We wanted to highlight the release of last weeks Joker Graphic Novel because it is amazing.  That’s a good reason, right?

In the all-new, hardcover original graphic novel JOKER, writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Lee Bermejo (HELLBLAZER) – the creative team behind the acclaimed miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL – show an even darker and more disturbing side to the most dangerous man in Gotham: The Joker.

After yet another stint in Arkham Asylum, The Joker finds “his city” divided among mobsters and costumed villains. Not content to settle for a piece of the pie, The Joker vows to take back the whole damn enchilada by any means necessary. Look for appearances by a slew of Gotham’s most wanted, including gritty takes on Two-Face, Riddler, Killer Croc, Penguin, Harley Quinn and even Batman!

Not since THE KILLING JOKE have you seen such a powerful tale of The Joker – you won’t want to miss this one!  Cover Art after the jump!!

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With Preacher being one of our best selling graphic novels, we like to keep you up-to-date on all things Preacher.  Some of you remember that HBO purchased the rights to produce Preacher as a TV series.  That would have been the best but, after years of development, HBO decided it would be too violent.  We were ready to give up but today there is something new.  Sony Pictures and Original Films have landed the film rights to Preacher and have chosen Sam Mendes (”Jarhead,” “Revolutionary Road”) to direct.  So far that is all we know!  We’re bummed since Preacher is doing to be tough to fit into a movie.  We’ll keep you updated.

One of our favorite people, Phil Noto, has announced a date for his next Uberbot art show and it will be November 15th at 7pm!!  That is going to come up quickly so be sure to mark your calenders and check back here soon for all the juicy details!!!

Political awareness has become an important task for all of us.  No matter your affiliations, we hope you take the time to watch the debates.  All of us at Uberbot would like to view tonights event so we will be closing one hour early at 8pm this evening!  We apologize for any inconvenience.  On the subject of Presidential politics, tomorrow a comic for each candidate will be available featuring covers by J. Scott Campbell!!

Happy Comic Day Ya’ll!  Today’s shipment lacks any heavy hitters but features a ton of smaller titles and a few mini-series.  This is certainly a Batman week with Dark Knight releasing in just a few days!  So we’ll highlight Batgirl.  This new six issue series will take Cassandra on an intense, personal journey involving friends, family and foes!

>> SHIPPING THIS WEEK: July 16th, 2008

Especially with so many great talents leaving us this month, we’re sad to say that we have just learned of the passing of comic artist Mike Turner.  Mike popped onto the scene as the artist for Witchblade and later created Fathom under his own company, Aspen Comics.  Turner was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer called chondrosarcoma in 2000.  His talent will be missed.

Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner’s requested charities:

The American Cancer Society Or The Make-A-Wish Foundation