talk apps and more on our panel + Q&A.;
- 9:30-10p. Even more networking

Register Here

Note: Note: $5 of your registration fee will be donated to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of First Amendment rights for members of the comics community.

We”ll be hosted by Meltdown Comics, LA’s must-see pop culture destination. Meltdown’s large 9000 sq ft store on Sunset will be hosting comic events thruout July leading up to Comic-Con. Check out the schedule at http://meltcomics.com and follow at http://twitter.com/meltdowncomics

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