#big hero 6 graphic novel

[spnscripthunt]

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with Nimona, Netflix‘s animated feature based on ND Stevenson’s 2015 National Book Award-nominated graphic novel about finding friendship in the most surprising situations and accepting yourself and others for who they are.

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane (co-directors of Spies In Disguise) directed the film, which was adapted by Big Hero 6 scribe Robert L. Baird and Spies co-writer Lloyd Taylor and features the voices of Riz Ahmed and Chloë Grace Moretz in the lead roles. Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, RuPaul Charles, Eugene Lee Yang, Indya Moore, Sarah Sherman and Beck Bennett also have voice roles.

A family-focused film with authentic queer themes set in a vibrant techno-medieval world (credit to teams at Blue Sky Studios and DNEG Animation), the plot centers on Ballister Boldheart (Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, who is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. The only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Moretz), a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem — who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy.

Baird and Taylor said their main challenge in the adaptation was to stay true to Stevenson’s story while morphing it from the episodic form of the novel to a feature-length narrative – in itself a process of shapeshifting that mirrors one of the novel’s core themes.

Nimona, which was just nominated for Best Animated Film at the Critics Choice Awards, had a long path to travel to get to its world premiere at the Annecy Animation Festival in June, followed by a theatrical run ahead of its release on Netflix on June 30.

Then-20th Century Fox’s Blue Sky originally optioned Stevenson’s novel the year it was published, and the project moved forward despite the Disney-Fox merger and then the pandemic. But it almost didn’t survive a third blow: Disney shuttered Blue Sky in April 2021, halting Nimona mid-production.

Blue Sky principals Baird and Andrew Millstein kept pushing on the the project however and eventually found a partner in Annapurna’s Megan Ellison, who sparked to its themes. Baird and Millstein became EPs and created Shapeshifter Films to complete the movie, which then landed at Netflix. The pair have since joined Ellison at her company, forming Annapurna Animation.

Click here to read the script.

#nd stevenson #nimona #fyc scripts #scripts #screenplays #admin: lets-steal-an-archive

[caixinliang]

Practice 1

assignment 7, concept art -development assignment 01 story board

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Using images to tell a story has always been an important skill for concept artists to develop, and after doing some storyboarding work I realised that storyboarding is a very practical storytelling medium, especially for film and animation practitioners, and that it's a quick way to work up front to set the tone for a project.

So，I decided to continue working on the science fiction flash fiction story "Knock" after consulting with my tutors.

The story:

Since "Knock" is a 15 word flash fiction, the first thing I had to think about was how to develop the story. I first searched the internet for some of the previous authors' sequels to "Knock" and found that most of them were confusing or too long and not suitable for the storyboard I wanted to draw.

So I decided to continue the story after "Knock" on my own. Actually, I don't have much experience in continuing novels, but I thought about what I wanted to express in my storyboards beforehand, and they are: alien creatures, fight scenes, and outdoor scenes.

Since my last storyboard was indoors and the main character didn't have much action, I wanted to do something different for this storyboarding assignment.

I re-watched the film Kill Bill, and I was very intrigued by the 2D animation of the film's opening sequence, which contained a lot of exaggerated fight action and gore, while the camera movements and graphic style were also very interesting.

Here are my newly drawn storyboards:

1. knock knock, then the door is pushed open by a strange looking alien.

2. the camera zooms in sharply and the viewer sees a close-up of the alien's face as he speaks.

3. The camera pulls back on the protagonist and the audience sees a close- up of his face.

4. The camera moves quickly to follow the male protagonist as he draws his sword.

5. low shot from the hero's point of view, the alien is injured.

6/7. slow-motion shot from above as the alien is cut in half.

8. Use of "Dolly zoom" to emphasise the big "post-apocalyptic" scene outside.

Reference:

O-Ren Ishii story Kill Bill (2015) YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHnVsjBoHnY

Kill Bill: Volume 1 10/10 (2003) Directed by Quentin Tarantino[Martial arts film]. American: Miramax Films.

Thank you for watching ~

#concept art #game art #hertfordshire #video games #artwork #80s horror #creep #storyboard #short story #story #stories #flash fiction #narrative #original story #story board #alien #Youtube

[casualevan]

New To Superman?

*Swivels around in villain chair petting a cat

So, you just caught up with My Adventures with Superman and you want to know what to read or watch while you wait for new episodes? SAY NO MORE! Here’s a list of personal faves of mine!  Now some notes, different writers have different takes in different decades and the publishers can play it fast and lose with continuity. So going from one story to another, you might notice some changes. Like weather or not Clark’s parents are alive or if Lois dating Clark etcetera etcetera. Don’t worry about it, just roll with it.

Now lets get started with THE SUPER LIST! 

Superman: Birthright 

A solid starting point graphic novel. It’s got everything ya need for his origin story and is a fantastic character study of Clark and his arch enemy Lex Luthor. The art is pretty good as well and does a great job of showing both sides of Clark’s character and power. If you love the show and want to see how the books handle the Man of Steel’s first run in Metropolis then you got yourself a fun book.

Next we’ll get into some movies! Now, you can watch most of these on hbomax so let’s all vote with our wallets and support the official release! That way studios don’t make us wait ANOTHER 20 years for a Superman cartoon. 

Superman: Unbound 

Superman faces a cosmic alien super computer named Brainiac! Braniac’s deal is he wants to put cities in small bottles and then blow up the rest of the planet he collects them from. It’s a cool conflict cuz it’s a villain Superman can’t just PUNCH into submission. As Braniac can just download into another body if he did. So Superman is gonna have to get super smart to out smart a super computer..... listen the movie’s writing is better than mine, trust me.

Superman Vs The Elite

Oh, here we GO! Okay so this full movie is based on ONE issues of the comics. ONE. Not a 6 part mini series arc collected into one trade paperback. ONE COMIC! It was THAT GOOD! Superman meets some new heroes on the block, THE ELITE. They’re GRITTY and DARK and SERIOUS ANTI HEROES who aren’t afraid to KILL the bad guys! They’re also here to try and force Superman to retire his wholesome way of saving the day. This movie has amazing action animation and phenomenal writing that shows why the core character of Clark being kind still resonates with audiences when given the chance. (You’ve probably seen the big speech from this movie passed around youtube a lot and rightly so. This is a good one, go watch it!) Now, Superman has one of the all time iconic origin stories, but how does his story end? Well lots of writers have tried their hands at it. A few of them are good but my personal fave is probably ALL STAR SUPERMAN

Lex Luthor finally finds a way to beat Superman, but Clark isn’t going down without a fight and without saving as many lives as he can. It’s a grand all star parade of all the wild and wacky pulp adventure camp that has built up around the legacy of the Last Son of Krypton. If you want a satisfying conclusion to Superman’s story then it’s hard to top this one. Heck the book is also pretty damn good too! 

There is... a LOT of Superman content. 80 years worth to be exact. This list is far from complete and is only meant to serve as a starting point for diving into all this Super Lore. I for one am glad My Adventures With Superman seems to have lit a fire under the fanbase and I’m happy to welcome all you new readers and watchers to one of my all time favorite Superheroes.  HONERABLE MENTIONS! 

SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN! It’s exactly what the title says. Go read it! It’s inspired by the old school radio show (podcasts for your grandparents) that had REAL WORLD IMPACTS in the USA. 

Finally, the 40′s Cartoons

These are a BIT dated and light on actual plot and character but there’s a retro charm to some of these.  Okay, That’s enough from me. What are YOUR top recommendations for new fans? Let me know in the reblogs! 

#my adventures with superman #superman #clark ken #lois lane #clois #MAWS #dc #DCU

[chouthechaoticraccoon]

About Me

My name is Morgan Alexander but I also go by Chou and Cedar

My pronouns are he/they, but neos are fine too :)

I am 15 and going on 16 though I’m somewhere above 60 in my heart

I am a… hoo boy, this is complicated. Um, I'm transnasculine and nonbinary as well as an oriented aroace (bi/omni cupio/quoiromantic graysexual, to be specific), so… gay af but also no, thank you. I’m also romance-positive and sex-neutral

I have a spicy brain (also known as Asperger's, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and MaDD with some gender dysphoria and unlabeled weirdness sprinkled in for good measure)

I also have a weird body (Type 1 diabetes, Celiac disease, Hashimoto’s, and chronic pain from joints and headaches and shit as well as some other symptoms)

My ethnicity is confusing because my family didn't keep good records, but I'm mixed (about ⅓-½ Blackfoot, ⅔-½ European) and white-passing

Very introverted, I like my alone time more than being around another person no matter who they are. Honestly, I might be a little socially anxious…

A dual high school and college student set to graduate in 2026

INTx-T (can be either INTJ or INTP)

Leo, I guess? Born August 16, so yeah. Not really into that astrology stuff, though

Converting to Reform Judaism as soon as I’m able to

Everybody deserves equal rights no matter skin color, religion, gender, orientation, physical appearance, or class. I'll respect your opinion as long as it doesn't disrespect anybody's existence. Don't agree with this, don't interact with me and get off my page

AKA transphobes, homophobes, ableists, racists, MAPs, zoophiles, etc aren’t welcome

Inbox and DMs are open, happy to make friends or mutuals (and might be open to a QPR or romantic relationship after I get to know you :) )

Asks are fine, and I love talking to people (online, that is) so just reach out if you want to know more about me

Don’t send me NSFW content. Like, ever. I may dabble in writing it (I write SA sometimes, varying from not-at-all to moderately graphic, but to be honest I only really write it so that there can be major hurt/comfort and I always depict it as a horrific act of violence and in some cases torture), but that doesn’t mean that I am interested in sexual content or comfortable with it. I am also a minor and asexual so it’s a big no-no

Artist (drawing, painting, and photography), comedian (stand-up), musician (piano, violin, vocals, and guitar), poet, and writer (original novels, short stories, and fanfics). Happy to do commissions on any of my chosen art forms, just DM me :)

I speak and am learning to speak ASL, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, and Yiddish (I alphabetized lol)

I like pretty much all music except country (Jolene is an exception)

I have precisely 69 Spotify playlists and am very proud of it

I’m actually starting an alternative rock band called Blue Humor. I’ll let you know when our first album drops

I like a lot of music, with over 32 pages on my list of bands I like (actual thing, might post the link later but it’s a list of over 1200 bands that I enjoy and am constantly expanding)

My fandoms include Abbott Elementary, Adventure Time, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Aurora Cycle, Big Hero 6, Bo Burnham, Brooklyn 99, Cavetown, Coraline, Creepypasta, Danny Phantom, the DCU, Deadpool, Derry Girls, Disenchantment, Disney, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Good Omens, Game of Thrones, Gravity Falls, Gregor the Overlander, Heartstopper/Osemanverse, Hunger Games, I Am Not Okay With This, In a Heartbeat, Into/Across the Spider-Verse, IT (2017/19), Jamie Dodger, John Mulaney, Jurassic Park/World, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Les Miserables, Lord of the Rings, Manifest, Marvel, Merlin, Monk, Monty Python, Mythic Quest, Narnia, Night at the Museum, NOAHFINNCE, Our Flag Means Death, Over the Garden Wall, Once Upon a Time, ParaNorman, Parks & Recreation, Red, White, and Royal Blue, Riordanverse (Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase, etc), Shaaba, Sherlock (BBC), Star Trek, Star Wars, Steven Universe, Stranger Things, Supernatural, Ted Lasso, The Adam Project, The Afterparty, The Good Place, The Goldfinch, The Hollow, The Office, The Simpsons, The Sims, The X-Files, Tim Burton, The Owl House, The Umbrella Academy, TwoSet Violin, Wednesday, Wings of Fire, and Young Royals.

#get to know the blogger #get to know the person behind the blog #introductory post #introducing myself

[quinnisaghostfr]

please read!!

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hi, I’m Quinn :) here’s some basic info…

-my pronouns are he/they & I’m bigender ⭐️

-I’m bi and taken :) 🌈

-grade 10 (15 years old) 🌧️

-Canadian 🫶🫶🫶

-I’m really obsessed with music :] here’s my Spotify:

-I’m a huge starkid fan as well as theatre kid in general

-I love silly gay kids cartoons <3

-Simon Petrikov is me FRFR 🤯🤯🤯 (Listen, I’m just silly, okay? And I use that word a bit more than I should for someone who used to hate it before it was popularized but it’s whatever <3)

-AuDHD & BPD (questioning some other things such as bipolar 2)

-I really love stuffed animals ✨

-I will likely shitpost a lot

-I do art on occasion

-I have a weird obsession with will wood (I will listen to cicada days on loop for hours on end if I feel so moved as to do so)

-I need tone tags sometimes, please let me know if you want me to always use them with you >_<

-I relate to cicadas in a metaphorical way

-feel free to ask me anything!!!!

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DNI IF YOU:

-are a TERF (if so, fuck you, what’s wrong with you?)

-are a homophobe/transphobe

-are a xenophobe or racist

-don’t support neopronouns or xenogenders (THERE WILL BE NO HATE ON HERE!! >:()

-are gonna start any sort of discourse (ex. slur discourse)

-are a proshipper

-are a pro”life”r

-are truscum or a transmed

-make fun of people for liking things that are unproblematic and shun their interests (every fandom is going to have at least a few bad people, but you don’t get to group every fan together)

-are furryphobic (BRO IT’S LITERALLY COSPLAY)

-hate on therians, otherkins, fictionkins, or otherhearted people, etc.

-tell people to k1ll th3ms3lv3s

-are a conservative

-support tr*mp

-are anti self diagnosis

please just don’t argue with me or be disrespectful. I joined this community for fun and I’m not partaking in any debate unless it is absolutely necessary.

(will probably be updated)

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My fandoms & interests:

• The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals

• Black Friday

• Starkid Productions

• Steven Universe

• Helluva Boss

• Hazbin Hotel

• Invader Zim

• The Owl House

• Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

• The Walten Files

• CRYPTIDS!!!! (I love Fresno nightcrawlers <3)

• Amphibia

• Gravity Falls

• The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

• Hilda

• Moomins

• Over the Garden Wall (I did a silly closet cosplay of Wirt once :D)

• Dead End: Paranormal Park

• Stardew Valley

• Supernatural/horror/coming of age/ gay/graphic novels/books

• Adventure Time (especially Fionna and Cake)

• Centaurworld

• Infinity Train

• Craig of the Creek

• Ducktales

• Star vs the Forces of Evil

• Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous

• Minecraft

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons

• Sanrio

• Star Wars Franchise (dont ttm about the sequels or a new hope though 😒)

• the Osemanverse (Radio Silence, Solitaire, Heartstopper, I Was Born for This, & Loveless my beloveds <3)

• Stuffed Animals (RAAAAAAAAA)

• MUSICALS!!!!

• Cruella

• Hercules

• Big Hero 6

• Disney movies in general (some, not all)

• Goblincore

• Grunge

• Kidcore

• Weirdcore

• The Amazing World of Gumball

• Regular Show

• Spiderverse!!!!!!

• Twelve Forever

• Nerdy Prudes Must Die

• Black Friday

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# quinn’s silly rambles from the void (for rambling and shitposting)

(WIP, that’s the only one I’ve thought of so far lmao will update)

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dms and asks are open, feel free to bmf, ask for advice, send random thoughts, etc :}

#Neurodivergent #queer #Lgbtqia #starkid fan

[nitewrighter]

man....on the topic of the new overwatch writers, soldier 76 is my fave and i love him so much, and i'm so scared the new writers will take him in a direction i don't like after what's happening with reaper :( genuinely not looking forward to future 76-reaper interactions because it'll just make me sad about how blizzard felt the need to shit on that dynamic (and i suspect they did it on purpose as a blow on the r76 ship lolol)

Yeah I don't know if they'll be bringing Brandon Easton back to write more--I mean yes, his Reaper short story sucked and his dialogue for Sombra was cringy, but he ended up getting a lot of flak on twitter which like... I honestly think the situation was way more Blizzard's fault than his.

See, I did ship R76, but at the same time my enjoyment of Overwatch's plot didn't hinge on R76 becoming canon--with regards to their characters, mostly it was about the tragedy inherent in both Reaper and Soldier:76--they're both two men treading water in a sea of their own regrets and sometimes they keep each other afloat and sometimes they're trying to drown each other--even if it wasn't romantic, I loved the concept of "They were war buddies, they loved each other" turning to this all-consuming obsession and hatred. What I really hated about the Reaper short story is how edgy and one-dimensional it made Reaper. I mean, yeah he had a family--that was hinted back as early as 2016, but all the flashbacks of said family were as one-dimensional as possible. The most nuance it affords Reaper is that he's been manipulated and that Talon is in fact a shitshow of multiple different agendas. I honestly don't think the story was tailor-made to tank R76 as a ship, I just think it's completely underwhelming after fans had 6 years of speculation on Reaper's motivations.

If Blizzard hadn't been a chickenshit and just put out their "First Strike" graphic novel along with Overwatch's release instead of aborting it, they'd probably be saving themselves a lot of grief because they would be setting a better tone for what to expect from Overwatch. But no, they wanted us to speculate---they even said so---and now it's really bitten them in the ass because everything they're putting out is underwhelming compared to years of fan material.

As far as their writing for Soldier 76 goes, I feel like a lot of Blizzard's controversies have forced them to shove a lot of material they would have given Soldier 76 over to Sojourn. But this pivot probably started way back in early 2018--both as a, "We need to let new heroes be significant in the plot" move and a "man people are really shitting on us for adding a hamster before we added a black woman" move. But I think the 2019 "Bastet" story also established that Jack is too trapped in the past to capably take on any leadership role in the reformed Overwatch or even answer the recall, which I think is a solid interpretation and is a decently smart pivot to make Overwatch not all about one old white guy's "trying to make it right" fight. Maybe they want to push him as a solo vigilante more, but also he's barely shown up in any promotional materials fo OW2. So I'd say my big concerns for OW2 is the fact that this guy--who has been very much central to a lot of Overwatch's timeline--is just going to end up completely sidelined.

#Overwatch #Overwatch 2 #Jack Morrison #Soldier 76 #Gabriel Reyes #R76

[emilysworldoffandoms]

Books I Read in 2023

Wilde Child By Eloisa James (Romance)

Looking for Me…in this Great Big Family By Betsy R. Rosenthal (Middle Grade Verse)

My Last Duchess By Eloisa James (Romance)

Wilde in Love By Eloisa James (Romance)

Our Souls at Night By Kent Haruf (Fiction)

Too Wilde Too Wed By Eloisa James (Romance)

Nick and Charlie By Alice Oseman (YA Novella)

Born to Be Wilde By Eloisa James (Romance)

The Woman in the Purple Skirt By Nasuko Imamura (Fiction)

Say No to the Duke By Eloisa James (Romance)

Crumbs By Dance Stirling (Graphic Novel)

The Reluctant Countess By Eloisa James (Romance)

Demon in the Wood By Leigh Bardugo & Dani Pendergast (Graphic Novel)

Write for Your Life By Anna Quindlen (Non-Fiction)

Let There By Laughter By Michael Krasny (Humor)

Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein By Lita Judge (Biography in Verse and Pictures)

Soft Thorns By Bridgett Devoue (Poetry)

Wolfed: Cursed By Love: Book One By Leia Stone (Urban Fantasy Romance)

Constantine: Distorted Illusions By Kami Garcia & Isaac Goodhart (Graphic Novel)

A Life Force By Will Eisner (Graphic Novel)

Dropsie Avenue By Will Eisner (Graphic Novel)

Love & Other Words By Christina Lauren (Romance)

The World Keeps Ending and the World Goes On By Franny Choi (Poetry)

The Valentine’s Hate By Sidney Halston (Romance)

Fagin the Jew By Will Eisner (Graphic Novel)

Autoboyography By Christina Lauren (YA)

You Are Here By Dawn Lanuza (Poetry)

Wolfed: Book Two: Promised to Him By Leia Stone (Urban Fantasy Romance)

New York: The Big City By Will Eisner (Graphic Novel)

To the Heart of the Storm By Will Eisner (Graphic Novel)

The Outsiders By S.E. Hinton (Classic YA) [Re-read]

True Beauty By Yaongyi (Graphic Novel)

The 13 Clocks By James Thurber (Verse and Pictures)

Chasing Cassandra By Lisa Kleypas (Romance)

Banned Book Club By Kim Hyun Sook, Ko Hyung-Ju, and Ryan Estrada (Graphic Novel)

Coven By Jennifer Dugan (Graphic Novel)

Exes & O’s By Amy Lea (Romance)

2 Am Thoughts By Mackenzie Campbell (Poetry)

My Greenhouse By Bella Mayo (Poetry)

Unterhaken By Leela Corman (Graphic Novel)

Morning Haikus By Carin Weisman Crook (Poetry)

HER: Volume 3 By Pierre Alex Jeanty (Poetry)

These Are My Big Girl Pants By Amber Vittoria (Poetry)

When in Rome By Sarah Adams (Romance)

Mr. Wrong Number By Lynn Painter (Romance)

Hollow By Brandon Boyer-White & Shannon Waters (Graphic Novel)

Set on You By Amy Lea (Romance)

The Sun & the Star By Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro (Middle Grade)

Practice Makes Perfect By Sarah Adams (Romance)

Haikus for Jews By David M. Bader (Poetry) [Re-read]

LVOE By Atticus (Poetry)

Schwartz’s Hebrew Delicatessen: The Story By Bill Brownstein (Non-Fiction)

Spy X Family Vol. 1 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

My Hero Academia Vol. 1 By Kohei Horikoshi (Manga)

Imogen, Obviously By Becky Albertalli (YA)

Spy X Family Vol. 2 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

Spy X Family Vol. 3 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

True Love Experiment By Christina Lauren (Romance)

A beautiful composition of broken By r.h. Sin (poetry)

Spy X Family Vol. 4 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

Spy X Family Vol. 5 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business By Mel Brooks (Memoir)

Whiskey words & a shovel By r.h. Sin (Poetry)

Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself By Alan Alda (Memoir)

Spy X Family Vol. 6 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

The Unhoneymooners By Christina Lauren (Romance)

The Soulmate Equation By Christina Lauren (Romance)

M*A*S*H: A Novel About Three Army Doctors By Richard Hooker (Fiction)

Mixed Blessings By William & Barbara Christopher (Memoir)

Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Other Things I’ve Learned By Alan Alda (Memoir)

Red, White, & Royal Blue By Casey McQuiston (Romance)

Spy X Family Vol. 7 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

SOTUS Vol. 1 By Bittersweet (Manga)

SOTUS Vol. 2 By Bittersweet (Manga)

While the Duke Was Sleeping By Sophie Jordan (Romance)

Beach Read By Emily Henry (Romance)

Spy X Family Vol. 8 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

Spy X Family Vol. 9 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

The Scandal of it All By Sophie Jordan (Romance)

Not That Duke By Eloisa James (Romance)

Unorthodox Love By Heidi Shertok (Romance)

The Duke Buys a Bride By  Sophie Jordan (Romance)

This Scot of Mine By Sophie Jordan (Romance)

Kissing Kosher By Jean Meltzer (Romance)

The Duke’s Stolen Bride By Sophie Jordan (Romance)

My Roommate is a Vampire By Jenna Levine (Romance)

The Virgin and the Rogue By Sophie Jordan (Romance)

The Duke Effect By Sophie Jordan (Romance)

SOTUS Vol. 3 By Bittersweet (Manga)

Percy Jackson: Chalice of the Gods By Rick Riordan (Middle Grade)

Tiny Dancer By Siena Cherson Siegel (Graphic Novel)

Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend By Alys Arden (Graphic Novel)

Everything I Know About Love I Learned from Romance Novels By Sarah Wendell (Non-Fiction)

The Roommate Pat By Allison Ashley (Romance)

Spy X Family Vol. 10 By Tatsuya Endo (Manga)

Two Rogues Make a Right By Cat Sebastian (Romance)

The Things They Carried By Tim O’Brien (Fiction)

Count Your Lucky Stars By Alexandria Bellefleur (Romance)

The Bromance Book Club By Lyssa Kay Adams (Romance)

Mockingjay By Suzanne Collins (YA)

The Official Quotable Doctor Who: Wise Words from Across Space & Time By Cavan Scott and Mark Wright (Quote Book)

God Plays Hide and Seek Poems By Greta Elbogen (Poetry)

Women Holding Things By Maira Kalman (Poetry/Verse/Photos)

The Little Liar By Mitch Albom (Fiction)

Love Brought Me Through the Holocaust: A Daughter’s Memories By Judith Koeppel Steel (Non-Fiction)

Himawari House By Harmony Becker (Graphic Novel)

Undercover Bromance By Lyssa Kay Adams (Romance)

Unordinary By uru-chan (Graphic Novel)

Son of : A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices By Most Hassan Yousef (Memoir)

Love & Latkes By Stacey Agdern (Romance)

Twelve Tribes: Promise and Peril in New Israel By Ethan Michaeli (Non-Fiction)

Never on Shabbas! By Henry Leonard (Political Cartoons)

The Little Guide to Taylor Swift: Words to Shake It Off (Quote Book)

This Winter By Alice Oseman (Novella)

Heartstopper Volume 5 By Alice Oseman (Graphic Novel)

Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth By Noa Tishby (Non-Fiction)

Counting the Cost By Jill Duggar (Memoir)

How to Educate a Citizen: The Power of Shared Knowledge to Unify a Nation BY E.D. Hirsch Jr. (Non-Fiction)

Two Tribes By Emily Bowen Cohen (Middle Grade Graphic Novel)

Foster By Claire Keegan (Novella)

#fandoms #fangirl #books #romance #nonfiction #memoir #humor #poetry #graphic novels #middle grade #ya books

[beneaththetangles]

Fantasy, romance, and shonen feature prominently in our reviews this week, but so, too, do two rarer releases for manga-associated brands. They include Guardian of Fukushima, a Franco-Belgian work inspired by Japanese culture and the 2011 earthquake, and Tezcatlipoca, a Japanese novel combining Aztec mythology and modern organized crime. Read on to see what we thought of these departures from the usual, as well as more typical light novel and manga fare!

Ayashimon • The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses (Vol. 1) • Guardian of Fukushima • I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top • Sweet Poolside • Tezcatlipoca • Unnamed Memory (Vol. 6)

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Unnamed Memory, Light Novel Vol. 6

FYI: this is the final volume of the series, so some mild spoilers are unavoidable. The first volume of the story introduced magical mystery man Valt…and promptly killed him. Well, he’s back in a big way. This series has often had a mystery-of-the-week feel, but certain plot threads—Valt, time travel, witches, the anti-magic sword Akashia, a pair of mysterious orbs, etc.—have helped link the various narrative episodes about Oscar the king and Tinasha the witch, and many of them come together for this finale. I found it a little confusing, but some of that is probably because it’s been too long since I read the preceding volumes, and some of it is probably because time travel is supposed to be a bit puzzling. Be warned that this is a wild ride and you shouldn’t expect everything to be wrapped up in a tidy package. I found the ending is reasonably satisfying, but it’s definitely more “and the adventure continues” than “happily ever after,” and it left me with questions. The Afterword even hints at the possibility of a sequel series. The banter/bickering and mutual trust between Oscar and Tinasha remain charming and enjoyable, and (some) mysteries get resolved. If you’re looking for a fantasy-mystery-romcom, I definitely recommend the completed series that is Unnamed Memory. ~ Jesk

Unnamed Memory is published by Yen Press.

Guardian of Fukushima

This isn’t a manga; it isn’t even Japanese. Instead, it’s a Franco-Belgian bande desinée in the tradition of Asterix and Tintin, but one that tells a very Japanese story: of the earthquake of 2011, the devastation it wrought, and the one man who arose amid the chaos as the “guardian of Fukushima,” Naoto Matusumura. He is the one who returned to the restricted zone in order to care for the animals that had been abandoned during the evacuation—pets and farm animals alike (even ostriches!)—and who has remained there ever since, breaking the law on a daily basis and becoming the most irradiated man alive in the process. But Guardian of Fukushima is not just another retelling of an inspiring true story. Instead, Matsumura’s tale here is “liberated by fiction” (foreword), as writer Fabien Grolleau and artist Ewen Blain re-envision a 21st-century hero in the context of centuries-old Japanese folk tales, legends, and spirituality, in a manner reminiscent of Studio Ghibli’s eco-activist films and Kawatsura’s The House of the Lost on the Cape. The work draws on a rich tapestry of references: from yokai and guardian spirits to the giant catfish Numazu whose thrashing is responsible for earthquakes, to the tale of Urashima Taro, the fisherman and champion of sea life who returns home to find a world transformed—much like Matsumura himself, as the foreword points out. And it works really well, most of the time (the yokai sequence being the exception—it’s not very well integrated into the overarching narrative). Matsumura’s story is moving, but the volume wisely resists becoming overly sentimental and instead emphasizes the protagonist’s steadfast commitment to his conviction that the value of animal life is on par with that of humanity. The graphics are stunning, with the brilliant color work characteristic of bande desinée and a charming hand-drawn feel, right down to the quavering panel lines. The animals are full of personality, and much care has been taken to render the natural landscape with the vibrancy of spring, even amid the destruction. All in all, this volume is a treat for the eye and the heart as well, and a fitting tribute to a man who has laid down his life for creation. ~ claire

Guardian of Fukushima is published by TOKYOPOP.

Tezcatlipoca, Novel

A bold attempt to mix ancient myth with a modern crime tale, Tezcatlipoca is creative, heavy, and for long stretches an absolute page-turner. But it’s also ultimately underwhelming. The modern-day myth traces the lives of a number of characters caught up in a horrifying crime trade (I won’t spoil it here except to say that it’s very 21st century), but two men in particular: a neglected boy with extraordinary strength who is confined for an act of violence he committed as a juvenile, and a drug lord whose family has been assassinated by another drug cartel. The latter, Valmiro, is fueled by his grandmother’s stories about the Aztecs and their great warrior kinsman, as he bides his time in building a new empire with ancestral determination and through cruel, ritual killings; his is a story of revenge against those who killed his family. Tezcatlipoca is an epic tale, beginning decades earlier and an ocean away from Japan, where the main story eventually moves to. It reminds me of another novel involving cartels, Clear and Present Danger, in how absorbing the straight-forward explanation of events are in both novels and how deep the authors dive into character descriptions. Unlike that Tom Clancey book, however, Kiwamu Sato’s similarly lengthy tome spends a great deal of time in the abstract world of Aztec myth and religion, as Valmiro creates a “familia” that is centered on that fierce and brutal culture. In fact, Sato spends too much time on the Aztecs. As compelling as they are, the gangsters’ imitation of the ancient warriors becomes a bit repetitive in the tale, and there are too many gods and terms to follow along closely. While weaving the past with the present, the author seems to lose sight of the drug lord, who is the most interesting character in the novel; it’s a major oversight, particularly because the entire book hinges on weaving together his story with Koshimo’s, and it doesn’t happen with the same care as how their backstories are crafted. Instead, that and most of the elements in Japan are rushed, including a slam-bang climax and a final scene that is wonderfully poetic but would have made a deeper impact if given more time to develop. It’s a disappointment because if Sato had written the final act with as much patience as he did the earlier ones, Tezcatlipoca very well may have been a special novel rather than the mixed bag it ultimately is. ~ @animepopheart​

Tezcatlipoca is published by Yen Press.

Ayashimon, Manga Vol. 1

One of newest entries into the “beat-’em-up” category of shonen manga, Ayashimon is bursting with energy while sticking to the tried and true of the genre. And it appears that the formula has produced a winner. Ayashimon‘s protagonist is Maruo, an impossibly strong young man who is dissatisfied with life since it’s nothing like the shonen manga he adores. His worldview totally shifts when he encounters Urara, the daughter of the deceased leader of the now-fractured Enma crime syndicate, who contracts with him to be her muscle in a quest to take power. The one-on-one battles, which take place within the concept of “ritual” duals, are cleanly drawn and dynamic. The characters are stylish and the world is creative, flipping Kabukicho into a den of demonic yakuza—the titular ayashimon who wear human faces to disguise their monstrous identities. It’s a violent series, featuring beheadings and amputations, but it doesn’t feel graphic, perhaps helped along by the ayashimon “dying” for only 99 years and their bodies transforming into cash upon “death” (I’ll let you make the symbolic connections there). Meanwhile, Urara and Maruo make for intriguing anti-heroes, criminals who are not-so-bad compared to the awfulness around them. Volume one ends on a cliffhanger involving what appears to be one of the series’ main antagonists, creating high stakes for a series that feels like it shouldn’t have any because of the immortality of the ayashimon and the OP qualities of Maruo. It just goes to show what a talented mangaka can do with an entertaining concept. What a great start! ~ @animepopheart​

Ayashimon is published by VIZ Media and releases on March 7th.

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses, Manga Vol. 1

I never expected Miss Miyazen Would Love to Get Closer to You to have a potential rival when it comes to shonen romcom cuteness, but The Girl I Like Forget Her Glasses is a worthy contender! Komura is excited about his new homeroom and the cute girl next to him…who happens to forget her glasses all too often! While he is happy for the (multiple) instances when he can talk and help his crush, he feels his heart might give out way too soon from how close she has to get to him so she can see his face! This was such a cute read! I was surprised by how fast I read it, but Komura is so, so, so adorable that it was hard not to look ahead to see what his expression would be on the next page! Ha! His reactions are always worth seeing, especially when Mie gets very close to his face. Mie was also pretty funny, and I loved how she would talk like a samurai sometimes because it honestly just added more to her cute charm. After reading this first volume, I’m so excited this will be getting an anime, as I think it’s going to be such a delight to watch onscreen! Definitely recommending this series if you like sweet and wholesome romances with some great art! ~ @lauraagrace​

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses is published by Square Enix.

Sweet Poolside, Manga

Shuzo Oshimi’s first weekly serial has finally been published in a bound volume. Nearly twenty years after it originally ran and followed by many other successes (The Flowers of Evil, Happiness), this one-volume work exhibits Ochimi’s talent but is deeply flawed, as the author admits himself in a cute side manga at the end of the work. Sweet Poolside is about the relationship between two swimmers, drawn particularly from Ota’s point of view as a boy whose body is less mature than some of his classmates. In fact, he has baby-smooth skin and no hair on his body other than atop his head, which is at the opposite end of the spectrum from the beautiful Goto, who feels enough of a kinship with the boy to ask him to help her improve her confidence by shaving her. Strange, yes, but you could see how such a storyline could develop into a warm and meaningful series, can’t you? And there are nice moments in this limited-run manga, mostly in the awkwardness that Oshimi puts on full display through Ota’s thoughts and actions, but there are not enough to make it as warm and sweet as I would have hoped from this coming-of-age story. Sweet Poolside also features erotic elements meant for the male gaze, as Goto is illustrated in sexually charged ways—while Ota, though arguably shown more graphically, is drawn as such only to add to the adolescent awkwardness of the story rather than to its eroticism. Sweet Poolside would have been better and sweeter if Goto was treated more fully like Ota. As it is, we’re left with a story that doesn’t quite come together and a female lead who’s nothing but her body—not a manga I would recommend. ~ @animepopheart​

Sweet Poolside is published by Kodansha.

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top, Light Novel Vol. 1

Volume one of I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top serves as a reminder that sometimes an adaptation exceeds—in this case far exceeds—the source material. I called volume one of the manga a “pleasant and unexpectedly fine read,” but the original light novel which it adapts is dreadful. The story is precisely the same—Allen, a bottom-tier, no-talent swordsman, punches a “100-million-year-button” that takes him to an alternate dimension where he trains for that amount of time (and then again and again), leading him into OP-hood before he begins to attend a special swordsman academy. Yes, the idea is silly, but the manga tackles it with optimistism and fun. The light novel has the same tone, but the writing is too atrocious for me to enjoy the cute characters and funny events. The narration is only slightly better than “And then I did this…and then I went here…and then this happened…” as the story moves from one scene to another without rhyme or reason. More visual media are able to hide these issues, but awful writing is more obvious in a light novel. Other substantial problems, like a lack of characterization and creativity in the world-building, also derive from the weak writing. I encourage you to skip this volume, but if you want a fun and upbeat fantasy/school story, check out the manga adaptation—it features all the good parts without being weighed down by the bad. ~ @animepopheart​

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top is published by Yen Press.

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“Reader’s Corner” is our way of embracing the wonderful world of manga, light novels, and visual novels, creative works intimately related to anime but with a magic all their own. Each week, our writers provide their thoughts on the works they’re reading—both those recently released as we keep you informed of newly published works, and those older titles that you might find as magical (or in some cases, reprehensible) as we do.

#Manga #Light Novels #Novels #Comics #Ayashimon #Unnamed Memory #Guardian of Fukushima #Sweet Poolside #I Kept Pressing the 100 Million Year Button and Came Out on Top #Tezcatlipoca #The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses #Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta #Ichiokunen Button wo Rendashita Ore wa Kidzuitara Saikyou ni Natteita: Rakudai Kenshi no Gakuin Musou #Reviews #Reader's Corner #Manga Articles #Manga Reviews #Light Novel Article #Novel Reviews #Light Novel Reviews #Articles #Comic Reviews #Author: Jeskai Angel #Author: claire #Author: TWWK #Author: Laura A. Grace

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October Finds, Pt. 2: Plushies, Clothing, Accessories, Dinnerware, Prints

As we are getting closer to the holiday season, I thought it might be nice to share links to cartoon merchandise I've seen floating around. I use a lot of the websites listed for gift-giving inspiration or to fill up any wishlists that friends and family ask me for. I've tried to keep most things on this list under $50, and most items are on clearance or discounted heavily.

I know items from Hot Topic and Box Lunch can be very hit or miss, so I've tried to only pull items that I have felt were high-quality in the past. Also, I would encourage you to have your items shipped to their stores and pick them up in-person if you are able / comfortable, and help us keep malls alive for a little bit longer.

All of the prints from Gallery Nucleus were designed by people who worked on the show, worked in the same studio, or were very big fans of the show. I encourage you to look up the names behind any print that catches your eye and find out what they're working on now!

In the same vein... While this post was made to share semi-official to official pieces of merch, please support fanartists on platforms like INPRNT and Redbubble! I guarantee that many of the artists you follow on Tumblr sell some of their pieces online, and it's a great way to show your support in addition to reblogging their work.

You can find Pt. 1 of the list here, where I share links to music, books, comics, and graphic novels.

NOTE: I am not affiliated with any of the stores linked under the read more. I'm just someone who watches a lot of TV and reads a lot of books and likes to celebrate that by buying merch every now and then.

PLUSHIES

Hollow Knight - Hornet Plush

Nimona

Nimona - Shark Form Plush 

Nimona - Whale Form Plush

CLOTHING

Avatar: The Last Airbender Fire Nation Zuko Crew Socks 2 Pair

Bee And PuppyCat: Lazy In Space Duo Boyfriend Fit Girls T-Shirt

Steven Universe Group Phone T-Shirt

ACCESSORIES

Avatar

NYCC Exclusive - Avatar Debossed Elements Mini Backpack

The Legend of Korra Mini Backpack

Disney Afternoons

Disney Afternoon Cartoons Color Block Mini Backpack

Disney Afternoon Cartoons Color Block Zip Around Wallet

Pokemon

Pokémon Pumpkin Pikachu Mini Backpack

Pokémon Pikachu Halloween Costumes Allover Print Wallet

Pokémon Pumpkin Pikachu Cardholder 

Ms. Marvel Cosplay Mini Backpack

Rocko’s Modern Life Zip Around Wallet

Over The Garden Wall x Nucleus Enamel Pins (scroll down)

Infinity Train

Alan Dracula - Infinity Train x Nucleus Enamel Pin

Ugly Irwin - Infinity Train x Nucleus Enamel Pin

DINNERWARE

Moomin Summer Dive Glass Bottle 1L

Avatar: The Last Airbender Jasmine Dragon Stemless Glass

Disney Afternoons

Darkwing Duck 16 Oz Tumbler Cup

TaleSpin 16 Oz Tumbler Cup

Pokéball Ramen Bowl with Chopsticks

PRINTS

Cartoon Network - Gallery Nucleus Prints - Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Over The Garden Wall

Disney - Gallery Nucleus Prints

Star Vs. The Forces of Evil

Gravity Falls

A Normal Poster Encouraging Children to Read

Just Gold

Romance Academy 7

Trust

Waddles Takes Flight

Disney Television Animation Tribute Exhibition

Big Hero 6 

Darkwing Duck "The Terror That Flaps In The Night"

Darkwing Ducky 

Ducktales

Gummi Bears

Picnic Surprise

Rescue Rangers

Take Off!

Tangled

Infinity Train

Roasted

The Crew's All Here

The Steward

LAIKA 10th Anniversary - Gallery Nucleus Prints

MISCELLANEOUS

Hey Arnold Digital Downloads (Shop run by Craig Bartlett)

#hollow knight #nimona #infinity train #hey arnold #darkwing duck #ducktales #tangled: the series #craig bartlett #laika #coraline #paranorman #kubo and the two strings #boxtrolls #chip and dale rescue rangers #talespin #gummi bears #gravity falls #star vs the forces of evil #adventure time #over the garden wall #steven universe #rocko's modern life #avatar: the last airbender #the legend of korra #moomin #pokemon #ms. marvel #bee and puppycat #finds

[animationstarlover1983]

Fnaf system reboot au

Facts/info about Gregory

Explained: this info will tell us stuff about this head canon Gregory.

1. Gregory is 10 years old in this au

2. In this au Gregory is not patient 46 or has he ever been in contact with glitchtrap/mimic, nor is he a full fledged robot

3. Vanessa got him interested in anime, his big 3 anime are bleach, my hero academia and hunter x hunter

4. for some unknown reason he has a like and habit for collecting old/rare fredbear/golden Freddy like items

5. Vanessa’s nickname for him is brownie bean due to his brown hair and eyes (only she can call him that)

6. His favorite activities are reading/writing/drawing, outside, soccer, fazerblast

7. Gregory loves reading books/comics/graphic novels and loves writing stories and stuff so he wants to be a author/cartoonist/comic book artist when he grows up to write and publish books

8. Freddy and Vanessa are the only adults he really trust in the pizzaplex apart from the other glamrocks and Luis

9. Gregory has no memory or recollection of who he is or was

10. Gregory and another character for some reason are immune to the g-t virus

11. Gregory’s character was inspired by kris/chara (undertale), child emperor (one punch man), Steven (Steven universe), and hiro (big hero 6)

Personality: this Gregory is quite similar to his game variant. Gregory is very smart, tenacious, relentless, friendly, curious, fun loving, he doesn’t seem to trust other adults/staff in the pizzaplex besides Vanessa and Freddy (along with the glamrocks and Luis), Gregory is a very curious child but can’t help but feel like his curiosity often leads him to unforeseen or dangerous events.

#fnaf #fnaf gregory #alternate universe

[damoclesangel]

Was supposed to watch Indy Jones 5 at the Lunar Drive-in (that is closing next week) with but COVID..... so watched this instead. it's GREAT. Adapted from a Graphic Novel by ND Stevenson (SPOP), with Screenplay by Robert Baird (Big hero 6) and Lloyd Taylor.

Chloe Grace Morez as Nimona, Riz Ahmed as Ballister and .... TRY GUYS Eugene as Ambrosius? I was not expecting that. nice.

#nimona #nd stevenson #robert baird #lloyd taylor #chloe graze moretz #riz ahmed #eugene lee yang #qd #Youtube

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What’s Out This Week? 4/26

Please, trees, free us from the pollen!

BLAB! Vol 1 TP - Monte Beauchamp, Noah Van Sciver & Ryan Heshka

BLAB!-the Harvey Award-winning anthology of cutting-edge comics, art, and culture-has returned to its comics roots with a stellar lineup of contributors. Noah Van Sciver depicts the tragic demise of Crime Does Not Pay editor Robert Wood. Ryan Heshka recounts the rise and fall of Superman creators Siegel and Shuster. Sasha Velour portrays the making of film director F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu. Children's book illustrator Giselle Potter examines Peter Rabbit author Beatrix Potter's passion as a naturalist. Illustrated articles include the history of the gorilla and a report on UFOs. All this and much more in Comics and Stories That Will Make You BLAB!

Black Cat Social Club TP -  Christopher Painter & Bob Quinn

The story of three punk rock witches, Alice, Hazel, and Maggie, who cast spells with their songs to battle corporate demon jerks, defeat rival witch bands, save the world, and get to the next gig. Black Cat Social Club have been at this "band thing" for quite a while, with limited success. (Bummer.) Despite their kick-ass punk rock skills (and a little songcasting magic), these witchy women have been struggling to reach their big break. Discouraged, bassist Hazel sells her soul to a demon for more magical power, prompting singer/lead guitarist Alice to step in and assume the debt herself! Plus side, the band is killing it at their shows now. Downside? They may literally be killing the entire world by fueling these corporate demons' evil plans, which for sure involve brimstone, monsters... you know, the works! Can the band stop the apocalypse? Is drummer Maggie's songwriting, uh, "technique" the key? Will the demon Stan ever shut up?! If you've ever wished Josie and the Pussycats had more demons, or Buffy was fronting a three-piece rock band, you've found your next favorite book in Black Cat Social Club!

Boy’s Abyss GN Vol 1 -  Ryo Minenami

Reiji's life is as miserable as the small town he can't escape. The most interesting thing that's ever happened there is a double suicide down by the river. Does Reiji have any power over his fate, or will he too fall into the abyss?

Charisma’s Turn GN -  Monique Couvson & Amanda Jones

From the award-winning author of Pushout, an inspiring graphic novel about what can happen when Black girls are given the opportunity to find their genuine power. Charisma's Turn is a graphic novel that follows the dynamic story of Charisma, a Black high school student who is grappling with mounting pressures from home and school. When frustrations with her family intersect with a conflict at school, she reaches a crossroads, facing a choice that could change her future. Featuring vibrantly illustrated art from Amanda Jones and a foreword by poet, artist, and arts educator Susan Arauz Barnes, this book will appeal to teens, parents, educators, librarians, and more. Charisma's Turn exemplifies how Black girls can be truly empowered to reach their full potential when they have supportive educators and community members in their corner.

Cut-Over Criteria GN -  Koala Omugi

A fresh new boys' love office romance in which opposites attract! Recent graduate Jin has been assigned to help out his upperclassman Seto, a highly competent but somewhat standoffish systems engineer. Though Jin is good at his job, he does seem to have his head in the clouds more often than not... and Seto's eyes always seem to linger on him more than they should!

Deep Cuts #1 (of 6) -  Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Danilo Beyruth & Chris Brunner

New Orleans, 1917. In the city's bustling red-light district, a young clarinet player lands a job with his hero-but he'll soon discover there's more to the music business than playing the right notes.

Join writers KYLE HIGGINS & JOE CLARK (RADIANT BLACK) and an ALL-STAR CAST OF ARTISTS for SIX DOUBLE-LENGTH ISSUES that weave stories of struggle, joy, and hope through the history of jazz!

Disney & Pixar’s Turning Red: 4*TOWN 4 Real GN -  Dirchansky & KAlfee

4*Town 4 Ever! 4*Townies are hyped to see 4*Town performing their favorite hits live, but how will Canada's greatest boy band spend the day leading up to their epic Toronto concert? Hang with Robaire, Jesse, Tae Young, Aaron T, and Aaron Z as they enjoy a rare break in their busy schedules! Jesse and Tae Young embrace their artistic side and visit a ceramics museum, Aaron T gets his fashion on at the mall, and Aaron Z and Robaire stay in the dance studio to master their moves before the sold-out show. Only the realest fans deserve to get this up close and personal with Tween Beat Magazine's Hottest Band of the Year!

Fashion Illustration: Outfit Of The Day GN -  Pie International 

Fashion Illustration is a new genre in the Japanese illustration scene, offering the most up-to-date, modern and practical styles for everyday. This book introduces 40 up-and-coming illustrators from Japan who are becoming popular on social media, including Daisuke Richard the author of Kikanetsu published in June 2019. Filled with loads of cool, stylish coordinates and color patterns, this guide offers a whole new way for discovering new trends in fashion. Find your own outfit of the day!

Jujutsu Kaisen: Thorny Road At Dawn GN -  Gege Akutami & Ballad Kitaguni

A modeling scout approaches Kugisaki, but he turns out to be a cursed speech user with an ulterior motive, and when Inumaki tries to rescue her, things don't quite turn out as planned. Mechamaru goes on a solo mission, Gojo and friends try to host a party, and more chilling and charming adventures ensue in these five short stories set in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen!

Money Shot Comes Again #1 -  Tim Seeley & Gisele Lagace

The XXX-plorers are back on their hands and knees for the good of humanity! When the giant ass space jellyfish who run the ordered universe arrive on earth, the porn-stars-cum-science explorers must put away grudges, crushes, and side-hustles to once again take one (or two! or three!) for the team. An epicly sexy new arc begins, which takes aim at dumb billionaires and bad optics, and guest stars a LEGENDARY underground comix heroine! NEW ARTIST Gisele Lagace puts her sexy spin on the book!

New Retro Illustration Bilingual Edition GN -  PIE INTERNATIONAL

Retro but modern. This is the new trend, the new way, the new form of illustration created by the new generation. "New retro," a combination of the word "New" and "Retrospective," is a phrase meaning "appreciating and enjoying something old while reimagining it into something modern." This book introduces 40 up-and-coming illustrators working in this "new retro" style. Through the 300 illustrations showcased in this one book, readers can appreciate and enjoy retro culture, items and motifs reimagined and transformed into something new.

Platinum Blood GN -  Mor Ichigaya

Alucard, known by "Al" for short, is a vampire who has been raised by a priest, You. Providing Al the fluids he needs to survive has created an unusually close relationship between the two, but what will become of their partnership as You's mortality catches up to him? This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including incest and violence. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

QUEEN In Comics GN -  Emmanuel Marie & Sophie Blitman

Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Freddie Mercury form one of the greatest rock bands in the world. Under the leadership of its charismatic singer, Queen is a planetary success for each hit with its decadent shows, inimitable aesthetics and style. "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Are the Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now" or even "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" are just some of the hits! Discover the great stories and little secrets surrounding the legend!

Sacred Lamb GN - Tim Seeley & Jelena Dordevic

Online celebrity Kellyn West, who just recently dispatched "her" own stalker-slash-serial killer Clay Coogan on a live stream, finds herself the newest resident of a secluded town known as Sacred Lamb. This is where the government hides "endemic victims" under witness protection in hopes of preventing innocents from being murdered when, inevitably, psycho slashers return from the dead. But when the body count starts rising inside the barbed wire fences, Kellyn must team up with the original survivor girl, known only as "The Babysitter," to rally the E.V.s and withstand an army of slashers at their door, seemingly back from the dead, and definitely back for blood.

Sap Hunters HC -  Laurent Genefort & Alexandre Ristorcelli

Through the branches of the gigantic World Tree, Pierig searches for the source of the malevolence that poisons the sap. The colossal branches of the World Tree are home to many diverse clans of people, each living among their tier. When Pierig, a Sap Diviner, is captured by the Bellicose clan for his rare skills, he learns that the World Tree is dying and its nourishing sap, the fuel for each of these communities, is being poisoned... Accompanied by three warriors, Pierig is forced to trace the origin of the evil that is eating away at the plant titan through each of its levels, and down to the very base if necessary. But along his journey, issues deeper than the root of this sickness begin to surface, putting everything Pierig knew to be true into question.

Silence #1 (of 5) -  Devin Kraft

In this extraordinary Rock'n'Roll/Mythology mashup, Johanna Jones returns to her hometown of Anthem, a down-on-its-luck shipping town, to discover the ship her father sailed on has gone missing. She ends up aboard a yellow submarine named the Heart of Gold, headed directly into Hades' Hexagon to find the missing crew, accompanied by her childhood best friend, a rich young addict, and a punk legend.

Star Wars The High Republic Adventures: Quest Of The Jedi One-Shot -  Claudia Gray, Fico Ossio & Tom Fowler

On the ancient world of Angcord, the Force works in unforeseen ways. When legendary Jedi Knight Barnabus Vim and his intrepid Padawan Bly arrive on this mysterious world, seeking an ancient artifact of the Force, they quickly find more than they were bargaining for. But just what is the mysterious Echo Stone, and what does its existence mean for the continued survival of all those who call Angcord home?

Souls Of Black Folk: A Graphic Interpretation GN -  W E B Du Bois, Paul Buhle & Paul Peart-Smith

Peart-Smith's graphic adaptation provide historical and cultural contexts that bring to life the world behind Du Bois' words. Readers will get a deeper understanding of the cultural debates The Souls of Black Folk was engaging in, with more background on figures like Booker T. Washington, the advocate of black economic uplift, and the Pan-Africanist minister Alexander Crummell. This beautifully illustrated book vividly conveys the continuing legacy of The Souls of Black Folk, effectively updating it for the era of The 1619 Project and Black Lives Matter.

W0RLDTR33 #1 -  James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, & Jordie Bellaire 

In 1999, Gabriel and his friends discovered the Undernet, a secret architecture to the Internet. They charted their exploration on a message board called W0RLDTR33.

Then they lost control. Someone broke into W0RLDTR33-someone who welcomed the violent hold the Undernet had on them. At great personal cost, Gabriel and the others thought they sealed the Undernet away for good. They were wrong. And now they will know the meaning of PH34R.

The Witches Of World War II GN -  Paul Cornell & Valeria Burzo

In the darkest hours of World War II, Doreen Valiente (then known as Doreen Dominy), an expert on British folklore and the occult, is approached by British intelligence at Bletchley Park who tell her they know she's a witch... and that's how she can best serve her country. Together with the "most evil man in the world," a hard-nosed white witch, the grizzled founder of Wicca, and a professional exorcist and con man, Valiente will travel deep into the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe and gamble her life, her belief, and her powers on a mission to help capture Rudolf Hess, second in command to Adolf Hitler himself.

Whatcha scooping up this week, Fantom Fam? 

#WOTW #What's Out This Week? #comic #comic book #comics #comic books #manga #The Witches Of World War II #W0RLDTR33 #Souls Of Black Folk: A Graphic Interpretation #Star Wars The High Republic #Silence #Sap Hunters #Sacred Lamb #Queen In Comics #Platinum Blood #New Retro Illustrations #Money Shot Comes Again #Jujutsu Kaisen #Fashion Illustration: Outfit Of The Day #Turning Red #Deep Cuts #Cut-Over Criteria #Charisma’s Turn #Boy’s Abyss #Black Cat Social Club #BLAB!

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Marvel Unveils New York Comic Con Panel Line-Up

Marvel Entertainment is heading to New York Comic Con with all-star panels, activations, exclusive announcements, fan favorite talent signings, and unforgettable fan experiences at the Marvel booth all starting Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, October 9.

Stop by the Marvel booth (#2057) for the livestream broadcast, giveaways, and signings, and check out Marvel’s merch booth (#2261) for exclusive New York Comic Con merchandise, Marvel Unlimited subscription offers, and so much more.

Click to see the full schedule below...

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Captain America: Cold War – A This Week in Marvel Special Event 1:45PM – 2:45PM EST | Room: 401 Co-hosts Ryan Penagos (aka Agent M, VP & Creative Executive at Marvel) and Lorraine Cink (Director of Creative Content at Marvel) return for a lively live-recording of the This Week in Marvel podcast! They’ll be joined by an all-star panel featuring Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing (Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty), Tochi Onyebuchi (Captain America: Symbol of Truth), and star-spangled Marvel Comics Editor Alanna Smith to talk about what lies ahead for Marvel’s premier shield-slinging heroes. Hold onto your hats, True Believers - Things are heating up as we hurtle headlong into the 2023 Captain America crossover: Cold War.

Friday, October 7th

Marvel Comics: Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski 1:30PM– 2:30PM EST | Room: 405 Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski along with super-secret special guests (TBA) will assemble for a lively discussion and Q&A session about anything and everything Marvel! What was their favorite outfit at the Hellfire Gala? Would they rather be represented by Matt Murdock or Jennifer Walters? Who do they think is the greatest Spider-Man villain of all time? Get your answers to these questions and more. But that’s not all - fans who stay until the end will receive an exclusive giveaway.

Marvel: Books of Future Past 6:00PM – 7:00 PM EST | Room: 408 From original graphic novels to museum quality archival editions, some of Marvel's most exciting books are produced with best-in-class publishing partners! How are these unique collections made? Join host Ryan Penagos (aka Agent M, VP & Creative Executive at Marvel), Marvel's VP of Licensed Publishing, Sven Larsen, Abrams Editor Charlie Kochman (Fantastic Four: Full Circle), IDW Editor Scott Dunbier (Todd McFarlane’s Spider-Man Artist's Edition), Folio Society Editor James Rose (Thor, Black Panther Deluxe Editions) and Penguin Classics Publisher Elda Rotor (Marvel Penguin Classics) as they reveal how these books are created and share a sneak peek at what's coming next.

Saturday, October 8th

Marvel’s Voices: The World Outside Your Window 11:15AM – 12:15 PM EST | Room: 401 Marvel strives to create stories that reflect “the world outside your window” both on and off the page, so we’re bringing together some of our most celebrated creators to talk about a variety of characters and stories. The first-ever NYCC Marvel’s Voices panel is hosted by writer and podcast host Angelique Roche who will be joined by Eve L. Ewing (Monica Rambeau: Photon), John Jennings (My Super Hero is Black), Steve Orlando (Marauders), Cody Ziglar (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), and Marvel’s Voices Editor Sarah Brunstad. Celebrate the growing legacy of Marvel’s Voices in a conversation about their creative processes, collaborations, and professional journeys, as they paint a full picture of the diversity of the Marvel Universe. Plus – attendees will receive a special giveaway.

Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing 4:00PM – 5:00PM EST | Room: 405 This is it, True Believers, the panel you absolutely cannot miss! Learn what’s next for the Marvel Universe as Marvel Comics Executive Editor Nick Lowe and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski lead a legion of literary legends in discussion, including Gerry Duggan (Dark Web: X-Men, Invincible Iron Man), Jed MacKay (Mary Jane & Black Cat, Timeless), Zeb Wells (Amazing Spider-Man, Dark Web), and more! What lies in store for everyone’s favorite mutants and mutates as dusk falls across the world in the Spider-Man/X-Men crossover Dark Web? What do the hands of fate hold in store for the Marvel Universe in the pages of Timeless? And what hot new 2023 titles will be announced? Plus, stay until the end of the panel for an exclusive giveaway.

Sunday, October 9th

Women of Marvel 

10:30AM – 11:30AM EST | Room 405 The Women of Marvel return to New York!  Writer and podcast host Angelique Roche will lead a lively discussion with Marvel talent including Digital Media Executive Director Ellie Pyle, writer Eve L. Ewing (Monica Rambeau: Photon), Senior Editor Lauren Bisom¸ and more Mighty Marvel guests! What is it like for women working in the industry today, and what is next for Marvel’s woman-led titles?  And don’t miss a special giveaway at the end of the panel.

More details about Marvel Entertainment’s NYCC merchandise, booth, and booth activities, including additional signings and events, are coming soon.

#marvel #comics #events #news #new york comic con #nycc

[alostlittleriverlotus]

i should really start ranting about my more "normal" special interests. Psychology, disorders, and the like are a big part of my special interests which is why I'm so intent on talking about it. Plus I have a lot of thoughts and finally found people that agree! They're so rare on other sites :( it's been hard to find others that really get it and aren't just repeating harmful misinformation.

Anyway, here's some "normal" special interests or basically fandoms and media I enjoy consuming! Long post ahead!

Okay normal special interests:

Obey Me

Stardew Valley

Animal Crossing (especially New Horizons)

The MySims games (or normal Sims series as well :p)

Pokemon!!! My team of six is Serperior (Seraph), Inteleon (Coral), Drednaw (Daisy), Reshiram (Reshy), Mimikyu (Miko), and Espeon (Eva) and occasionally Banette (Snuppy) if I put em on the team instead :3

Monster Hunter, specifically the stories series but I am interested in mainline as well

Stranger Things. I've only seen 5 episodes of season 4, got setback cause of a move, so no season 4 spoilers please :)

Cuphead, the game and the show though I haven't played the game yet. Also no spoilers for the DLC, I wish to experience it myself when I get the game.

My Hero Academia

Danganronpa though I've only seen the first two games so no spoilers please! I'm watching playthroughs with my friend and it's fun to be surprised :) haven't watched the animes yet either.

Tons of anime, it's easier if you just ask about the specifics.

Books/Reading. I prefer young adult and fantasy novels. I do read graphic novels as well. Recommendations are always welcome!

Legend of Zelda

Mario games, been playing sunshine since I got 3D All Stars and have access to it again! (I have no system that plays GameCube games :') I have so many childhood faves I miss since our wiis finally died)

Lucifer, the Netflix series. I haven't gotten into The Sandman yet and I'm not sure if I will.

Witchcraft, especially games and books surrounding it.

Fire Emblem, specifically Three Houses/Hopes. Also no spoilers for Three Hopes as I just got the game for my b-day and haven't played it yet :3

My Little Pony! I'm a G4 fan, but I love G5 so far! Wish Netflix would bring back later seasons so I could finish the series. I think I was on season 6 or 7 so no late season spoilers please!

Angels of Death! Been playing it, no spoilers again

Splatoon! I haven't played a game yet, but Splatoon 3 has me HYPED

Sky: Children of the Light

Deltarune (and I guess Undertale.) I'm still on chapter 1 so no spoilers. Also I am not a fan of Undertale mostly just cause it doesn't interest me, but I never mind hearing about the lore and stuff.

SallyFace. I'll be honest, I haven't played or seen much about it and it might not be for me. But I will gladly listen to rants about it! My best friend rants to me all the time about it since it's theirs. Maybe I'll get into it one day, who knows.

Among Us and Fall Guys. Put these two together cause I like playing them. I'm PunkRockie on Among Us and typically go for purple.

Octopath Traveller, omg I love this game!

Steins Gate, I've been playing the game since it was difficult for me to watch the anime cause of my ADHD.

Super Smash Bros, been playing since Melee!

Story of Seasons, specifically the Friends of Mineral Town game (the remake since it's Story of Seasons)

Final Fantasy. I'm just getting into it with Final Fantasy XII remake for the switch.

Kirby!!!

Terraria

Minecraft

Aspire: Ina's Tale

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That's all I can think of right now! If I think of more, I'll edit and add em in :p but these are a lot of my interests and so if you like em too, I will interact with your posts. I can't promise any socializing, I am terrified of people :)

#special interests #autistic #actually autistic #Neurodivergent #neurodivergence #ADHD #actually adhd #hyperfixations #all my special interests #what I like #fandoms #anime #video games #legend of zelda #Mario #splatoon 3 #Netflix shows #Lucifer #Kirby #monster hunter #animal crossing #animal crossing new horizons #mysims #mysims kingdom #mysims games #the Sims #sims 2 #sky children of the light #sky cotl #pokemon

[im-defective-this-morning]

Female Engineers in Fiction

It is frustrating how a lot of the characters in tv shows and movies are for younger audiences and there’s very few female engineers in more mature films. (I also counted computer and chemical engineers)

Books:

Eleanor Arroway (Contact by Sagan)

Spensa (Skyward by Brandon Sanderson)

Moira Crewes (Seveneves by Neal Stephenson)

Dinah MacQuarie (Seveneves by Neal Stephenson)

Norma Cenva (Legends of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson)

Alana Quick (Ascension by Jacqueline Koyanagi)

Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles)

Shuri (Marvel Graphic Novels)

Angelica Spica (DC Graphic Novels)

Harper Row (DC Graphic Novels)

Charity Jones (Snowed by Maria Alexandria)

Mercedes Thompson (Moon Called by Patricia Briggs)

Cloelia Alesca (Seven Devils by Laura Lam)

Asa Almeida (City of Shattered Light by Claire Winn)

Movies:

Audrey Ramirez (Atlantis)

Ghoulia (Monster High)

Robecca Steam (Monster High)

Ellen Ripley (Alien)

Olivia Octavious (Spider-Man: into the Spiderverse)

Honeylemon (Big Hero 6)

GoGo (Big Hero 6)

Tinkerbell (Tinkerbell)

Shuri (Black Panther)

TV Shows:

April O’Neal (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Lena Luther (Supergirl)

Raven Reyes (The 100)

Asami Sato (The Legends of Korra)

Peli Motto (The Mandolorian)

Jemma Simmons (Agents of Shield)

Daisy/Sky Johnson (Agents of Shield)

Kaylee Frye (Firefly)

Princess Bubblegum (Adventure Time)

Mary and Susan Test (Johnny Test)

Reagan Ridley (Inside Job)

Quinn Pensky (Zoey 101)

Harley Diaz (Stuck in the Middle)

Felicity Smoak (Arrow)

Aviva Corcovado (Wild Kratts)

Hatsume (BNHA)

Sandy Cheeks (SpongeBob)

B’Elanna Torres (Star Trek: Voyager)

Jinx (Arcane)

Evelyn Deavor (The Incredibles)

Riri Williams (Iron Heart MCU)

#books #booklr #movies #tvandfilm #star wars #the mandolorian #dc #marvel #shuri #disney #monster high #legends of korra #arcane #spiderman #inside job #BNHA #anime #woman #supergirl #tmnt #tinkerbell #the lunar chronicles #cinder #female engineer #fiction #fantasy #scifi #avatar #agents of shield #spiderverse

[smashpages]

Out this week: Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 (DC, $4.99):

The penultimate issue of DC’s big crossover series for 2022 arrives this week, as the resurrected Justice League — wait, you mean they aren’t really dead? — join the younger heroes in their battle against Pariah and Deathstroke’s army. It’s by Joshua Williamson, Daniel Sampere and Alejandro Sanchez.

See what other comics and graphic novels arrive in comic shops and on digital this week.

#dark crisis #dark crisis on infinite earths #justice league #pariah #dc comics #new comics tuesday #can't wait for comics #new comics #ncbd #comics #comic books #new comic book day #new comics day #joshua williamson #daniel sampere #alejandro sanchez