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JUSTICE: SERIES 7: GREEN LANTERN Action Figure
by News Editor (Fri 06-08-2007)

In early January 2008, DC Direct will release their JUSTICE: SERIES 7: GREEN LANTERN action figure. The figure was designed by Alex Ross. It stands 6.25" high and has multiple points of articulation and a base. No price has been set yet.

GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 2: SHARK Action Figure
by News Editor (Tue 12-20-2005)

DC Direct has released an image of the upcoming GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 2: SHARK Action Figure. The figure stands 8" high.The Shark is a killing machine that sets its sights on Hal Jordan. The action figure features multiple points of articulation and a dis...

GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 2: MANHUNTER ROBOT Action Figure
by News Editor (Tue 12-20-2005)

DC Direct has announced the release date for the GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 2: MANHUNTER ROBOT Action Figure. The deadly Manhunter Robots threaten to cut short Hal Jordan's return as quickly as possible.The action figure features a Power Battery accessory, mu...


GREEN LANTERN/ALIENS
by Edward Gross (Wed 09-06-2000)

Ron Marz believes in responsibility. The proof lies in his exclusive contract with CrossGeneration Comics, which he made sure had a clause allowing him to complete work he`d previously committed to for Dark Horse Comics. Interestingly, that same sense of ...

"Smallville: Justice"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sat 01-20-2007)

As you’ve probably gathered from my previous Smallville reviews, it’s a series I don’t have a lot of confidence in but I stay with out of morbid curiosity and just the slightest glimmer of hope that it’ll get good again.  W...

The rings are the thing for GREEN LANTERN fans
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-05-2004)

DC Direct, the collectible/action figure imprint of DC Comics, has announced plans for a new line of collectibles inspired by KINGDOM COME's Planet Krypton, the faux chain of restaurants that appeared in the comic book mini-series. In the same way that Pl...

DC Direct Announces New Figures for 2006
by News Editor (Wed 09-21-2005)

DC Direct has announced new figures for the SILVER AGE SUPERMAN: SERIES 1, JUSTICE LEAGUE: SERIES 3, WHO'S WHO MYSTERY BOX SET: SERIES 1, and JUSTICE LEAGUE: SERIES 3. They will be released in May 2006.Here is a partial list of figures: SILVER AGE SUPERM...


Comicscape - October 13, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-13-2004)

OPINION: As I write this, I'm on a train to visit a friend in Atlanta, my laptop perched on a pillow on my knees, a techno version of the 60s SPIDER-MAN theme blaring in my headphones, and a huge picture of a Dalek from DOCTOR WHO staring out at me from t...

"Elseworlds Series 3"
by Mathew McKee (Tue 04-03-2007)

Here it is, the review you’ve been waiting for; Elseworlds Series 3.  The Elseworlds is an excellent series of figures that depicts the characters from some of the more popular Elseworlds stories including Red Sun, Kingdom Come, Gotham by G...

Green Lantern Series 2
by John Denning (Sat 08-12-2006)

Series Two of the Green Lantern figures is here, and the Corp just keeps expanding. Continuing the trend of a balance between good guys/bad guys in Series One, the new series includes Guy Gardner, Manhunter Robot, Salaak, Shark, and Sinestro. Adding in th...

JUSTICE LEAGUE "Secret Origins"
by Eric Moro (Sat 11-17-2001)

While true genre fans need no clarification, to the general television watching audience I offer this tagline for the Cartoon Network's new animated series JUSTICE LEAGUE. Plainly put, its SUPERFRIENDS for a new millennium with emphasis placed on for a n...


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 2: BATMAN Action Figure
by News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)

On March 26, 2008, DC Direct's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 2: BATMAN Action Figure will go on sale. Based on the ongoing series written by The New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer, with art by Ed Benes, the figure stands at 6.75&qu...

"Justice League Unlimited" Premieres on Boomerang on June 3 (Sun 06-03-2007)

In the high-action series Justice League Unlimited, the world's greatest superheroes, led by Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern, enlist some help from their friends to take a more aggressive approach to thwarting alien invasions, crimina...

JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS): SERIES 4: HAWKMAN Action Figure
by Toy News (Fri 01-20-2006)

In early September 2006, DC Direct will release the JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS): SERIES 4: HAWKMAN Action Figure.This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Also included will be character dedicated accessories. It will ...

Toy Maniac: The Farscape Folly
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 09-04-2008)

A couple weeks ago I wrote about the “Necessity Syndrome” and that “every once in a while we discover something that just won’t let us alone. Whether it is a TV show, comic book or movie there is something that becomes a necessity ...


JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED premieres this month
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-06-2004)

Cartoon Network has announced a Saturday, July 31 premiere of JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, the new spinoff series from JUSTICE LEAGUE. The 30-minute show will debut at 8:30 PM that day on the channel.JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED picks up a short time after the e...

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 12-14-2001)

By now, most of us have seen the debut of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE cartoon (and if you haven't, for Heaven's sake, what are you waiting for?), but inevitably those animated incarnations were destined to find their way back to the comic book form in an all-n...

Action Figure Line Review: Spawn Age of Pharaohs
by Tim Janson (Wed 05-28-2008)

When it comes to action figures, there’s little doubt that Batman leads the way in terms of the most lines…most figures produced for a single character. But probably not lagging to far behind is McFarlane Toys’ Spawn. Debuting...

"Justice Series 5"
by Mathew McKee (Tue 03-13-2007)

Alex Ross.  Ask any decently well-read comic book fan for a list of their favorite comic artists and this man will be on almost every one.  Alex Ross has been on the scene for a long time, and he is one of the few comic artists that still uses p...


"Justice Society Vol. 2"
by Tim Janson (Wed 04-11-2007)

All-Star Comics is perhaps best known as the comic title which introduced the world’s first Super Team, the Justice Society of America, not to mention Wonder Woman.  In the early days of All-Star Comics, the various heroes were still only f...

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...

"Aquaman 13” Collectors Figure"
by Carlos Mejia (Fri 02-02-2007)

DC Direct continues their highly detailed and successful 13” Deluxe figures with an incredible Aquaman figure. Just like Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and all of those before him, Aquaman is 1:6 scale, with multiple points of articulation, highly ...

Justice Society of America: David Goyer and Geoff Johns
by Michael Patrick Sullivan (Fri 11-17-2000)

Writers David Goyer and Geoff Johns give double meaning to the term `double threat.` Together the duo is charting the course of the Justice Society of America as they head into the twenty-first century every month in DC Comics JSA. Separately, both are w...


REVIEW: 'Justice League - Starcrossed'
by Xum Yukinori (Sat 05-22-2004)

Crossing the Line A review of "Justice League: Starcrossed" by Xum Yukinori Throughout the first season of "Justice League," Hawkgirl seemed to serve mostly as a secondary "muscle" character -- even in episodes like "War World" and "Fury" though the...

GREEN LANTERN, ULTIMATUM and other news bits for October 14th
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-14-2008)

Here's today's round up of new from around the internet: Guggenheim on GREEN LANTERN Newsarama.com chats up Marc Guggenheim, famed comics writer and creator of the TV show 'Eli Stone', who also happens to be one of the screenwriters on the 'Green L...

SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-17-2001)

One of the joys of this project, at least from the perspective of a non-DC person like myself (I've learned quite a bit about the DCU over the years but grew up a dedicated Marvelite), is how accessible, action-packed and downright joyful it is. Byrne cle...

New images from 'Justice League: The New Frontier'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-28-2007)

Warner Home Video have released seven new images from 'Justice League: The New Frontier' along with the official announcement of the film: From a press release BURBANK, CA, (November 27, 2007) ­ Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animat...


GREEN LANTERN #147
by Tony Whitt (Thu 02-28-2002)

John Stewart's career as a Green Lantern ended with the death of Oa, but his career as a hero ended when Grayven crushed his spine. Now that Kyle Raynor has the almost godlike power of Ion, however, such an injury is a minor thing to fix?and yet John stil...

GREEN LANTERN #156
by Tony Whitt (Tue 12-03-2002)

Readers of GREEN LANTERN since Judd Winick took over may note a curious thing: it's not just about Kyle Rayner anymore. If any title deserved to have the word "family" added to the title (as in BATMAN FAMILY, SUPERMAN FAMILY, or even GREEN ARROW FAMILY), ...

Justice League: (Alex Ross): Series 4
by John Denning (Fri 09-08-2006)

The highly anticipated fourth series from the Justice League figures inspired by the art of Alex Ross finally made it to stores, though it looks like it may have been premature after all. While every figure in the series is one that should be in demand- w...

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). ...


USPS Announces Super Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Tue 12-06-2005)

The United States Postal Service has unveiled their 2006 Commemorative Stamps. One of the sets will honor super heroes. This is the first stamp pane (20 stamps) honoring comic book super heroes to be issued by the Postal Service. Half of the stamps on the...

Winging It: An interview with 'Justice Leagues's' Hawkgirl
by Xum Yukinori (Sat 02-21-2004)

An interview with Maria Canals by Xum Yukinori A voice actress with a range as extensive as her work in a myriad of film, television and theatre roles, Maria Canals is probably best known among comic book fans for her charming-yet-husky portrayal o...

Planning a Justice League series? (Wed 12-06-2006)

Could a Justice League live-action television series be in the offing? Aquaman, Flash and Cyborg will be returning to The CW's Smallville -- which has also featured Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter -- for an upcoming episode called "Justice." Now,...

We Want You!
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-29-2007)

From comic books, cartoons, TV shows, films, and rock stars—nearly everything has been made into an action figure. But what about the licenses that have yet been given their justice and made into an action figure? This at week, we take a look at ...


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...

Feb. 4 Feb. 10: The Cancellations Continue
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 02-04-2002)

I've got a couple of things to say this week:First, psychic John Edwards, host of CROSSING OVER on the Sci Fi Channel, has signed a deal to develop and star in a series about a man dealing with the issues of being a psychic.So here's my question: Since Ed...

Comics After Katrina II: Tedd Walley and Mathilda
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crash-course Comicscape! Before we dive into this week’s interview, I want to acknowledge the passing of Steve Gerber, who died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis this past Sunday. G...

Green Green Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-10-2006)

What They SayMidori has one final chance to make Yuusuke fall in love with her. She bets it all on one kiss, and Yuusuke\'s memory returns! They are finally together, but fate has decreed them unhappiness no matter what. As the guys prepare a special far...


STAR TREK ORIGINAL SERIES ACTION FIGURES: WAVE ONE
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 09-01-2003)

I still hold a grudge against my mom for what she did with my first STAR TREK toys. Back in the mid-'70s I had acquired a bunch of the Mego dolls, the first real line of action figures based on Gene Roddenberry's then-cancelled show. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, S...

JUSTICE LEAGUE novels
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 03-27-2002)

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: BATMAN - THE STONE KING is the first of six adult prose paperback novels starring the DC Comics characters from Pocket Books. THE STONE KING, which reaches comic book stores this month, is written by Batman veteran Alan Grant a...

Green Green Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-24-2006)

What They SayYuusuke finds himself being chased everywhere by Midori, who claims to be his love from another life. The mysterious Reika, however, seems dedicated to keeping the two of them apart. Tenjin has his eyes on the sickly Sanae, but his brutish at...

Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)

A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ...


David Boreanaz tests 'The New Frontier' as Green Lantern
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2008)

Any doubts about David Boreanaz's excitement at voicing the role of Green Lantern were quickly put at ease the moment he walked through the doors of Warner Bros. Animation for his first recording session in late 2006. Boreanaz quickly confessed that hi...

Toy Maniac: Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-23-2008)

  I journeyed over to a friend’s house the other day to play Star Wars the Force Unleashed. I have it on the Wii and he had it on the Xbox 360. We both agree that the game didn’t meet our expectations. Nonetheless, he wanted to show me t...

Toying around with Alex Ross' Justice League
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-15-2004)

DC Direct has announced that it will release five action figures based on the designs of artist Alex Ross, the painter for KINGDOM COME and MARVELS. The first series of figures will consist of Superman, The Flash and three of the League's villains: Sinest...

Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-15-2007)

In 1984 Kenner got a license to produce action figures based on the villains and heroes from DC Comics in the Super Powers toy line. With Toy Biz acquiring the Marvel license, it was a smart move on DC’s part to compete with the other comic compa...


JLA Cartoon Official Announcement
by Press release (Thu 01-25-2001)

Cartoon Network will enlist the world`s greatest superheroes, bringing them together once more in an all-new half-hour animated series, Justice League, it was announced today by Betty Cohen, president, Cartoon Network Worldwide. The new series is being pr...

JLA COVER TO COVER: GREEN LANTERN Statue
by News Editor (Mon 09-25-2006)

In May 2007, DC Direct will release their JLA COVER TO COVER: GREEN LANTERN Statue. It was sculpted by Jonathan Matthews.The statue is based on the cover of GREEN LANTERN #166 (art by Gil Kane) and stands approximately 9.875" high (including base) and is ...

Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)

Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real...

REVIEW: 'JLU' - Smaller Show, Bigger Concept
by Xum Yukinori (Wed 07-28-2004)

A review of Justice League Unlimited: Initiation by Xum Yukinori When I first heard about the concept of the upcoming Justice League Unlimited, I was instantly reminded of Bruce Timm's first pitch of a Justice League series for the WB network in the...


JUSTICE LEAGUE Tidbits
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-26-2001)

Besides some footage from the Cartoon Network's upcoming JUSTICE LEAGUE TV series, a panel held during last week's San Deigo Comic-Con International gave out some additional tidbits on how the characters will be depicted.JUSTICE LEAGUE executive producer ...

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA
by Tim Janson (Sun 09-30-2007)

I’ve always been a big Justice Society fan. There’s just something mythical about the team. They are the first, and arguably, truest team of superheroes. They are dedicated to the ideals of heroism and have been relatively uncor...

We All Deserve Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-01-2007)

Alex Ross Justice from DC Direct is undoubtedly one of the strongest toy lines this year and in retrospect it may be considered one of—if not the greatest comic book toy line to ever hit toy shelves. This line is a must have for those who grew u...

JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN
by Tony Whitt (Sat 11-03-2001)

When archaeologist Len Lewis goes into darkest Africa in search of the mythical Tree of Life, he gets caught up in the plans of another searcher for the Tree, the evil Reverend Dominic Darrk. But after Darrk's henchmen attempt to murder Lewis, the Tree re...


Justice League DVD Review
by Jason Lethert (Fri 05-10-2002)

Movie: 10 Disc: 8 Extras: 5 ...

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #5
by Tony Whitt (Fri 03-22-2002)

It was only a matter of time before the 21st century Justice League met the foe that gave the original Justice League its start: Starro the Conqueror, the giant starfish from space with mind control powers. No, seriously-it happened in their first appeara...

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #1
by Tony Whitt (Sun 11-25-2001)

H'Visst of the Galactic Harmony Service has come to Earth to warn our heroes about a gravity bomb that has just arrived on the planet. She tells them that Green Lantern's ring could set it off, and only Hawkgirl's Thanagarian knowledge of gravity mechanic...

'Spectacular Spidey', 'World of Quest' on TELETOON this fall
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-22-2008)

From a press release New episodes from five returning hit shows round-out the new schedule launching September Toronto - Fall 2008 on TELETOON brings 11 brand new series to Canadian televisions with five new shows premiering during daytime and four top ...


GREEN ARROW #13
by Tony Whitt (Tue 04-23-2002)

I'm sure you've noticed by now how certain superheroes in the DCU have virtual "families" surrounding them. Hell, DC even published books titled SUPERMAN FAMILY and BATMAN FAMILY for the longest time, and even though those particular heroes' nuclear famil...

Figure 17 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-09-2004)

What They SayHikaru is not feeling well after her last battle with the Magure. Tsubasa is moving away to Tokyo. She will miss her friends, but things will be all right because she\'ll be with Hikaru. Yet something seems to be wrong with Hikaru. She decide...

All New Justice League Toys! (Mon 01-13-2003)

Mattel, Inc. will debut an all new line up of toys for Batman, Superman, The Justice League, and more at the New York Toy Fair 2003. Warner Bros., who owns the rights these properties, is expanding it's relationship with Mattel due to the success M...

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...


Toy Maniac: Battling the Force Unleashed
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 09-18-2008)

The day was already not starting off on the right foot. To begin with, the game store where I had reserved my Star Wars: The Force Unleashed did not have a midnight sale. This was really disappointing because I drove by when Madden was released and there ...

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...

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-08-2004)

Superman, Wonder Woman, and Captain Atom have each gone berserk for no apparent reason, while Zatanna, who was with each one when the "spells" occurred, remained unaffected. Batman concludes that the team must be under attack, but the trio decides to leav...

Figure 17 Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-31-2004)

What They SayThe events of today from this point on will cause the bond between the two girls to grow ever stronger, but little do the girls know that something strange is happening to Hikaru...The Review!Reeling from the events of the last volume, the gi...


Fox Goes in High Gear with ACTION MAN
by Steve Fritz (Mon 09-04-2000)

There`s an old formula in Hollywood: `If something`s successful, do it again.` That can be applied to the creative team behind Fox Kids` new hit series ACTION MAN. It all goes back to BEAST MACHINES: TRANSFORMERS, which means it all goes back to Hasbro. H...

GOTHAM KNIGHT DVD Details Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)

DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June ...

Comicscape - August 25, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-25-2004)

OPINION: Last week we spoke to Richard and Wendy Pini, whose latest chapter in the ELFQUEST saga, THE SEARCHER AND THE SWORD, has just been released by DC as a 96-page hardcover graphic novel. (And before I forget, let me publicly say thank you to Alexand...

DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT WORLD PREMIERE SLATED FOR JUNE 28, 2008 AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO (Thu 04-10-2008)

Third DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie to Screen at Popular Comics Convention; Post-Premiere Panel Planned for Filmmakers, Voice Talent BURBANK, CA, (April 10, 2008) -DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation w...


Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)

ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en...

NYCC: Marvel Legends Action Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 04-23-2008)

The Marvel Legends series has always had some highs and lows for me. The highs are the Series 1 Incredible Hulk and Series 2 Thing. The lows are obviously the concept that you have to buy lame heroes or villains in the line to build Galactus, On...

BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD - Rise of the Blue Beetle
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-27-2008)

Here's a perennial headline that pops up in the mainstream press from time-to-time: "Comics aren't just for kids anymore." Oftentimes that headline may be prefaced with "Biff! Bam! Pow!" In many ways, these headlines are part of the ...

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...


GAME REVIEW- Get Over Here! Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
by Josh Gordon (Fri 11-21-2008)

  If I only play one fighting game this year, it’s, without a doubt, going to be MK vs. DC Universe. I don’t really play a lot of fighting games. Sure I got into Street Fighter II for the SNES back in the day as well as MK II for the S...

Moving Day
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 04-11-2002)

When a toy breaks and no ones around, does it make a sound? Chances are, probably not. But when its owner finds it, you better believe theres gonna be some cussin and whailin going on. No sir, toy collecting aint for the faint of heart. Heck, Im liv...

Winner: 'Justice League' Blu-Ray
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-27-2008)

Updated August 27th Congratulations shamon You're taking home the 'Justice League' in all their HD glory! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the site with is a val...

BATMAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-11-2002)

Well, how about that. Mattel is quickly getting its claws on the roughest, buffest action figures in the market. Apparently they weren't content with just bringing back the sword-wielding He-Man and his armored Eternian pals. Uh uh. They had to go and str...


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 - September 7, 2005
by Al Brown (Wed 09-07-2005)

Hey! It's Al Brown, filling in for Kurt Amacker this week. I'm filling in because Kurt lived in New Orleans. He'll live there again, but right now he doesn't because New Orleans got the Aquaman treatment.Hey, listen, I ain't rich. You ain't either. If you...

Miller Directing JUSTICE LEAGUE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-02-2007)

It seems that the much talked about & speculated live action JUSTICE LEAGUE movie may be nearing fruition for Warner Bros. At least, this is yet another rumor with credible sources to add to the mix. Both Latino Review and Collider.com are confirming ...

THE JUSTICE LEAGUE: BATMAN - THE STONE KING
by Chris Wyatt (Sat 04-06-2002)

Batman is the focus of the premiere book of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE series of paperback novels. It's kind of a cool idea to do novels about the League, with each book turning the spotlight on one hero. Unfortunately, at least in this initial volume, the gr...


A Man Called Hawk...man, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 04-13-2002)

Last time we took a quick look at the Golden Age Hawkman, both as he was in the beginning way back in the 1940s, and again with some alterations imposed by the 1980s and 1990s DC continuity "fixes" (more of which we'll deal with in our final installment)....

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...

Comicscape - September 10, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 09-10-2003)

OPINIONBefore we launch into this week's discussion, I must apologize to the reader who brought up the Nick Fury question in the first place - seems I called him "Brian" when his name is actually "Chris." That being said, I must remind everyone that if yo...

Good-Bye, American Virgin
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another colossal Comicscape creation! This week, I’m writing something of a eulogy for a series cancelled long before its time – Steven Seagle and Becky Cloonan’s American Virgin, which ended last ...


Weekly Book Buzz: STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-15-2008)

While last week was a little light, this week’s genre releases are very strong, highlighted by Karen Traviss’ fourth Star Wars Republic Commando Novel, Order 66. The New York Times” #1 bestselling author’s three previous books...

The Life and Times of Barbara Gordon - Batgirl!
by Christopher Moshier (Wed 10-16-2002)

Jason Lethert contributed to this article Sure, Barbara Gordon is the brains behind the hottest group of superheroes on TV - Birds of Prey, but it's a long and winding road that has brought the character to that point. Few comic characters ...

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...

Comicscape - May 10, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-10-2006)

All right, I can finally stop buying INFINITE CRISIS books. It's over. Yes, there's the BRAVE NEW WORLD special, AFTERMATH, ONE YEAR LATER, and 52, but the event itself has finally concluded. This week in COMICSCAPE, I'm going to offer some of my thoughts...


ARMY OF DARKNESS ASH and EVIL ASH
by JEFF BOND (Sat 06-29-2002)

Perhaps no actor alive today is more suited for action figure treatment than cult star Bruce Campbell. With his lantern jaw, cleft chin and unhinged intensity, Campbell is kind of a human action figure, and never moreso than when he's going through the he...

More Details of Cartoon Network's Fall Plans
by Steve Fritz (Mon 03-05-2001)

`I remember when we were starting eight years ago,` Cartoon Network President Betty Cohen. `People were asking me who was going to watch an all-cartoon cable network. Now I can say that we were actually in first place for prime time in the third quarter o...

A League by Any Other Name
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-13-2004)

Cartoon Network's JUSTICE LEAGUE really hit its stride in last year's second season. Bruce Timm and his writers seemed to really be getting handle on characters such as Green Lantern and Hawkgirl, who didn't have the benefit of their own prior animated se...

Comicscape - August 2002
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-31-2002)

The beginning of yet another interminable DC crossover, starting this month in JLA, and a couple of collected volume reminders of the last one, are at least mitigated by the return of yet another '80s blast from the past, the continuation of RISING STARS,...


Top Maniacal Rumors: Miller's Lantern, Mignola Hell and Super Paris
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-15-2008)

It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro...

Mean and Green: Comicscape Reviews The Incredible Hulk
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-18-2008)

Marvel Studios and Universal’s The Incredible Hulk premiered last Friday to generally positive reviews, along with box office success to the tune of $55.4 million in weekend grosses. The film represents the second attempt at launching a franchi...

Seeking Seven Soldiers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-08-2006)

Let me preface this week’s Comicscape with a few words about Seven Soldiers.  First, the column contains major spoilers.  If you plan to read the trade paperbacks, skip to the listings.  Though, if you can live with reading spoiler...

Dermot Mulroney guest stars on 'The Batman'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-06-2007)

Dermot Mulroney makes his cartoon/super hero debut as Green Lantern in this Saturday's premiere of "Ring Toss," the latest episode of 'The Batman.' The episode airs on Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. ET/PT as part of the Kids' WB! top-rated Saturday morn...


Figure 17 Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-01-2004)

What They Sayt has been some time since the last battle and Tsubasa is feeling down. To take her mind off such things, she goes hiking with friends where she reveals a secret she has kept from Hikaru - her feelings for a boy! Meanwhile, DD and Ordina pr...

JLA/PREDATOR
by James Busbee (Wed 12-20-2000)

Galactus versus Aunt May. The Kingpin versus a box of Dunkin Donuts. The JLA versus a Predator squadron. What do these pairings have in common? Simple: none of em would be much of a fight.Think about the matchupthe third one, that is. The first two are ...

JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 08-03-2004)

The JLE begin their first deep cover mission by attempting to infiltrate the operation of a terrorist organization called the Blood Brothers. Only problem is, to get any operatives in, they have to participate in a free-for-all in Star City where the winn...

Batman 13" Deluxe Collector's Figure
by John Denning (Mon 10-09-2006)

DC Driect's 13" Deluxe figures get their latest addition with a classic image of the Dark Knight. While the figure maintains the quality of the earlier members of the series, Batman hasn't translated as well as some of the others. The gray spandex shows t...


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...

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...

Miller Confirmed for WB Fast Tracking JLA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-21-2007)

Veteran Maniac Jakester reminded me of some more timely reporting from Variety. The trade publication which is usually on top of the news industry is reporting that George Miller will be directing the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA live action feature film for...

JSA #46
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-19-2003)

Picking up the latest issue of JSA, it's hard to believe that this is the same title we were all gushing over just a year ago (myself included). It's been uneven for a while now, but anyone joining the book with Part One of "Princes of Darkness" would be ...


Comicscape - December 10, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-10-2003)

OPINION: You're probably wondering where the follow-up to last week's column about the difference between DC and Marvel is, aren't you? Well, truth be told, there was such a huge response to that column, with so many well-written and thought-provoking ide...

The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)

Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ...

Taking the Good with the Bad: My Thoughts on Spider-Man 3
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-09-2007)

Spider-Man 3 opened on Friday to mixed, yet mostly positive reviews. It also opened to record-breaking box office receipts, making it the biggest opening weekend in history. Effectively, more people saw Spider-Man 3 in a single weekend than any ...

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...


Boreanaz, Shields to lend voices to 'Justice League: The New Frontier' (Sat 02-24-2007)

David Boreanaz is providing the voice of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern in Justice League: The New Frontier, the direct-to-DVD animated movie from Warner Bros, The Continuum has learned. Brooke Shields will be providing the voice of Carol Ferris in the film...

Blade #1: Vampire Revolution
by 4 Color Review (Mon 03-18-2002)

BLADE #1 Story: Christopher Hinz Art: Steve Pugh Letters: Richard Starkings & Comicraft Colors: Atomic Paintbrush Cover: Tim Bradstreet Publisher: MAX (Marvel Comics) Price: $2.99 3 Stars out...

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...

My Thoughts on 30 DAYS OF NIGHT
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-24-2007)

Last Friday, five years after Sam Raimi’s Ghost House purchased the film rights to Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s three-issue IDW miniseries, 30 Days of Night, the movie hit theaters and destroyed its box office competition. With a tal...


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...

Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)

After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.” It’...

I Talked with a Zombie: Mark Kidwell on ‘68
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-10-2007)

Everyone loves zombies.  They scare the hell out of you.  They serve as a perfect metaphor for, well, “us.”  And, best of all, they eat people.  With those sterling qualities, I see very little not to like about our lumb...

Crying Freeman (Koike Shoin version) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-18-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Ikegami RyoichiTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayHe is Yo Himomura, deadly assassin for the 108 Dragons, the Chinese Mafia. But to the criminal underworld who fear him, he is known as Cry...


Time Out for Torture
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-13-2006)

I love The Walking Dead.  Robert Kirkman’s zombie epic rarely fails to impress, and I conclude each issue cursing his name for ending it.  Though I’ve found the book a bit slow in the past few months, I still continue to enjoy th...

Constantine
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-15-2004)

Genre: Horror/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Warner Brothers.Production Company: Shuler Donner/Donner Productions.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Keanu Reeves (John Constantine); Rachel Weisz (Angela); Tilda Swinton (Gabriel); Djimon Hounsou (Papa Mid...

Knight Hunters Vol. #4 (Mon 10-07-2002)

What They SayThe assassins of Weiss have killed each dark beast that has threatened them, but their worst enemies will always be themselves! Their group has finally fallen apart. However, just because they have gone their separate ways doesn’t mea...

A vampire babe, Ghosts in the Shell, and Kroft Superstars!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 08-06-2000)

BRIAN PULIDO`S CHASTITY: VAMPIRE ASSASSIN 12-inch figure (Eternal Toys)After the bustiferous Lady Death and the hellacious Purgatori, red-headed vampire riot girrl Chastity is probably Chaos! Comics` third most popular nasty girl character. Fans were majo...


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 ...

Top Manical Rumors: Tranformers Reborn, Super Girlfriends & Justice Delays
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)

It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro...

Remembering Shirley Walker
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)

In a second sad blow to film musicdom, Composer Shirley Walker passed away last week, barely a week and the identical age as Basil Poledouris who died on November 8th.  Walker died after suffering a brain aneurism from which she did not regain c...

DCG Flashback 10/09/2005
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 10-09-2005)

Welcome to the second installment of the DCG Flashback. Once again, we hope you'll join us as we take a look into the hidden depths of the C2F vaults and unearth some of the classic art of yesteryear. Marvel Heroes vs Onslaught by ...


OP/ED: Batman in a 'Justice League' Film? (Wed 06-27-2007)

"When it comes to a live-action film, can you actually envision the Chris Nolan/Christian Bale Batman tooling around with Superman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern! Do you really want to see that?"

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...

Editorial: Batman in a 'Justice League' film = Bad Idea (Sat 02-24-2007)

"To all you fans who think it'd be 'tight,' I say this: what works in comic books or in an animated TV show, wouldn't necessarily work as a live-action film. Can you actually envision the Chris Nolan/Christian Bale Batman tooling around with Superman, Won...

Comicscape - October 15, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-15-2003)

OPINIONWhatever else you might say about the experience, reading CAPTAIN MARVEL for the past thirteen months has never been boring. Ever since the relaunch of the book last September as part of Marvel's lameduck "U Decide!" promotion, Peter David has take...


COMICSCAPE: Reports of my Death have been Greatly Exaggerated
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 11-12-2008)

Ever since that famous rocket carrying its oh-so-precious cargo was launched from the doomed planet of Krypton back in 1939, it seems that death and superheroes have been constant companions. Most didn’t have to endure the demise of an entire plane...

Card Board
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 03-28-2002)

So I'm talking to my friend Jeff the other day. He's a big Simpsons fan. We both are, actually. Back in high school, we used to trade d'ohs and chemistry notes on a regular basis. Anyway, I asked him if he picked up any of Playmates' awesome SIMPSONS figu...

THE SPECTRE
by James Busbee (Wed 01-03-2001)

You cant keep a good hero down. Take former Green Lantern Hal Jordan, for instance. Youd think that going insane, slaughtering those nearest and dearest to you, and darn near ending all of existence would pretty much send you straight to hell for all of...

Clifford Joseph Harris reads for 'Justice League' (Thu 09-27-2007)

IESB continues to bring 'Justice League' news. Their latest report is that Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. aka T.I. (American Gangster, A.T.L) has recently read for the role of Green Lantern/John Stewart. They have no information as to the result of th...


What Women Don’t Want
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-14-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another serving of Comicscape calamity, where we rise above the fray and endorse insight over insults, and wisdom over whining.  Once again, thanks to everyone for your praise and criticism in the comments secti...

The Race is On
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 07-14-2003)

Greetings Cinescapers! I hate to start the column off with an angry, bloodshot eyes, clenched teeth, gnarled paws, ears flat against the side of head, and finger waving attitude, but I've been informed by a reader, oddly enough named M E (but not me, you ...

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...

Comicscape - October 6, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-06-2004)

OPINION: Before we get started, there's various and sundry stuff to cover. Thanks to Jeremy Travaglini for pointing out that the DC annual crossover event a few years back was actually named "Bloodlines" rather than "New Blood"; to J. Adams for suggesting...


Common has nothing new to say about 'Justice League' (Wed 06-18-2008)

Fans looking towards musician/actor Common for word of the 'Justice League' movie are doomed to disappointment. The actor, who had been cast as Green Lantern in the film, told SCI FI Wire that he's heard nothing new about the project. "I don't know ...

Comicscape - September 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-22-2004)

OPINION: First of all, you're probably wondering why this week's comics reviews are so far out of date. Well, there's a good explanation for that, and it all has to do with an itty bitty hurricane named Ivan. I've occasionally mentioned the fact that I'm ...

Chat with Charles McCarter of Bandai
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2000)

All right, lets get this little shindig on the way. Good evening everyone. :) This being our first official studio chat, we're finding our way in how we're doing things, so please bear with us tonight. Charles McCarter of Bandai has been gracious enou...

Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 10-28-2005)

What They SayAh, how the mighty have fallen! Caged inside a little boy\'s body and banished to Earth by the almighty Odin, the still-proud and powerful Loki now runs the Enjaku Detective Agency. Joined by his trusted assistant Yamino and a beautiful (but ...


C2F Cinema: Latest Fan Film Hits The Mark
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 05-30-2004)

Last week fans discovered a new fan film in the C2F Cinema which may be the first time this popular DC Comics hero has gotten the live-action treatment. The clip is a trailer for "Green Arrow", an indie short film based on the Justice Le...

Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)

Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli...

Feedback to Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)

These are segments from the replies that you, the readers, have sent in. These particular ones relate to a topic that is quite important to me, the censorship of shoujo anime. The following quotes from you guys will be in bold text (those parts are the qu...

Death Note Vol. #1 (also w/Deluxe Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-19-2007)

What They SayLight Yagami is an ace student with great prospects - and he\'s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies,...


QuantumFX
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Tue 12-27-2005)

Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight! Our victim today is YOUR CHOICE for the Best Artist of 2005, QuantumFX. Comics2Film (C2F): When and how did you get into manipping? QuantumFX (QFX): Back in 1999 I encountered Hurrican...

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #07
by Luis Cruz (Tue 08-16-2005)

What They SaySection 9’s investigations have started to become a little too successful, and the truths they uncover hit too close to home for some of the higher-ranking officials in the Japanese government. Yet, despite the increasing political back...

Comicscape - June 18, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-18-2003)

OPINION First of all, our congratulations to Judd Winick and the team formerly on DC's GREEN LANTERN for being honored with a Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. The award was given for the highly con...

Peacemaker Kurogane Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Wed 10-13-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nanae ChronoTranslated by:Amy ForsythAdapted by:What They SayBesieged by the bloody revolution sweeping late feudal Japan, the imperial city of Kyoto must turn to an elite cadre of samurai swordsmen for protection - the Shinse...


Comicscape - February 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-04-2004)

OPINION: Though not that many people seemed to disagree with my Top Ten Best Comics of 2003 list from last week, a few people did write in asking why I didn't include this title or that title. In at least one case, my answer is this: 1) I didn't include c...

New Life For STAR WARS & WITCHBLADE Figures
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 07-11-2001)

Old toys never die. Well, sometimes they do, but often they just get repackaged or rediscovered by new fans attracted to the property when it becomes a big-budget movie (like TOMB RAIDER) or a popular TV show (like WITCHBLADE). Today, we take a look at a ...

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...

MOVIE MANIACS III from McFarlane Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 10-22-2000)

C`mon, who can resist having the ugliest, most disgusting movie monsters in history sitting on their shelves. No, I`m not talking about the cast of A Chorus Line, but McFarlane Toys` MOVIE MANIACS series! Yep, after starting the first Movie Maniacs series...


Toy Maniac: Guns, Gadgets and Giganta for Halloween
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-02-2008)

Last week I featured “Toy Helmets for Halloween” that, with minimal effort, could give you a justifiable reason to pick up a cool toy and help make a great costume. This week the Toy Maniac is bringing you the weapons that will make the most s...

SUPER STAN!
by Steve Hockinsmith (Fri 08-31-2001)

(additional reporting by Arnold T. Blumberg)It's like cats and dogs signing a peace accord or oil and water agreeing that it's finally time to mix: DC Comics has delivered its most beloved superheroes into the hands of their greatest enemy. No, not Darkse...

Freedom Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-16-2008)

Bringing the entire OVA series together in one release that surpasses the HD DVD release, Freedom finally gets the treatment it deserves. What They Say In the 23rd Century, mankind has fled earth and emigrated to the moon. The last outpost of civilizati...

Chuck JonesMeetings With An Animation Master
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-20-2000)

It was the 68th Annual Academy Awards and the Academy of Motion Pictures was about to give out its Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Robin Williams gave the opening address, and it wasn`t one of his most inspired. After the mandatory segment of clips, Williams ...


Book Buzz: The Living Dead Crawls Your Way
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-22-2008)

The bad thing about months with five release weeks is that you always get a week or two where the pickings are very slim. Such is the case this week! Everything from fiction to non-fiction is rather light but it’s really just the calm befo...

TOY MANIAC-Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-27-2008)

  Since its announcement and showcase at the San Diego Comic Con Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe has gotten fans from both camps pumped. There really hasn’t been a good straight up fight game in a long time. Having played the game I found myself...

New Batman 4-Pac, Hot Monster Babes From Japan, and Aurora's Godzilla Raids Again!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 09-24-2000)

RESURRECTION OF MONSTRESS (Hobby Base Yellow Submarine)Vampire Curia: This series of Japanese figures is `recommended for mature collectors ages 17 and over,` and it`s easy to see why! Gorgeously sculpted by Kenji Ando from designs by premier Japanese com...

GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-21-2008)

Gaogaigar, a giant robot epic 65 million years in the making…  What They Say: Gai, Galeon, Volfogg, ChoRyuJin, Goldymarg, Mic Sounders and Mamoru. These are brave heroes who hold the fate of humanity in their hands! The Four Machine Kings fina...


Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-16-2005)

What They SaySection 9, Japan\'s high-mobility anti-crime unit, is back in action! The Major\'s got her work cut out for her as she leads her team on a series of new cases now that the Laughing Man case has been closed. Uprisings over the treatment of a...

Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)

No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li...

Comicscape - July 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-21-2004)

OPINION: Just a warning if you have not seen SPIDER-MAN 2 yet (though that simply boggles the imagination at this point), and you don't want the plot spoiled, read only the next full paragraph, then come back up and click hereto be taken immediately to t...

Votoms, Armored Trooper Stage 1: Uoodo City
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-20-2006)

What They SayLed into an illegal mission against a military ally, Armored Trooper Chirico Cuvie stumbles upon a secret his government would do anything to hide: the body of a beautiful woman suspended in a capsule of energy. For this discovery, Chirico...


SUPER FRIENDS: The Legendary Super Powers Show
by Tim Janson (Sun 09-02-2007)

Long before The Justice League animated series on the Cartoon Network there was the Super Friends on Saturday Morning TV. Premiering in 1973, the Super Friends went through various incarnations over the years until the final season during 1985 &ndash...

Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)

It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog...

Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 01 (Blue Comet SPT Layzner) (Tue 07-19-2005)

What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 1-24 of the SPT Layzner TV series on six discs, which covers the first arc of the story. DVD Perfect Box 02 covers episodes 25-38 (end of TV series) and the three OVAs. While DVD Perfect Box...

Comicscape - December 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-03-2003)

OPINION: Don't let the title to this column fool you: I'm well aware that the difference between Marvel and DC is actually huge, to the point that, even now, there are still people who are avid fans of one company and who refuse to buy any books published...


Burn-Up Scramble Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-13-2004)

What They SayIn the near future of Tokyo, police are no longer able to handle the many heinous crimes that are ravaging the city. To solve this dire situation, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department forms a secret unit called \"WARRIORS.\" The members...

Kiddy Grade Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-27-2004)

What They SayBouncing from one ruinous colony to another, Eclair and Lumiere have so far managed to stay one step ahead of the assassins sent to end their lives. The burden of knowing their assassins were formerly comrades begins to weigh heavily on the h...

Acclaimed writer Kevin Hopps brings "Uncertainty" to 'Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-08-2008)

Acclaimed animation writer Kevin Hopps offers his third script of the 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' season in "The Uncertainty Principle," an all-new episode premiering Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT on Kids' WB!/The CW. Hopps has worked...

DVD Review of THE BATMAN: Complete 5th Season
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-20-2008)

As noted by the writers and producers in the featurettes, the theme of the 5th and final season of The Batman is the Brave and the Bold as Batman teams up with each member of the Justice League of America. This season also serves to integrate Batman ...


DVD Shopping Bag: 300 Collector's Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-18-2008)

  Collector’s Editions, box sets and complete series are all the rage during the holiday season. This week there is a Maniac worthy Collector’s Edition to hit the DVD shelf and unfortunately it falls completely flat. 300 (Limited Collect...

Afro Samurai (Edited or Uncut)
by Luis Cruz (Tue 09-18-2007)

What They SayAfro