Photo of Scarab Fan Tattoo

Darlene Rossi, who forwarded a work-in-progress photo of her Scarab tattoo in November, has kindly shared another in-progress photo of her tattoo, which is being created by Michael Ghantt of Tru Blu Tatu in Bristol, PA. 142 kb 601 kb

Atomika #5 Press Release
Below is the press release for Atomika #5, which was posted to Comicon.com:
	After a few bumps in the road to self-publishing, Mercury Comics has released it's first comic book this week. ATOMIKA #5 is in stores now, with ATOMIKA #6 closely behind. ATOMIKA #6 is at the printers now, and currently scheduled to be in-stores on December 28th. Atomika’s journey takes him deep into Russia’s vast, towering forests, home to the ancient nature god Leshi. For decades, the Father of the Woods has watched his domain get eaten away by the forces of industry-seen thousands of his children hacked down each day-and he realizes that his time on this plane is over. Leshi does not want to fight Atomika, he wants to give him a gift: the wisdom to rule the kingdom of men. The question is, will the conceited, petulant God of Technology listen? ATOMIKA #5 (of 12) Story & Pencils by Sal Abbinanti, written by Andrew Dabb, colors by Christina Strain & Beth Sotelo, and featuring a cover by acclaimed painter David Mack (Kabuki, Daredevil). The 32-page ATOMIKA #5 (MAY052934) is published by Mercury Comics, as of issue seven it will be a bi-monthly book. Visit MercuryComics.com for all of the latest info on Mercury Comics and ATOMIKA.

Photo of David Mack in Maui
When asked about his recent vacation, Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada told Newsarama.com:
	The family and I were invited to Maui by the Bendis brood to witness Brian and his beautiful wife Alisa renew their wedding vows on their tenth anniversary. We had a blast and as expected there were some comic folk there. Mike Oeming, Alex Maleev, David Mack, and Marc Andreyko were there as well.
Below is a photo of David Mack, Brian Michael Bendis and Joe Quesada at the ceremony.

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Forum & Blog Buzz
Below are some of this week's David Mack and Kabuki-related message board threads and blog entires:
	· Big in Japan · ~ dear santa . ))< >(( · Lost in Paradise · HOLLYWOOD GIRL ON THE FIRE ESCAPE, pt. 1 · Hooked on comics . . . not phonics · The Comic Art Thread, no questions asked. · My David Mack Interview is Online!!! Read Blog to get link!! · Getting my David Mack interview Published Online!! · We need a David Q&A · re: Which comics can you read again and again and not get bored? · KABUKI statue in stores TODAY!!! · Re: a great article on getting your friends into comics · Re: KABUKI #5 reviews · If you want the new Kabuki statue-a message from Clay Moore · MACK in my art class... · re: The Essential Trade and Graphic Novel Thread · KABUKI statue in stores TODAY!!! · re: Why do comic books have to be...? · A few questions · The Guardian Devil · re: COVER OF THE WEEK 12.14.05 NOMINATION THREAD

Release Date Anniversaries
Grendel: Black, White and Red #2 debtued seven years ago. Also, this weekend marks the anniversaries of the following projects:
	Saturday, December 17 · Daredevil #55 - two years · Ruule: Ganglords of Chinatown #2 - two years Sunday, December 18 · Marvel Encyclopedia (Dynamic Forces edition) - three years

Auction Spotlight

The original cover for Kabuki: Metamorphosis #7 (left side) is available on eBay ($242.50).