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VIZ MEDIA MAKES 2008 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY A MANGA DAY WITH SPECIAL FREE ISSUE OF SHONEN JUMP MAGAZINE (Wed 03-26-2008)
... the 2008 Free Comic Book Day, taking place May 3rd. VIZ Media is producing a special edition (rated "A" for All Ages) of SHONEN JUMP Magazine (rated 'T' for Teens) to be distributed for free at participating stores nationwide. The annual occasion, de...What Free Comic Book Day?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-02-2007)
...ant about Free Comic Book Day. Next week, Spider-Man 3 comes out and we climb into the movie ring – one week of my thoughts and one week of yours. After that, I’ll expound upon the end of 52 and the start of Countdown. It&... Free Comic Book Day is Saturday
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-02-2004)
Tomorrow the fourth annual Free Comic Book Day event will be held at comic book shops and specialty stores worldwide. Thirty different titles from a diverse selection of comic book publishers and studios will be given away free for the asking, and dependi... 
Free Comic Book Day is May 3
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 04-06-2008)
...nsecutive Free Comic Book Day!
Comic industry heavyweights Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Marvel Comics are among the many publishers and manufacturers creating special titles for this year’s Free Comic Book Day. The free books ... Free Comic Book Day announced for 2004
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-08-2003)
The date for the third annual Free Comic Book Day has been decided upon, and it's a different month than the first two events. FCBD 2004 will be held on July 3, 2004, the day after the opening of SPIDER-MAN 2 in theaters. For the past two years the event ... Free Comic Book Day this Saturday!
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-02-2003)
Tomorrow the second annual Free Comic Book Day happens. This new event is meant to bring new readers into stores by giving away free comics from nearly all of the comic publishers, and a way to thank fans by allowing them to try out different titles they... Free Comic Book Day
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-11-2003)
SCOOP! updates us on the status of Free Comic Book Day, set to go down on May 3, 2003. Comic book publishers across the spectrum have announced participation in the event, timed to take advantage of the release of the X-MEN 2 movie the day before.More inf... Comic Books Free for a Day
by Adam Thur (Mon 04-22-2002)
In a time where it seems everything is getting more expensive, it's nearly impossible to get anything for free, especially ever-costly comic books. However, that all changes on Saturday, May 4th, a day being dubbed "Free Comic Book Day".
Free Comic Bo... Free Comic Book Day List (Thu 03-25-2004)
Newsarama has a listing of the comics that will be made available in as part of July 3rd annual Free Comic Book Day.Free Comic Book Day Brings STARGATE Exclusive to Stores
by News Editor (Wed 03-29-2006)
In partnership with this spring's Free Comic Book Day event, comic store customers should be on the lookout for an exclusive Stargate action figure when they visit their local comic book stores on Sunday, May 6th. Available only during this promotion, a l... Free Comic Book Day Set For July 3rd (Fri 03-19-2004)
Free Comic Book Day 2004 has been set for July 3rd, the weekend when 'Spider-Man 2' will be released. More...Free Comics Day reminder
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 05-03-2002)
A public service announcement from CINESCAPE: Remember, tomorrow is the long scheduled Free Comic Book Day. Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image, and many independent comic book publishers have printed issues of titles specifically for comic book shops to give a... Oni Press lowers price of free day titles
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 03-26-2002)
Following the ordering activity on the Oni Press offerings for Free Comics Day, the publisher announced that it will be lowering the price of its Free Comic Book Day titles. The initial price for the comics when offered through Diamond Previews was quote... Supercon Conventions presents Super Anime Day and Super Comic Day this September 6 & 7, 2008 in Davie, FL. at the Davie P.A.L. (Thu 06-26-2008)
Super Anime Day will be a one day festival for Anime, Manga, Cosplay and Video Game fans and will feature anime voice actors, guest artists, anime, manga, cosplay, video games hosted by Gamerz Paradise, indoor and outdoor photo shoots, music, games/contes...Transformers prequel comic sells out at IDW
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-05-2007)
...a special Free Comic Book Day version of the comic in May. But otherwise, that first issue, and issue 2, which features MEGATRON’s arrival on Earth, have all been snatched up by anxious fans.“This is especially gratifying to me,” said... 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... 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... TOMB RAIDER For Free!
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 01-23-2002)
Image Comics has announced that it will offer TOMB RAIDER #1/2 free to all retailers as the publisher's contribution to the upcoming Free Comic Book Day event on Saturday, May 4.According to the company, Image will absorb all printing costs for the comic,... 'Free Comic' to Ride Wolverine's Back
by Jason Lethert (Mon 10-07-2002)
See the film, then get the comics.
The second annual Free Comic Book Day is officially a go now
that a date has been chosen. Next year's event will be paired with the release
of X-Men 2.
"Last year was terrific - it worked really well," said Susa... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
..., another Free Comic Book Day has come and gone, and it looks like the most successful one yet for the comics companies and readers, at least. My friend D.C. at my local comic shop More Fun Comics tells me that he didn't see a spike in sales that day,... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... Filmmakers Comment on Comic Book Films Past, Present, and Future
by Jason Lethert (Wed 05-08-2002)
Three years ago, the comic book film was
a laughingstock. "Batman and Robin was the death of the comic
book movie. It was too hokey," said filmmaker/comic scribe Kevin
Smith. But oh, how things change. "But X-Men suddenly
opened the floodgates aga... Gordon Lee and the CBLDF Win
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)
...ncluded a Free Comic Book Day edition of Alternative Comics #2 from the publisher of the same name. The comic included an excerpt from Nick Bertozzi’s graphic novel The Salon—a work of historical fiction about the cubism movement. ... Comicscape May 7, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 05-07-2003)
OPINIONSo, another Free Comic Book Day has come and gone, bringing the promise of new comics readers (and for retailers, the hope for new comic store customers). Or is it? Just to satisfy my curiosity (and to get some freebies myself), I went to More Fun ... Day of Revolution Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 02-01-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsuda MiyokoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKei Yoshikawa is a feisty young boy, troubled by problems at home and annoyed at school. One day after a sudden fainting spell, Kei is examined by the doctor and given sh... 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... Comicscape - April 9, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-09-2003)
OPINION: I may be committing sacrilege by even daring to say such a thing, but I found the first Free Comic Book Day last year just a bit disappointing. I'm pretty certain it wasn't the fault of my local comic shop, who did their best to promote the event... 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 ... Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
... During Free Comic Book Day 2005, I was introduced to IDW's vice president, Ted Adams, by Robert "Comickaze" Scott, who is my local comic book seller and a huge supporter of COTG from the get-go. Ted told me he was enjoying COTG...and said we shoul... Armageddon Gang To Debut At Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-18-2002)
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The filmmakers
who brought you the super-hero satire The Specials, the
Trek-centric Free Enterprise and the forthcoming The House
of the Dead are set to launch a new comics line according to a r... Comic Book Showcase
by Matt Kamen (Thu 12-14-2006)
Four months. That's how long, from the initial conception, that the organisers of the first Birmingham International Comics Show had to get everything in place. Everything from arranging guests to securing a venue, from publicity to finances and every... Lolita and Maid Fashion Day at Kinokuniya (Wed 06-04-2008)
DEL REY MANGA, NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL, SAMURAI BEAT RADIO, AND VIZ PICTURES SPONSOR A DAY OF JAPANESE FASHION Norwalk, CT, June 4, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it is partnering with Del Rey Manga, Samurai Beat Radio, and VIZ...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.... Comic Book: The Movie on the Big Screen!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-21-2004)
If you're in L.A. watch "Comic Book the Movie" on the big screen in Hollywood at Laemmle's Sunset 5 theater on Sunset Blvd. January 21st 2004 at 7:30pm and 10pm.
At the event you can get a free "Have Courage" t-shirt. Comicscape - April 16, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-16-2003)
...things as Free Comic Book Day - and it's all because the main readership of comics these days are people who always did read them, which is people who are now in their 30s, 40s, and older. (I say this solely based on my own experience, by the way - I h... 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 ... Realworlds: DC Comic Book Stories Set in Our World
by Edward Gross (Thu 02-24-2000)
Back in the 1950s and ‘60s, DC Comics devised a means of telling a number of fanciful stories that could never be pulled off in regular continuity (i.e. what if Batman had been raised by the Kents?, what if Superman lost his powers?, what if Superman had ... 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... GRAPHIC CLASSICS #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 03-07-2008)
The good souls at Graphic Classics have kindly graced me with a very advance copy of their forthcoming Graphic Classics: Special Edition that will hit shops on Free Comic Book Day, May 3rd. But that’s no reason not to review it now, because it&... X-MEN News: Sabretooth at L.A. Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 05-22-2000)
X-Fans got a treat at the Los Angles comic Book and Science Fiction Convention on Sunday May 21, when Tyler Mane (who plays Sabertooth in the highly anticipated film) showed up on stage to answer questions from the audience. Fliers for the event had impli... Comic Party Revolution Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-12-2007)
What They SayManga and madness abound as a group of teenagers navigate the otaku subculture of doujinshi. Trouble certainly seems to have a way of finding Kazuki and his friends. It's a good thing they have each other when things go from ridiculous to t... 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 ... Cinematogrpaher Gives 'Punisher: War Zone' a true comic book look (Tue 09-16-2008)
FujiFilm's 'Exposure USA" magazine (available as a PDF download at the link above) goes behind the scenes of 'Punisher: War Zone' with Cinematographer Steve Gainer. Gainer said his primary marching order from director Lexi Alexander was to mak...ADV Films has set a street date for Arc the Lad: Day of Reckoning (Mon 09-17-2001)
September 17, 2001 Houston, TX ADV Films has set a street date of November 27th, 2001 for the upcoming home video release of Arc the Lad: "Day of Reckoning". ADV Films plans concurrent day & date release of both VHS and DVD formats for this final spellb...New HOPELESS SAVAGES Collection
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 11-22-2002)
...ne of our Free Comic Book Day offerings last year. So, if you've been waiting to read the follow-up, your wait is over. And if you bought the issues, this is your chance to get it in a new, slick package. For my money, like a good movie or CD, Ground Z... The Fourth of July Column
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-04-2007)
...ecked out Free Comic Book Day just to get the first issue. I’ve been looking forward to this for a month now. I love Robert Kirkman.
Astounding Wolf-Man Directors Cut #1 $3.99
Oh, for Christ’s sake.
City Of Hero... Playing the Cemetery Blues
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-12-2007)
...our three Free Comic Book Day shorts.
KA: Was the first miniseries done when you pitched it?
TB: I had that finished in December of last year. I took a break from the book to do Edgar Allan Poo.
KA: I understand The Hau... Comicscape: Ben Johnson Counts Out Countdown
by Ben Johnson (Wed 04-30-2008)
...rt: Dude, Free Comic Book Day is Saturday. Patience.
Ex Machina #36 (MR) $2.99
Friday The 13th Abuser And The Abused #1 (MR) $3.50
Ben: My marriage returns. P.S. I ran into a doorknob.
Kurt: Bob in accounting told me you fell down the st... Comic Party Revolution Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-21-2006)
What They SayA man-made island sits on the edge of Tokyo, well off the beaten path. The time is drawing near when this island of cold concrete will be set afire with passion. People will gather to draw manga, search for manga, and get passionate about man... ULTIMATE X-MEN comic book trailer hits the Web
by Eric Moro (Wed 06-27-2001)
In yet another example of how Marvel Comics continues to push the envelope in regards to marketing, the publisher has released an online trailer promoting the latest storyline set to debut in ULTIMATE X-MEN #7 "Return to Weapon X.""ULTIMATE X-MEN has a n... 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'... Comic Party Revolution Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-21-2006)
What They SayKazuki, Taishi and all their crazy cohorts are back and getting into all kinds of misadventures. Not every day is a Comic Party, so the gang has to find some way to occupy their time, and that means trouble! There's a steamy trip to a hot s... Oeming's Powers of Comic Creation
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-09-2006)
In any given month, you can find Michael Avon Oeming's name attached to a handful of comic book projects. In the New Year alone, he's working on Powers, The Magician's Apprentice, Omega Flight, and Red Sonja, to name a few. He's been worki... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Comicscape - November 26, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-26-2003)
OPINION: Before we get started, two plugs: one, an invitation to visit CINESCAPE's comic book message forum in addition to sending e-mail to yours truly, so that you don't have to wait for me to reprint your letter before others can respond to it; and two... 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 ... 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 - 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... 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 ... 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... 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 ... Book Buzz: Puttin’ the Folk Back in Hellboy
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-17-2008)
Guillermo del Toro’s first Hellboy film wasn’t exactly the strongest of foundations for a blockbuster comic book franchise. Its reviews were generally positive, yet still fairly mixed. Its domestic gross of $59 million, against a budget of $66... COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the... 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... Comic Review:1985 #1
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 06-15-2008)
Marvel’s newest foray into loving superhero deconstruction—think Marvels, Earth X, and DC’s Kingdom Come—takes place not in the Marvel Universe, but our own. Young Toby loves comic books, and he uses them to escape from his un... Pick up your free issues of CINESCAPE and SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES at Comic-Con!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-16-2003)
If you're hitting the San Diego Comic-Con happening this week, here's your opportunity to pick up the next issue of Cinescape and the first issue of CrossGen Entertainment's SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES comic book -- absolutely free!Hitting newsstands on Aug... 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... Something for Nothing
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-09-2002)
So last weekend, comic shops across the country participated in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. Neat concept, especially if you like comics and free stuff. (And hey, who doesn’t like free stuff?) Seemed like a really big hit, and hopefully helped bring more fans int... Comicscape - August 2, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-02-2006)
When Boom! Studios published the first issue of WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE in March, the cover offered a quote from writer Mark Waid, who called the series "a sci-fi WALKING DEAD." I reviewed that very issue and, while I enjoyed it, remained cautious... Feeling Buggy
by Matt Kamen (Fri 05-11-2007)
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Free Comic Book Day was held internationally this past weekend, though whether it was a case of cross-media serendipity or ingenious planning that lead to it being the same weekend that Spider-Man 3 broke box office records is for greater min... 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... 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 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... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... Delayed Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-06-2006)
Greetings, fanatics and casual readers alike, and welcome to another COMICSCAPE. Welcome also to one of those damnable holiday weeks when the new comics don't arrive until Thursday. Curse you, Labor Day, and your federally endorsed celebration of the wo... 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 - 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... Free Enterprise TV Series?
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 10-16-2000)
Maybe the trick to becoming a successful film and TV mogul isn`t the old-school, rise-through-the-ranks shtick anymore. Maybe it`s better to become the editor of a cool movie magazine where you can interview all your film and TV idols, then take all the i... 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... 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...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... Comicscape - December 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-29-2004)
Welcome to the second half of COMICSCAPE's last official love fest of 2004, the Ten Worst Titles of the Year! By the way, if two of the entries on this week's list make you think you're experiencing déjà vu (or the aftereffects of too much eggnog), don't ... Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor... Daredevil Interview: Ben Affleck Dares To Be A Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-12-2003)
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cove... 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... Comic Party Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-13-2004)
What They SayThe path to destiny is unfolding! Kazuki has created his very first fan comic, and they\'re on their way to world conquest, but there\'s just one minor hitch in Taishi\'s glorious plan: it\'s expensive to print comics, and now they\'re out of... 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... SCOOP: Hollywood buzz for JULIUS comic book?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-13-2004)
Yesterday we received this curious email from an anonymous tipster:"I have to keep my identity secret, because I was busted for giving you a scoop once before. :) Still, being the movie geek I am, I wanted to let you know about this one. There's some ... Comicscape - December 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-22-2004)
Wow, the big day is only three days off, isn't it? And here I am with none of my presents bought yet. (Of course, my idea of a present is an on-line gift certificate from Amazon.com, so Christmas shopping is never all that arduous. Besides, it's the thoug... The Advantages of Digital Comics and Why I Will Never Like Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-13-2006)
No one tires of arguing about the future, even comic readers. Though we often find ourselves embroiled in the latest round of delays, controversy, and creator antics, in the back of every fan's mind looms a storm that won't veer to the east and leave us ... Comicscape - 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... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-14-2007)
Leave it to the comics industry to drop about three things at once in around one week, all worthy of discussion in this week’s Comicscape. DC’s Countdown reached its half-way point last week, World War Hulk wrapped today, and Marvel very ... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Comic Party Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-13-2004)
What They Says destiny finally at hand? It\'s time for the biggest convention of the year: Comic Party! All of Kazuki\'s scrimping and saving, hard work and planning are about to be put to the test. Kazuki\'s never been this fired up before, and he\'s cer... IESB Gets the Skinny On All Things Comic Book from David Goyer! (Thu 04-19-2007)
Today during the press day for The Invisible, the IESB was able to pry some information out of David Goyer about The Dark Knight, Super-Max/Green Arrow, Blade and what really happen with The Flash.Interview with Gail Simone
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-23-2006)
Although working on a handful of projects for the DCU and WildStorm Universe, writer Gail Simone was glad to put some time aside to talk with Mania readers about her upcoming work with the "Birds of Prey," "Gen13" and the residents... Comic-Con Pitch: HERO HAPPY HOUR
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-21-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today Dan Taylor sits down to
pitch "Hero Happy Hour."
Q: Describ... Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)
Dear Maniacs, I have wanted to write comics for a very long time. And now, Dead Souls, my first miniseries is finally coming out. I can’t believe that I can finally say those words. A process I began over five years ago has finally co... News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever... COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Taking a hit out on THE PUNISHER video game
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Now that he's been in movies, Frank Castle wants to punish the bad guys in the world of video games. On display at the San Diego Comic Convention is THQ's THE PUNISHER video game, currently being polished for a release next year. We're always interested i... Comicscape - March 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-24-2004)
OPINION: First of all, a point of clarification: a certain web site which shall remain nameless felt the need to link to last week's column with the headline CINESCAPE BLASTS HELLBLAZER'S CONSTANTINE, with a "synopsis" line reading "Who needs to see a mov... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... Comic Books To Film: examanied and screened at ManiaFest
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-05-2003)
Comic Books To Film - Sunday, Setember 21 - 10:00 am to 11:45 am
Hosted by CrossGen Comics Moderated by Eric Moro, Executive Editor Cinescape magazine A discussion of the translation of a comic book property to the big screen with:
Stan Lee
Guillermo ... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Living in Infamy'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-07-2005)
It's less than a week untol
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today we hear from veteran
comics scribe Ben ... Exhaustion Explosion
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-06-2006)
London Expo
One week on and I'm still tired. London Expo can be a hectic two days at the best of times but the most recent event, held at the ExCeL Docklands on 28-29 October, seemed more energised than any previous instalment. This was possib... Media Blasters May 2001 Announcements (Thu 03-01-2001)
Sex Demon Queen (Dubbed) Kitty 35 Min Cat # KVVD-0109 UPC #6-31595-01096-1 Pre-Book Date: 04/17/2001 Street Date: 05/29/2001 SRP $24.95 Description: In a time of fantasy and high adventure, the sorceress Kuri uses her magic to defend herself from all man...Comicscape - October 26, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-26-2005)
Warner Brothers finally re-released the original four Batman films on "super-special-Über-badass-cure-for-cancer" two-disc editions last week in conjunction with Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS. I hadn't seen BATMAN or BATMAN RETURNS in over ten years. ... 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... Comicscape: Conquering the Marvel Universe with Robert Weiner
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-11-2008)
Six years ago, Robert Weiner set out to conquer the Marvel Universe—or at least to read as much of it as he could. Being both a fan of Marvel and a librarian and instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he combined his passions to create... Daredevil Interview: Jennifer Garner: Daredevil Actress
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-11-2003)
Continuing Comics2Film's
coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket we
present the latest transcript of the round-table interviews.
In this segment,
Jennifer Garner talks about her work as Elektra in the film.
This interview
does... 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... Dreamwave calls it a day
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-06-2005)
Dreamwave Productions, the comic book publisher of the TRANSFORMERS and DEVIL MAY CRY properties, is out of business. The company was established in 1996 by brothers Pat and Roger Lee and saw modest success with its DARKMINDS science fiction title, then a... Free Ghost World Tickets For Aussies!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-14-2002)
Comics2Film has run many giveaway contests in
the past year. Knowing we have a world wide audience, It is always with great regret that we have
been forced to limit participation to U.S. readers.
Well now w... Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another COMICSCAPE, and on a week when the books don't ship until Thursday, no less (damn holidays!). Last week, I threw together an admittedly uninspired "Best of 2005" column, but even I'm entitled to suck once in a while. R... Jeremiah Lives In Comic
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-30-2004)
Comic-book writer Andrew Foley told SCI FI Wire that he has penned an interactive comic that extends the story of Showtime's canceled SF drama series Jeremiah, created by Babylon 5's J. Michael Straczynski. Platinum Studios, the production company that de... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... Getting a free KISS KISS from CrossGen
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-30-2003)
CrossGen is running a free seven-page preview of KISS KISS BANG BANG #1, their new comic book series that serves as an homage to 60s Cold War-era spy films. The preview can be found in the backs of BRATH #11, CRUX #33, LADY DEATH #10, NEGATION #26, ROUTE ... 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... 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... Ace Master's Dream
by Pat Ferrara (Sun 07-30-2006)
As a hilariously awkward boy in my youth I couldn't imagine anything better than being my favorite superhero while leafing through the slick, thin pages of my DC and Marvel comic books. For most of us though the fantasy ends there to become a detached fo... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)
For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an... Comicscape - October 8, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-08-2003)
OPINIONI've just reread AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 for what is probably the 40th or 50th time, and whatever else we may say about it, there's one incontestable fact: it's lost very little of its original power. I thought that, after having read it so many tim... Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)
Kurt: How did you break into the comics industry? Tim: I worked my way up through the role playing game industry. I started doing that in 1986 and worked pretty steadily until about 1996. I started at the bottom and worked my way up the totem pole. By the... Every Villain Has His Day
by Eric Moro (Thu 12-06-2001)
What can be said about the Cartoon Network original series JUSTICE LEAGUE that hasn't already been said? The show is a smash hit among fans and non-fans alike, drawing astonishing numbers for the cabler. The press has been hailing the team's classic lineu... 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... Happy Thanksgiving
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-24-2000)
Prize Patrol Completely Out of ControlSo many book prizes to announce this time I don`t know where to start. Ray Bradbury was given the medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National Book Foundation on Nov. 15. This is a lifetime... Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... 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... Dealing Death with Joshua Ortega
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-18-2007)
Before I dive into my interview with Joshua Ortega, I’d like to explain the lateness of this column. I thought the new comics would ship on Thursday of this week because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday. That usually ... Comic-Con Pitch: KOMIKWERKS
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-16-2004)
In less than a week,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
latest in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
You'll b... J.U.D.G.E. - Comic book creator Greg Horn
by Edward Gross (Fri 03-10-2000)
Life as an artist or writer on a black-and-white comic title is, at best, a short-lived gig. Just ask Greg Horn, who recently burst onto the page with his new color title from Image, J.U.D.G.E. `At the tender age of 17 I wrote and drew a title for AC comi... Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
OPINION: I'm not entirely sure why, but I got neither death threats nor a lot of positive feedback on last week's musings about Captain America. I hope that doesn't mean no one cares about the old man anymore... My thanks, though, to the two(!) readers wh... Comic-Con Pitch: ECLIPSE & VEGA
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-19-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today we talk to Saul Colt at
SSS Comics, who will be at the con with "Eclip... Illuminati Watches Over Comic Creators
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-17-2002)
Ford Lytle
Gilmore announced yesterday the launch of Illuminati
Entertainment, a management and production company sporting an A-list roster
of clients culled from the comic book and video game industries. Gilmore is a
producer and the former Vice Pre... The Manic Maniac: The Comic Book is Dead
by Joe Crosby (Fri 06-27-2008)
Spoiler Alert: Some elements of The Incredible Hulk are revealed within this column.
Rather than vast wells of personal narrative, our memories are fast becoming an archive of fragments, our personal histories hedged to abridged, relative and ina... Digging Up Deady with Voltaire
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-05-2007)
Aurelio Voltaire Hernández – known to most by his shortened nom de plume, Voltaire – has established himself as a one-man traveling dark carnival. His résumé includes his own brand of catchy, comedic music – dub... Photos from ManiaFest Day Four!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (additional photos by Harold Sherrick) (Mon 09-29-2003)
With the final day of ManiaFest also being the day of the Primetime Emmy Awards, both myself and Marcia were stretched thin covering all the action. Here is a recap of the fourth day of ManiaFest:The day got started with a panel featuring some of the heav... GRR Martin Deluxe, Turtledove, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-01-2006)
Tor Books' Sara Douglass wraps up The Crucible series with the mass market paperback release of The Crippled Angel while Games Workshop's David Bishop concludes his Fiends of the Eastern Front series with a climactic, WWII-style bloodbath of German soldie... Book Buzz: The Legacy of Star Wars Fiction
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 05-12-2008)
Ever since the theatrical release of A NEW HOPE George Lucas’ Star Wars series has come to dominate pop culture, evolving its form to fit new mediums as the uncontested poster boy of mainstream sci-fi. Novels, toys, television series and comic books... 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... 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... Miller and Mendes to unveil 'The Spirit' at the NY Comic Con (Sun 03-30-2008)
From a press release THE SPIRIT’s Frank Miller and Eva Mendes in Conversation with MTV News’ Kurt Loder at New York Comic Con -- Lionsgate Reveals Poster and Teaser Trailer for Film Adaptation of “THE SPIRIT,” to Be Released on Ja...Navy Officials Pleased With Japanese Response To USS George Washington Comic Book (Wed 06-11-2008)
YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The lengthy line of manga fans snaking down the Highway 16 sidewalk Sunday meant one thing to Navy Cmdr. David Waterman — they had "broken the code" in communicating with the Japanese public. The first hour was manga madness ...Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Dark Art'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-12-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd paints a
grim canvas for "Dark Art".
... THE CHICKEN FLIES THE COOP TO ANIME EXPO® 2008 (Fri 04-18-2008)
Emmy Award Winning Show Attends the Nation's Largest Anime/Manga Convention Anaheim, California (April 18, 2008) ‹The Emmy Award winning and popular stop-motion animation sketch comedy show, Robot Chicken, which airs on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim is...Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Undercover Fish'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd blows the
lid off of "Undercover Fish".... 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... Writer-Producer David Goyer on BLADE 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Additional reporting by Eric Moro) (Tue 03-19-2002)
Blade may have his work cut out for him facing down blood-hungry vampires in the new Wesley Snipes horror-adventure, BLADE 2, but for screenwriter/executive producer David Goyer, it was a walk in the park... or perhaps cemetery."There were no difficulties... Harlan Ellison: Writer on the Edge of Forever
by Edward Gross (Mon 03-13-2000)
A couple of years ago, Harlan Ellison was preparing to finally tell his side of the `City on the Edge of Forever` story, to set the record straight about his involvement with STAR TREK and his working `relationship` with series creator Gene Roddenberry. W... 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... Comicscape Double Feature: Captain America and 300
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-14-2007)
Sometimes death sneaks up on you. I had every intention of devoting this week’s Comicscape to an in-depth look at the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s 300, which premiered last week to both box office success and mostly positive cri...