April 2023 – Anime Information

30Apr, 2023

Aria volume 4

After some trouble, I lastly discovered a copy of the current chapter of this stunning series.

As volume 4 begins, it’s summertime on Aqua, as well as Akari as well as her fellow gondolier trainees Aika as well as Alice holiday on a little island. Yes, it’s a bathing fit chapter, however the clothes are reasonable, as well as instead of body parts, the emphasis is on the fun as well as relaxation of the beach. The younger women have never swum in an ocean before, as well as their feelings of happiness as well as discovery are evident in the art.

The crucial message of the series is spelled out here, too. Akari enjoys life so much since she selects to be happy. It’s that basic … as well as a terrific tip to the visitor of exactly how to stop as well as relax.

The second story may be a hazy dream, about Akari as well as the feline president Aria wandering with hot summertime streets. Amano plays with mirage as well as illusion as Akari encounters a hidden awesome location populated by cats, in a mystical story that reminds me of a few of the early tales in the series.

The book likewise includes a chapter introducing the fourth type of fairy. The gondoliers are undines; the warm engineers salamanders; as well as the gravity controllers gnomes. What about air spirits? Akari satisfies a sylph, a shipment person on an airbike. one more story takes the women on holiday to satisfy the legendary finest undine of all, who’s now a grandmotherly type living in the country. While Aika keeps deceiving herself, seeking training, the genuine lesson is once again the requirement for fun as well as enjoyment. (When this story was made into an episode of the anime, strangely, they set it in autumn instead of summer.)

This entry in the series has it all: the peaceful question that’s the bedrock charm of the books; exploration of the world’s mythology; fantasy, action, humor, astounding art. The only thing I’m left wondering is why every character’s name begins with an A.

Here’s hoping that Tokyopop continues the series. however even if they don’t, the last story, featuring all the characters celebrating a fireworks celebration on a riverboat, is a charming note to end on. Everyone’s delighted in the very best holiday ever.

THE UNTOLD history OF 4001 A.D. continues IN RAI #14

Media release — Valiant is pleased to present your first look inside RAI #14 – the next planet-shaking installment of “THE summer OF 4001 A.D.” from new York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (4001 A.D.) and Valiant-exclusive superstar CAFU (UNITY)! On June 22nd, the mantle of Rai passes on to new Japan’s most current champion! but in the formative years of Father’s dark utopia, will new Japan’s newly inaugurated guardian clash against her Father’s despotic doctrine…or endure the sacrifice required to forge a better future?
For the first time ever, experience the violent foundation of Father’s space-born utopia of new Japan…and, with it, the shocking genesis of the line of guardians that bear the name Rai! born and bred by daddy to enforce peace at any cost, follow the next Rai and their successors across two millennia as they chronicle the history of 4001 A.D. – from the launch of new Japan into orbit to the current Rai’s crusade to bring it crashing back down to Earth!

On June 22nd, new Japan pertains to life with blood and sacrifice as the origin of new Japan reaches a sinister new chapter that will reshape everything you thought you knew about the 41st century! Be here as Matt Kindt and CAFU reveal the forgotten history behind “THE summer OF 4001 A.D.” with a sensational new entry point into 2016’s acclaimed crossover event, only in RAI #14 —featuring covers by David Mack (Fight Club 2), Andres Guinaldo (Nightwing), and Ryan Lee (Inhuman)!

Encompassing the core 4001 A.D. event series, the return of Valiant’s acclaimed RAI ongoing series, and four all-new one-shots revealing the future incarnations of the Valiant Universe’s a lot of famous heroes, “THE summer OF 4001 A.D.” is the greatest and a lot of visionary Valiant event to date – and a best introduction to the largest independent superhero universe in comics today.

It all starts here on may 4th in 4001 A.D. #1 (of 4) – the first issue of the all-new, standalone event series following Rai and the 41st century’s a lot of formidable heroes into the fight against new Japan from new York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY II) and superstar artists Clayton Crain (Carnage) and David Mack (Daredevil)!

Then, “THE summer OF 4001 A.D.” explodes with the return of Rai’s award-winning ongoing series in RAI #13 – the first issue of an all-new JUMPING-ON point revealing the origin of new Japan and its very first guardian! discover the vital history behind the dawn of 4001 A.D. here as new York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (NINJAK) and acclaimed artist CAFU (UNITY) unearth the answers behind Father’s tyrannical rise to power. how did new Japan come to orbit Earth? who created Father? and just what is Rai’s true nature…and what happened to his nine earlier predecessors that once patrolled new Japan in his stead? discover the shocking answers as RAI #13 returns to set the events of 4001 A.D. in motion – and reveals the epic arc of the Valiant Universe’s future history!

Plus: “THE summer OF 4001 A.D.” escalates even additionally as a staggering cast of superstar talents come aboard to reveal what the 41st century holds for Valiant’s a lot of famous heroes in a new series of four vital one-shots! featuring X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Shadowman, and the debut of an all-new, top-secret character with a important tie to the present and future of the Valiant Universe, “THE summer OF 4001 A.D.” erupts into full force here with four new chapters from Valiant’s a lot of acclaimed creators, ripped directly from the pages of 4001 A.D.:

4001 A.D.: X-O MANOWAR #1
Written by Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH); Art by Clayton Henry (HARBINGER WARS)
Coming in May

4001 A.D.: BLOODSHOT #1
Written by Jeff Lemire (BLOODSHOT REBORN); Art by Doug Braithwaite (ARMOR HUNTERS)
Coming in June

4001 A.D.: SHADOWMAN #1
Written by Jody Houser (FAITH) & Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG); Art by Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH)
Coming in July

4001 A.D.: [CLASSIFIED] #1
Written by [CLASSIFIED]; Art by [CLASSIFIED]
Coming in August

Each chapter of “THE summer OF THE 4001 A.D.” is created for maximum accessibility and can be read in concert with the core 4001 A.D. series or stand on its own for a centuries-spanning vision of the future.

One hundred years from today, daddy – the benevolent man-made intelligence that governs the island nation of Japan – will get sentience. To defend its borders, daddy will take drastic action by launching Japan into space…where its people can prosper in isolation, away from the overpopulated and resource-deprived planet below. Over the centuries, as new Japan orbits our increasingly unsteady world, it will become a model society – one built on peace, prosperity…and Father’s control.

A thousand years from today, daddy will create the first Rai, founding a lineage of technologically enhanced heroes engineered to defend new Japan and sworn to secure it from all enemiesnull

28Apr, 2023

ACTION lab home entertainment MARCH 2018 SOLICITATIONS

The kind folks at action lab home entertainment have supplied ComicList with their solicitations for comics and other products featured in the January 2018 Previews, scheduled to ship starting March 2018.

ACTIONVERSE volume 1 featuring STRAY- THE ROTTWEILER YEARS

Writer(s): Vito Delsante
Artist Name(s): Sean Izaakse, Lee Gaston, Carlos Cabaleiro and Ares Taveras (art), Wilson Ramos, Jr. and Chris O’Halloran (colors)
Cover Artist(s): Sean Izaakse and Wilson Ramos, Jr.

Since his debut in 2015, fans have wanted to know much more about Stray’s past. and now the secrets can be told! While stray investigates the death of a young boy, he learns the assassin has a connection to the creation of the TeenAegis. What is Ingenue’s plan? and can a collection of the world’s greatest heroes stop her? Collects stray volume two #1-6.

192 pgs./ T / FC $14.99
DIAMOND item CODE
JAN181092 – ACTIONVERSE TP VOL 01 stray ROTTWEILER YEARS

ATHENA VOLTAIRE and THE SORCERER POPE #2

Writer(s): Steve Bryant
Artist Name(s): Ismael Canales (art), Emily Elmer (colors)
Cover Artist(s): Steve Bryant & Jason Millet

The hunt for the mysterious bronze head continues! clues lead Athena and company to a deep sea dive off the coast of Italy—but the Nazi occultists are hot on their trail!

32 pgs./ T / FC $3.99
DIAMOND item CODE
JAN181093 – ATHENA VOLTAIRE and THE SORCERER POPE #2
CVR A BRYANT

GHOUL SCOUTS volume 2: I WAS A TWEENAGE WEREWOLF #1

Writer(s): Steve Bryant
Artist Name(s): mark Stegbauer, Jason Millet
Cover Artist(s): mark Stegbauer, Jason Millet

A new menace stalks full Moon Hollow (Paranormal capital of the World), and that implies it’s up to the Ghoul Scouts to save the day! check out the comic that mark Waid calls “Smart and sharp and military-grade enjoyable!”

32 pgs./ E / FC $3.99
DIAMOND item CODE
JAN181094 – GHOUL SCOUTS TWEENAGE WEREWOLF #1

JUPITER JET #4

Writer(s): Jason Inman & Ashley Victoria Robinson
Artist Name(s): Ben Matsuya (Line art), Mara Jayne Carpenter (Colors) Taylor Esposito (Letters)
Cover Artist(s): Ben Matsuya (Cover A)

Her brother captured, her home burned, things are looking bad for Jupiter Jet – and she only has one choice. break into police headquarters and face Praetor Pluto! plus in part 4 of the origin OF THE JETPACK backup, Jupiter Jet’s dad makes a choice that will change everything in Olympic Heights.

32 pgs./ E / FC $3.99
DIAMOND item CODE
JAN181095 – JUPITER JET #4

MIRACULOUS: ANTIBUG

Writer(s): Zag Entertainment
Artist Name(s): Zag Entertainment
Cover Artist(s): Zag Entertainment
Arranged and Adapted by: Cheryl Black and Nicole D’Andria

As they just captured the akuma of Sabrina, who had become invisible, Ladybug and cat Noir have to fight Chloe, who turned into Antibug after an argument with the real Ladybug. Ladybug will have to confront an opponent with the same powers as hers…will she pull through this time?

64 pgs./ A / FC $4.99
DIAMOND item CODEJAN181096 – amazing #23 ANTIBUG CVR AJAN181097 – amazing #23 ANTIBUG CVR B

PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS YEAR 2 #6

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Christine Hipp, Xenia Pamfil
Cover Artist(s): Christine Hipp, Xenia Pamfil
Variant Cover: Sorah Suhng and Kate Flash

What ever happened to Sunshine? It’s been six weeks because she fell into the inky deep, never to be seen again, yet here she is.

How did Sunshine survive? Where is she now? who is Queen Priya and has she taken an interest in Sunshine? And, many importantly, who is the new girl in Sunshine’s life?

32 pgs./ A / FC $3.99
DIAMOND item CODE
JAN181098 – PRINCELESS RAVEN YEAR 2 #6 love and REVENGE

TOYETICA #7

Writer(s): Marty LeGrow
Artist Name(s): Marty LeGrow
Cover Artist(s): Marty LeGrow

When the whole campus seems to be plotting something, Minky starts to sense that it might be about her. Meanwhile, Trixie’s mystery plan takes a harmful turn when she find herself face to face with a ravenous packrat!

32 pgs./ E / FC 3.99
DIAMOND item CODE
JAN181099 – TOYETICA #7

BIDINIBAND-The Motherland

17Apr, 2023

JOHN MUNNELLY-Hello Word

16Apr, 2023

7.23 hottest COMICS biggest MOVERS update

Each week, GoCollect updates its hottest Comics List. We know which ones jumped the most. So, now it’s time to speculate on why.

Hottest Comics top Ten

Ultimate fallout #4

Amazing Spider-Man #361

Venom #3

Amazing Spider-Man #300

The savage She-Hulk #1

Venom #3 (3rd Printing)

The Eternals #1

Venom #9

Marvel Super-Heroes secret Wars #1

Darth Vader #3

Hottest Comics biggest Movers

JSA secret Files

Our biggest mover this week is JSA secret files #1. moving 937 spots, JSA has landed in spot #63. 9 graded copies sold last week versus the 1 for the first two weeks of July. The highest sold was 9.8 for $128. The top three grades have all increased in price with the demand. most notably, a 9.4 value increased by 178%. tons of these are on the market right now raw. This may be a good investment to get raw then grade it out.

So why were people hopping on the JSA bandwagon last week? Well, it was announced that Noah Centineo will be playing Atom Smasher in Dwane “The Rock” Johnson’s Black Adom. Black Adom is a spinoff of Shazam. While the character, Albert Rothstein, first appeared in a 1983 comic All-Star Squadron #25, his alter was Nuklon, not Atom Smasher. The first appearance of Albert Rothstein as Atom Smasher is in JSA secret files #1. A couple people did seek out All-Star, but not noticeably different than other weeks. right now the movie is scheduled to be released in December of 2021.

What are your thoughts on the casting so far? Noah Centineo commonly plays a teenage heartthrob. most notable would be To All the boys I’ve loved Before, The perfect Date, and the TV series The Fosters. Do you think he can pull off the bulky Atom Smasher?

New Mutants

Climbing the list up 927 spots is The new Mutants #14. 7 graded copies sold last week compared to the 2 the week before, and the 2 before that. The highest sold for $339 and was a 9.8. looking at the CGC Census, there are more 9.6 than 9.8 so the value being that high makes sense.

The new Mutants preview hit YouTube from the 20th Century studio channel where they also announced an at home panel for TODAY, Thursday, July 23rd. After watching the trailer to me the build-up was to the “He’s right, it’s magic” line leading into the girl saying “So am I” and with a flash of her eyes, the action begins. Clearly, the character is Illyana Rasputin as Magik. The new Mutants #14 is the first appearance of Magik. Anya Taylor-Joy is the actress who will be playing Magik alongside Maisie Williams a Wolfsbane. Although we’ve known this for some time, the new trailer most likely sparked interest, yet again, with the hopeful light at the end of the tunnel for this film.

Let’s be real though. will we ever be able to see this film? The first preview came out in 2017! It already got delayed a few times before COVID shut everything down. Commenters pointed out that on the new trailer they didn’t include the date on the release, mentioning that only in the read more section.

Marvel Feature

Moving up 923 spots this week is marvel feature #1. 7 have sold in the past week compared to the other 2 for the first two weeks of July. The highest one from the last week was a 9.0 that sold for $350. The FMV for a 9.8 is $4,900. Makes sense as according to the CGC Census there are only 13 9.8s out there right now. three of those being in the signature series. Of the 12 grades that sold over the last 8 months, 6 values increased while the other 6 decreased. 9.6 decreased by 42% while 8.0 increased by 33.9%.

Marvel feature #1 is the first appearance of the Defenders as Dr. Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk. There was a marvel auction last week auctioning off props from the TV series, The Defenders. However, those characters weren’t the ones featured in this issue. A week ago, an article came out speculating about Sub-Mariner being in doctor strange 2… That would be 2/3s of the original team which may have driven enough people to seek this issue out.

What are your thoughts? let me know in the comments!

Deadpool

Deadpool #1 moved up the list 914 spots. 9 graded copies have sold this month so far when only 9 sold for the whole month of June. The highest sold was a 9.8 that sold for $219. Out of the 7 grades that have sold recently, 5 increased. most notable was 8.0 whose value increased by 89.7%.

Deadpool #1 has a decent list of first appearances. You’ve got T-Ray, Blind Al, and Patch. It’s also the issue where Joe Kelly starts his run. all of that being said… I can’t find anything in the new streams that would connect to why this issue jumped so high on the list. Ryan Reynolds did share the almost used costume for Deadpool 2 last week. Something else that has seen a lot of press within the last week was a statement made by Rob Liefeld.

“You know what? There may not be another Deadpool, and I’m fine.”

Maybe with enough of that talk, people were inclined to take the plunge and purchase this issue. let me know your thoughtnull

16Apr, 2023

7.23 hottest COMICS biggest MOVERS update

Each week, GoCollect updates its hottest Comics List. We know which ones jumped the most. So, now it’s time to speculate on why.

Hottest Comics top Ten

Ultimate fallout #4

Amazing Spider-Man #361

Venom #3

Amazing Spider-Man #300

The savage She-Hulk #1

Venom #3 (3rd Printing)

The Eternals #1

Venom #9

Marvel Super-Heroes secret Wars #1

Darth Vader #3

Hottest Comics biggest Movers

JSA secret Files

Our biggest mover this week is JSA secret files #1. moving 937 spots, JSA has landed in spot #63. 9 graded copies sold last week versus the 1 for the first two weeks of July. The highest sold was 9.8 for $128. The top three grades have all increased in price with the demand. most notably, a 9.4 value increased by 178%. tons of these are on the market right now raw. This may be a good investment to get raw then grade it out.

So why were people hopping on the JSA bandwagon last week? Well, it was announced that Noah Centineo will be playing Atom Smasher in Dwane “The Rock” Johnson’s Black Adom. Black Adom is a spinoff of Shazam. While the character, Albert Rothstein, first appeared in a 1983 comic All-Star Squadron #25, his alter was Nuklon, not Atom Smasher. The first appearance of Albert Rothstein as Atom Smasher is in JSA secret files #1. A couple people did seek out All-Star, but not noticeably different than other weeks. right now the movie is scheduled to be released in December of 2021.

What are your thoughts on the casting so far? Noah Centineo commonly plays a teenage heartthrob. most notable would be To All the boys I’ve loved Before, The perfect Date, and the TV series The Fosters. Do you think he can pull off the bulky Atom Smasher?

New Mutants

Climbing the list up 927 spots is The new Mutants #14. 7 graded copies sold last week compared to the 2 the week before, and the 2 before that. The highest sold for $339 and was a 9.8. looking at the CGC Census, there are more 9.6 than 9.8 so the value being that high makes sense.

The new Mutants preview hit YouTube from the 20th Century studio channel where they also announced an at home panel for TODAY, Thursday, July 23rd. After watching the trailer to me the build-up was to the “He’s right, it’s magic” line leading into the girl saying “So am I” and with a flash of her eyes, the action begins. Clearly, the character is Illyana Rasputin as Magik. The new Mutants #14 is the first appearance of Magik. Anya Taylor-Joy is the actress who will be playing Magik alongside Maisie Williams a Wolfsbane. Although we’ve known this for some time, the new trailer most likely sparked interest, yet again, with the hopeful light at the end of the tunnel for this film.

Let’s be real though. will we ever be able to see this film? The first preview came out in 2017! It already got delayed a few times before COVID shut everything down. Commenters pointed out that on the new trailer they didn’t include the date on the release, mentioning that only in the read more section.

Marvel Feature

Moving up 923 spots this week is marvel feature #1. 7 have sold in the past week compared to the other 2 for the first two weeks of July. The highest one from the last week was a 9.0 that sold for $350. The FMV for a 9.8 is $4,900. Makes sense as according to the CGC Census there are only 13 9.8s out there right now. three of those being in the signature series. Of the 12 grades that sold over the last 8 months, 6 values increased while the other 6 decreased. 9.6 decreased by 42% while 8.0 increased by 33.9%.

Marvel feature #1 is the first appearance of the Defenders as Dr. Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk. There was a marvel auction last week auctioning off props from the TV series, The Defenders. However, those characters weren’t the ones featured in this issue. A week ago, an article came out speculating about Sub-Mariner being in doctor strange 2… That would be 2/3s of the original team which may have driven enough people to seek this issue out.

What are your thoughts? let me know in the comments!

Deadpool

Deadpool #1 moved up the list 914 spots. 9 graded copies have sold this month so far when only 9 sold for the whole month of June. The highest sold was a 9.8 that sold for $219. Out of the 7 grades that have sold recently, 5 increased. most notable was 8.0 whose value increased by 89.7%.

Deadpool #1 has a decent list of first appearances. You’ve got T-Ray, Blind Al, and Patch. It’s also the issue where Joe Kelly starts his run. all of that being said… I can’t find anything in the new streams that would connect to why this issue jumped so high on the list. Ryan Reynolds did share the almost used costume for Deadpool 2 last week. Something else that has seen a lot of press within the last week was a statement made by Rob Liefeld.

“You know what? There may not be another Deadpool, and I’m fine.”

Maybe with enough of that talk, people were inclined to take the plunge and purchase this issue. let me know your thoughtnull

15Apr, 2023

ALEX TOTH’S complete ZORRO now available IN full color

Media release — Alex Toth’s definitive version of Zorro, is now available in a hardcover archival reprint from Hermes Press.
Comic legend Alex Toth’s complete Dell Adventures of Zorro, is finally available in a full color archival reprint. Toth, who defined how action/adventure stories are told, set the conventional for comic books with his Zorro tales. cited by comic book artists, historians, and fans, as some of Toth’s best work, these stories have been painstakingly reconstructed to look better than the original Dell comic books in this deluxe reprint which boasts many extras including a detailed essay on Toth’s career.

Toth, who never had an extended run on any one feature, relied on the quality of his work rather than on the popularity of the comic characters he was working on for his place of distinction in the world of pop culture. Indeed, the stories contained in Hermes Press’ new complete Zorro reprint provide one of the longest “runs” of his work on any one character. Toth’s work on Zorro is infectiously fun, beautifully paced, handsomely composed, and represents quintessential examples of action adventure comic books storytelling. available now!

Alex Toth’s complete Zorro Reprint, Alex Toth’s Zorro, the complete Dell Adventures 240 page all color hard cover, ISBN No.: 9781613450314, $49.99, available everywhere and on Amazon.com, contains four color comics, 882, 920, 933, 960, 976, 1003 and Zorro #12.

BATMAN: THE TELLTALE series game LEADS TO BATMAN: SINS OF THE father

Media release — The prominent video game Batman: The Telltale Series, is adding new plot points to its storyline in a new digital very first comic book miniseries, BATMAN: SINS OF THE FATHER, to be released by DC. The series will bridge the space between the very first as well as second season of the acclaimed game, established by Telltale games as well as licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. TV as well as comic book writer Christos Gage (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Angel & Faith, TV’s Daredevil) will helm the series, with artist Raffaele Ienco (Fantastic Four, Black Knight) making his debut on his very first DC comic book. The story will delve deeper into the narrative, with new details for present game, Batman: The opponent Within. The miniseries will be released digitally beginning February 12, with print problems offered beginning February 21.
“I like the strong options the Telltale games people made in their approach to Batman, by having Bruce Wayne find his father was part of a criminal conspiracy,” stated Gage. “I’m excited to contribute to this world as well as I can’t wait on fans to see Raffaele bring the story to life. He is a fantastic match to the visual style of the game, while adding his unique, hard-hitting take to it.”

After the events of season one, Bruce Wayne is working to rebuild the reputation of his household as well as their company, Wayne Enterprises, while his change ego, Batman, attempts to produce a working connection between himself as well as the GCPD. However, before Bruce can begin reparations for the households impacted by Thomas Wayne, a mysterious figure begins killing people connected with Arkham Asylum. As suspicion falls on the households suing Wayne, Batman will begin his own investigation into the secret assassin—and he’ll paint a target on his own back in the process.

Artist Ienco stated, “I’m thrilled to be making my DC debut drawing such a prominent character like Batman, in addition to working together with the great Christos Gage as well as our editor, Jim Chadwick. I can’t wait to share what Gage as well as I have cooked up for the fans of this series.”

Bi-weekly digital chapters of BATMAN: SINS OF THE father can be downloaded starting February 12 via the DC Comics App, readdcentertainment.com, iBooks, comiXology, Google Play, Kindle store as well as Nook Store. print problems will gather two digital chapters, with BATMAN: SINS OF THE father #1 hitting shelves February 21.

Adele Blanc-Sec film announced for Blu-ray and DVD

The French film adaptation of Jacques Tardi’s graphic novel series The remarkable Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec has been announced for Blu-ray and DVD from Shout! Factory.

Set in 1912, the film was directed and produced by Luc Besson (The fifth Element) and starred Louise Bourgoin. It will be available in the us on August 13 with English and French audio tracks and English subtitles. bonus features announced so far include a making-of featurette, a music featurette, and deleted scenes. The Blu-ray comes with a DVD and digital copy.

Here’s the trailer, which makes her look kind of like a female Indiana Jones. Nifty!

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