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EDITOR’S NOTE:  We’re just not technically savvy enough to understand how or even why we would want this feature, but we offer the information as a public service to our readers who can appreciate this more than we. What we do appreciate is the 4001 A.D. storyline now unfolding in some Valiant titles, and recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good science-fiction story . . . . . . From the official press release . . . . . . . . . Valiant and Swyft Media Unveil the Official RAI Emoji Keyboard – Available Now for iOS and Android! As "THE SUMMER OF 4001 A.D." rages onward in comics shops everywhere, the hero at the forefront of the 41st century's assault on New Japan – Rai – is leaping out of the pages of the summer's most ambitious comics event and into his first-ever emoji keyboard! Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce the release of the all-new  Rai Emoji Keyboard  – created in collaboration with  Swyft Media  and debuting on the  Valiant Heroes Emoji App  toda...

First State Comic Con   First State Comic Con is coming June 26th, 2016. The local comic convention with the most comic books. Plus guest comic book creators and a cosplay contest. FSCC is a family friendly event. The First State Comic Con is at the Mill Creek Fire Hall, 3900 Kirkwood Hwy, Marshallton, Delaware just six miles from downtown Newark. The guests are Brett Breeding (artist for “Death of Superman”), Neil Vokes, Greg LaRoque (Flash), Buz Hasson, Ken Haeser, PLB Comics, and local comics artists. The convention features vendors from four states with toys, collectibles, and Golden Age, Silver Age, and modern comic books to sell. Hours are 10am to 4pm. Admission is $3 each with free admission for children ages 5 and under. For more information go to  http://www.firststatecomiccon.com   and   https://www.facebook.com/firststatecomiccon/  or email Dave Williams at firststatecomiccon@gmail.com.   “First State Comic Con has two things larger conventions do not have: lots and lots of...

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Continuing a new feature, as we peruse the monthly PREVIEWS catalog and highlight some books we feel are worthy of your attention. Your local comic shop depends on your pre-orders to make sure they have the books you want when you want them. Since business reality makes it impossible for a local comic shop to order some of everything, they depend on the comics readers to tell them what they want to see.   It’s a dice roll for them every month.  Won’t you help with the odds by at least telling them what you want to buy from them in two months?  Please give it a try.  We’ll do our best here to help you with those selections, from a BC Refugees point of view.  Not objective, but absolutely subjective. ONI PRESS  page 384+ http://onipress.tumblr.com   JEFF STEINBERG #1:   THE LIFE AFTER was a major accomplishment, so we’re on board for this new title from inventive writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Tony Fleecs From the catalog: “The double-sized debut issue of the n...

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Continuing a new feature, as we peruse the monthly PREVIEWS catalog and highlight some books we feel are worthy of your attention. Your local comic shop depends on your pre-orders to make sure they have the books you want when you want them. Since business reality makes it impossible for a local comic shop to order some of everything, they depend on the comics readers to tell them what they want to see.   It’s a dice roll for them every month.  Won’t you help with the odds by at least telling them what you want to buy from them in two months?  Please give it a try.  We’ll do our best here to help you with those selections, from a BC Refugees point of view.  Not objective, but absolutely subjective. MARVEL COMICS  separate catalog  http://marvel.com EDITOR’S CAUTIONARY NOTE:  There is never a single month where the Marvel Universe does not have a big “event” occurring in their titles.  Right now, its CIVIL WAR II.  If you want to follow this series over the course of ...

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Continuing a new feature, as we peruse the monthly PREVIEWS catalog and highlight some books we feel are worthy of your attention. Your local comic shop depends on your pre-orders to make sure they have the books you want when you want them. Since business reality makes it impossible for a local comic shop to order some of everything, they depend on the comics readers to tell them what they want to see.   It’s a dice roll for them every month.  Won’t you help with the odds by at least telling them what you want to buy from them in two months?  Please give it a try.  We’ll do our best here to help you with those selections, from a BC Refugees point of view.  Not objective, but absolutely subjective. IMAGE COMICS  page 189   https://imagecomics.com THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS #1:   We love a good crime comic.  Nobody publishes more quality crime comics than Image Comics.  Thanks, Image! From the catalog:  “MAMMON.  All Hail God Money!  From Jonathan Hickman (East of We...

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Continuing a new feature, as we peruse the monthly PREVIEWS catalog and highlight some books we feel are worthy of your attention. Your local comic shop depends on your pre-orders to make sure they have the books you want when you want them. Since business reality makes it impossible for a local comic shop to order some of everything, they depend on the comics readers to tell them what they want to see.   It’s a dice roll for them every month.  Won’t you help with the odds by at least telling them what you want to buy from them in two months?  Please give it a try.  We’ll do our best here to help you with those selections, from a BC Refugees point of view.  Not objective, but absolutely subjective. IDW PUBLISHING page 151  http://www.idwpublishing.com THE KILLER INSIDE ME #1 of 5: Somehow we missed the publication of the true life novel by Jim Thompson.  Just reading the description creeped us out enough to add this to the pre-order list.  A fascinating character st...

  Summer Events at Captain Blue Hen Comics    June 15 Valiant signing with Fred Van Lente Come join us as we welcome  Fred Van Lente , writer of VALIANT Comics IVAR:TIMEWALKER and the upcoming GENERATION ZERO. Pick up a copy of Fred's new series  WEIRD DETECTIVE  from DARK HORSE Comics! 3 to 6PM at Captain Blue Hen Comics                                                                                                                                                                          280 East Main Street                                                                                                                                                                                                Newark, Delaware  19711  302-737-3434 from the bio at website   Fred Van Lente  is the #1  New York Times bestselling, award-winning writer of comics like  Archer & Armstrong  (Harvey Award nominee, Best Series),  Action Philosophers!  (America...

from the official press release  -  June 9, 2016 With only four days left on the clock, the plans to get NANCY IN HELL on television is more then 80% on its way. With a lot of original artwork for a fraction of the value, the project is destined  to rock comic fans as well as lure funding with special VIP-treats at location or with the chance to get "killed on screen"! The pilot will be shot on location in Australia where the crew can capture a Hellish environment as seen in films like Mad Max Fury Road (conveniently many of the crew worked on this movie). The shoot will happen in June 2016 and will cover Nancy’s first day in Hell. The original promo was going to be quite simple with just some cool shots etc. But once a network executive showed interest in the franchise when he found out about the plans to film a short video clip to promote the comic book series, the game was on! Now Team Nancy need to come up with something a bit more compelling! Team Nancy have a film crew...

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Continuing a new feature, as we peruse the monthly PREVIEWS catalog and highlight some books we feel are worthy of your attention.   Your local comic shop depends on your pre-orders to make sure they have the books you want when you want them. Since business reality makes it impossible for a local comic shop to order some of everything, they depend on the comics readers to tell them what they want to see.   It’s a dice roll for them every month.  Won’t you help with the odds by at least telling them what you want to buy from them in two months?  Please give it a try.  We’ll do our best here to help you with those selections, from a BC Refugees point of view.  Not objective, but absolutely subjective. HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE  page 367   http://www.heavymetal.com AFTERMATH: BIG CLEAN #1  Writer, artist, covers Kevin Molen, Matt Molen: Heavy Metal has been dipping their toes in the comic book waters lately, a few books at a time.   HOAX   HUNTERS had an interesting premis...

Good news for fans of this landmark novel of science-fiction from William F Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.   Full details can be learned at the link below . . . . . . . . .    http://www.tor.com/2016/06/01/logans-run-movie-remake-novel-adaptation/   Way back in January 2010, BC Refugees posted a lengthy interview with William F. Nolan, which you can read here . . . . . .   http://bcrefugees.blogspot.com/2010/01/origins-logans-father-speaks-out.html

from the official Storm Entertainment press release . . . . .  After his untimely death last month, Prince left behind more than a legacy of memorable songs, but bequeathed an indelible imprint on popular culture as well. Storm Entertainment captures this s pirit in a new tribute comic book biography released this week in time for his birthday June 7 th . TRIBUTE: PRINCE is available in both print and digital.     So much has been left unsaid about the passing of legendary music innovator Prince Rogers Nelson. The book chronicles his meteoric rise to dominance in the pop/funk music scene. The 24-page comic book is written by Michael L. Frizell with art by Ernesto Lovera and Vincenzo Sansone.  The one-shot features three collectable covers by Sansone, David Frizell, and Pablo Martinena.  "I first became aware of Prince's music when I was in high school thanks to '1999,' 'Little Red Corvette,' and others. I remember listening to his stuff almost religiously ...

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Continuing a new feature, as we peruse the monthly PREVIEWS catalog and highlight some books we feel are worthy of your attention. Your local comic shop depends on your pre-orders to make sure they have the books you want when you want them. Since business reality makes it impossible for a local comic shop to order some of everything, they depend on the comics readers to tell them what they want to see.   It’s a dice roll for them every month.  Won’t you help with the odds by at least telling them what you want to buy from them in two months?  Please give it a try.  We’ll do our best here to help you with those selections, from a BC Refugees point of view.  Not objective, but absolutely subjective. DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT  Page 321+   http://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/ JAMES BOND #9:  Warren Ellis writer, Jason Masters artist.   We read the first story arc and were impressed with the job Ellis has done capturing the essence of James Bond, as well as the cinematic sty...