In Comic Shops Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Two big projects hitting this week. Visit your local comic book store to pick them up.

 

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #50
Written by Eugene Son, Rob Hoegee, and Jake Black • Art by Min S. Ku and Ethen Beavers
Two huge stories in one comic! First, it's time to introduce the world to Generator Rex! Who is this new hero? What is Providence? And maybe more importantly, who is Bobo Haha? Then, in our second story, it's Ben 10 Ultimate Alien! Ben, Gwen, and Kevin find themselves in a very dangerous situation that can only be solved with an Ultimate solution! Don't miss it!

• Cartoon Network
• 32pg.
• Color
• $2.50

ENDER'S GAME: WAR OF GIFTS (HARDCOVER)
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Written by Jake Black & Aaron Johnston; Art by Timothy Green II, Pop Mahn & Janice Parker 120 pages, hard cover, full color
Collects four exciting stories in the Ender's Game universe! First up is a tale starring Ender's two younger siblings. Valentine learns of an injustice in her school, she wants to fight it. Enter Peter who guides his sister through the process of nonviolent influence, and sets the ball rolling for his plans to one day rule the world. Next, in WAR OF GIFTS, Zeck Morgan causes an uproar when he sees another student celebrating Christmas--seemingly violating Battle School's rules against religious practice. Then, Mazer Rackham, the only man ever to defeat the Formics, takes on a new enemy…the International Fleet itself! All this and more! Collecting ENDER'S GAME: RECRUITING VALENTINE, WAR OF GIFTS, MAZER IN PRISON and THE LEAGUE WAR. Original Cover Price $24.99

Auctions Closed

Thanks to everyone who bid on the items in the auctions to help pay my med bills. I really appreciate it!

Comics Signing in Christchurch, New Zealand on Tuesday, June 1

On Tuesday, June 1, I will be signing comics at Comics Compulsion in Christchurch, New Zealand. I believe the time will 3-5, but that's still a little tenative. Visit http://www.comicscompulsion.co.nz/ for info on the story, its hours, etc.

Alex Ross Sketch & More Up For Auction For My Med Bills

You can now bid on the Alex Ross sketch, and other rare collectibles (Ric Flair, Triple H, Mick Foley, Kane, and James Marsden signed figures, Hush Catwoman figure, etc.). Proceeds go to my med bills. Click here to bid.

Selling Alex Ross Sketch and DC Comics Action Figures for my Cancer Bills

Thanks to the supportive selling help of Dr. Volt's comics in Salt Lake City, I am selling around 40 DC Comics action figures to raise money for my ongoing cancer bills. The toys are available in store at Dr. Volts, and a few will be sold on ebay in the coming weeks.

Also, there will be an original, authentic Alex Ross pencil sketch auctioned for this purpose. Will keep you posted.

Supergirl Trade Officially Solicited

It's been available on Amazon for a couple months, now, but the trade paperback reprint of my Supergirl story was officially solicited to comic book shops today. You can preorder it from Amazon here.

SUPERGIRL: DEATH AND THE FAMILY TP
Written by STERLING GATES, HELEN SLATER & JAKE BLACK
Art by JAMAL IGLE, CLIFF CHIANG and others
Cover by RENATO GUEDES
The Silver Banshee returns in this new title collecting SUPERGIRL #48-50 and SUPERGIRL ANNUAL #1, and this time she’s after an artifact that could break her family’s curse. Meanwhile, Lana Lang’s mysterious condition gets worse. Can Supergirl save her?
On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

My Ben 10 Episode Coming on DVD in August

The good folks at TVShowsOnDVD.com have revealed the information and cover images for "Ben 10: Alien Force" DVD Volume 8. The last episode on the set is "Busy Box," written by yours truly! It'll be in stores August 24. Check out the art, courtesy TVShowsOnDVD.com.

New Batman Book Released

My latest Batman kids book, "Eyes of Despero," is available now. You can order it through Amazon, but for some reason they are charging 12 bucks for it, when it's cover price is only $4. You can order it from Barnes and Noble here.

I Love Email Like This

Dear Amazon.com Customer,

As someone who has purchased or rated books by Jake Black, you might like to know that The Eyes of Despero! (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) will be released on May 13, 2010.  You can pre-order yours by following the link below.

The Eyes of Despero! (Batman: The Brave and the Bold)
Jake Black
Price:    $11.69
Release Date: May 13, 2010

In Comic Shops Wednesday, May 5, 2010

My latest comics work, available in comic book specialty shops this Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by buying my comics!

Cartoon Network Action Pack #49

Written by Amy Wolfram & Jake Black; Art by Ethen Beavers & Min S. Ku; Cover by Min S. Ku

The brand-new era in Ben 10 continues! ACTION PACK has three all-new Ben 10 Ultimate Alien stories filled with the usual blend of action, adventure, comedy and out-of-this-world excitement!

• 32pg.
• Color
• $2.50 US