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ELIZABETH BANKS Developing DC's DOCTOR THIRTEEN for CW - Report

PROJECT 13 is reportedly in development for the CW.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37034-elizabeth-banks-developing-dc-s-doctor-thirteen-for-cw-report.html

ED PISKOR Finds the Big Picture For 'Auteur Comics' in X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN

X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN auteur Ed Piskor discusses his in depth process for turning all of X-Men history into one single story.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37026-x-men-grand-design-1-interview.html

Best Shots Rapid-Fire Reviews: BATMAN #33, MIGHTY THOR #700, RUGRATS #1, More

As well as DEADPOOL VS. OLD MAN LOGAN #1, GO GO POWER RANGERS #4, GREEN LANTERNS #33, and INVINCIBLE #141.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37032-best-shots-reviews-batman-33-mighty-thor-700-rugrats-1-more.html

AVATAR PRESS January 2018 Solicitations

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A Contract with God - Will Eisner

A Contract with God Will Eisner Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $12.99 Publish Date: December 17, 2006 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Seller: W. W. Norton

The first graphic novel—a mesmerizing fictional chronicle of a universal American experience. Through a quartet of four interwoven stories, A Contract With God express the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue in the Bronx. This is the legendary book that launched a new art form and reaffirmed Will Eisner as one of the great pioneers of American graphics.

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Breaking In & Breaking Out With MY RIOT's EMMETT HELEN

From SCAD to RICKY & MORTY with some positive vibes out of HEROESCON.

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https://www.newsarama.com/36966-up-coming-my-riot-s-emmett-helen.html

ComicsPRO Sets 2018 & 2020 Annual Meetings In Portland

As well as a new one-day conference in the fall.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37031-comicpro-sets-2018-2020-annual-meetings-in-portland.html

BLACK MASK STUDIOS January 2018 Solicitations

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South Park: The Fractured but Whole Video Game Review

By: Thomas Riccardi

There was a legend that was foretold about how a new kid would come to the land known as South Park. This new kid would have talents that no one had ever seen before and would rise to become king of this land. However, all is not well as the coon has transported back in time to assemble his friends to fight crime. As the new kid, will you rise to the occasion and be able to take down the criminal syndicate that has gripped this town? Or will you succumb to the dark powers that have South Park in its tight grip? This is the backstory of the new game from Ubisoft and South Park studios called South Park: The Fractured but Whole.

This is Ubisoft’s second entry in the South Park RPG lineup and since the original’s release, it’s clear things have been improved. However, there are still similarities such as choosing your character class and you have a few to choose from. The three that are available at the start of the game are Blaster (inflict foes with fire attacks from long range that burn and push back foes), Speedster (being able to move fast on the battlefield and to get in and out of tight situations quickly), and Brutalist (for getting up close and personal with your foes as you beat them down into the dirt). There are other classes that can be unlocked throughout the game, giving you new powers and abilities, which include cyborg, karate kid, assassin, commander, and many more! Twelve classes in total are available in this game and that beats out the previous incarnation by at least four-fold!

When you start a new game you are given the chance to customize your character by the way he looks, including the character’s skin color. This is important as this affects the difficulty of the game. Yes, you heard correctly: someone with a white skin color will have an easier difficulty while someone who has a darker skin color will find the game more challenging. This difficulty does not affect combat, but does affect every other aspect of the game. For example, NPCs will interact with you differently, like getting help when you need it or getting entry to other areas of the map instead of having to work for them.

Further, there are some parts of the map that are blocked off with red Lego bricks called lava. You cannot pass it and if you step on it, it will kill you. Some people have found this scalability to be offensive; however, if you take offense to just this, you might want to stick to the latest first person shooter or sports game.

Combat also has been tweaked, but it is essentially the same as the last game and based on a grid system where you move your characters, attack enemies, and dodge incoming attacks. You can also pull enemies toward you as well as push them against other enemies or other hazards on the battlefield. This results in them taking an additional bit of damage and it gives you the edge in battle, not to mention the fact that you can inflict certain types of damage that can disorient or even do damage over time. For example, the blaster has a fireball attack that can cause enemies to burn and take residual damage at every turn. But be warned: your character is not all-powerful and will have to take on a weakness at some point. These weaknesses will make it more difficult to combat a certain type of enemy, so choose wisely! Also, you have the ability to use your farts as a weapon, but take heed: you need to be careful with this as you might rip one that tears a hole in space and time!

Another new thing introduced to this series is the day and night cycles. While some of the areas of South Park may look innocent and safe during the day, those same places take on a new look during the night. After you are done exploring the town during the day, you can go back home, crawl into bed, and experience the town by night! There are certain places, NPCs, and enemies that only come out during the night so it is crucial that you plan out each day and night cycle carefully so you don’t miss out on some of the quests and characters during one cycle or the other.

This review barely scratches the surface of this latest masterpiece from Ubisoft. Believe me when I tell you that if you are a fan of South Park, you must go out and get a copy of this game because it is absolutely amazing. Even if you are a casual fan of this franchise but you love an in-depth superhero RPG, I would still urge you to check this game out. Also, there are more than a few DLCs planned for this game that will give you new places to discover and missions to unlock. The one I am looking forward to playing is “From Dusk ‘til Casa Bonita” where players will be travel to the famed location to deal with a demonic presence that haunts the famed restaurant. For more information on this game, head over to Ubisoft’s website and get ready to liberate the town of South Park!

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Time Variance Authority On DEADPOOL's Hit List In DESPICABLE #288 Preview

He's out to kill another time-traveler, CABLE, as well.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37018-time-variance-authority-on-deapool-s-hit-list-in-despicable-288-preview.html

ONI PRESS Invites You to Join THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY

Katie O'Neill's hit webcomic comes to print. Get a cup of tea and a dragon and join us, why don’t you?

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https://www.newsarama.com/37023-katie-oneill-invites-you-to-join-the-tea-dragon-society.html

New STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT 2 Single Player Trailer

See what happened after THE EMPEROR's death.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37028-new-star-wars-battelfront-2-single-player-trailer.html

A RAVEN Portends A Hidden Nation of Magic & Monsters In BACKWAYS #1 Preview

A dark NARNIA-n style story.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37020-a-raven-portends-a-hidden-nation-of-magic-monsters-in-backways-1-preview.html

AVENGERS: NO SURRENDER Launch Party Variants

Including VENOMIZED VOYAGER and A twist on a classic.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37025-avengers-no-surrender-launch-party-variants.html

Newsprint Publisher ALTERNA Begins TV Commercials In NEW ENGLAND

In partnership with two local comic shops.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37015-newsprint-publisher-alterna-begins-tv-commercials-in-new-england.html

PACIFIC RIM: AFTERMATH To Bridge The Gap Between The Two Films

About the Pentecost family.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37022-pacific-rim-aftermath-to-bridge-the-gap-between-the-two-films.html

THOR & LOKI Execute Plan ‘Get Help!’

This is not how CAPTAIN AMERICA would conduct himself in an elevator.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37021-thor-loki-execute-plan-get-help.html

March: Book One - John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell

March: Book One John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $9.99 Publish Date: August 13, 2013 Publisher: Top Shelf Productions Seller: Top Shelf Productions, Inc.

Top Shelf Productions is proud to present March , a trilogy of graphic novels co-authored by Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) and Andrew Aydin , with art by Nate Powell ( Swallow Me Whole , Any Empire , The Silence of Our Friends , The Year of the Beasts ). March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights (including his key roles in the historic 1963 March on Washington and the 1965 Selma-Montgomery March), meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. In March , a true American icon joins with one of America’s most acclaimed graphic novelists. Together, they bring to life one of our nation’s most historic moments, a period both shameful and inspiring, and a movement whose echoes will be heard for generations.

get it now at https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/march-book-one/id603337223?mt=11&uo=2&partnerId=11&at=1010ldoE

Naruto: Kakashi's Story - Takashi Yano

Naruto: Kakashi's Story Takashi Yano Genre: Other Price: $6.99 Publish Date: November 3, 2015 Publisher: VIZ Media Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

A year has passed since the Fourth Great Ninja War, and Kakashi’s appointment as Hokage looms. But first he heads to the Land of Waves for a dangerous mission rescuing hostages from a top-secret airship. There he confronts a ninja whose heart is frozen by tragedy. Having lost both his friend’s eye and his greatest abilities, can Kakashi protect anyone from his coldhearted foe? What is the true meaning of the Will of Fire gained in the distant heavens? Kakashi finds these answers and more as he enters a new ninja era.

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ULYSSES KLAW Killed One Wakandan King, Now Back For More In BLACK PANTHER #166 Preview

Ta-Nehisi Coates and Leonard Kirk gives Klaw a new, more menacing tune.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37014-ulysses-klaw-killed-one-wakandan-king-and-is-now-back-for-more-in-black-panther-166-preview.html

New METAL Variants From LEE, BRADSHAW, DANIEL

For books coming in November & December.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37019-new-metal-variants-from-lee-bradshaw-daniel.html

Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf: Volume One - Patricia Briggs

Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf: Volume One Patricia Briggs Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $11.99 Publish Date: October 2, 2012 Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Seller: Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

Includes bonus material and a never-before-published version of issue #1! Patricia Briggs, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson novels, “always enchants her readers" (Lynn Viehl). Now her Alpha and Omega series—set in a world of shifting shapes, loyalties, and passions—comes vividly to life in this collection of four comic books based on Cry Wolf , the first book in the series. Anna never knew werewolves existed, until the night she survived a violent attack…and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, she’s learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. Then Charles Cornick, the enforcer—and son—of the leader of the North American werewolves, came into her life. Charles insists that not only is Anna his mate, but she is also a rare and valued Omega wolf. And it is Anna’s inner strength and calming presence that will prove invaluable as she and Charles go on the hunt in search of a rogue werewolf—a creature bound in magic so dark that it could threaten all the pack…

get it now at https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/alpha-and-omega-cry-wolf-volume-one/id553280132?mt=11&uo=2&partnerId=11&at=1010ldoE

CW's ARROW Name-Drops BRUCE WAYNE, Fox's GOTHAM Responds

The brave & the bold.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37016-arrow-name-drops-batman.html

Netflix's PUNISHER Set To Debut In One Month

Target acquired.

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https://www.newsarama.com/37017-netflix-s-punisher-set-to-debut-in-one-month.html

Best Shots Review: MIGHTY THOR #700's 'Effort & Enthusiasm Is Palpable & Infectious' (8/10)

Jason Aaron and a host of artists deliver something best described as 'worthy.'

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https://www.newsarama.com/37007-best-shots-review-mighty-thor-700.html

BROLIN: DEADPOOL 2 Is Start Of 4-Film CABLE Arc

DEADPOOL 2, X-FORCE, ...?

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https://www.newsarama.com/37013-brolin-deadpool-2-is-start-of-4-film-cable-arc.html

My Hero Academia, Vol. 9 - Kohei Horikoshi

My Hero Academia, Vol. 9 Kohei Horikoshi Genre: Other Price: $6.99 Publish Date: August 1, 2017 Publisher: VIZ Media Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

It’s off to summer camp for Midoriya and the U.A. students! But this is no ordinary vacation—it’s high-impact training where the students are expected to develop their Quirks even further! The teachers have set up some tough challenges, but none will be as difficult and as life changing as the threat a new group of enemies poses. What’s even worse is who the villains’ target is and why…

get it now at https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/my-hero-academia-vol-9/id1246462424?mt=11&uo=2&partnerId=11&at=1010ldoE

Justice League (2016-) #30 - Bryan Hitch & Fernando Pasarin

Justice League (2016-) #30 Bryan Hitch & Fernando Pasarin Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $2.99 Publish Date: October 4, 2017 Publisher: DC Comics Seller: DC Comics

“LEGACY” part five! Sovereign has come, and she’s brought Olympus with her. The Great Darkness is growing, and it’s ready to consume the Earth-and the Justice League is missing! Batman, Wonder Woman and the future children of the Justice League must put aside their differences if the present and the future are to be saved!

get it now at https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/justice-league-2016-30/id1270388064?mt=11&uo=2&partnerId=11&at=1010ldoE