Tag: Elite Comics

Godzilla destroys Overland Park comics shop

Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #1
Elite Comics is smashed by Godzilla on an exclusive variant cover of Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #1, published by IDW.

The green, scaly claws of Godzilla smashed Elite Comics in Overland Park Wednesday – at least on the exclusive variant cover of Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #1.

The new comic book, published by IDW, has 80 cover versions, including one featuring Overland Park comics shop Elite Comic. That version is available exclusively from Elite, which is located at 11842 Quivera Road.

The comic book features Godzilla and other classic monsters like Mothra. According to IDW’s solicitation: “The King of the Monsters rises again, and for the first time in comics, he’s bringing lots of other beloved Toho monsters with him in one destructive saga”

The comic book is drawn by Kansas City convention regular Phil Hester and inked by Omaha resident Bruce McCorkindale.

Zombie Chuck shambles into Kansas City

Zombie Chuck #1
Zombie Chuck is a new comic book by local cartoonist Brian Fyffe.

“Chuck is just a regular guy, turned zombie when he is murdered and then brought back to life by alien means,” says local cartoonist Brian Fyffe.

Fyffe has recently published the first issue of his comic book, Zombie Chuck. “I like color, and I set out to make a lighthearted comic that ended up being all-ages,” Fyffe says.

The first issue follows Chuck and his girl Lily on a night-time expedition to find the grave of his favorite horror writer. The pair stumble upon an evil space alien as it is bringing the dead back to life. As the story unfolds, we learn how Chuck is turned into a living zombie with superpowers.

Zombie Chuck toys
Brian Fyffe's Zombie Chuck toys are made in Kansas City.

Fyffe, who spends his days as a commercial artist, is planning to publish three issues of Zombie Chuck. In addition, he has developed Zombie Chuck buttons, t-shirts, and resin toys. “Every bit of Chuck is made local,” Fyffe says. “My toys are cast in resin, right in the West Bottoms by Adam Smith Studios. I made them with a retro style in mind. I wanted all of the merchandise to be a nod to classic monster culture of the 60s and 70s.”

Fyffe is scheduled for an in-store appearance during Elite Comics‘ Free Comic Book Day activities on May 7th.  In the meantime, you can learn more about Brian Fyffe and order your Zombie Chuck comics and toys at www.fyffo.com.

 

Sneak Peek: Limited edition prints at Planet Comicon 2011

Kevin Mellon's Space Girl Print
Kevin Mellon's illustration will be one of three limited edition prints available from Elite Comics at Planet Comicon 2011

Jason Latour and Kansas City comics artist Kevin Mellon have provided sneak peeks at the limited edition prints they’ve created for Elite Comics. Nathan Fox has created a third print for the set. The prints will be available from Elite Comics at Planet Comicon later this month.

The theme of the set of prints is “space girls” with a red and black color scheme. “This one really caused me to beat my head against the wall,” Latour wrote on his blog. “I really wanted to go for a classic silkscreen kind of look. I hope it works that way…”

On his blog, Mellon expressed his sense of honor about being asked to participate in the project with Fox and Latour. “I [definitely] feel like the odd man out in a badass sandwich.”

Elite Comics has not made an official announcement about the project. Elite’s owner, William Binderup, said the more details will be released soon.

Planet Comicon is scheduled for March 26 – 27. The event will be held at the Overland Park International Trade Center. Adult weekend passes are available in advance for $15 or at the event for $20.