Bleeding Cool (2012) comic books 2015

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Written by Rich Johnston. Get ready for a CROSSED fest this issue with an exclusive interview with comics legend ALAN MOORE giving his insights into why he heeded the siren song of the CROSSED universe and created the +100 storyline, from its forward-thinking scope to what horrors still lie in store for struggling humanity! RICH JOHNSTON takes us inside the world of apocalypse-based comics from the medium's earliest days to the present, and we take a look at what's coming up from major publishers in the realm of action-packed survival stories across genres. You'll also get your hottest tips on collecting the comics that are an investment goldmine, as well as vintage books and our handy Price Guide. Delivering over 100 pages per issue on a bi-monthly release schedule, each issue of BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE is packed with content only to be found in our print edition. 104 pages Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Rich Johnston. With female heroes on the rise across genres, from horror titles to adventure stories, with new super-heroines emerging every day, BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE will bring you the latest in girl power in comics and what female comic creators have to say about it. RICH JOHNSTON brings us the checkered insider history of women in comics, the way female heroes have been perceived over time, and the impact of the creator-owned movement and webcomics on the future of the medium. You'll also get your insider tips for investment and comics-collecting completism ranging from vintage books to the most recent released titles in our handy Price Guide. Delivering over 100 pages per issue on a bi-monthly release schedule, each issue of BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE is overflowing with content, from first looks at upcoming titles to high-profile interviews, only to be found in our print edition. 104 pages. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Rich Johnston. The call to adventure is a major feature of storytelling, deeply embedded in the history of popular fiction and comics alike, inspiring both the minds of young readers and lifelong fans. Whether it's encountering brave new worlds or rising to the challenge, taking a hero's path changes characters in a way that provokes a sense of wonder. In this issue of BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE, RICH JOHNSTON will explore the milestones in this major tradition, as well as the ways in which creators are changing up our expectations. We'll also feature interviews with creators about their sense of adventure and track similar developments in film and video games. As always, you'll get sage advice on comics-collecting, whether in vintage books or current titles through our Price Guide. Delivering over 100 pages per issue on a bi-monthly release schedule, each issue of BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE is packed with fresh takes on upcoming titles, and insights from comics creators only to be found in our print edition. 104 pages. Cover price $5.99.

Written by Rich Johnston. As the biggest pop culture event in the USA, San Diego Comic-Con breaks the most current news in comics and launches rife speculation about upcoming titles. In this special expanded issue of Bleeding Cool Magazine, join Rich Johnston as he questions how influential SDCC has been in shaping the comics and entertainment industries since its inception and whether a move for the convention is really on the horizon. This issue will also feature publisher and retailer perspectives on SDCC, the hottest titles slated to be featured at the con, and an insider's look at the trending topics and rumors of SDCC 2015. Our film and gaming writers will fill us in on the most viral buzz this year, and in this edition, you'll also find a special Price Guide dedicated to collectible exclusives from SDCC. Plus: Top Shelf Takes a Stand, The Spire from Boom, David Mack on Fight Club 2, Paul Cornell's This Damned Band, Valiant's Book of Death, Dynamite's Aliens/Vampirella, IDW's Star Trek/Green Lantern, and Alex Ross and Adam Hughes sketchbooks. Now delivering 120 pages per issue on a bi-monthly release schedule, each issue of Bleeding Cool Magazine is super-charged with fresh takes on comics and exclusive insights from comics creators only to be found in our print edition. 128 pages. Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Rich Johnston. Featuring: Valiant's expansion; Tyson Hesse runs Diesel; Dave Stewart's great experiment; Wild's End returns; Matt Kindt's under new MGMT; Joshua Williamson does it all; Chris Ryall launches String Divers; Cosplay saves comics; being Grumpy Cat; and Dean Haspiel's complicated comix affair. Stand out titles with an 'indie' status in style and sensibility are giving the Big Two a run for their money right now. These are the comics that take risks in subject matter and visual storytelling techniques, but where does this innovation come from? Much of it comes from the field of 'creator-owned' comics, gaining increasing momentum. This issue of BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE will crack the code on what it means to be 'indie' in comics in 2015, and how great minds are impacting the direction of comics. RICH JOHNSTON will track the rise of independent creators and examine the most influential titles right now, and we'll delve into the most cutting- edge indie-flavored comics from major publishers this year. We'll also look at what it currently means to be independent in filmmaking and video game creation and you'll find included our Price Guide on creator-owned and independent comic titles rocking the collectors' market. Now appearing at 128 pages on a bi-monthly release schedule, BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE delivers industry insights and enlightening interviews with creators only to be found in our print edition. 128 pages. Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Rich Johnston. Gadgetry and human modification have been staples of speculative fiction since its inception. The allure of technology bringing superior skills to worthy or less than worthy individuals continues to play out in mainstream and indie comics titles today. But where do we draw the line between using technology and technology using us? The questioning that comes with use of great power is part of the fascination of these stories. In this issue of BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE, we'll look at the rise of augmented protagonists in comics, and RICH JOHNSTON will lead our discussion of heroes human and post-human. We'll be joined by WARREN ELLIS in an exclusive interview on post-humanism, and we'll set out to explore these ideas in comics by leading publishers and creators. This issue will also investigate the films and games that have fed our curiosity, while delivering our Price Guide featuring the rise of tech-savvy heroes on the collectors' market. Now appearing at 128 pages on a bi-monthly release schedule, BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE delivers an in-depth, smart critique of the industry, as well as revealing interviews only to be found in our print edition. Featuring: The Steam Man; Going Back to the Future; Being Two Brothers; Arcadia calls; Axcending with Image; the rise of Rai; Warren Ellis is transhuman; the art of Bond; and String Divers at IDW. String Divers cover by Ashley Wood. Cover price $5.99.