Search Results

Article search results for the term: Authority


Search:

Sort by:
Sort


THE AUTHORITY: SCORCHED EARTH
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-03-2002)

The Authority returns again in THE AUTHORITY: SCORCHED EARTH, a 48-page one-shot in December from DC Comics. The story, written by Robbie Morrison, features the birth of a new being that has caused the Sun to rapidly age, causing a potential supernova...

The Absolute Authority
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 02-19-2002)

DC Comics is collecting the first 12 issues of WildStorm Productions' THE AUTHORITY in THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY VOLUME ONE, a 320-page slipcased, oversized (8 1/8" x 12 1/4") hardcover edition reprinting the run by Warren Ellis and artists Bryan Hitch and P...

Hitch's AUTHORITY Farewell
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 08-21-2001)

Before he joins Mark Millar on Marvel's ULTIMATES title, artist Bryan Hitch will have one last AUTHORITY story.Hitch is drawing - and writing - the lead story for THE AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN special, a 48-page one-shot which arrives in November from WildSto...


PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY Back to Press
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 12-27-2001)

DC Comics announced on Wednesday that it is producing a new printing on PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD.The one-shot, by Warren Ellis, Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning, was originally published in the summer of 2000. The story pits the two teams ag...

DC Comics' THE AUTHORITY Plans
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-11-2001)

DC Comics has announced its revamped plans for THE AUTHORITY following the attacks of Sept. 11.THE AUTHORITY #27-29, which have been announced as being delayed, are now rescheduled, with each issue expected to reach comic-book stores six weeks later than ...

AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN Postponed
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 09-20-2001)

DC Comics announced on Wednesday that it is "indefinitely" postponing THE AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN one-shot special from WildStorm Productions.DC says that it pulled the book "due to concerns over its content in light of the tragedies of Sept. 11."The 18-pag...

"BLAME!" Vol. 2
by Janet Houck (Sun 03-11-2007)

...ld of The Authority, a digital god, the command program of the Netsphere. Humans communicated with The Authority through the use of Net Terminal Genes, directing the growth of the city and humanity prospered. Time passed, wars and disease occur. The...


Comicscape - December 1, 2004
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-01-2004)

... of moral authority to act against those that would act against innocents. Superheroes are beacons of moral authority that are entitled to act as such by us, the readers. By continuing to buy his comic books, we endow Batman with a level of moral aut...

Blame! Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Mon 03-13-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsutomu NiheiTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:What They SayHaving been delivered an imperative by the Authority to find the Net Terminal Genes--the key to halting the rapid and random growth of Cluster Town--Killy and Cibo...

Blame! Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Mon 11-14-2005)

...or of the Authority--the massive network that makes up the brain of the city. The ReviewYou will probably never confuse or compare Blame! to any other English translated manga on the market, which for me makes this title a must read for all cyberpunk f...

Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)

...mics Code Authority, most genres outside of superheroes died a quick death due to both the Code and a new distribution model for magazines. The 1990s were undoubtedly ruled by capes and tights, unless one counts Dark Horse’s many licensed ti...


Ashita no Joe Vol. #1 (Fri 03-04-2005)

...ave their authority challenged and not properly responded to. While Danpei is trying to convince Joe about boxing at the playground, the gang shows up for payback and to reassert their authority. The ensuing fight is a no holds barred brawl between J...

Adams Signs Exclusive Wildstorm Deal (Tue 02-13-2001)

...29 of THE AUTHORITY. According to Adams, `I`m looking forward to showing readers my take on THE AUTHORITY; the characters are really exciting to draw. I`m finding myself sitting around sketching them even when I`m not technically `working`.` Followin...

Gene Ha to draw "The Justice League of America #11"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-01-2007)

According to his newsletter, Gene Ha will be signing on to draw Brad Meltzer's The Justice League of America #11.Gene Ha writes:According to the Wildstorm website Authority #2 is scheduled to come out March 7. Just to make sure you weren't disappointed I ...

THE FOG
by Rachel Reitsleff (Mon 10-17-2005)

...edjia has authority in his few scenes as one of the 19th-century catalysts for what is happening in 2005. Otherwise, the performances are fairly low-key. There are a few good jump scares, but there are many more efforts to frighten that fail, with a fi...


Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)

...mics Code Authority, successfully launched the Ultimate line (despite expectations), started the Max line (which, successful or not, has had several good titles), put out a string of great movies, and focused more on writers than on flashy art. Unfortu...

Unreleased Dave Grusin Score Among FSM's August releases
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-27-2005)

...'70s film authority Nick Redman contributes a new essay and veteran journalist Jon Burlingame a comprehensive production history including interview material with Pollack and Grusin. The CD's companion releases is the first-ever CD release of two histo...

FLIGHTPLAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-31-2006)

... those in authority furthers the plot. Helping to keep us from noticing things like this is a huge casting coup Jodie Foster carries the picture and holds things together with amazing grace. On his commentrak, Schwentke (who was born in Germany and ma...

Comicscape - August 24, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-24-2005)

...mics Code Authority, but I'll briefly recap.By 1953, horror and crime comics accounted for around 25% of comic book sales (Selby). Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein didn't invent horror and crime comics with E.C., but they certainly made them famous. They...


NIGHT STALKER's McGavin Dies
by News Editor (Sun 02-26-2006)

Darrenmcgavin.net has reported that actor Darren McGavin at passed away last night. He was just three months shy of his 84th birthday. McGavin was best know for his role as Carl Kolchak, fighting authority and battling monsters, on the THE NIGHT STALKER. ...

ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)

...mics Code Authority stamp (not that I'm complaining, mind you). Our story begins with a brief look at the Grayson family in flight, followed with a monologue by gossip column chatterbox Vicki Vale expounding upon the Batman's perceived inadequacies. ...

CARS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-09-2006)

...ng, gives authority and prickliness to the town's blue-eyed judge, a Hudson Hornet with secrets of his own. Michael Keaton is enjoyable as the villainous, resentful race car Chick Hicks and the rest of the voice cast is suited well to their roles. Dire...

THE DA VINCI CODE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-19-2006)

...plenty of authority to bear as the French police inspector in charge of the case and Paul Bettany is fervent as a self-flagellating monk (though his character's solitary actions come perilously close to tipping into Monty Python territory). If one can ...


V FOR VENDETTA
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 03-17-2006)

...ting evil authority. Nothing too audacious-sounding about this so far heck, that's even the plot of AEON FLUX and ULTRAVIOLET, two movies that no one in his or her right mind would consider politically controversial. So what's so radical about V FOR V...

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA : The Captain's Hand
by Jason Davis (Wed 02-22-2006)

...itions of authority that greatly expand the scope of the selfish man's misdeeds. While Adama's scar unknowingly testifies to that mistake, Roslin's likely to discover the depths of her error as the election moves forward.Though the TV Guide logline wo...

Comicscape - December 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-29-2004)

...; and THE AUTHORITY. If you feel that listing any of these here is sacrilegious, just remember what Bart Simpson used to say: I didn't do it.Next week, I'm going to open the New Year by addressing an even more controversial topic: the hiring of Orson S...

THE 4400: "Gone, Part 1"
by Jason Davis (Fri 06-30-2006)

...ustful of authority and suspicious of outsiders. Of course, such changes in the zeitgeist are readily noticeable in any society's artistic endeavors and that brings us to the latest episode of THE 4400. "Gone, Part 1" is an episode about manipulation ...


Comicscape - November 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-24-2004)

...red...The Authority discovers that those superhero teams from Philly are real bad news (as we all knew, really) in Wildstorm's AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #2 (Of 12, $2.95). There's also fun to be had with SLEEPER SEASON TWO #6 (Of 12, $2.95) and it's Ed Br...

Comic writer reveals novel intentions for FANTASTIC FOUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-10-2004)

... you with authority (but without going into detail) that it is not at all the goofball comedy as first reported, but instead faithful in tone and style to the Lee/Kirby comics," David adds. "There's some major changes in terms of the origin, but less t...

TAXI
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-08-2004)

Queen Latifah is a charming performer who has an abundance of good humor and authority. At times, this is enough to make TAXI a pleasant diversion. The sight of Gisele Bundchen as the leader of a quartet of supermodel bank robbers may in fact make TAXI mo...

Comicscape February 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-09-2005)

...mics Code Authority all but killed horror comics and the entire medium was seen as a scourge destined to corrupt America's children? If you got this far, thank you. Now I want to know what YOU think. Your responses will be posted with my commentary ...


Comicscape March 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-16-2005)

...reed-upon authority to assign a grade. I admit that what makes a milestone issue like that is a judgment call on the part of the buyer, but I think we can all agree that there are comparatively few books a person should buy as investments or collectib...

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUINTESSENTIAL PHASE: Fit the Twenty-Six
by Jason Davis (Tue 06-28-2005)

... absolute authority on the world of today as if the decade separating the source texts from the radio adaptations were mere minutes. Such a feat should be appreciated. Thanks, Dirk. We miss you, Douglas.

2005 Report Card: Guilty Pleasures
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 06-20-2005)

..."Question Authority." The season-long Cadmus plotline inches ever closer to critical mass.THE GIRL IN THE CAFE (7 PM CST, HBO) Slartibartfast himself (Bill Nighy) stars in this Richard Curtis-scripted tale that's part romance, part social commentary. ...

Comicscape - June 1, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-01-2005)

...mics Code Authority label to the curb and releases adults-only books through its underused MAX imprint. However, in 1986, growing concern over the adult content of its comic books made DC pause to consider a rating/labeling system. Moore was not please...


EMPIRE: The Hunt
by Jason Davis (Mon 07-18-2005)

...mines his authority at every turn, the gladiator is haunted by his failure to protect Julius Caesar and his desire not to make the same mistake twice.Fiona Shaw, late of the HARRY POTTER films, makes a delightful appearance as Fulvia. Though her role ...

Tom Cruise to resurect and run United Artists
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-03-2006)

...reenlight authority within an undisclosed range which the trades suggest is around $50 to $60 million.Wagner will serve as the studio's CEO while Cruise will star and produce films for the studio.  The deal will not restrict Cruise from teaming wi...

Ultimate Guides!
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-20-2007)

...; Marvel authority Tom DeFalco unmasks the history of the beloved websling in this updated edition of DK's definitive guide, which includes more than 600 full-color illustrations from the Spider-Man comics, along with original illustrations, detail...

2001’s Intended Musical Score – Heard the Way Its Composer Intended
by Randall Larson (Sat 03-10-2007)

...storation authority Nick Redman, other persons related to project, this release offers listeners to hear the un-used 2001 score as the composer intended it.  When the film was released, all of North’s music was dumped and replaced with va...


Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)

...rmine his authority. Holly Lane, the colony’s human-resources director, must confront the station’s powerful leaders to protect the lives of its people. And retired astronaut Manuel Gaeta is forced to risk his life in a last, desperate a...

Draw Out the Poison
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 01-31-2007)

...y, but do authority figures still hand out gold stars for effort? Community-based sites are rapidly growing more popular. When I first started surfing the Internet, everyone kind of sat in their own little tube (the Internet is a series of tubes, aft...

The Heart of Japanese Culture, Part 2
by Janet Houck (Thu 04-26-2007)

...nd divine authority of the Emperor. They consist of the yata no kagami (the sacred mirror), stored at Ise Shrine; the kusanagi no tsurugi (the scared sword), stored at Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya; and the yasakani no magatama (the sacred curved j...

Avery’s Droopy on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Mon 05-14-2007)

...t;maximum authority wielding" Best Student Council at Miyagami Academy members might be a secret agent.(O) BLUE SUBMARINE No. 6: Anime Legends Complete Collection (Bandai) Includes interviews, featurettes, footage from the Playstation game an...


SUNSHINE
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 07-20-2007)

... both his authority and compassion as the ship’s captain. Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis, Benedict Wong, Troy Garity and Chris Evans all display strong, engaging personalities as other crew members – individually, they’re fun...

Ghost in the Shell Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-16-2007)

... now that authority has collapsed. For gang lord Harry Flowers, the plague is his chance to finally rule the city unopposed. Operating out of his well-protected mansion on London's outskirts, Flowers sees a chance to use the zombies and the havoc they ...

Snyder on WATCHMEN
by News Editor (Tue 06-19-2007)

...olicy and authority in general. [With] all of the crazy themes in Watchmen, [they wonder] why that’s even good or something people would want to see. I don’t know. I still say [300 is] like a student film on steroids. We shot that movie in ...

Laura Martin talks to Mania
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 01-14-2007)

...ch as The Authority and Planetary (me!). This especially became necessary as Wildstorm added on their Homage Studios, ABC, and Cliffhanger imprints. But when the chips were down, when deadlines were threatened and pages were coming in late, it didn't m...


Symphonic Swede
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-21-2006)

...toration authority Nick Redman, and other persons related to project. www.intrada.com  Composer Gustavo Santaolalla, last year’s Academy Award winner for Brokeback Mountain, has won the Golden Satellite Award for his score for the thri...

Music Box Massacre
by Brian Thomas (Wed 10-11-2006)

...servative-authority horror films being made. There are a lot of terrible horrific things going on in the world we currently live in: countless wars, greed, waste, starvation, pollution, terrible murders. Horror films are a great way to comment on all o...

GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)

...e Unified Authority-returns to service. But will Harris work for his former leaders...or against them? Alright guys that does it for this week's buzz of horror, sci fi, and fantasy book news. Read your fantasy and check back next week for a new batch o...

7 FACES OF DR LAO Complete Soundtrack CD available from FSM
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 09-05-2006)

...a Harline authority), and Lukas Kendall. Cinescape's Music News provides weekdaily news and views on film music, game music, progressive rock, and other notable musical genres, culled from a variety of sources.


Music with Depth
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-10-2006)

...s from TV authority Jon Burlingame. The Special Collection release is limited to 3000 copies! www.intrada.com This past week, the score to the new action-drama THE GUARDIAN was recorded at the Todd-AO Scoring Stage. The film stars Kevin Costner as Coas...

Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)

...ndividual authority to order or remove books. As the board only meets once a month, it will likely use the November meeting to evaluate the forthcoming policy. Then, the Board of Trustees can implement said policy to review incoming books. BLANKETS a...

Thank You for Not Smoking
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-01-2006)

...tains the authority to disallow whatever he wants.  It’s his show.  That said, I think the decision poses an unnecessary level of creative restriction.  While I realize that Marvel heroes stand as role models, they probably shou...

Apocalypto Now
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-14-2006)

...E. music authority Jon Burlingame, whose well-researched liner notes meticulously chronicle the origins of each score and cue. http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/  The Spy With My Face © FSM SoundtrackNet has learned that com...


Time Out for Torture
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-13-2006)

...ics Code Authority, Image has a huge amount of leeway in depicting anything short of graphic sexuality.  Anyone not publishing for the tykes can and usually will publish whatever they want.  And yet, one has to wonder when a story calls f...

Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)

...s a quiet authority to the role of Captain Englehorn. His droll sense of irony is the perfect counterpoint to Denham."Kyle Chandler is playing the role of Bruce Baxter -- a nineteen-thirties 'movie star' who appears in the film Denham is shooting. "It'...

Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)

...la of his authority. Ultimately, the team has to stop a full-scale invasion that looks very much like WAR OF THE WORLDS. The Chitauri want a secret the Wakandans have harbored for hundreds of years the very thing that fuels their isolationism and le...

Witness more bug stomping in STARSHIP TROOPERS 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-02-2004)

The world's leading authority on Heinlein bug stomping techniques, Starship Troopers 2.net has now posted a 15-second television spot for the upcoming direct-to-video sequel. So far from what we can tell shown in the commercial is that there will be more ...


KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE
by John Thonen (Tue 08-28-2001)

...sition of authority will believe the teens about the invasion that is underway, so it’s up to them to save the town. And to save the girl.As familiar, and ridiculous, as the premise sounds, the Chiodos make it work beautifully by playing it utterly str...

ANGEL AND THE APE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-24-2001)

...p between authority figures, but it does so with a distinctive style and a clear sense of fun. Derivative storytelling can be dull or delightful depending on the person behind the pen, but in this case it's definitely the latter. By the time you get to...

THE FINAL PROGRAMME
by John Thonen (Tue 08-07-2001)

...very good authority that the world is going to end soon. So I want to go home and watch it on TV.” Or when the guru-like scientist, Professor Hira, informs Cornelius of the approaching end of the world by explaining the four “Yugas,” the time period wh...

ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-25-2001)

...overnment authority in the form of White House Science Advisor Dr. Otto Hasslein (Eric Braeden, star of COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT), news of the talking apes gets out, causing a media sensation.The middle section of the film, which shows Zira and Cor...


TRAINING DAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-05-2001)

...risma and authority to play against type he makes Alonzo the mentor from Hell, complete with the Devil's own lures. He has the arrogance, brass and charm to persuade us and Hoyt that he means what he says at every moment, and he manages to keep us gue...

HEARTS IN ATLANTIS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 09-28-2001)

... has such authority, presence and a sense of brooding otherworldliness that we don't doubt that he could reroute the course of Bobby's life (heck, we'd believe he could reroute a river). This is an instance of the right casting having as much effect on...

Wildcats' Dustin Nguyen Exclusive to DC
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 02-21-2002)

...rk on THE AUTHORITY #23-27 and the mini-series Jet, is currently penciling the relaunch of WILDCATS.  "Dustin has grown so much as an artist, it's startling," WildStorm group editor Scott Dunbier says. "The level of realism he puts on the page has...

U.S. WAR MACHINE #12
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-09-2001)

...mics Code Authority by using the long-prohibited "eye trauma" threat against a major character. Wertham must be spinning in his grave.)But the fast pacing of the action-oriented scenes makes for a certain lack of equilibrium, so that by the time Doom s...


DON'T SAY A WORD
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 09-28-2001)

...t kind of authority and heart with just enough arrogance for us to believe him as a talented investigator of the psyche. Bean's role doesn't give him much latitude, but his villainy suits the occasion and Platt is enjoyable whenever he's on. The New Yo...

Has Trek been swept away by Wildstorm?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)

...aimed THE AUTHORITY. A sequel to Sam Kieth's ZERO GIRL was also announced, as well as a few TOP 10 titles and a new mature themed "Version 3.0" of WILDCATS.Wildstorm also has a lock on one of sci-fi's hottest television properties right now, the Sci-Fi...

Marvel announces plans for new rating system
by Eric Moro (Thu 07-05-2001)

Since it made the decision to stop the use of the Comics Code Authority rating system, Marvel Comics has been working to a develop a new means by which to self-regulate its books. Debuting in the "Marvel" section of next month's PREVIEWS, the following is...

FANTASTIC FOUR: BIG TOWN
by James Busbee (Wed 11-08-2000)

...Quesada’s authority, leadership and creator loyalties.The problems began early last week, when Big Town creator Steve Englehart says he received a cryptic message from Marvel informing him that editors had made changes to the first issue of the series,...


GHOST OF MARS: John Carpenter
by John Thonen (Thu 09-07-2000)

...sition of authority, Melanie’s willingness to sleep with men, and even bear their children, makes her nearly as much of a social outsider as Williams. The third lead character is Jericho Butler, played by British actor Jason Statham, from the sleeper h...

PREACHER - Part I
by Jason Bovberg (Wed 08-23-2000)

...eligious) authority figures. Starr’s own quest--for a modern-day messiah to head up the Grail, an omnipotent secret alliance that guards Christ’s bloodline--turns quickly from professional to personal and mirrors the stalk of the Saint of Killers, whos...

HELLBOY: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM
by Jason Henderson (Wed 07-26-2000)

... those in authority over him, at the same time that he treats those around him with cynicism. Mignola has pulled something wonderful off in making Hellboy a loveable character. There`s a delightfully episodic feel to the first stories in the collection...

Meet the Real Fox Mulder
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 11-20-2000)

...ell-known authority on the extraterrestrial debate. But today`s one-on-one with Nick Pope promises to be the most interesting. Perhaps you`re familiar with Pope, an official with the British Ministry of Defense who monitors reports of flying saucers an...


Stardate 0012.18: The Gossip Column
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-18-2000)

...sition of authority in Starfleet. `It seems that no one has a problem living with the Prime Directive. I`d like to see someone struggle with it like she would, like a real loose cannon would.`Sid and Nana share a fan club, Far Beyond the Stars, which d...

AT MIDNIGHT I'LL TAKE YOUR SOUL
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-03-2001)

...im or any authority to stop him, Zé embarks on an evil plan to seize a more suitable mate. First, he sadistically kills his own wife by forcing a venomous spider to bite her. Then he attacks and drowns his only friend Antonio, the seemingly accidental ...

DOGMA (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-02-1999)

...religious authority. On their way to church, Loki and Bartleby slaughter a group of board executives for a company called Mooby (a combo of MacDonalds and Disneyland, apparently). Although the scene is played for both dreadful anticipation and black hu...

THE LAST PRECINCT
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)

...ition and authority, which Bray a crooked cop had been trying to undermine. Or at least that's the way it looked.THE LAST PRECINCT begins immediately in the aftermath of these events. Scarpetta finds herself removed from her own home so that police ...


BLADE II
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-22-2002)

...has silky authority as vampire ruler Damoskinos. The filmmakers get bonus points for setting the film where it was actually shot in Prague, the Czech Republic and letting the characters occasionally speak the local dialogue in subtitles, rather than ...

MARVEL KNIGHTS DOUBLE SHOT
by Tony Whitt (Fri 04-12-2002)

When Marvel announced it would begin an internal censorship process rather than putting its titles up for approval by the Comics Code Authority, I, like many others, thought it was ultimately a good move. Still do, in fact. But when I read stories like th...

THE RECKONING
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-05-2004)

... a lot of authority and warmth, though his accent doesn't blend smoothly with those of his actually British colleagues. Brian Cox seems utterly at home in the period as the gruffest of the players who is scandalized by the idea of an original script.In...

Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)

...egulatory Authority had about had it with nursemaiding parties of ivory-tower academics through Earth's blood-drenched history, keeping them alive as they sought evidence for their pet theories. Of course, when one of the ivory-tower academics looked l...


Comicscape - January 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-21-2004)

..., and THE AUTHORITY. Many of you voted for individual issues of a series such as UNCANNY X-MEN #435 (a She-Hulk and Juggernaut bedroom scene? Augh!), JLA #83 ("absurd, heavy-handed political propaganda," says Dominic Lim), CATWOMAN #25 (Tim Agen says t...

TRANSMETROPOLITAN's Ellis sells first novel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-02-2004)

Thanks to a tip received by a scooper, we were turned on to a recent announcement issued by HarperCollins about the forthcoming first novel of comic scribe Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, THE AUTHORITY). Ellis' untitled novel is set for publication somet...

Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)

...mics Code Authority would have approved the little boy saying, "Gee, Pa, I sure enjoy gathering wood with you...!" Eep. Anyway...As I said, it's incredibly difficult to narrow down the broad range of great covers out there to just one, and it took Jaso...

TAKING LIVES
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-19-2004)

...siderable authority and class as the killer's troubled mother.TAKING LIVES is one of those movies that has a built-in problem there's a moment where the fact that the film keeps going tips us as to what has to be going on but the filmmakers are adroi...


GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW: VOLUME ONE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)

...uardians' authority simply because he's "seen the light." It's the sort of short-cut characterization that we're used to seeing in sitcoms and in the more poorly written dramas and it's a hallmark of the sort of "problem pieces" that littered the enti...

Golden Compass, The
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)

...le of the Authority (God) in his book, could be transformed into "any arbitrary establishment that curtails the freedom of the individual." The religious villains in the film, he said, "may appear in more subtle guises." He added: &...

MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-21-2004)

...esence of authority but also humanity. His dealings with his crew and especially with his confidant and best friend Dr. Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany) have the air of believability. It’s better work for Crowe than his turn as Maximus in GLADIATOR, and ...

The Age of Tivo
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 07-21-2003)

... with any authority. I felt that by presenting the issue in an absurdly hostile fashion I would be able to score an answer from my Tivo owning readers, and I did. Now, you may ask, why didn't I look up the solution myself?Well, it goes like this: at th...


Comicscape - July 2, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-02-2003)

...mics Code Authority rule against this sort of thing?Not a lot from Vertigo this week, but fans will be pleased to see 100 BULLETS #46 and VERTIGO POP!: BANGKOK #3 on the shelves. Now, if I could just find a copy on the shelves, I might be able to revie...

XXX
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-09-2002)

...ce as the authority figure, someone cool and intimidating enough to maintain his own stature in the face of Diesel's imposing presence. Csokas is a totally swell Euro villain and Asia Argento (daughter of Dario) is a splendid femme fatale.XXX avoids a ...

CITY OF BONES
by Michael Tunison (Sat 05-18-2002)

...ock-solid authority from the opening pages. Bosch's investigation leads us into the fascinating world of forensic archeology, by the use of which a specialist examining the Laurel Canyon skeleton is able to extrapolate a long history of physical abuse ...

STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by Eric Moro (Tue 05-14-2002)

...blance of authority that ATTACK OF THE CLONES is the movie fans of the saga have been waiting for ever since the release of EMPIRE nearly 22 years ago.


JASON X
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-26-2002)

...ensah has authority as the commander of the onboard military regiment and Kane Hodder, a veteran portrayer of Jason, knows how to use body language to get the right effects. David Cronenberg has a cameo as an especially clueless scientist in the prolog...

Is Ritter playing JASON in FREDDY VS. JASON?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)

...with much authority that Ronny Yu is set to start directing the film next week. Granted, this is informed speculation, but would Yu begin shooting this film if one of the leads were not cast? Could it be the announcement has been kept quiet, if made at...

2DTV's Bush bash may air
by Mike Whybark (Fri 11-29-2002)

...e banning authority, the Broadcast Advertising Clearance Center, noted that an earlier enquiry to the ITC had yielded a different policy.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

Comicscape - June 11, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-11-2003)

...JLA as an Authority-style team whose existence actually creates much of the crime that they were formed to fight. This JLA, made up of completely different members, would be "a group that kills, takes hostages, and does what needs to be done to get the...


Comicscape - April 16, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-16-2003)

...mics Code Authority approval some time back - are going too far. After all, a knife in the eye is pretty serious stuff - you might just see something like that on HBO, but hopefully not on broadcast TV - not to mention watching a version of that famous...

IGBY GOES DOWN
by KEVIN CANFIELD (Tue 03-04-2003)

... forms of authority. Beset by a tennis-obsessed shrew of a mother (Susan Sarandon), an annoying overachiever of an older brother (Ryan Phillippe), a good-hearted but apparently mentally ill father (Bill Pullman, in a great performance) and a host of ph...

EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
by Rachel Reitsleff (Mon 08-23-2004)

...avity and authority to the role that helps ground both the character and the film, giving it more psychological credibility than we'd expect.However, the film plays somewhat loosely with the rules. Once we know the mythology behind the church which is...

Comicscape: Five Problems with American Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-28-2008)

...story The Authority Hawksmoor #3 (of 6) $2.99   Shadowpact #25 $2.99   Starman Omnibus HC Vol 01 $49.99 This is supposedly really good, but I don’t know a thing about it. Anyone care to chime in?   Superman World Of Kry...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Chrono Crusade, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 11-16-2004)

...dence and authority that her position demands. Unfortunately, the performance isn't perfect. The cadence doesn't have a smooth flow in a few scenes, mostly due to over-emphasized words. Last of the major characters is Jessica Boone, who plays Azmaria ...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Last Exile Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Mon 04-12-2004)

...e command authority one would expect from her character Ms. Taylor is also able to keep the character warm enough to make her interactions with the newcomers to the ship, especially, Alvis, genuine. It's an excellent performance to show emotional versa...

A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)

...lenges to authority will be annihilated in some manner by Boogieopop. In this manner, the narrative is unable to portray a potentially key character in ?black and white? terms, thus reducing her effectiveness in presenting any significantly direct cha...

Can't Win With You Vol.#02
by Patricia Beard (Tue 01-15-2008)

...ce of his authority as resident advisor. Yuuhi can take care of himself. As expected, the bulk of the volume is taken up with romantic matters with lots of behind the scenes manipulation by numerous parties. Even Yuuhi gets into the act. Yuuhi may no...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Divergence Eve, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-17-2005)

...ng air of authority, yet the care and compassion she feels for the people under her command comes across well. Jason Douglas does commendable work as Jean-Luc Leblanc. This is one of the most interesting characters in the cast, and characterization he...

Viz-in Vol. 1 No. 1 (Sun 10-01-2000)

...ITAN, THE AUTHORITY, PLANETARY), ROLLING STONE's "Hot Comics Writer"! The great English-language comics writer talks about manga in his new monthly column. The only truly adult-oriented manga magazine in America, PULP has 184 pages of sexy, tough, surr...

Navarre Corporation's FUNimation Entertainment Announces U.S. Broadcast Debut of Shin chan (Mon 04-02-2007)

...figure of authority. Shin just wants to have a good time and explore new adventures. In doing so, he causes mass hysteria and juvenile dismay. The series takes the viewer on a rollercoaster ride with humorous pokes at controversy and captivating charac...

Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)

...l’s authority! Their education is just beginning! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2005. MATURE THEMES DVD $24.98 DVD w/ARTBOX $34.98 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES VOLUME 3 DVD From A.D. Vision! New Low Price! Approxi...


MVM February Release Scheduled (Wed 01-05-2005)

...their new authority, two mysterious masked strangers appear on the scene. Dual language and loads of extras. Magazine and Internet promotions. Direct mail to fan base. "LOVE HINA 5" DEALER CAT. NO. CERT. PRICE RRP R/DATE FORMAT MVD2042 TBC ...

Wizard World Los Angeles to Premiere 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex' (Thu 03-04-2004)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex's U.S. premiere just one of the many highlights of this prestigious pop culture event Congers, NY - March 4, 2004 - The country's foremost authority on everything related to comic books, Wizard Entertainment, wi...

Golgo 13 Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 01-21-2008)

...es on the authority of the most powerful man on earth - the President of the United States of America - as he smothers a potential revolution on Japanese soil. Then he takes on the Russian mafia without ever meeting his client. With his rep on the line...

Emperor\'s Castle Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-24-2007)

... how much authority and respect just the aura of an emperor has over the people. Luckily the rest of the public can see it and they force the notion down Sukgi\'s throat when they prostrate themselves before his father. Yeah, who is the king?!! Lord i...


Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 11-04-2004)

...owing the authority and respect some characters command. These two concepts can give the reader a better sense of the subtleties of Japanese language and culture. Language is heavily related to status and the way these characters address each other an...

Hell Girl Vol.#02
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 08-22-2008)

...mates and authority figures, with the only narrative link among them being when Ai Enma whisks each of the perpetrators away to hell -- all for the low, low price of the girls' eternal souls.  There's a little more variety in the reasons these gir...

Gatekeepers Vol. #1
by David Owens (Sat 02-16-2002)

...tekeepers authority to do pretty much anything. Fill that blank card out and go have a ball, I say! As usual for better releases, there's a clean opening/closing included on the disc. Also as usual with Pioneer releases, there's about a bajillion othe...

No Money Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-26-2008)

...ition and authority over everyone he sees. The difference in their approach says quite a lot about the two of them. Across the two episodes and for about forty-five minutes, it's something of a battle of wills as Kanoh deals with Yoshizumi and his be...


Tough (aka: Koko Tekken-den Tough) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-29-2005)

...g. Power, authority and respect come with strength and with it comes responsibilities. Being the strongest mean defending that title. To accomplish that one must take on all comers and defeat them all. You can never run away or back down. Winning at al...

Blame! Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 09-01-2005)

...alled The Authority. Everyone seems to have their own motivations, effortlessly killing those who get in the way. Security robots obliterating anything that moves in their sector. The hive-based Watchers that splatter all moving targets. Silicon cr...

Council of Carnality Unlimited Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 02-05-2007)

...using her authority as Student Council President for personal reasons. She uses and abuses her subordinates during class and after school. She forces some of the other students to participate in extra-curricular activities. However, if you look at th...

Blue Sky Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 09-04-2008)

...o use his authority and tamper with the new student housing lottery. He ends up living in the same room with Yoshimi, who\'s known as \"The Beautiful Ice King,\" and Kihara\'s life is now anything but dull!The ReviewPackaging:Blue Sky feature...


Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-12-2006)

...owing the authority and respect some characters command. These two concepts can give the reader a better sense of the subtleties of Japanese language and culture. Language is heavily related to status and the way these characters address each other and...

ADV ANNOUNCES AUGUST 14 RELEASES (Wed 06-13-2007)

... "Maximum Authority Wielding" Best Student Council have some pretty special talents. But what if one of those extra-special students is really a puppet? Or what if, against her family's wishes, she's so talented that she's asked to become the next bi...

ADV Films Casts Red Garden (Mon 07-23-2007)

...ades with authority. Despite being from a wealthy family, she lives alone in a run-down apartment and holds part-time jobs to make ends meet. The reasons why are unclear, though it is obvious that she has an, at best, strained relationship with her fat...

Singer Takes to the Future with FORMULA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)

...k free of authority. That's what ultimately appealed to me," Singer said. Plot Concept: The story is described as a futuristic Top Gun in which racing exo-suits have replaced fighter jets. The story focuses on a genetically engineered racer who le...


NARNIA writers join CAPTAIN AMERICA
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-19-2008)

The 'First Avenger: Captain America' feature film continues to march forward with authority. Last week news came down that Joe Johnston would be directing the movie. Today the trades report that Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely are in negotiat...

Snyder on Watchmen (Tue 06-19-2007)

...olicy and authority in general. [With] all of the crazy themes in Watchmen, [they wonder] why that's even good or something people would want to see. I don't know. I still say ["300" is] like a student film on steroids. We shot that movie in a freaking...

Smallville Clark Stuntman Hospitalized (Tue 08-23-2005)

...l medical authority Fraser Health has not elaborated. "All I can tell you is he is listed in very serious condition," McLaughlin says. Sayour suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries on July 26 and was airlifted to hospital in New Westminst...

FUNimation Highlights and Events at Otakon
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-04-2008)

... foremost authority on Hellsing, and presenting Laura Bailey as Schrödinger.               Jaffe and Bailey will be at the FUNimation Booth (Booth A) for autograph sessions on Friday, A...


Barker Talks Saint Sinner
by Michael Mason (Wed 06-19-2002)

...have some authority to them as tales of good and evil... "When [Tomás] speaks of God and faith and death and, in the end, redemption, [21st-century people] sort of roll their eyes. In fact, those are things which we're all in our ...

Eigo kudasai (English, please): The One with the Host Club
by G.B. Smith (Fri 11-14-2008)

...levels of authority, respect, and command that one would expect from a leader.    Honey: "Please don't take away my cake!" Mori: "No more cake."   Finally, I would like to mention that while Mori is a man of lit...

Justice League Unlimited update w/pics (Sat 06-25-2005)

The "Question Authority," of Justice League Unlimited premieres on Cartoon Network on Saturday.

Stephen Fry spills the beans on his Vendetta (Wed 04-20-2005)

About "V for vendetta" Stephen Fry reveals: "I'm playing the character of Gordon Deitrich, who's a chat show host who questions the authority of the people who run Britain in this post-viral facist state, as it were." Fry was also forthcoming about a few...


Review: 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-10-2008)

... annoying authority figure in the film. I'm not usually one to quibble with deviations from the source material and, truth be told, my discomfort with these off-note characterizations were easily offset by the wonders of Guillermo’s creature-gen...

Book Buzz: Year of the Spaceship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-04-2008)

...ppressive authority figures to rebel against. And when she ventures out into the bleak Mars landscape alone one night, a simple accident leads her to the edge of death until she is saved by an angel—an angel with too many arms and legs, a head th...

Book Review of Creepy Archives Vol. 1
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)

...mics Code Authority and thus could showcase stories filled with monsters, ghouls, and gore that regular comics could not.   Warren Publishing, already well known for their Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, put out the magazine. Creepy b...

Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)

...story The Authority Hawksmoor #6 (Of 6) $2.99   Suicide Squad From The Ashes TP $19.99   Superman #679 $2.99   Supernatural Rising Son #5 (Of 6) $2.99   Teen Titans #62 $2.99 Ben:Remember when this re-launched and was so go...


Recommended Anime: Battle Angel (-)

... level of authority to it. The English track is serviceable enough, but most would be better served by the original Japanese voice cast. There are only two real problems with this DVD. One, with this DVD, one of the features touted was a cast wit...

New Episodes of Shin Chan Coming to Adult Swim in April (Thu 03-27-2008)

...and other authority figures. Shin just wants to have fun and explore new adventures, and in doing so, he causes mass hysteria and dismay. The series takes the viewer on a rollercoaster ride with its captivating characters and humorous pokes at society....

League in Malta. Not Looking for Falcons
by Dave Richards (Mon 09-02-2002)

... Maritime Authority issued a statement and used patrol boats to keep the area near the location free of traffic. The Gozo sports complex set was originally built as a cover set in case of bad weather. The set was utilized because of the flood dama...

'Iron Man' sashays down the red carpet in London
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-25-2008)

... sense of authority and somebody who would make people who wouldn't normally go to see a superhero movie come and see a superhero film and Robert Downey really takes that off and makes it into something very special." The director also said he ha...


FF2 UK Release Date Changing? (Tue 03-27-2007)

...n on good authority from several of our most reliable sources. Watch this space for full confirmation soon!

Watchdog bans Sin City film ads in the UK (Wed 09-21-2005)

An interactive film advert which showed clips of the film 'Sin City' has been banned by the advertising watchdog for condoning violence. The Advertising Standards Authority said the scenes were unsuitable for children and were likely to cause widespread...

Peter David on the 'Fantastic Four' movie novelization (Tue 11-09-2004)

On his blog, comic scribe Peter David writes, "As for the [Fantastic Four] film, I can tell you with authority that it is not at all the goofball comedy as first reported, but instead faithful in tone and style to the Lee/Kirby comics. There's some major ...

Study-a-Broad
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-02-2008)

...sing) his authority, he lures his hottest students into his lair and has his sleazy way with them. By the end, these girls will learn some lessons they\'ll never forget. At another college, a glowing, phallus-shaped artifact possesses magical powers t...


Third, The: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-21-2008)

...ainst the authority that had set itself up on the world. There are slow parts to be found, but a lot of them are actually the positives to the show. The visual design for the most part was gorgeous, the characters interesting and fun to watch and when ...

Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Mon 09-22-2003)

What They SayBetrayals and revelations erupt across NERV as Kaji’s allegiance to an outside authority becomes apparent. Shinji’s faltering abilities become deadly when a new Angel attacks and absorbs Unit 01! Trapped inside, Shinji’s m...

Memories
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-01-2000)

... of royal authority it looks like) as opposed to someone like his father, who simply toils for the cannon. I found this episode to be the most engaging and thoughtful of the series, much as I did the movie Wings of Honneamise. The animation is not no...

Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-30-2002)

... the same authority as other cops or the military. And this is one of the main plots of the movie. The relationship between the Wolf Brigade and the other public forces that help control things in this volatile country. We\'re introduced after the pro...


Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-30-2001)

... the same authority as other cops or the military. And this is one of the main plots of the movie. The relationship between the Wolf Brigade and the other public forces that help control things in this volatile country. We\'re introduced after the pro...

Comic Party Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-13-2004)

...mics Code Authority age rating there to use the 13+ rating. The artwork for the cover is quite good, using a new character that Kazuki meets giving a small smile while color photos of the other characters are in front of her and behind the English logo...

Megazone 23 Part 2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-12-2004)

...ing their authority and control. While they\'ve survived their initial meeting with the other craft, the ship is now in negotiations with another starship with the aid of those in the financial sector. More and more people know what\'s really going dow...

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-27-2005)

... have any authority. The initial chase leads the Kabara folks to the Hickory Spaceport where they\'re given good chase by the Titans and are only able to get a few things loaded into space before things get too tight and they have to launch without Kam...


Kiddy Grade Vol. #6
by Dani Moure (Wed 02-23-2005)

...t her new authority, two masked strangers crash the party. Who are the strangers and what does their appearance mean for Proxy Director Éclair? The three episodes in this volume comprise: 16. Look/Back 17. Phantasm/Reborn 18. Unmasked/Face The Review...

Ashita no Joe Vol. #2 (Mon 03-21-2005)

...ssert his authority. The welcome accorded is so raw and brutal that it is really gut-wrenching to watch. The scene is definitely not for the squeamish. It is so bad that he becomes unconscious from it. However, his resilience later enables him to t...

Starblazers Vol. #2 (Tue 05-15-2001)

...t on good authority from people who do own both that VEI\'s version is simply Kiseki\'s UK disk with the serial numbers filed off. Video Video is much better than volume 1, and the chapter stops make sense this time out. There is a bit of \"creative w...

Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)

What They SayBetrayals and revelations erupt across NERV as Kaji?s allegiance to an outside authority becomes apparent. Shinji?s faltering abilities become deadly when a new Angel attacks and absorbs Unit 01! Trapped inside, Shinji?s mind begins to coll...


Wadlow Leading the TOMB
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)

Summit Entertainment has bought Miles Chapman's script The Tomb and signed Jeff Wadlow to direct. This is Wadlow's second collaboration with Summit following Never Back Down. Plot Concept: The story centers on the world's foremost authority on structural...

LOST: The Other Woman
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-09-2008)

...e’s authority in the barracks. Are people really just scared of him?

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Tim Janson (Thu 12-27-2007)

...e’s authority, issuing a veritable wall full of new rules and proclamations, which, among other things, prohibits the students from actually practicing any defense spells. Her machinations serve to cast Umbridge as the film’s most hated and...

Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)

...   Authority Prime #2 (Of 6) $2.99   Batman #671 (Ghul) $2.99 Ben: Has anyone been keeping up on this crossover? Kurt: No, and I didn’t even know if was a crossover until I saw that the two Batman titles I read weren’t quite...


Anime Review: Monochrome Factor
by Adrianne Hess (Wed 05-21-2008)

Akira Nikaido is a high school slacker with no respect for authority, school or even his own friends. He is not malicious so much as he just doesn’t give a damn about anything. Even when he impresses his wannabe rocker friends with his vocal and gui...

San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)

...ePuy, The Authority; Planetary (Wildstorm/DC) Other Nominees: Laura Allred, Madman Comics (Dark Horse Maverick); Happydale: Devils in the Desert (Vertigo/DC) Angus McKie, Heart of Empire (Dark Horse) Kevin Nowlan, `Jack B. Quick,` Tomorrow Stories (ABC...

La Blue Girl Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-04-1999)

...family\'s authority, Miko and her sister are targets of the most dangerous race of perverts around. And that\'s pretty much the \"press blip\" that\'s been out about the first volume of the 6 part La Blue Girl series. It\'s presented on three DVD\'s,...

'HELLBOY II' a Journey Worth Taking
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-10-2008)

... annoying authority figure in the film. I'm not usually one to quibble with deviations from the source material and, truth be told, my discomfort with these off-note characterizations were easily offset by the wonders of Guillermo’s creature-gen...


McFarlane is back on Spawn Comics! (Wed 06-11-2008)

...atch, The Authority, Batman Confidential, and Batman/Superman. In 1997, Portacio joined a group of established artists in founding Image Comics – a venue where creators could publish their own material and retain copyrights to the characters th...

Elfen Lied Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-11-2005)

...peace and authority. His revelations don\'t quite work out as what he does ends up bringing out Lucy who would rather just let Nyu live in peace and quiet and be done with it by all appearances. But between the Professor\'s plans and the return of Band...

Jin-Roh Special Edition: Anime Legends Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-13-2005)

... the same authority as other cops or the military. And this is one of the main plots of the movie. The relationship between the Wolf Brigade and the other public forces that help control things in this volatile country. We\'re introduced after the pro...

Tenjho Tenge Complete Collection (Thu 07-12-2007)

...ouncil\'s authority! Their education is just beginning!The Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,Textless Opening,Textless ClosingReview Equipment


Best Student Council Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-07-2007)

... "maximum authority wielding" and will fight to get her back from wherever she is. Hurrah! And that one of her sillier friends is actually quite powerful because of her constant puppet companion. Who knew?! This final installment of the Best Studen...

Trinity Blood Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Fri 07-13-2007)

What They SayAngels of mercy, gunmen for God... Centuries ago, man\'s Armageddon birthed the vampires\' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican\'s autho...

Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-11-2007)

... the same authority as other cops or the military. And this is one of the main plots of the movie, the relationship between the Wolf Brigade and the other public forces that help control things in this volatile country. We\'re introduced after the prol...

Trinity Blood Vol. #1 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-20-2007)

What They SayCenturies ago, man\'s Armageddon birthed the vampires\' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican\'s authority. The true battle between holine...


Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-03-2008)

...strust of authority that fills the entire series. These sequences are certainly fun to watch and it does move the story forward, but it really doesn\'t feel like it fits in there. The other thing that throws off the pacing of these episodes is that a ...

Black Cat Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Fri 03-07-2008)

...ing their authority causes Chronos to try and take more of a role in events, with only limited success; and the biggest bounty in history is placed on Creed\'s head… It took me to volume four, but I think I\'ve finally figured out what Black Cat...

Witchblade Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-30-2008)

What They SayAn unsteady family painstakingly built will crumble at the whim of unyielding authority, this time leaving Masane alone and frozen by the harsh results of their icy grip. Little Rihoko\'s become a pawn in an experiment to dissect love. But ou...

Kiddy Grade Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-01-2008)

...k against authority and continues to believe in people’s right to not be ruled over but rather properly governed. Kiddy Grade was a series that had a real slow start during its first third but it really picks up in the second third before it st...


Speed Grapher Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Fri 04-13-2007)

...egard for authority, that\'s she\'s impossible not to love, and her treatment of the people around her only makes her more amusing. Suitengu is a cookie-cutter anime villain, who clearly has his own plans that are as-yet unrevealed. There\'s some tim...

Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-19-2007)

...itions of authority who have issues with men like Vitalis. Remi\'s first visit to a big city when they arrive in Bordeaux is fascinating since it\'s unlike anything he\'s seen before. He ends up in some bad situations when separated and he gets to see ...

Samurai Gun Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Thu 04-26-2007)

... to their authority lightly, either, and has set up a special Anti-Samurai Gun Unit, led by the devious and ruthless Watou. This disc opens by giving some of the main characters their own introductory episodes that try to give a little of their backgr...

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Wed 08-09-2006)

...power and authority, this episode does nearly as much to reverse everything established in the last several plotlines, as the prior episode. At this episode's conclusion, Dew and Sara are fleeing the angry resistance, again threatening to head off in ...


Samurai Champloo Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 08-29-2005)

...using his authority - while