Kabuki: The Alchemy #3 Rescheduled for January 5

Although Kabuki: The Alchemy #3 was included on Diamond Comics' December 29 shipping list and retailers were invoiced for the issue, Newsarama.com reported that Kabuki: The Alchemy #3 has been delayed until January 5, 2005.

Image of Indymates Box Set Package

David Mack has kindly shared a mock-up of the package for the Indymates box set. 407 kb

VeriCon Appearance Cancelled Due to Angouleme Con

According to Michael Richard Von Korff, who is the VeriCon guest coordinator, David Mack was forced to cancel his appearance because the show conflicted with his plans to attend the Angouleme convention in France.

Vacation Photos

David Mack has kindly forwarded photos of himself on vacation with Ean Kramer, who was the model for Shang-Chi on the covers for Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #15 and #16 and Andy Lee. (left) David Mack and Ean Kramer enjoying a late night snack on Christmas day

MOB Spotlight

To help raise funds for the survivors of the tsunami that devastated several Asian nations, artist Mike Oeming is auctioning off original artwork from Powers at NewComicReviews.com. According to Mr. Oeming, the fan who makes the largest donation will receive the cover while the next three highest donaters will each receive an original page from Powers. "The idea is to raise money," he explained. "My donating art is just to put some fun into it. So donate, even if it's only five bucks." To learn more about the auction or to donate your own artwork, please contact Michael Goodman.

Release Date Anniversary

Kabuki: Circle of Blood #6 (regular edition) was released nine years ago and Wizard Postermania 2001 debuted four years ago.

Auction Spotlight

The Kabuki action figure (SRP: $11.95) is available on eBay ($4.00).

Website Update

If you have ever had trouble describing Kabuki, you may want to recommend the Preview Pages section, which features three pages from each issue in the Kabuki storyline.