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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... COMIC CON: Iron Man Moved
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-13-2007)
Just letting everyone know that the IRON MAN exhibitors have been moved from Thursday to Saturday. Here's what Comic Con 2007 put out on the wires for attendees.
The Iron Man presentation, originally part of the Paramount Pictures panel on Thursday, now ... Comic Con: Spock Confirmations and Kirk
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
It has now been confirmed at the Paramount exhibit at Comic Con 2007 that actor Zachary Quinto (who portrays Sylar on Heroes) will indeed be playing a young Spock on STAR TREK XI. It's also been confirmed by Comingsoon that Leonard Nimoy will be playing S... 
COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the... Banned Comic Con SAW IV Clip
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Comic Con 2007 San Diego banned Lionsgate from airing a certain clip of SAW IV at their event earlier this summer due to its graphic nature. That same clip has made its way online for everyone to check out. The footage does give a clue on just how the &qu... Fox Pulls Out of COMIC CON
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
...ng out of Comic Con 2007 just a week before the show opens. What's the reasoning behind the Fox pullout? They're saying they don't have the "material" to support their panel exhibits.
From the LA TIMES:
Fox movies pulled from the schedule ... HD IRON MAN Comic Con Trailer Sept 10
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)
Two weeks ago, director Jon Favreau promised us that an official trailer incorporating the footage of San Diego Comic Con 2007 would be available soon after so many downloads of the bootlegged version. He said the footage would be in High Defini... DARK KNIGHT'S JOKER At Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
...where the Comic Con 2007 is currently opened to the public and the press. This most likely confirms that a teaser trailer or footage will indeed be shown at the event within the next day or so by Warner Bros and the Nolans.
Earlier reports said that D... ADULT SWIM Not at Comic Con?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)
I had an email shot my way today by Maniac scooper "DaForce" about Adult Swim possibly not appearing at Comic Con 2007. At first it may have looked like a joke seeing how much fun and insane they were at Comic Con 2006. (Click on it ... 2007: A Convention Year Ahead
by Matt Kamen (Fri 01-26-2007)
Without wanting to get tremendously bloggy on you all, I’ve had a rough couple of weeks. It’s safe to say that between getting attacked at a train station, caught in a bomb scare and my PC blowing up, only to return from repair in worse con... NECA Unveils TMNT New York Comic Con Exclusive
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 03-12-2008)
NECA’s 2008 convention season kicks off with the 3rd annual New York Comic Con April 18 – 20th 2008! This year, NECA has a very special exclusive, and a very special guest. Peter Laird, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will be a... Universal's TV Panel Lineup for Comic-Con 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
Since NBC-Universal seems to be the place for genre television on their various networks, it's handy to know the Comic-Con information for the upcoming San Diego event, beginning on July 24, 2008. Here's the information below.NBC Universal will be decked ... Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
The upcoming schedule for the New York Comic Con 2008, which will be held April 18-20, has been released:The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced... DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard Chicago Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)
...ed at the Comic Con 2007 but there will be actual footage shown.
One small snag though...According to the report, there will be no recording devices allowed in the panel. Not even cell phones. Here's the report over at Superhero Hype.
I just got... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous edition of Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday night after hosting over 125,000 attendees and selling out the Convention Center. I stayed home this year, rather than brave the c... COMIC CON: San Diego programming announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-12-2004)
The official website for the San Diego Comic Con International has finally posted the programming schedule for this year's event. Beginning on Thursday, July 22 and running until Sunday, July 25, Comic Con will host hundreds of panels featuring profession... Pick up your free issues of CINESCAPE and SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES at Comic-Con!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-16-2003)
If you're hitting the San Diego Comic-Con happening this week, here's your opportunity to pick up the next issue of Cinescape and the first issue of CrossGen Entertainment's SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES comic book -- absolutely free!Hitting newsstands on Aug... Comic-Con pulls the plug on superhero fan-films
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-01-2004)
It may be the end of the superhero fan film. One year after the premiere of Sandy Collura's BATMAN: DEAD END short film at San Diego's annual International Comic Convention, Warner Bros. has asked con organizers to not screen any independently made fan fi... Captain Kirk Figure Exclusive to Comic Con
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-15-2006)
More info from the Comic Con front. Diamond Select Toys has announced the latest exclusive item available at this year's Comic Con, Captain Kirk!A deluxe Star Trek Captain Kirk and Command Chair action figure will be available only from DST during this s... THE ANIMATRIX on the big screen at San Diego Comic-Con
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-01-2003)
Due in part to the positive fan response, Warner Home Video is scheduling a four-day theatrical run of THE ANIMATRIX at this year's San Diego International Comic-Con. All nine short films that encompass THE ANIMATRIX will be shown in 35mm format at the Pa... Future Hiro at Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 05-07-2008)
Future Hiro- One of the most highly anticipated figures of the season, is now available for pre order at Mezco Direct. Future Hiro features his highly detailed sword of Takezo Kensei, as well as a sword sheath. This limited edition figure (edition s... GHOST WORLD premieres at the San Diego Comic-Con
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)
We've already told you what an amazing work of graphic literature Daniel Clowes' GHOST WORLD truly is, not that this fact hasn't been proclaimed by every sane comic book journalist on this planet. Telling the tale of two young women leaving their high sch... GALAXY RANGERS Creator to Appear at Comic-Con
by News Editor (Wed 06-29-2005)
The classic animation series THE ADVENTURES OF THE GALAXY RANGERS makes its first public appearance at this year's San Diego Comic-Con International July 14-17th, 2005 hosted by ActionFigureXpress.com and HyperChild Workshop. Making his first San Diego Co... COMIC-CON: News roundup
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-21-2003)
The San Diego Comic-Con offers dozens of panels with top talent from all of the major comic book publishers. It's also the place where some surprises are announced, new projects revealed and difficult questions are answered by the creators. Here's a recap... Previews Announces NY Comic Con Exclusives
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 04-07-2008)
PREVIEWS, the comic shop’s catalog, starts the convention season off with a bang as it offers three exciting, highly limited exclusives at New York Comic-Con (April 18-20)!
NYCC Attendees can look forward to Marvel Comics’ Iron Man: Legacy of... The Turtles Hit New York Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 03-24-2008)
Last week we revealed the much anticipated New York Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Box Set. Today we reveal how you can get your own set, limited to 500 pieces. The sets go on sale the morning of Saturday, April 19 at NECA’... Comic-Con schedule released
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-10-2003)
The official website for the San Diego Comic-Con International has now posted the list of panel events for next week's Comic-Con. There's plenty of events for movie and TV fans to check out including celebrity appearances by Halle Berry, Quentin Tarantino... The Five Biggest Announcements from the San Diego Comic Con
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-29-2007)
The San Diego Comic con has become the place for major announcements in pop culture whether it be from Hollywood or from independent comics. The big show has come and gone so I wanted to recap the announcements that really got me the most excited.
&... Silver Sandtrooper special at Comic Con
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-09-2004)
In past year's attendees at the Comic Con International have had the chance to purchase exclusive items not available in stores or to be the first to pick them up. This year's Comic Con will be no exception, and one of the first exclusives offered has jus... Hellcycle Pics from Comic-Con 2005
by News Editor (Sat 07-23-2005)
A Cinescape scooper sent in four images of the Hellcycle from the in-production GHOST RIDER, starring Nicolas Cage, which was on display at Comic-Con 2005.The note stated: I was able to get a few up close and personal shots of the Hellcycle from the upcom... San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives Revealed
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 05-11-2008)
Sideshow Collectibles is excited to announce this year’s SDCC Exclusives list and Pre-Order schedule in our May Fantacular web event!
Are you ready to find out what our San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives for 2008 will be… well, at l... New STREET FIGHTER Action Figures For Comic-Con 06'
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-10-2006)
SOTA Toys and Toyrocket.com teaming up to bring two new Street Fighter character to life, Ryu and Ken's Sensei, Master Gouken!At San Diego Comic-Con 2006, SOTA Toys will offer the Exclusive Gouken with "Battle Cry" head and Toyrocket.com will offer the Ex... SCUD Exclusive at NY Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-28-2008)
Comic-Con returns to New York April 18-20th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 962 with new product showcasing and bringing a show exclusive to the event.
Very pleased will be the fans of Rob Schrab’s Scud, Shocker Toys LLP will h... Charm City Charms Comic Conventioneers
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-30-2002)
I just can't believe it took so long, but at last Baltimore has its very own comic book convention...and it looks like it's here to stay. Organized by Marc Nathan, owner of a local comic book shop in Reisterstown (that won't mean anything to those of you ... Metalocalypse Comic Con Exclusive
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 05-22-2008)
Available only at Comic Con this Summer as a set, this all-new line features fully painted action figures of Dethklok, the undisputed greatest animated metal band in the galaxy featured on Adult Swim’s hit series, Metalocalypse. The 5.5” ... Akuma figure available at Comic Con
by Karl Schneider (Fri 06-23-2006)
Just in time for Comic Con 2006, Playground Maniacs debuts the newest figure in the line of highly articulated action figures from Capcom Vs. SNK 2. Sculpted in Japan by High Dream, Akuma Gakuto ["Student" in Japanese] is the most highly detailed figure t... COMIC-CON: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA gets noticed
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-21-2003)
Last Friday at the San Diego Comic-Con The Sci-Fi Channel hosted a panel promoting their upcoming relaunch of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, a four-hour mini-series starring Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell. In attendance were stars Jamie Bamber (Apollo), Kat... Comic Con: Karen Allen Returns to INDY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
Today at Comic Con, Comingsoon is breaking that Karen Allen (Marion Ravenwood) is indeed appearing in INDIANA JONES IV. There's a lot of rumors around her returning as her character from RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK along with a possible connections between Ha... SHARK MAN to Debut at Comic Con
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-22-2006)
Thrill House Comics will debut Shark Man at this year's Comic Con in San Diego. Shark Man will initially ship as a bi-monthly miniseries and then as a series of three issue miniseries from there on.Thrill House's second title to launch later in the year ... Comic Con: INCREDIBLE HULK Highlights
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-29-2007)
The Comic Con panel exhibit for next year's INCREDIBLE HULK and it's time to give some highlights passed from our maniac scooper, "Daforce".
Edward Norton (Bruce Banner/Incredible Hulk) rewrote the screenplay along with director Louis Letterier... Comic Con: Snyder Talks WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
Director Zach Snyder talked a little WATCHMEN at his Comic Con exhibit. The director of 300 says that they are currently constructing the production sets of the film in Vancouver, a lot of those sets are going to resemble NYC. They will also be shooting i... Pictures of the IRON MAN Mark 1 Suit
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-31-2007)
Here's one last tidbit from last weekend's Comic Con as I promised in the Joss Whedon article. We've seen the IRON MAN Mark 1 suit from a production photo that director Jon Favreau released a few months ago. You could also see video footage of the Mark 1 ... Watch the INDY Comic Con Panel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
The fellow geeks over at G4 TV were kind enough to authorize recording the INDIANA JONES panel for this year's Comic Con. It shows footage of the stars Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone along with director Steven Spielberg on the set ... Comic Con Johnny Cash Figure
by Karl Schneider (Fri 06-30-2006)
Limited to 500 pieces, SOTA Toys brings you the SDCC Exclusive Johnny"The Man In Black" Cash action figure.How did SOTA decide to make this exclusive? At the SOTA offices, there was a Johnny Cash prototype that looked exactly like this exclusive.Everyone... First HELLBOY images coming at Comic-Con
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 07-18-2002)
According to the official HELLBOY website, the first art produced for the big screen version of the comic will be hitting San Diego at the Comic-Con International. Specifically, the poster will be hitting the world's eyes first on Thursday, August 1, 3:00... COMIC-CON: Sexy SPECIES III gal greets fans
by Patrick Sauriol with Den Shewman (Thu 07-22-2004)
"This December, the mating game turns deadly." That's the tagline for MGM Home Entertainment's SPECIES III, a direct-to-video sequel that continues the story of a beautiful but deadly alien female who uses lust as a weapon.Sara is the hybrid alien daughte... McFarlane and the New York Comic-Con
by Karl Schneider (Sat 02-24-2007)
McFarlane Toys is at the New York Comic-Con and has posted a bunch of photos of various toys.You can view their photos here.You can also find seven photo's of Transformers toys shown at this link.Oh and you can find Judge Dredd, Rip Claw, Super Patriot, M... Comic Con: IRON MAN Highlights
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-29-2007)
The IRON MAN exhibit has come and gone at this year's Comic Con and it's time to look upon some highlights even if we don't get to see the "early" footage in visual form just yet. Here's some highlights...
Kevin Feige (President of Marvel Studi... Comic-Con: A TRANSFORMERS movie announcement?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-19-2004)
According to one of the producers of the proposed live-action TRANSFORMERS movie, the stage is set for a new announcement to take place. At the official website for producer Don Murphy, you can click on the image of Optimus Prime and a window will open st... SPIDER-MAN 3 footage premiers at Comic-Con
by Oren Kamara (Mon 07-24-2006)
Sam Raimi confirmed at Comic Con the rumors that Topher Grace (THAT 70's SHOW) will indeed be playing the big black alien, Venom. At the roundtable panel he went on to talk about the look of venom, something fans were anxious to hear about. The room was r... COMIC-CON: Is FARSCAPE coming back?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-21-2003)
During last weekend's FARSCAPE panel at the San Diego Comic-Con, one fan asked the question that's been on all our minds: is a deal coming together that will give us more adventures of the Moya crew? Is there a four-hour mini-series in the works??"It's a ... HELLBOY talk from Comic Con online
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-15-2002)
If you weren't able to bring yourself to the HELLBOY panel discussion at last week's San Diego Comic Con, the film's official website is bringing it to you. The panel produced Guillermo del Toro (BLADE 2) as well as creator Mike Mignola, along with star R... DARK KNIGHT Teaser Trailer in 2 Weeks?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)
Alright you BATMAN fans (myself included), get ready for something soon. I know that Warner Bros warned everyone about THE DARK KNIGHT won't have an exhibit at this month's Comic Con 2007, instead opting for the Wizard World Chicago convention i... Gordon Lee and the CBLDF Win
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)
After nearly four years of courtroom drama and a $100,000 spent by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, embattled comic retailer Gordon Lee has been cleared of all charges. On Friday at the New York Comic Con, at “The CBLDF Presents An Evening wi... COMIC-CON: Aren't you a little short for a Stormtrooper?
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-24-2004)
Information about the future direction of STAR WARS toys, action figures and collectibles is being broken at the San Diego Comic Convention. With a host of STAR WARS fansites in attendance at this year's con, the internet is in no shortage of con coverage... Con Game
by Mark A. Altman (Thu 10-24-2002)
There are few words in the English language I hate to utter more than "I was wrong" (okay, maybe "I Love You," but at least I don't mind lying about that). But I have to admit I was, in fact, wrong a few months ago in the CINESCAPE print edition of my col... COMIC-CON: DONNIE DARKO DIRECTOR'S CUT discussion
by Patick Sauriol with Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Thursday at the San Diego Comic Convention a panel was held to focus on Richard Kelly's DONNIE DARKO: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, in limited release in theaters as of today. Attending the panel was Kelly, the film'd director/writer, producer Sean McKittrick and 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 ... COMIC-CON: We called it...STAR WARS: EPISODE III is REVENGE OF THE SITH
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-24-2004)
Today at the San Diego Comic Convention, at the Lucasfilm STAR WARS panel, the official title for EPISODE III was revealed to fans: REVENGE OF THE SITH. The title confirms what an industry insider first reported to us a year ago, back in June 2003, and wh... Doug Jones Updates on SILVER SURVER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-26-2007)
A hot topic that came out of the San Diego Comic Con 2007 event was a possible SILVER SURFER spin-off franchise on the near horizon. It seemed that Fox executives were excited about the possibility of adapting a SS movie outside seperate from the&nbs... COMIC-CON: Keanu Reeves shows us CONSTANTINE (Part Two)
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Sun 07-25-2004)
[Editor's note: If you missed part one of our coverage of the CONSTANTINE panel, click here!]When a bearded Keanu Reeves walked out on the stage last Friday at the San Diego Comic Convention panel for CONSTANTINE, a wave of thunderous applause greeted him... COMIC-CON: Keanu Reeves shows us CONSTANTINE (Part One)
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Today Warner Bros. held a special panel at the San Diego Comic Convention to promote their upcoming horror film CONSTANTINE. The film's leading man, Keanu Reeves (John Constantine), as well as co-star Djimon Hounson (Papa Midnite) were in attendance to p... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... COMIC-CON: Wachowskis plug Burlyman books
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-24-2004)
At a Friday late morning panel at the San Diego Comic Convention held to promote the debut of Burlyman Comics, the owners of the company made a surprise appearance...none other than the directors of THE MATRIX trilogy of films, the Wachowski brothers.On h... COMIC-CON: Previewing THE INCREDIBLES
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)
On Saturday at the San Diego Comic Convention, director Brad Bird, producer John Walker and moderator Mark Vaz talked about Pixar's next film, THE INCREDIBLES, at the Pixar panel presentation. According to the filmmakers, the film had wrapped production o... Official Cast for WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
As promised, the official cast for Zach Snyder's WATCHMEN (based off the Alan Moore graphic novel) was released at Comic Con 2007. There is only one new revelation while the other five remaining characters/actors have been leaked beforehand. Patrick Wilso... Harold Perrineau Returns to LOST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
It has been leaked to the press that a character thought gone will be returning to LOST next season. This was supposed to be announced during Comic Con 2007 but the Television Critics Association got word of it first and then questioned ABC's Entertainmen... DARK KNIGHT Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
As speculated a new teaser of DARK KNIGHT has appeared in connection with Comic Con 2007. If you go to WhysoSerious? , you'll see that it has been updated since last night. It seems they have a winner! As you can see on the file at the bottom left, t... A Look at the BIONIC WOMAN CC Panel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
Our long term Maniac and frequent scooper, "Daforce", is at the Comic Con 2007 event and he sent in a few items for what he has seen so far today. He also sent a note expressing his thoughts on the very long lines associated with every exhibit s... More TOS Characters in STAR TREK XI?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-06-2007)
...firmed at Comic Con 2007 is that Shatner will be playing an old Kirk while they are still looking for a young Kirk in his 20s.
Apparently, it goes beyond that..Here's what AICN has said about further casting. They also say it's confirmed.
[JAMES KIRK... Stevenson is the new PUNISHER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)
Don't you just love Comic Con 2007? Even a week before it begins, decent news is already being released this weekend when most news editors for the major trade publications are taking the weekend off. Earlier today, more WATCHMEN, GRE... Eli Roth Confirms TRAILER TRASH Release
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-13-2007)
...s film in Comic Con 2007 but we haven't heard about it since that time. Not anymore. Roth has contacted Bloody Disgusting giving some details on the film and passing the release date along which is currently set for August 22, 2008.
Here's what he wr... Oxymandias Is Set for WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-23-2007)
Director Zack Snyder (300) is expected to announce his cast for WATCHMEN later this week at the Comic Con 2007 event. That's not stopping some of those names from being released before the show. Yesterday, Ackerman was announced to be playing "The Si... COMIC-CON: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR dominates Master Replicas
by Patrick Sauriol with Den Shewman (Thu 07-22-2004)
On display at the Master Replicas booth at this year's San Diego Comic Convention are a host of the company's new items for the next quarter including a number of replicas inspired by 20th Century Fox's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR movie. One of the most impressive... Look of the New INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-24-2007)
While we still have no trailers or teasers for THE INCREDIBLE HULK, where we can determine what the "Hulk" looks like in action, we still have that silhouette from the Comic Con 2007 event. Superhero Hype filled in the shadow last month an... Downey Jr, Howard Talk IRON MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-03-2007)
...fore Comic Con 2007 in June and they're in post-production mode at the current moment.
Here's one of the questions they shot Downey's direction;
Can you talk about the wardrobe and getting into the suit?DOWNEY: Yes. I love Stan Winston and ... STAR TREK XI Updates on Shatner and Crowe
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
... Then, at Comic Con 2007, director JJ Abrams and his production crew confirmed that Shatner would indeed be appearing in the film contrary to previous reports.
Now, Trekweb is reporting that Shatner has said he won't be in the film after all. It coul... COMIC-CON: Previewing THE RETURN OF THE KING: EXTENDED EDITION
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)
When the special extended edition of THE RETURN OF THE KING arrives on store shelves close to the end of this year, it will feature 50 more additional minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical cut. That was one of the secrets revealed at New Line Home... Early Look at BEOWULF
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-25-2007)
The Los Angeles Times had an early look at footage of Robert Zemeckis' BEOWULF. This same footage will be appearing tonight on a special 3-D format at Comic Con 2007. Tomorrow, it will be released in standard format in Hall C of the convention.... The MIST a Hard R-Rating
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
Frank Darabont appeared at the Comic Con 2007 to talk about his upcoming horror film, THE MIST, another Stephen King adaptation. He previously adapted King's THE GREEN MILE & THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. Leading actor Thomas Jane and Darabont along with ... Dark Horse's THE DESCENDANTS Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
...San Diego Comic Con 2007 over the summer.
Here's the teaser trailer for THE DESCENDANTS...
It should also be noted that Ray Park is still attached as Danny Rand/Iron Fist in the upcoming IRON FIST adaptation. Some sites are still li... Johansson Set for Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-17-2007)
Actress Scarlett Johansson has been tapped for Frank Miller's adaptation of the Will Eisner comic, THE SPIRIT. Gabriel Macht was already selected during Comic Con 2007 to appear as the title character, a detective who fakes his own death to fight cri... New IRON MAN Pic Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-21-2007)
A new photo has appeared from next year's IRON MAN for Paramount Pictures. Entertainment Weekly published the photo as part of their Comic Con 2007 preview discussing eagerly awaited highlights for next week's event. The picture shows Tony Stark &nbs... 5 Minute Preview of GOLDEN COMPASS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
A 5 minute preview of THE GOLDEN COMPASS has hit the web courtesy of New Line and Yahoo. This is the footage that was shown at the Comic Con 2007 yesterday. This fantasy stars Nicole Kidman (Mrs. Coulter), Dakota Blue Richards (Lyra), Daniel Craig (Lord A... HALLOWEEN Attacks DVD December 12
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-01-2007)
Rob Zombie suggested near Comic Con 2007 that his latest film had a DVD planned release sometime before Christmas. It turns out he was correct on that early prediction. Dimension Films and Genius Entertainment have set the day for December 12, 2... COMIC-CON: Caution -- X-Wing parking allowed
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-23-2004)
This year at the San Diego Comic Convention STAR WARS is represented in a major way. With less than one year remaining until EPISODE III arrives in theaters, Lucasfilm has gone all out in promoting the galaxy that George Lucas created a long, long time ag... COMIC-CON: First look at Scarecrow's alter ego from BATMAN BEGINS
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-26-2004)
The first image of Cillian Murphy from BATMAN BEGINS appeared not online but on the floor of the San Diego Comic Convention. The photo of Murphy from the film is in the persona of Dr. Jonathan Crane, the man behind the mask of The Scarecrow. So far no pho... COMIC-CON: Seagle pens CONSTANTINE adaptation
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-23-2004)
Today at the "Breaking Boundaries" Vertigo panel it was announced that writer Steven T. Seagle (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATER, THE CRUSADES) will be adapting the Warner Bros. film CONSTANTINE for comics. The movie, which itself is based on the Vertigo series HE... COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Taking a hit out on THE PUNISHER video game
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Now that he's been in movies, Frank Castle wants to punish the bad guys in the world of video games. On display at the San Diego Comic Convention is THQ's THE PUNISHER video game, currently being polished for a release next year. We're always interested i... COMIC CON: Two STARGATE casts, one out of this world panel
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-07-2004)
MGM Television has announced plans for a special STARGATE panel at this year's San Diego International Comic Convention. Beginning at 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 24, cast members and key creative personnel from both STARGATE SG-1 and the new spinoff series... COMIC-CON: New writer on SWAMP THING, new direction for DEADMAN
by Patrick Sauriol with Den Shewman (Thu 07-22-2004)
At the Vertigo X panel taking place this afternoon at the San Diego Comic Convention, VIOLENT MESSIAHS writer Joshua Dysart was revealed to be the new writer of SWAMP THING. Dysart will commence his duties with issue #9. Enrique Breccia, who was the artis... COMIC-CON: New JUSTICE LEAGUE book announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-22-2004)
A new Justice League spinoff series and a new writer on JLA were among the announcements made at DC Comics' Justice League panel held today at the San Diego Comic Convention.Writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) will be taking over the main JSA book beginning w... COMIC-CON: The HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY teaser is shown!
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Fri 07-23-2004)
We've just received word that the teaser trailer for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY was shown moments ago at the Pixar panel held at the San Diego Comic Convention. Running between 30 to 60 seconds long, here's how our correspondent described the im... Con Season!
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-02-2006)
At the risk of becoming repetitive, I'll be talking about Superman again this week. No, wait, come back. I'm not still rabbitting about Superman Returns. I mean the other Superman endeavour in the cultural miasma of TV and Film Smallville.
Margot ... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Exclusive Comic Con Figure Announced
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-12-2006)
Majestic Studios announced that a giant 13.5 inch Battle Damaged Cylon Centurion from the Battlestar Galactica TV series will be sold at the 2006 Comic Con."This will not be just a repaint of our regular version Cylon," says Majestic CEO Rick Phares. "It ... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... Con Report – AmeCon 2007
by Matt Kamen (Sat 08-18-2007)
Amecon, the UK's largest and most successful anime convention, was held last weekend, returning once again to the campus of the University of Leicester. As the third instance of the convention, there was a degree of familiarity to the proceedings from rep... CROSSGEN to publish R.A. Salvatore comic
by JENNIFER H. TOMOOKA (Tue 08-06-2002)
Continuing with what has become a marathon press conference at San Diego Comic-Con International, CrossGen Comics announced that its newly launched Code 6 imprint has inked a deal with NEW YORK TIMES bestseller author R.A. Salvatore to adapt his criticall... MORAV and The Rise of Robots
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 06-14-2007)
“Everybody loves robots,” simply states Fon Davis. “I remember thinking in the early 80s that right around the corner I’ll have my own.” Unfortunately for Fon and many other enthusiasts (myself included) technological innovat... Viz Media announces new Anime Releases
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-03-2007)
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announced a bevy of new anime offerings for hot properties at this year’s New York Comic-Con. Thes... Comicscape March 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-30-2005)
After two weeks of venom directed at the comic book industry for the resurgence of 1990s marketing gimmicks, this week I'm going to write about something I actually like. Consider this week's COMICSCAPE my love letter to the American comic book shop. Fo... Otakon 2007
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 07-26-2007)
Otakon has come and gone, and I guess there's nothing more to do except sit and wonder how I left with three pairs of pants and came back with one. Oh, and enjoy my cell phone charger, Baltimore. You've earned it. Actually, I just forgot it, but I'll leav... Bill Morrison to write "Captain Carrot"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-26-2007)
According to a DC Comics press release, long-time Simpsons comic writer and artist Bill Morrison has signed on to write Captain Carrot an the Final Arc.The book will be a three issue series which will start in the fall of 2007.Press Release:DC Comics anno... BSG, Star Trek, Scantly Clad Women, and More...
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 09-14-2007)
Going to conventions always reminds me a bit of going to film festivals. Every time I mention to family members that aren’t into film that my latest film is going to a festival, they always reply with “Oh so you are going to Sundance?&rdq... Manga Sales Rose Slightly in America
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-24-2008)
At last weekend's New York Comic Con, the ICv2 retail service announced its sales findings for the year of 2007 in the world of manga and graphic novels. It seems that manga sales grew overall in the marketplace but not by very much, only beating its 2006... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor... DC Goes to the Movies (or Doesn’t)
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-31-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape cavalcade of calamitous commentary! It’s Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday, and it also means I’ve been in the middle of a rush of parties, concerts, and family and friend... Kurt Russell slashes GRINDHOUSE
by Karl Schneider (Sun 07-23-2006)
Quentin Tarantino announced at the Comic Con that Kurt Russell would be playing the slasher in his part of the horror double feature GRINDHOUSE.Russell will be playing Stuntman Mike in the DEATH PROOF half of the film. The other half of the movie, PLANET... Expect INDIANA JONES Trailer in Feb.
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-03-2007)
There's also planned releases for new trailers of STAR TREK and DARK KNIGHT. A scoopster has sent Comingsoon a tip stating that the first trailer for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL is currently planned for February 2008. This informati... Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
The summer draws near, and comic publishers saturate fans with news and previews of upcoming films, conventions, and merchandise of all stripes. Compared to the Bronze Age and earlier, comic fandom has much more to offer. Back then, fans could b... Vote for favorite imports
by Brian Thomas (Mon 01-29-2007)
The first annual American Anime Awards gala will be hosted in New York City on February 24th by New York Comic Con. Something like a cross between the Golden Globes and the All Star Game, the winners will be chosen by the fans, voting online for the b... GOLDEN COMPASS Director Answers Fan Questions
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-21-2007)
Last week, director Chris Weitz tackled some tough questions from fans relating to the upcoming adaptation of THE GOLDEN COMPASS. He was very forthcoming in terms of the religious aspects being taken out, changes to the film from book, etc. This week, MTV... DC to launch "Minx" comic for girls
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-29-2006)
DC Comics announced that they are publishing a new graphic novel, Minx, aimed at teenage girls.Here's the press release:DC Comics is launching a new imprint called MINX, which will publish original graphic novels for teenage girls. MINX will be the ... 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... Exclusive First Look at RETURN TO LABYRINTH Manga Cover
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-18-2006)
Cinescape has received an exclusive first look at the cover of the upcoming manga RETURN TO LABYRINTH. Just in time for the San Diego Comic Con, TOKYOPOP presents the debut of Jim Henson's RETURN TO LABYRINTH manga! It will be available for the first time... 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... 30 DAYS OF NIGHT Site Launched
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
Tonight, the official website for the upcoming horror, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, was launched. The movie (based off graphic novelist Steve Niles' comic series) is showcased tomorrow at Comic Con in Sony's presentation. The site has wallpapers to download, informa... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (... Comicscape - June 8, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-08-2005)
Happy Wednesday to all of you for comic readers, every Wednesday is a holiday. That is, of course, unless you're married then every Wednesday is an exercise in shame and deceit and brings you one step closer to an episode of DIVORCE COURT or whatever it... Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)
Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu... Getting Raw with Thomas Jane
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-08-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the unknown with Comicscape! San Diego Comic-Con has left me with rant material for the rest of the calendar year and beyond. Marvel’s decision to publish Amazing Spider-Ma... News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever... Look ahead to 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-02-2007)
At the start of a New Year, it’s traditional for me to look ahead to what’s coming up in the next 12 months. This is impossible when it comes to DVD releases, as labels are never sure of their production schedule more than a few months in a... Coooooonnn!!!!!! Report: Wednesday
by David Michael Wharton (Thu 07-14-2005)
It is forty-five minutes into Thursday morning as I write this, which means one thing is clear: Comic-Con International 2005 is upon us. Wednesday is traditionally "Preview Night" here at Con, which is the Comic-Con
Sideshow booth at Comic Con 2005... Sin City
by Development Heck (Tue 08-10-2004)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Animation/Action.Studio: Dimension Films.Production Company: Troublemaker Studios.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Mickey Rourke (Marv); Bruce Willis (Hartigan); Josh Hartnett (Dwight); Marley Shelton; Jaime King (Goldie);... Laura Martin talks to Mania
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 01-14-2007)
When I first started writing about the comic book industry, one of the first people in the industry that I became fast friends with was colorist Laura Martin. She was working with the online magazine, Sequential Tart and coloring a multitude of proj... Comicscape - June 15, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-15-2005)
Before I get to my interview with THE SURROGATES creator Robert Venditti, there's some movie madness to take care of first. I just saw BATMAN BEGINS at an early screening. While not perfect, it is still very, very good. I'm still gathering my thoughts and... KILLER STUNTS INC. preview at summer con
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-14-2004)
While the first issue of Scott Alan Kinney's KILLER STUNTS INC. has yet to come out, the buzz on the upcoming comic book continues to build. After the film rights were optioned by movie producers Chuck Gordon and Adrian Askarieh late last year, now comes ... What Free Comic Book Day?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-02-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another riveting episode of Comicscape, where I alternately bring you hard-hitting editorials and utter fluff. Some weeks, we talk about a threat to graphic novels in public libraries. Other weeks, we just me... 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... Exhaustion Explosion
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-06-2006)
London Expo
One week on and I'm still tired. London Expo can be a hectic two days at the best of times but the most recent event, held at the ExCeL Docklands on 28-29 October, seemed more energised than any previous instalment. This was possib... DVDeparted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-13-2007)
Hollywood is still doing its best to cash in on nostalgia for 1970s style horror films,providing a trip down memory lane for fans who huddled in grindhouse theaters or drive-ins to catch this new wave of explicit terrors. But most of the modern audienc... Testimony of Evil
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-07-2006)
You may note, as I have, that todays list contains an inordinate number of double, triple, quadruple and quintuple feature sets. I can only assume that this represents an effort on the part of the studios to get gift-ready bargain sets into stores in ... Entering the Asylum
by Matt Kamen (Thu 05-17-2007)
Con Coverage
There were two conventions of note this past weekend that, annoyingly enough, I was unable to attend due to real-life constraints. First was the Bristol International Comics Expo, which I’ve devoted a bit of lead in coverage to... DVD Secret revealed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-20-2007)
In our Prize Closet this week, we have two copies of The Hunt, courtesy of Image. To enter, just send an email to which includes your name and address DVD Shopping List, and in the subject line put the words “BE VEWY QUIET”.
Not to be out... 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)... A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another head-scratchin’, book-learnin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, we’re going to examine the effect of scheduling on comic writing. Effectively, I want to know if producing monthly &nda... Spider-Man 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre:Action/Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker/"Spider-Man"); Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson); Alfred Molina (Dr. Otto Octavius/"Doc... The Cosplay Complex
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-08-2007)
Seeing people dressed up in costumes at conventions is just an accepted reality now at anime conventions and larger comic shows, even at trade shows with the notorious booth girls. The practice has its origins at sci-fi conventions where fans showed t... Toy Maniac: A Look At DC Direct's WATCHMEN Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-26-2008)
NEW FROM DC DIRECT:
At the New York Comic Con this year DC Direct unveiled their very first series of Watchmen movie figures (see pictures here). The first series included the modern versions of the Silk Spectre, The Nite Owl, an Ozymandias figure and, o... CrossGen Promotes Teen Read Week
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 09-25-2002)
CrossGen Comics is teaming with libraries around the U. S. to promote Teen Read Week, Oct. 13-19. The theme of this year's Teen Read Week is "Get Graphic at Your Library" and focuses on the use of graphic literature as a tool to promote reading. As an o... Hollywood gets into THE SPIRIT
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-23-2004)
One of comics' most celebrated action heroes is getting his shot at Hollywood. The film rights to Will Eisner's two-fisted masked detective, better known as THE SPIRIT, have been optioned by Odd Lot Entertainment (Gigi Pritzker and Deborah Del Prete's com... Favreau Updates on IRON MAN Flying Rumor
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-16-2007)
It seems that David Cohen over at Variety published an erroneous statement, something uncommon for the trade magazine, regarding IRON MAN. In a news story Friday, the columnist said there would be no flying Iron Man in the finalized version of the film re... Vanguard Raids Romita's Portfolio! (Revised)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 08-01-2001)
One of the purest, happiest moments I have ever experienced as a comic book collector just took place at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, where some fifteen years after I first missed out on the opportunity, I was able to obtain a personal sketch of Gwen ... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... Coooooonnn!!!!!! Report: Thursday
by David Michael Wharton (Fri 07-15-2005)
Day two has come and gone, and already the crowds are daunting. It's not a good sign when half the panels I attended today were closed off due to hitting Fire Marshall-mandated capacity, and those weren't even the big-name events (Bruce Campbell I expect... Doug Jones is The Silver Surfer?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-18-2006)
Ain't it Cool News is reporting that Doug Jones, who played Abe Sapien in HELLBOY, has won the role of the Silver Surfer in the upcoming FANTASTIC FOUR sequel. The sequel is reportedly titled FANTASTIC FOUR AND THE SILVER SURFER.Just last week Tim Story,... Join the 300!
by News Editor (Fri 06-22-2007)
Warner Home Video has announced the launch of www.JoinThe300.com, an interactive online site featuring 300-related challenges for fans to complete and boasting social networking and user-generated content functionality, in anticipation of the July 31st DV... Shatner Talks STAR TREK Snub
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-27-2007)
Last summer, JJ Abrams told the San Diego Comic Con audience that he was desperately trying to fit an older Kirk into the STAR TREK film but there has been nothing but silence on that front since the announcement. Well, nothing but silence ... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... 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 ... Kubrick!
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-23-2007)
The DVD shopping bag keeps getting heavier and heavier as the list of new releases and special editions keeps growing. The Ultimate Edition of the ‘Battleship Potemkin’ is definitely in the bag. Sergei M. Eisenstein’s film is a... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (... Dealing Death with Joshua Ortega
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-18-2007)
Before I dive into my interview with Joshua Ortega, I’d like to explain the lateness of this column. I thought the new comics would ship on Thursday of this week because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday. That usually ... Top Five Comic Figures
by Matt Mckee (Mon 04-16-2007)
Here we are again, at the beginning of another edition of “Ramblings of a Toy Department Employee…”. This week’s ramblings start out with a question: What is your favorite comic book character figurine? I ask this ques... Free BUFFY MAGAZINE with every Glory pre-order
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-17-2006)
To help promote their upcoming exclusive Glory action figure, Titan Publishing will be offering a free issue of their Buffy the Vampire Slayer magazine with all pre-orders taken at this summer's San Diego Comic Con. Aside from Comic Con, pre-orders will ... 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 ... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr...