Today's the Day!!!

TODAY marks the release of The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning, the second graphic novel from Fox Atomic Comics! Tell your ma, tell your pa, just get them to the bookstore! I am very proud of this book, and if you like mayhem and maddness you'll dig it as well.

The book's release is timed to coincide with The Hills Have Eyes 2 DVD (July 17th), and on that DVD you will find some fun special features that tie into the Hills Have Eyes graphic novel! The coolest is a ‘making of’ feature on the graphic novel itself, which features interviews from yours truly, Jimmy Palmioti, Justin Gray, John Higgins, Dennis Calero, Heidi MacDonald, and more! IGN.com reviewed the Hills Have Eyes 2 DVD today, in fact, and had very nice things to say about the aforementioned ‘making of’:

“Finally, the hands-down best piece of content is the engaging, dynamically-produced look at the making of the Hills Have Eyes which, not shockingly, has nothing to do with the film itself. Featuring interviews with the comic creators and some captivating glimpses at the creation of a graphic novel, this feature illustrates how the writers have taken the basic premise and built out sixty years of prequel history that the viewer actually finds themselves wanting to read.”

So be sure to check out the DVD when it comes out on July 17th, and also don’t forget to pick up The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning this week! We’re already getting some great reviews for the book; check ‘em out:

AINT IT COOL NEWS
FANGORIA

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PS - I saw Transformers last night. Sigh. More on that later

The Hills Have Eyes!

This week marks the release of The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning, the second graphic novel from Fox Atomic Comics! The release is timed to coincide with The Hills Have Eyes 2 DVD (July 17th), and on that DVD you will find some fun special features that tie into the Hills Have Eyes graphic novel! The coolest is a ‘making of’ feature on the graphic novel itself, which features interviews from yours truly, Jimmy Palmioti, Justin Gray, John Higgins, Dennis Calero, Heidi MacDonald, and more! IGN.com reviewed the Hills Have Eyes 2 DVD today, in fact, and had very nice things to say about the aforementioned ‘making of’:

“Finally, the hands-down best piece of content is the engaging, dynamically-produced look at the making of the Hills Have Eyes which, not shockingly, has nothing to do with the film itself. Featuring interviews with the comic creators and some captivating glimpses at the creation of a graphic novel, this feature illustrates how the writers have taken the basic premise and built out sixty years of prequel history that the viewer actually finds themselves wanting to read.”

So be sure to check out the DVD when it comes out on July 17th, and also don’t forget to pick up The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning this week! We’re already getting some great reviews for the book; check ‘em out:

AINT IT COOL NEWS
FANGORIA

Later

PS - I know I didn't post a new blog on Friday... I was out fishing. Oops.

Exclusive Hills Pages!

Jonesing for a sneak peek at the upcoming Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning graphic novel? We’ll quit scratching at your arm and swatting at those bugs that may or may not be crawling all over you, because the pusher-man has your fix. Both Aint It Cool News (which also posted a glowing review) and MySpace Comics have pages from the opening of the book for you to peruse – check ‘em out!

AINT IT COOL NEWS
MYSPACE COMICS

The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning graphic novel is already getting some rave reviews; if you’re on the Fox Atomic Comics MySpace page, check them out in the blog below.

Finally, I went to see Live Free or Die Hard on the lot yesterday. Now, I consider the first Die Hard to be the best American action movie ever made, but the PG-13 rating on this one definitely had me nervous. I must admit, though, that I was pleasantly surprised! If you like your movies big, loud, and full of extraneous Kevin Smith cameos, then Die Hard is definitely for you.

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The Hills Have Reviews

We’re getting closer and closer to the release of our second graphic novel from Fox Atomic Comics, which comes out in comic and book stores everywhere next week! The kind souls over at Aint It Cool have posted a great review of the Hills graphic novel along with a bevy of exclusive pages! Give it a look!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33165

Here’s a quote from the review that I particularly love:
“All in all, this is another slick production from Fox Atomic Comics. These guys have been churning out some pretty impressive books with this and their previous offering 28 DAYS LATER: THE AFTERMATH. I look forward to seeing what this company has in story for us in the future.”

A-frakin-men

Also, since it’s that glorious day known as New Comics Day (TM), I would be remiss if I did not post what I’m going to pick up tonight. Anything I’m missing? Cry havoc and let slip the comments.

COUNTDOWN 44
GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO CORPS SPECIAL #1
JACK OF FABLES #12
NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #8
SUPERMAN BATMAN #37
WETWORKS #10
FRANK FRAZETTAS DEATH DEALER #3
INVINCIBLE #43
WALKING DEAD #38
CABLE DEADPOOL #42
DAREDEVIL #98
SILENT WAR #6
THUNDERBOLTS #115
ULTIMATE X-MEN #83
X-FACTOR #20
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #11

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Live on Two Sites!

That's right - one site just wasn't big enough. The new Fox Atomic Comics profile page is now live on MySpace.com! I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all, since this blog is now syndicated to both the Fox Atomic Comics page on Foxatomic.com (LINK HERE), as well as on the new MySpace page (LINK HERE). So, a big welcome to all those visiting on MySpace, and for those on Foxatomic.com be sure to head over and check out the new profile!

I love the new MySpace profile (and a big thanks / shout out to Fabian, Andre, Mikster, Regean, Karni, and the Fox Atomic online team for building it). We have all the requisite links to check out previews of our current and upcoming graphic novels, a media player where we'll program our animated content (such as the entire animated Stage One from the 28 Days Later: The Aftermath book), a specific MySpace blog for... MySpace blogging..., and much, more will be added as we move forward.

Also, stay tuned to the MySpace Comics Profile (LINK HERE) on Wednesday for a special Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning surprise...

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I Love the Hills Love

Postings are popping up all around the Intraweb about our next graphic novel from Fox Atomic Comics, The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning, which comes out next week! I wanted to share the review that Fangoria has posted; in addition to calling the book "a true work of four color art", this section of the review brought a big smile to my comics-loving face:

"Fox Atomic Comics is becoming a brand readers can trust to put out memorable material by utilizing experienced artists along with the best writers in the comic-book industry, and stands as a worthy companion to the similar sequel/prequel 28 DAYS LATER: THE AFTERMATH"

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Peep the full review by CLICKING THIS LINK

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PS - thanks for the heads-up Mikster!

Let's See...

Keep an eye out next week for some fun The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning promos that will start popping up around the Intraweb. I'll definitely let ya'll know all the important when/where stuff; just building up the love to the launch of our second graphic novel from Fox Atomic Comics! I can't wait.

Have a good weekend - the gods know that I need one.

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