NEW Classic Green Lantern Action Figures

As an action figure collector, SDCC is as good as it gets.  Those three days are like Christmas morning for me.  Not only can you purchase the exclusives but you can obtain a first peak at the new series yet to be released.  Case in point, we saw these beauties on display in San Diego. 

Expected to arrive in stores in October, the line's first wave is set to include Kyle Rayner, Black Hand, Manhunter, Sinestro Corps members Low and Maash (who come with interchangeable heads) and Black Lantern Abin Sur. Mongul will round out the line, although it's uncertain whether this version will be a reissue or an original sculpt. As with many DCUC lines, this GL wave will include build-a-character pieces, appropriately forming Arkillo this time around.

Eye Survived Comic Con T-Shirt

Did you Survive Comic Con? Did you come back home without looking like a pirate?

If you learned nothing else from this year's SDCC, remember you should never take another geeks seat.

If you haven't heard the story, two guys were fighting over a seat at one of the panels at this year's Comic Con, and it lead to one of the guys stabbing the other in the eye with a pen.  Damn!

Head over to Mighty Fine to purchase this and many other wonderful t-shirts.

Who Wore it Better? - SDCC Wonder Woman Edition

Gfest loves the San Diego Comic Con.  And despite what the rest of the world actually thinks about the attendees, there are tons of hotties who attend the Con.  And a whole bunch of them come in costume, very skimpy costumes.  So it's time to play everyone's favorite game:  Who Wore It Better?

Today we pick out two people who dressed as Wonder Woman.  But who wore that costume better?  Diana #1 (from behind) or Diana #2 (from the front).

Two Princess Leia's in Golden Bikinis Are So Much Better Than One

Once you get past all of the news and excitement of Comic Con, you then get to enjoy the best side benefit

of Comic Con in San Diego.  And that is clearly hotties in slutty costumes. 

Many times those costumes are from some random obscure character from girlie manga book that no one else on the planet reads.  Girls, at the end of the day, that's just a waste of effort on your part.  Instead, go classic.  The Princess Leia costume is like the little black dress of cosplay - it never disappoints. 

Having said that, these two have taken it up a notch, because the only thing better than Princess Leia in the golden bikini is two Princess Leia's in golden bikinis.  Well done ladies. 

Next year try kissing each other in those same outfits, and maybe visiting a tanning booth.

NEW Holographic GREEN LANTERN Movie Posters

Warner Bros. released this GREEN LANTERN Holographic movie poster at Comic Con in San Diego. Teaser posters for the film should be arriving in theaters this Fall. Some of the art department members have been tinkering around with holographic designs.

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ALL STAR SUPERMAN Next DC Animated Movie

SDCC is full of so many surprises that it is hard to remember all the announcements that did not garner the publicity as the premier of AVENGERS Movie cast or footage of the GREEN LANTERN movie.

One revelation that you may have missed in all the hullabaloo is that Warner Bros. Animation officially announced a DC Universe Original Movie based on ALL STAR SUPERMAN, the award-winning series by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.

The direct-to-DVD animated feature, set for release in spring 2011, is written by Dwayne McDuffie, who calls the series "one of the greatest stories in comic book history."

Blake Lively Looked Sexier Than Ever at Comic Con

Blake Lively was at Comic-Con to promote ‘the Green Lantern’, and she and Ryan Reynolds sat on a panel to discuss their upcoming movie.

Her mouth moved and some guy, named Ryan was on stage with her but it was difficult to pay attention. For some reason, everyone in the audience had their mouths open and tongues out like the Wolf in a Tex Avery cartoon.

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Beware Japan: GODZILLA Coming to Theaters in 2012

At the San Diego Comic Con, Legendary Pictures handed out T-Shirts with this image of Godzilla on it.

In addition, when you stood in front of a webcam, the Legendary Pictures logo launched an augmented reality video showing the god lizard in action and shooting off his atomic breath.

The new Godzilla film is expected to hit theaters in 2012.

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Jim Lee's 10 minute iPad Batman Sketch

If you didn't already know that Jim Lee was a talented artist, then you have no real business being on this site.  But this is pretty amazing, even for Jim Lee.  He did this sweet Batman sketch for a reporter at a panel during Comic Con International.  And it only took him 10 minutes!  That is an amazing amount of talent. 

Jim clearly loves his iPad.  If you haven't seen his other ipad sketches, then check out his iPad Catwoman,iPad Joker, iPad Wonder Woman, and the one he did of his wife. 

Trailer for Walking Dead Released by AMC at Comic Con

AMC has been doing a great job at promoting the upcomming TV adaptation of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead comic series.  You've seen the teaser images here on gfest before, but now you get the first peek at the trailer for the series, which was shown to attendees of Comic Con in San Diego.  And it looks GOOD.

Geoff Johns' Brightest Day Teases from Comic Con

Taking San Diego and Comic Con by storm, Geoff Johns has droped several interesting clues about the upcomming events of Brightest Day.  Here are the best:

Johns is hinting there may be a connection between Blackest Night and the Lazarus pits.  You'll also see an appearance by Batman in Brightest Day. 

Like he's planning a Larfleeze Christmas special, Johns says there will be a Dex-Starr Valentine's Day special that will see the long awaited Dex-Starr/Krypto fight.

Ivan Ries is going to draw another Green Lantern Secret Origins, and it will feature Sinestro.

The question Hal was supposed to ask Sinestro in Rage of the Red Lanterns will finally get asked sometime this year.

The Indigo Tribe will show up in Green Lantern #59 and we'll learn more about them and see Black Hand.

There will be consequences for Mogo and all those Black Lanterns buried inside him.

A series is planned to follow up on "Blackest Night" and "Brightest Day" which Johns already has a name for, although he didn't reveal it.

When the White Ring creates a construct it's there forever.

There will be a White Lantern oath revealed in Brightest Day.

Carol Ferris has a pretty major change in Green Lantern #57.

Gfest's Picks for the Best Comic Con 2010 Exclusives

Like a kid on Christmas Eve, gfest is so very excited for next week's grand daddy of them all, the San Diego Comic Con International.  And these Comic Con Exclusives, which we think are the very best of the Con, are the reasons why!

Futurama's Plush Nibbler

DCUC Plastic-Man with Suitcase

DC 75th Anniversary Justice League Vs. Starro Pack

Darkwing Duck #1

 Robot Chicken Exclusive Nerd

Jumbo Stormtrooper

Batman & Joker 6″ Mez-Itz Two Pack

Comic Con International Just OFFICIALLY "Nuked the Fridge"

Alexandre Aja, the Director of Piranha 3-D, was scheduled to show a preview of his movie at Comic Con International in San Diego.  The clip includes a scene of a wet t-shirt contest.  The people who run Comic Con subsequently crapped their pants, and told him he had to cut the scene or he couldn't show the clip to Comic Con's paid attendees. 

It makes gfest's stomach turn to think that the people that run Comic Con, which the King of Comics Jack Kirby and his friends started, is trying to stifle an artist's creative expression.  It's shameful really. 

Gfest has never had a problem with Hollywood's invasion of Comic Con, even though many Comic Con purists have.  The merger of comic books and Hollywood was the fulfillment of Jack Kirby's vision, not its demise.  But censorship?  Well, that's just really, really not cool Comic Con.

Luckily, Aja told Comic Con to shove it, and walked away from Comic Con.  Instead, he will debut his movie at the UA Horton Plaza nearby on the same day that Comic Con 2010 opens. 

Gfest can't help but think that King Kirby would be proud of you Alexandre.

Great #NotAtComicCon Ad from Dark Horse Comics

For those unable to attend Comic-Con, the participating stores (The list of participating stores can be found on the Dark Horse website) will "create a fun and creative atmosphere" with free drinks and more than $200 worth of Dark Horse prizes. Between 3 and 5 p.m. EST -- on July 24, presumably -- Dark Horse will make an announcement to fans at participating stores before releasing information to attendees in San Diego.

Here s the press release released yesterday:

DARK HORSE AND RED BULL’S CHINASHOP MAGAZINE LAUNCH #NOTATCOMICCON CAMPAIGN! OVER 50 COMIC SHOPS ACROSS THE US TO HOST EVENTS FOR FANS UNABLE TO ATTEND COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL

JULY 14TH, MILWAUKIE, OR – On July 24th fifty-five comic book shops across the country will host unique parties in conjunction with ChinaShop Magazine and Dark Horse Comics to celebrate the highly dedicated culture of sequential art during the weekend of San Diego Comic-Con.

Branded #NotAtComicCon, based on the Twitter hash-tag those unable to attend San Diego Comic-Con have been using, fifty-five participating stores will create a fun and creative atmosphere where free drinks and over $200 worth of Dark Horse prizes will be available. In addition, Dark Horse Comics will make an exclusive announcement to fans at participating stores before releasing the special information to crowds in San Diego.

Fans looking to participate in the unprecedented, nation-wide event can find a comic book shop in their area on the following site:  http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/34/notatcomiccon

Plus, during the week of July 19th, ChinaShopMag.com will feature interviews with well-established comic creators who aren’t attending San Diego Comic-Con to get their insight into the larger community rarely talked about in mainstream news outlets.

Fans are also encouraged to use the hash-tag “#notatcomiccon” when talking about the event to show the world the fun comic fans have even outside the largest pop-culture convention. For more updates, follow @notatcomiccon and @chinashopmag on Twitter

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DC Comics Announces Comic Con Panels

DC Entertainment has announced its complete schedule for the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con.  There’s a lot to take in but well worth it.

THURSDAY, JULY 22

10:15-11:15 DC Writers
With Winick, O’Neill, JMS, Simone; hosted by James Robinson. Room 6DE

11:30-12:30 DC NATION Convention Kickoff!

The DC NATION invades San Diego — and you’re invited along for the ride! Come celebrate the start of what promises to be an unforgettable convention experience! Your hosts, DC Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee, get the party started here! The NATION welcomes all. Room 6DE

12:30-1:30 Batman: The Widening Gyre
As Bat-fans know, Batman: The Widening Gyre revealed a previously untold period in Batman’s life. Join DC Group Editor Michael Marts, series artist Walt Flanagan (Batman: The Widening Gyre) and inker Art Thibert (Batman: The Widening Gyre) as they reveal secrets behind the highly anticipated conclusion. Room 4

2:00-3:00 DC Focus: Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns’ storytelling and creativity fueled event blockblusters Blackest Night, the new Brightest Day and the character rebirths of Green Lantern and The Flash. As the new Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment, you can expect Geoff to deliver even more thrills and excitement as his focus shifts to bringing the DCU to life outside of the comics starting with the Green Lantern film and many other surprises! Don’t miss this panel hosted by Eddie Berganza, Group Editor, interviewing one of the most exciting talents in comics. Room 6DE

FRIDAY, JULY 23

12:30-1:30 DC Focus: Grant Morrison
The mastermind behind best-selling hits such as Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, Joe the Barbarian, Final Crisis, Arkham Asylum, All-Star Superman and many more invite you to this rare sit-down. You won’t want to miss this candid chat about projects past, present and future, with glimpses into what goes on in the mind of Grant Morrison as he crafts some of the world’s most thought-provoking comics! Hosted by Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler. Room 6DE

1:45-2:45 Batman: The Return
As the Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne rages on, follow the Bat-Signal to this panel and uncover clues about the future of the Dark Knight from some of the A-list talent behind the publishing line. If you think you know where this story’s headed – THINK AGAIN! Hear it here from Group Editor Mike Marts, David Finch (Batman), Grant Morrison (Batman & Robin), Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Streets of Gotham) and others! Room 6DE

3:00-4:00 Superman: Man of Tomorrow
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s The Man of Steel - and he’s back on Earth and primed to take 2010 by storm! Don’t miss members of the exciting new Superman creative teams as they discuss their plans for Superman, Lex Luthor, Superboy, Supergirl and more led by DC Group Editor Matt Idelson with Paul Cornell (Action Comics), Shane Davis (Superman: Earth One), Sterling Gates (Supergirl), Jeff Lemire (Superboy), J. Michael Strazcynski (Superman: Earth One, Superman) and more! Room 6DE

4:15-5:15 DC NATION Special Edition
It’s the DC Nation State of the Union address as DC Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee join forces to give fans all the info they can handle! With those two leading the NATION, expect the unexpected! The NATION welcomes all! Room 6DE

6:30-7:30 Artist’s Choice: Drawing Batman
Superstar Batman artists share the secrets of drawing the Dark Knight with a special projector designed so you can see their every stroke. Check out this unique presentation that will surely blow your mind! Room 30CDE

SATURDAY, JULY 24

12:30-1:45 DC Universe: Event Horizon
Ian Sattler, Senior Story Editor, and your favorite writers and artists are here for the main event: The DC Universe! What lies ahead for your favorite heroes and series? Got a question for your favorite DCU creator? Come on by! There’s no greater gathering of top-tier creative talent! Room 6A

2:00-3:00 Green Lantern: Emerald Empire
No evil shall escape this panel’s sight as the top creative teams on the Green Lantern books drop hints on upcoming stories and take on your questions! Led by Group Editor Eddie Berganza with Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, The Flash), Tony Bedard (Green Lantern Corps), Joe Prado (Brightest Day) and Ivan Reis (Brightest Day). Room 6A

SUNDAY, JULY 25

11:00-12:00 DC Kids: Aww Yeah!
Don’t miss your chance to chat with Mike Norton, Art Baltazar and Franco, the creative team behind Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam and the best kid-friendly comic on the market, Tiny Titans! DC Co-Publisher Dan DiDio hosts what is sure to be entertaining discussion for the whole family! Room 4

2:00-3:00 DC Focus: Premiere Teams
DC Comics knows a thing or two about teams. From the company that brought you the first team in comics’ history (Justice Society of America) don’t miss this panel on the DCU’s top teams roaming Earth (JLA, JSA, Secret Six, Titans), the farthest reaches of space (R.E.B.E.L.S.) and even across time (Legion of Super-Heroes)! Senior Group Editor Mike Carlin is joined by Tony Bedard (R.E.B.E.L.S.), Marc Guggenheim (Flash), JT Krul (Teen Titans), Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), James Robinson (Justice League of America), Matthew Sturges (JSA All-Stars) and others for this collaborative panel! Room 6A

3:00-4:00 DC Town Hall Meeting
All are welcome to join DC Co-Publishers Dan DiDio & Jim Lee for a relaxed Sunday afternoon discussion. Share your thoughts on what you love about comics now and what you hope to see in the future! Room25ABC

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Who Wants Their Own Robot Chicken?

Gfest does.  We've been big fans of Robot Chicken since it's inception.  Who could forget the superhero big brother/real world sketch.  A classic!

Geek Chic Daily exclusively unveiled the new Robot Chicken action figure coming our way very soon from toymaker Jazwares. It’s part of the first wave of toys from the Adult Swim hit, a wave which will also include smaller-scaled figures of the Mad Scientist with the Chicken, the Humping Robot (packaged with a humpable washing machine), the Candy Bear caught in a bear trap and the first available figure, a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive of the show’s signature Nerd character.

Gfest will keep you posted when we hear a firm release date.  

Boom! Studios Variants for Comic Con

I Love Comic-Con International for many reasons, none more than the exclusives.  I visit the Comic Con site regularly to see the exclusive merchandise you'll be able to get at the show.  This years Comic-Con, like years past, has an insane amount of exclusive items that will be available from various retailers, publishers and such at the show.

Here are a few Boom! Studios variant covers recently announced that are available at this year's Comic Con.

Darkwing Duck #1
Available only at San Diego Comic Con 2010, this Darkwing Duck #1 variant cover is a parody of Frank Miller's iconic cover for The Dark Knight Returns. A must have for any fan of Darkwing Duck. Don't miss your opportunity to pick up this limited exclusive and say "Let's get dangerous."  Limited to 500.

 The Muppet Show #7
Available only at San Diego Comic Con 2010, The Muppet Show #7 variant cover features all your favorite Muppets cosplaying as their favorite super-heroes at San Diego Comic Con. This cover features amazing art drawn by the Eisner Award-nominated Roger Langridge.  Don't miss your chance to take home this special issue of the Eisner Award-nominated series. Limited to 500. 

Uncle Scrooge #392
Available only at San Diego Comic Con 2010, this Uncle Scrooge #392 variant cover features characters from the beloved Disney franchise DuckTales flying over the San Diego convention center. Fans of this series won't believe their eyes when they see Uncle Scrooge, Launchpad McQuack and GizmoDuck back and looking better than ever. Don't miss your chance to get this limited exclusive and say, "Life is, once again, like a hurricane." 

FIRST LOOK: Alex Ross Avenger Assembly Art

Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times has the first look at Avengers Assemble, a painting created by Alex Ross for the Marvel Artworks series. Limited-edition signed prints of the piece, which features a late-'60s Avengers lineup -- you'll note Goliath's goggles in the background and the Wasp flying in front of Iron Man -- will be available on canvas and on paper at Comic-Con International.

Prices haven't been announced, but the size has: The prints are huge -- 45 3/4" wide by 20" tall. If you can't make it to San Diego, the prints will be available later through the Marvel Artworks website.

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Image & Marley Make "Marijuanaman" Comic - Meet Ziggy at SDCC

THIS IS NOT A JOKE, Image Comics is releasing the first issue of Marijuanaman on April 20, 2011(good timing), and to promote the release, creator Ziggy Marley will be signing posters at the Image Comics booth at San Diego Comic-Con.

On Saturday, July 24, Ziggy will be signing MARIJUANAMAN posters with publisher Image Comics from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at booth #2729. Joining him will be artist Jim Mahfood (MIXED TAPES) and co-writer Joe Casey (GODLAND, OFFICER DOWNE).

“I have been reading comics since I was a little boy in Jamaica,” Ziggy declares. “I am very excited to be a part of Image Comics, Comic-Con, and the comic book community.”

If you are all up on Marijuanaman, you can find more information at www.marijuanamancomic.com.
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SDCC Exclusive 'Star Wars Insider' Han Solo in Carbonite Cover

To mark the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Titan is releasing a special tribute issue of Star Wars Insider with an exclusive Han Solo in Carbonite cover, available at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International and Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, Florida, August 12 to 15.


This 100-page commemorative issue includes interviews with the cast and crew of The Empire Strikes Back, including: George Lucas, (story and executive producer), Irvin Kershner (Director), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett).

The magazine also features interviews with the team behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars looking back on The Empire Strikes Back, 50 amazing facts about Empire, and an Empire merchandise guide. Plus, much more must-have material for all Star Wars fans.

A special Empire cover, which features Han Solo in Carbonite, is available to purchase at the Titan booth at Comic-Con (stand #5537) and Celebration V (booth. #521, part of the Gentle Giant booth).

Visitors to the Star Wars Insider booth at Comic-Con and Celebration V will receive a FREE exclusive Star Wars Insider bookmark.

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