Shadow Man video game audio CD - GameOn #3

I recently covered one of the other versions of this remix CD in my posts on the Limited Edition French box set of the first Shadow Man video game for the PlayStation and on the audio CD itself. Now I've got some information on  first of the other two versions. This one was included as a freebie in issue #3 of a magazine called GameOn.

The audio CD is a 'Remix collection of the music from the Shadow Man video game'. You can download the music from the CD by Clicking here. The password is 'warped-zone'.

Check out pictures of the CD below.

The music and tracklist is exactly the same as the edition that was included in the box set. The only difference is the cover art and the fact that this was given away with a magazine.

CBR Casting: Quantum & Woody movie

Found this thread discussing a possible Quantum & Woody movie and thought I'd share the suggestion they had.

Dave Chapelle as Eric Henderson a.k.a. Quantum

Dane Cook as Woodrow Van Chelton a.k.a. Woody

Originally the creators had envisioned Eriq La Salle (ER) and Woody Harrelson (Natural Born Killers) - clearly a different time. The suggestions here aren't bad but they also aren't inspired. Maybe the poster just liked the initials D.C.

Page 1 - Magnus Robot Fighter #0

A lot of Valiant books will start with splash page (a full page of art instead of a series of panels). These are called page one splashes. I love them because they are so encompassing that it doesn't matter what is going on in your life, once you open the comic to that page one splash you are drawn into the story.

Today we spotlight what could be argued to be the very first Valiant Comics page one splash - Magnus Robot Fighter #0 page 1. Written before Magnus Robot Fighter #1 and intended to launch the Valiant Comics Universe #0 was ultimately used as a send away incentive and then a retailer thank you (There's an interesting story behind this that I'll post one day).

What's great about this page is that you are immediately sucked into the world on NorthAm - it's the world we know but far in the future; people are still people but they seem to have robot helpers; technology is far advanced; society is now Utopian(the biggest problems the locals face are falling ice cream, reading too many comics and doves getting in the way of your commute); architects love jewel colors.

Things to note on this page

• Manning Systems refers to the creator of Magnus Robot Fighter, Russ Manning.
• Gold refers to the original publisher of Magnus Robot Fighter, Gold Key Comics.
• Comics have become 'Holo Comics' and Marvel and DC seem to have merged - Superman is fighting the Thing.
• FATJ refers to Joe Quesada (I kid!!)

UPDATE: Found a scan of the original ink art to this page.

Fan Art - Zombie Solar #3 cover

Check out this really nice looking fan art variant cover to Solar: Man of the Atom issue #3 featuring zombie Solar and zombie Phil Seleski by Anthony Castrillo (Timewalker).

For comparison, here is the published cover to Solar: Man of the Atom #3 by Barry Windsor-Smith

Shadow Man video game audio CD - French LE box set remix

I know I just covered this remix in my last post on the Limited Edition French box set of the first Shadow Man video game for the PlayStation but I've found more information on it and in anticipation on uncovering details on the other two versions of the CD (The first was included as a freebie in issue #3 of a magazine called GameOn. The second is a single CD edition that was released for sale in France at the time of the games launch) I'm going to start a series of posts just for them.

The audio CD is a 'Remix collection of the music from the Shadow Man video game' from the Limited Edition French box set. You can download the music from the CD by Clicking here. The password is 'warped-zone'.

Check out pictures of the CD below.

Front

 CD

Back

Shadow Man Limited Edtion French video game box set

Until I was putting together the Shadow Man video game box art post I never even knew this French released limited edition box set of the first Shadow Man video game for the PlayStation existed. So far there are only two copies that I know of and neither owner has opened the box. According to the label on the box the set includes a T-shirt, a poster, an amulet and an audio CD. Most of which no one has pictures of. Take a look at some pictures of the unopened box set.

I have since discovered that the audio CD is a 'Remix collection of the music from the Shadow Man video game'. Check out a picture of the CD below.

I have also found a link to download the music from the CD - you love me don't you! - Click here to download the zip. The password is 'warped-zone'.

Lastly, I've been informed that at least two other editions of the CD exist. The first was included as a freebie in issue #3 of a magazine called GameOn (I'm trying to track a copy down and confirm this). The second is a single CD edition that was released for sale in France at the time of the games launch. 

What does all this tell us? Simple, France loves Shadow Man!

Unity #0 re-imagining #2

A new post in my series on Unity #0 re-imaginings (Check out the first post here and re-imagining #1 here). Again, this one was illustrated and inked as a commission by Bob Layton. It features X-O Manowar, Rai, Solar, Archer, Shadowman, Sting, Flamingo, Armstrong and Erica Pierce.

I know what you're thinking. Technically, this isn't a Unity #0 re-imagining since its a based on the cover to UNITY #1. Well...I don't care! my blog, my rules!!