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Title: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: CharonCaori on September 25, 2010, 06:06:17 AM
http://nycc_nyaf10.mapyourshow.com/3_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=1166

Well, it's confirmed, Yoshiki will be holding a panel with Stan Lee at NYAF/NYCC on Saturday, October 9 at 6:30. They'll probably talk about their collaboration. Unfortunately, this is uncomfortably close to the VAMPS concert, so I might not be able to make it... Oh well.
Title: Re: Yoshiki at NYAF!
Post by: BizKiTRoAcH on September 25, 2010, 01:23:55 PM
Yoshiki / Stan Lee > VAMPS :P

I dont have tickets for VAMPS, in fact i've never heard of them.. so i'll be at the panel :D
Title: Re: Yoshiki at NYAF!
Post by: Sander on September 25, 2010, 02:35:21 PM
Bring us the latest then! :D
Title: Re: Yoshiki at NYAF!
Post by: Alice on September 25, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
I wish I could be there :<
Title: Re: Yoshiki at NYAF!
Post by: BizKiTRoAcH on September 26, 2010, 09:00:19 AM
Bring us the latest then! :D

I'll try but I can't really use the data package on my iPhone abroad. It costs too much money. If the building has local computers or wifi then I'll be able to :-D
Title: Re: Yoshiki at NYAF!
Post by: AsukaMiyu on September 26, 2010, 10:05:27 PM
Oh Manhattan is totally full of open wi-fis xD Good luck with finding one, i'm looking forward to the news... :)
Title: Re: Yoshiki at NYAF!
Post by: BizKiTRoAcH on September 27, 2010, 12:46:11 PM
What i'm hopefully going to do is pick up a cheap prepaid mobile phone when i get to US and then set up my twitter with that mobile so i can just send twitter updates through SMS messaging.. that way I can tweet on the move :D
Title: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Jrockergirl on October 05, 2010, 04:17:31 AM
WHO: Comic book legend, Stan Lee, Founder, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer (COO) of POW! Entertainment (PKRazzOWN) and Yoshiki, Asia’s most influential music artist

WHAT: Stan and Yoshiki share a unique publishing opportunity with their fans at New York Comic Con. The announcement will draw on the talent and strength of these two major artists and will be sure to excite fans around the world.

WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 6:30pm in room #1A08

WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Center

655 W. 34th street New York, New York 10001

About the Artists

Stan Lee

Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics.  He co-created Spider-Man™, The Fantastic Four™, The X-Men™, The Hulk™, Thor™, Daredevil™, Doctor Strange™ and Iron Man™, and hundreds more fictional characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. Lee was influential in the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multi-media company which was recently acquired by the Walt Disney Company.  Lee is currently Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of POW! Entertainment, a multi-media entertainment development company.

 
Yoshiki

X Japan is the most successful rock band in Japanese history, and the heart of X Japan is Yoshiki - a songwriter, drummer, and classically-trained pianist who also plays guitar, bass and trumpet.  Referred throughout his professional career by his first name only, Yoshiki, “X Japan" has sold more than 30 million albums, singles and videos.  He is uniquely both an iconic rock star/drummer for the band, as well as a world renowned classically trained composer/musician who has performed for the Emperor of Japan. Yoshiki is arguably Asia's most influential musical artist and biggest rock icon and has now set his sights on the U.S. But, it's not only his music!  Yoshiki is extremely influential in the U.S. with American fans of Japanese culture be it fashion, anime, visual kei, music, J-rock and J-Pop!  This summer, X Japan performed on the main stage at the Lollapalooza Festival and received rave reviews from his established fan base and his new fan base.

About POW! (PURVEYORS OF WONDER) ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (Pinksheets: POWN)

An advanced media and entertainment company, POW! was founded by Stan Lee, together with award winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property attorney Arthur Lieberman, Esq., to create, produce and license original intellectual properties.  POW! Specializes in franchises for the entertainment industry, including animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion. Walt Disney Studios has a first-look deal with POW! as well as a 10% equity stake in the company. For more information, visit www.powentertainment.com.
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Jrockergirl on October 05, 2010, 04:39:04 AM
Stan Lee and Yoshiki were last together at MAX even back on July 1st 2010, as Stan Lee was put into one of X Japan's new music video and came to support the Yoshiki Foundation which was cool.

Now a day right before the Final US show he will be at NY comic con.......so wish I could go to this but anyone in New York will be able to see Yoshiki twice.

Heroman season 2 with X Japan anyone?? lol
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Sander on October 05, 2010, 10:44:17 AM
Merged the topic with the old one.

Also it would be nice to include the source. - http://www.jrockrevolution.com/index.php/news/jrock-news/1605-x-japan-stan-lee-and-yoshiki-to-make-a-unique-announcement-at-new-york-comic-con.html
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: StarWarsArtist on October 09, 2010, 11:55:47 PM
Any updates on this? I was at Comic Con earlier today and just completely ran out of gas, so I didn't stick around for the panel...it should've started 20 minutes ago!
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: dilbot on October 10, 2010, 02:34:46 AM
Apparently....

Yoshiki Hayashi, the co-founder of the X Japan  rock band, has announced at his New York Anime Festival/New York Comic Con panel on Saturday that he is collaborating with American comic creator Stan Lee  on a music superhero comic book series. The comic series will be translated into various unspecified languages and adapted into a motion comic. Lee also appeared in X Japan's "Born to Be Free" music video.

courtesy of http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-10-09/x-japan-yoshiki-stan-lee-to-create-comic-series[/i][/color] (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-10-09/x-japan-yoshiki-stan-lee-to-create-comic-series)
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: TheCrimsonIdol on October 10, 2010, 02:38:43 AM
This could be interesting, I'll keep my eyes open!
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: sukisyo on October 10, 2010, 03:21:30 AM
I've been waiting all day to know what happened at the conference! I can almost imagine Yoshiki as a superhero (though somehow he seems more a mastermind/Professor Xavier/X than a crime-fighting do-gooder). What would be his power...?
Hope someone posts video links...
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: mC on October 10, 2010, 06:09:34 AM
*sigh*....I don't like this :P
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Ashemanu on October 10, 2010, 07:54:51 AM
*sigh*....I don't like this :P

Me neither, it´s slightly ridiculous - but who knows, maybe I will actually like the outcome in the end! :)
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: AsukaMiyu on October 10, 2010, 09:44:08 AM
I've been waiting all day to know what happened at the conference! I can almost imagine Yoshiki as a superhero (though somehow he seems more a mastermind/Professor Xavier/X than a crime-fighting do-gooder). What would be his power...?
Hope someone posts video links...
According to this source here http://www.examiner.com/japanese-culture-in-new-york/cosplaying-fan-girls-and-an-atypical-collaboration-at-nyaf-nycc , it actually WILL be yoshiki who's the super hero in the comic... >_<;;;
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Ashemanu on October 10, 2010, 09:55:25 AM
Lol, that article made me laugh so hard! If Stan Lee can´t even get Yoshiki´s name right it´s not exactly a promising start :D
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Ann1958 on October 10, 2010, 10:21:54 AM
LOL!!!
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Yoshiki and Stan Lee may seem like an odd couple, but the two definitely have a rapport, even if Stan Lee called him "Takashi" and "Yokashi" before Yoshiki politely corrected him.
   ;D

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No matter what he's called, it's clear that Yoshiki has a huge following, especially among Japanese women. A number of them had to be physically restrained before they were allowed to enter the room; then screaming and squealing ensued. They jumped over rows of chairs to get closer to their iconic hero. They yelled out his name. They told him they loved him. It's unclear if they heard the announcement, or if they even cared.
   :(  I hope not such actings in our Europe tour please!!!
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Ulquiorra on October 10, 2010, 12:04:31 PM
This sounds immensley retarded.
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Ann1958 on October 10, 2010, 02:32:13 PM
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This sounds immensley retarded.
What does that mean Ulquiorra? I don't know that expression.
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Beauty/Broken on October 10, 2010, 03:07:28 PM
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This sounds immensley retarded.
What does that mean Ulquiorra? I don't know that expression.

He thinks it sounds stupid.

And yeah, Stan Lee is an old man. He can be forgiven for getting people's names wrong. It's not that he doesn't know Yoshiki's name, as I know for a fact he certainly does, I'd just imagine it's just momentary speach lapses, especially given that he gave two seperate wrong names XD
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Feudal on October 10, 2010, 04:10:26 PM
I also have to agree...this sounds pretty lame. I'm really not sure if this is the right way to get people to know about Yoshiki/X Japan here in the West. In a positive note, this is a HUGE deal, I mean come on, I'm no comic-fan but I understand how BIG Stan Lee is...so for the sake of how big this is for Yoshiki, I'm happy. As long as he keeps healthy, and continue touring the world and don't change the band too much from what it is now, I'll be happy forever.
Title: Re: X JAPAN - STAN LEE and YOSHIKI TO MAKE A UNIQUE ANNOUNCEMENT AT NEW YORK COMIC
Post by: Sander on October 10, 2010, 05:24:01 PM
Some more information about the project - http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=147454&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blabbermouth+%28Blabbermouth.net%27s+Daily+Headlines%29
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Sander on October 10, 2010, 05:47:02 PM
And an even better article - http://www.japanator.com/nyaf-10-stan-lee-can-t-hear-sh-t-16864.phtml
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Neru on October 10, 2010, 08:07:59 PM
The picture they choose on RoadRunner to represent Yoshiki left me more Speechless than the actual concept of the motion-comic.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: sukisyo on October 10, 2010, 08:23:31 PM
This screams "publicity" rather than a very serious project... I'm kinda on the fence about this one, I don't want Yoshiki to make a fool of himself, but heck, he's probably doing whatever he wants because it's fun!

For some reason, I can imagine this superhero looking like the 80s Yoshiki with the stockings and banana hammock...
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: AsukaMiyu on October 10, 2010, 10:16:50 PM
Haha well just let those two guys have fun. xD

I don't really know what to think of it either but I guess we just have to wait and see, as always :P
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Ann1958 on October 10, 2010, 11:08:38 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrOPb44yWkI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NEMCPFzdN4&playnext=1&videos=xPqhxzsTLsk&feature=mfu_in_order[/youtube]

Q & A Yoshiki and Stan Lee  ;D
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Jrockergirl on October 10, 2010, 11:50:39 PM
This will be the craziest idea the two will put together and that will probably make it a dark horse idea, but X Japan an Yoshiki's fans will probably really want to see how this will be put together like me. I will check this out and go from there Stan Lee has had some great ideas in the past that included working on Heroman and Ultimo and marvel working licensing Iron Man and Wolverine over to Japan so the comic presence is just getting bigger and bigger.

I can somehow see this getting turned into an anime or live action
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: sukisyo on October 11, 2010, 02:01:03 AM
T-takashi? Yokashi...Toshiki...? makes me think of some kind of fangirl-wishful-thinking induced pairing. I'm glad that Yoshiki corrected him.

There's probably potential in there, given that it's Stan Lee and Yoshiki is such a perfectionist. We know virtually nothing about this project, but I think that as long as it's not too heavy/serious then it could be pulled off. I dig a superhero who's a part time musician, but a crime fighter with musical special powers..? (The picture is my head is a magical treble-clef beam a la Carebears :()
 
Thanks for the links Ann!

Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Ulquiorra on October 11, 2010, 02:58:55 AM
So its a motion comic, and Yoshiki's doing music for it and everything.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: LunaSlave on October 11, 2010, 04:18:18 AM
I'm just sad enough to buy this. :/ lol
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Jrockergirl on October 11, 2010, 06:58:11 AM
I'm just sad enough to buy this. :/ lol

I think thousands will join you, but hey if a motion comic voiced and done by yoshiki will probably turn you from sad to an avid fan haha
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: anna_lepard on October 11, 2010, 09:39:50 AM
I don't know what to think.  Sorry i have been away for awhile. 
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Jrockergirl on October 12, 2010, 01:34:25 AM
everyone will have their own opinion heck i thought the yoshiki hello kitty and the gothic outfits shown at the Yoshiki foundation events were creepy and not my style, but after my friend bought me one I love my hello Yoshiki XD

I also save my opinions until the release of the comic/motion comic but expect it to be epic in one way or another
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Faestian on October 12, 2010, 11:06:28 PM
Very humorous video of the panel with Yoshiki and Stan Lee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg8Y6Gg_LHs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg8Y6Gg_LHs)
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Lee on November 05, 2010, 01:30:19 PM
But I thought Yoshiki was so busy with Violet UK =p
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Ann1958 on November 12, 2010, 10:59:34 PM
I don't know where to post this, it is an interview with Yoshiki yesterday in La at the 4th Annual Rock The Casbah to benefit Virgin Unite and the Eve Branson Foundation at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-77-1TAqJE&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: shane140 on November 12, 2010, 11:48:24 PM
Saw this earlier :) His English has improved very much since the last videos.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: mC on November 13, 2010, 03:38:58 AM
So the new album will be released world wide? oooo, that would be great!
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: darkcat21 on November 13, 2010, 01:19:01 PM
worldwide = america
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: anna_lepard on November 16, 2010, 03:19:40 PM
  big picture of both events, If interest pm me.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Sander on January 17, 2011, 12:17:55 AM
Stan Lee hits the Golden Globes red carpet (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/stan-lee-hits-the-golden-globes-red-carpet/1)

(http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/lifeline-live/2011/01/16/stanleex-wide-community.jpg)
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Kurenai_Akari on February 20, 2011, 01:58:01 AM
"Motion comic"? Is that like those. . . what-cha-call-its. . . those, you know. .  . The closest thing I can think of is a "online graphic novel" where you can read it & there would be voice overs & there would be some music as well in the background. But, I could be wrong. . . Anyways, I'm seriously on the fence about this. Something about this doesn't bode well with me ((I think it's Lee's decision to do this was a throw outta left field for me, so I guess that's what is making me a little wary)). But I know that I'll probably get in the end only because I such a fan of Stan Lee's work.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Jrockergirl on February 21, 2011, 05:30:16 AM
I think it was a smart idea to use Stan Lee's new company to do this, while some of the more recent stuff done by the company hasnt been the greatest in America, in Japan it's done really well. Yoshiki and Stan Lee seem like a good US to Japan mix and yes the motion comic is pretty much what you described.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Kurenai_Akari on February 21, 2011, 09:52:32 PM
Yoshiki and Stan Lee seem like a good US to Japan mix and yes the motion comic is pretty much what you described.

Ohhhhhh. . . **nods** I see. Hm. I just hope it's a free thing or it's fairly inexpensive then.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Sander on April 21, 2011, 12:41:06 PM
The comic will be revealed at this years San Diego Comic-Con - http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118035722?refCatId=16
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Ulquiorra on April 21, 2011, 02:25:00 PM
6 months later, this project's still retarded.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Kurenai_Akari on April 21, 2011, 05:14:13 PM
@ Hypno - Err. . . I still don't know if I want it or not. . . |= /

I bet five bucks that it'll be as bad as the Backstreet Boys comic. Anyone want in on this?
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Jrockergirl on May 03, 2011, 04:28:14 AM
Kurenai_Akari Ill take that bet, I think it has a chance to be good since its Yoshiki's super crazy creativeness and Stan Lee and his team's creativity, and ability, plus Stan himself is just Crazy as heck in a good way lol.

I'll be at SD CC so I will make sure to take a good look at what will be coming.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Kurenai_Akari on May 03, 2011, 06:11:37 PM
@ Jrockergirl - Sweet~ We have a own little gambling pool now, heheheheheh.

Arrrugh! I'm regretting not meeting Stan Lee now. . . Back in January, he was going to make an appearance nearby my Dad's place in L.A. & I really wanted to go meet Stan (and ask about the Yoshiki project), but you had to buy the tickets (which was only $30). Long story short, I didn't go. . . /gets shot for irrelevant story
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Post by: Sander on June 11, 2011, 11:20:59 AM
http://twitter.com/TheRealStanLee

Seems like the comic will be based on an upcoming X Japan PV. I guess it will be Born to be Free, where Stan Lee plays the Satan...
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Post by: MadMiyu on June 12, 2011, 10:39:32 PM
OMK... they better release that one soon...gosh, X and procrastination >.>
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Jrockergirl on June 13, 2011, 10:09:17 AM
sounds kinda cool, I remember seeing the image of Stan in a cape looking cool.

I figure we will see tons of Yoshiki's imagination and vampire style incorporated either way comic con is a bit more than a month away so then we will be able to say worth it or crap lol.

Its a mixed lot at his point, and id like to win my lil bet with Akari
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: rafaelo on June 28, 2011, 03:32:56 AM
Stan Lee & Todd McFarlane Team with Music Icon

Stan Lee, Todd McFarlane and international music superstar Yoshiki have paired up for an exciting new comic book series titled Blood Red Dragon, set to debut at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 21. The comic will star a superhero based on Yoshiki. IGN's got an exclusive first look at some concept art released by Todd McFarlane Productions.

Blood Red Dragon #0, according to the press release, "focuses on the origin of an ancient and benevolent force, locked in an epic battle with the dark armies of Oblivion. Creative expression and destiny collide, as once in a generation an individual is born with the potential to unlock the awesome might of the Blood Red Dragon, thus channeling a power beyond comprehension and assuming the mantle of Earth's protector.


When agents of Oblivion discover that the key to accessing the Blood Red Dragon's energy lays in music—the melodic heart of the human spirit, they launch a series of violent attacks on musicians across the globe. As he performs in front of a large crowd during the opening show of a massive world tour, drummer and keyboardist Yoshiki comes face-to-face with his destiny, experiencing a transformation that will forever change his life—and possibly the fate of the world. "

"I am extremely excited about Blood Red Dragon," said Lee. "Yoshiki's exceptional musical abilities, visual flair and passionate humanitarianism made him an amazing and inspiring collaborator and I think readers will experience every bit of that in the comics."

"Working with the one-and-only Stan Lee has been an incredible experience for me. He is truly a genius and one of the best storytellers living today," added Yoshiki. "I'm excited with the results of our efforts and look forward to the response from readers and music lovers around the world."


"Being able to collaborate with creators on a global level is always a thrill," said McFarlane. "Working with two big names, like Yoshiki and Stan Lee, I hope I'm able to add a little bit of my touch to a book that my, Stan's, but most importantly Yoshiki's fans will enjoy. At the same time, I hope this book helps introduce Yoshiki to fans that don't know him on American shores."

The panel will take place from 1-2 PM in the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel with Lee, McFarlane, Yoshiki and writer Jon Goff and will debut the first issue.

http://uk.comics.ign.com/articles/117/1179255p1.html#.Tgka_TIqSJk.twitter
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Post by: Kurenai_Akari on June 29, 2011, 07:17:08 PM
Sweet! Thanks rafaelo!
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Post by: rafaelo on June 30, 2011, 02:32:17 AM
more stuff
http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/06/29/stan-lee-x-todd-mcfarlane-x-yoshiki-with-blood-red-dragon/?xrs=share_fb
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: rafaelo on July 08, 2011, 09:23:48 AM
Yoshiki and Stan Lee will appear together at San Diego Comic-Con on July 21
http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/07/san_diego_comic-con_thursday_s.php
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Kurenai_Akari on July 09, 2011, 10:33:58 PM
I figure we will see tons of Yoshiki's imagination and vampire style incorporated either way comic con is a bit more than a month away so then we will be able to say worth it or crap lol.

Its a mixed lot at his point, and id like to win my lil bet with Akari

I agree completely. . . although when I read the synopsis, it kinda felt corny to me... **COUGH**BackstreeBoyscomic**COUGH!!**

But this picture look pretty cool, I'll admit.

**Clickable thumbnail**
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb183/kurenai_akari/th_bloodreddragon2.jpg) (http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb183/kurenai_akari/?action=view&current=bloodreddragon2.jpg)

P.S.

Don't count your chickens before they've hatched!

Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: Jrockergirl on July 11, 2011, 08:47:36 AM
with Todd Mcfarlane working on the project I imagine it being way more dark, Spawn-ish if you will mixed with Yoshiki's wanting to be a vampire and Stan Lee......before i thought Stan Lee and Yoshiki was a crazy mix, but I was wrong Mcfarlane and Lee are alone enough to make ppl go wow.

I'll be at the panel for sure to check this out.
Title: Re: Stan Lee and Yoshiki's joint musical super hero comics project revealed!
Post by: rafaelo on July 12, 2011, 04:07:31 AM
Yoshiki as ‘Blood Red Dragon’: Todd McFarlane makes Japanese star a hero
http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/07/11/yoshiki-as-blood-red-dragon-todd-mcfarlane-makes-japanese-star-a-hero/
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Post by: andi3 on July 12, 2011, 09:20:52 AM
Ehh.. It doesn't look anything like Yoshiki? :D
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Post by: Ashemanu on July 12, 2011, 04:13:20 PM
If that is Yoshiki, who wants to be "lean and wiry", I don´t want to know what muscular would look like ...
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Post by: ForeverFades on July 12, 2011, 09:10:33 PM
That's his alter-ego, the Blood Red Dragon.  Gotta wait to see what Yoshiki himself looks like.

So lucky, my friend is going to ComiCon and I going to give him as much as he needs to get this comic... That, and McFarlane studios is based here in Arizona, so wudduuuup, I might swing on by the studio. =P  Being an old huge fan of Spawn doesn't hurt, either.
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Post by: rafaelo on July 14, 2011, 08:48:52 PM
more stuff
http://www.jrockrevolution.com/index.php/news/jrock-news/1728-blood-red-dragon-featuring-yoshiki-to-be-introduced-in-panel-at-sdcc.html
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Post by: Jrockergirl on July 19, 2011, 08:01:46 AM
Blood Red Dragon will be shown Thursday and I will be doing my best to sit front row and try to win this comic or at least see it up close.

I am so dreading my comic con week as much as I will enjoy it
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Post by: ForeverFades on July 20, 2011, 08:32:42 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/Mangarocks/brd.jpg)

Here's a pic I drew of the Blood Red Dragon. Crappy phone cam pic. >P

but yeah.. Hope my buddy's able to give it to Yoshiki or Todd or somethin'.  Already got fans!
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Post by: XVikyX on July 20, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
ForeverFades, nice drawing, I like it
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Post by: rafaelo on July 20, 2011, 12:18:26 PM
really cool
congratulations
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Post by: elanor on July 20, 2011, 01:55:20 PM
very cool pic, I´m bit jealouse about skills like that, but only a bit, may be we can get some more please?
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Post by: Orbis on July 20, 2011, 02:45:34 PM
At first I was a bit scared about what would become of this project. But now it seems that the character design is fortunately a bit different than the traditional marvel-style. Yoshiki is not too muscular ^^. Can't wait for the actual story. I hope it's not too cliché.

PS. ForeverFades, cool pic & mad skills.
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Post by: Beauty/Broken on July 20, 2011, 03:40:50 PM
(http://www.jrockrevolution.com/images/stories/photographs/yoshiki/brd-dual600.jpg)

I still have no idea how this is gonna work XD
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on July 20, 2011, 04:45:26 PM
Oh, a blond yoshiki? Or what's that? XD

...and does that mean he has two translormation levels? o_O ...Super Saiyajin Yoshiki!!
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Post by: rafaelo on July 20, 2011, 05:05:53 PM
more stuff
comic Blood Red Drago
http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13759
http://www.comicbox.com/index.php/news-english/image-comics-in-october-2011/?pid=10028
http://news.nicovideo.jp/watch/nw89175
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Post by: ForeverFades on July 20, 2011, 09:26:59 PM
The more I think about my inability to go to this panel, the more depressed I get. XP

It's like... I was raised on Marvel Comics so Stan "The Man" Lee is a huge part of my childhood, I got into comics seriously with Spawn and I've met Todd McFarlane a few times, and Yoshiki is invariably a huge part of my life musically and emotionally, and it's like... These 3 people are a powerhouse to me, and to have them all in one room at the same time, it's just bringing me down a bit more than I thought it would. =P

Alas.  My friend's going, hopefully he'll be able to give 'em that drawing with a note I left at the bottom... Yeah.  Here's to hoping.
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Post by: Matthias on July 21, 2011, 06:27:39 PM
xfansd on xboards posted that trailer, so thanks to him:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnzOZUTAsgg&feature=feedu[/youtube]
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Post by: ForeverFades on July 21, 2011, 07:46:39 PM
My buddy's in the room right now where the panel is gonna be held, it's apparently getting pretty full and he says that everyone he's talked to is there for the Blood Red Dragon panel.
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Post by: andi3 on July 21, 2011, 08:21:40 PM
Don't know if this was mentioned already but here's the official site it seems: http://www.bloodreddragon.net/
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Post by: elanor on July 21, 2011, 09:04:29 PM
the trailer is quite cool, I like it, thanX for posting
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Post by: rafaelo on July 21, 2011, 09:15:30 PM
very cool video
thanks
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Post by: rafaelo on July 21, 2011, 09:19:03 PM
he now has his own site
http://www.bloodreddragon.net/
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Post by: Silvia on July 21, 2011, 11:44:19 PM
You can see the pictures first at the artist's deviantart: http://shadowgrail.deviantart.com/

He told me he thinks it will BE published and sold internationally :D
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Post by: elanor on July 22, 2011, 08:52:58 AM
Yoshili on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/YoshikiOfficial/statuses/94214842449264640

finally a little smile  :)
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 09:16:32 AM
Comic-Con 2011 Stan Lee and Yoshiki
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2011/san-diego-comic-con/2
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 09:26:42 AM
"Blood Red Dragon" Press Conference - Comic-Con 2011
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/2_F4D5RtxW-/Blood+Red+Dragon+Press+Conference+Comic+Con/toK9BTcz_4-/Yoshiki
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 10:02:26 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgt4rIIBq3A[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPgwWsEno0k[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w60w3l6UrW4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aCxeA6Qh8Y[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0P6tP6HsQ4[/youtube]
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Post by: Astralmind on July 22, 2011, 03:46:33 PM
Thanks a lot for posting those videos, very interesting. I heard Stan Lee on press conferences before, he's pretty entertaining and seems to be a very kind guy.

They've sure got a dream team up there, comic book wise. I'm just not too convinced about the whole Yoshiki angle but time shall tell.

Without being mean, I must say I expected Yoshiki to be more fluent in English by now... I thought it was quite surprising to see how he struggled, weird.

Looking forward to this!
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Post by: Beauty/Broken on July 22, 2011, 04:04:59 PM
Thanks a lot for posting those videos, very interesting. I heard Stan Lee on press conferences before, he's pretty entertaining and seems to be a very kind guy.

They've sure got a dream team up there, comic book wise. I'm just not too convinced about the whole Yoshiki angle but time shall tell.

Without being mean, I must say I expected Yoshiki to be more fluent in English by now... I thought it was quite surprising to see how he struggled, weird.

Looking forward to this!

I think it depends how nervous he is. I've seen him speak completely fluent and flowing English in some interviews and then struggle like he only knows 10 words of English in others.
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 08:50:22 PM
more video
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QNd7bAjMM[/youtube]
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 09:09:20 PM
more stuff
http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/07/yoshiki_san_diego_comic-con.php
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 09:24:32 PM
Yoshiki's Blood Red Dragon
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Yoshikis-Blood-Red-Dragon-125988653.html

Yoshiki/Stan Lee “Blood Red Dragon” Panel Liveblog
http://animediet.net/conventions/yoshikistan-lee-blood-red-dragon-panel-liveblog

Projet : YOSHIKI et Stan Lee
http://www.do-ko.fr/2011/07/22/projet-yoshiki-et-stan-lee/
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 09:43:38 PM
more stuff
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000071768&p=0
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/110723/gnj1107230506010-n1.htm
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Post by: rafaelo on July 22, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
X JAPAN・YOSHIKI がアメコミヒーローに変身
http://natalie.mu/music/news/53573
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Post by: rafaelo on July 23, 2011, 09:21:11 AM
Spawn' creator Todd McFarlane on Comic-Cons past and present
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/livefrom/post/2011/07/spawn-creator-todd-mcfarlane-on-comic-cons-past-and-present-/1
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Post by: Beauty/Broken on July 23, 2011, 12:24:53 PM
I really wanna read this comic now... I hope someone scans it - It's not technically piracy given that this "Issue 0" will never be released to the public, it was just a comic-con exclusive.
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Post by: rafaelo on July 23, 2011, 08:48:03 PM
Yoshiki Nakamura & Friends arrives @ Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZpLolQX1rc[/youtube]
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Post by: rafaelo on July 24, 2011, 06:36:30 PM
more photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/animediet/sets/72157627264329886/
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Post by: elanor on July 24, 2011, 06:42:09 PM
yes Mr. Yoshiki Nakamura - I will have an autograph too, one with the new name on ;D
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Post by: XVikyX on July 24, 2011, 09:55:35 PM
thanks for the updates, guys ^^
Yoshiki is so nice with the fans
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Post by: rafaelo on July 28, 2011, 10:21:57 PM

Todd McFarlane @ San Diego Comic Con 2011
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt5Wb6Jlzw0[/youtube]
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Post by: ForeverFades on July 31, 2011, 02:09:28 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/Mangarocks/2011-07-30_18-02-25_74.jpg)

My friend brought me this back... Signed by Yoshiki, well.. Scribbled on by Yoshiki. =P

The tag is still in so the music hasn't been played yet... But... I dunno if I wanna pull it...
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Post by: ForeverFades on July 31, 2011, 03:25:17 AM
The has potential to not be terrible, sort of typical comic fare, but the artwork leaves a lot to be desired.. -_o
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Post by: Jrockergirl on July 31, 2011, 09:11:41 AM
I was able to get 2 copies and one of them is signed, so I have one well protected and one to read. putting the tag back in was a bit hard so I was hearing the song for a good while lol.

but overall the comic #0 is pretty well done, the story is good, drawing are above average and yoshiki is amusing as a white blonde guy haha
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Post by: elanor on July 31, 2011, 01:33:15 PM
@ ForeverFades & Jrockergirl:

lucky you are, nice to hear, that the comic is quite good, maybe you can share some more?
ThanX in advance
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Post by: ForeverFades on July 31, 2011, 10:00:15 PM
I could upload the comic, if you'd like.  There'd be some glare from the camera flash, but it should be good.
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Post by: elanor on July 31, 2011, 10:23:18 PM
would be cool, can imagine other are interested too
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Post by: rafaelo on August 01, 2011, 12:27:23 AM
began to sell the magazine
http://forbiddenplanet.com/76575-blood-red-dragon-0/
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Post by: ForeverFades on August 01, 2011, 12:45:13 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/Mangarocks/2011-07-31_11-34-27_689.jpg)

Ugh, I should SO be the artist for this comic.. >P  That's my version of the main villain in the comic.
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Post by: rafaelo on August 01, 2011, 09:45:50 AM
more video
i love you yoshiki
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoUdhmyIEd8[/youtube]
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Post by: XVikyX on August 01, 2011, 02:22:12 PM
ForeverFades, I like your version of the villain) You could draw some nice comic book, too ^.^

Thanx, Rafaelo) *goes to watch the vid*
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Post by: rafaelo on August 06, 2011, 12:30:28 AM
Yoshiki at San Diego Comic Con: Panel Video Highlights
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kPrPkykZRY[/youtube]

Here’s a highlights reel of the Yoshiki/Stan Lee/Todd McFarlane “Blood Red Dragon” panel at this year’s San Diego Comic Con! Yoshiki, the leader/drummer/pianist of X Japan and one of Japan’s most influential rock musicians, was on hand to help introduce the new comic book “Blood Red Dragon,” where he plays himself as a superhero against a demonic realm. The comic is a collaboration between him and Marvel impresario Stan Lee, who seems to be endorsing everything these days.

It’s published by Todd McFarlane’s Image Comics and its preview issue—which everyone at the panel received—included a music chip that plays a 30 second piece written by Yoshiki for the comic.

For more Yoshiki goodness, check out the liveblog of this panel I did onsite, along with the impressive photo gallery below! (Photos by our very own Jeremy.)

http://animediet.net/conventions/yoshiki-at-san-diego-comic-con-panel-video-highlights
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Post by: Jrockergirl on August 08, 2011, 06:06:18 AM
began to sell the magazine
http://forbiddenplanet.com/76575-blood-red-dragon-0/

Some of the auctions for the #0 sold for 40 dollars on ebay in the last few days, I like sitting on mine one for personal one for sealed reasons in case it gets popular plus its signed ^^.

I heard Yoshiki is happy because the reviews on the comic have been very positive that even ppl who were doubters are giving this a good score.
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Post by: rafaelo on August 09, 2011, 07:48:36 PM
Blood Red Dragon | launch conference Stan Lee Yoshiki Todd McFarlane
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJyxsG6DQ6M&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
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Post by: rafaelo on August 10, 2011, 10:46:25 AM
here in Brazil has a report
YOSHIKI on comic
and also talked about the show the X
next month here
http://www.redetv.com.br/Video.aspx?32,13,210114,jornalismo,leitura-dinamica-2a-ed,baterista-do-x-japan-vira-heroi-de-hq
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Post by: rafaelo on August 27, 2011, 10:12:27 AM
BLOOD RED DRAGON #1
http://ifanboy.com/articles/heads-up-image-comics-previews-november-2011/
http://www.archonia.com/comicshop/en/article/113088/blood+red+dragon+%231
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Post by: rafaelo on September 04, 2011, 09:36:42 AM
Yoshiki is Stan Lee's Next Big Super Hero. Better Watch Your Back, Spiderman!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/915617/yoshiki_is_stan_lees_next_big_super.html
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Post by: Jrockergirl on September 06, 2011, 06:15:28 AM
I wonder what kind of publicity Yoshiki and his PR company will be doing for this comic. While the response from CC was very huge and I've seen some positive reviews for Blood Red Dragon, I imagine Yoshiki wants the word to go out as far as possible.

Something cool and over the top is what I imagine between yoshiki, Stan Lee and Mcfarlane.
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Post by: rafaelo on October 12, 2011, 07:30:36 AM
Blood Red Dragon #2
http://forbiddenplanet.com/78978-blood-red-dragon-2/
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Post by: rafaelo on November 02, 2011, 09:20:26 AM
In Shops 11/2/2011: Blood Red Dragon # 1
http://www.previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=23&s=212&ai=114638&ssd=
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Post by: rafaelo on December 17, 2011, 05:31:30 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTV6ORidNl0[/youtube]

Five Reasons it Should be on Your Wishlist
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=2124
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Post by: XVikyX on December 17, 2011, 05:52:09 PM
ugh.. is it just me or the blonde girl really looks ridiculous? anyway....
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Post by: rafaelo on December 21, 2011, 12:07:31 AM
Stan Lee and Yoshiki Outline Blood Red Dragon Franchise
http://gamerlive.tv/article/stan-lee-and-yoshiki-outline-blood-red-dragon-franchise
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Post by: rafaelo on December 26, 2011, 10:59:15 PM
Blood Red Dragon #3
http://www.legacycomics.net/item/NOV110445/Blood-Red-Dragon-3
http://www.imagecomics.com/comics/4539/info