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‘Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers’ Comics Announced by BOOM! Studios

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41816515 img 85991 106x160 Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers Comics Announced by BOOM! StudiosIn just a few short years, BOOM! Studios has already had enormous successes with adapting many Disney and Pixar favorites to comic format, most recently with the Disney Afternoon cult classic Darkwing Duck.

Today BOOM! announced that, starting in December, it will begin producing an ongoing series based on Darkwing contemporary Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers. Penned by Darkwing Duck writer Ian Brill and illustrated by Leonel Castellani (Marvel Superhero Squad), issue #1 will be released with two variant covers (with a 50/50 distribution) by Leonel Castellani and Magic Eye Studios plus a 1-in-10 incentive cover featuring Zipper by Jake Myler as pictured below.

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“After the overwhelming success we’ve had bringing Darkwing Duck back, BOOM! knew it was time to continue the excitement and imagination of the Disney Afternoon revolution in comic book form ,” said Darkwing Duck writer Ian Brill. “It’s an honor to continue the adventures of Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers for both the generation of fans that enjoyed the show the first time and for a whole new generation of comic book fans!”

BOOM! Studios’ ‘The Muppet Show’ by Roger Langridge was recently awarded a Harvey award for Best Original Graphic Publication for Younger Readers.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - September 3, 2010 at 3:13 pm

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Disney/Pixar and Marvel Icons Among Offerings for Free Comic Book Day 2010

fcbd10 125x160 Disney/Pixar and Marvel Icons Among Offerings for Free Comic Book Day 2010The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day in which thousands of comic book shops around the globe offer the opportunity for fans and enthusiasts to pick up a free edition of new and old favorites.

With Marvel joining the Disney family, the Disney offerings have tripled this year as Buzz and Woody join Iron Man, Thor and Nova with each defending the universe in their own special way.

In Toy Story FCBD 2010 Edition from BOOM! Studios, the Pixar pals rally together when a new present for Andy makes an unexpected appearance. Good news and a temporary reprieve for the toys when Andy announces it’s a dupe, but what great unknown will he replace it with?

Meanwhile, far from the familiar safety of Andy’s room, the safety of the Earth and Moon are being threatened by rogue mega-billionaires and it’s time for Iron Man to join forces with Thor to save them both in Iron Man/Thor FCBD 2010 Edition. A major new direction for the Marvel Universe kicks off HERE – on Free Comic Book Day!

Finally, in Iron Man: Supernova FCBD 2010 Edition, find out what happens when an armored billionaire teams up with a hot-headed, cosmic-powered teen to fight a trio of massively-powered super-apes. Iron Man and Nova take on Red Ghost and The Super-Apes! Out-numbered, the Golden Avenger and the Human Rocket will have to trust an apparent traitor in the gorillas’ midst if they are to survive and save an entire city. Will they succeed or are they being played? Find out in this all-new, action-packed adventure, which happens to be FREE!

For more information on Free Comic Book Day, to see more titles being offered as well as preview many of them online and to find a participating retailer near you, check out the official site.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - April 28, 2010 at 7:11 am

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