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My Thoughts on FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-20-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape adventure at the movies! I rarely see movies in the theater these days. Between the incessant chatter, the rising ticket prices, the ridiculous levels of air conditioning, and the overpriced ... FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-15-2007)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a case of a sequel that’s better than the original. Granted, the first Fantastic Four didn’t set the bar all that high, but it was good-natured fun. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer runs wi... Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 04-19-2007)
Plot:
The Fantastic Four return with this third-person action video game featuring Marvel Comics' legendary super-powered foursome. The game is based on both the comic book series as well as Twentieth Century Fox/Marvel Entertainment's movie sequel.
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Surfer Flies Into A Fantastic Weekend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-17-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... "Rise of the Silver Surfer" Poster
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-27-2007)
Fox has released a new poster for it's upcoming comic book film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. In the film, the Fantastic Four learn that they aren't the only super-powered beings in the universe when they square off against the powerful S... FANTASTIC FOUR sequel gets another title
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-17-2006)
According to Superhero Hype, the upcoming sequel to 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR has received another title change.The movie was previously known as Fantastic Four and The Silver Surfer, but will now be known as FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SUR... "Fantastic Four" Trailer Online
by Karl Schneider (Wed 12-27-2006)
The trailer for the upcoming film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer has made it's way online via Apple.You can find it here.Directed by Tim Story, the anticipated sequel stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMah... "Fantastic Four" Character posters released
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)
The site Filmz has got their hands on 5 international character posters for the upcoming film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.You can find all 5 posters here.In the sequel, the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth ... New "Fantastic Four" Poster
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-10-2007)
A new poster has hit the web for Fox's upcoming film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.In the film, the Silver Surfer comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and ... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... No More FANTASTIC FOUR??
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-26-2008)
Last summer's sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer may have been the last in that particular franchise, so says co-star Chris Evans. While we've had quotes about the confidence of a third film from co-stars Jessica and Michael in terms of what... Tim Story talks FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Sat 08-19-2006)
Tim Story recently updated his blog with some news on the upcoming sequel FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. The film is set to hit theaters on June 15, 2007.Story writes, "Well here we are. Exactly two weeks til this all gets under way. Seeing a... DVD Review of The Fantastic Four; Complete First Season
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-13-2008)
Fantastic Four: World’s Greatest Heroes is the fourth animated TV series for Marvel Comics’s flagship title. Premiering on the Cartoon Network the show has had a bit of a spotty broadcast history but now you can see the complete firs... Beau Garrett and Andre Braugher join FANTASTIC FOUR
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-03-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Beau Garrett and Andre Braugher have both signed on to play roles in the upcoming 20th Century Fox sequel FANTASTIC FOUR: THE RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. They will join Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Mich... Silver Surfer Coins
by News Editor (Fri 05-25-2007)
We're playing a little catch up on this story. In case you hadn't heard yet...
This summer, silver is the new gold standard – for movies, with the June 15 release of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and for movie promotions, as Twentieth ... Which one…
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-02-2007)
When it comes down to it you have to ask yourself, “Which one do I buy?” Is it the DVD titled “Special Edition” or do I save a few bucks and just get the movie? How many times will I watch those special features? &nb... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape! Two important things happened in comics this week: the new Captain America premiered and Y The Last Man concluded after a very well-regarded run. Each deserves their own Comicsca... 10 new "Fantastic 4" Posters
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-25-2007)
Marvel has released 10 new posters for the upcoming film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.You can find the posters here.In the film, the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, the Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As he race... OCEAN'S THIRTEEN Hits the Jackpot
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-10-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... FANTASTIC FOUR: Carlos Pacheco & Jeph Loeb
by James Busbee (Wed 12-13-2000)
Imagine if Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had created The Practice. Granted, it’s a bizarre idea, but one that hints at the changes which plotter/artist Carlos Pacheco is making in the lives of Lee and Kirby’s family super-team, the Fantastic Four. Combining cla... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out to Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-08-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... The Fantastic Four - The Complete Animated Series
by John Sinnott (Thu 09-21-2006)
Anyone hanging out on the CINESCAPE web site should know just who and what the FANTASTIC FOUR are, but on the off chance you don't, here's a bit of history.Background:In 1961 the publisher of Marvel Comics, Martin Goodman, told his editor and head writer ... Fox Announces FF2 & DIE HARD 4 Blu-Ray Releases
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-30-2007)
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-Ray DVD releases of their latest titles, FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER & LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD. FF2 will hit local North America shelves on October 2, 2007 and hit international zon... Harry Potter's Spell is on Top
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-15-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... EVAN Sails to the Top
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 06-24-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... Pixar's RATATOUILLE Fries a Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-01-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... Galactus is in FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
According to WENN, the giant planet devouring character Galactus will show up toward the end of the FANTASTIC FOUR sequel."I don't want to give too much away but I will say this: Galactus will appear and fans will not be disappointed," said Fox chairman T... HALLOWEEN Slashes Labor Day Record
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-02-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... New SILVER SURFER Images
by News Editor (Sat 05-26-2007)
Both MovieWeb and SuperHeroHype have loaded up new images from 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER.
Click here for MovieWeb's gallyer and here for SuperHeroHype's images.
The film arrives in theatres on June 15. Cosmic plans for FANTASTIC FOUR 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-18-2004)
While speaking to the assembled press converging on the set of FANTASTIC FOUR this past weekend, producer Ralph Winter was asked if his team had already begun thinking about the sequel possibilities for this new superhero film franchise. "Funny you ask," ... I Now Pronounce You a Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... The SIMPSONS Dominate Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-29-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... BOURNE Breaks August Record
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-06-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... SUPERBAD Geeks Laugh at Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-19-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... Silver Surfer's Silver Screen Debut in FF2!
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-06-2006)
News has it that Marvel's Silver Surfer will play a large role in Fantastic Four 2, slated for a July 4, 2007 release.20th Century Fox is currently deciding between scripts by Mark Frost (X-Men 2) and Don Payne (My Super-Ex Girlfriend). Payne's script ap... Apatow Scores Again with SUPERBAD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-26-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... RUSH HOUR 3 Kicks the Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-12-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... The Pirates Steal it All
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
...imatium7. Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer8. Live Free or Die Hard9. Rush Hour 310. Surf's Up
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... Pirates Sail to Top Spot Again
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-03-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... King Shrek Rules the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... Straczynski Talks SILVER SURFER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)
While the spin-off for Silver Surfer is technically spinning off in development hell space, Maniac Joeybaloney has passed along an AMC interview with screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski on what his script focused on for the Marvel superhero. "Whether... Laurence Fishburne to voice The Silver Surfer
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
According to Variety, Laurence Fishburne has signed on to voice the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Fox film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.The site also mentions that it has not been decided as to whether Galactus will speak in the film.The fil... PIRATES Breaks Memorial Day Records
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-29-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
Another Trip to the Buffet
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comiscape! Your faithful correspondent finds himself sent by his day job to Alexandria, Virginia for a conference, where he has enjoyed walking aro... Top Maniacal Rumors: More Hulk, Raimi Flashbacks and Craven Screams
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-01-2008)
With the San Diego Comic-Con in full swing this past weekend, this latest edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors is kicking itself into overdrive to cover the hottest scoops out of the event. It’s time for another weekly wrap-up of the week&r... SURFER Tops Off DVD Market
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Hitting strong for both the rental and sales charts was this week's debut of FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. The Surfer focused sequel soared up to 9.5 million in rental revenue alone while knocking off the previous top spot, Knocked ... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Julian McMahon returning to FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Thu 07-27-2006)
Julian McMahon has revealed to iF Magazine that he will be back as Dr. Doom for the FANTASTIC FOUR sequel. Though McMahon will be back in some form, he is not sure of his exact role in the film."We haven't got a script yet. The script hasn't been put out... Columbia Takes Flight With Patterson's MAXIMUM RIDE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)
Columbia Pictures has acquired screen rights to Maximum Ride, the best-selling young adult novel series by James Patterson. The studio has hired Don Payne (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, My Super Ex-Girlfriend) to write the script. Seaside Ent... DARKNESS Leads The Pack
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-26-2007)
The US based game rental service Gamefly has released their latest numbers and the Xbox360 game DARKNESS continues to lead the charts in videogame rentals. This is the second week in a row it has lead the pack. They've also released the top 5 rentals for ... MARVEL Studio Head Talks Future Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)
There is no question Marvel studios is on top of their game in recent years. Their franchises continue to impress audiences in transferring from comic book form to the big screen. Sure, there are the occasional misses with both critics and audiences but f... Hasbro's 2007 Toys
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-12-2007)
ComingSoon was lucky enough to be given a sneak preview of Hasbro's upcoming toy releases for: Spider-Man 3, Transformers, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Ghost Rider movies, as well as new toys to commemorate Star Wars' 30th Anniversary and... Giant Brain
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-09-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, where we list the games of the present that will probably later be used on next generation as downloadable content. Just think in about ten years from now where you will probably be able to download all of thes... Andre Braugher to play general in FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-25-2006)
According to Blackfilm.com, Andre Braugher has left an episodic role on the TV show ER so he can play a part in the upcoming sequel FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER.Braugher will be playing the role of a military general in the sequel.The film wi... Cycle of Gimmicks
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-12-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another adventure into the astounding unknown with Comicscape! I, your host, will take you aboard this craft of my own design – one powered by fan-boy indignation! So, quickly – climb in, strap in, ... No Zod, No Constantine and No FF 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)
No Fantastic Four 3?
The Rumor: Actor and Fantastic Four star Chris Evans—who portrays the Human Torch—says there will be no third film in his opinion and it’s a “closed book.”
The Source: MTV
The Mania Verdict: FAL... Tim Story talks Galactus
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-03-2007)
According to Tim Story's MySpace page, you can expect to see planet eating Galactus in the upcoming Fantastic Four film.Story writes:Hey guys,There's a lot going on. I've been seeing the billboards going up and hopefully you have all seen the TV spot. I t... 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... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... THE RISE OF APOCALYPSE
by Jason Henderson (Thu 06-29-2000)
In many ways, the story told in The Rise of Apocalypse reminds me of the sort of comic stories that Marvel published before the launch of the Silver Age. In telling the origin of the X-Men`s powerful enemy Apocalypse, Rise gives us something like in Amazi... 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 (... Exploding Heads: My Thoughts on 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-23-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another weekly web of Comicscape wonder. For the past couple of weeks, we talked about Spider-Man 3 in lieu of discussing the end of DC’s weekly maxiseries, 52. The film came out the same week as the final issue of... Doug Jones is The Silver Surfer?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-18-2006)
Ain't it Cool News is reporting that Doug Jones, who played Abe Sapien in HELLBOY, has won the role of the Silver Surfer in the upcoming FANTASTIC FOUR sequel. The sequel is reportedly titled FANTASTIC FOUR AND THE SILVER SURFER.Just last week Tim Story,... Spider-Man 3 Continues to Dominate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-13-2007)
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... Spidey’s Records set Studio Standards High
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
...imatium7. Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer8. Live Free or Die Hard9. Rush Hour 310. Surf's Up
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1. Spider-Man 32. Pirates of the Carribean: At Earth's End3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 35. Fantastic F... FANTASTIC FOUR: ROTSS Trailer
by News Editor (Wed 05-02-2007)
It looks like a new RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER trailer has landed on Apple.com. The film rides into theaters on July 15th.
So if you haven't seen it yet or downloaded it to your iPod, click here to check it out. Here Today!
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-05-2008)
A couple of weeks back one of loyal readers, ‘swansong’, posted a blog about several Special Editions he was looking for. One of which I had. I thought the special edition was still available for purchase in retail stores. Let&r... Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)
Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu... News on casting of the Silver Surfer
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-04-2006)
Moviehole.net has posted a brief interview (if you can call it that) with Tim Story, the director of FANTASTIC FOUR 2, in which he talks about the role of The Silver Surfer.They write, The film's director, Tim Story, told me this morning that although The... Marvel Signs Deal with Artisan for 15 Franchises (Wed 05-17-2000)
If anything, Marvel has been showing a momentum that both the company and the comics industry hasn’t seen for a while with software deals, the Ultimate Marvel line of comics, internet deals, and now, as reported in Variety, a joint venture agreement with ...Don't expect a love triangle in FF2
by Karl Schneider (Tue 12-19-2006)
ComingSoon recently caught up with Kerry Washington and asked her a few questions about the upcoming film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, in which she plays The Thing's girlfriend.ComingSoon writes: In the comics, Alicia Masters gets caught in ... Interview with Mike Carey
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 11-25-2006)
Writer Mike Carey is getting all technical on us, through his work with the Ultimate Universe's version of The Vision. Carey and artist Brandon Peterson have got five issues to further her story and we've got a few details from Carey on what that st... MARVEL MASTERWORKS: FANTASTIC FOUR 51-60 - Tom Brevoort
by Craig Shutt (Wed 11-08-2000)
Marvel Masterworks Editor Tom Brevoort wasn’t worried that his new volume of Silver Age reprints, containing Fantastic Four #51-#60 and Annual #4, would ship late. And the hardcover’s appearance in late October, two weeks earlier than its solicited Nov. 8... One Comicscape About Many Things
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-25-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting episode of Comicscape, where we offer you, the reader, new and innovative excuses to spend yet more money on comics. For instance, next time you’re considering overspending your comics bu... 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 - 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... DEFENDERS: Erik Larsen
by Russell Lissau (Wed 09-13-2000)
If the Avengers are Earth`s mightiest heroes, the Defenders have got to be Earth`s most dysfunctional super-team. Take a look at some of the group’s more high-profile members: the Hulk is generally an unstable, anti-social monster; when the Sub-Mariner is... Playing the Cemetery Blues
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-12-2007)
Once in a while, dear Maniacs, I find a small press project I really like – one I enjoy so much that I have to use the column to tell the world about it. In this case, a self-published project called Cemetery Blues by writer Ryan Rubio and arti... MAXIMUM SECURITY
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 09-27-2000)
If you thought prison overcrowding was a problem before, you ain’t seen nothing yet. That’s because Ronan the Accuser’s coming to town, and he’s decided the entire planet Earth should be a universal penitentiary for the worst criminals in this or any othe... 2007: The Year in Review, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-04-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to the second part of the Comicscape’s 2007: The Year-in Review. Last week, I touched on five of the biggest stories in comics from the past year. This week, we’ve got a few more. Thankfully, the ... Wagging Tongues: Ten Questions with Gene Simmons
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-10-2007)
You think you know Gene Simmons. You know Kiss and the Demon with the extraordinary tongue, the actor, and the writer. Now, in his effort to enter every medium imaginable, Simmons has branched into comic book publishing with his IDW imprint, Sim... Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)
Marvel Studios released the long-in-the-making cinematic adaptation of Iron Man this weekend. Thus far, it has garnered both rave reviews and over $100 million in box office grosses. Despite a few minor flaws, the film resets the standard for Ma... 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... 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 ... Marvel Adds Trade Paperbacks
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-22-2002)
Marvel Comics has added 46 new titles to its trade paperback backlist."We've seen explosive growth both in the number of titles added to our backlist, and subsequent trade paperbacks sales," says Marvel marketing communications manager Bill Rosemann. "So ... 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... Fantasticar revealed!
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-30-2006)
USA Today has a first look at the Fantasticar, which will make it's debut in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. You can see the image to the left.Translating the flying car from the page to the big screen was no small effort, says Tim Flattery, co... 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... Getting Raw with Thomas Jane
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-08-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the unknown with Comicscape! San Diego Comic-Con has left me with rant material for the rest of the calendar year and beyond. Marvel’s decision to publish Amazing Spider-Ma... 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... 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 ... 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 ... Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
After a successful run with indie publisher Shooting Star Press, Tom Waltz and Casey Malone's CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE has found a new home in trade paperback form at IDW. The black and white miniseries tells the chilling story of a black ops squad of only ... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... 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... 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... Turning on the New Radio with Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-30-2007)
Over the past couple of years, Jad Ziade and Alex Cahill’s fledgling publishing company, The New Radio, has garnered the attention of the mainstream comics press with their one-shots Xeric-Award-winning Something So Familiar and, later, The Island. ... Throwing Gas on the Flames: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-04-2007)
Last week’s column on the some of the moral quandaries in recent superhero comics generated a couple of interesting e-mails that merit printed responses. I asked readers to consider the mind-wiping fiasco from DC’s Identity Crisis, To... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... San Diego Comic Con Report
by Matthew F. Saunders (Fri 07-21-2000)
‘Tis the season for big announcements. As the annual San Diego Comic Con got underway on Thursday, the industry’s big publishers have begun unveiling their plans for the coming year, teasing fans with new projects and creative changes. For those of you no... 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... Busiek Talks DEFENDERS, POWER COMPANY
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 08-27-2001)
Kurt Busiek let loose with a barrage of news over the weekend at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo in Toronto, including a new direction for Marvel's DEFENDERS and a DC event in January.On the Defenders front, Busiek said that artist Erik Larsen's las... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Comicscape - April 26, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-26-2006)
Greetings, my seething minions, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE brilliance. This will likely sound boring at first, but I promise it gets better: last week, The Wall Street Journal published a disturbing little story about product placement dea... Comicscape - November 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-30-2005)
Two weeks ago, DC launched ALL-STAR SUPERMAN the second of the imprint some fans call the publisher's answer to Marvel's Ultimate line. Though not conceptually identical, the two imprints share a similar spirit born of both publishers' desire to attract ... Making a Mangaverse
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 01-28-2002)
Brian Smith, Editor of the new Marvel Mangaverse titles and co-creator of that line's GHOST RIDERS, wasn't a huge anime/manga fan before he began working on the project devoted to translating the classic Marvel Universe into a manga reality, but things ha... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of cutthroat Comicscape action! Late as usual, I realize the furious spell of controversy over the statue of Mary Jane Watson-Parker leaning over a laundry hamper wound down last month, but the storm ov... DVD Filler Week
by Matt Kamen (Thu 06-07-2007)
When there are no conventions, fairs or other esoteric events to cover and there's nothing else to do, how do you fill a column? With great difficulty, frankly. In fact, short of Doctor Who having its strongest series yet since its return and Freema Agyem... UNIVERSE X
by Craig Shutt (Wed 07-26-2000)
Sometimes there’s no happily ever after. Last year’s Earth X maxi-series from Marvel Comics presented a future continuity in which battered and altered versions of Marvel’s current heroes fought to save their planet. When the story ended, there was hope f... Marvel's THE ORDER
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 02-01-2002)
Marvel Comics on Thursday released several pages from THE ORDER, THE DEFENDERS spin-off that begins on Feb. 13.The book is written by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy, with art by Matt Haley and a cover by Carlos Pacheco.Busiek explained THE ORDER's set-up as:"Th... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-07-2007)
After over a year of delays, Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier will hit comic shops next Wednesday, November 14th. The Black Dossier has been the source of controversy and speculation ... Disturbia wins but not by much
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-29-2007)
Did you think Disturbia winning 1st place last week with only 13 mil in receipts was something hardly worth talking about? Well, it’s worse this week. The winner, Disturbia, doesn’t even in pull in 10 mil. Yep, you heard me. In a box office... Comicscape - January 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-28-2004)
OPINION: Yes, you read it correctly: Tony's Ten Best Comics of 2003. Hate me if you must, but after forcing all of you to come up with a Top Five Best and Worst Comics, I realized that it's an almost impossible task. I also got several e-mails asking "Wha... Voice of Gojira: Remembering Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-16-2006)
THE FILM MUSIC OF AKIRA IFUKUBE Akira Ifukube has maintained a notably symphonic style in his prolific array of film scores, utilizing traditional Japanese styles and voicings for many of his adventure and dramatic films, while embodying his music for sci... Comicscape - December 15, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-15-2004)
Happy Hanukkah to those so inclined, and a Merry Christmas to everyone else! (Yes, I know that Christmas isn't until next Saturday, but we're doing something different for the last two weeks of 2004, so I've got to get the holiday wishes out of the way no... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... Comicscape - August 6, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-06-2003)
OPINIONWelcome to the last month of summer! I've already gotten a lot of response to the idea of a column on the depiction of African-Americans and other minorities in comics - one person even sent what amounts to a full article! - but before doing that c... 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... 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... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee... Summer Darkness
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-23-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown, where summer makes you glad that you are inside and beating the heat by playing games in your basement. This week we have a surge of games to keep us busy as the temperature continues to rise. In my hometown I have swapped je... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi... 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...