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CrossGen comics starts new, mainstream comics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-30-2002)
Reflecting concerns over dwindling readership and alienation from mainstream genre lovers, CrossGen comics has announced a new series titled COMPENDIA, with hopes of pulling in more mainstream readers. CrossGen sources hope the series will combat the high... CrossGen Comics Hires Tony Bedard
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 06-22-2001)
Former DC Comics Editor Tony Bedard has been hired by CrossGen Comics and will immediately take up the writing reins on the upcoming title, NEGATION. Bedard will also write CrossGen's MYSTIC while current MYSTIC scribe Ron Marz moves on to THE PATH, anoth... CrossGen: Mark Waid
by Buddy Scalera (Wed 08-30-2000)
...e upstart CrossGen Comics team? Many people might think he’s a bit crazy, especially considering the company’s requirement that creators work exclusively for CrossGen. There must be a reason, because Waid’s the latest in a long line of creators who’ve ... 
CROSSGEN ILLUSTRATED: A Comic Book Bible
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 11-28-2001)
CrossGen Comics has made quite a name for itself in its short life. Emerging during an uncertain period in the comic book industry, the Florida-based publisher basically set out to capture the fickle hearts and minds of comic book readers by sticking to a... CINESCAPE, CrossGen in distro deal
by Mike Whybark (Thu 01-30-2003)
CrossGen just announced the start of an innovative distribution deal with, um, us! CINESCAPE will carry a CrossGen title bound into every issue beginning with the May 2003 issue. The title first featured will be a special edition WAY OF THE RAT #1.Here's ... CrossGen goes German
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 07-19-2002)
CrossGen Comics has signed a publishing deal with mg/publishing to publish CrossGen's comics for the newsstand, comic shop, and bookstore market in the countries of Germany, Austria, and German-speaking parts of Switzerland. Mg/publishing will publish th... CrossGen Comics in China
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 06-25-2002)
CrossGeneration Comics has struck a deal with the Chinese publisher Dian Shi Tang, one of China's largest publishers, to begin publishing CrossGen's entire line of titles in August. Dian Shi Tang is one of the five largest publishers in China, and the on... Crossgen Hires Two Inkers, Colorist
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 01-25-2002)
CrossGen Comics has added three creators, inkers Tom Ryder and Brad Vancata and colorist Chris Garcia.Ryder joins the staff as inker for the May-releasing WAY OF THE RAT,working over the pencils of Jeff Johnson. Garcia will join Johnson and Garcia on the ... 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... CrossGen and Dynamic Forces Forge Alliance
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-03-2001)
Defying the standard comic book industry rule that friends must first meet and beat the hell out of each other before teaming up to save the day, CrossGen Comics and Dynamic Forces have instead avoided the fisticuffs and partnered to produce lithographs, ... CrossGen reformats Compendia Series
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 09-13-2002)
CrossGen Comics is reformatting upcoming volumes of its Compendia Series starting with FORGE #9 and EDGE #9. All Compendia will be printed at 5 3/8 inches by 8 3/16 inches, will contain approximately 192 pages, and will be priced at $7.95. "Since the f... CrossGen To Be Published In Russian
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 03-01-2002)
CrossGen Comics continues its worldwide expansion with the signing of a publishing deal with Russian publisher Izdatelstvo Komiks Ltd. Izdatelstvo Komiks Ltd. is set to begin publishing the CrossGen Comics line in September to be distrib... CrossGen Adds Two Artists
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 12-06-2001)
CrossGen Comics has hired penciler Jeff Johnson and inker Mark Pennington. Both have already relocated to Florida and will be working on separate projects beginning immediately.The company also announced that Andy Smith is moving from inker to penciler.Jo... CrossGen Adds Colorist
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 02-18-2002)
CrossGen Comics has hired Nick Bell as a colorist. Bell will color a soon-to-be-named title in the horror genre.Bell has been coloring comics since 1995 when he got his start at WildStorm Productions. There he began as part of a team that worked on every ... CrossGen promotes Peterson, Sears
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 11-23-2001)
CrossGen Comics has promoted Brandon Peterson and Bart Sears to managerial positions inside the company.Peterson moves up from art director to vice president of production development, and Sears steps into the role of art director.After nearly two and one... CrossGen pacts with Endeavor
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)
Florida based CrossGen Entertainment, publisher of CrossGen Comics, has announced that it has signed for representation with Endeavor, one of Hollywood's top talent agencies. Endeavor will represent CrossGen properties for market in motion picture, televi... CROSSGEN announces film and television projects
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 08-05-2002)
Industry newcomer CrossGen Comics has recently announced that a number of its more popular titles will soon be making the transition from comic to the big (and, in some instances, small) screen. In a panel discussion held at the San Diego Comic-Con Intern... CrossGen expands
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 04-03-2002)
CrossGen Comics has signed a publishing deal with Egmont Serieforlaget to publish CrossGen's comics for the newsstand, comic shop and bookstore market in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Each edition will be translated into that area's native languag... New CrossGen Staffer
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 09-19-2001)
CrossGen Comics has hired inker Matt Ryan to work over the pencils of current associate penciler Fabrizio Fiorentino. The team is scheduled to take on a title of its own sometime in early 2002.Ryan has already relocated to Tampa from Alabama and is curren... 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... CrossGen Hits On-Time Century Mark
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 11-09-2001)
With the release of MYSTIC #18, THE FIRST #13 and NEGATION PREQUEL on Wednesday, CrossGen Comics has now published 100 consecutive on-time issues."We were very proud when we announced we had gone one full year without missing a ship date," CrossGen Publis... CrossGen Comics-to-film still on track (Mon 11-10-2003)
Despite the recent cancellation of 9 of their original titles, CrossGen still has its sights on its properties being adapted for the big screen. The arrival of a CG movie could also signal a new volume for the respective cancelled comic.CROSSGEN escapes from New York
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 08-06-2002)
...national, CrossGen Comics announced that JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES would be published under its creator-owned CG Entertainment publishing imprint.The first issue of the comic is slated for a Spring, 2003 release. CrossGen Announces Sojourn Collected Edition
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-30-2001)
It only just debuted as one of the latest in CrossGen's popular line of comics, but SOJOURN has experienced such demand from fans and retailers that CrossGen will be reprinting the sold out #1 issue in a 64 page special edition that also features material... THE RED STAR to CrossGen
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 07-01-2002)
... owned by CrossGen Comics that would publish non-CrossGen Universe comic book projects. Diamond Comic Distributors has allowed CrossGen to assign its publishing Supply Agreement to CGE and allow CrossGen to publish and distribute non-CrossGen continui... Dixon makes his CrossGen
by Eric Moro (Mon 09-10-2001)
Tampa-based publisher CrossGen Comics adds another notch to its ever-growing belt of top name talent with the addition of longtime DC Comics contributor Chuck Dixon. Perhaps best known for his current run on Bat-books NIGHTWING, BIRDS OF PREY, ROBIN, and ... Comic-con: CrossGen Movie News
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 08-03-2002)
At a panel
discussion today at Comic-Con International, CrossGen comics vice president of product development Tony
Panaccio introduced fans to some of the key players in the comic company's
current Hollywood development strategy. Spearheading the co... New CrossGen Titles
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 02-26-2002)
Mark Alessi, owner and publisher of CrossGen Comics, has announced three new titles. Brath MacGaren of SIGIL gets his own series, BRATH, in January, “People say they wanted Brath and we listened,” Alessi says. A creative team has bee... Alessi Talks CrossGen Movies
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-25-2002)
CrossGen chief
Mark Alessi made some major announcements to fans at MegaCon over the weekend. Comics
Continuum had a nice run-down of all the panel, which included talk of new
titles, online comics and, of course, the CrossGen movie and TV developmen... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
...N #1 from CrossGen Comics
© 2001 CrossGen Comics
incarnations of X-Men and Spider-Man cartoons, not to mention the recent spate of high-quality comic-to-film adaptations, kids have the name recognition. They will recognize the characters when the... CrossGen cancels FORGE and VECTOR
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-18-2003)
FORGE and VECTOR, the two monthly compilations that reprint CrossGen comic books in a larger and longer format, will cease their publication after their next issue, number 13, to be both released this month."The Compendia were successful in reaching new r... Digital Debate
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-20-2006)
Hail and well met, my heroes and villains. Welcome to another Wednesday and another COMICSCAPE. Last week's column on digital and web comics generated several letters of civil disagreement. Thankfully, everyone kept my mother, my wife, and my personal ... THE RED STAR winks out at CrossGen
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-17-2003)
... homes to CrossGen Comics and begin again with a new first issue. In the interview, Gossett said the companies had different creative and business directions which prompted the decision to pull up their stakes and now self-publish the book. The decis... Disney buys CrossGen
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-15-2004)
It was just a rumor before but today it became a hard fact: Disney Publishing Worldwide announced that it has indeed purchased the assets of comic book publisher CrossGen Entertainment. That now means that Disney owns the rights to all of CrossGen's super... Will CrossGen woes scuttle 'Rat' and 'Route'?
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-19-2003)
CrossGen has been in financial turmoil for much of this year. The Comics Journal takes an in-depth look at the company's status, including the emergence of a new corporate entity, designed to lure investors to the exploitation of their concepts as movies ... Crossing Boundaries, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-13-2002)
As anyone in comics will tell you, CrossGen VP Tony Panaccio included, the comic book reading community is an insular little group. CrossGen Comics is determined to bring comic book entertainment into the mainstream, and they've put their money where thei... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-29-2001)
OK, so 2001 didn't exactly herald the arrival of a mysterious alien Monolith or the beginning of the next stage in human evolution, but for comic book fans, and Marvelites in particular, there was an Earth-moving moment of revelation and a joy no less cos... One More For Comics
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
March, 2002
Over the past decade, the growing roster of manga publishers has mirrored the increased mainstream success of the comics genre. Today the market adoption has been so complete that old an... Comicscape - November 26, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-26-2003)
OPINION: Before we get started, two plugs: one, an invitation to visit CINESCAPE's comic book message forum in addition to sending e-mail to yours truly, so that you don't have to wait for me to reprint your letter before others can respond to it; and two... ACTOR Launches in LA
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 07-03-2001)
...! Comics, CrossGen Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Marvel Comics and Wizard Entertainment. The announcement of ACTOR's formation coincides with the 40th anniversary of Marvel Comics and a resurgence of interest in comics from the mainstream pr... Crossing Boundaries, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-15-2002)
...omic."The CrossGen Comics on the Web interface allows readers to 'zoom in' on word balloons and captions while preserving the integrity of the two-page spread. Future iterations will introduce new features, but for now, CrossGen is taking an intriguing... SCION #15
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-27-2001)
I've been pretty hard on CrossGen Comics in the past. At least, that's what people seem to think. For the most part, I've said that although they clearly benefit from high production values and quality creative talent, they tread familiar ground and merel... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... Crossing Boundaries
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-29-2002)
As anyone in comics will tell you, CrossGen VP Tony Panaccio included, the comic book reading community is an insular little group. However, CrossGen Comics is determined to bring comic book entertainment into the mainstream, and they've put their money w... Comicscape - November 12, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-12-2003)
OPINION: Fair warning: to get in all the great responses I got this week and to close this topic, I've had to go the SOUTH PARK route and make it bigger, longer, and uncut. (Probably not the wisest phrase to use in a column primarily about women, but ther... Crossing Boundaries, Part 3 (Sat 05-18-2002)
...s © CrossGen Comics "That's one of the other reasons why this works," says Panaccio. "Once people read it COMPENDIA style, they get the same impact that our initial readers got two years ago reading only four titles a month, because they get to s...CrossGen's Relief Efforts
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 09-25-2001)
CrossGen Comics has announced its relief effort plans following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.The company has coordinated with Diamond Comic Distributors to provide St. Marks Comics, a comic retailer located near ground zero whose business has been sever... Unsung Superheroes?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 01-30-2002)
...ics
RUSE (CrossGen Comics)- Not a superhero title, you might say? You're being very confrontational today, you know that? Well you're right, but when it comes to this charming Victorian adventure, blending equal dollops of Sherlock Holmes mystery with ... Free Comic Book Day this Saturday!
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-02-2003)
...L #1 from CrossGen Comics; FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP / STARGATE SG1 #1 from Avatar Press; ARCHIE & FRIENDS from Archie Comics; IGNITE from Rocket Comics; TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA from DreamWave Publishing; METALLIX #1 from Future Comics; and LEAVE IT TO CHANC... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)
OPINION: First off, my thanks to Justin Campbell, who wrote in to tell me that the silent classic THE GOLEM has indeed been released on DVD. I'll have to get Brian Thomas to review that sometime... On the subject of parallel continuities, or the idea that... The Advantages of Digital Comics and Why I Will Never Like Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-13-2006)
No one tires of arguing about the future, even comic readers. Though we often find ourselves embroiled in the latest round of delays, controversy, and creator antics, in the back of every fan's mind looms a storm that won't veer to the east and leave us ... Comicscape - November 19, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-19-2003)
OPINION: It still amazes me that, before three weeks ago, I had never heard of BitTorrent, the revolutionary (and controversial) new way of trading comics via the Web. But it wasn't until a friend told me about it at a faculty party that I checked into it... SOJOURN #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 07-10-2001)
...her: CrossGen Comics Price: $2.95 ACTOR features at Wizard World
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-09-2001)
...chlin and CrossGen Comics Senior Writer Mark Waid will host the ACTOR auction, which will consist of over 100 lots of original art and signed manuscripts from comic artists and writers. A special guest auctioneer will also take center stage to help ACT... CrossGen's Route 666
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 02-19-2002)
CrossGen Comics will launch ROUTE 666, a horror title, in June. The book is written by Tony Bedard, penciled by Karl Moline, inked by John Dell and colored by Nick Bell.Here's how CrossGen describes the book:"ROUTE 666 tells the story of Cassie, an escape... How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)
October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... Carpenter, Hill & Russell to autograph SNAKE PLISSKEN comics
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-25-2003)
It's been more than 20 years since his arrival in the pop culture but bad-boy Snake Plissken isn't showing any signs of slowing down. With Snake about to make his return via the world of comic books with the June 25th publication of JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAK... 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... Super Summertime, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 05-25-2002)
Last time, we kicked off our list of some summer comics to keep an eye out for as the hot months roll on. Now here's the rest of the best:
ROUTE 666 issue one
© CrossGen comics
5) SAVAGE DRAGON #100 - While Marvel and DC continue to grab most ... Mallrats and PATH-ways
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 08-21-2001)
Fan demand for CrossGen merchandise is high, and the hugely successful publishing newcomer has heard the cry for licensed products. In early September 2001, CrossGen will unveil a virtual mall offering an array of licensed merchandise based on their popul... Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei... Casting a Spell Over The City of Brotherly Love
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-20-2002)
...n over to CrossGen Comics, the relative newcomers in the field who nevertheless managed to make themselves look like a very strong Number Three (with Image represented only by Top Cow in a much smaller booth). Beyond the publisher's booths, the rest of... Comicscape - November 5, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-05-2003)
OPINION: Yes, you heard me right: "Part One." The response to my question about why there aren't enough female superheroes in their own books and what should be done about that problem was tremendous - and I finally got a goodly number of responses from f... 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 (... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... '80s Comics Redux, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 06-24-2002)
For those of us who experienced the '80s the first time around, the recent successful returns of comic series such as TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE makes it feel like Christmas all year round. Following the recent news that THUNDERCATS will soon experience a ... Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)
OPINION: I'm guessing everyone's pretty tired of the comics covers topic, based on the incredibly small response to my request for votes for the best comics covers of all time. I'm pretty tired of it, myself - but that's because I decided to go out and do... Crux #10 Preview
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 01-17-2002)
CrossGen Comics has released the cover and preview pages from CRUX #10, due in stores next week. The issue is written by Mark Waid, penciled by Steve Epting, inked by Rick Magyar and colored by Frank D'Armata. Here's how CrossGen descri... CrossGen's SAURIANS
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-04-2001)
CrossGen Comics has announced a new two-issue mini-series, SAURIANS: UNNATURAL SELECTION, written by Mark Waid.Here's how CrossGen describes the book:"For centuries, the Planetary Union has waged war against the lizardlike warriors of Tcharun...but victor... Comicscape - February 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-18-2004)
OPINION: I hope everyone has survived that drear and miserable holiday known as Valentine's Day - and that, if you're in my city celebrating Mardi Gras, you're surviving as best you can. You should pop me an e-mail if you'd like to meet for a drink, too, ... Waid, Wieringo on FANTASTIC FOUR
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-19-2001)
Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo, who once teamed on DC Comics' THE FLASH, are the new creative team of Marvel Comics' FANTASTIC FOUR. Waid is ending his exclusivity with CrossGen Comics but recently reached a long-term agreement to continue writing the compan... Cornerstone Animation Puts Meridian Art Online
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-13-2002)
Sephie From Meridian
Back in the
summer CrossGen comics announced that they'd set up their Meridian
title with Cornerstone Animation as a feature film project. Now, the project is
already showing some signs of m... Route 666 Not Religious
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 02-25-2002)
ROUTE 666, the new horror title from CrossGen Comics, has stirred a bit of controversy because of the devilish nature of its name.CrossGen announced the book last week and made it part of its display at MegaCon in Orlando, Fla., over the weekend."It's got... BATMAN ELSEWORLDS hardcover
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-16-2002)
Writer Michael Uslan, executive producer of the BATMAN movies who has been working with CrossGen Comics to take their properties to film and TV, is writing a Batman Elseworlds hardcover graphic novel for DC Comics. Uslan is teaming with Peter Snejbjerg t... ACTOR Auction an Amazing Success
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-23-2001)
...he entire CrossGen Comics staff, who ran the auction to perfection."ACTOR will follow up the success of this event with another auction at the Orlando MegaCon on February 22-24, 2002. Art for the new benefit is already being gathered by the organizatio... Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli... '80s Comics Redux, Part 2
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-26-2002)
As we saw last time, there aren't that many other TV-to-comic properties from the 1980s that lend themselves as well to a revival as G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, and THUNDERCATS do. While many animated series (and far fewer live action series) were adapted as ... Reading Comics on the Phone or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Clickwheel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-18-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday with Comicscape! Last week’s column about DC’s new web-only Zuda imprint ran later in the day, for which I apologize. Then again, it also ran next to the review of the new... Comic Books To Film: examanied and screened at ManiaFest
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-05-2003)
Comic Books To Film - Sunday, Setember 21 - 10:00 am to 11:45 am
Hosted by CrossGen Comics Moderated by Eric Moro, Executive Editor Cinescape magazine A discussion of the translation of a comic book property to the big screen with:
Stan Lee
Guillermo ... Marvel Comics: Joe Quesada
by Russell Lissau (Thu 10-26-2000)
Marvel Comics Editor in Chief Joe Quesada is, without question, the most wanted man in comics. Over the course of a typical hour, close to a dozen people knock on Quesada’s office door or ring him up on the phone, asking him about everything from story id... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... CRUX #12 Preview
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 03-14-2002)
CrossGen Comics has released the cover and first three pages of CRUX #12, which arrives in stores on Wednesday.The issue is written by Mark Waid, penciled by Steve Epting, inked by Rick Magyar and colored by Frank D'Armata.Here's how CrossGen describes th... CrossGen's CHIMERA
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 03-19-2002)
CrossGen Comics' Brandon Peterson will draw and re-team with Ron Marz to co-plot a new four-issue monthly-shipping mini-series titled CHIMERA.CHIMERA is set in a corner of the CrossGen Universe yet to be explored, an area ruled by a vast intergalactic emp... ManiaFest 2003 announces more guests, movies
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-01-2003)
...hosted by CrossGen Comics. Screenings of BATMAN, BLADE and Chuck Russell's THE MASK will be held along with a special presentation of THE TERMINATOR.Tickets for ManiaFest 2003 can be purchased online or in person at a ManiaFest vendor. Click here for d... FORGE #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 04-30-2002)
There was a television series on when I was a kid, called CLIFFHANGER, that tried to recapture the feel of the old movie serials by featuring three different storylines, each with a new chapter each week. I loved the idea of getting that many stories all ... DCG Flashback 10/09/2005
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 10-09-2005)
...iked the
CrossGen comics, and this image was in part responsible for me checking them
out... I'd heard good reviews as well, but the first time I looked at a CrossGen
book I did so because I recognized Giselle from this image by Marrow! True
story.... ARCHARD'S AGENTS coming in December
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 09-09-2002)
CrossGen Comics will spin off a series of one-shots from RUSE, beginning with ARCHARD'S AGENTS #1 in December. The one-shots concentrate on the many agents in Simon Archard's employ. The first issue is written by Chuck Dixon with art by Mike Perkins. H... Comicscape - November 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-10-2004)
I'm not sure whether the subject of comics and politics was simply not of much interest to everyone, or whether people were simply too stunned by the election results to write in about it. Perhaps it was a combination of both. However, a few of you did wr... He-Man TPB hits in July
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-02-2003)
The new publisher of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERE, CrossGen Comics has announced it will publish a trade paperback of the first MASTERS mini-series on July 9. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE SHARD OF DARKNESS was originally published by Image Comics but will be c... Lopresti on MYSTIC
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 09-06-2002)
Veteran comics artist Aaron Lopresti has joined the creative team of MYSTIC, CrossGen Comics has announced.Lopresti, whose recent credits include last year's X-MEN ICONS: ROGUE mini-series, joins writer Tony Bedard and inker Matt Ryan with MYSTIC #31, due... SAURIANS Sneak Peek
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-15-2002)
CrossGen Comics has released the cover and three pages from SAURIANS: UNNATURAL SELECTION #2, which arrives in stores next month.The issue, which concludes the mini-series, is written by Mark Waid, with art by Andrea Di Vito and by Rob Hunter.Here's how C... Preview: SCION #19
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 12-10-2001)
CrossGen Comics has provided a look at the cover and first three pages of SCION #19, which reaches stores on Dec. 19.The issue is written by Ron Marz, with art by Jim Cheung and Don Hillsman.Here's how CrossGen describes the story:"Ethan saves the life of... Creeping into the Mainstream
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-24-2007)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday morning. I trust you’ll all walk into your neighborhood comic shops later today – if you already haven’t – and walk out a few dollars poorer, but, I... Comicscape: Five Problems with American Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-28-2008)
The mainstream American comic industry never fails to alternately enthrall and enrage fans. Big-selling independents like Image, IDW, and Dark Horse offer fresh alternatives, but Marvel and DC still rule the roost. Both companies carry a stable ... Slicing Cold Cuts with Lance Stahlberg
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-27-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crime-bustin’, crypt-rockin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, I’m going to give some love to a love I haven’t loved nearly enough in a long time. I’m talking about the sma... Viz Donates $100K in GN's to Libraries (Fri 06-16-2000)
VIZ DONATES $100,000 IN GRAPHIC NOVELS TO U.S. PUBLIC LIBRARIES MANGA OUTREACH TO NEW AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE San Francisco, CA (6/16/00)-Viz Comics, America's 5th-largest comics publisher and largest publisher of Japanese comics, has recently donated over..."Action Comics" to change content
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-15-2007)
DC Comics has announced that they plan to change both the schedule and content for various Action Comics issues.The press release:ACTION COMICS #848, previously scheduled to feature part 4 of the story "Last Son" in 3-D, will have new contents w... Comicscape March 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)
Somebody call the newspapers like, all of them because something happened this week that will never happen again: everyone agreed with my rant about the 1990s comic boom. Seriously, guys, I'm about to cry and send everyone those annoying Yahoo e-cards.... THE FIRST
by Buddy Scalera (Wed 11-01-2000)
CrossGen’s universe is expanding. And writer Barbara Kesel knows to start with the first things first—literally. Fans who tested the new universe with CrossGen Chronicles #1 may recall the appearance of an all-powerful group of beings called `The First.` ... Comicscape February 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-09-2005)
Being that this is my first regular column for Comicscape, I've decided to devote an entire column to my favorite subject: me. That's right this column is all about yours truly. Settle in while I recount my earliest memories of sitting in a hospital wi... Comics After Katrina II: Tedd Walley and Mathilda
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crash-course Comicscape! Before we dive into this week’s interview, I want to acknowledge the passing of Steve Gerber, who died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis this past Sunday. G... Comicscape - August 24, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-24-2005)
Preface to the PrefaceThe following is a rant. As such, I expect some readers to agree wholeheartedly, and others to write unkind things about me and my family. For next week, feel free to step in the ring: e-mail me at comicscape@cinescape.com or at ku... Comicscape - April 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)
OPINION: Before getting onto the topic of this week's column, I'd like to thank everyone who wrote in expressing their condolences on the death of my cat and who gave me their vote of confidence regarding the way I handled the mean-spirited e-mail from a ... The Adventure of Link's Comics
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 12-06-2006)
The 1980s are looked upon fondly by those who grew up in the era. There was big hair, funny clothes and songs that went on forever as if every artist believed God was delivering some grand message exclusively through their synthesizer. And... Dabel-ing in Comics
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 02-10-2007)
In 2000, the Dabel Brothers were doing independent comic books that flew under just about everyone's radar. A short time later they were working with Image and then, when Devil's Due left that publisher, they brought the Dabel Brothers with them... TOKYOPOP And Gentosha Comics Ink Worldwide Distribution and Development Deal
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-25-2008)
LEADING MANGA PUBLISHERS TOKYOPOP AND GENTOSHA COMICS INK WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION AND DEVELOPMENT DEAL
Companies to collaborate on a wide variety of publishing and trans-media projects San Diego, CA, July 24th, 2008 – Global manga giants TOKYOPOP an... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of editorial content to keep you sane at work. Talking about men in long underwear beating the hell out of each other always trumps filling out TPS reports. For those of you checking in again, th... RUSE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 11-01-2001)
...her: CrossGen Comics Price: $2.95 SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #1 ships early
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-23-2003)
The first issue of SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #1 from CrossGen Entertainment and Hurricane Comics will now come out in comic book stores next week instead of next month. The book had been originally scheduled to go on sale starting June 25 but now the rel... Online Auctions
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Oliver Chin
Comics Retailer
Online Auctions - Part One
One of my few regrets as a comics publisher was not diving into the booming sector of online auctions. Eager to test the waters, I did start some marketing (... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)
I’ve been planning for a few weeks to cover the new season of Who Wants to be a Super Hero airing now on the SCI-FI Channel. In some of my editorials, I’ve been a bit critical of the first season, but I’ve been convinced I must be m... Comicscape - April 5, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-05-2006)
Rising quickly in world of small press and self-published comics, the New Radio has begun carving its own space of avant-garde comics-as-literature. The New Radio is the brainchild of Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade. Cahill's first published effort, the one-sho... Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)
As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth... Comics vs. Manga: Let's Be Friends
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 04-17-2008)
Christopher Butcher at Comics212.net often conveys interesting thoughts that would otherwise never cross my dull little mind. For example, in a recent post titled 5 Thoughts About Mainstream Comics, he muses:
<i>”I have no problem at all sell... ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: Brian Michael Bendis
by Edward Gross (Wed 09-13-2000)
Marvel Comics will be the first to admit that comics have hit on hard times in recent years. Some of the company`s key titles have lost their once impenetrable foothold in the marketplace, and marquee characters such as Spider-Man have lost their stature ... Comicscape February 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-16-2005)
Due to the overwhelming number of responses I received about last week's doctoral thesis on comic books, I'm forced to step aside and do nothing but run letters for the next month.I jest. Actually, I got four responses. If you count my occasional-comic ... Comicscape - August 31, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-31-2005)
Greetings, gentle readers. I write this week's COMICSCAPE from a craptacular motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Hurricane Katrina decided to pay New Orleans a visit. I know that all of you waited with baited breath to learn what happened to me, but fear not my... Hanging with the Boys: Ten Questions for Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-23-2006)
Since concluding both PREACHER and HITMAN in 2001, Garth Ennis hasn't written his own ongoing series outside of the gleefully violent PUNISHER for Marvel. That changes with this month's double-shipped THE BOYS for DC/Wildstorm Ennis and his pencil-partne... Comicscape - September 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-03-2003)
OPINIONA quick reminder: because of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, the newest comics will not be shipping to your local stores until Thursday, September 4. Bear this in mind as you plan today's errands, and save your poor beleaguered comics store owner ... RISING STARS: J. Michael Straczynski
by James Busbee (Wed 07-19-2000)
Having superpowers isn`t all it`s cracked up to be. When last we saw the superpowered main characters of Rising Stars, a cadre of suddenly high-powered Specials prepared to wreak havoc on the world that had ruined their quiet lives. The words of the power... 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... Comics in the Wild
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-11-2006)
A slightly shorter UK Cine this week, since I'm off on holiday and, chances are, you're not. We'll start with some more news on comics this week, primarily a quick chat with Andy Baker, one of the organisers of December's Birmingham International Comics S... Comicscape - December 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-03-2003)
OPINION: Don't let the title to this column fool you: I'm well aware that the difference between Marvel and DC is actually huge, to the point that, even now, there are still people who are avid fans of one company and who refuse to buy any books published... Code 6 Comics' THE CROSSOVERS
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 10-02-2002)
Code 6 Comics is launching the new monthly comedy/adventure series THE CROSSOVERS, by veteran comics writer and novelist Robert Rodi and artist Mauricet, in January. THE CROSSOVERS is the second scheduled title from CrossGen's new Code 6 line, following... Comicscape - October 1, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-01-2003)
OPINIONFirst of all, a quick announcement about a policy change of mine: many of you have noted the amount of times I've erroneously stated that a book was shipping during a particular week, and then that turned out not to be the case. I have to apologize... Comicscape - August 13, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-13-2003)
OPINIONBefore we start, my apologies for stating that 1602 was coming out last week. I am an idiot. We knew this. Anyway...A few weeks ago, my comment that casting a black actor as the Kingpin in the DAREDEVIL movie promoted stereotypes rather than creati... 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). ... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
It seems that the very mention of the word "reboot" was enough to rile many of you and for good reason though it seems that's not all you were worked up about this week. And speaking of being worked up about something in comics...isn't page four of IDEN... Comicscape - July 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-07-2004)
OPINION: I had hoped to do a column this week on Free Comics Day or on SPIDER-MAN 2 - both of which I experienced yesterday (Saturday, July 3) but you had so much to say about last week's column on the Revolving Door of Death that instead I'm turning the... 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 - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... Comicscape - May 5, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-05-2004)
OPINION: Wow, when y'all think I'm trying to pass the buck, you really show it! Brandon Wyatt wrote in asking if I could suggest good website featuring lists of comics released in the past few years, so I passed that question on to you, my loyal readers ... Big 2 Comics Companies Looking Safe
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 09-12-2001)
Early reports from employees at both Marvel Comics and DC Comics indicate the companies were safe after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on Tuesday.Both towers of the World Trade Center collapsed within 90 minutes of being ... Comicscape - September 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-08-2004)
OPINION: REMINDER: DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, COMICS ARRIVE IN STORES ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9A woman is raped, after which her husband's co-workers brainwash him. Another woman, after being raped, is cut into hundreds of cubed 3D jigsaw puzzle pieces... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics line of hero books: INCREDIBLE HULK #34Cover by Kaare AndrewsWritten by Bruce Jones; art by John Romita, Jr. and Tom PalmerBeginning a new era as legendary horror comics' writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), pen... Zuda and the Future of Web Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-11-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape calamity! All you aspiring creators raise your hopes and put the coffee on, because DC Comics will open the golden gates to comic book professionalism in October. On Monday, The New Y... Comicscape - February 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-01-2006)
My colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, and a couple of readers suggested I write a column about comics that might appeal to women and those repelled by spandex, big guns, big muscles, and big tits. Rather than just targeting women, I've decided to... Comicscape - April 9, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-09-2003)
OPINION: I may be committing sacrilege by even daring to say such a thing, but I found the first Free Comic Book Day last year just a bit disappointing. I'm pretty certain it wasn't the fault of my local comic shop, who did their best to promote the event... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
...N #1 from CrossGen Comics
© 2001 CrossGen Comics
kickstarted by spinal-fluid-drinking aliens? No? Didn't think so. Thank God for memory repression. Anyway, one character and series that came out of that event that still ranks as one of my all-tim... MV Creations Facing Bankruptcy, Looks To Fans For Help
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-24-2004)
A casualty of the CrossGen bankruptcy, MV Creations, the studio behind comics such as "Masters of the Universe," "Rob Zombie's Spookshow International" and "Tales of the Realm," is on the verge of bankruptcy themselves. Owner Val Staples spoke with CBR Ne... Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... Interview with Gail Simone
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-23-2006)
Although working on a handful of projects for the DCU and WildStorm Universe, writer Gail Simone was glad to put some time aside to talk with Mania readers about her upcoming work with the "Birds of Prey," "Gen13" and the residents... Anarchy Reigns at Harris Comics!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-06-2001)
Harris Comics made a big splash months back when they cancelled the original VAMPIRELLA and introduced a revamped Vampi, an animé-inspired 21st century heroine drawn by Kevin Lau. Now, Anarchy Studios has been formed, and to celebrate the launch of the of... Comicscape - June 1, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-01-2005)
You've probably heard by now that Alan Moore has permanently dissociated himself from DC Comics, its affiliate Wildstorm, and America's Best Comics the imprint Moore started in 1998. This is significant news, and yet it's not entirely unexpected. This is... DC Comics Update
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 09-14-2001)
DC Comics issued a statement on Thursday regarding the company's status after the terrorist attacks on Tuesday in New York.The following is the statement:"With the tragic acts of violence that our city, our nation, our families and friends suffered on Tue... Bizarro Comics!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-20-2001)
When the comic book awards are handed out next year, this brilliant hardcover collection deserves to win every category for which it qualifies. BIZARRO COMICS! is a tour de force by some of the best and brightest in the so-called "alternative comics" scen... 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... Comicscape - February 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-04-2004)
OPINION: Though not that many people seemed to disagree with my Top Ten Best Comics of 2003 list from last week, a few people did write in asking why I didn't include this title or that title. In at least one case, my answer is this: 1) I didn't include c... PVP to IMAGE COMICS
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-18-2002)
Scott Kurtz's series PVP is moving to Image Comics in March with an all-new first issue featuring a cover by Frank Cho. PVP follows the staff of "Player Versus Player Magazine" on their daily routine of covering the world of pop-culture, but Kurtz is quic... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape. Before I dive into my interview with comic writer Brandon Thomas, I want to acknowledge the passing of Heath Ledger, who passed away in his apartment yesterday morning. Ledger, of co... 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... Publisher releases partial list of 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME
by Eric Moro (Thu 09-20-2001)
"You have voted; we have tallied the results; and come October and November, we will reveal to you the 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME, celebrating Marvel's 40-year history," said Director of Editorial Operations Bob Greenberger to a packed Comic-C... Image Comics' SHADOWS
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-21-2002)
Image Comics is launching SHADOWS, a series from comics newcomers Jade Dodge and Matt Camp, in February.Written by Dodge and drawn by Camp, with colors by Guy Major, SHADOWS is the story of four paranormal investigators who have set out to explore the hid... ACTION COMICS Hits 800!
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-19-2002)
ACTION COMICS reaches rarefied air in terms of longevity when DC Comics releases the 800th issue of the title in February.Written by Joe Kelly with art by Pascual Ferry, Duncan Rouleau, Cam Smith and Marlo Alquiza, plus Tim Sale, Mort Drucker, Lee Bermejo... TROUBLE kicks off Epic Comics
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-26-2003)
Since the release of the cover artwork for TROUBLE #1, comic book message forums and online chat rooms have been buzzing about what the first announced comic from Marvel's new Epic imprint could be about. With a photo cover showing two young women in bik... Preview the ART OF MARVEL COMICS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-26-2003)
This coming November Marvel Comics will release a hardcover collection of some of their most memorable art published in the past two years. THE ART OF MARVEL COMICS VOL. 1 will be the first in a series of volumes showcasing the stellar artwork by some of ... AURORA PUBLISHING, INC. INTRODUCES LADIES COMICS IN AMERICA WITH ITS NEW LUV LUV IMPRINT (Mon 10-22-2007)
The First Three Titles of Luv Luv's Romantic and Sexy 2008 Line Up Announced! Torrance, California (October 22, 2007) ‹ Aurora Publishing, Inc. brings 'passionate manga for women' to America with their new Luv Luv imprint. Extremely popular in Jap...Comics With Gay Themes Attracting Young Female Readers
by News Editor (Mon 03-13-2006)
MTV.com reports that manga's focus on relationships and the lives of young people have brought girls to comics in a way that action comics never did.Today girls are avid readers of Tokyopop's "Fruits Basket," a long-running series about a girl who lives w... Marvel's Quarter Comics
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 10-14-2002)
Marvel Comics on Thursday announced a Quarter Comics program that will see the price of selected titles cut to 25 cents several times during 2003.According to Marvel, the program will focus retailers' and readers' attention on the company's finest charact...