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Today's Comics Corner begins in the demimonde with the return of Penny Dreadful! Also: Dark Nights: Metal #3, Wolfenstein #2, Adam Green's Hatchet #1, Back to the Future #23, Hellboy and the Bprd 1955 Occult Intelligence #2, Betty and Veronica Halloween Annual Digest #257, Neil Gaiman's American Gods: Shadows #8, Sacred Creatures #4, and Harrow County #26.

Penny Dreadful: The Awaking #2.6: "Continues the story directly after the shocking events of Penny Dreadful’s season three TV finale!"

On Sale: 11 Oct 2017

Writer: Chris King

Artist: Jesus Hervas

Type: Comic

Series: Penny Dreadful

Genres: Fantasy, Horror

Age: 17+."

The Penny Dreadful comic sequel is back from a mini break with issue #6. To learn more, visit:

https://titan-comics.com/c/1089-penny-dreadful/

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Dark Nights: Metal #3: "Superman is pulled into the mystery of the Dark Multiverse while the Justice League follows the trail to a weapon that could keep the forces of the Dark Multiverse at bay!"

Artist: Jonathan Glapion,...

The alternate, dark world of the Justice League returns with Dark Night: Metal #2 from DC Comics! Also: three covers for Ash Vs Army of Darkness #3, Wolfenstein #1, three Warhammer Blood Bowl #4 preview pages, Clue #4, Curse Words #8, Harrow County #25, Neil Gaiman's American Gods: Shadows #7, Rose #6, and Sacred Creatures #3.

Dark Nights: Metal #2: "As Superman and Wonder Woman hunt for a missing ally, Batman investigates a mystery spanning centuries. When the World’s Greatest Detective discovers a foe even greater than the Justice League could possibly imagine, will Earth’s heroes be ready?

Art by: Jonathan Glapion, Greg Capullo

Cover by: Jonathan Glapion, Greg Capullo

Variant cover by: John Romita, Jr., Jim Lee, Andy Kubert

Written by: Scott Snyder

Series: Dark Matter 2017

U.S. Price: 4.99

On Sale Date: Sep 13, 2017

Volume/Issue #: 2

Color/B&W: Color

Trim Size: Comic

Page Count: 32."

To get more looks at Dark Nights: Metal #2, visit:

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Shadow Heads to “Kay-ro” in Exclusive Preview of American Gods: Shadows #7...

Season 1 of the Starz series American Gods hits Blu-ray and DVD on October 17th and Digital HD on October 6th courtesy of Lionsgate, and we have a look at the cover art and list of special features (and if you are looking for even more American Gods content, a current run of the comic series American Gods: Shadows, written by Neil Gaiman, is available now.)

Press Release: Santa Monica, CA (August 17, 2017) – The critically acclaimed Starz fantasy series “American Gods” Season One, produced by FremantleMedia North America, arrives on Digital HD October 6 and Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD October 17 from Lionsgate. From writer-producers Bryan Fuller (“Hannibal”) and Michael Green (“Heroes”) and based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling novel, “American Gods” Season One is a visual feast focusing on an ex-convict named Shadow Moon, and his sudden introduction into a power struggle between the Old and New Gods. “American Gods...

Dark Horse Comics' "American Gods: Shadows", in support of Starz' "American Gods" TV series, is written by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, with illustrations by Scott Hampton and covers by Glenn Fabry, David Mack, available November 15, 2017:

"...still in the employ of 'Ibis' and 'Jacquel', 'Shadow' sees his share of dead bodies. But doesn't ever expect them to be gods. Then when 'Mad Sweeney' turns up and blames him for maliciously giving away his lucky coin, Shadow can only plead innocence..."

Starz' "American Gods" TV series, adapts the best-selling novel by author Neil Gaiman.

"...the traditional 'Old Gods', with mythological roots from around the world, fear irrelevance as their believers die off or are seduced by the money, technology, and celebrity offered by the 'New Gods'.

"'Shadow Moon' (Ricky Whittle) is an ex-con who, left adrift by the recent death of his wife, becomes bodyguard and traveling partner to...

Welcome back to another Comics Corner. This week, we begin with Neil Gaiman's American Gods: Shadows #4 preview pages. Also: Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #5, Venom #151, Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 7, Regression #2 from the legendary Cullen Bunn, Kill the Minotaur #1 plus five preview pages, and Ghost Island #2 Kickstarter details, while today's flashback section includes Sam & Twitch The Complete Collection Vol.1.

American Gods: Shadows #4: "During an overnight stay at their home, Shadow awakens to a visit from the third of the Zorya sisters: Zorya Polunochnaya. The Midnight Sister’s advice is ethereal and strange, yet vital . . . and Shadow can’t seem to separate reality from the dream world.

The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula Award—winning novel and upcoming Starz television series by Neil Gaiman adapted as a comic series for the first time!

*A Starz TV show!

"Russell’s lyrical layouts bring Gaiman’s visual,...

Nintendo hosted one of their press conferences today to talk about a new lineup of Fire Emblem games coming to Nintendo Switch, 3Ds, and Mobile! Come inside for more!

Marth and the rest of Fire Emblem family will be making their way to the Nintendo Switch in 2018! That was the headline from today's Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem. Unfortunately, more information wasn't divulged but it is exciting that we'll get a main console version of the RPG.

While fans may feel the need to cry out in anger for having to wait for a Fire Emblem game to come out, Nintendo did announce that this Fall fans will be able to quench their Fire Emblem thirst when, the Dynasty Warriors themed, Fire Emblem Warriors debuts on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3Ds! Koei Tecmo Games, the team behind Hyrule Warriors, is heading the project. They even released an extended...

The latest trailer has been released for Arkane Studios’ Dishonored 2 ahead of its launch next week, this time taking an in-depth look at co-protagonist Corvo and why the studio decided to give the assassin his own voice in the stealth RPG sequel.

Set 15 years after the events of the first game, Corvo’s primary concern this time around is protecting his daughter Emily, who has seen fit to follow in her father’s footsteps by becoming an assassin.

Due to the way in which Dishonored 2‘s narrative is structured this time around and the close relationship shared by its two playable characters, Arkane has taken the opportunity to give Corvo his own voice.

“He’s seen a lot and is still facing these crazy threats to the throne and to the empire,” says director Harvey Smith in the video, before adding that the developer simply “wanted to see what Corvo felt like with a voice.

There’s a long list of Star Wars videogames that never reached gamers, and today brings us more information on a proposed “sequel” to the Star Wars movies (at the time) which could have made many Expanded Universe fans happy. Come inside to learn more about Shadows of the Sith!

Over the last few months, I've had the good fortune to chat with former LucasArts developers about Star Wars games we all enjoyed. Even more exciting, however, has been the fact that they've revealed some never before heard details on Star Wars games that never saw the light of day. It's been a bittersweet process (as some of these would have been amazing to play), but very enlightening as to the goings on within LucasArts at the time.

Rogue Leaders: The Story of LucasArts released in 2008 and revealed some logos for various games that never developed beyond initial ideas/pitches...

When the title for Star Wars: The Force Awakens was initially announced, it was well-received by almost all fans of the saga. The Force Awakens had a healthy dose of mysticism mixed with subtlety and a though-provoking tone. But most of all, it definitely conveyed a message and a promise for something grander. However, there was a time when the seventh movie almost inherited a title from a book that used to be canon.

Pablo Hidalgo, Creative Executive for the Lucasfilm Story Group, told Jedi News:

"For longest time, the Tfa title was the same as an old novel. Thankfully it changed. :) With so many books, it's inevitable... it was Shadow (singular) of the Empire for a while."

The book Shadows of the Empire took place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In my personal opinion, if the new Star Wars movie had been called...

Back in 1996, a novel was released which filled in some of the gaps between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, but the big difference with Shadows of the Empire was that it was treated like one of the movies, with merchandising and a huge amount of promotion surrounding its release. However, it turns out that Star Wars: The Force Awakens very nearly borrowed this title from the now no longer canon novel as Pablo Hidalgo (Lucasfilm's creative executive and its "in-house Star Wars geek") has revealed the following on Twitter about early plans for the movie: @justinlasalata for longest time, the Tfa title was the same as an old novel. Thankfully it changed. :) With so many books, it's inevitable — Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) December 25, 2015 @VegaArts_ @justinlasalata it was Shadow (singular) of the Empire for a while. — Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) December 25, 2015 Whether this was actually going...

The Star Wars: The Force Awakens title was announced to generally accepting adulation from fans, though there were a few detractors. Now, it has become a fixture in the franchise lexicon, and it's hard to image the 7th chapter in this longstanding sci-fi series being called anything else. But there was a time when it shared it's title with a book that is no longer considered canon. It would have been a title familiar to longtime fans, especially those who still believe in the acts portrayed in what has since become known as the Star Wars Legends series. Creative Executive for the Lucasfilm Story Group Pablo Hidalgo had this exchange with Jedi News editor Justin Lasalata.

"For the longest time, the Tfa title was the same as an old novel. Thankfully it changed. :) With so many books, it's inevitable. It was Shadow (singular) of the Empire for a while.

Hong Kong-based sales company Asian Shadows has picked up world rights (outside Greater China) to Tibetan director Pema Tseden’s Tharlo, which will receive its world premiere in Venice’s Orizzonti section.

Adapted from Pema Tseden’s novel, the film follows a 40-year-old Tibetan shepherd, who can recite Chairman Mao’s Little Red Book from memory, but whose quiet life changes when he is asked to go to the city to have his photo taken for his first ID card.

The film, which premieres in Venice on September 4, has also been selected for Busan’s Window on Asian Cinema section. It was produced by Beijing-based Heaven Pictures, which also produced Berlinale title River Road and Kaili Blues, which premiered in Locarno.

“Tharlo is typical of Tibetans of the present generation,” said Pema Tseden. “This is a story that shows them in a state of confusion, disorientation and desensitization. The film is in black-and-white as the ruggedness in the...

Action Comics #43

Written by Greg Pak

Art by Aaron Kuder

Colors by Tomeu Morey

Published by DC Comics

On the first page of Action Comics #43, Superman- the Big Blue Boy Scout, the Man of Tomorrow, punches a police officer. Luckily, it’s a Shadow monster (an alien race that is Superman’s enemy) masquerading as Sergeant Binghamton, but this punch doesn’t solve problems with the police still suspicious about Superman’s motives and the inhabitants of his neighborbood after they defended him with physical force And to add insult upon injury, Superman still doesn’t have powers and has no secret identity after being outed as Clark Kent as part of the “Truth” arc over in the Superman title. Writer Greg Pak and artist Aaron Kuder, who share story credits, use these deficiencies to make Action Comics go beyond a standard issue superhero comic and explore relevant social themes,...

There are plenty of interesting directions a return to the Babylon 5 universe could take. Here are a few suggestions...

I read somewhere that J.M. Straczynski writes every day. That’s not surprising given his extensive body of work for television, motion pictures, novels and comics. He is best known for Babylon 5, of course. I remember what a lot of people used to say about Babylon 5, “How much can happen on a space station?” Well, a lot actually! And after five seasons of the original series, a bunch of made-for-tv movies and a couple of spin-offs, there are still plenty of stories left to tell.

That is why I was excited recently to read that Joe (apparently, he thinks you’re cool if you just call him Joe) was going back to work on Babylon 5. My excitement soon turned to dread when I found out that...

Microsoft has bolstered its line-up of self-published indie games under ID@Xbox, with the likes of Shovel Knight, Wasteland 2 and Magic Duels: Origins all confirmed for Xbox One as part of the program.

Yacht Club Games’ beloved side-scrolling platformer has already launched across Wii U, PC and 3Ds, where it was met with rave reviews. In fact, just yesterday we learned of the studio’s plans to launch a free expansion pack for Shovel Knight entitled Plague of Shadows.

As for Wasteland 2 and Magic Duels: Origins, the former proved to be a Kickstarter favorite back in 2012, while the latter is a free-to-play card battler in the vein of Blizzard’s Hearthstone.

Microsoft didn’t specify exactly when Xbox One owners can expect these indies to be ported over, but now that the publisher has shipped over 1,000 ID@Xbox dev kits to studios around the globe, yesterday’s announcement is evidence...

An open-world adventure set in the Lord Of The Rings universe? Aaron explores Middle-earth: Shadows Of Mordor...

The Lord Of The Rings series has had it better than most when it comes to videogame adaptations. J.R.R. Tolkein's beloved fantasy epic is not only a great story, and a stalwart of the genre, but it's also perfect material for gaming. A large fantasy world, rich lore, great characters, and a classic villain make the ultimate ingredients for just about any gaming genre. And, we've had plenty of examples thus far, including fighting games, RPGs and, the Mmo, and now the series is moving into open-world, third-person territory with Middle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor.

Set between the events of The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings, Shadow Of Mordor tells the tale of Talion, a Ranger of Gondor, who is killed, along with his wife and son, during Sauron's return to Middle-earth,...

Warner Bros. and Monolith have unveiled an all-new cinematic trailer for their upcoming third-person RPG, Middle-earth: Shadows of Mordor, which provides us with a precious insight into the dark and brooding tale of one ranger of Gondor.

For the game, players will step into the ethereal shoes of Talion, a foreboding ranger-turned-Gravewalker who seeks vengeance against Sauron for slaying his family. Channeling Wraith-like abilities, our spectral protagonist thereby ventures toward Mordor — which, thankfully, isn’t a scorched wasteland at this point in the Lotr canon — and will even encounter Gollum on his journey.

In the build-up to release, Warner Bros. has also trumpeted the game’s intriguing Nemesis System, an engine that will render Middle Earth like never before. In essence, the mechanic will add a sense of permanence to the world of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor by tweaking the reactions of Urks and other in-game races depending on how the character interacts with them.

With E3 next week, a bunch of games are releasing new footage early ahead of their presentations.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

CD Projekt Red has released the official E3 2014 trailer for "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" along with announcing the game's official release date on consoles and PC - February 24th 2015. The surprise is the trailer appears to blend actual gameplay footage and in-engine cinematics absolutely seamlessly.

Battlefield: Hardline

Ahead of next week's unveiling at E3 and the game's release on October 21st, EA and Visceral Games have brought a teaser trailer online in advance.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

A new 'Moon Dance' trailer is out for "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel" which is scheduled to hit stores on October 14th and will be available on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

Monster Hunter Ultimate 4

Capcom has released a trailer for the upcoming 3Ds-exclusive "Monster Hunter Ultimate 4" ahead of its E3 launch next week.

Microsoft's debut games console, the Xbox, made a big impact on gaming, but not all of its games got the attention they deserved...

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The new generation console war may turning towads a two horse race, with Nintendo playing catch up, but wind back a few years, and Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo were all hard at it, competing for your money and loyalty. The PlayStation 2 would go on to win the war of its generation, but Microsoft's Xbox was a tough competitor, giving the company a secure foothold, which it would later take advantage of in the next generation with the Xbox 360's dominance.

The original Xbox had a host of great games, many of which have gone on to become successful franchises, with no better example than Halo, but not all of its good games gained the attention they deserved, even if sequels managed to appear in later years.

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

Alternative Comics

Big Feminist But Comics About Women Gn, $20.00

Sugar Booger #2 (Of 3), $5.95

Altus Press

Doc Savage The New Adventures Volume 7 Phantom Lagoon Sc, $24.95

Andrews McMeel

Complete Cul De Sac Boxed Set Sc, $75.00

Get Fuzzy Treasury Jerktastic Park Tp, $18.99

Klingon Art Of War Hc, $25.99

Archie Comic Publications

Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #238, $3.99

World Of Archie Double Digest #39, $3.99

Ardden Entertainment

Necromantical #1, $3.99

Aspen Comics

Fathom Kiani Volume 3 #3 (Cover A Giuseppe Cafaro), $3.99

Fathom Kiani Volume 3 #3 (Cover B Dawn McTeigue), $3.99

Fathom Kiani Volume 3 #3 (Cover C Jordan Gunderson), Ar

Avatar Press

Caliban #2 (Facundo Percio Design Sketch Incentive Cover), Ar

Caliban #2 (Facundo Percio Regular Cover), $3.99

Caliban #2 (Facundo Percio Terror Cover), $3.99

Caliban #2 (Facundo Percio Wraparound Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #53 (Christian Zanier Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

Aazurn Publishing

Mercenary Pig #1, $4.99

Abrams

Art Of DreamWorks Animation Hc, $50.00

Jim Curious A Voyage To The Heart Of The Sea In 3-D Vision Hc, $19.95

Abrams Comicarts

Climate Changed A Personal Journey Through The Science Gn, $24.95

Abstract Studios

Rachel Rising Volume 4 Winter Graves Tp, $16.99

AC Comics

Men Of Mystery #92, $29.95

Ace Books

Doctor Who The Wheel Of Ice Mmpb, $16.00

Adhouse Books

Operation Margarine Gn, $12.95

Amigo Comics

Ghost Wolf #1 (Of 4), $3.99

Antarctic Press

Collected Ninja High School Volume 2 Tp, $24.99

Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #10, $3.99

Time Lincoln Continental (One Shot), $3.99

Archie Comic Publications

Archie #654 (Jeff Shultz Casablanca Variant Cover), $2.99

Archie #654 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $2.99

Archie Comics Spectacular Sports Time Tp, $5.99

Archie Funhouse Double Digest #4, $3.99

Mega Man #35 (Ben Bates Mega Man X Variant Cover), $2.99

Mega Man...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

Aazurn Publishing

Mercenary Pig #1 (not verified by Diamond), $4.99

Alterna Comics

Lilith Dark And The Beastie Tree Gn, $14.99

Amigo Comics

Lunita #2 (Of 4), $3.99

Rogues The Cold Ship #1 (Of 5), $3.99

Amp! Comics For Kids

Big Nate Great Minds Think Alike Tp, $9.99

Archie Comic Publications

Afterlife With Archie #4 (Francesco Francavilla 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99

Archie Comics Super Special #5, $9.99

Archie Double Double Digest #250, $5.99

Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 9 Games Tp, $11.99

Aspen Comics

Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover A Siya Oum), $3.99

Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.99

Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover C Siya Oum), Ar

Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover D Siya Oum), Ar

Avatar Press

Caliban #1 (Facundo Percio Dark Matter Cover), $9.99

Bearmanor Media

Soap Inside Story Of The Sitcom That Broke All The Rules Sc, $29.95

Big Dog Ink

Legend...

Mark the date, folks, for it looks as though Monolith’s anticipated RPG, Middle-earth: Shadows of Modor, will go up against Alien: Isolation for gaming supremacy. Speaking with Game Informer, the company confirmed that the Tolkien-inspired adventure will indeed launch across Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 and PC on October 7th.

Not only that, Warner Bros. also outlined a plethora pre-order bonuses for the title, which include a ‘Test of Power’ challenge mode, access to online leaderboards and a Dark Ranger character skin to boot. What’s more, the latter add-on will allow players to opt for a more sinister make-up for Talion, the game’s protagonist.

Following the brutal murder of his family, our hero must channel his Wraith-like abilities to pursue the perpetrator and, ultimately, his own revenge. From the footage released, it seems as though Middle-earth: Shadows of Modor has learned from its gaming contemporaries, too. By...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

AC Comics

Femforce #166, $9.95

Action Lab Entertainment

Princeless Volume 1 Tp (New Printing), $11.99

Adhouse Books

Basewood Hc, $19.95

Antarctic Press

16-Bit Zombies #1, $3.99

Ghost Cop #3 (Of 3), $3.99

Applause Publishing

Stephen King Films Faq Sc, $24.99

Zombie Film From White Zombie To World War Z Sc, $29.99

Arcana Studio

Spotlight Gn, $14.95

Steam Engines Of Oz Volume 2 The Geared Leviathan Tp, $19.95

Archie Comic Publications

Archie’s Funhouse Double Digest #3, $3.99

Fox #5 (Dean Haspiel Variant Cover), $2.99

Sonic The Hedgehog #258 (Rafa Knight Return Of Princess Sally Variant Cover), $2.99

Sonic The Hedgehog #258 (Tyson Hesse Regular Cover), $2.99

World Of Archie Double Digest #38, $4.99

Avatar Press

Crossed Badlands #49 (German Erramouspe Wraparound Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #49 (Rafa Ortiz Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar

Crossed Badlands #49 (Rafa Ortiz Regular Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #49 (Rafa Ortiz Torture Cover), $3.99

God...

Guys, Persona 5 is real. Until recently, though, it wasn’t officially confirmed for Us and Canadian gamers. Thankfully, Atlus has righted this terrifying wrong in a recent press release, confirming not just Persona 5, but Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, and Persona 4: Dancing All Night.

All four games are available on different consoles, with Persona Q coming to 3Ds, Arena Ultimax hitting Xbox 360 and PS3, Dancing All Night coming exclusively to Vita, and Persona 5 coming, of course, exclusively to PS3. The first two are slated for a Fall 2014 release, while the last two are listed as “2015.”

Atlus included a bevvy of shiny new screenshots, some of which we’ve attached below, as well as trailers for all four games. I personally find the Persona 5 teaser above to be the most tantalizingly awesome of the bunch, but if you’re easily freaked out you should probably just stick with Persona Q trailer.

Katy transforms into ‘Katy Patra’ in her Egyptian inspired ‘Dark Horse’ music video, which premiere on Feb. 20. Her makeup is amazing — get the details on the look from her makeup artist right here!

Katy Perry continues to re-invent herself! Celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey created the amazing beauty look for the video. See the exact products used and how he did it below!

Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Makeup — Cleopatra Inspired

Jake tells HollywoodLife.com about the look:

“The central element to this look is definitely the intricate liner. This eye makeup is based on the “Egyptian Eye” also known as the “Eye of Horus” which is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health. An appropriate look for Katy’s regal character in this video!

Katy Perry Dark Horse Featuring Juicy J

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To create this look I used Covergirl Bombshell Intensity Liner in...

Welcome to Episode 41 of Gaming Disassembled, where we talk Shadows of Mordor and why it might seem a bit familiar to Assassin's Creed fans, but not to worry, as we also cover whether publisher and Steam sales hurt games in the long run and a bit of Yoshi's Island and Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2. Also on the docket are Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy Xiii, as well as some Hearthstone, Pathfinder, and some Summoner Wars, so take a seat and let the fun begin.

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

AC Comics

Golden Age Greats Spotlight Volume 14 Tp, $29.95

Action Lab Entertainment

Princeless Encore Edition #2 (Of 4), $2.99

Archie Comic Publications

Betty And Veronica #269 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99

Betty And Veronica #269 (Jeff Shultz Rosie The Riveter Variant Cover), $2.99

Jugheads Double Digest #199, $3.99

Mega Man #33 (Brent McCarthy Regular Cover), $2.99

Mega Man #33 (Patrick Spaziante Box Art Variant Cover), $2.99

Sonic The Hedgehog #256 (Ben Bates Regular Cover), $2.99

Sonic The Hedgehog #256 (Tracy Yardley End Of The World Variant Cover), $2.99

Avatar Press

God Is Dead #5 (Of 6)(Di Amorim Pantheon Incentive Cover), Ar

God Is Dead #5 (Of 6)(Jacen Burrows End Of Days Cover), $3.99

God Is Dead #5 (Of 6)(Jacen Burrows Iconic Cover), $4.99

God Is Dead #5 (Of 6)(Jonathan Hickman Regular Cover), $3.99

Gravel Combat Magician #0 (Gabriel Rearte Regular Cover), $4.99

Gravel Combat Magician...

While cruising the Internet (we do that a lot in between working like dogs and appreciating kitten and puppy videos), we have a tendency to explore the darker side of the world weird web. It was during these wondrous moments that we came across the following...

Below you'll find 31 animated Gifs that are designed to keep you awake at night. They ain't kidding either. That thing with the baby spiders and the big spider has had our skin crawling since it appeared, and poor Buz is Still in extreme John Goodman in Arachnophobia combat mode. He's even threatened to move to Mexico, a move that would certainly spell his doom.

Still, though... this collection definitely gets our seal of approval, and we just couldn't resist sharing it with you cats. Enjoy, and happy 2014!

Just a Little Girl Saying Hello

More horrors to keep you up at night on the Next page!

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

47 North

Star Trek Stellar Cartography The Starfleet Reference Library Deluxe Hc, $79.99

Alternative Comics

Sugar Booger #1 (Of 3)(not verified by Diamond), $5.95

Antarctic Press

8-Bit Zombies #1 (One Shot), $3.99

Very Zombie Christmas #5, $3.99

Arcana Studio

Steam Engines Of Oz Volume 2 The Geared Leviathan #1, $3.99

Archaia Entertainment

Hawken Melee #2 (Of 5), $3.99

Archie Comics

World Of Archie Double Digest #34, $3.99

Aspen Comics

Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover A Giuseppe Cafaro), $3.99

Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99

Avatar Press

Crossed Badlands #43 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar

Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Torture Cover), $3.99

Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres Bloodwashed Incentive Cover), Ar

Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres End Of A Species Cover), $3.99

Extinction...

It's been way too long since we last got dosed with the pitch-black sonic evil of extreme industrial metallers Psyclon Nine in the form of their 2009 studio album We the Fallen (check out our review here), and after a couple years of silence I feared they might drop off the map completely. They eventually resurfaced for some new live performances, including co-headlining shows with kindred evil spirits Dawn of Ashes, and frontman Nero Bellum contributed guest vocals to DoA's latest album Anathema. At last, Nero and company returned to the studio to tackle the ambitiously epic follow-up Order of the Shadow: Act I. According to an August interview with Nero in ReGen Magazine, this record is intended to be the band's final full-length release – and while that's very sad news to long-time fans like myself, the pure naked insanity bottled in these tracks makes for a suitably apocalyptic finale...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

3D Total Publishing

Sketching From The Imagination An Insight Into Creative Drawing Sc, $29.99

Aam Markosia

Atomic Sheep Gn, $18.99

Abrams Comicarts

Art Of Rube Goldberg Hc, $60.00

AC Comics

Golden Age Glamour Volume 1 Tp, $34.95

Adhouse Books

Delusional Hc, $24.95

Amp! Comics For Kids

Snoopy Cowabunga Tp, 9.99

Andrews McMeel

Squared Away A Doonesbury Collection Hc, $25.00

Anomaly Productions

Shifter Volume 1 Hc, $19.99

Ape Entertainment

Genie The Genius #2 (Of 3), $2.99

Arcana Studio

Dead Reckoning Volume 1 Contagion Gn, $19.95

Gene Simmons’ Comics Anthology Volume 2 Sc, $19.95

Gloom Gn, $19.95

Archaia Entertainment

Old City Blues Volume 2 Gn, $12.95

Archie Comic Publications

Archie 1000-Page Comics Jamboree Tp, $14.99

Sonic The Hedgehog Mega Man Worlds Collide Volume 1 Tp, $11.99

Aspen Comics

All New Soulfire #1 (Cover A Kenneth V. Marion), $1.00

All New Soulfire #1 (Cover B Kenneth V.

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

Angry Viking Press

Evil Diva Volume 2 Gn (not verified by Diamond), $12.99

Swipe Gn (not verified by Diamond), $12.99

Archaia Entertainment

Classic Space 1999 To Everything That Was Sc, $24.95

Mouse Guard Legends Of The Guard Volume 2 #2 (Of 4), $3.50

Archie Comic Publications

Archie #647 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99

Archie #647 (Jeff Shultz Variant Cover), $2.99

Betty And Veronica Double Digest #215, $3.99

Sonic Super Special Magazine #8 (Sticker Spectacular), $9.99

Sonic The Hedgehog #252 (Ben Bates Regular Cover), $2.99

Sonic The Hedgehog #252 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99

Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 8 Tp, $11.99

Aspen Comics

Charismagic Volume 2 #5 (Of 6)(Cover A Vincenzo Cucca), $3.99

Charismagic Volume 2 #5 (Of 6)(Cover B Mirka Andolfo), $3.99

Avatar Press

Absolution Rubicon #3 (Daniel Gete Electric Blue Incentive Cover), Ar

Absolution Rubicon #3 (Daniel Gete Happy Kitty Premium Cover), $9.99

Absolution Rubicon #3 (Daniel Gete Regular Cover...

Shortly before Peter Benchley's book went to press, he still hadn't decided on a title. It was a thriller about a murderous great white shark, and three men's quest to kill it. He went through a long list of potential ideas before eventually settling on a single syllable that later entered into our mythology and culture: Jaws.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book, Ballantine books has put out a special edition, featuring excerpts from Benchley's archives and his own book about the making of the bestseller and the subsequent Spielberg movie.

Courtesy of Ballantine, below you'll find the long list of alternative titles that Benchley considered, along with some of his handwritten notes from the time. While some are pretty chilling ("What Have We Done?"), we're not sure that a book and movie called Phosphorescence or Squam would have had quite the same impact.

What's your favorite alternative title to Jaws?...

The hardest part of suing a magician might be keeping the defendant from disappearing. When we first wrote nearly a year ago about the lawsuit brought by Raymond Teller (famous as the silent half of "Penn & Teller"), we might have assumed otherwise. Teller accuses Dutch entertainer Gerard Dogge of ripping off his copyrighted magic piece called Shadows, putting it on YouTube as an illusion entitled The Rose & Her Shadow, and offering to reveal the secrets for $3,050. The litigation promised to help determine the level of protection that magicians have over their tricks, and to prevail, Teller

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With the propensity, if not the overt mission, for contemporary film festivals to project just about anything they can get their hands on digitally, I couldn't help view the beginning of David Gatten's new work at the New York Film Festival, The Extravagant Shadows, with a moment of bemused shock, if not suppressed, ironical horror. Playing in the Views from the Avant-Garde sidebar, the first image of Gatten's first work in digital video is of a closely cropped bookshelf. After a moment, a glass panel, perhaps the bookcase or cabinet door, is slid into the frame in front of the spines, and in its reflection we see both the filmmaker and his Dslr on its tripod. Gatten leaves the frame and we stare, face to lens, at the books impeded by a pane in which we see the image of the recording of its impediment. And then a brush...

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is set to release for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in 2013. The new game will feature an all-new storyline, a huge open world and much more! Read on to learn more.

From the Press Release

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that it will release a Windows PC version of its stunning Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 alongside the versions for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The Windows PC version of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is being simultaneously developed by Madrid-based Mercury Steam, and builds on its critically acclaimed predecessor in every way. The new game features an all-new storyline, a larger cast of characters, huge open world environments and breath-taking visuals delivered via a much more powerful, brand new in house game engine called Mercury Engine 2.

Whereas the first game detailed the origin of Dracula and his legendary connection with the Belmonts,...

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Sleeping Dogs may be hitting consoles and PC on the same day, but it looks like PC gamers will be getting the better end of the deal. Today Square Enix revealed Sleeping Dogs on PC will be getting a host of exclusive features not found on the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.

Unsurprisingly, the biggest advantage PC gamers have over their console counterparts will be graphics capabilitites, but the PC version will also include enhancements such as Nvidia 3D, Multi Screen Monitor and EyeFinity Multi-Monitor Gold Status support. You can check out a full breakdown of the Sleeping Dogs PC feature set and system requirements below.

System Requirements

• Windows Vista (with Service Pack 2) and Windows 7 Supported

• DirectX10, 10.1, and 11 Supported

• 32bit and 64bit Operating Systems Supported

Advanced PC Features

• Nvidia 3D Support

• Nvidia Multi Screen Monitor Support

• Amd EyeFinity Multi-Monitor Gold Status Support

• Window and Full Screen Mode Support

• Benchmark Mode

DirectX...

Those who plan to purchase the PC version of Sleeping Dogs can look forward to two technological bonuses that the open world game will not offer to console players: a high-resolution texture pack, as well as support for multi-monitor set-ups. Those two things should combine to make the mouse and keyboard offering the best of the bunch – at least for powerful rigs that can support all of the extra detail that will come with those improved textures.

If you’re wondering whether your current gaming computer will be up to the task of running Sleeping Dogs‘ Hong Kong action then you’re in luck. Square Enix has released a detailed list of specifications that one’s rig will have to meet in order to be able to do so.

Sleeping Dogs PC Feature Set and System Requirements

System Requirements

• Windows Vista (with Service Pack 2) and Windows 7 Supported

• DirectX10, 10.1, and 11 Supported...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

007 Magazine And Archive Ltd

007 Magazine Archive Bond Posters And Artwork #1, $18.00

Accent UK

Zombies Volume 2 2ombies Gn, $16.00

Action Lab Entertainment

Jack Hammer Volume 1 Political Science Gn, $14.95

Ape Entertainment

Free Mars Riot Girls Gn, $14.99

Hero Within I Am Heroic #1 (Of 3), $3.99

Arcana Studio

Greyman Gn, $14.95

Archaia Entertainment

United Free Worlds Hc, $7.95

Archie Comics

Betty And Veronica Double Digest #203, $3.99

Life With Archie #21 (Dan DeCarlo Cover), $3.99

Life With Archie #21 (Pat Kennedy Cover), $3.99

Mega Man #15, $2.99

Aspen Mlt

Broken Pieces #3 (Cover A Cory Smith)(resolicited), $3.50

Broken Pieces #3 (Cover B Marcus To)(resolicited), $3.50

Charismagic #6 (Cover A Khary Randolph), $3.50

Charismagic #6 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.50

Charismagic #6 (Cover C Billy Tan), Ar

Soulfire Faith #1 (Cover A Michael Ryan), $3.99

Soulfire Faith #1 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.99

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Above is the first image of what could well be Konami’s upcoming but as yet unannounced sequel to 2010′s Lords of Shadow, which has just made its way onto the interwebs.

The image first appeared on Konami’s Facebook page with a link to a site called The Dragon Returns, with May 31st promised as a reveal date.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadows was a bold new step for the franchise, shifting focus to 3D environments and what many would call a blend of God of War and Devil May Cry combat.

A solid if not sizzling game, it attained good if not great critical reception and sold well. It was also incredibly beefy – in fact some criticised the game being too long.

No spoilers here, but let’s just say it was the ending of Lords of Shadow that truly got people excited for the potential direction the franchise could take,...

Even though Sony has been struggling to get their Uncharted movie adaptation off the ground, that doesn't mean they've given up on the video game business.  Reports have come out now that they've hired Josh Trank to direct a big screen version of Shadow of the Colossus.

Ever since Chronicle became an unexpected success, director Josh Trank has been something of a hot commodity.  He was rumored to be attached to helm a Fantastic Four reboot for Fox (which has now been confirmed that he Is on the project, but capacity unknown), then it was announced that Sony was wanting him to direct their Venom spin-off movie.  He's also been attached to WB's comic adaptation Red Star...in all he's very busy.

Still, he's taking on more projects and Sony has brought him on to direct a big screen adaptation of the PS2 hit, Shadow of the Colossus.  Deadline got the scoop on this one,...

The Vampire Diaries beauty stunned in dramatic eye makeup for a night out in New York City—here's how you can copy her look! Nina Dobrev proved yet again why she is one of the most gorgeous girls in Hollywood May 17 when she was spotted leaving her NYC hotel room looking absolutely beautiful! Nina, 23, intensified her exotic brown eyes with smoky shades and offset them with a hint of natural lip gloss. If you love Nina's look, try Yves Saint Laurent Pure Chromatics 4 Wet & Dry Eye Shadows in Color 03. The eyeshadow quad contains denim blue, icy blue, cashmere brown and chocolate brown shades to create a deep, dramatic effect. HollywoodLifers, do you love Nina's look? Vote below! -- Jennifer Tzeses More Celebrity Beauty! Copy Vanessa Hudgens’ Smoldering Eye Shadow Look Kourtney Kardashian Is This Week’s Red Carpet Winner: Get Her Look Selena Gomez Looks Gorgeous In Gray Eyeshadow [polldaddy poll=6239871]...

Three new nationwide releases attempt to dethrone box office sensation The Avengers this weekend, though it's unlikely any of them come very close. Battleship has the best shot at 3,690 locations, but the rampant cynicism surrounding the project should keep the movie from reaching blockbuster levels. Meanwhile, What to Expect When You're Expecting tries to reach female audiences at 3,021 theaters, while The Dictator will attempt to build on its decent $4.18 million Wednesday opening at 3,008 venues. Battleship is the third Hasbro product to get the big-budget, big-screen treatment in the past five years following Transformers and G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra. All three Transformers movies made over $300 million at the domestic box office, while G.I. Joe earned a respectable $150.2 million. Those movies were logical extensions of character-driven action figure brands, though, and they had already been proven from a story-telling perspective with comic books and animated TV series. Battleship, on the other hand,...

Raymond Teller is suing another magician for ripping off one of his tricks. A lawsuit has been filed in the Us state of Nevada against Dutch entertainer Gerard Dogge, who Teller - best known as one half of magic act Penn and Teller - claims took the idea for his trick Shadows, which he copyrighted in 1983. The proceedings concern a video uploaded on to the internet by Dogge, which shows him performing a work entitled 'The Rose and Her Shadow', posted with an advertisement offering to sell the magic trick for $3,050. Teller instructed his lawyers to send a takedown notice and contacted the entertainer by phone to request he ceases his offer. In addition he...

Penn & Teller star Raymond Teller is suing a Dutch entertainer over a magic trick.

The conjurer, one half of the famed Las Vegas double act, has filed suit against Gerard Bakardy - real name Gerard Dogge - accusing him of stealing one of his illusions and then offering to sell off the secret behind the trick.

In papers filed at federal court in Nevada on Wednesday, Teller claims Dogge's trick Rose & Her Shadow, which he has showcased on YouTube.com, is a copy of his own performance piece called Shadows, which he copyrighted in 1983, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Teller of Penn & Teller fame is suing Dutch entertainer Gerard Dogge for allegedly ripping off his copyrighted magic piece called Shadows. Dogge, whose stage name is Gerard Bakardy, has showcased his own illusion called The Rose & Her Shadow in a YouTube video and allegedly offered to reveal the secrets for $3,050. Teller says he realized that it was a copy of Shadows, called Dogge on the phone and offered money if Dogge didn't disclose the mechanics of the illusion. The two couldn't come to an agreement, however, so Teller is now suing in a case that could

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It's the greatest crime in the magic community -- revealing the secret behind another magician's illusion -- and now, Teller (from Penn & Teller) is suing ... claiming he's a victim of the malfeasance.Teller -- who legally changed his name to just "Teller" -- filed the lawsuit in Nevada federal court,  claiming a foreign magician by the name of Gerard Bakardy posted a YouTube video, in which he performs a trick called "The Rose & Her Shadow.

Broken Shadows by Tim Waggoner

(DarkFuse)

Fissures appear in the darkness. Shadows break, collapse, and crumble away to nothing, revealing that they are far more than the mere absence of light.

Shadows are our friends. Shadows protect us.

Because what lies behind the darkness is so much worse . . .

Fourteen stories by the author of Like Death, Pandora Drive, and Darkness Wakes.

Table Of contents

Cross Over To The Dark Side

When God Opens A Door

Zombie Dreams

Portrait Of A Horror Writer

Waters Dark And Deep

Met A Pilgrim Shadow

Open House

Extern

‘Til Voices Drown Us

Knock, Knock

Outside The Lines

Provider

Broken Glass And Gasoline

The Tongue Is The Sweetest Meat

Ghost In The Graveyard

About The Author

Tim Waggoner’s newest short story collection “Broken Shadows” contains everything I love about short stories. I am a short story junkie of a sort. Sure I love full length novels and novellas,...