AIN'T IT COOL INTERVIEW
Read what Eric has to say about getting The Goon movie off the ground. Read here!
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GOON MOVIE CONCEPT TRAILER
See the full concept trailer that was previwed at Comic Con. Watch it!
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GOON MOVIE TEASERSee the teaser for the goon movie concept trailer being previwed at Comic Con. Watch it!
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REELZ CHANNEL TALKS GOON FILM
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PAUL GIAMATTI ON THE SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 GOON FILM TEASER
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ERIC TALKS TO CINEFOOLS ABOUT UPCOMING GOON FILM
Check it here.
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ERIC POWELL’S EISNER-WINNING THE GOON RETURNS IN 2010!
JANUARY 20, MILWAUKIE, OR—Fans and critics alike rejoiced in 2008, when creator Eric Powell took his redneck zombie noir, The Goon, monthly for an entire calendar year. Following the release of the landmark graphic novel Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker, Powell laid out his most complex story line to date, spanning twelve issues. In 2009, the creator celebrated the tenth anniversary of the title, releasing a special anniversary issue to coincide with a burlesque anniversary party in his honor in Nashville, followed by a special all-silent issue in November. While both were strong standalone issues, the significantly lighter release schedule left fans wondering what’s next for the madcap mercenary.
Now, The Goon goes digital, as both Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker and The Goon #7, which features Hellboy, are made available on the iPhone platform. Chinatown marks Powell’s first self-contained graphic novel, which chronicles the earliest adventures of Goon and his wisecracking sidekick, Franky. After a new figure in the crime scene begins taking out the Goon’s business operations one by one, the Goon’s darkest moment comes back to haunt him, when his mind and body were left scarred . . . and his heart was left black. This new platform promises to expose an all-new readership to comics’ most beloved brute.
Not to worry, however: longtime fans will be rewarded with an all-new spinoff title based around Goon Year’s most notable character, Buzzard. Eric Powell gives one of his most beloved and mysterious characters his own highly anticipated, three-issue miniseries.
Following his brutal showdown with the loathsome Zombie Priest, Buzzard leaves his home, wandering aimlessly until he steps into the shadowy spirit realm of the forest. A dark path leads him to a small village living in fear of a bestial race of savages. More animal than man, these creatures hunt the villagers and drag them from their slumber in the depth of night.
“Buzzard has always been a personal favorite of mine from the Goon cast, and from the amount of requests I’ve gotten to give him his own series, I imagine he’s a favorite of the readers as well,” said Goon creator Eric Powell. “I’m really excited to finally be giving him his own story, along with the revival of Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities!”
For those who missed Goon Year, Dark Horse will be giving this twelve-issue story line the deluxe treatment with the release of Fancy Pants Edition Volume 3: Goon Year on July seventh. Powell’s all-new Buzzard series will arrive on shelves later this fall.
Look for news forthcoming on the return of the Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities short stories—a revival of the series from 2005 that paired Eric Powell with artist Kyle Hotz. The three-issue series will launch later this year.
Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker is available for download today in the iTunes store. For a limited time, this heart-wrenching story is available for the sale price of 1.99. In addition, the celebrated one-shot The Goon #7 is available for free download for the next three days.
For more information, visit www.darkhorse.com/features/mobile.
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ERIC POWELL'S THE GOON PRESENTS BURLESQUE
Eric Powell's critically acclaimed comic book series "The Goon" will host a burlesque show at The Belcourt Theatre on Thursday, December 10.
The event will feature performances by internationally renowned burlesque dancers Angie Pontani and Roxi Dlite. Dancer and choreographer Angie Pontani was named Miss Exotic World 2008. She has appeared on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien," "Good Morning America," "The Today Show" and "Gossip Girl." Roxi Dlite was Miss Exotic World 2009's 1st Runner-Up. In addition to performing in burlesque shows and festivals throughout North America, she is also a pin-up model and photographer.
Local burlesque artists Kicky La Rue, Monique Honeybush, Rose Hips, Truvy Trollop, Sadie Twist, Lux-o-MATIC and Bianca 13 will also perform. Dr. Gonzo and illusionist Misty Lee will host the show, with The Nashville Rollergirls in attendance. Powell will also be on hand for signings, if you can find him and get him to set down his beer long enough to put a pen in his hand.
“The Goon” is the winner of five Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, as well as the International Horror Guild award for 2004 Best Illustrated Narrative. Powell is currently collaborating with director David Fincher (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Fight Club,” “Se7en”), Blur Animation and Dark Horse Entertainment to bring “The Goon” to the big screen as an animated feature film.
Tickets went on sale Friday, November 6 and may be purchased for $20 at The Belcourt Theatre box office or online at www.belcourt.org. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. This event is 18 and up.
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ERIC POWELL'S CHIMICHANGA
Please take a moment to check out this new release from Eric Powell's Albatross Exploding Funny Books!
Chimichanga, a story fit for youngsters! In Eric Powell's first creator owned series since The Goon, he brings his off beat humor and unique style to comic readers of all ages! No, this is not a story about a fried Mexican delicacy! This is about a little bearded girl and her escapades with a slightly less than extraordinary traveling circus. Check out the October Previews for issue 1 of a 3 part series. Pages, 186-188 and 284 for more information. Diamond Order Code OCT090662.
Hits shelves the beginning on December.
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ERIC POWELL NOMINATED FOR SCREAM AWARDSpike TV has nominated Eric Powell for the 2009 Scream Awards Best Comic Artist. Vote early and vote often!
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES!
Signing in Memphis, TN:
8/7/2009: 4-6 p.m.
Comics And Collectibles
4730 Poplar Suite 2
Memphis,TN. 38117
910-683-7171
Dragon Con.
09/04 - 09/07/2009: The Goon 10th Anniversary Inbred Hillbilly Hoedown
Celebrate a decade of Eric Powell's award-winning comic book masterpiece at The Goon 10th Anniversary Inbred Hillbilly Hoedown. Featuring music, contests, prizes and more, this is sure to be some foot-stompin', shine-swillin', knife-to-the-eye fun (no real eyes will be harmed before, during or after this event). Keep checking back for further details!
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SAN DIEGO COMIC CON!
San Diego is upon us! If you are attending here is some important Goon info for yah!
In the Booth Signings, 2209:
Thursday 11am-12pm and 4pm-5pm
Friday 10am-11am
Saturday 5pm-6pm
Dark Horse Booth Signings:
Thursday 2pm-3pm
Saturday 2pm-3pm, with Jon Schnepp
Panels:
Friday 3:30pm-4:30pm, Creepy and Erie, check program for room number
Friday 6pm-7pm, Goon Panel, Room 8
Saturday 11am-12pm, Dark Horse Panel, check program for room number.
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NEW VIDEOS!
Lots of new videos from the goings on of the Goon! Check out the long-awaited video of the Goon 10th Anniversary Party, and Ramb0's take on free comic book day at 3 Alarm Comics in Biloxi MS. on the MEDIA PAGE
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ROLLERGIRL BENEFIT ART AUCTION!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THESE AUCTIONS GO TOWARDS MUCH NEEDED EQUIPMENT FOR THE NASHVILLE ROLLERGIRLS! Eric Powell, writer and artist of the award winning comic book series The Goon, has for the past season and a half been the bout poster artist for the up and coming Nashville Rollergirls. Now the girls need some new equipment and Eric thought of no better way to help out than to auction off some of the art work they helped inspire. So here's your chance to win a piece of art feature strong kick butt ladies. Check out all the auctions featuring artwork with derby girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and She-Hulk! Get your Powell artwork now before the Goon film comes out and Powell starts charging irrationally inflated prices to fund his star powered coke binge! Official Goon Ebay Store
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GOON DETHKLOK CROSSOVER!
See the announcement featuring Skwisgaar here. Check out the MTV splash page story here.
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GOON MOVIE SNEAK PEEK!Check out the first stills from the Goon movie being produced by Blur Studios, David Fincher, and Dark Horse Comics. You can also read the Ain't It Cool News feature here.
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THE PROTOMEN ADDED TO THE SET LIST!
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THE GOON 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TICKETS!Get your tickets here! For those coming in from out of town, stay in the official hotel. Just be sure to say it's for the Goon to get the discounted rate.
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THE GOON 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTYThe Goon 10th anniversary party. Friday the 13th (March) 2009 at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville. With musical guests Calabrese, Ghoultown, and DJ Fat Andy. Special guests Tony Moore, Ruby Rocket, Miss Lolly Pop and Lux-O-Matic, the Nashville Rollergirls & Toad.
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THE GOON AND JONES SODA
You can make your own custom case of Jones Soda with Goon labels. Try it out!
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COMICS INDUSTRY FOR OBAMA
Please take a few minutes to check out and join Comics Industry for Obama - whether you're an artist, a writer, a publisher, an editor, a retailer, a fan, or all of the above, this is the place to show your support for Senator Barack Obama and his campaign!
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WINNING VIDEO OF THE GOON/NASHVILLE ROLLERGIRLS CONTEST!
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When we thought about what Goon Fans would want most, it was blatantly obvious...TO GO TO NASHVILLE AND WATCH A ROLLER DERBY! That's why TFAW.com is sponsoring The Goon Trip To A Nashville Rollergirls Bout Contest, or TGTTANRBC for short.
Because we want to keep you Goon readers happy, we'll fly you and a guest to Nashville to be Eric Powell's guests at a Nashville Rollergirls bout and afterparty! Thing is, you gotta enter the TGTTANRBC...and win.
Here's the deal:
*Beg, borrow or steal yourself a video camera (on second thought, don't steal).
*Shoot your entry that combines The Goon and roller skating. Get creative because Eric Powell and the Nashville Rollergirls will be judging your entry.
*Post your MySpace video on Eric Powell's MySpace Page: www.myspace.com/goonguy
*Sit back and cross your fingers, toes and anything else you can cross.
The Small Print
BY ENTERING YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
*You must be 21 or older to enter this contest and a resident of the United States of America. Winner's guest must also be 21 or older to claim prize.
*All entries must be posted on Eric Powell's MySpace page no later than 11:59 PM (EST) September 22, 2008 to qualify.
*Your entry can be as simple or as complex as you want, just make sure The Goon and skating are involved.
*Entries will be judged by Eric Powell and the Nashville Rollergirls, whose decision is final.
*THINGS FROM ANOTHER WORLD, INC. will retain video rights to submitted video entries.
*Winner will receive airfare (from the continental U.S.) and accommodations for two to Nashville to join Eric Powell at the October 18th Nashville Rollergirls bout.
*Eric Powell, The Nashville Rollergirls, MySpace.com, Things From Another World, Inc. and all their affiliates and subsidiaries will not be held responsible for injury sustained during or after the Nashville Rollergirls bout or during travel. Nor are they responsible if you pass out and Eric Powell draws things on your face. We might hold your hair back if you need us to, but that's about as far as it goes. Winner and guest will need to sign a release that states that you're cool with that.
*No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Odds of winning dependent on number of entries.
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ERIC POWELL, THE GOON, and DARK HORSE come up big at the EISNER AWARDS
Eric Powell and The Goon picked up their forth and fifth trophy at the Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards, held July 25th during Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Of the publishers, Dark Horse recorded the most trophies with six, plus two shared. Dark Horse winners included Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Best New Series), Nicholas Gurewitch’s Perry Bible Fellowship collection (Best Humor Publication), Eric Powell’s The Goon (Best Writer/Artist-Humor, Best Painter), and Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s The Umbrella Academy (Best Limited Series, plus shared nods for Coloring and Cover Artist). Whedon also nabbed the Best Digital Comic award for his Dark Horse Presents online series Sugarshock! with artist Fabio Moon.
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ERIC POWELL AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON '08
Eric Powell will be returning to the geekdom Armageddon that is San Diego Comic-Con. Please come visit him at the Eric Powell booth (booth # 2208) near the front of the hall in the independent press area. Signing times to be posted at the booth daily.
Once again Eric will be clearing out his portfolio at Comic-Con. Along with Goon pages and various other pieces, he will be selling off his Superman pages from his run on the Escape from Bizarro World storyline in Action Comics.
Also for sale at the booth from BS Publishing is the Eric Powell Comic-Con exclusive sketchbook. This is the first limited edition San Diego exclusive sketchbook of Powell's work and the first in a series of exclusive artist's sketchbooks from BS Publishing.
Other limited edition merchandise available includes the Nashville Rollergirls 2008 benefit print painted by Eric Powell. Extremely limited to only 500 signed and numbered prints, this previously unpublished piece of art features the Goon kicking monster a$$ with Nashville Rollergirl, Ramb0Samb0. The lovely bruiser will be on hand to sign prints. All proceeds from the sale of this print go directly to the Nashville Rollergirls, Music City's ONLY Roller Derby!
And be sure not to miss the Goon panel in room 30AB on Friday at 6:30 pm. A Q&A with Goon creator Eric Powell and Reno 9-11 writers and stars Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon about their new super secret, super fantastic comic project! If you miss this panel everyone will know more about this project than you and that makes you stupid and unattractive to women.
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THE GOON MOVIE
THEGOON.COM is proud to announce that THE GOON has been optioned by acclaimed director and producer DAVID FINCHER and Academy-Award nominated BLUR STUDIO to develop as a CG animated feature film with Dark Horse Entertainment.
Short Films from BLUR:
A Gentleman’s Duel
In The Rough
Gopher Broke
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THE GOON / NASHVILLE ROLLERGIRLS BENEFIT PRINT
This is a Nashville Rollergirls 2008 benefit print painted by Eric Powell, award winning creator of the comic book series The Goon, from Dark Horse Comics. Extremely limited to only 500 signed and numbered prints, this previously unpublished piece of art features the Goon kicking monster a$$ with Nashville Rollergirl, Ramb0Samb0. All proceeds from the sale of this print go directly to the Nashville Rollergirls, Music City's ONLY Roller Derby!