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THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN Vol. 14: Shadow of the Beast
by Tim Janson (Sat 05-10-2008)
Dark Horse continues its re-printing of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series with Chronicles of Conan Volume 12. This trade paperback collects issues #108 through #115. Conan is making his way back from the southern black kingdoms to more civilized l... THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN Vol. 12: The Beast King of Abombi
by Tim Janson (Wed 08-15-2007)
Dark Horse continues its re-printing of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series with Chronicles of Conan Volume 12. This trade paperback collects issues #91, and 93 to 100 of the original Conan series as Conan concludes his travels along the Black Coast... CONAN #12
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 02-01-2005)
... original CONAN THE BARBARIAN series was, it never managed to bridge the stories so elegantly. This issue finds our intrepid barbarian in jail after a drunken night of carousing, only to be freed by Kalanthes, the priest of Ibis. Conan reveals that ... 
The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Sun 02-03-2008)
...iant-Size Conan the Barbarian and while this is a great Story it might have been best just to skip it rather than having it pickup in the middle.
The art does lose some of it’s potency since it is reduced down to regular comic size from it&rsquo... Warner Bros. making CONAN THE BARBARIAN
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-15-2006)
Warner Bros. Pictures is eyeing an early 2007 start of production for CONAN THE BARBARIAN, a new take on the Robert E. Howard created character.Boaz Yakin (FRESH, REMEMBER THE TITANS) has been asked to write and possibly direct the film after his pitch im... CONAN and the Wachowski Brothers?
by News Editor (Mon 03-20-2006)
The Arnold Fans website is reporting "it now seems that Andy and Larry Wachowski --the Wachowski Brothers as they are known-- are being courted by the WB to direct KING CONAN: CROWN OF IRON a.k.a. CONAN THE CONQUEROR. They were once going to produce and w... CONAN AND THE MIDNIGHT GOD #5
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 08-12-2007)
Conan and the Midnight God concludes with this fifth issue, reinforcing the amazingly consistent quality of Dark Horse’s Conan brand. Written by Violent Messiahs scribs Joshua Dysart and with art by Will Conrad, the issue brings the titular kin... Conan the Barbarian
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-19-2006)
Release Date: TBA 2009
Studio: Lionsgate (Prods: Nu Image/Millennium Films)
Director: TBA
Screenwriter: Thomas Dean Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Plot Summary: A new film franchise, based around the "Conan"... CONAN #24
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-20-2006)
This issue of CONAN has caused a small amount of controversy when an uncensored preview image of the cover ran in the back of CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI last month. Tony Moore submitted a nude variant of the cover to editor Scott Allie, neither intend... CONAN #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 03-02-2004)
The young Conan the Cimmerian makes his way into the lands of the Aesir, the sometime enemies of his own people. He has come to the North in search of Hyperborea, a land of eternal summer in which people never die and pain is never known. He is sidetracke... CONAN Still on Hold?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-30-2008)
...remake of Conan the Barbarian, based on Robert E. Howard's novels. They also have Righteous Kill, a new cop-thriller starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and they also have an action thriller adaptation of the John Burdett novel Bangkok Eight to worry... Conan
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 10-01-2006)
This 32nd issue of Dark Horse's CONAN presents another installment in Kurt Busiek's "Born on the Battlefield" arc an ongoing story of Conan's youth, presented every eight issues in the series. In this issue, our intrepid barbarian enjoys a taste of the ... Comicsacpe - January 11, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-11-2006)
... I'd read CONAN THE BARBARIAN here and there in the Seventies, but I was a superhero snob as a teenager, and was terribly dismissive of anything but the costumed-hero crowd. It wasn't until years later that I borrowed a set on CONAN #1-100 from a frien... CONAN now gets parody treatment with HARV THE BARBARIAN
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-02-2002)
Rob Schneider is stepping into the shoes of Arnold Schwarzenegger... kind of. The ex SNLer has just signed for the lead in the barbarian movie parody HARV THE BARBARIAN. The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER described the movie as a "MONTY PYTHON-esque tale" (big words,... Remembering Basil
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-16-2006)
...hythms of Conan the Barbarian, from the Glorious pageantry of Starship Troopers to the noble personalities of Lonesome Dove, and from the iron-hewn power of The Hunt for Red October to the heroism of Red Dawn and the intricate intimacy of Its My Party.... Trade Review of The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 3
by Tim Janson (Sat 07-26-2008)
The latest edition of Dark Horse’s Savage Sword of Conan collections reprints issues # 25 –36 of the Marvel Comics magazine series. Conan stories were never told more faithfully to Robert E. Howard’s original stories than in Savage ... GROO & RUFFERTO
by Jason Henderson (Wed 08-23-2000)
I’m not sure there`s any comic that brings me more giddy joy than Sergio Aragones` Groo. Groo, that relentless and phenomenally stupid Conan-like barbarian who hacks his way through the vaguely Hyperborean paper dreams of Aragones, is like Godzilla. His c... Graphic Novel Review of Conan: Born on the Battlefield
by Tim Janson (Wed 07-09-2008)
With the latest Conan trade paperback, writer Kurt Busiek takes a look at a period of Conan’s life that has been hinted at, but never fully explored; namely, his birth and early life in Cimmeria. Even Conan creator Robert E. Howard never touche... Case Closed (aka Detective Conan) Vol.#02
by Michelle Ramonetti (Wed 04-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gosho AoyamaTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:Naoko AmemiyaWhat They SayHigh-school mystery fan Shin\'ichi Kudo is actually one of his high school\'s best minds, but he gets his reality checks from his childhood friend and ... Top Maniacal Rumors: Connor Reunion, Lethal Sequel and Gladiator America
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)
...remake of Conan the Barbarian.
Source: Slashfilm
Mania Verdict: TRUE---He is fit enough for the roles so we’re not doubting that he is “up for the role”. As to whether he will get either role, we have our doubts. Marvel will li... The Little Tramp
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-01-2003)
...sp; CONAN THE BARBARIAN / CONAN THE DESTROYER (Universal) [IMG3R]Witness swords & sorcery before it was a role playing game. 2-disc set of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s star-making performance as Robert E. Howard’s great pulp fiction character. BAR... Good Days for Movie Music Collectors
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 10-14-2000)
...hn Milius CONAN THE BARBARIAN feature that first propelled composer Poledouris to notoriety in the film music world. Poledouris’ music, while not specifically derived from his CONAN score, is lavish and adventurous. The 20-minute show was scored virtu... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
...n (a.k.a. Conan the Barbarian) is probably the best known and loved hero, or anti-hero in fiction. Red Nails is one of the last Conan pieces written and touches upon many socially questionable topics for its time, as does Shadows in Zamboula.Elric Volu... Berg Gets Big MAK
by News Editor (Thu 07-14-2005)
Universal Pictures has hired director Peter Berg to helm BRAN MAK MORN. John Romano is writing the script, which is an adaptation of the Robert E. Howard fantasy. Howard created fantasy novels and comics that include Conan the Barbarian and King Kull.MOR... SOLOMON KANE allies with BROTHERHOOD's producer
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-19-2003)
Variety reports that Robert E. Howard's SOLOMON KANE is getting a shot at the movies. The pulp adventure hero, created by the man who also brought us Conan the Barbarian and Kull the Conqueror, is being guided by film producer Samuel Hadida (BROTHERHOOD ... Movie Soundtracks: The Best of the Millennium, Part Two
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-22-2000)
...score for CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982). The composer, who would go on to permeate ROBOCOP and STARSHIP TROOPERS with assertive musical sensitivity, made perhaps his most profound statement here. Richly thematic and invested with a number of leitmotifs, ... Holiday Special
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-23-2007)
...bsp;
The Conan the Barbarian sequel fans have been clamoring for in all but name, this fast-paced bit of good-natured idiocy tells the backstory of the Scorpion King, whose fearsome reputation was established in The Mummy Returns (2001)
... Oscars: The Final Results
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
...ARS B.C., CONAN THE BARBARIAN, and MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL in the section on history in film; and DR. STRANGELOVE, OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB in the Memoriam tribute to George C. Scott. But easily the highlight had to ... Trade Paperback Review of Lobster Johnson: Iron Prometheus
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 08-29-2008)
... combined Conan the Barbarian and the Mighty Thor to create Hellboy. His mixture of Batman, Indiana Jones and The Shadow is another great cocktail of fiction’s greatest heroes. Lobster Johnson: Iron Prometheus is a fantastic story that is every b... Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-15-2007)
...hing from Conan the Barbarian. The Super Powers line clearly made itself different from the other toys on the market at the time, not to mention it had a huge roster to pull from.
In its three year run, Kenner released 33 figures including S... CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 07-07-2006)
Dark Horse's CONAN has always stood out as a successful fantasy title in a market dominated by superheroes. I usually enjoy the ongoing series a great deal. And, it seems Dark Horse knows it has a successful franchise via the numerous Conan miniseries a... 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... Amon Saga
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-25-2001)
...poor mans Conan the Barbarian tied in with some basic 70\'s fantasy plots. While the animation itself doesn\'t bother me, as I do tend to like the simpler animation from the 80\'s and before, it doesn\'t work well here with the encoding process mention... Djimon Hounsou is The New THULSA DOOM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-21-2008)
We know there's a Conan the Barbarian and a Red Sonja remake on the horizon. We're now receiving news that there will also be a Thulsa Doom spin-off starring Djimon Hounsou for Dynamite Entertainment, reports Variety. The character was originally played b... SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN, Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Sun 04-13-2008)
In the second volume of Dark Horse Comics’ Savage Sword of Conan reprints, the book collects issues 11 through 24 of Marvel Comics’s 1970s black & white magazine. The first four to five years of this title were absolutely its zenith a... Top Maniacal Rumors: More Turtles, Doom Love and Moore Dissent
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)
...know of a Conan the Barbarian remake on the horizon as well as Hollywood gearing up for a Red Sonja redo. The latest report also has Conan’s nemesis from the first Robert E. Howard tale also getting a spin-off as well with Blood Diamonds’ D... Trade Review: Conan Volume 5: Rogues in the House HC
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)
Rogues in the House and Other Stories by Timothy Truman, Cary Nord and Tomas Giorello is the fifth volume of Conan comics from Dark Horse. The stories that lie within are adapted form from Conan’s creator Robert E. Howard. Immediately I know what yo... No GAG Order
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-17-2006)
...mpared to CONAN THE BARBARIAN in terms of emotional scope, and the score is a dark medieval tragedy from the composer of BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with choir.www.dominusanimae.com One of the leading jazz arti... Conan: The Hall of the Dead
by Tim Janson (Tue 06-26-2007)
Robert E. Howard wrote a number of fantastic Conan stories in his lifetime but The Hall of the Dead was not one of them. Not that The Hall of the Dead isn’t fantastic, but rather Howard didn’t write it, at least not in full. Years after his su... THE GROO JAMBOREE
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-11-2000)
Sergio Aragones’ The Groo Jamboree is one of the best examples I can put forward of taking what should have been a one-joke idea and turning it into a story you can care about—even while you remain aware that the whole thing is preposterous.Groo, for thos... Basic Harry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-13-2004)
...uess that Conan The Barbarian was really a major picture influence in my mind. We've got lots of overblown and just plain loud brass and percussion. The strings and winds are really the motor of the orchestra." Wall recorded the score at the Bastu... Triple H against BLADE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-16-2003)
...n Milius (CONAN THE BARBARIAN). This picture will be the first underneath the WWE Films production slate.JORNADA DEL MUERTE (which translates into "Journey of Death", read into that what you will) takes place in the American southwest and involves moto... Solomon Kane
by Coming Attractions (Tue 05-20-2003)
... of "Conan the Barbarian." Solomon Kane (James Purefoy) is a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced to fi... TALES OF THE LOVECRAFT MYTHOS
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 11-07-2002)
...reator of Conan the Barbarian, Robert E Howard, who was a good friend of Lovecraft. The piece, titled "The Thing on the Roof", is an excellent little thriller about a mysterious temple in Central America and the possession of a mystic gem called "the k... Conan and the Jewels of Gwahlur
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-20-2005)
...vel's old CONAN THE BARBARIAN series in 1973. My initial reaction to the art was that it was reminiscent of the Marvel series, before even learning that.CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR takes place later in the barbarian's life, closer to his ascent to... Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-20-2008)
Robert Kirkman’s done it again. The revered scribe of Invinvible, The Walking Dead, and The Astounding Wolf-Man has thrown down a gauntlet for comic creators. Over at Comic Book Resources last Wednesday, Kirkman recorded a video that sugge... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... CONAN Getting a Rewrite for Lionsgate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-13-2008)
Dirk Blackman and Howard McCain have been hired to rework the script for the upcoming origin tale of Conan, says The Hollywood Reporter. While a director search is under way for the remake, the writers have gone back to Howard's original stories to create... Milius talks CONAN 3
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-09-2002)
While talking to one of the more influential Arnold Schwarzenegger fan sites, KING CONAN: CROWN OF IRON writer/director John Milius let fans in on what they can expect from the first Schwarzenegger/CONAN film in about 20 years. He revealed Conan will have... Klingons, Super Models & Conan, Oh My!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)
Welcome to our first edition of the Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week. This new weekly round-up, which we’ll publish every Friday, will leave the world of verified facts and enter a realm of unsubstantiated rumors. Basically, it’s a place where ... Conan the Action Figure by NECA
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 05-19-2008)
The wait is over. Conan the Barbarian will finally have his own series of action figures. NECAonline has just released two different sculpts of Conan in the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger from the classic film Conan the Barbarian.
I saw this Con... Conan, The Boy In Future Memorial Box (-)
What They Say5 discs contain episodes 1 - 26. This classic sci-fi adventure show was originally aired 20 years ago but thnaks to the direction by Hayao Miyazaki and his style, doesn\'t look dated at all. Our hero is a boy in the post apocalyptic future, w...Otakon - Detective Conan clarifaction
by Andrew Tei (Fri 08-08-2003)
Lance also wanted to mention that FUNImation has ALL of Detective Conan. That includes TV and movies. Conan at Dark Horse
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-11-2002)
Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson this week announced a new publishing program featuring CONAN THE BARBARIAN. The monthly ongoing series will include all-new stories based on the classic Robert E. Howard character and also incorporate adaptation... SCOOP: Conan O'Brien on SIMPSONS Season 4 DVD?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-16-2004)
We received this tidbit this past weekend from a scooper that claims to have first-hand knowledge about which late night talk show host will be on the next SIMPSONS DVD set providing commentary. It isn't Mr. Letterman, and it isn't Mr. Leno. Think tall, r... New Line Looking For CONAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-28-2007)
For seven long years, Warner Bros has been trying their best to revitalize the Conan Franchise. I remember back in 2004/2005 when they even released a title listing for the long awaited sequel titled KING CONAN:CROWN OF IRON. Arnold Schwarzenegger's choic... Ford teases INDY 4 on CONAN
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-22-2002)
On last Wednesday's LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN, Harrison Ford, shortly before calling the title for his new submarine movie, K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER "stupid," Harrison Ford gave a few words on the progress of INDIANA JONES 4. "I hope so," Ford said when ... Age Of Conan
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 01-03-2007)
Plot:
A MMORPG set up in the fictional time of Conan the Barbarian.
Platform:
PC, X-Box 360, and PS3
Company:
Eidos Interactive / SCi Entertainment Group
Status:
In Development
Latest Rumors:
There should be plenty of characters, character cla... Perlman to Voice Conan
by News Editor (Wed 10-19-2005)
Swordplay Entertainment has signed Ron Perlman to voice Conan of Cimmeria for their animated film CONAN: RED NAILS. Perlman joins a "voice" cast that already includes Marg Helgenberger and James Marsden, Clancy Brown, Cree Summer and Mark Hamill.The scrip... CONAN 3 has cash
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)
IGN FilmForce is reporting that director John Milius has successfully acquired full financing for his proposed film, KING CONAN: CROWN OF IRON. While the film has remained in development hell, trying to secure an A-list actor to raise its profile and rece... Comicscape - February 25, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-25-2004)
OPINION: For a publishing company that's always touted itself as the House of Ideas, Marvel sure has a nasty habit of quashing some of its better ones before they even get off the ground. The latest victim is the recently published EPIC ANTHOLOGY, the fi... Detective Conan Retitled (Thu 02-05-2004)
We\'ve gotten word today from the folks at FUNimation that when they start to release the massively huge series Detective Conan, some legal issues came up that required that most dreaded of things, a name change.\"Due to legal considerations, this highly ...Paradox Entertainment aquires a piece of CONAN
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 09-27-2002)
GameSpot.com reports that Sweedish studio Paradox Entertainment has acquired 20 percent of Conan Sales Company, which holds all rights to the popular CONAN franchise.Paradox will now play a part in continuing licensing partnerships, which include a film d... Schwarzenegger's KING CONAN in rewrite stage
by Eric Moro (Mon 01-28-2002)
Aside from TERMINATOR, Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been attached to a KING CONAN feature a third installment of the franchise now in the hands of the Wachowski brothers (of MATRIX fame). Apparently, there has recently been movement on this project as ... Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #01: The Investigation Is Afoot (Second Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-16-2006)
What They SayJimmy Kudo is a cocky teenage detective, known far and wide for his crime solving skills. While working a particularly gruesome case, Kudo is attacked in the darkness by two strange men and force-fed an experimental drug. The strong poison re... The CONAN Report
by News Editor (Fri 03-31-2006)
The Arnold Fans.com continues to publish reports about a possible deal for Arnold Schwarzenegger to reprise his role as Conan.In a note from a Warner Bros., an executive (presumably Alan Horn) stated, "The only thing I can tell you at this time is that th... Case Closed Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-20-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoyama GoshoTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayGhastly beheadings, bloody murders, and cold-hearted child abductions-
Precocious high school student Jimmy Kudo uses his keen powers of observation and astute intu... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #03: Like Old Times
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-22-2004)
What They SayContains episodes 59-61!
Conan is walking on air when an invite to an elite mystery tour arrives that has him rubbing elbows with fellow mystery fans. What should be a weekend of mystery nirvana becomes a nightmare of survival when the conte... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #1: Truth About Revenge (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-15-2005)
What They SayHow can blood from one victim, murdered on the street wind up on the wall of an abandoned building, the railing of a rooftop, and broken glass of an upper apartment window?
Then, Conan joins Richard and Rachel backstage at a prestigious pla... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #04: Broken Dreams
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-10-2005)
What They Sayt\'s double trouble on Kiji Island as an unsinkable ghost ship patrols the dark waters surrounding the peaceful island. While some deem this a terrible omen, other more industrious citizens cash in on the opportunity to make a fast buck, both... "Conan" coming to Next-Gen Consoles
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-27-2007)
According to THQ, the company plans to create a new game for the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles titled Conan.The game will be developed by Nihilistic Software and has promised to bring a mix of 'epic brutality' and 'visceral combat' with multiple weapons, figh... Case Closed Movie 2: 14th Target Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-22-2007)
What They SaySomeone is dealing out murder and mayhem one playing card at a time, and the deck is stacked against Richard Moore! Those around the bumbling detective are on the hidden hit list, with nobody safe from the methodical mayhem of an unknown madm... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #05: Dubious Intent
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-24-2005)
What They SayTrouble comes in threes for this Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim star in this baffling set of mysteries!
First, Conan and the Junior Detective League visit the set monster movie and stumble onto a real-life murder! The kids must uncover ... Case Closed: Case 03 Vol. #01: Behind the Facade
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-10-2007)
What They SayCrime and punishment afflict the poor and wealthy alike, and everyone has to pay the piper at some point. Kid detective Conan Edogawa defies social convention on his quest for the truth, even when it takes him from the grimiest gutter to vast... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #02: The Desperate Truth
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-14-2004)
What They SayDesperate times call for desperate measures! Conan learns this maxim all too well as the tragic truths behind his next batch of unbelievable cases come to light.
First, Conan investigates the bizarre events behind a looming scandal at a vid... Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #3: Ill-Fated Imposters
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-04-2006)
What They SaySolve the world\'s most dangerous mysteries with Conan and the Junior Detective League! Find the clues on the pursuit for the ultimate answer... the truth.
Contains episodes 16-21:
The Two-Faced Brother
A Loan Repaid
The Case of the Hi-Ja... Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #01: The Secret Life Of Jimmy Kudo
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-23-2004)
What They SayWithin the high stakes world of police work exists a surplus of capable detectives. These detectives work with police to uncover the clues needed to track down and apprehend the most vile criminals. Jimmy Kudo is just such a detective. But th... Lionsgate Buys NA Rights to CONAN Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-11-2008)
Lionsgate has picked up the North American distribution rights to the new Conan The Barbarian from production companies Nu Image/Millennium Films. Variety also reports that while this film's progress stalled because of the WGA strike, Millennium Films is ... New CONAN Teaser Poster Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-01-2007)
While Millennium Films has yet to announce who will be filling the lead role of this new CONAN THE BARBARIAN adventure, that hasn't stopped them from releasing a new teaser poster for the film. After picking up the rights to Robert E. Howard myt... Millennium Picks Up CONAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
After months of studios going back and forth over the option rights to Robert E. Howard's CONAN, the search is now over. When we last heard news of the project on June 28, New Line was in the top spot to pick up those rights. Apparently, something was los... Schwarzenegger contemplating another CONAN
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 03-14-2002)
...n the new CONAN THE BARBARIAN film, which is currently being written by John Milius, the same writer who co-wrote the original film with Oliver Stone. Winston & Conan Books in the Works
by News Editor (Thu 04-20-2006)
ICv2 reports that Cinefex magazine editor Jody Duncan will write the book The Winston Effect: The Art and History of Stan Winston. Titan Books will publish the hardcover book which will feature sketches, production art, and photographs chronicling Winston... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #01: Deadly Illusions
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-24-2004)
What They SayWhile taking in the scenery away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, Conan, Richard, and Rachel stumble into the middle of a grisly ancient legend. The terrible Mist Goblin has struck again! Without any hard evidence, it looks as thou... Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #4: Wrong Answers Resolved
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-21-2006)
What They SayAnother moon rises over the city where shady souls stir and Conan Edogawa isn\'t afraid of the dark. Conan doesn\'t swoon over movie stars, but he\'ll swoop down on a murderer. He doesn\'t get sea sick; he uncovers secret killers on an ocean ... Case Closed Movie 1: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-03-2006)
What They SayThe city is in the grip of a crazed bomber and nobody is safe as a crushing wave of terror washes over the innocent citizens. Planes, trains, and massive towers all threaten to light up the night sky; the sick whims of a brutal lunatic played... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #3: Triple Threat
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-01-2005)
What They SayWhile guests at Sebastian Manor, Conan and Rachel find themselves embroiled in a chilling murder. But more disturbing than the brutal death of the millionaire, Rodrick Appenheimer, is the prime list of suspects, his triplet sons! Then, an S.O... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #2: Knight Baron Mystery
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-02-2005)
What They SayWhen Conan, Richard, and Rachel are offered a free stay at a posh hotel on the beach if they join a mystery tour, they jump at the chance. But their accommodations are only paid for in full if they uncover the identity of the tour promoter wh... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #5: Covering Up
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-26-2005)
What They SayMahjong is a game of strategy, skill, and luck... three things the perpetrator of a sinister murder hopes he has on his side! Or is it her side?
Then, Conan and Rachel\'s relaxing day out turns into a nightmare when they become embroiled in ... Epic Fantasy Fans Celebrate! This is Your Month!
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 08-14-2002)
There are a lot of great books to cover this month, so I want to get to it...but let's get business out of the way first. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the landslide of suggestions for the name of this new monthly book column. We put it to a vote ... STREAMS OF SILVER: The Legend of Drizzt Book V
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-14-2007)
Streams of Silver continues Devil’s Due’s adaptation of R.A. Salvatore’s Crystal Shard Trilogy. Salvatore is a bit of a polarizing writer. You seem to love him or hate him without much middle ground. I personally like Salv... Case Closed: Case 02 Vol. #02: Cracking the Perfect Alibi
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-29-2007)
What They SayMadness rains down and murder strikes like lightning under stormy skies... Conan Edogawa braces the elements and trudges through to the truth.
On a wild goose chase of a treasure hunt, X doesn\'t always mark the spot when motives are hidden ... Infinite Space, Infinite God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-13-2007)
Anthologies run amok in this week’s buzz with collection themes ranging from Russian sci-fi and fantasy to genre fiction based on world mythology and a collection of 2006’s best space opera novels.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to ... Comicscape - October 6, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-06-2004)
OPINION: Before we get started, there's various and sundry stuff to cover. Thanks to Jeremy Travaglini for pointing out that the DC annual crossover event a few years back was actually named "Bloodlines" rather than "New Blood"; to J. Adams for suggesting... The Perils of Success
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-30-2005)
They're finally done.It's been a journey of decades, but the twin genre behemoths of STAR WARS and STAR TREK have finally traveled beyond the Rim, become one with the Force, sailed off toward the second star to the right and straight on till morning. Our... Case Closed Vol.#03
by Michelle Ramonetti (Wed 10-24-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayJimmy, Rachel and Richard take a vacation aboard a cruise ship - little do they know that the patriarch of the wealthy Hatamoto family is about to be murdered! With the perpetrator still a... Case Closed: Case 03 Vol. #02: Death Wears A Blindfold
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-06-2007)
What They SayIt\'s nice to unwind, but unfortunately for Conan Edogawa, crime never takes a vacation! When murder strikes during a ski trip, the truth can get snowed over. And spending a little time at the pool seems like fun until justice takes a dive un... Case Closed: Case 02 Vol. #01: The Explots of Genius
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-07-2006)
What They SayMurder is in the air and life is cheap on the streets... Luckily, Conan Edogawa finds value in the truth, and won\'t let any bad deed go unpunished.
A disgruntled hacker makes a high-powered tech millionaire feel the heat, while a deadly lov... Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #02: In Hot Pursuit
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-22-2006)
What They SayConan wages even deeper into the seedy depths of the underworld, and he\'s up to his neck in danger. The darkest corners of the human psyche are wrought with peril, and the skeletons are overflowing from the closet: murder, madness, assassina... HIS LAST BOW
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 01-27-2003)
By the end of his life Sir Arthur Conan Doyle reportedly hated his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle's friend and fellow writer P.G. Wodehouse (creator of the hilarious Jeeves the Butler stories) recalled that he could get Doyle to pontificate ... Plot Details for Fantasy ARCANUM
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-10-2007)
Plot details have emerged for THE ARCANUM, reports Bloody Disgusting. Director-writer Randall Wallace will be adapting the Thomas Wheeler novel of the same name to the big screen with Wheeler prepping the screenplay version of his work. Gold Circle's Scot... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... 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 ... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
Another Trip to the Buffet
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comiscape! Your faithful correspondent finds himself sent by his day job to Alexandria, Virginia for a conference, where he has enjoyed walking aro... Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys
by Tim Janson (Tue 12-18-2007)
With only a week until Christmas I was literally like a kid in a toy store as I perused this book. TwoMorrows Publishing has long been one of my favorite publishers. Their books and magazines on comics are the best in the business. Yet here... Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en... Finding Miss Mystery
by Janet Houck (Wed 09-06-2006)
Mystery and suspense. Such simple words for such a wide-ranging genre, one that contains some of the strangest yet most rewarding anime out there, as well as timeless. Detective novels, psychological thrillers, and just plain old weird animation that will... THE CASE-BOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 02-20-2003)
From early on, almost every Sherlock Holmes book was meant to be the last. In the stories collected as THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle actually killed off his detective. But public sentiment was so insistent, and Doyle's desire to r... Viz Announces New Q3 Manga Titles (Wed 06-02-2004)
New titles to include CASE CLOSED, BEYBLADE and KARE FIRST LOVE San Francisco, Calif, June 1, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, announced today the upcoming release of three ...Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #4: Phantom Thief Kid
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayWhen a priceless jewelry exhibit comes to town, so does Phantom Thief, a famous burglar who leaves a note announcing his intentions to steal the Black Star—the most valuable pearl in the world. When the police corner Phantom Thief on th... ROUGH WORK: Concept art, doodles, and sketchbook drawings by Frank Frazetta
by Tim Janson (Wed 10-31-2007)
I think like a lot of people, my first exposure to the art of Frank Frazetta was the old Lancer/Ace Conan paperback book covers. I think I was around 12 or 13 and had never heard of Conan and bought one of the books, I think Conan of Cimmeria, just b... We Want You!
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-29-2007)
... sword in Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer. Those two films (mostly the first one) took the Conan character into pop culture and there’s no denying that the films created a strong following in the character. Part of me wants to see... THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by Brian Thomas (Thu 05-06-2004)
Universal Pictures is remembered as the top studio for classic mystery, comedy and horror B-movie series of the 1930s and ‘40s, but Universal owes one of their best loved series to rival 20th Century Fox. As revealed in the generous liner notes to this DV... Hayao Miyazaki and the Art of Anime
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 11-05-1999)
With Hayao Miyazaki`s PRINCESS MONONOKE expanding into more cities this weekend, American audiences will be getting a chance to look at a kind of animated epic that many of them have never seen before. To most Western viewers, the subject of Japanese anim... Read DEMONWARS #1 for free
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
The first issue of R.A. SALVATORE'S DEMONWARS: TRIAL BY FIRE is now available for free on CrossGen's website. Based on the author's series of fantasy novels chronicling the adventures of barbarian Ranger Andacanavar and his companions, the TRIAL BY FIRE ... WINDWALKER scheduled for release on April 21
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-02-2003)
Wizards of the Coast announced today that the third and final book in the FORGOTTEN REALMS "Starlight & Shadows" series is set to arrive in stores on April 21. Titled WINDWALKER, this hardcover fantasy novel was written by Elaine Cunningham and concludes... CrossGen's first issue of SOLUS out today
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-26-2003)
In addition to being the first issue of a new series, CrossGen Comics's new science fiction series SOLUS marks the return of a legendary comic book artist, namely George Pérez. The artist of DC Comics' CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, the legendary X-MEN/TEEN ... Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... And the Oscar nominations are...
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-27-2004)
The nominees for the 76th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning and Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING leads the pack with 11 nominations. There were some surprise nominees which should make for an interesting run-up... Um... Happy Anniversary!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-27-2004)
This week’s column marks the start of my second year of DVD Shopping List, and I want to thank all the readers out there for the support they’ve shown for it – if you’re all enjoying it, that makes all the time & trouble that goes into it worthwhile.O... PLAY-MATE OF THE APES
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 10-07-2002)
PLAY-MATE OF THE APES is the story of two downed astronauts and one cosmonaut who inadvertently wind up on a planet of humanoid ape creatures who miraculously speak English. As the three search the planet for aid they constantly find themselves in various... Sizing up the Competition
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-13-2002)
When it comes to action figures, some lines just tower over others. Literally. If toy companies are sizing up the competition, they’re not just looking at sculpting details and articulation… they’re also taking note of just how big the friggin’ toys are t... DVD & VHS This Week: May 7
by John Thonen (Tue 05-07-2002)
VIDEO NEWSActor Val Kilmer has never really clicked with audiences and become the star his talent and looks once seemed to guarantee him. Part of the reason for this failure is that he so often comes across as an unlikable and arrogant ass, both on and of... The 2003 Oscar Winners!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-01-2004)
It was the night that genre fans have been waiting for. Last night the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized Peter Jackson's final film in his LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and lavished the picture with Oscars for Best Picture and Best Direct... Castillo guests on THE TRAVELERS
by Rob Allsetter (Thu 10-31-2002)
Tommy Castillo, new artist of DETECTIVE COMICS, has painted the cover for Kenzer & Company's THE TRAVELERS #20."Tommy's always been a big supporter of the comic," said TRAVELERS creator, Tony DiGerolamo. "It's always amazing when an artist of this much t... THE OTHER NINETEETH CENTURY
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 01-13-2003)
A trade paperback collection from TOR features 23 short stories (some of them very short) from Avram Davidson, a lesser-known but very skilled author who did work that flirted with the boundaries of SF. The collection has the stated intention of once agai... December 30 January 5: New Year's Resolutions
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-30-2002)
Got plans for New Year's Eve?You do? Well, aren't you superior? I'll probably be spending the evening watching my SPORTS NIGHT DVDs and trying to decide whether my New Year's resolution should be trying to eat healthier or trying to get a life so next New... SHERLOCK HOLMES, the swinger?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-06-2003)
Ready for a 21st century twist to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic literary sleuth Sherlock Holmes? How about having his descendant be a ladies man who uses the family's keen sense of intuition to pick up chicks at swank London clubs? Or do you fancy th... 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... Jesus returns!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-12-2005)
I've noticed an some odd behavior in my house lately. Well, odder than the usual. As you can imagine, I open up quite a few DVD packages here, carefully slitting the shrinkwrap to unwrap them, then pulling up the corners of the edge tapes to peel them off... MATANGO: ATTACK OF THE MUSHROOM PEOPLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-29-2005)
Science fiction pioneer William Hope Hodgson is little known today, but in the early 20th century his popularity rivaled that of H.G. Wells and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. H.P. Lovecraft was among his admirers. It may be that Hodgson's stories lacked the magn... Comicscape - April 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-20-2005)
I guess everyone took their happy pills this week. I got a surprisingly constructive batch of reader mail about SIN CITY, with little in the way of name calling, death threats, or unsavory comments about any of my female relatives. It's like you were al... Rock Opera Revival
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-04-2005)
The government of Japan is considering their child pornography law to include anime and manga. Of all the new porn anime titles released, about half feature sex acts involving schoolgirls. It's a touchy subject, since some argue that drawings don't have a... Walk the Dinosaurs
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 06-03-2002)
This isn't Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's LOST WORLD, and it sure ain't JURASSIC PARK. On the mysterious continent of Dinotopia, humans and intelligent, talking dinosaurs live in harmony, but that peace is shattered when a plane crashes into this strange paradi... More than meets the eye?
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-23-2005)
As some of you may have heard, there's a live-action movie adaptation of the beloved TV series TRANSFORMERS in the works, with Michael Bay of all people set to direct. This series has survived a few incarnations, and though it's never really caught on wit... Comicscape - December 1, 2004
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-01-2004)
Tony's out this week, so I'm doing Comicscape in addition to my usual review. Obviously, I'm not going to answer Tony's letters and deal with the question he posed in the last two columns on the wisdom of making heroes into villains, respect (or lack the... Good Morning, Azkaban!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-23-2004)
I know we’re coming up on a holiday, so I’d like to take a moment to give thanks for the technology that gives us things like satellite TV and DVDs. But as I write this, I can’t help but be distracted by something I’m not thankful for – incompetence. (Uh ... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... 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 (... Comicscape - April 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-14-2004)
OPINION: It seems that I made a mistake while writing last week's column which has led to several helpful e-mails correcting me about something I already knew. At one point, I wrote "Eventually I'll be doing a column on which comics should be made into on... Troopers II and Other Bugs to Come
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-17-2004)
...ater with CONAN THE BARBARIAN. The music for BIG WEDNESDAY was a departure from the surf rock tunes of the 1960s that typically accompanied beach movies, as Milius saw surfing as the ultimate end of America's westward expansion. He turned to his colleg... Comicscape - September 1, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-01-2004)
OPINION: You may have noticed a larger than usual number of graphic novels from Europe on the shelves these last few months. It's not because your comics shop owner has suddenly become more enlightened in his/her thinking and gone all "citizen of the worl...