New Universal Monsters Comic Book Series'

[darkmonkeygod]

The Adam's Action Figures & Comics will be available direct from the store after C2E2, fyi.

Here are digital images of their Tonči Zonjić covers, which I like quite a bit:

and photos of the comics themselves (not mine):

and a photo of their C2E2 set up. That is a one off poster, but I would personally love to have this image that large. The post it notes seem to get the limitation incorrect, the cover without the trade dress (no logos etc) is supposedly limited to 500:

[Rex fury]

Are you attending the show? How is it?
RF

[darkmonkeygod]

Are you attending the show? How is it?
RF

Hey Rex, I did not, but I heard a lot of positive feedback about it. It's been an age since I've been in Chicago.

Speaking of the show, Beachside Hobbies has the remaining stock of their covers available on their WEBSITE.

[Rex fury]

Being located in the Pacific Northwest has kept me to shows mainly up and down the West Coast. I've been looking at shows in other parts of the country, and always appreciate hearing what's good and old school on the convention scene.
Thanks for posting the link to Beachside Hobbies, I know a lot of folks are chasing those alternatives covers!
RF

[darkmonkeygod]

They just keep stacking 'em up. This makes cover 19, by my count, not that I blame 'em. Ole' Gill is a popular character and all. 

Universal Monsters: The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! #1 Bill Sienkiewicz Art .com Exclusive (limited to 750) by Bill Sienkiewicz

$30 for the unsigned. A signed with Certificate of Authenticity and a CGC their will be available.

While the website lists it as "sold out" it has in fact yet to be presented for sale and is to be available tomorrow, Tuesday 30 April. As was with the Alex Ross edition, sign up for the "waitlist" on the Sienkiewicz WEBSITE.

Anyone recognize that pose? Sienkiewicz is a master illustrator, fantastically adept in a number of mediums and will occasionally reference other works and there's something about this figure that makes me think it's a homage or nod to someone else's work, but i can't bring it to mind. Thoughts?

 

[Mike Scott]

Is that the cover as published?

[darkmonkeygod]

Is that the cover as published?

That's the image from his website. It's an already existing commission piece, so it's possible that's not the actual cover, but I'm thinking it is. Much like the Alex Ross versions, there's no good place for the trade dress.

[darkmonkeygod]

Being located in the Pacific Northwest has kept me to shows mainly up and down the West Coast. I've been looking at shows in other parts of the country, and always appreciate hearing what's good and old school on the convention scene.
RF

Oh, I hear ya. I was based in Portland for about 20 years, and was always flying out or driving up or down for one show or another. I've actually never attended a ReedPop Chicago show, but have attended several of their NYC shows.

As far as a truly comic book focused show, I love HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC, put on these last 44 years by Heroes Aren't Hard To Find shop owner Shelton Drum. The Baltimore Comic-Con in Maryland is a great show, maybe more-so than others if your making such a trek. NYCC is expensive but filled with all the things and, of course, San Diego Comic-Con is the big one. I did twenty of those over my time in the industry, and always as a professional. As amazing of a show as it is, I've always viewed the public's experience as grueling. I have been very curious about the San Diego Comic Fest which, while much smaller, is a comic book show, though tilted toward creators, I believe.

Do you collect comic art? I'm super curious about the comic book art shows that have popped up, and have heard great things about the recent Orlando show and the continuing L.A. and NYC shows.

[Mike Scott]

. . but I'm thinking it is.

It is. Just saw a pic of a slabbed example.

[darkmonkeygod]

It is. Just saw a pic of a slabbed example.

That's almost assuredly a photoshop job made up for sales.

Looking again, that's 100% photoshop. The image isn't even comic book proportion - it's too thin - plus that's not the title of the comic, etc etc.

[Mike Scott]

That's almost assuredly a photoshop job made up for sales.

Well, crap!

[fearliath]

Anyone recognize that pose? Sienkiewicz is a master illustrator, fantastically adept in a number of mediums and will occasionally reference other works and there's something about this figure that makes me think it's a homage or nod to someone else's work, but i can't bring it to mind. Thoughts?

My first thought is it looked like something Swamp Thing. Like this:
https://sebastianmeyer.artstation.com/projects/Vd9R4n

[darkmonkeygod]

My first thought is it looked like something Swamp Thing.

When I first saw it years ago "Swamp Thing!" popped into my mind, but I'm thinking that's just because the body looks more like Swamp Thing than the Creature. I've just never figured it out.

Are you keeping up with all of these covers, fearliath? I got all of the retailer versions, the editions offered at wholesale, but my wallet isn't fat enough right now for all of the rest of these, nor do I have the patience for it. I did see that, beyond stock held back for sale at this July's San Diego Comic-Con, alexrossart.com announced they have sold out of every tier of their cover. At $50 for an unsigned version, that is the most expensive "retail price" for a unsigned copy of any of these, isn't it?

[fearliath]

I have purchased every version of every cover with the exception of the Adams Action Figures & Comics covers (I hope to get those when they go on their website  - I really like that cover) and then this new Bill Sienkiewicz that I hope to get tomorrow.

What does this mean?  "blond a stock held back for sale at this July's San Diego Comic-Con"

[darkmonkeygod]

I have purchased every version of every cover with the exception of the Adams Action Figures & Comics covers (I hope to get those when they go on their website  - I really like that cover) and then this new Bill Sienkiewicz that I hope to get tomorrow.

Wow, kudos on going all in! I too plan on purchasing the Adams Action Figures & Comics cover. They style or art really appeals to me. Perhaps message the comic chip via their facebook page. I did and Adam thought he'd have them available on Tuesday (tomorrow) and said he would message me.

What does this mean?  "blond a stock held back for sale at this July's San Diego Comic-Con"

Ah, that's me typing without looking at the auto-correct. It should read "BEYOND stock held back...", meaning that they set aside some copies to be sold at the convention. I've corrected it.

Did you ever determine if you got the 1:100 and 1:75? I realize now I forgot to take a photo of them.