VIZ Media Marks NARUTO Manga Finale With Special Fan Promotions

New NARUTO App Offers A FREE Way To Enjoy The Series; NARUTO Manga Bundles And WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP “Jump Back” Campaign Let New And Veteran Fans Dive Into Legacy Chapters

San Francisco, CA, October 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, marks the finale of the NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series with a host of special promotions and digital releases that will celebrate the series throughout October.

VIZ Media, in partnership with ReedPOP and The Japan Foundation, will welcome iconic manga artist Masashi Kishimoto the renowned creator of the NARUTO manga saga, for a series of very special U.S. appearances during the 2015 New York Comic Con, which begins this week in Manhattan at the Javits Convention Center.

ComiXology NYCC Schedule Revealed

ComiXology @ New York Comic Con 2015

Limited edition comiXology Submit variant comics to be given away at NYCC 2015 in celebration of Artist Alley sponsorship

Limited edition variants of comiXology Submit digital hits include Fresh Romance, Gamma, Revenger, Heathen and Aw Yeah! Comics

Weekend schedule also includes signings with Submit creators, panels, giveaways and a Saturday night party open to all!

October 8th – 11th
Artist Alley B11 – B14

October 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology Submit is sponsoring Artist Alley at this week's New York Comic Con, October 8th – 11th at the Javits Center.  To celebrate, comiXology is giving away special limited edition print variants of hit comiXology Submit comics each day during creator signings in Artist Alley tables B11 – B14.  In addition, comiXology will host panels and giveaways throughout the weekend and a Saturday night party open to all.

Super7 Announces More NYCC Exclusives

Super7 announces more NYCC 2015 exclusives...

In addition to the MOTU 3.75" Action which are $15 each, Universal Monsters ReAction Haunted Crypt in GID Green $60 per set and Alien ReAction Set for $45, they will also have a handful of Japanese Vinyl Toys.

First is the newest sculpt Wing Kong which is the first painted release for $95, S7 x Secret Base Unpainted Glow in the dark Cab Dragon $50, S7 x Secret Base Red Alien Sofubi for $50, Pieguy $25, Milton $25, Foster $25, Steven the bat $35, Garuru $35, Pocket Mummy Boy $25 and Pocket Rose Vampire $25.

VIZ Media Announces U.S. Simulcast Of ONE-PUNCH MAN Anime Series

New Anime Series By Studio MADHOUSE About A Superhero With A Knockout Punch Streams On The Same Day As Japanese Broadcast Premiere – Catch Episode 1 On October 4^th!

San Francisco, CA, October 1, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, invites audiences to catch the knuckle-busting premiere of the ONE-PUNCH MAN anime simulcast – this Sunday, October 4^th!

Presented with English subtitles on the same day as its Japanese network broadcast premiere, Episode 1 introduces an action-packed story about an average-guy-turned-superhero who packs a knockout punch. New episodes of the series will debut each Sunday. ONE-PUNCH MAN will be available to U.S. audiences on-demand on VIZ.com and Hulu. 

STARZ RELEASES OFFICIAL SEASON THREE TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR HIT ORIGINAL SERIES “BLACK SAILS”

Production on Season Four of the Epic Pirate Drama Begins this Fall in South Africa

Beverly Hills, Calif. – October 1, 2015 – Starz released today the official season three trailer and key art for its Emmy®-winning Original series “Black Sails.” The series is created by Jonathan E. Steinberg (“Jericho,” “Human Target”) and Robert Levine (“Touch”) and executive produced by Michael Bay (the Transformers franchise, Armageddon, Pearl Harbor), and his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Purge), as well as Chris Symes (Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Eragon) and Dan Shotz (“Jericho,” “Harper’s Island”).

The ten-episode third season of the authentic high seas drama, returning in 2016, follows the most feared pirate of the day, Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Ray Stevenson (‘Rome,” Insurgent, Divergent) joins the cast as the iconic pirate ‘Blackbeard.’

Bigshot Toyworks NYCC Exclusive Red Hellfire Edition 4-inch Lil Maddie Figure

Bigshot Toyworks will have an exclusive Red Hellfire Edition 4 inch Lil Maddie Figure at NYCC. Stop by booth #208 and pick this up for $30.

Superman Documentary Film Releases New Trailer

Documentary film LOOK TO THE SKY uncovers the inspirational stories of young people who have embodied the spirit of Superman.    

The trailer for the new documentary film LOOK TO THE SKY debuted online on Thursday. 

The not-for-profit film features the uplifting true stories of young people who have demonstrated the “Superman spirit” in life-threatening situations, physical challenges, loss and through heroic acts of community service.

The film also explores the cultural meanings of Superman and whether the character has continued relevance in contemporary society.

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER HADOKEN PLUSH BALL

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (October 1st, 2015) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced their latest product, Street Fighter™ Hadoken Plush Ball. Cast in the iconic design of classic fighting videogame series Street Fighter™ from Capcom, the plush ball seamlessly mimics martial artist Ryu’s special projectile attack, the Hadoken Fire Ball. Collectible enthusiast, cosplayers, and Street Fighter™ fans alike can display their affection for the beloved world warrior in Ki-based projectile form.

IDW PUBLISHING’S 2015 NEW YORK COMIC CON SCHEDULE

San Diego, CA (October 1, 2015) – Next week, IDW is headed back to New York Comic Con and bringing a host of captivating panels, talented signings, and essential exclusives with it! Located at booth #1844, IDW and Top Shelf will be your destination throughout the weekend!

Thursday October 8^th

11:00 – 12:00 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas – Troy Little
12:00 – 1:00 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Larry Hama
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
12:00 – 1:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
1:00 – 2:00 Dirk Gently, Onyx – Chris Ryall, Ilias Kyriazis
2:00 – 3:00 Jem and the Holograms – Amy Mebberson, Sara Richard, Agnes Garbowska  Arielle Jovellanos, Rebekah Isaacs
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
3:00 – 4:00 The X-Files – Joe Harris
3:00 – 4:00 Long Distance – Thom Zahler
4:00 – 5:30 King of the Comics: 100 Years of King Features Book Debut! –Ray Billingsley (Curtis,) eff Keane (The Family Circus,) atrick McDonnell (Mutts,) Hilary Price (Rhymes With Orange,)
Brian Walker (Hi and Lois)
5:30 – 7:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Series – Brandon Auman, Eric Bauza, reg Cipes, Ciro Nieli, Rob Paulsen
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)

Clerks Select 20th Anniversary Action Figures In Stores Now!

For 20 years, director Kevin Smith has been entertaining us with his tales from the View Askewniverse, populated by the dysfunctional residents of Leonardo, New Jersey. Now, at your local comic shop, Diamond Select Toys has released four Select-scale action figures based on the film that started it all, Clerks!

Halloween ComicFest Launches Costume Contest-$10,000 in Prizes!

“The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever” Returns!

Enter the costume contest for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree to your local comic shop and additional prizes!

(Baltimore, MD) – (October 1, 2015)- Halloween ComicFest is conducting “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever”, where participants take a picture in costume showcasing one of the 21 free Halloween ComicFest full-size or mini-comics and then upload their costume photos to be entered to win great prizes, including a Grand Prize of a $500 shopping spree at their local comic shop!

Starting October 1^st through November 10^th contestants can upload their photos and choose one of the five costume categories— Superhero/Comics, TV/Movie, Gamer, Horror and Original to enter.

Phantom of the Kill Makes US Debut at New York Comic Con

gumi Inc. has just announced their New York Comic Con 2015 presence showcasing the hotly anticipated Japanese RPG Phantom of the Kill. Developed and published by the company behind Brave Frontier, Chain Chronicle, and Wakfu Raiders, attendees of the convention will get hands-on access to Phantom of the Kill at the gumi Inc. booth #354 starting October 8 at the Javitz Center.

Phantom of the Kill is set in a fantastic and futuristic world, where legendary weapons are manifested as powerful warriors on a quest to restore themselves – and the world – to justice. New York Comic Con attendees can expect plenty of hands-on time with the game to explore new experiences and characters.

Mezco's Revenge Of the All Treat No Trick Mystery Box Release

Mezco Toyz will be releasing the Revenge of the All Treat No Trick Mystery Box tomorrow, October 2nd at 10am ET.

New York- As the leaves begin to change, as the breeze turns cold, and as the shadows grow long, everyone knows Halloween is on the way. Halloween, a time for ghoulish fun, a time for surprises, a time for the return of Mezco's All Treat-No Trick Mystery Box.

Each $20 box contains at least $40 worth of Mezco products. It could be one $40 item, two $20 items, an assortment of smaller items, or some other combination.  Only 310 mystery boxes are available, and random boxes will receive treats worth up to $200. You may receive items from such popular Mezco lines as Universal Monsters, Chucky, The Living Dead Dolls, Sons Of Anarchy, Breaking Bad, Mez-Itz, Axe Cop, or others. With the magic of Halloween in the air, almost anything is possible.

Pre-orders begin October 2nd at 10am. Supplies are limited so order while you can, and remember, don't eat any unwrapped candy!

http://www.mezcotoyz.com/revenge-of-the-all-treat-no-trick-mystery-box

Cometdebris' 2015 Halloween Unlucky Bags Drops Soon!

Cometdebris announced that their 2015 Halloween Unlucky Bags will be released soon in 2 different sized bags and will included an assortment of unpainted, mini runs and custom figures. More info TBA.

"Candy Corn" Smorkin' Monger Jerome

Rotofugi announces "Candy Corn" Smorkin' Monger Jerome Limited Edition vinyl figure release. LE of 50. 25 of this release will be sold exclusively at Clutter's Booth #603 during NYCC. The remaining 25 will go up for sale on Rotofugi's site on October 13th. This will cost $19.95.