The Crime Writer’s Association (CWA) holds an annual event where they celebrate crime literature. The annual ceremony gives out the prestigious “Dagger Award” in ten different categories. With the 2016 ceremony drawing near (the award shortlist will be announced on July 28th), we figured the Weekly Bookette is a wonderful place to look back on the award’s history and future. [Read more…]
The title of the book says it all. Pride and Prejudice is a story about a bunch of arrogant, proud, racist people who misread everything about each other but eventually learn the truth and find out they are actually quite awesome, and so fall in love and marry. [Read more…]
Comic book publisher IDW has announced that it will be bringing back out of print comics through its new imprint called “It’s Alive!” Award winning editor Drew Ford will be overseeing the new extension of IDW.
Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, IDW has acquired the reprint rights to several comic collections and graphic novels, and will be helping Drew Ford solicit and distribute the titles. It’s Alive! will bring foreign language comics to English-speaking audiences, as well as producing original content.
The first collection to be published by It’s Alive! will be Red Range by Joe R. Lansdale and Sam Glanzman, which is a western graphic novel that tells the story of a mysterious rider who takes on the Klu Klux Klan in 19th century Texas.
The second title release for the imprint is Trina Robbins “Dope” a graphic novel adaptation of Sax Rohmer’s novel from 1919.
It’s Alive! plans to publish about six titles in 2017.
Stay tuned to Skatronixxx for more SDCC 2016 news.
GoComics is the largest online site for classic comic strips like Dilbert, Calvin and Hobb’s and Garfield. The strips are available for free with the option to purchase print collections of series via a link to Amazon.
GoComics will be at booth #1505 where they will be giving away complete collections of Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and much more. They will also have a huge prize pack. Attendees who stop by and collect a GoComics passport and complete the activities in it are entered to win signed comic prints, and all of these prizes as well:
This is GoComics signing schedule for SDCC:
Thursday, July 21
Lex Fajardo (Kid Beowulf) 5 – 6 p.m
Friday, July 22
Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal) 2 – 3 p.m
Bill Amend (FoxTrot) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Georgia Dunn (Breaking Cat News) 5 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 23
Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal) 2 – 3 p.m
Nick Seluk (The Awkward Yeti) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m
Sunday, July 24
Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
With only two days left till SDCC, 2016 expect more articles from myself and the rest of the coverage team, keep checking back here at Sktronixxx.com/@Skatronixxx (Twitter) Daily.
Hi, it’s me Skatronixxx! As boss of the site, I am on the mailing lists for quite a few PR firms in the country and although much of the content I receive gets me interested, none has piqued my interest more than the email that landed in my inbox yesterday.
Like the other 99.9999999999% of the country I am Game Of Thrones fans and have been since it started. Granted I haven’t read the books, although i would love too, running the site, working full time and being a dead to Skatronixxx Jr leaves little time for reading these days, but one day I will read all the books, I promise you my loyal visitors!
So what was the email and what does it have to do with Game Of Thrones? Well the email was simply titled ‘Tour Of Thrones‘.
The email goes to say that fans of the television series can visit every location from the latest series and still have change from £500. Sound good? Hell to the yeah!.
With rumors of the latest series being delayed amid contract disputes, weather issues and more. Fans suffering withdrawal symptoms can visit iconic locations that have been used for places such Winterfell, Braavos and Mereen.
The team at Voucherbox.co.uk have researched the cost of taking the ‘Tour Of Thrones’ themed vacation this summer. The vacation would take you to countries such as Northern Ireland, Croatia and Spain.
In Croatia, you can visit the capital Dubrovnik’s Western Harbour aka King’s Landing and Dalmatia that was used as the setting for Braavos. If you fancy going somewhere a little closer to home (UK readers) you can visit Northern Ireland and in particular the Moneyglass Estate and Magheramorne Quarry, both in County Antrim, and Crossgar in County Down, where the scenes for Winterfell were filmed.
Fancy visiting where the sadistic Ramsey Bolton met his fate? That was also filmed at the Moneyglass Estate. I know that’s one place on my checklist for sure! What about the Iron Islands home of unlucky loser Theon Greyjoy? You’ll need to check out Ballintoy, Ballycastle in Antrim.
After going from Croatia to Northern Ireland, you’ll no doubt want to head back to sunnier climates and you can do that by going to sunny Spain in particular Faro De Mesa De Roldan in Almeria and Parque de la Artileria in Castellon, otherwise known as the city of Mereen.
After leaving Meeren you can head to Castell de Santa Florentina that was used as the setting for Horn Hill, the family home of Samwell Tarly.
The PR team who emailed me then go on to say:
‘A spokesman for Voucherbox.co.uk who conducted the research, said: “With millions of dedicated fans Game of Thrones has given a huge boost to the tourism industry in Northern Ireland and across many other areas.
“Our research shows it doesn’t have to cost as much as you might think to walk in the footsteps of Jon Snow, Arya Stark or Daenerys Targaryen.
“With many low price flights and other savings available on transport such as trains and buses by booking ahead online it’s little surprise that many fans are planning their very own Game of Thrones adventure.” ‘
Want to know more? Check out the link below. Will you be going on a Game Of Thrones themed holiday? I know I would if I could!
https://www.voucherbox.co.uk/press/2016/07/12/game-thrones-season-6-filming-locations-revealed/
Power Rangers fans rejoice! The reunion that has been almost 20 years in the marking is here!! No it’s not the uber gritty Power Rangers film that featured James Van Deer Beek, it’s the original, original (Sorry Tommy!) Power Rangers starring in a post apocalyptic dystopian society, torn apart by civil war. Think Marvel: Civil War with Power Rangers and you get the idea.
The film features the original Red Ranger (Austin St.John), Blue Ranger (David Yost), Pink Ranger (Amy Jo Johnson) and Black Ranger (Walter Emanual Jones) with several other rangers and comedy relief duo Bulk and Skull even making an appereance. They have all grown up and are kicking ass minus the spandex and sadly the Megazords, although the lack of megazords is a dissapointment the chance to see some of your former childhood heroes beating the **** out of each other is too much to pass up on.
Will it settle the questions we asked ourselves when we were younger? Is the Red Ranger as tough as he thinks? Will the Blue Ranger wipe the smile off his face? Will the Black Ranger go kung-fu on everyone? Here’s a spoiler for you PEOPLE DIE and LOTS OF THEM. What former Power Ranger will stand tall and who will fall in The Order?
Directed by Supergirl choreographer David Wald, The Order is an agency largely brought in to control a lawless society, where they find several of them ‘going rogue’ and you are faced with the dilemma of do you bring your former friends to justice or are the ones who broke away those fighting for justice?
Sound awsome? YES!! When can we see it, I hear you cry? Well you can’t yet! Noooooooooooooooooooo curse you Skatronixxx, why hype this film if I can’t see it?
It’s because the film is currently seeking backing on crowdfunder site IndieGoGo, atlhough it has reached it’s goal of $100,000 so the dream will become a reality, it will take take time and you can still contribute!
Want to chat with former Red Ranger number 2 Steve Cardenas? You can do it for a cool $75 or chat to the whole cast for $100!
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!! Back the team NOW!!
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** This is NOT a Power Ranger Movie and in no way claims attachment or involvement to Saban Entertainment, Lions Gate, Power Rangers, Fox TV, Nickelodeon or their network properties. We are fans of POWER RANGERS, but this is also NOT an official Power Ranger reunion sanctioned by Saban or any companies in partnership with Saban.
Hello Skatronixxx followers and Occasional Readers!
For your reading pleasure this week we have started to cover the run up to the San Diego Comic Con – the literal Mother (and Father!) of all Cons taking place this year from July 20 to 24. In our daily posts we will bring you breaking and confirmed news and all the juicy rumors of what to expect from this years SDCC.
So far, some of the news includes Funko Pops SDCC exclusives. The Bossman will be keeping us updated on those, since he has a deep-seated love for the little critters.
concreteshawzee did up an article on Alex Ross Art Exclusives.
awesomect98 has found out that OUAT will be doing a panel, featuring the members of the cast.
Alexmi6 posted some news about upcoming SyFy show Van Helsing.
FranPan shares what she has found out about upcoming Netflix series Luke Cage.
In regular Skatronixxx articles, this week saw: [Read more…]
For those of you unfamiliar with Alex Ross, he is an illustrator and painter known for creating super realistic versions of comic book characters. Ross is best known for his work on Kingdom Come, Justice League: Secret Origins, Justice League: Liberty and Justice, and Marvels. He has also done many covers and variant covers for DC, Marvel, and Dynamite Entertainment.
Sal Abbinanti is the official art dealer for Alex Ross (alexrossart.com) and will be selling art books, comic book variants, sketch covers, exclusive prints and other geeky art goodness.
Batman #47 Set of 3 Signed Variants: 100$
Black Panther #1 Alex Ross Incentive Signed Variant Exclusive: 100$
Exclusive Han Solo and Chewbacca Print
Avengers, Captain America Joins Mini-Canvas: 150$ (11.5″x17.5″ Canvas Giclée)
Alex Ross 2016 SDCC Sketchbook: 20$
Batman Scars Lithograph (11″x16″): 50$
New Alex Ross Print: Flash Gordon’s 35th Anniversary
Flash Gordon’s Sam Jones will be signing copies of Alex Ross’s print Thursday, July 21 from 12pm-2pm. Booth #2415.
So if you happen to be at SDCC this year check out Alex Ross’s booth, there are some excellent exclusives to get framed and or put on your wall!
Keep checking in at Sktronixxx for more SDCC news and announcements.
It is approaching that time of year again. The originator and biggest convention of the year SDCC, with over 130,000 attendees last year.
SDCC will take place July 21st-24th. We at skatronixxx.com have formed a little coverage team to cover the pop culture event. I will be personally covering comic news and announcements. Unfortunately, we won’t be at SDCC, but it will still be fun none the less reporting from the comfort of my computer desk.
Here are some of the signings already announced.(for those of you lucky enough to attend and for the curious people unable to attend)
The Creator of Scott Pilgrim, Bryan Lee O’Malley is giving an exclusive preview to fans of his new graphic novel. It’s not the traditional preview you might be thinking of. Bryan is giving out 50 art print’s based on his new graphic novel per day (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at the Penguin Random House Booth #1515. If you want 1 of the 200, exclusive prints get to the booth early as possible each morning to grab a ticket for the 1 pm signing.
Kidrobot will be hosting some big name talent at SDCC this year. Kidrobot will have Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator, Kevin Eastman and Street Fighter creator Yoshinori Ono. You will need a specific wristband for each signing for Eastman and Ono. The only way to get a wristband is on preview day and purchase a medium Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figure for the Eastman signing or buy a medium Street Fighter figure for the Ono signing. Only the first 50 purchases of each type of figure will get wristbands. Kidrobot’s booth number is #5645. Here is their complete signing schedule
Thursday, July 21st Kevin Eastman 2:30pm-3:30 pm
Friday, July 22nd Scott Tolleson 11:00am-12:00pm Jesse “J*RYU” Yu 1:00pm-2:00pm
Yoshinori Ono 3:30pm-4:30pm
Saturday, July 23rd Frank Kozik 1:00pm-2:00pm Josh Mayhem 4:00pm-5:00pm
Action Lab Entertainment is bringing a huge variety of creators to their booths for signings this year. Some of the Creators include:
Dan Mendoza-Creator of Zombie Tramp
Jamal Igle-Creator of Molly Danger
Emily Martin-Artist of Princeless
Nicole D’Andria- Editor and writer of Miraculous
Brian Hess– Artist and co-creator of Awake
Enrica Jang– Writer of The House of Montressor
Daniel Logan-Artist of Puppet Master: Halloween1989
And more will be signing at booth #1735 and Action Lab: Danger Zone #2006 in the Independent Publishers Pavilion.
Stay tuned to skatonixxx.com for more SDCC news and announcements, also check out Skatronixxx’s article on wave one of Funko’s Pop Vinyl SDCC exclusives here .
So I woke up early this morning to an email from Skatronixx with the subject title KFC comic?. I thought I was misreading it due to me being barely awake, but no he was 100% serious.
Now the fact KFC has a comic book doesn’t necessarily shock me, it’s more the fact that DC publishes it. The first issue was apparently released last year (The Colonel of Two Worlds). I was totally unaware that this existed, so when reading the sequel The Colonel Corps (which is free on Comixology) I had low expectations.
The Colonel Cops is an all ages book. It uses the DC multiverse as it’s a backdrop for what I consider an unoriginal story. The Colonel of Earth one can only seem to remember one of his eleven herbs and spices for his famous chicken recipe after the Colonel Sanders of earth 11 arrived to ask him about it via dimensional travel courtesy of the flash. Earth 11 Sanders can only remember one different ingredient. They determine that the other Colonel’s in different realities know the other nine ingredients and must find them.
Some of the different Earth’s the Colonel’s travel to include Kingdom Come (Created by Mark Waid and Alex Ross) and All-Star (Created by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly). It was cool to see these worlds appear in the comic as its the only highlight of the comic for me.
I understand that this is a promotional comic for a fast food chain. It doesn’t change the fact that the story and dialogue are cheesy. I read one site call this the best comic book of the year. Really? Unless you’re a diehard KFC fan, this comic will be forgotten quickly. Kids may or may not find it entertaining I believe.
While I don’t recommend reading The Colonel Corps, it is at least free.There are also dozens of other free comic options on Comixology, so please look the up as well. So if you were curious about how they would do a KFC comic by all means check it out. If DC were charging a 2.99 or even .99 price tag, I would think of a better title to support.
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