What happens when you bring an unstable youth into the ranks of a team already on shaky ground? Fireworks, folks. Writer J.T. Krul and artist Nicola Scott have given us all a front seat, too, as TEEN TITANS #89 gives readers a dose of what happens when Damian becomes the latest Robin to sign up for the Teen Titans. But will he be more hindrance than help when a mega-powered teen sets his sites on Silicon Valley? We’re not telling. But click on the pages below for a hint or three.
A body unceremoniously dug out of its grave. A link to Bruce Wayne’s romantic past and tension among the Dynamic Duo of Batman Dick Grayson and Robin. Writer Paul Cornell sprinkles a handful of tantalizing clues with artist Scott McDaniel and in the process builds to one of the coolest villain reveals of the last year.
Canadian heavy metal legends Anvil have signed a new recording contract with The End Records. As recently announced, the band is currently recording their upcoming album entitled Juggernaut of Justice at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California with famed producer Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Airbourne, Filter, Atreyu, Alice Cooper). Juggernaut is due to be released in Spring 2011.
DEAD NEON is the primitive nuclear doom metal project of Las Vegas poet Jarret Keene. Inspired by a morbid tour of the Nevada Test Site with only GOATLORD’s Distorted Birth and LEONARD COHEN’s The Future loaded on a half broken iPod, the music of DEAD NEON conjures a dreadful world ravaged by atomic conflict where survivors inevitably succumb to radiation, starvation, each other.
Modern alternative band, Linkin Park is known for their musical experimentation and technological innovation. Their latest release, A Thousand Suns, has been described as a “journey that explores the conflict between technology and humanity.” In this spirit, the band has teamed up with A.P.E. RADIO, for the November 22 launch of “Linkin Park Radio.”
The righteous book-lovin’ supergroup YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association for the uninitiated, recently released their list of nominations for 2010’s Great Graphic Novels for Teens. The big DH received five excellent nominations—more than Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Image, IDW or Boom! Huzzah! And now, the nominees… Brody’s Ghost: Book 1 by Mark Crilley Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites by Dorkin, Evan and Jill Thompson 365 Samurai And A Few Bowls Of Rice by J.P. Kalonji. The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects by Mike Mignola Grandville by Bryan Talbot Congrats to the nominees and many thanks to YALSA for recognizing these tremendous books! And you know, all these wondrous...
Beasts of Burden The bow-wows of Burden Hill, those slobbering’ investigators of the supernatural, were recently named one of the top ten comics of the year over at Publisher’s Weekly. “Gorgeous artwork and a smart, witty script elevate this tale of household pets who unite to fight occult menaces in idyllic Burden Hill.” It’s true, every dog has his day.
