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Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... DARK IVORY #1
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 04-07-2008)
Forgiving the lateness of this review, consider that Dark Ivory stands as the newest original creation of Joseph Michael Linsner—the newest since his landmark character Dawn premiered in 1989. Linsner has established himself as more of a pinup ... Anime Expo - Dark Horse Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson... 
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... Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born in Hardcover
by Tim Janson (Thu 09-13-2007)
On November 7, the year’s biggest comic book event will be chronicled in graphic novel format for the first time as Marvel Comics launches an epic, 240-page hard cover edition of Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born, adapted from the master of modern horror ... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-10-2001)
By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG... What Free Comic Book Day?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-02-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another riveting episode of Comicscape, where I alternately bring you hard-hitting editorials and utter fluff. Some weeks, we talk about a threat to graphic novels in public libraries. Other weeks, we just me... The Industry's Dark Horse Part Two
by Eric Moro (Thu 11-27-2003)
In part one of our "publisher profile," Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson discussed the company's origins and its commitment to creator rights. In this segment, the publisher examines the company's movie production arm, taking a candid look at s... Free Comic Book Day is May 3
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 04-06-2008)
May 3rd, the day after Paramount's Iron Man hits theaters, thousands of comic book retailers across North America and around the world will share the magic of comics with their customers when they distribute millions of comic books free of charg... EMILY Comic Getting Adapted to Theaters
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
The trades are reporting that another comic should be hitting the big screen in the near future, though this one isn't based around an iconic superhero. Instead, it will be based on the Dark Horse comic series Emily the Strange, says the Hollywood Reporte... The Industry's Dark Horse Part One
by Eric Moro (Mon 11-24-2003)
Known within the comics community as the king of licensed properties, Dark Horse Comics has become a major force within an industry once dominated by the "dynamic duo" of DC and Marvel Comics. Over the course of its 17-year history, the company has explor... Comic Party Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 08-04-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various ArtistsTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe Comic Party is in full swing! Pages are being drawn, scripts are being edited... and cosplay costumes are being sewn together!The ReviewThe Comic Party is only... Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#05
by Mike Dungan (Wed 03-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThe enigmatic angel, Dark, has been sidetracked from his quest. He needs to rescue his fairy companion, Kyo, and retrieve his sword from the ruth... Comic Party Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 01-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various ArtistsTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayMANGA IS LIFE...
... for this gang of hardcore artists who slave away to create the very best doujinshi that they can. Which book will be the best-seller? Wi... SPAWN: DARK AGES - THE SAMURAI WARS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 12-20-2001)
A few days back I reviewed McFarlane Toys' "Spawn: Classic-Series Twenty" line and mentioned how the proliferation of action figures in the toy and collector's market has caused a seemingly unending variety of dolls that sometimes barely resemble the orig... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous edition of Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday night after hosting over 125,000 attendees and selling out the Convention Center. I stayed home this year, rather than brave the c... Comic Con Reports on Dark Horse (Fri 07-23-2004)
The Comic Con site has its own news reporting and added these new title announcements from Dark Horse:Monkey King (Mar) - Katsuya Terada (w/a): The baddest ape in ancient China is on an impossible mission to find the sacred scrolls of the Buddha. Hipira: ...COMIC-CON: Previewing THE RETURN OF THE KING: EXTENDED EDITION
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)
When the special extended edition of THE RETURN OF THE KING arrives on store shelves close to the end of this year, it will feature 50 more additional minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical cut. That was one of the secrets revealed at New Line Home... COMIC-CON: Keanu Reeves shows us CONSTANTINE (Part One)
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Today Warner Bros. held a special panel at the San Diego Comic Convention to promote their upcoming horror film CONSTANTINE. The film's leading man, Keanu Reeves (John Constantine), as well as co-star Djimon Hounson (Papa Midnite) were in attendance to p... DARK KNIGHT'S JOKER At Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
It seems that Warner Bros is utilizing the same viral marketing techniques as JJ Abrams is doing with his 1-18-08 project. A new website for DARK KNIGHT has launched called Whysoserious.com . It seems to be based off an "advertisement" from... Comic Party Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various ArtistsTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayCan a group of young, borderline-talented artists churn out their independent comics before a big festival? Will they ever have a hit? And more importantly, ... "Buffy" comic gets second printing
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-16-2007)
Dark Hose comics has announced that they will head back to press on the first issue of the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight comic."Admittedly, our expectations were already gigantic, but this has surpassed even those," said Dirk Wood, ... DARK KNIGHT Teaser Trailer in 2 Weeks?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)
Alright you BATMAN fans (myself included), get ready for something soon. I know that Warner Bros warned everyone about THE DARK KNIGHT won't have an exhibit at this month's Comic Con 2007, instead opting for the Wizard World Chicago convention i... San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)
The 12th Annual Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards ceremony was held Friday night during the San Diego Comic-Con 2000 Convention. The awards are named after comics legend Eisner, creator of The Spirit. Considered by many to be the `Oscars` of the comic bo... DARK KNIGHT 2 Release Date
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 09-10-2001)
DC Comics has finally revealed what month Frank Miller's eagerly aniticipated THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS sequel will be hitting comic stores.According to Comics Newsarama, while participating in this last weekend's Diamond Retailer Summit held in Fort Wayne,... THE DARK KNIGHT: The Joker's Wild!
by Scott Mantz (Thu 07-17-2008)
In case you haven't already noticed, 2008 has been an exceptional year for superhero movies. It started with Iron Man, inarguably one of the best movies ever made based on a comic book character. That was followed by the very entertaining reboot of The In... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... Dark Horse lands THE INCREDIBLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)
Dark Horse Comics will publish a four-issue mini-series adaptation of Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES this coming November. The comic will be adapted by the movie's director/screenwriter, Brad Bird, and illustrated by one of the film's storyboard artists, ... Dark Horse's THE DESCENDANTS Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
Dark Horse Entertainment (publishers of 30 Days of Night, Hellboy & AVP) have released the teaser trailer for their upcoming web series, THE DESCENDANTS, courtesy of Youtube. The adaptation is based on the DH comic of the same name written and created... 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... DARK OZ Trilogy in the Works
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)
Hip-hop artist Pras Michel of the musical group Fugees has optioned film and TV rights to comic series Dark Oz, reports Variety. The original comic series was published by Caliber Comics. The screenplay was penned from the original source creators A... 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... Comic-Con International - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-19-2001)
By Peter Svensson
ADV\'s big report never manifested, the ADV staff seemed to be in a meeting
that spanned several days.
And Tokyopop posted their report to this board, so you know what happened.
And thanks to Comic-con.com having omitted... DARK CITY on Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 08-22-2000)
It’s only been three years since director Alex Proyas’ sophomore effort, Dark City, was greeted in theatres by a strange combination of audience apathy and critical enthusiasm (at least in some quarters). That’s not nearly a long enough time for the devel... Comic Review: BATMAN #676
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In this 676th issue of Batman, writer Grant Morrison begins the arc that will supposedly culminate in the death—or a kind of death—for the titular character. Batman: R.I.P. promises the end of the Batman at the hands of a group of flambo... Dark Horse delivers a VAN HELSING prequel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-16-2004)
When VAN HELSING opens in theaters on May 7 another chapter in the vampire killer's life will also come out. Dark Horse Comics is publishing a one-issue VAN HELSING comic book that will serve as a de facto prequel to the events seen in Stephen Sommers' mo... JOHNNY DYNAMITE Comic Hitting Television?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)
It seems that executive producer Dick Wolf may be branching off a bit from his past television accomplishments into new territory for both himself and television as a whole, says Variety. The man known best for his various Law & Order series had a mee... Comic-Con pulls the plug on superhero fan-films
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-01-2004)
It may be the end of the superhero fan film. One year after the premiere of Sandy Collura's BATMAN: DEAD END short film at San Diego's annual International Comic Convention, Warner Bros. has asked con organizers to not screen any independently made fan fi... Dark Horse Delays (Wed 03-07-2007)
Confirming some rumors from the New York Comic-Con, we've learned from Dark Horse directly that their releases of Octopus Girl and Museum of Terror manga releases have indeed postponed indefinitely.Comicscape: The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another Wednesday and yet another installment of the unstoppable Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday, with the usual glut of announcements from nearly all avenues of pop culture. Comic Con has ex... Why the Dark Knight Owes Adam West
by Rob Vaux (Thu 07-17-2008)
It's easy to pick on him, I know. His bright, campy version of Batman seems relegated to a bygone era, one far too many people are eager to forget. They view his efforts as an active mockery of everything compelling about the character: the brooding pain,... VIZ MEDIA MAKES 2008 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY A MANGA DAY WITH SPECIAL FREE ISSUE OF SHONEN JUMP MAGAZINE (Wed 03-26-2008)
Special 32-Page Sampler Edition of Nation's Most Popular Manga Anthology - SHONEN JUMP Magazine To Feature NARUTO, BLEACH and SLAM DUNK San Francisco, CA, March 26, 2008 â VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative ...Dark Horse Comics to release ALIEN VS. PREDATOR sequel
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-10-2004)
Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will publish a original companion comic story to this summer's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR film. Titled ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THRILL OF THE HUNT, the 96-page graphic novel takes the story elements of Paul W.S. Anderson's f... David Fincher and Dark Horse Leads THE GOON
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
Dark Horse Entertainment, David Fincher and animation house Blur Studios are teaming up to bring cult comic The Goon to the big screen as a CG-animated film. While no studio is yet attached to distribute the new comic film, Universal has a first-look deal... Comic-Con International - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Thu 07-17-2003)
Friday Report
Hi from SDCC everyone. I missed Thursday, but I?m here on Friday to confirm things and bring you the latest news
Bandai: Panel
I confirmed that the Birth OVA would be attached to the Battleflag of the Stars II Volume 3. Also the contents o... DARK KNIGHT STRIKES Preview
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-19-2001)
The official DC Comics website has unveiled a site within a site devoted to the upcoming THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, Frank Miller's eagerly anticipated sequel to the classic THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS.This new site section features pages of art from the c... Comic Party Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inui SekihikoTranslated by:Mike KieflAdapted by:What They SayWhen the editor-in-chief of a monthly manga magazine offers Kazuki a chance to become a professional manga artist, a fierce competition ensues between him and Eimi t... More Manga From Dark Horse
by News Editor (Wed 03-01-2006)
ICv2 reports Dark Horse editor Carl Horn announced the company is planning to double its output of manga titles this year, to than 70. Dark Horse will expand its releases to encompass all of the major manga genres. Horn also announced that Dark Horse woul... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... MORAV and The Rise of Robots
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 06-14-2007)
“Everybody loves robots,” simply states Fon Davis. “I remember thinking in the early 80s that right around the corner I’ll have my own.” Unfortunately for Fon and many other enthusiasts (myself included) technological innovat... DARK KNIGHT Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
As speculated a new teaser of DARK KNIGHT has appeared in connection with Comic Con 2007. If you go to WhysoSerious? , you'll see that it has been updated since last night. It seems they have a winner! As you can see on the file at the bottom left, t... Shyamalan's Dark Water
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-03-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS James Newton Howard has provided intrinsically atmospheric and moody underscores to all of M. Night Shyamalan's films, from THE SIXTH SENSE in 1999 through 2004's THE VILLAGE. His latest collaboration with the noted directed i... The Dark Horse of the Force
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 06-13-2002)
There's no doubt that this summer will be at least partly ruled by the Force (web-swingers notwithstanding) thanks to the arrival this May of STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES. But for those of us who recall those heady days of yore when the gap... 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... The Dark Side of the Force
by Andrew Hershberger (Sat 11-24-2001)
In 1977 cinema was given a healthy dose of fun in the form of the bouillabaisse that was/is STAR WARS (that's STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE to today's ears) and there was much rejoicing. George Lucas in his infinite wisdom, and youthful enthusiasm, had translated... Universal's TV Panel Lineup for Comic-Con 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
Since NBC-Universal seems to be the place for genre television on their various networks, it's handy to know the Comic-Con information for the upcoming San Diego event, beginning on July 24, 2008. Here's the information below.NBC Universal will be decked ... Water, Dark
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ... Legends of the Dark Crystal Vol.#01 - The Garthim Wars
by Ben Leary (Wed 01-23-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Barbara Randall Kesel, Heidi Arnhold and Max KimTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Dark Crystal told the story of Jen and Kira, the last of their kind living in a fractured world precariously balanced between the forces... SDCC: The Web Series of Comic-Con
by Rich Kuras (Tue 07-29-2008)
While the bulk of attention at Comic-Con went to big upcoming releases like Wolverine, The Watchmen and Terminator: Salvation, the convention also showcased one of the largest growing media phenomena—the web series or webisode. Viacom, Warner Brothe... SDCC: WATCHMEN Comic-Con Panel Highlights
by Rob Vaux (Fri 07-25-2008)
Director Zack Snyder and the cast of the highly anticipated Watchmen adaptation assured journalists that their work would be faithful to the classic Alan Moore/David Gibbons graphic novel. The director of 300 was joined by Gibbons at the San Diego Comic C... To Be Continued: 2002 Comic Book Sequels, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-29-2002)
The comic book medium has certainly been susceptible to the same trends as other entertainment forms over the years, and one of the most prevalent pop culture gimmicks is, of course, the "sequel." We've seen them come and go in comics, from the second Sec... Dark Horse Movie Projects
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-17-2001)
In a recent interview, Dark Horse's Mike Richardson touched upon a number of long developing projects based on books published by his company. While talking to The Last Comic Site [http://www.lastcomicsite.com/], Richardson gave the following info on a nu... Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
The upcoming schedule for the New York Comic Con 2008, which will be held April 18-20, has been released:The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced... KISS at Dark Horse
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 08-23-2001)
Dark Horse Comics has announced plans to publish an all-new line of comic books based on the rock band KISS. The first of four KISS projects - THE DEMON, STARCHILD, SPACE ACE and CAT MAN - will begin publication late next spring."KISS has always been abou... BATMAN: DARK TOMORROW ships to stores
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-18-2003)
Kemco USA has released BATMAN: DARK TOMORROW for Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Gamecube. Unlike earlier Batman titles, DARK TOMORROW is based on the DC Comics version of the Dark Knight and not THE ANIMATED SERIES or movies, making this version of Batm... The Dark Knight Flies Over Anime Expo® 2008 (Wed 06-04-2008)
Six Interlocking Films, Six Celebrated Directors, One Groundbreaking Masterpiece Anaheim, California (June 2, 2008) ‹ Get ready to rage against evil, as Anime Expo® 2008 brings a screening and panel of the highly anticipated BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT ...COMIC-CON: New JUSTICE LEAGUE book announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-22-2004)
A new Justice League spinoff series and a new writer on JLA were among the announcements made at DC Comics' Justice League panel held today at the San Diego Comic Convention.Writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) will be taking over the main JSA book beginning w... DARKCHYLDE Comic to the Big Screen?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-06-2007)
Apparently, the 1-18-08 movie isn't the only highly secretive project inside Hollywood today. DARKCHYLDE creator Randy Queen sent Newsarama a few notes about a movie based on his best selling horror comic in production. I'm echoing Newsarama and Shock Til... Dark Horse's SCORPION KING
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-11-2001)
Dark Horse will be publishing a two-issue THE SCORPION KING mini-series, based on the upcoming THE MUMMY RETURNS spin-off starring The Rock.The comic is not an adaptation of the movie, but rather a new story featuring Mathayus, a young warrior destined to... "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born"
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 02-15-2007)
After months of hype, speculation, and delays, Marvel’s Dark Tower prequel miniseries hit comic shops at midnight last Tuesday. Fans received the series’s announcement some months ago with questions and a touch of controversy. M... EPISODE II comic art
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 03-06-2002)
The Dark Horse adaptation of STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES is hitting the streets starting April 24. That's the news, according to the official STAR WARS site.The story of the film will be broken into four issues, two of which hit that date, ... Comic Review: ULTIMATE HUMAN #4
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-27-2008)
This fourth issue of Ultimate Human concludes a showpiece miniseries for Marvel’s Ultimate imprint, penned by Warren Ellis with art by Cary Nord and colors by Dave Stewart (the latter two known for their collaboration on Dark Horse’s Conan).&n... DARK KNIGHT Victorious Over Spider-Man
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-06-2008)
One superhero has fallen while the other has risen. The Dark Knight has moved to the 7th spot on the All-Time Domestic Blockbuster list while Spider-Man moves down to 8th place. The feat makes this latest Bats adventure the highest grossing comic adaptati... Dark Horse Talks Immortal (Thu 10-18-2007)
The recent news of the manga series Blade of the Immortal ending it\'s monthly single comic form in the US and transitioning to graphic novel form has generated plenty of discussion both pro and con. The folks at ICv2 sat down with Dark Horse to talk abou...Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Two Covers for DARK KNIGHT #1
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-29-2001)
DC Comics has announced that THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 will reach comic book stores on Wednesday with two versions of its front cover. Both versions feature the solicited artwork, the highly-recognizable image of Batman's raised fist.The first vers... SUPERMAN VS. TERMINATOR: Comic Book Coverage
by Edward Gross (Fri 01-28-2000)
Initially it sounded a lot like a fanboy’s idea of a wet dream: take comic icon Superman and pit him in battle against moviedom’s reigning cybernetic killing machine, the Terminator. It’s a high-concept idea that really shouldn’t work, but does remarkably... Nightmarescapes: The Dark Fantasy Worlds of Artist Jeff Pittarelli
by Dan Cziraky (Thu 11-02-2000)
The first time I noticed Jeff Pittarelli`s work was on a cover of the magazine IMAGI-MOVIES. Then, he started doing covers for CHILLER THEATRE, including a gorgeous ALIEN: RESURRECTION painting of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and Call (Winona Ryder) against ... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Fox Pulls Out of COMIC CON
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
Strange things are going on with Fox lately. First, earlier in the week, the Chicago Film Critics Association began a boycott on all Fox movies due to what they call "unfair" treatment. You can read that right here.
Now, Fox Studios is pulling ... New DARK KNIGHT Trailer Premieres at NYCC
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-21-2008)
While at the New York Comic Con this weekend, director Christopher Nolan unveiled the latest trailer for his upcoming sequel, The Dark Knight. Within a few hours, a bootleg found its way to Youtube but was yanked quick. The trailer should be hitting theat... Frank Miller's DARK KNIGHT action figures
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-19-2003)
Figures.com broke everyone's first look at next summer's line of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS action figure line, based on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel of the same name. Four figures will make up the line including Miller's version of the Batman, the... Wizard World 2000: Dark Horse Signs Tony Daniel
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sun 08-06-2000)
Dark Horse Comics announced that former Image artist Tony Daniel (The Tenth, Adrenalynn and F5) will be launching a new series named Silke with the company in January 2001. The title will launch as a four-issue mini-series, although it may expand to more ... Batmania! Rise and Shine with The Dark Night
by Josh Gordon (Fri 07-18-2008)
It’s six in the morning. What on God’s green earth would get someone like me to wake up so early? The Dark Night, the long anticipated sequel to the wildly successful Batman Begins. Believe it or not, there are showings for the newest Christop... DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard Chicago Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)
This is for those Maniacs in the Chicago area. It's been announced that there will be a DARK KNIGHT panel at the Wizard World Convention today in the windy city, says Superhero Hype. There will be no trailer or teaser trailer like Nolan and Warner Br... Comicscape March 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-09-2005)
Reader response to last week's column was strong and I got a good mix of responses. Some vehemently agreed and others felt that my love of HELLBLAZER colored my opinion of the film CONSTANTINE. I also got some compliments on my headline ("Into My Pants ... Comic Review: DC UNIVERSE #0
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-20-2008)
Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns—accomplished scribes, both—have an enormous challenge in DC Universe 0, in which they must overcome the continuity knot created by Countdown in anticipation of the forthcoming Final Crisis and its tie-ins. T... DARK KNIGHT Teaser Details?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)
If you care nothing about spoilers concerning upcoming trailers, continue reading. If you want to watch the trailer not knowing a thing, stop reading this..It appears that Superhero Hype has what they believe to be a legitimate breakdown of the upcom... Comic Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA #38
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In this 38th issue of Captain America, writer Ed Brubaker continues his recasting of Bucky Barnes as the titular character. The Star-Spangled Avenger continues his mission to stop the combined forces of the Doctor Faustus, Arnim Zola, and the Red Sk... PSYCHO co-creator publishes with Dark Planet
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-25-2003)
Comic book writer James D. Hudnall attracted some attention last month when his co-creation with artist Dan Brereton, namely THE PSYCHO, was optioned by Universal Pictures. Now Hudnall is preparing to kick new things off in the comic industry with the for... Comic-Con International - CMX Panel
by Ed Chavez (Thu 07-14-2005)
Ben Abernathy the acting editor for CMX sat on this panel. He spent the hour deflecting questions about edits, stating that CMX cannot talk about the edits and also noting there is no one people can direct questions to. He did say CMX will be noting futu... 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... ALIENS VS PREDATOR VS TERMINATOR: Dark Horse Comics
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-04-2000)
Writer Mark Schultz cannot emphasize enough that his four-issue ALIEN VS. PREDATOR VS. TERMINATOR miniseries from Dark Horse Comics is, first and foremost, an exciting action-adventure that should appeal to fans of all three franchises. The reason for his... 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 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 ... ADULT SWIM Not at Comic Con?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)
I had an email shot my way today by Maniac scooper "DaForce" about Adult Swim possibly not appearing at Comic Con 2007. At first it may have looked like a joke seeing how much fun and insane they were at Comic Con 2006. (Click on it ... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
Marvel will adapt Stephen King’s 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, The Stand, into a 24-issue maxi series. Details remain scant, but we’ll know more soon enough. Dark Horse has signed a three-year “first look” deal with Univer... The Chronicle of the Artful Apes Part 2
by Eric Moro (Wed 07-25-2001)
Part one of CINESCAPE's PLANET OF THE APES comic book coverage retraced the lineage of Earth's smartest monkeys through their various four-color incarnations. With the 20th Century Fox/Tim Burton remake poised to take the summer movie-going audience by st... BUFFY Books to Blanket Comic Shops
by Eric Moro (Thu 06-14-2001)
Perhaps the most recent focus of Joss Whedon's (and the rest of his Mutant Enemy writing staff's) attention is the recently revamped line of Dark Horse comics. This summer alone will bear witness to four BUFFY-related books two of which will be written b... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... EXCLUSIVE: A vision of Dark Horse's future films
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-27-2003)
Speaking exclusively with CINESCAPE's Eric Moro, Dark Horse Comics President Mike Richardson gave us a vision of the film future of Dark Horse -- from movies that are in production (HELLBOY) to ones announced as in development (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) and other... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... 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 ... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... The return of DARK SHADOWS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-11-2003)
The dark, moody soap opera DARK SHADOWS is returning to television. Dan Curtis, one of the original producers on the ABC TV series from the late '60s, is teaming up with WEST WING and ER producer John Wells on a new DARK SHADOWS pilot for The WB Network. ... Miller talks DARK KNIGHT STRIKES BACK
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-25-2001)
In the new issue of Entertainment Weekly comic book legend Frank Miller, while being chosen as one of the magazines It creators of the moment, talked about two upcoming BATMAN projects: the sequel to his groundbreaking 1986 mini-series BATMAN: THE DARK KN... Ritchie To Direct GAMEKEEPER Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
Director Guy Ritchie (Snatch) will be directing the film adaptation of his own comic based series, GAMEKEEPER. According to Variety, he will direct his own series from Virgin Comics for Warner Bros and produer Joel Silver. The concept for the comic w... Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... 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 - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Stan Winston's plans for a DARK CRYSTAL-esque feature
by Eric Moro (Fri 07-20-2001)
While promoting his work on the upcoming TIME MACHINE remake for DreamWorks at the Comic-Con International: San Diego, creature creator Stan Winston let slip to CINESCAPE his involvement in a possible all-puppet feature film, a la Jim Henson's DARK CRYSTA... Charm City Charms Comic Conventioneers
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-30-2002)
I just can't believe it took so long, but at last Baltimore has its very own comic book convention...and it looks like it's here to stay. Organized by Marc Nathan, owner of a local comic book shop in Reisterstown (that won't mean anything to those of you ... 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... The ever-shrinking world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
Whether you agree with this statement or not, the world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting smaller by the minute. Sure, with each incarnation of the series' characters (animated, comic book adaptation, novelization, etc.) the franchise expands exponen... Comicscape March 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-30-2005)
After two weeks of venom directed at the comic book industry for the resurgence of 1990s marketing gimmicks, this week I'm going to write about something I actually like. Consider this week's COMICSCAPE my love letter to the American comic book shop. Fo... 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 ... Chucky Creator Adapts LIO Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
Just last week, David Kirschner mentioned that a remake of his original Child's Play would be hitting production very soon. Today, Variety is reporting that Kirschner will be working on a seperate comic franchise after the producer struck a deal with Univ... Guillermo Del Toro Isn't AFRAID OF THE DARK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-30-2008)
Guillermo del Toro and Miramax are teaming up to remake of the 1973 horror-thriller telefilm Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, says The Hollywood Reporter. Comic book artist-writer Troy Nixey will make his feature directorial debut with the project while Del T... Comicscape - June 22, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)
Well kids, here we are with another comic movie column. For those of you that never leave the house and still think your copy of SPAWN #1 is worth $80, BATMAN BEGINS opened on Wednesday last week. Critics have rightfully praised it as both an engaging cha... THE NAKED WITCH / CRYPT OF DARK SECRETS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 12-10-2002)
For centuries man has despised and feared the witch, but hey, don’t take my word for it: watch the 8-minute-plus prologue to THE NAKED WITCH during which an ominous narrator explains, in glorious pseudo history, the story of witchcraft. Pretty scholastic ... Platinum Studios options two new comic books for film development
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-29-2003)
Platinum Studios, the entertainment company that brought JEREMIAH to the small screen, has added two new comic book properties to their growing pool of possible film and TV shows. Steve Miller's RUST and Eman R. Torre's THE DARK FRINGE have both been opti... BLOODY WOUNDS & NOSE BLEEDS!!! THE KING OF FIGHTERS ART BOOK, DARK EDGE VOL. 7 & PURI PURI VOL. 5 AVAILABLE NOW! (Wed 04-30-2008)
SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that The King of Fighters Art Book by Wing Yan & King Tung, Puri Puri vol. 5 by Chiaki Taro, and the long-awaited return of Dark Edge vol. 7 by Yu Aikawa, are all available now! The King o...Jonathan Nolan talks THE DARK KNIGHT
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-19-2006)
In an interview with Sci Fi Wire, Jonathan Nolan talked about the writing process that goes into creating a script with his brother Christopher Nolan."We do discrete drafts," Jonathan Nolan said. "We tried at various points to write together, and that doe... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... Comicscape - April 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-27-2005)
Before we dive in, there's a new, official-type e-mail address you can reach me at. You can still get me at kurtamacker@yahoo.com, but now comicscape@cinescape.com is up and it comes directly to me. It mostly just makes me look slightly official when I'... 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.... 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... Comicscape - May 18, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-18-2005)
Before my phone interview with Bruce Campbell on Thursday evening, I spent the better part of an hour and a half trying to calm down. I was nervous, to say the least. I undertook my usual pre-interview ritual drinking. This time, it was two swallows of B... Bandai America and Bandai Entertainment Features New Toy and Anime Properties at Comic-Con International (Mon 07-14-2003)
Leading Toy & Entertainment Company Showcases Fan Favorites & Previews Exclusive New Properties at Interactive "Bandai Stage and Theater" Exhibit CYPRESS, CA, July 14, 2003 - Renowned among fans for their popular toy and entertainment properties, Banda...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... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another head-scratchin’, book-learnin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, we’re going to examine the effect of scheduling on comic writing. Effectively, I want to know if producing monthly &nda... Drawing the Darkness with Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-07-2007)
Greeting Maniacs, and welcome to another spine-tingling Comicscape spectacular! For this week, I’ve interviewed Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley – the creators and publishers behind a cool new series called Polyglot & Spleen. ... Comic Party Vol. #1 (also Limited Edition w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-11-2004)
What They SayA hilarious new series that parodies the entire Anime/Manga industry! With direction by Norihiko Sudo (Assistant Director ? CASTLE IN THE SKY) and scripts by Hiroshi Yamaguchi (NADESICO / GATEKEEPERS 21)!
Destiny or delusion? It?s a hilario... Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ... Comicscape - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)
Sex has long been a controversial subject in popular comics. I've thought about how comic creators and publishers approach sex and women, in particular. Never a dull subject to be sure, I'll try to keep this week's COMICSCAPE as tasteful as possible and s... Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
The summer draws near, and comic publishers saturate fans with news and previews of upcoming films, conventions, and merchandise of all stripes. Compared to the Bronze Age and earlier, comic fandom has much more to offer. Back then, fans could b... 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... PITCH BLACK: Aliens After Dark
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-18-2000)
David Twohy abandons the paranoid conspiracy plotting of his previous alien-menace movie, THE ARRIVAL, in favor of a more straightforward action approach in PITCH BLACK, and the result is a fairly efficient science fiction monster film. In fact, with its ... GHOST of a Chance
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-26-2001)
If you're thinking of taking in Terry Zwigoff's film GHOST WORLD, you should be aware that it's not about ghosts. And while it's based on a comic book, it also doesn't feature anyone with superpowers. Also missing in action are monsters, guns, secret iden... 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... Gordon Lee and the CBLDF Win
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)
After nearly four years of courtroom drama and a $100,000 spent by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, embattled comic retailer Gordon Lee has been cleared of all charges. On Friday at the New York Comic Con, at “The CBLDF Presents An Evening wi... DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Looking Back Darkly
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-17-2001)
The first issue of Frank Miller's new Bat-epic, THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, has been on shelves for a little while now (although to be honest, how likely is it that any copies are just sitting anywhere?), and the comic book community is still deciding ... A Ghost World of His Own
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-13-2001)
It's been justly acclaimed as one of the great works of comic book literature, and now it's made the leap to the silver screen in a well-received film adaptation. Amid the expected blockbuster hits like JURASSIC PARK III and PLANET OF THE APES, GHOST WORL... 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: Wanted vs. Wanted
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-02-2008)
Before this week’s Comicscape expounds upon Timur Bekmambetov cinematic comic book adaptation, Wanted, let us take a moment to acknowledge the passing of artist Michael Turner, who lost his battle with bone cancer on Friday, June 27th at the age of ... 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... Comicscape - June 8, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-08-2005)
Happy Wednesday to all of you for comic readers, every Wednesday is a holiday. That is, of course, unless you're married then every Wednesday is an exercise in shame and deceit and brings you one step closer to an episode of DIVORCE COURT or whatever it... Lullabies from Hell Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 06-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino HideshiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to one of the most disturbing minds in Japanese manga! Hideshi Hino has long been considered a master of the horror manga genre since his coming out in the ... 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... DNAngel Vol. #7
by Christopher Homer (Fri 04-25-2008)
What They SayWhat they say: Daisuke has been separated from Dark and trapped in a timeless world! Krad and Satoshi fight amongst themselves as Satoshi's father moves forward with his plan to destroy Dark and bring Krad permanently into this world under hi... Cage GHOST RIDER Burning Out?
by James Berkshire (Mon 08-20-2001)
The long-gestating movie adaptation of Marvel Comics' GHOST RIDER has hit another bump in the road. It looks like actor Nicolas Cage might not climb onto Johnny Blaze's motorbike after all.Cage had been all geared up to tackle the role of the two-wheeling... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Comiscape - February 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-22-2006)
Ever since Max Fleischer's theatrical Superman cartoons amazed children in 1941, comic books have remained almost synonymous with animation. The connection should seem obvious enough -- still drawings invigorated with motion and sound. Animation almost se... Comic legend Gaiman sues comic legend McFarlane, Image comics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 01-28-2002)
Comic book legend Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN, the novel AMERICAN GODS), has filed a lawsuit against comic legend Todd McFarlane (SPAWN, founder of Image Comics).The suit, according to what Gaiman's spokesperson told SciFi Wire, centers on Image Comic's unauthor... Comicscape - July 26, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-26-2006)
Here's the obligatory San Diego Comic Con aftermath column. I wasn't able to make it this year for financial reasons, but I can't really ignore the event and the announcements that came out of it. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I can still read ab... 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 - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... 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... Halloween Grab Bag
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 10-25-2006)
I’ve devoted this week’s COMICSCAPE to a few topics that hardly merit an entire column. Or, if they do, the inspiration has failed to strike me for more than a few paltry lines. Call it stream of consciousness, call it laziness, or call it ... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another skull-burning installment of Comicscape. Last week, I asked for readers to submit their Marvel jokes for the chance to replace Al Brown, the column’s joke writer and a future federal inmate. ... Comicscape April 6, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-06-2005)
You all get an "F-" for the week. Well, not all of you just everyone other than the five of you that actually wrote in about your comic shop. I guess everyone's shopping online now or going to Barnes and Noble or something. That, or everyone was glued... The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)
In this month's Cinescape (on newsstands now), we offer up the (Super) Power 100. You got the full skinny on Numbers 1-50, but only a casual listing of who made the remaining 100. Now, only available through Cinescape.com, we proudly present the guts, the...