Author: Bill Bateman
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Review: Darth Maul #1
Darth Maul #1 Written by Cullen Bunn / Drawn by Luke Ross There is no doubt that Darth Maul’s appearance in The Phantom Menace has had the same result as Boba Fett’s had in Empire. By living on through material supplemental to the films, both have managed to up their status from gnarly lookin’ villain…
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Review: Bullseye #1
Bullseye #1 Written by Ed Brisson / Drawn by Guillermo Sanna This week sees the release of a new series featuring a classic Daredevil foil with a penchant for projectiles! One of several villain centric titles in the post-Civil War II era of Marvel NOW!, Bullseye #1 shines a spotlight on the titular assassin, as…
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Review: Spider-Man/Deadpool #1.MU
Spider-Man/Deadpool #1.MU Written by Joshua Corin / Drawn by Tigh Walker Confession: I have never read a Deadpool comic. I remember he was more merc than mouth as an X-Force villain in the 90’s. Other than that my only frame of reference is last year’s Deadpool movie. Given its reception by fans I think I…
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Alpha Comics VIP Membership card
Alpha Comics is happy to introduce our new VIP loyalty card! Purchase our VIP membership card for $25 and get 10% off at Alpha Comics for a whole year! That includes comics, new and old. Graphic novels. Action figures. Pop vinyls. Statues. Any product we sell! Visit Alpha Comics and ask for full details.
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Congratulations to Nathan Millar the winner of Calgary Artist Challenge: King Kirby Tribute
Congratulations to Nathan Millar the winner of Calgary Artist Challenge: King Kirby Tribute! Our Calgary Artist Challenge judge, Jason Mehmel has made his picks for the top three challengers! Congratulations to the winners! 1. Nathan Millar 2. David Joyce 3. Sho Uehara Thanks to Jason Mehmel and all of the challengers! See everyone’s art…
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Local Artists Tribute King Kirby See what they Came Up With!
Jack (The King) Kirby was a great force behind the creation of many of the superheroes we celebrate today. Calgary’s local art talent has been challenged to come up with a tribute to the King. This in celebration of Sage Theater’s presentation of KING KIRBY by by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente. KING KIRBY…
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Calgary Artist Challenge Presents: King Kirby Tribute
This is a public invite for all local artists of all professional levels to visit Alpha Comics on Friday April 1st to Sunday April 3rd. This challenge is to create a tribute to Jack (THE KING) Kirby. This in celebration of Sage Theater’s presentation of KING KIRBY by by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente.…
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Congratulations to Sho Uehara the winner of Calgary Artist Challenge XI
Congratulations to Sho Uehara the winner of Calgary Artist Challenge XI! Our Calgary Artist Challenge XI judge, Ryan Stegman has made his picks for the top three challengers! Congratulations to the winners! 1. Sho Uehara 2. Nick Johnson 3. Caanan Grall Thanks to Ryan Stegman and all of the challengers! See everyone’s…
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Calgary Artist Challenge XI Local Artists Take On The Uncanny Avengers
A superhero team made up of Avengers, mutants and Inhumans. They are the Uncanny Avengers! Local artists participating in Calgary Artist Challenge XI were challenged to draw an Uncanny Avengers cover. Here is what they came up with. Christopher Peterson ___________________________________________ Sho Uehara ___________________________________________ Caanan Grall ___________________________________________ Steven Charles Rosia ___________________________________________ Mark Matchem ___________________________________________…
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Announcing… Calgary Artist Challenge: Uncanny Avengers Edition. With Ryan Stegman Judging
This is a public invite for all local artists to visit Alpha Comics on Wednesday, Oct 14th. This challenge is to create the best cover for Uncanny Avengers #1. You will be provided one free copy of the the Uncanny Avengers #1 blank variant. Then at Alpha Comics, use your art skills to create a…