Hey–for those of you who don’t already know–the first issue of our new JOKER’S ASYLUM event hits stands this week. JOKER’S ASYLUM is a group of five one-shoots focusing on Batman’s rogues gallery, each written and drawn by a different creative team. This time around we’re featuring stories on HARLEY QUINN, CLAYFACE, MAD HATTER, KILLER CROC, and of course…  

HobbyStar Comicon Day one – ROUND 1 By Mike Fairservice First day at ComiCon HOBBYSTAR style.  I honestly have to say that the artist alley so far is the highlight of the show for me, mind you that when I got here at 11:00 the vendors were still in setup mode, but they were all very friendly and willing to help me out with any questions I may have had.  They also were able and anxious to get me their business cards so I can set up reviews of their stores, so stay tuned to more store reviews to come in the future.   So this first little excerpt is on my first visit to the artist alley and my interaction with the people in there.  Also, I am on a quest to obtain a copy of New Mutants #98 (1st Appearance of Deadpool)... 

Final Fantasy XIII Review by Mike Fairservice First off, let me apologize for not doing this one sooner.  I have not been with Metal Machine long, and I have had other articles that I wanted to get done first. Giddy anticipation!!! That is what I would have to call what I was experiencing around the release date of Final Fantasy 13 (ff13).  It had been a long time since I had played a FF game let alone bought one, and I think it was the first FF game for the PS3.  

GREG CAPULLO was warmly welcomed as the full-time penciler on HAUNT during a same-day distributor-level sellout of HAUNT #7! Image Comics is rushing a second printing of this first issue of an all-new story arc, written by ROBERT KIRKMAN and inked by series co-creator TODD McFARLANE.  

New York , NY – June 2, 2010 – Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today that it has promoted Joe Quesada to Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment. In this new role, Mr. Quesada will work alongside Alan Fine, Executive Vice President, Office of the President and Chairman of Marvel Studios’ Creative Committee, to ensure that all portrayals of Marvel’s characters and storytelling remain true to the essence of Marvel’s rich history.  

The second DC Showcase animated short, “Jonah Hex,” will appear as a bonus feature on the Special Edition Blu-Ray and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD release of “Batman: Under the Red Hood.”  

Eisner Award winning writer Jeph Loeb partners with industry’s hottest artistic talents on Hulk #22, Ultimate Comics X #2, and Ultimate Comics New Ultimates #2 — three books that just can’t stay on the shelves! Marvel is pleased to announce that these three titles have all sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level) and will return with new printings.  

The Force is back and better than ever – in Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ The Complete Season Two, coming to DVD and high-definition Blu-ray Disc October 26 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video. Featuring cutting-edge animation and a host of special bonus materials, the comprehensive collection explores the farthest reaches of “a galaxy far, far away” with all-new adventures set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe.  

Marvel is pleased to announce that the hottest new release of the year, S.H.I.E.L.D. #1, has sold out for a second time at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level) and will return with S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 Third Printing Variant!  

Mill Creek Entertainment, a recognized leader in value entertainment announces the debut of the complete series of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe on iTunes. The original series aired 2002-2004 on the Cartoon Network and is currently available on DVD. With this newest release, Mill Creek Entertainment continues to bring quality entertainment at low prices to consumers. The complete 39 episode series is available for $10.99 for each of the three seasons. Individual episodes are available for $1.99 each. About He-Man and the Masters of the Universe He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is a modern update of the 1980s series of the same name. The original series made its television debut in 1983 and ran until... 

Marvel is pleased to unveil superstar artist J. Scott Campbell’s gorgeous variant cover to Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat #1. As Spider-Man is stalked during the Grim Hunt, the world’s slyest, smartest and sneakiest jewel thief’s latest heist puts the Black Cat face-to-face with the family that has been terrorizing Spider-Man’s dreams and threatening those closest to him!  

Paradise Comics – Toronto, Ontario: A review by Mike Fairservice I think this is really cool. I just got the go ahead by my masters at Metal Machine to toss up reviews of new comic stores I I manage to find that I haven’t been to before.  I’ll be able to give you a heads up of what I think about the staff, the store and pricing.