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Chinese Hero Vol.#03
by Ron Quezon (Mon 04-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayFifteen years have passed since Hero made a vow to Sword Saint to relinquish the path of vengeance. Unbeknownst to him, his son Jian is still alive and h... Chinese Hero Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Mon 05-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayAs a child, Hero\'s family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was tasked by the affluent head of a l... Chinese Hero Vol.#04
by Ron Quezon (Wed 05-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Sue YangWhat They SayAs a child, Hero\'s family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was entrusted, by the affluent head of a local t... 
Chinese Hero Vol.#02
by Ron Quezon (Tue 01-08-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayIt\'s been years since Hero lost his son and servant Sheng Nu to the abyss near the No Shadow School. Unbeknownst to Hero, they have survived, but n... Chinese Hero Vol.#05
by Ron Quezon (Thu 07-03-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ding Kin Lau / Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayHero rescues the missing people in Steel Bull Valley by defeating Steel Bull, the ruler of the valley. Before dying, Steel Bull lets out a... SURVIVE THE SUMMER!!! METRO SURVIVE VOL.2, CHINESE HERO VOL.6, MAGIC LOVER'S TOWER VOL.1&2 AVAILABLE NOW! (Fri 05-30-2008)
SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that Metro Survive vol. 2, the final volume of the series by Yuki Fujisawa, Chinese Hero vol. 6 by Wing Shing Ma, and the new series Magic Lover's Tower vol. 1 & 2 by Kao Yung & Kuan Liang, ...Imperfect * Hero (aka: Akaten * Hero) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 02-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Carolyn JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayLife hasn't been all too easy for Yuji Midorikawa, Gakusei Five's G-Green, ever since Madame Mayura of the Gurdark came to live with him. However, things just s... Small Manga Review: Chinese Hero (Wed 05-07-2008)
Ron\'s catching up on his pile a bit today with a small bodied look at the November 2007 release of Chinese Hero Vol. #4 by Wing Shing Ma from DrMaster Publications.Small Bodied Manga Review: Chinese Hero (Mon 04-07-2008)
Ron\'s working through a couple of volumes of this series and is starting off by looking at the September 2007 release of Chinese Hero Vol. #3 (of 9) from DrMaster.Chinese Hero Vol. #07
by Ron Quezon (Fri 09-26-2008)
Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Wing Shing MaTranslation: Yun ZhaoAdaptation: Gayle Tan
What They SayThe Three Elders begin their revolt against Taibo Jin without Fire, but not without consequences. Will Fire make it back in time to save his masters or i... HERO leads Chinese B.O.
by Mike Whybark (Tue 01-14-2003)
YAHOO! Entertainment News runs an AP item covering the Chinese success of HERO, a film depicting the unification of China under the Emperor Qin Shihuang's leadership over 2,000 years ago.The film has grossed $24 million since opening in December. HERO fea... Chinese Hero Vol. #08
by Ron Quezon (Thu 11-06-2008)
What They SayTaibo Jin is poisoned while battling Poison Master's Battle God of Poison, so Evil Child tracks down Poison Master and Jian to look for an antidote. Meanwhile, the A- and K-level face cards attack China Tower and spare no one in their path...... Manga Review: Chinese Hero (Mon 05-28-2007)
Even on the holidays we\'ve still got new things to talk about. Today, Ron Quezon is taking his stab at the manga world with a look at the February 2007 release of Chinese Hero Vol. #1 (of 9) from DrMaster.Crimson Hero Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Wed 07-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsuba TakanashiTranslated by:Naoko AmemiyaAdapted by:What They SayFormer star setter Tomoyo joins the ranks, and now the six players are an official team at Crimson Field High School! However, Nobara is so focused on trainin... Chinese Hero Vol.#06
by Ron Quezon (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Gayle TanWhat They SayAfter heeding the Heavenly Umbrella Elder\'s advice, Jian finds the Heavenly Umbrella to uncover the secrets hidden within it and learns several new mysteriou... Chinese Ghost Story, A
by Roman Martel (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.5
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 3
Presentation: 3
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 3
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
Acting: Cantonese: 4
English: 2
Music: 4
Overall: 3.5
Intro
... Madara Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tajima Sho-u/Otsuka EijiTranslated by:Michael NiyamaAdapted by:What They SayAmid the rubble following the explosion, Madara was nowhere to be found. While Kaos and Kirin await Madara\'s return, battles continue as word spreads... Berserk Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Jason DeAngelisAdapted by:What They SayGuts the feared Black Swordsman, finishes his desperate battle with the monstrous Count, cutting and blasting the hideous abomination to gory scraps. But Guts w... Eyeshield 21 Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Sun 08-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Riichiro Inagaki / Yusuke MurataTranslated by:Allison Markin PowellAdapted by:What They SayWimpy Sena Kobayakawa has been running away from bullies all his life. But when the football gear comes on things change-Sena's speed a... HERO Production Start
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-30-2001)
Filming has officially started on helmer Zhang Yimou's HERO project in mainland China.The historical epic film, which stars Jet Li, Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung, is set is two centuries before "the Chinese Empire in China's warring states period." The fil... Cardcaptor Sakura Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Sun 05-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Maria Simpson, Athena Nibley and Althea NibleyAdapted by:What They SayWhen Sakura Kinomoto first became the Cardcaptor, finding the missing Clow Cards wasn't easy - she could never predict where or when they... Battle Royale Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 06-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takami Koushun and Taguchi MasayukiTranslated by:Tomo IwoAdapted by:What They SayOne class, 42 students, forced to fight to the death. As Shuuya and Noriko learn Shogo's shocking secret, other students take center stage in thi... Yu Yu Hakusho Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 07-12-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Togashi YoshiroTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayIN THE FLESH
Yusuke Urameshi is back! When the teenage delinquent surprised the Underworld by dying heroically, he was given a chance - just one - to return to ... City Hunter Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 04-18-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hojo TsukasaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayAction, brains, brawn and sex appeal - City Hunter's got it all!
When your life is in jeopardy and you have nowhere else to turn, you can count on one man: Saeba Ryo, the ... Shiki Tsukai Vol.#03
by Ben Leary (Fri 10-10-2008)
Creative Talent
Writer/Artist: To-ru Zekuu and Yuna Takanagi
Translated by: Mayumi Kobayashi
Adapted by: Mayumi Kobayashi
What They Say
Akira has an awesome destiny: he\'s the Shinra, a magical hero who can control the very forces of nature. He\'s... Afterschool Nightmare Vol.#03
by Gary Thompson (Wed 11-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Setona MizushiroTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Mallory ReavesWhat They SayA haughty classmate from the Dream World tries to make Mashiro his slave! Meanwhile, tension and heat between Sou and our gender-confused h... Wallflower Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Tue 05-10-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomoko HayakawaTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayA fabulous foursome of gorgeous guys may live in a magnificent mansion for free, but only if they can turn Sunako, the horror-movie-obsessed, fashion-illerate niece... Junk Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 10-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia Asamiya Translated by:Yoshihiro WatanabeAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayThe identity of the JUNK suit is revealed! And what a shocker! But now Hiro must save the pop idol Manami and her fans from a ticking time bomb. Als... Yongbi the Invincible Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Sun 02-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ki Woon Ryu/Jung Who MoonTranslated by:Chan BakAdapted by:What They SaySwords, Sorcery, and Silliness! Master swordsman YONGBI has an ancient amulet that is rumored to have mysterious powers. The only problem is that every thi... From Far Away Vol.#03
by Audrey Zarr (Wed 09-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HikawaTranslated by:Yuko SawadaAdapted by:What They SayWith each passing day, Noriko discovers more and more about the strange and chimerical world she now calls home. And the more she learns...the more frightened she ge... InuYasha (Action Edition) Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Sat 05-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayInuyasha has a new weapon to aid him as he and Kagome fight to reclaim the Shikon Jewel - his demon-father's great sword Tetsusaiga, or "Steel-Cleaving Fang." ... Fushigi Yûgi (Shojo Edition) Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Tue 08-03-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu WataseTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayWhat they say: Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high student who is suddenly transported into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. Surrounded by enemies w... Dead End (aka: The End) Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Fri 09-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shohei ManabeTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayShirou saves the day! Or did his friends save him instead... Nana, a sweet girl, but not quite the ordinary, decides to join the crew. But her timing is hor... Apocalypse Meow (aka: Cat Shit One) Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Tue 05-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Motofumi KobayashiTranslated by:Eiko McGregorAdapted by:What They SayA mission to recover a black box from a downed spy plane almost turns into an international incident. When Perky gets called for a top secret mission, Rats a... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 03-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Kyle Edward CookAdapted by:What They SayYuji Midorikawa is your typical high school student whose has a secret identity: He is Green in the high school battalion unit, Gakusei 5 (G5 for short). G5 is... TOP 12: We've got a HERO
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-30-2004)
Two years after its release in the far east, North American audiences finally had their chance to see HERO and they chose it as their favorite film at the box office this past weekend. Miramax's HERO netted an estimated $17.8 million over its first three ... Tail of the Moon Vol.#03
by Patricia Beard (Wed 04-25-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rinko UedaTranslated by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiAdapted by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiWhat They SayLord Hanzo readily agrees to Ieyasu\'s offer to take Usagi into his household to work as an herbalist - almost as quickly as he concurred with... FISTS OF FIRE, SWORDS OF DEATH
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 03-05-2003)
There’s been an explosion of vintage martial arts titles on the DVD market the past few years, with quality varying from digitally remastered transfers made direct from original negatives down to flicks that were recorded straight from local TV broadcasts... Cheeky Angel (aka Tenshi na Konamaiki) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 12-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nishimori HiroyukiTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayKicking butt and taking names has garnered Megumi a steady stream of fans, admirers, self-appointed bodyguards, and wannabe suitors, but Ichimonji Kobayashi i... Halloween Chopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
As you may have noticed, Halloween is coming up this week and- what, you didn’t know? Well take a look at a calendar, genius! Now that you’re way behind in making a costume, let me offer a couple Shopping List suggestions. Cut a big circle out of cardboar... Jet Li gets KISSed
by Craig D. Reid (Fri 07-06-2001)
All of the hype and excitement from the American press surrounding KISS OF THE DRAGON (KOD for short) is focused on the coincidence that Tcheky Karyo, who plays the lead villain, was in Luc Besson's LA FEMME NIKITA(1991), while co-star Bridget Fonda playe... Hulk smash puny shiny discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-28-2003)
This week I saw another one of those ads in a theater in which a "regular joe" (carpenter, stuntman, etc.) tells us how video piracy is picking his pocket. This is a serious issue, and I think we should all do our best to keep the digital video arena from... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Kyle Edward CookAdapted by:What They SayWho knew being roomies with a tyrant bent on conquering the earth would be such a headache. Yuji G5 of the Gakusei High School Battalion is finding this out th... THE KUNG FU MASTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-19-2002)
After working on WING CHUN, Donnie Yen turned to TV portraying famous Chinese hero Hung Hei-kwun, who had just been portrayed by Jet Li in NEW LEGEND OF SHAOLIN (and previously, Chen Kuan-tai in EXECUTIONERS FROM SHAOLIN). This video release covers the fi... DVD Heist ala Italy!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-07-2003)
Last night my lovely wife suggested we convert an entire wall in our living room into shelves for DVD storage.SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week, our spotlight falls like a deep dish pizza on one of the most satisfying theatrical releases of the year, paired ... Samurais & Dollar Discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-04-2004)
A few weeks ago I told you that I found a DVD in my raisin bran. Well, on a recent trip to my neighborhood Save-A-Lot store, a display of videos caught my eye. In among the cheap fishing and sports bloopers were stacks of DVDs in simple cardboard packagin... THE STORMRIDERS: Hong Kong's CGI Breakthrough.
by Craig Reid (Sun 01-23-2000)
While studying corn-pest predators in Illinois, I was once in the middle of `flat` nowhere, when suddenly the skies darkened and a tornado ominously swooped down and weaved a destructive path through a field I had just been in. The next thing I knew, my c... Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 01-09-2008)
Our first new Small Bodied Manga Reviews column for 2008 is now up and going as our review team tackles various titles that are ongoing. We\'ve bumped it up a bit for the first one of the year as we look at After School Nightmare and Night of the Beasts f...HERO BY NIGHT headed for small screen
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-14-2008)
Platinum Studios has announced plans for a television series based on D.J. Coffman's webcomic 'Hero by Night'. The announcement was made with partners IM Global who will handle worldwide distribution and will produce the project through their IM Glob... Monday morning Oscar Picker
by Brian Thomas (Mon 02-26-2007)
As I’m writing this column to meet a deadline before the Academy Awards ceremony, it’s my chance to play Nostoondamus and see if I can pick the Oscar winner for Animated Feature Film. Is I pick wrong, it’ll be posted here in indelible... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season Three
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-16-2008)
Updated April 16th
Congratulations conover
We hope you like DVD too! Because you won one! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working addres... ROGER RAMJET: HERO OF OUR NATION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 03-06-2002)
Flustering flywheels is that a ROGER RAMJET DVD I see before me?! Palpitating pogo sticks it is, replete with 15 fabulous episodes you'd be proud to watch with dear old mother. Seems the world isn't the wretched hellhole we've come to believe after all; n... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season Two
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-09-2008)
Updated April 9th
Congratulations miriama59
Second time is the charm! You're a winner! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address ... Meet Zoom Live At Hero Con (Fri 06-30-2006)
Fans attending this years Hero Con can visit the Zoom Suit booth to meet the star of the Zoom Suit series. Team Zoom is proud to announce their costumed hero will be on hand at Hero Con to meet fans, sign autographs and pose for pictures. Free posters...Hero Initiative coming to Motor City Con
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-15-2008)
From a press release
Los Angeles (May 14, 2008) – The Hero Initiative doesn’t want to bring you massive talent at just one convention this weekend, but rather two conventions! Hero will be at both Michigan’s Motor City Comic Con a... Marvel develops 'Planet Hulk' and 'Super Hero Squad' for animation (Tue 02-19-2008)
Marvel has publicly posted their quarterly earnings report. As is always the case, the report has several Easter Eggs for Comics2Film fans. Most interesting is the revelation of a 'Planet Hulk' direct-to-video animated feature, targeted for a February 20...Chinese Ghost Story, A
by Abood Rabbat (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Quick Overview:
Story: A
Music: A+
Art/CG: A+/A-
I meant to send a review of this amazing and exciting movie a soon as it came out a couple of weeks ago, but relocating has not allowed me the opportunity.
Technically, the video seems to be ta... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season One
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-02-2008)
Updated April 2nd
Congratulations to Rheul!
Miss the show no longer because you'll be watching the DVD soon! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a ... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season 2 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-11-2008)
Updated January 11th
Congratulations to krinshaw2
Your devotion to Hero History has made you our winner NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid... Spider-Man + Power Rangers = Team Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-30-2002)
Spider-Man
animated fans will want to tune in the weekend of September 7th and 8th as
cable's ABC Family Channel will be presenting the animated version of Marvel's
secret wars storyline.
The show, along
with multi-part segments of Power Ran... Chinese Ghost Story, A
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-08-2000)
What They SayBased on the well-known, live-action films of the same name, A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation is the fantastic tale of strange demons, hungry ghosts and timeless love. Tsui Hark is internationally well-know for his iconoclastic ... Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)
I’ve been planning for a few weeks to cover the new season of Who Wants to be a Super Hero airing now on the SCI-FI Channel. In some of my editorials, I’ve been a bit critical of the first season, but I’ve been convinced I must be m... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 3
by Craid D. Reid (Fri 06-16-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the unpretentious Woo, he talked about his next project WIND TALKERS, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 and Tom Cruise`s efforts as a stuntman and rock climber. In Part Two, we learned that the final pugilistic parley between Cruise a... Rune Soldier Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Sat 11-12-2005)
What They SayThis set will come on 6 discs in a chipboard box and contain all 24 episodes with English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles. These discs are the same as the original singles.The Review!The fantasy/comedy based on Ryu Mizuno\'s popul... "Everyone's Hero" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a DVD giveaway of the animated film Everyone's Hero.In the film, ten-year-old baseball fanatic Yankee Irving (voiced by newcomer Jake T. Austin) is always the last one picked for sandlot baseball games. But w... USPS Announces Super Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Tue 12-06-2005)
The United States Postal Service has unveiled their 2006 Commemorative Stamps. One of the sets will honor super heroes. This is the first stamp pane (20 stamps) honoring comic book super heroes to be issued by the Postal Service. Half of the stamps on the... Grand Prize Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' collector's DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-07-2008)
Updated April 7th
Congratulations to lexkal
The best show ever is now yours! You win the Collector's DVD set of Greatest American Hero!
NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you r... "Everyone's Hero" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-27-2007)
Mania's recent contest, a DVD giveaway of the animated film Everyone's Hero, has ended.The winners are:LisaPhillipAndreaSeanLauraIn the film, ten-year-old baseball fanatic Yankee Irving (voiced by newcomer Jake T. Austin) is always the last one picked for... Jonathan Clements Interview, Part 2
by Paul Jacques (Wed 02-02-2005)
In part 1 we looked back through Jonathan’s career, and got a feel for his origins, and the origins of anime and manga in the UK. In this section, we examine society and get an insight into the cruel world of commercial anime and manga production- i... 'Guitar Hero 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-23-2006)
Around a year ago, the world was introduced to the original Guitar Hero. Sure there had been many music games before it, but this one had that special something that propelled it to the top of the heap. The game had a deep level of immersion, and it ac... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Finale
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 09-08-2007)
Mistake number one was to make this season finale a two hour special. You know what can happen when you eat to much cheese don’t you? At any rate, that’s what we got, a two hour finale featuring Hyperstrike, Hygena, and The Diffuser.... Who’s the Next Hero?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 05-27-2007)
I’ve had a real love/hate relationship with Smallville. The early seasons were great but as the series progressed it went down hill for me. A lot of the trappings of the show outlived their usefulness and Clark’s development as a person a... Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-02-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Sony Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Richard Burgi; Sandrine Holt; Jason Shane Scott; Colleen Porch.Who's Making It: Phil Tippett (Director); Ed Neumeier (Screenwrite... Manga Review: Imperfect Hero (Sun 03-06-2005)
Ed Chavez is checking out a new DrMaster manga series this morning with their November 2004 release of Imperfect Hero Vol. #1.Who Wants to Watch a Wannabe Hero?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-22-2007)
This week sees the premiere of season two of the SCIFI Channel and Stan Lee’s Who Wants to be a Super Hero. I watched the first episode of the first season and never looked back. First, I thought it just came off ridiculous and in a way ma... Manga Review: Imperfect Hero (Sun 02-05-2006)
Ed\'s checking in this morning by clearing yet another series from his plate as this short one has come to a close with the January 2006 release of Imperfect Hero Vol. #3 (of 3) from DrMaster.Director and Script Ready for GREATEST AMERICAN HERO
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-10-2008)
With my inbox getting a few emails from Maniacs Flint and Joeybaloney, I'd be remiss in not passing along this bit of interesting news for you 80's era TV fans. It seems that the screenplay is ready and a director has been attached for the big screen adap... HARVEY PEKAR'S AMERICAN SPLENDOR: UNSUNG HERO #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 08-25-2002)
Historical and biographical comics are nothing new, nor are they necessarily groundbreaking: MAUS is arguably the best-known example of the genre, but even Spiegelman was working in a form which had been used admirably since the 1950s, or even further bac... Hero Heel Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 04-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Katherine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayMinami is a young actor who has been cast as the main character of a superhero TV program. Although he takes the job half heartedly, thinking of it as a mer... Chinese Ghost Story, A
by Harald Eder (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!With the original Chinese Ghost Story in mind you're in for a surprise here.
It's more PG-style fun with some (not many) references to Disney. In my opinion they have taken more elements out of Ghibli movies than from American animations. On ... Paramount and M.Night Shyamalan Previews LAST AIRBENDER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-10-2008)
As part of the Licensing International Expo 2008 conference, director M. Night Shyamalan, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies were on hand to preview their next high profile team effort, an adaptation of The Last Airbender. Nickelodeon sent media ou... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
First, an apology: whereas I intended to run a reader response column to last week's COMICSCAPE about comics in the classroom, I've decided to run an original column instead. I only received a handful of letters and while all were original and several lea... DVDs, Fiber and You
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-20-2004)
DVDs are popping up all over, so I shouldn’t have been surprised on a recent visit to the supermarket to find them in the groceries. Boxes of Total® Raisin Bran and Oatmeal Crisp have been issued containing four different sitcom DVDs from Sony. The discs ... IRON MONKEY
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 10-17-2001)
Wonderfully kinetic and screwy, IRON MONKEY is a Hong Kong action epic set in 1858 China, about a local Robin Hood who bears the title nickname. Apart from a mixture of soulfulness and camp that may not be to everybody's taste, it has just about everythin... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-01-2000)
If you have ever seen a John Woo film and read most of what`s written about them, you`d think that they`re about guns. Hands lovingly caressing revolvers or stroking pump-action shotgun barrels, Woo`s heroes tap dance upon the fence between psychotic rel... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Pics from "Storybook Hero" episode of PUSH, NEVADA
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 10-03-2002)
ABC has released pics from the "Storybook Hero" episode of the mystery-thriller, PUSH, NEVADA.This week, Jim's (Derek Cecil) investigation of Silas Bodnick's (Jon Polito) death lands him in jail as he is arrested on false charges of serial murder. Remembe... Review: 'Invincible Iron Man'
by Edward Goodsmith (Thu 03-15-2007)
From the DVD cover:Past and present collide in this epic adventure that reveals the origin of Iron Man. While raising the ruins of a long buried Chinese kingdom, billionaire inventor Tony Stark digs up far more than he bargained for. He unleashes an age... Blade 2: Donnie Yen Interview
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2002)
Donnie Yen and The Blood Pack in Blade 2
Many U.S. moviegoers got their first good look at Donnie Yen
last year when his 1993 martial arts movie Iron Monkey was
released domestically by Miramax pictures. But Yen, lik... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... The Force on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-21-2004)
George Lucas is one of the world's most controversial filmmakers. Oh, it's not that the subject matter of his films pushes the boundaries of social tastes or challenges our way of life the last time he did that was with his first film THX-1138 (released ... TV Wasteland: The Greatest American Hero Flies Again, or Not.
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 06-16-2008)
Icons of retro television continue to pour onto the sets of the NBC hit Heroes. Last season, Nichele Nichols from Star Trek: The Original Series appeared on Heroes in a small role along with George Takei, and Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner). and this year W... Batman US Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre (Sun 05-15-2005)
Batman Begins will get the red carpet treament on June 6, 2005 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.Greatest American Hero DVD Review (Mon 02-28-2005)
A review of The Greatest American Hero season one DVD set.Besson film featuring French comic-book auto hero released
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-17-2003)
Luc Besson, the director behind box-office features such as "The Fifth Element" and "The Big Blue", this week releases a movie based on popular French comic-book hero "Michel Vaillant", a test-driver famed for his adventures on the Le Mans 24 Hour Race ci... 'Wanted': James McAvoy: the next action hero
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 06-26-2008)
Best known for his roles in such films as 'Atonement' and 'Last King of Scotland', James McAvoy takes quite a different turn as Wesley Gibson in the action film adaptation of Mark Millar and JG Jones' graphic novel 'Wanted'.
The role is very much a dep... Grauman's Chinese hosting Superman Returns Premiere (Mon 02-06-2006)
Superman Returns will have its U.S. premiere on June 22, 2006. The event will take place at the Mann's Grauman Chinese Theater in Hollywood.Gough: "Lonely road of a hero for Clark" (Thu 09-21-2006)
It doesn't look as if things are going to get any easier this year for young Clark Kent. Season six, beginning Sept. 28 on The CW, will follow "the lonely road of a hero, basically," says Alfred Gough, an executive producer who along with Miles Millar ...Jackie Chan's Animated Talk
by Steve Fritz (Sat 01-20-2001)
Jackie Chan had every reason to be pleased with himself at the Television Critics Association meeting last week. His animated series, Jackie Chan Adventures had just gotten a greenlight for a second season by the Kids WB. As far as he was concerned, this ... Iron Man writers to tackle another Marvel hero? (Fri 09-26-2008)
They delivered Marvel a mega-hit in 'Iron Man', yet screenwriters Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby weren't hired to pen the sequel script. What's up with that? It appears that Fergus and Ostby have their sights on other Marvel heroes. "There are some real...'Hulk' movie Super Hero Squad toy set (Sun 03-09-2008)
Here are photos of squishy-deformed toy characters in Marvel's "Super Hero Squad" line, derived from the 'Incredible Hulk' movie.Dr. Justice: The Humanitarian Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-09-2002)
Galfo Films
Entertainment has announced plans to develop the best-selling French comic strip
superhero Doctor Justice for TV and film. Galfo has joined forces
with the Canada-based Cinegroupe to develop the concept as either a live-action
and animat... Chinese ban defeats 'Spider-Man' (Sun 07-04-2004)
Chinese cinemas have begun banning Sony's "Spider-Man 2" and other new overseas movies in a monthlong campaign to bolster local films, which usually lose the spotlight to Hollywood blockbusters.NBC Needs a Hero
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 03-19-2007)
Any comic book fan feels right at home with the hit NBC series Heroes. It’s familiar; I’ve even called some of the heroes on the series X-Men in my reviews. When a series becomes this popular, and is able to take what’s fa... "My Hero: Season 1"
by John Sinnott (Fri 01-19-2007)
Many fans of British comedy will recognize Ardal O’Hanlon from his role as Father Dougal McGuire on the irreverent and hilarious show Father Ted. After Ted, O’Hanlon went on to star in his own show, My Hero. In it he plays the ... GREATEST AMERICAN HERO DVD Contest Winner
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-10-2006)
The contest for a collectible TV series box set of THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO: THE COMPLETE SERIES is now over. The response was overwhelming, I only wish I had more copies to give out.As it is, we were only given one copy and Nick Loucas was the man it'... HUSTLE Gets Chinese Oscar
by News Editor (Mon 11-14-2005)
KUNG FU HUSTLE has won the best film title at the Chinese-language version of the Oscars on yesterday, becoming the biggest winner at the Golden Horse ceremony held in Taiwan. The film took home five awards, including best director for Stephen Chow. And t... NO HERO #0
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 07-01-2008)
To truly excel at anything, one must put other concerns aside in the relentless pursuit of a goal. Those that have truly mastered a craft harbor a near-obsessive love of their work. That love extends to sacrificing both personally and profession... Manga Review: Imperfect Hero (Sun 07-17-2005)
Looking at another series from DrMaster, Ed Chavez has a review of their June 2005 release of Imperfect Hero Vol. 2.Hero fan films absent at this year's Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-29-2004)
Rumors have spread over the
past few weeks about a crack-down on fan films depicting intellectual property
of DC Comics/Warner Bros. being screened at the upcoming Comic-Con
International in San Diego. Freelance writer and fan film aficionado Eli
Mc... Comic-Con Pitch: HERO HAPPY HOUR
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-21-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today Dan Taylor sits down to
pitch "Hero Happy Hour."
Q: Describ... Manga Review: Crimson Hero (Sat 12-17-2005)
Taking a stab at a new sports manga, this time one from the Shojo Beat line-up, Jarred\'s sent in his thoughts on their December 2005 release of Crimson Hero Vol. #1 (of 6) from Viz Media.Your own GREATEST AMERICAN HERO
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-04-2003)
It's been more than two decades since the first episode of THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO debuted on ABC, but in today's age of reruns and old TV shows being turned into big budget movies, yesterday's culture turns into tomorrow's entertainment. While a feat... Viz-In Vol. 12 No. 7 (Sat 07-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring... NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Thu 08-25-2005)
We have not been able to officially confirm this scoop, but here is what a Cinescape visitor wrote us about some upcoming comic book hero stamps:According to the August issue of Linn's Stamp News, the Post Office is issuing a series of stamps in 2006 feat... Hero hired by Columbia Pictures
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-05-2003)
Luke Cage has found a home.Marvel Comics' hero for hire (well, one-half of the team if you also count his sometimes partner Iron Fist) has been optioned by Columbia Pictures, the same studio behind SPIDER-MAN. The project is being developed by Neal Morit... THE LAST HERO
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 12-10-2001)
People who have no idea what DISCWORLD is have a rather hard time breaking into the series. They aren't written or released in any kind of logical order, which is very interesting for fans, but makes potential new recruits balk at picking one of the books... Daredevil Interview: Ben Affleck Dares To Be A Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-12-2003)
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Continuing Comics2Film's
cove... GREATEST AMERICAN HERO DVD Contest
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-03-2006)
Cinescape is happy to announce another contest, this one for a cool collectible TV series box set of THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO: THE COMPLETE SERIES. The deluxe collector's set contains 13 discs (containing all 43 episodes), and includes in the sharp del... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' - Season 1
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-25-2007)
Updated October 25th
Congratulations to FuzzyDan
Your clever title and use of the word "please" have paid off. You get the DVD!
And for those of you who missed out, we've got Season 2 sitting here in the ol' bin o' prizes, so keep your eyes peele... Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)
PREVIEW/INTERVIEW: Next month, David Yurkovich and Top Shelf Productions will be turning the superhero genre on its ear with LESS THAN HEROES, a collection of his stories from the hard-to-find THRESHOLD series that it's impossible to describe without usin... Troma's DIY cinema school
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-31-2005)
VCDs are almost unknown in the USA, but they've been a hot item in South Asia over the past decade mainly because they're cheap and easy to bootleg. Basically they're a poor video encoding format for discs. They play on most players, but the video quality... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: John Woo, Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 06-08-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the diplomatic John Woo, the Hong Kong director extraordinaire discussed the premise behind his next film WIND TALKER, a movie he calls his `dream project,` and talked at length about MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2, based on the sho... Hurd talks 'Hulk', 'Punisher' and that Marvel Hero cameo (Thu 06-12-2008)
Latino Review interviewed 'Incredible Hulk' producer Gale Anne Hurd who talks about the new movie. In the interesting Q & A chat, Hurd talks about the previous 'Hulk' effort (which she also produced), the reason for the reboot, the editing controvers...THQ Captures SUPER HERO
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)
Vidgame publisher THQ has secured the rights to Marvel's new animated series SUPER HERO SQUAD. The show features stylized versions of Marvel characters like Iron Man, Captain America and Wolverine aimed at tots.
Though the series do... SMALLVILLE: Hero
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-16-2008)
We understand about advertising here at Mania, but there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed and Smallville finally crossed it this week. Does the CW really need this excessive level of product placement to get Smallville paid for? A whil... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... The Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Wed 03-14-2001)
It would be a pity to think that all has been said in the gaming industry, and wait until hardware manufacturers decide to produce a new something that might revolutionize gaming, as we know it. I mean if the monkeys had waited for ladders to be invented,... 2001 IN 2001: A LOOK AT CLARKE'S CLASSICS
by James T. Voelpel (Mon 08-20-2001)
The year 2001 is the big one for those within the genre universe, seeing as it's the setting for Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick's landmark film 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. It is perhaps surprising that more attention has not been paid to this classic of ... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Sahe KawaharaAdapted by:What They SayJan finally exposes the Taoist Gogyo for the fraud he is. But not before he dazzles the judges with his insatiable cuisines. Gogyo is easily the toughest opponent... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... 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... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Disguise
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 08-18-2007)
The more I look at this show the more I get frustrated with the realization that Stan Lee, one of the iconic creators of comic books, and the producer of this series don’t look at modern comics to influence this series. Hollywood is reading com... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Rollercoaster
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 08-11-2007)
So, I’ve actually watched every episode leading up to this week. I’ve been planning to review the series for some time but for some reason things have been getting in the way (Uhh Comic Con?). It’s a shame that I ended up revie... Guitar Hero 3
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 06-28-2007)
Game:
Guitar Hero 3
Plot:
Rock out to the third entry in Red Octane's music series for guitar gods! Songs for Guitar Hero III include Barracuda by Heart, Sabotage by Beastie Boys, Rock And Roll All Nite by Kiss, and much more!
Platform:
Wii /... City of Heroes
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Thu 06-03-2004)
Super heroes have (finally) been getting a fair shake by the entertainment world in the past few years (ignore the Daredevil movie and this theory holds water). The argument could be made that this is due to the advances in technology that finally allow m... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... Battle Realms
by Dusan "Lynx" Katilovic (Mon 12-03-2001)
Back from the days of old, remembered only by the eldest, the days when history mixed with magic, comes a story of a bold and righteous man, the leader of the Serpents clan, a samurai knight who stood up to the tides of evil before they overpowered him. D... LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE
by Scott Collura (Fri 07-25-2003)
The problem with our summer action movies these days is that we expect way too much from them. What were the chances of TERMINATOR 3 recapturing the thrills of the first two films? LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN and THE HULK? Really, they never had a c... Ring a Ding-Ding
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-25-2004)
I just got a sneak peak at the Networks new Fall schedules and there’s good news. Some great shows have left the air, good shows have been cancelled, and from the descriptions of the new shows premiering, I’ll have PLENTY of time to catch up on my DVD wat... Zap Guns a Go Go!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-16-2004)
Well, I spotted the first official Christmas tree of 2004 last week. And no, store displays and nuts like Ray Liotta who keep their tree up all year round don't count. (And no, I'm not a peeping tom it's right up there in the apartment's front window.) T... Enter the Screenwriter
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 07-10-2001)
While just about every movie that's hit theaters this summer has cost over $70 million to produce, there's definitely something to be said for the underdog. The $35 million drag strip racing film THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS has just surpassed the $100 millio... KUNG POW: ENTER THE FIST
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Mon 01-28-2002)
In KUNG POW: ENTER THE FIST, actor-filmmaker Steve Oedekerk attempts a post-MATRIX spin on Woody Allen's WHAT'S UP, TIGER LILY?, digitally inserting himself and other absurd new elements into a 1977 Chinese chop-socky flick called SHAO LIN HU HO CHEN TIEN... Zombie Girl
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-20-2007)
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! Or as they say in China, “Happy New Year!’ I’m celebrating the Year of the Pig by ordering a lot of pork dishes from our favorite delivery place (China Ling!) and settling in to watch some of the thou... 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... MAGNIFICENT BUTCHER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 09-11-2003)
You can tell the Asian action genre has really become popular when a major label like Fox starts going in for old kung fu movies. Recently, they picked up the rights to several transfers previously released in the U.K. in fine editions by the Hong Kong Le... Lucasfilm-1
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-14-2004)
Most DVDs contain movie trailers, at least for the feature and often a few advertising other features on the same label. However, surprisingly few discs have been devoted exclusively to trailers (which we all know are often better than the movies advertis... Not Your Parent's Gamera
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-18-2003)
Boy, is my face red! In last week’s column, my spotlight item was a box set of three horror movies that can be viewed in 3-D on the Slingshot label. But soon after the column appeared, a Slingshot representative told me the set has been delayed until next... Master Keaton Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-01-2003)
What They SayFrom the innocuous to the Intense! Keaton often applies his skills to a variety of challenges, from uncovering secret recipes to solving murder mysteries. Then again, sometimes the cases come to him with a vengeance! Whether its an IRA bomb m... DRUNKEN MASTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-22-2002)
Contrary to what you may have heard, Jackie Chan did not invent the kung fu comedy. Humor had been combined with martial arts many times before Chan became a star – just look at Bruce Lee’s funny business in RETURN OF THE DRAGON. As he’s related in countl... Inside the Mind of TAO FENG's John Tobias
by Chip Meyers (Wed 04-09-2003)
Next time you're hanging with your pals and playing Xbox, ask them if they can remember the names of a few characters from the original MORTAL KOMBAT. After all, it's been ten years since the original arcade game came out. Who would remember that kind o... Louie the Rune Soldier Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-14-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuno Ryo/Sasameyuki JunTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThis party boy is an unlikely hero, but the gods have chosen him.
Few would consider Louie to be a sorcerer - after all, what kind of "sorcerer" spen... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#09
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-21-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo Shinji (Cooking supervisor: Oyama Keiko)Translated by:Sahe KawaharaAdapted by:What They SayJan discovers his latest and most adept culinary rival may not even be a true chef. If so, then who or what is he and how do we ... Fearless Farscape
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-24-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Scheduled for release on September 5th from Lakeshore Records, the soundtrack to JET LI'S FEARLESS is a massive action/adventure score from the composer of HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS and Kar Wai Wong luxurious drama, 2046, Shigeru... Weekly Book Buzz: Finding The Mummy in Literature
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-08-2008)
Well one might say that this is a very light week for new releases. I’d say pathetic might be a better choice of words. Honestly it really is a very slow week. With few new releases in Sci-Fi, horror and fantasy, I’ve included m... 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... Wizards Senior Honcho Mark Sehestedt
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 01-17-2007)
To tell you the truth I didn’t know quite what to expect when I found out I was going to be interviewing a Senior Editor of the company that made Dungeons & Dragons a household name. Would he be a condescending geek? An arrogant Magic player ... Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)
Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with... Tough (aka: Koko Tekken-den Tough) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-29-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saruwatari TetsuyaTranslated by:JN ProductionsAdapted by:What They SayWhen Kiibo finds his latest nemesis-turned-friend, Onihei the Destroyer, beaten to a bloody pulp, he vows to take revenge, but Onihei warns him that his att... Hero Heel Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Tue 08-12-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMinami confessed his feelings to Sawada, and they spent a single night together, but now Sawada is brutally rejecting Minami! Minami is trying to forget him, whil... Hunter x Hunter Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Mon 09-05-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshihiro TogashiTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayGon and his teammates have been challenged by a group of criminals hired by the Hunter Association. Gon wins with wits, and Kurapika's red-eyed rage assures a... Comic Party Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 01-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various ArtistsTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayMANGA IS LIFE...
... for this gang of hardcore artists who slave away to create the very best doujinshi that they can. Which book will be the best-seller? Wi... Kizuna Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Sat 01-15-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuma KodakaTranslated by:BunnyBotXAdapted by:What They SayRanmaru and Kei's relationship has had some emotional ups and downs, but no matter what the conflict, they have always managed to work through their problems and stre... ARIA Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Amano KozueTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayTHE CANALS of Neo-Venezia are crowded with determined gondoliers, and while sweet Akari Mizunashi may hold rivals, it doesn't mean she can't have fun with her compet... Najica Blitz Tactics Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Mon 01-10-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuya TashiroTranslated by:Josh ColeAdapted by:What They SayBlondes, Bullets and Bombshells! Najica may be an old hand at recovering Humaritts, but this special agent is on a mission to top all missions. She's off to a remote... Psychic Academy Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Mon 01-03-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsu AkiTranslated by:Jan Scott FrazierAdapted by:What They SayThe mysterious new girl Fafa sweeps into school and enchants Ai with the romantic notion of ditching class - a way to achieve, as she describes it, true "freedom.... W-Juliet Vol.#03
by Sakura Eries (Tue 06-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:EmuraTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has dictated that the only way Makoto can achieve his goal is to spend the last two years of high school as... Tsubasa Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Wed 05-11-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SaySakura is awake, but she remembers almost nothing - certainly not Syaoran, who has sacrificed everything to help her. Accompanied by the happy-go-lucky Fai, the intens... Saiyuki Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-26-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minekura Kazuya Translated by:Alethea & Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayJOURNEY TO THE MAX
Sanzo is down and possibly out for the count as he tries to protect Goku from an old-friend-turned-foe. In the melee, Goku's Youka... Lament of the Lamb Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 01-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toume KeiTranslated by:Ryan FlakeAdapted by:What They SayAfter another attack of bloodlust, Kazuna's rage grows and he confesses to Chizuna the horror of his bloodthirsty dreams, which seem to be linked to his unconscious desi... Princess Resurrection Vol.#03
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 08-26-2008)
Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Yasunori MitsunagaTranslated by: Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by: Joshua Hale FialkovWhat They SaySISTER TWISTER
Mummies, vampires, and a ghost ship: a typical day in the life of Princess Hime, monster slayer extraordinaire. Bu... Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski, Kia AsamiyaAdapted by:What They SayThe gorgeous and deadly Black Dragon is consumed with jealousy and filled with hatred towards her rival, the Phantom Saint of the Blue ... Remote Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Thu 10-14-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Seimaru Amagi / Art by: Tetsuya KoshibaTranslated by:Haruko FurukawaAdapted by:What They SayOfficer Kurumi finds the main bomb, but is prevented from disarming it by the student body president, who has discovered her... Freak - Legend of the Nonblonds Vol.#03
by Patricia Beard (Thu 08-21-2008)
Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Yi DongEun - Yu ChungTranslated by: Ji-Eun ParkAdapted by: Jamie RichWhat They SayOnly the best can survive in the world of professional thieves, and Tublerun is the best of the best of thieves. Meanwhile, Chroma is the best... Bride of Deimos Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Thu 12-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story: Etsuko Ikeda / Art: Yuho AshibeTranslated by:Sahe KawaharaAdapted by:What They SayDuring the New Year period, Minako takes Hagoita to a play. Accidentally he discovers one of the actresses has a dormant ghost name Osich... Trigun Maximum Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 11-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro NightowTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayPUPPETS ARE PEOPLE TOO!
Vash the Stampede carries a big gun, unmatched speed and skill, a seemingly unkillable body, and a rock motto... "Peace and Love!" But h... Gunparade March Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Wed 06-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroyuki SanaduraTranslated by:Javier LopezAdapted by:What They SayVictory means survival, and for the mecha-drivers of Unit 5121, victory is everything. Shibamura influences Hayami’s skills to the point that he’s ... Othello Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Mon 06-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Satomi IkezawaTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayRock & Roll Woman Gives Me Those Rock & Roll Blues. Timid Yaya is the victim of every bully in school, but she has a secret kept even from herself: She has an... Ceres, Celestial Legend Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Sun 12-26-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu WataseTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayShoot For The Heavens. Yu Watase, the immensely popular writer/artist of the shojo (girls') fantasy smash hit Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play, has turned her creati...