Straight Outta Surrey!

Zedric Dimalanta's comics and animation-themed blog; read more of my stuff at http://thegeeksverse.com

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100 Women 2016: Female Arab cartoonists challenge authority - BBC News

Three female cartoonists from North Africa depict how the practice of male guardianship continues to affect women's lives in their countries.

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Tintin drawing sells for record €1.55m at auction - BBC News

An original comic strip depicting Tintin sells for a record €1.55m at a Paris auction.

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How smart homes have become the haunted houses of today

Our close relationship with technology has made it easy for our devices to creep us out

Not comics or animation-related, although this thought-provoking Aleks Krotoski-penned article does feature some neat illustrations by Seonaid Mackay.

An excerpt:

We are increasingly inviting “smart” objects in without truly understanding what’s in their—literal and figurative—black boxes. Because they’re internet-enabled, they’re ripe for possession. “In our rush to put a chip in everything, we’re putting them into a system that’s frail and fragile, and that’s proven to be abused by malevolent individuals,” says Revel. As science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke put it, any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Revel offers a twist: “Any sufficiently advanced hacking is indistinguishable from haunting.”

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PREVIEW | Ancestor (Image Comics)

Paperback/full color/$11.99 (US, digital); $14.99 (US, print)

Due in stores 19 October 2016

Story & art: Matt Sheean, Malachi Ward

“In rare lucid moments you see that you are enslaved. You tell yourself that The Service is a helpful interface providing your mind with continual aid and stimulation, but you know it’s a lie. Patrick Whiteside can help you. He doesn’t require much: An open mind. Determination. The ability to make sacrifices.”

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PREVIEW | Archie Archives, Vol. 13 (Dark Horse Books)

Hardcover/full color/$59.99 (US)

Due in stores 19 October 2016

Art: Bill Vigoda, Ray Gill, Bob Montana, Samm Schwartz

“There’s never a dull moment with Archie, his nutty pal Jughead, and his gal pals Betty and Veronica. Presenting classic Archie tales from comics’ Golden Age and featuring the art of Bob Montana, Samm Schwartz, and Bill Vigoda, Archie Archives will bust your gut and tickle your funny bone! Collects Archie Comics #39–#40, Pep Comics #76–#78, and Laugh Comics #35–#37.”

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PREVIEW | Buffy: The High School Years—Glutton for Punishment (Dark Horse Books)

Paperback/full color/$10.99 (US)

Due in stores 19 October 2016

Script: Kel McDonald

Line art: Yishan Li

Color art: Rod Espinosa, Tony Galvan

“When Buffy and Xander sign up for Home Ec, assuming it will be an extra-credit cakewalk, they aren’t aware that the teacher is a ravenous tiger demon in disguise! When he’s found to be kidnapping his top students and forcing them to cook for him, Buffy must rescue her fellow students—and give the tiger demon his just desserts!”

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PREVIEW | Oreimo Comic Anthology (Dark Horse Manga)

Paperback/black & white with color plates/$10.99 (US)

NOTE: Book is formatted for right-to-left reading.

Due in stores 19 October 2016

Stories & art: Sakura Ikeda, Tobari Amakusa, Furanberu, Tsuyuha Minazuki, Puchi Morishima, Nanatsu Mukunoki, ReDrop, Yuuki Sasahara, Mugi Takahashi, Ooki Takei, Uttate, Takashi Yanagi

Additional art: abec, Shin Kasai, Souichi Kasuga, Keito Koume, Shin Kyogoku, Matsuryu, Ryu-Ya Kamino, Yasu

Oreimo created by: Tsukasa Fushimi

“Join 21 different artists for manga filled fun! Sakura Ikeda, artist of the regular Oreimo and Oreimo: Kuroneko manga series, joins twenty other artists in this collection of tribute stories to their favorite characters from Oreimo! Contributors include Shakugan no Shana’s Ayato Sasakura, Spice and Wolf’s Keito Koume, Sword Art Online’s abec, Strike Witches’ Shin Kyogoku, and many more!”

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PREVIEW | Plants vs. Zombies Graphic Novel Boxed Set #2 (Dark Horse Books)

Hardcover/full color/$29.99 (US)

Due in stores 19 October 2016

Comics scripts: Paul Tobin

Comics line art: Jacob Chabot, Brian Churilla, Karim Friha, Nneka Myers, Andie Tong

Comics color art: Brian Churilla, Karim Friha, Nneka Myers, Matthew J. Rainwater

Art book text and illustrations by: Various contributors

“This deluxe boxed set includes three Plants vs. Zombies collections—two graphic novels and one art book—as well as a limited-edition double-sided poster! Three unique and distinctive collections—all tied together with plants, zombies, Crazy Dave, and Zomboss!”

Collects Plants vs. Zombies, Vol. 4: Grown Sweet Home; Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare; and The Art of Plants vs. Zombies.

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Ed Brubaker on Westworld, The Fade Out, and his immersion into Hollywood

Ed Brubaker delves into his latest print projects, The Fade Out and Kill Or Be Killed, and how working in comics prepared him for his writing gig on HBO’s Westworld.

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PREVIEW | Bandette, Vol. 3: The House of the Green Mask (Dark Horse Books)

Hardcover/full color/$14.99 (US)

Due in stores 12 October 2016

Script: Paul Tobin

Art: Colleen Coover

“Bandette, greatest thief in all the lands, uncovers the greatest of all mysteries: a clue to the location of the legendary House of the Green Mask! But the sinister Voice has set his sights on the same treasure and sent a deadly assassin after the same secrets! Worse, he’s stolen the one thing dearest to Bandette’s heart. Now, she’s after revenge! (And also chocolate.)”

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PREVIEW | The Double Life of Miranda Turner, Vol. 1: If You Have Ghosts (Image Comics)

Paperback/full color/$11.99 (US, digital); $14.99 (US, print)

Due in stores 12 October 2016

Script: Jamie S. Rich

Line art: George Kambadais

Color art: George Kambadais, Paulina Ganucheau, Mike Toris

“Miranda Turner never knew her sister, international supermodel Lindy Turner, was also the masked crime fighter The Cat. At least not until Lindy appeared in Miranda’s bedroom as a ghost, looking for help finding her own murderer. From Lady Killer co-creator Jamie S. Rich and up-and-coming artist George Kambadais (Vampire Diaries).”

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PREVIEW | The Fade Out Deluxe Edition (Image Comics)

Hardcover/full color/$49.99 (US, print)

Due in stores 12 October 2016

Script: Ed Brubaker

Line art: Sean Phillips

Color art: Elizabeth Breitweiser

“The most ambitious project yet from the award-winning team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, with acclaimed color artist Elizabeth Breitweiser—finally available in the gorgeous deluxe edition their fans have come to expect! A picture-perfect recreation of a lost era, The Fade Out is an instant classic from one of comics’ most acclaimed teams. Collects The Fade Out #1–#12.”

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PREVIEW | Fate/Zero, Vol. 3 (Dark Horse Manga)

Paperback/black & white with color plates/$11.99 (US)

NOTE: Book is formatted for right-to-left reading.

Due in stores 12 October 2016

Script & art: Shinjiro

Original story by: Gen Urobochi, Type-Moon

“With the Fourth Holy Grail War underway, seven magi and their summoned heroes from history meet and battle to the death to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted. Servants Berserker and Caster reveal the horror of how their masters summoned them, and Kariya’s disturbing origins are revealed.”

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PREVIEW | The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story Expanded Edition (Dark Horse Books)

Paperback/full color/$14.99 (US)

Due in stores 12 October 2016

Script: Vivek J. Tiwary

Art: Andrew C. Robinson, Kyle Baker

“The Fifth Beatle recounts the untold story of visionary Beatles manager Brian Epstein—who created Beatlemania and guided the band from basement gigs to unprecedented international stardom. This multiple-award-winning graphic novel has been added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives! This new softcover edition includes a revised sketchbook and Beatles memorabilia bonus section with behind-the-scenes insights from writer Vivek Tiwary and artists Andrew Robinson and Kyle Baker—expanded to include eight pages unique to this edition!”

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PREVIEW | I Am a Hero Omnibus, Vol. 3 (Dark Horse Manga)

Paperback/black & white/$19.99 (US)

NOTE: Book is formatted for right-to-left reading.

Due in stores 12 October 2016

Story & art: Kengo Hanazawa

“Having avoided being eaten by his zombie girlfriend and torn apart by his infected coworkers, Hideo Suzuki continues to head away from civilization and the bloodthirsty hordes taking over Japan. In a ‘suicide forest,’ Hideo finds a young girl who needs help—and who could also help him more than he realizes!”

Over 450 pages!

Click here to read the full 12-page preview.

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PREVIEW | Savage Dragon Archives, Vol. 7 (Image Comics)

Paperback/full color/$15.99 (US, digital); $19.99 (US, print)

Due in stores 12 October 2016

Story & line art: Erik Larsen

Color art: Nikos Koutsis, Steve Oliff, Mike Toris

“The chronicling of the Savage Dragon series continues in this oversized volume! Collects Savage Dragon #151–#175.”