Kabuki Statue Release Date Announced

CSMooreStudio.com, the official website of sculptor Clayburn Moore, posted a new picture (403 kb) of the Kabuki statue and announced that the statue will be released in November 2005 and previewed at San Diego Comic Con.

MOB News Bytes

John Siuntres of WorldBalloon.com posted an interview with Mark Ricketts, who mentioned David Mack, Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Oeming several times while talking about his time at Caliber Comics.

Photo of Kat and Jeff Amano at Big Apple Con

Thanks to Shannon Chenoweth for reporting that a picture of Kat Amano and Beckett Comics President Jeff Amano, who is the writer and cover artist of the upcoming Ronin Hood of the 47 Samurai graphic novel, was included with her blog entry about the Big Apple Con.

Forum Buzz
Below are this week's David Mack and Kabuki-related blog and message board threads:
	· I saw David at Heroes Con last weekend. · Blood, Sweat and... lots more Blood!!! · Les Piéces "Spéciales" (registration required) · Cutesie Quest - Gold Getting Game - Avatar Art · Just read Circle of Blood... · David Mack Is At The Maxim 100 Party Right Now!!! · The Arlingon VA David Mack Gallery is underway! · My Heroes Con Full Report! With tons of pics! · Thanks David Mack! · Superman Recasted! Routh Out... · My Heroes Con Full Report! With tons of pics! · I "Heart" David Mack & Andy Lee Shirts · i think i converted someone... · Buy Kabuki! · Kabuki-wear · Kabuki Products you wish you could buy? · Kabuki Agents · David Mack, Maybe this is a stupid question... · HeroCon in Charlotte, NC: This weekend! (registration required) · Get Kabuki !

Release Date Anniversaries
Sky Comics Presents Monthly #1 debuted 13 years ago. Also, this weekend marks the release date anniversaries of the following projects:
	Saturday, July 2 · Alias #24 - two years ago Sunday, July 3 · Kabuki: Circle of Blood #3 - 10 years ago · Alias #11 - three years ago Monday, July 4 · High Caliber trade paperback (unsigned) - 11 years ago

Auction Spotlight

The first and second mini-Noh masks sets (SRP: $79.90) are available on eBay ($0.99).

Webmaster's Note

In observance of the Fourth of July, news updates at DavidMackGuide.com will continue on Tuesday, July 5.