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Sir John Tavener to score Universal's sci-fi drama, THE CHILDREN OF MEN
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-17-2006)
In one of the most prestigious composer assignments this year, Sir John Tavener has been engaged by Universal Pictures to compose original music for Alfonso Cuarón's upcoming film THE CHILDREN OF MEN. Tavener, one of the most respected composers of contem... "Children of Men"
by Rachel Reitsleff (Mon 12-25-2006)
In Children of Men, the foreseeable future is bleak and horrible. This isn’t a new concept – in fiction (or real-life concerns) – but director Alfonso Cuaron gives it a compelling, absorbing texture that draws us into what’s happen... X-Men Evolution Producer Talks About Season 3
by Jim Harvey (Thu 10-31-2002)
Comics2Film's
Jim Harvey caught up with Craig Kyle, one of the head producers for X-Men:
Evolution, to talk about not only his work on the hit animated Kids'WB!
series, but how he got into animation and what attracted him to doing X-Men:
Evolution. An... 
AZKABAN director eyeing THE CHILDREN OF MEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-27-2004)
While promoting HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, director Alfonso Cuaron told Sci Fi Wire/i> that he may turn P.D. James dystopic science fiction novel THE CHILDREN OF MEN into his next film. "That's a big possibility," Cuaron said to the website... Previewing X-Men Evolution's 'Spykecam'
by Frank Garcia (Fri 01-26-2001)
The buzzwords in the comics industry these days seems to be `Let`s Reboot!` With Marvel Comics> currently relaunching `from scratch` Ultimate books for Spider-Man> and X-Men, this activity has extended to Marvel`s animated series such as Spider-Man Unlimi... X-MEN: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS
by Jason Henderson (Thu 07-06-2000)
In a quiet Connecticut town, two children, a girl and a boy, run from their house in the middle of the night. Their parents have been slain before their eyes, and now they run, without thinking, to the grounds of their elementary school. Their parents’ ki... X-MEN: On Location, Part 2
by Bryan Cairn (Fri 04-07-2000)
In terms of heroes and villains, the X-Men universe is filled with some of the coolest and most colorful characters around. It must have been hard to nail down who should appear in the movie. Once that was determined, it should have been even more difficu... New CHILDREN OF MEN poster
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-25-2006)
Blackfilm has a look at the CHILDREN OF MEN poster, you can see it attached above.The film is a sci-fi thriller from director Alfonso Cuaron and stars Clive Owen, Julianne Moore and Michael Caine.CHILDREN OF MEN's plot synopsis reads: In 2027, in a chaoti... X2: X-MEN UNITED
by John Ringer (Fri 05-02-2003)
X2: X-MEN UNITED is a worthy continuation of the 2000 X-MEN, which brought the Marvel superhero (and supervillain) mutant metaphors to the big screen. Like its predecessor, X2 works as both straight huge-budget science-fiction and as a parable for the dif... Army Men: Air Tactics
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Thu 04-06-2000)
3DO has indebted history with its FRP Might & Magic series (which recently got its eighth member) and the unsurpassed strategically oriented trilogy Heroes of Might & Magic, which will surely get the title of VIG (very important games) in some probable Co... MEN Want Moore
by News Editor (Thu 06-16-2005)
Julianne Moore is in talks to star in CHILDREN OF MEN with Clive Owen. The sci-fi project is set in the near future, in a world sent into turmoil when people lose the ability to have children. Moore would play "the first woman to become pregnant in nearl... Code Name: Golden - A Conversation with X-MEN Author Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
The X-Men film may not be out until July 14, but Christopher Golden is already excited. After all, the paperback version of his X-Men novel, X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE, will be out May 1. `Of all the media tie-in stuff I`ve done, it`s one of the books I`m... Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children
by Dani Moure (Fri 06-02-2006)
What They SayTwo years later...
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is the much anticipated sequel to Square\'s top selling game Final Fantasy VII: a full blown CGI movie!
After Cloud saved the world from Sephiroth, the citizens of the planet begin suffe... CAPTAIN AMERICA: DEAD MEN RUNNING #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 02-07-2002)
A group of US commandos make their way through the Colombian jungles, with a the cocaine mafia on their trail and a group of Colombian children in tow. It seems like a hopeless situation, but help comes in an unexpected form as Captain America arrives on ... X-Men 3
by Development Heck (Fri 12-30-2005)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Action/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Marvel Entertainment.Project Phase: Pre-production.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Grammer, Vinnie Jones, Eric Dane.Who'... Fantastic Children Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
by Jennifer Rocks (Fri 07-04-2008)
What They SayOver the course of many years in many different lands a group of mysterious children called "The Children of Béfort" have been seen time and time again. They spend long months and years traveling from place to place searching for one particul... Comicscape - January 25, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-25-2006)
Last week's admittedly meandering column about sex and women in popular comics didn't garner much mail, but it lit the comment section on fire. I thought that a column about everybody's favorite subject (or at least mine and Al's) would at least get me a ... ULTIMATE X-MEN
by Russell Lissau (Wed 12-20-2000)
Before you read the first issue of Ultimate X-Men, you’ve got to do one important thing: Forget everything you know about Professor Charles Xavier’s merry band of mutants.Forget the heroes you love. Forget the villains you hate. Forget the costumes. Forge... PRINCE OF SPACE / INVASION OF THE NEPTUNE MEN
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-26-2006)
Dark Sky Films has become one of the leading packagers of vintage psychotronic films in a relatively short time, picking up rights to some choice titles that have never had an official DVD release in the USA. Recently they began a line of “Drive-In Double... THE CONQUEROR'S CHILD: Fiction Review
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
The James Tiptree, Jr., Memorial Award (named for the nom de plume of the late science fiction author Dr. Alice Sheldon) is given each year for an outstanding work of role-expanding speculative fiction. On the last weekend of July 2000, during the awards ... Marvel Adds Trade Paperbacks
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-22-2002)
Marvel Comics has added 46 new titles to its trade paperback backlist."We've seen explosive growth both in the number of titles added to our backlist, and subsequent trade paperbacks sales," says Marvel marketing communications manager Bill Rosemann. "So ... Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
After a successful run with indie publisher Shooting Star Press, Tom Waltz and Casey Malone's CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE has found a new home in trade paperback form at IDW. The black and white miniseries tells the chilling story of a black ops squad of only ... Fantastic Children Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Thu 02-22-2007)
What They SayThrough a cycle of reincarnations, seven scientists, the children of Befort from the planet Greece, scour the Earth for Princess Tina. They need her in order to return to their home planet and stop humanity damaging the universal balance bet... Fantastic Children Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Thu 03-22-2007)
What They SayThoma has brought Helga and her friend Chitto to an island far away from civilisation. But the child with white hair will waste no time in finding them though... Meanwhile, on the mainland, Detective Cooks discovers recordings about the exi... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... I hate weeks like this…
by Matt Kamen (Sat 01-13-2007)
...mmended.
Children of Men
One of the most chilling dystopian futures committed to film arrives on DVD here in the UK, while the US is only just getting the movie in cinemas. Makes a change! While a notable departure from PD James' novel on ... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
I got a great batch of mail from last week's column about Marvel's Ultimate and DC's All-Star imprints. But before we get to your letters, a couple of things happened in the comic world upon which I must opine. The X3 trailer hit the web on Monday. You ca... Star Trek: New Voyages and the Nebula Conundrum
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-17-2008)
....’s CHILDREN OF MEN, the Nolan brother’s THE PRESTIGE, Wachowski’s V FOR VENDETTA, and Steven Moffat’s DOCTOR WHO episode “Blink”). But after some close scrutiny the board decided that “World Enough and Time&rd... Hell Baby Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Mon 12-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideshi HinoTranslated by:Hiroo YamagataAdapted by:What They SayFrom one of Japan\'s most accomplished artists comes this new graphic novel, the unsettling saga of twin sisters born on a dark and stormy night in Tokyo: one nor... Men of Valor
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Wed 10-27-2004)
Since 2015 revolutionized the military-based first person shooter genre, you can't swing a dead cat in a videogame store without knocking over piles of WWII and Vietnam based shooter games. For those of you not in the know, let's hop in the Action... Altered Lives, Altered Loves: Tiptree Award Winner Suzy McKee Charnas
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
Winning the Tiptree Award for feminist science fiction caps a fascinating chapter in the writing life of Suzy McKee Charnas. Thirty years after the writing of the first book in the dystopian Holdfast Chronicles, Charnas finishes the series with THE CONQUE... MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SERIES BASED ON X-MEN, WOLVERINE (Sun 12-09-2007)
NEW YORK, NY - December 9, 2007 - Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today plans to publish two new manga series based on Marvel Entertainment's highly popular X-Men serie...The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... PREVIEW: X-Men Legends
by James Stevenson (Fri 09-03-2004)
When Activision invited Cinescape to check out the newest build of X-MEN LEGENDS, we jumped at the chance. After getting several hours with the game, it may go down as the best X-MEN game ever.X-MEN LEGENDS is for all intents and purposes a beat 'em up ga... Publisher releases partial list of 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME
by Eric Moro (Thu 09-20-2001)
"You have voted; we have tallied the results; and come October and November, we will reveal to you the 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME, celebrating Marvel's 40-year history," said Director of Editorial Operations Bob Greenberger to a packed Comic-C... X-MEN: X-Planations
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 07-12-2000)
So, you`re all ready to see what`s supposed to be the summer`s next blockbuster, X-Men, only there`s one problem. You have absolutely no idea what an `X-Man` is. Sure, you`ve seen the sly Senator Kelly mock-TV ads, which warn that mutants are nasty and ev... Comicscape - May 12, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-12-2004)
OPINION: While it's too soon to say whether the X-Men "ReLoad" event will be a success, it's equally true that it's too soon to say (to paraphrase Douglas Adams) it has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. Reactions to M... Oscar Nominees (2006)
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-23-2007)
...by, "Children of Men"; William Monahan, "The Departed"; Todd Field and Tom Perrotta, "Little Children"; Patrick Marber, "Notes on a Scandal." 9. Original Screenplay: Guillermo Arriaga, "Babel"; Iris Yam... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... X-MEN: EVOLUTION
by Steve Fritz (Mon 10-30-2000)
When I first heard of the new animated series based on the Marvel`s X-Men, what didn`t impress me was the subject matter. I`ll be honest and say the last series on Fox Kids left me cold with its over-dramatic, if not darn right soap-operatic, tone and hon... DNA Hunter Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-03-2002)
What They SayFeaturing the voice talents of Kylie Ireland and Misty Rain!
After losing her fiancee, Youji, to a mountain climbing accident, Mai (Kylie Ireland) is determined to have his baby. With a determination of steel, she approaches his associates ... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Fantastic Children Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Tue 07-31-2007)
What They SayTina's body had been turned into a terrible weapon. The only possible way to save her was to transfer her soul to faraway Earth. Before she was sent away, Tina and Soran vowed to meet each other once again on Earth. Now that all her memories ... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
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SCRIPT
Children of Men, Alfonso Cuaron, Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby (Universal Studios)
Doctor Who: Blink, Steven Moffat (BBC/The Sci-Fi Channel)
Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro (Time/Warner)
The Prestige, ... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of editorial content to keep you sane at work. Talking about men in long underwear beating the hell out of each other always trumps filling out TPS reports. For those of you checking in again, th... Comicscape February 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-09-2005)
Being that this is my first regular column for Comicscape, I've decided to devote an entire column to my favorite subject: me. That's right this column is all about yours truly. Settle in while I recount my earliest memories of sitting in a hospital wi... David Mamet to direct "Redbelt" for Sony
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-13-2007)
... Ejiofor (Children of Men) will star in the film as a Jiu-Jitsu master who has eschewed prizefighting to operate a self-defense studio. When he is conned by a cabal of movie stars and fight promoters, he must enter the ring to fightin order to regain h... Rurouni Kenshin Vol.#11
by Megan Lavey (Sat 02-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nobuhiro WatsukiTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:What They SayWith Misao's help, Kaoru finally manages to locate Kenshin in Kyoto - at the home of Hiko Seijuro, his master in the school of Hiten Mitsurugi. Having convinc... Elfman Unchained
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-05-2006)
...dtrack to CHILDREN OF MEN, Alfonso Cuaron's film based on P.D. James' acclaimed science-fiction novel, starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore and Michael Caine. The film features original music by acclaimed contemporary concert composer John Tavener, as w... National Society of Film Critics pick "Pan's Labyrinth"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 01-08-2007)
...een Pans, Children of Men, Departed and a few other films. I can't wait to see the nominations! Singleton singles out Ejiofor for 'Black Panther' role (Tue 08-14-2007)
... seen in 'Children of Men', and also played the bounty hunter known only as The Operative in 'Serenity'.Mumbling Kitsune: Death Note: Two Endings
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-13-2008)
Last week's Mumbling Kitsune took an in-depth look at Light Yagami, the twisted genius at the head of Death Note. Was his ambitious desire to wipe out the scum of the world by writing their names in a bewitched notebook a worthy endeavor, or was he just p... Take A Look At X-Men 1.5
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-13-2002)
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Comics Continuum
scored a first look at box art and promotional materials for the upcoming DVD
release X-Men 1.5 Collectors' Edition. As has been reported, this
is an updated edition of the original X-Me... THE X-MEN: Senator Kelly Speaks! A conversation with Bruce Davison
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-22-2000)
`Invisibility!` laughs actor Bruce Davison. `My favorite super power, I guess, would be invisibility. As an actor, I always try to be invisible as possible. That’s how I felt in life. As a kid, I was always trying to be the invisible person.`Bruce Davison... The X-Men Evolve for season two
by Rob Allstetter (Sat 09-15-2001)
The Xavier Institute is about to get a little more crowded. When the second season of Kids' WB!'s X-MEN: EVOLUTION which takes the bulk of Marvel's mutant characters and turns them into teenagers for a Saturday morning audience gets underway on Sept. 29... X-Men: TLS Interview : Young X-Men (Tue 05-23-2006)
In this interview, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Ben Foster and Anna Paquin talk about their high school experiences, who impressed them on the red carpet, and how their friends reacted to their roles in the film.Mark Fergus Interview, Iron Man (Mon 02-26-2007)
MoviesOnline recently caught up with writer/director Mark Fergus ("Children of Men," "First Snow") and asked him about writing the screenplay for the upcoming "Iron Man" which is currently in pre-production and slated to start shooting next month for rele...X-MEN: Len Wein
by Craig D. Reid (Wed 07-19-2000)
If you think Wolverine`s creator enjoyed the great outdoors and beauty of the backwood trails of Canada while growing up, you`re wrong. Len Wein was born and raised in the Bronx in New York City, attended college out on Long Island, Farmingdale specifical... X-MEN Director: Bryan Singer
by Steve Fritz (Mon 07-17-2000)
The recently released Sabretooth action figure comes with one additional doll, a dead policeman. Bryan Singer pointed out that the cop`s face is actually his own. So, he admits, he does have his own action figure, even if the way it came about he finds ra... X-MEN VISIONARIES: JOE MADUREIRA
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-08-2000)
There`s something odd about Marvel`s pumping out a collection like X-Men Visionaries: Joe Madureira. Here, Marvel urges the reader to simply enjoy the art—which is remarkable—and ignore the stories, which have great gaping holes struck through them. Why? ... Fantastic Children Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-06-2006)
What They SayAs the Children of Befort continue their centuries long search, the investigation over their reappearance has drawn Detective Cooks into the depths of the mysterious Ged Group. Meanwhile Thoma, Helga and Chitto continue to develop their frien... Fantastic Children Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Wed 05-23-2007)
What They SayWith Helga missing, in the hands of the GED Group, Thoma finds help from the last place he unexpected is his search. Meanwhile, the GED Group are desperately trying to catch their own runaway, Kirchner, who grows more dangerous the longer he... GHOST OF MARS: John Carpenter
by John Thonen (Thu 09-07-2000)
The Internet has become an amazing source of information on past, current and upcoming films, but, the net’s very nature has also made it a breeding ground for gossip and misinformation, particularly for actors and filmmakers with strong cult followings. ... BSX presents SEPTEMBER DAWN by William Ross
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-21-2007)
BuySoundtrax Records announces the release of the September Dawn – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack composed by William Ross. The film, directed by Christopher Cain (Young Guns, Gone Fishing), is a Romeo and Juliet story set against the back... X-MEN: MAGIK
by James Busbee (Thu 10-05-2000)
One of the most overlooked aspects of writer Chris Claremont’s original run on the Uncanny X-Men was his ability to create endless, completely believable worlds for his heroes to visit. Whether the X-Men visited the Japanese underworld, the Scottish coast... X-MEN LEGENDS
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-23-2004)
The beat 'em up is a genre that has quietly faded to the side and hasn't had many revolutions on the consoles in recent years. X-MEN LEGENDS takes that style of gameplay, adds a ton of depth to it, four-player support and quite frankly is one of the best ... Fantastic Children Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-26-2007)
What They SayA centuries long tale of love, war, and revenge comes to a close as the true identities of the children are revealed. On the planet of Greecia Thoma will learn not only learn the taste of defeat at the hands of Dumas, but he will also gain kn... THE X-MEN: On Location
by Bryan Cairn (Thu 04-06-2000)
In a dimly lit distillery turned seedy Canadian redneck trucker bar, something`s about to go down. An enraged and hulking patron with a sharp knife suddenly lunges at a stranger sporting a distinctive pointy hairstyle, a leather jacket, and lumberjack shi... '30 Days of Night' on DVD this February
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-17-2007)
...y Huston (Children of Men), '30 Days of Night' pits a small band of humans against blood-thirsty vampires in a frozen Alaskan town. Director David Slade turns the pages of the harrowing graphic novel into a visceral experience of pure fright that... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Fantastic Children Vol. #1 (also w/CD)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-07-2006)
What They SayA strange group of kids called \"The Children of Befort\" are searching for the girl who is the key to their happiness. For 500 years they wandered from life to life seeking for her reincarnation. Yet, they cannot live for more than 11 years ... Paperback Review: Movie London
by Pat Ferrara (Sat 05-24-2008)
...DETTA and CHILDREN OF MEN just to name a few. At a price tag of $14.95 this book is a must for anyone traveling across the pond this summer.
Movie London Giveaway
Courtesy of our friends over at Titan Books, we have a total of five copies of Movie Lo... Fantastic Children Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-16-2006)
What They SayWhile searching for the missing Helga, Thoma meets the Children of Befort, who are also looking for her. At the same time, Helga and Chitto, who had set out to sea in a rowboat, are rescued by a research ship belonging to the Ged Group, who a... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... MEN IN BLACK and JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES
by Steve Fritz (Mon 09-18-2000)
About a decade ago, television networks began absorbing and/or tying up independent animation studios. The payoff is it`s now much harder for independent animation studios to survive. Networks that used to be interested in buying new series from them are ... X-MEN: MAGIK
by James Busbee (Wed 10-04-2000)
One of the most overlooked aspects of writer Chris Claremont’s original run on the Uncanny X-Men was his ability to create endless, completely believable worlds for his heroes to visit. Whether the X-Men visited the Japanese underworld, the Scottish coast... PAN'S LABYRINTH on DVD this Week
by News Editor (Mon 05-14-2007)
...oacute;n (Children of Men) and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Babel) • Interactive Director’s notes and sketches, including a video prologue by del Toro • Storyboard/Thumbnail Comparisons • Galleries o DDT creature design/Production ... X-MEN: ROAD TRIPPIN'
by Jason Henderson (Wed 07-12-2000)
X-Men: Road Trippin` is a diverting if highly uneven collection of stories--culled helter-skelter from about twenty-five years of X-Men and X-Men-related comics--that play in some way or another off the concept of the `road trip,` or at the very least the... X-Men Encyclopedia Contributor Eric J. Moreels Hits The Books
by Kevin Leung (Mon 02-10-2003)
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Marvel
recently announced volume two of the Marvel Encyclopedia series,
due in book stores in April. The book is specifically timed to come out in
conjunction with the X-Men movie. That's because this volum... X-MEN: THE SEARCH FOR CYCLOPS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 10-11-2000)
Evil has many faces. But what if one day you woke up and discovered that one of them was your own? To make matters worse, what if it was one you didn’t even recognize? Sound confusing? Then welcome to Cyclops’ world. Struck with amnesia and merged with on... Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)
The Board of Trustees for the Marshall Public Library called a bureaucratic time-out on Wednesday of last week regarding the removal of Craig Thompson's BLANKETS and Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME. The board had intended to vote on the removal of the books af... Fantastic Children Vol. #6
by Bryan Morton (Mon 12-24-2007)
What They SayThe GED Group\'s facility is attacked and secured by Gueroca\'s forces. From his spaceship high above, Dumas sends the Greecian scientists falling to the earth below as part of his final revenge against them. Gherta opens a mysterious part ... Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)
Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit... Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)
It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long... Two takes on X-MEN 2
by Eric Moro (Mon 07-23-2001)
While promoting his work on OSMOSIS JONES at the Comic-Con International: San Diego, producer Zak Penn let loose his latest project screenwriting chores on the upcoming X-MEN 2. How can this be, cry loyal fan boys the world over? Apparently, both David H... X-MEN: David Hayter - Part I
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 08-03-2000)
He`s the X-Man you never knew. Shortly before X-Men finally opened on July 14, many fans were surprised to learn that an unknown screenwriter named David Hayter was receiving sole `Screenplay` credit. Director Bryan Singer and executive producer Tom DeSan... X-MEN PREQUELS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 06-28-2000)
To prepare for this summer`s X-Men movie, Marvel Comics has released three X-Men movie prequel comics: X-Men Movie Prequel: Magneto, X-Men Movie Prequel: Rogue and X-Men Movie Prequel: Wolverine. And who can blame them? If all goes well, the movie could f... X-Men Legend II: Rise of Apocalypse Arrives for PSP
by News Editor (Thu 10-20-2005)
The epic battle to save humankind continues on the PSP system with the release of X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse. Building on the deep customization and storyline of the console games, X-Men Legend II: Rise of Apocalypse for the PSP features fo... Producer Talks X-Men 2 Wrap, X3 Anticipation
by Dave Richards (Wed 11-27-2002)
That fate of mutant
and mankind has been decided. What happened? Sorry we won't know till May
of next year, when X-Men 2 hits the big screens.
Anderson Jones of
E! Online
reported in his Movie
Scoop column that principal photography has wrapped on... Teen Stars from śHigh School Musical ť to śRoll Bounce ť Celebrate with Starlight Starbright Children ™s Foundation at NARUTOTM Premiere (Tue 06-05-2007)
San Francisco, CA, June 05, 2007 " Teen stars celebrated this weekend at the SPECIAL GALA PREMIERE of NARUTO™ THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW benefiting STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles on...Comicscape: What Expands Must Contract
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-10-2008)
Marvel discussed its plans for the coming months at the Diamond Comics Distributors' retailer summit in Las Vegas on Monday. Brian Michael Bendis arrived as a surprise guest and detailed some of his upcoming projects, including a third Avengers serie... Exposing X-TREME X-MEN
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 09-30-2002)
Marvel Comics has released a preview of X-TREME X-MEN: X-POSE #1, the two-issue mini-series that launches on Nov. 13.X-TREME X-MEN: X-POSE is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Arthur Ransom and covers by Rodolfo Migliari. It involves two TV reporter... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... MYSTERY MEN
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-26-2000)
The mythology of the superhero, with which nearly every member of society is familiar in some way or another, is a fertile field for satire, as was once the super spy genre, and MYSTERY MEN very nearly pulls off a good one, but stumbles with a good lookin... X-MEN: On Set with the Cast and Crew
by Bryan Cairns (Thu 05-04-2000)
`I am Apocalypse,` imitates director Bryan Singer, adapting the villain`s voice from the popular cartoon series. Okay, so someone`s in a jovial mood and why not? Singer and Executive Producer Tom DeSanto have had some pretty impressive toys to play wit... X-MEN News: Sabretooth at L.A. Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 05-22-2000)
X-Fans got a treat at the Los Angles comic Book and Science Fiction Convention on Sunday May 21, when Tyler Mane (who plays Sabertooth in the highly anticipated film) showed up on stage to answer questions from the audience. Fliers for the event had impli... Character Consensus and the Evolution of Heroes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-04-2006)
Readers often lambaste comic writers for screwing up their favorite characters. From EMERALD TWILIGHT to IDENTITY CRISIS to CIVIL WAR, nothing burns comic fans more than a wildly out-of-character depiction of a treasured childhood icon. Writer Ron Marz ... Comicscape - July 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-13-2005)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful. This is my last column before San Diego Comic Con. After the con, I'll have a lot to write about, depending on what I catch while there. Most of the time, I'll talk to publishers about my own proposed miniseries (IMMORTALS)... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Vol. #1
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 09-30-2008)
Be careful when setting up elaborate schemes to steal your best friend’s wife, he‘ll come back and make your life miserable.
Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Yura AriwaraTranslator: N/AAdaptation: N/A
What They Say:"To those who betraye... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... What To Do If You Are Kidnapped By An Evil Scientist Out To Harvest Your Dreams
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 02-05-2007)
I have been having some seriously whacked-out dreams of late. I attribute these nocturnal mind trips to an overabundance of Taco Bell’s big beef burrito and one too many episodes of Charmed.
No longer does my subconscious wander through ... Desperate Carnal Housewives Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-23-2006)
What They SayThree housewives are required to attend a parent conferencing because their children were causing trouble in school. At the school, they are welcomed by two male employees who tell them that the school is closed. The men lead them to an old a... Samurai Champloo Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-15-2005)
What They SayNo cash! Mugen, Jin and Fuu need money fast. Fuu tries to model, but it turns out to be a trap. When they arrive in the capital city, they delay their quest to join an eating contest, but find out the hard way they need to watch who they ha... 'X-Men' season one volume one coming to DVD (Thu 05-15-2008)
Liberation Entertianment has released details of its DVD release of the X-Men animated show: Born into a world that hates and fears them the X-Men are mutants, genetically gifted human beings with superpowers – The next link in human evolution an...'Iron Man', 'Wolverine & X-Men' head for Nicktoons (Wed 03-19-2008)
From a press release NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicktoons Network, Nickelodeon's 24-hour animation channel, has joined forces with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. NYSE: MVL, to bring iconic heroes Wolverine and Iron Man from the page and big screen ...Serial Experiments Lain Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 03-16-2004)
What They SayKNIGHTS: a super hacker group that has great influence in the wired. No one knows who the members are, but they control information and sometimes develop and distribute illegal information equipment. When Lain metaphorsizes her physical self ... DAREDEVIL: YELLOW - Tim Sale
by Russell Lissau (Mon 11-27-2000)
Now that the Batman: Dark Victory maxi-series has come to an end, artist Tim Sale is ready to fully focus on his next comics project, which will star everyone’s favorite blind superhero, Daredevil. The six-issue tale, simply titled Daredevil: Yellow, will... ALEX ROBINSON’S LOWER REGIONS #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-30-2007)
With this short, silent, standalone mini-graphic-novel, Alex Robinson invites you to explore his Lower Regions. I heard great things about Robinson and his Lower Regions, so I thought I’d check them out. There’s a lot going on in tho... X-Men 2 Round Up
by Dave Richards (Fri 07-12-2002)
Now
that production on X-Men 2 is in full swing, there is a whole slew
of news on the upcoming film. A scooper identified only as "April 27th"
talked to Dark Horizons
about the screen time devoted to certain characters in the movie.
The scooper says ... X-MEN
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-13-2000)
Well, for X-Men fans, the dream has finally come true: a multi-million dollar, star-studded movie version of their favorite comic book characters. I’ll leave it to those fans to debate whether this is a worthy adaptation of the source material. As for the... WE KEEP YOU SAFE
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 10-08-2006)
America was founded on several undeniable truths penned by our forefathers or Optimus Prime, depending on which generation you were born into. All men are equal. Freedom is all. Humans have the right to speak and worship as they choose ... unless there... Speed Grapher Vol. #5 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-26-2008)
What They SayTokyo has adopted a new tune, as a music box chimes in the night from Suitengu\'s palm. The tragic melody of a childhood stolen; a soul turned black at the hands of those seduced by greed. Draining the financial lifeblood of the nation, the G... Interview with Mike Carey
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 11-25-2006)
Writer Mike Carey is getting all technical on us, through his work with the Ultimate Universe's version of The Vision. Carey and artist Brandon Peterson have got five issues to further her story and we've got a few details from Carey on what that st... H.H. HOLMES: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLER
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-09-2004)
Modern American society is both appalled and fascinated by serial killers, from Henry Lee Lucas to Ted Bundy. However, the first known example of this breed so classified in United States history has been largely ignored. H.H. Holmes murdered at least nin... Janie Don't Got a Gun
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 10-15-2006)
Humans have violent tendencies, which is nothing new. Sometimes violence proves necessary for survival, and sometimes we're just kind of a twisted species. A quick, historical study will reveal the thousands of methods and instruments people came up wit... Otaku Unite!
by Luis Cruz (Tue 02-13-2007)
What They SayExplore the world of otaku, the devoted fans of Japanese animation. Since the introduction of Speed Racer to the U.S., these men, women and children have built a community based on their common love for this uniquely imaginative medium. Throu... Speedgrapher Vol. #5 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-23-2007)
What They SayTokyo has adopted a new tune, as a music box chimes in the night from Suitengu\'s palm. The tragic melody of a childhood stolen; a soul turned black at the hands of those seduced by greed. Draining the financial lifeblood of the nation, the G... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Comicscape - November 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-16-2005)
The comic industry and its fans have often called WATCHMEN the greatest comic ever written the medium's CITIZEN KANE, if you will. This month, TIME agreed and named Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's seminal work one of the top 100 novels of the 20th century.... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... X3: Hugh Jackman on the evolution of Wolverine
by Chris Brown (Thu 05-18-2006)
Comics2Film's thechrisbrown had a chance to visit the 'X-Men: The Last Stand' press roundtables in NY this past weekend and sit down with Hugh Jackman to talk, and not talk about the Wolverine prequel, Batman rumors, and, of course, all things X-Men 3. ... Comicscape - April 26, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-26-2006)
Greetings, my seething minions, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE brilliance. This will likely sound boring at first, but I promise it gets better: last week, The Wall Street Journal published a disturbing little story about product placement dea... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-13-2000)
Well, it has taken almost 40 years, but finally, X-MEN has come to town. In the beginning it was Professor X, Cyclops, Beast, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and The Angel donned in blue and gold and sporting the familiar X insignia versus Magneto, Mastermind, Toad... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)
We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi... Comicscape - April 12, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-12-2006)
After years of starts and stops, Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's LOST GIRLS will see print in August of this year in a three-volume hardcover set from Top Shelf Productions. The idea is classic Moore -- three of literature's most famous female protagonist... Comiscape - February 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-22-2006)
Ever since Max Fleischer's theatrical Superman cartoons amazed children in 1941, comic books have remained almost synonymous with animation. The connection should seem obvious enough -- still drawings invigorated with motion and sound. Animation almost se... X-MEN LEGENDS sequel announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-21-2004)
After proving to be a critical and commercial hit with consumers, Activision has announced plans to create a sequel to their best-selling X-MEN LEGENDS video game. Raven Software, the developer of the first game, will return to create the follow-up (which... Comicscape - April 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-27-2005)
Before we dive in, there's a new, official-type e-mail address you can reach me at. You can still get me at kurtamacker@yahoo.com, but now comicscape@cinescape.com is up and it comes directly to me. It mostly just makes me look slightly official when I'... LOST CONTINENT
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 01-08-2002)
“Dinosaurs and men, whoa gotta miss that one.” So went the words of wisdom from my Uncle Merle concerning Robert L. Lippert’s ode to mountain climbing, LOST CONTINENT. Quickly pointing out there were pictures of women featured prominently on the back of t... Alas, Poor Yorick
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another entry into the Comicscape canon! Last week, I had to pick between two important subjects – the return of Captain America – temporary or not – and the conclusion of DC/Vertigo’s fantas... X-Men 2 Prequel Comics
by Dave Richards (Mon 12-16-2002)
X-Fan
reported that Marvel is planning two prequel comic books to coincide with
the release of X-Men 2 next year. The first comic features Wolverine
and is written by Brian Vaughn with art by Tom Mandrake. The comic is called
X-Men 2 Movie Prequel: Wo... Fantastic Children Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Wed 07-11-2007)
What They SayHelga goes to Clairmont, where the memories of her past lives as Serafine and Christina are reawakened. Lost in a forest heavy with mist, a young Princess Tina is rescued by a boy whose body is half made of stell. Ten years later, Tina\'s l... Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)
The subject of censorship and editing in anime is perhaps the most commonly discussed topic in the industry. This applies even more so to almost every complaint and angry editorial you'll ever hear. However, there's something going on in the anime world l... DST Signs X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND License With Marvel
by News Editor (Thu 02-02-2006)
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles recently signed its newest license, Marvel character based upcoming blockbuster X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND. Under an agreement with Marvel Entertainment, DST will start development and production of several collectible pro... Fantastic Children Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-15-2006)
What They SayHelga goes to Clairmont, where the memories of her past lives as Serafine and Christina are reawakened. And going back even further in time, there is the planet Greecia...
Lost in a forest heavy with mist, a young Princess Tina is rescued by... X-Men 2: Sets Galore!
by Heidi Meeley (Thu 10-24-2002)
Sidebar:
Entertainment
Weekly was given an X2 Exclusive with the publication
of seven new publicity shots from the movie, and an additional eight
images as online exclusives. Here is a samp... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Drifting Classroom Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 12-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the aftermath of a strange earthquake, an entire elementary school vanishes, leaving nothing but a hole in the ground. While parents mourn and authorieties investigate... Comicscape - April 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)
OPINION: Before getting onto the topic of this week's column, I'd like to thank everyone who wrote in expressing their condolences on the death of my cat and who gave me their vote of confidence regarding the way I handled the mean-spirited e-mail from a ... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... 2007: The Year in Review, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-04-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to the second part of the Comicscape’s 2007: The Year-in Review. Last week, I touched on five of the biggest stories in comics from the past year. This week, we’ve got a few more. Thankfully, the ... Berry: X-MEN 2 & BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-07-2001)
While promoting MONSTERS BALL in New York, Halle Berry fielded questions about X-MEN 2 and JAMES BOND 20.When asked if she was going to be in the next Bond film, Berry answered, "You know what, I don't know and the truth is I'm trying to work out the date... THE GREAT RACE
by JEFF BOND (Mon 06-17-2002)
THE GREAT RACE is one of those movies that's a little hard to explain to anyone under the age of thirty. It's part of a wave of wacky period racing farces from the '60s that included AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, THOSE DARING YOUNG MEN IN THEIR JAUNTY ... Sure, Joss Whedon is up for X-MEN 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-12-2004)
We may have accidentally set in motion a chain of events that, at the worst, could develop into a full-blown rumor. The best case scenario? 20th Century Fox may have found their replacement for Bryan Singer on X-MEN 3.BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER creator Joss... X-TREME X-MEN Preview
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 10-08-2002)
Marvel Comics, which has declared October as "Claremonth" in honor of writer Chris Claremont, has released a preview of X-TREME X-MEN #19.Here's how Marvel describes the issue:"With the quick pace of life, it's not often that old friends get to take a bre... Chuck Austen writes UNCANNY X-MEN
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 02-11-2002)
Chuck Austen is the new writer of UNCANNY X-MEN, taking over with #410 of the Marvel Comics title. Austen says he's "nervous, but really, really excited" about the assignment on one of Marvel's best-selling titles. "I never expected ... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men, Part 3
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-27-2000)
Ray Park seems to be making a living out of playing villains cloaked in makeup. This is true of his latest role, that of Toad in X-Men, but the character allowed him to break the mold at least a little bit: although still covered in green greasepaint, his... Gordon Smith on Making Up X-MEN.
by Rob Alstetter (Tue 07-11-2000)
Like the way Mystique looks in the X-Men movie? Think Wolverine`s claws are cool? You can thank Gordon Smith, X-Men`s makeup supervisor for all the magic. Smith, who spends a great deal of time in research and development, came up with a wide assortment ... Comicscape - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)
Sex has long been a controversial subject in popular comics. I've thought about how comic creators and publishers approach sex and women, in particular. Never a dull subject to be sure, I'll try to keep this week's COMICSCAPE as tasteful as possible and s...