For you Comic Book Nuts....

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Just wanted to share some nice news.

Kingdom Interactive JUST finished and launched the new website for Shadowline Comics, which is a sub-print of Image Comics, headed up by Image co-Founder Jim Valentino.

This was THE biggest site that Kingdom Interactive has EVER done....and the people checkin' it out are PLEASED!

 

We wanted to spread the love, as well as direct you guys to a cool site that is also showcasing free WEBCOMICS as well!

 

Check it out!

http://www.shadowlinecomics.com

 

[BigMoneyNacku]

 

Very cool!! THanks for posting this up, I'll definately be visiting this website on a regular basis. You know it's easy to forget how STACKED Image was at one time.

 

Jim Lee, Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino (who?) on Saturday, June 28 from 2-4 PM as we host a panel and make a surprise announcement guaranteed to make history! What is it? Sorry, you’ll have to be there to find out!!! And join Jim and Shadowline editor Kris Simon all weekend at the Image Booth.

 

A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

 

 

Just WoW. Makes me wanna go break out my old image stuff and re-read it all.

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-I- know what the announcement is......

[BigMoneyNacku]

Undertow ]

-I- know what the announcement is......

 

Well, how aboot you hook a brotha up!! ;D

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BigMoneyNacku ]

Undertow ]

-I- know what the announcement is......

 

Well, how aboot you hook a brotha up!! ;D

 

Sorry.

I'm an oak.

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Don't know if you know this, Nacku....but Michael Turner (artist) died last night, Friday.

It's a pretty tragic end to his fight with cancer (I believe). He was no more than 30-35 yrs old.

 

Last year during Wiz World, word got out that Mike Weiringo (artist) died of sudden heart complications that NO ONE saw coming. It was a true shock to the comics world. He was such a warm and friendly person, too.

This year, it was Michael Turner, arguably, one of the TOP rated, respected and loved artists of this decade.

 

It was a sad day.

I really did love his work. Judging from some sigs here in the past, MANY people, comic fans or not, has some level of affinity or respect for his talent.

 

Let's just hope next year there isn't another one.

Some believe things happen in three's.

 

(Oh, and as I can't tell you THE secret you were looking for up top there....I'm feeling a little soft and sentimental tonight :'( ......so I'll give you a hint. Image Central Founders have been the SAME guys since its its inception, even though some have gone to other things. But this weekend, they will be announcing, for the first time EVER.......they're bringing in, by vote, a non-founding comics talent to be a PART of the "founding family" like Lee, Liefeld, McFarlane and all the rest, with voting privs and everything. I'm just not going to spill WHO)

 

Hope that satisfies the curious cravings, Nacku.

 

Good night.

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We here at Comic Book Resources are very sad to report that artist Michael Turner has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 37. Aspen Comics’ Vince Hernandez told CBR News Saturday morning that Turner passed away Friday night at 10:42 Pacific Time at Santa Monica Hospital in Calfiornia. The news spread quickly at Wizard World Chicago, during what would have otherwise been a riotous night at the hotel bar, the mood suddenly turned somber with remembrances of Turner from friends and acquaintances. A minute of silence will be observed during Wizard World Chicago Saturday afternoon.

 

Turner is an artist best known for his work on books like “Witchblade,†where he got his start in comics, moving on to titles such as “Black Panther,†“Superman/Batman†and his very own creator owned series “Fathom†and “Soulfire†through his publishing company Aspen Comics. A prolific artist, he’s done work for both DC Comics and Marvel Comics, and has provided covers to some of the best-known comics published in the last ten years, including Brad Meltzer’s “Identity Crisis.â€

 

In 2000, Turner was diagnosed with cancer -- chondrosarcoma in the right pelvis, which resulted in his loosing his hip, 40% of his pelvis and three pounds of bone. What followed was 9 months of radiation. The cancer has gone into remission and returned multiple times since he was first diagnosed.

 

For anyone who’s met Turner, they’re likely to tell you what a genuinely nice guy he was and how his spirit for life was higher than anyone else they had ever met. Oddly, my path crossed with Turner’s numerous times. We both live in Los Angeles, and on at least five different occasions we would run into each other at clubs or special events around the city. He seemed like the kind of guy who was up for anything and had a great sense of adventure, especially as evidenced by his love and excellence at water-skiing and martial arts.

 

Last year during Comic-Con International in San Diego, I invited Michael Turner out to the CBR Yacht for an interview. He was happy to come out to the boat. His colleague and friend, Vince Hernandez, called me the Saturday afternoon the interview was scheduled to say they were running late, but were on their way. I went to the end of the dock to greet them and there, off in the distance, was Michael, Vince and a friend of theirs walking slowly towards our slip. They were walking slowly because Michael was on crutches, recovering from the latest round of surgeries and treatment. It was a hot day, but there was Michael, making his way to the boat with a smile on his face. His strength of will was truly inspirational.

 

The resulting interview was a wonderfully sweet one. I remember talking with him about his comics, his covers, his health and much more. After the interview he and his crew hung out on the boat for a while, enjoying the calm moment away from the convention with a soda and good conversation.

 

Sadly, that video interview never made it on to the site (not for anything to do with Michael or the content of the interview), but we’ll make sure that video is encoded this week and published in his memory and so that all of you can see what sort of man Turner was.

 

Turner’s fight with cancer was truly inspirational. He fought it with dignity and grace.

 

More details concerning Turner’s passing are forthcoming. Those wishing to send their condolences to Michael Turner's family are encouraged to send them to:

 

Aspen MLT, Inc.

C/O Michael Turner

5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111

Culver City, CA, 90230

 

Aspen Comics also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation in Turner’s name can do so to his requested charities, The American Cancer Society or The Make-A-Wish Foundation

 

CBR extends it’s heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Michael Turner. He’ll be sorely missed.

[BigMoneyNacku]

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Don't know if you know this, Nacku....but Michael Turner (artist) died last night, Friday.

It's a pretty tragic end to his fight with cancer (I believe). He was no more than 30-35 yrs old.

 

Last year during Wiz World, word got out that Mike Weiringo (artist) died of sudden heart complications that NO ONE saw coming. It was a true shock to the comics world. He was such a warm and friendly person, too.

This year, it was Michael Turner, arguably, one of the TOP rated, respected and loved artists of this decade.

 

It was a sad day.

I really did love his work. Judging from some sigs here in the past, MANY people, comic fans or not, has some level of affinity or respect for his talent.

 

Let's just hope next year there isn't another one.

Some believe things happen in three's.

 

(Oh, and as I can't tell you THE secret you were looking for up top there....I'm feeling a little soft and sentimental tonight :'( ......so I'll give you a hint. Image Central Founders have been the SAME guys since its its inception, even though some have gone to other things. But this weekend, they will be announcing, for the first time EVER.......they're bringing in, by vote, a non-founding comics talent to be a PART of the "founding family" like Lee, Liefeld, McFarlane and all the rest, with voting privs and everything. I'm just not going to spill WHO)

 

Hope that satisfies the curious cravings, Nacku.

 

Good night.

 

Holy shit, man. No I didn't hear that. I was swamped all weekend and never logged into the interweb or turned on a tv. That truly is big loss for the industry. Loved his work/take on Black Panther and Witchblade. Not to mention Identity Crisis is one of the better epics ever published. I have that in it's original issues and the hardback edition that came out. It's too bad that the really good ones die young. I'm sure his family is taking it pretty hard. :-[

 

As for the curiosity, yes that satisfies it enough for now. Go Image!! Right now my favorite Image title is The Walkinng Dead. Love the art, the writing, and the whole storyline.

[MaCoo]

I think I remember seeing his name on that internet award voting site you put up for your female boss or what ever.

 

Sorry to hear about the communities loss.

 

On a second note how did she do in that internet award poll?

[Deutscher75]

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Sorry.

I'm an oak.

 

You wouldn't happen to be THE Austrian Oak now would ya? ;D

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Deutscher75 ]

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Sorry.

I'm an oak.

 

You wouldn't happen to be THE Austrian Oak now would ya? ;D

 

No.

I'm the Chicago Undertow.

;D