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Kurt Busiek to Exit AVENGERS
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 11-14-2001)
Kurt Busiek has announced that he will be ending his four-year run as writer of Marvel Comics' AVENGERS. "This big Kang epic will be my swan song on the book, more or less," Busiek says. "We'll wrap it up, with a blowout finale and an epilogue issue,... Kurt Busiek to leave "Aquaman"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-07-2006)
Kurt Busiek, architect of the retitled Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis, will be stepping down as writer for the title. He will be replaced by writer Tad Williams.Tad Williams is best known in comics as the writer of DC's mini-series The Next, though he h... Kurt Busiek Talks ASTRO CITY
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-20-2001)
So what's next for Kurt Busiek now that he is ending his run as writer of Marvel's AVENGERS?It doesn't necessarily mean a return for ASTRO CITY on a more permanent basis, but it could open a door or two."My problems writing ASTRO CITY have been about heal... 
Busiek, Grummett push POWER COMPANY
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 08-07-2002)
Kurt Busiek and Tom Grummett, the creators of DC's POWER COMPANY series, have announced a new focus to the book. The "new focus" starts with POWER COMPANY #8, shipping in September, and include promotional support both from DC and from Busiek and Grumme... Busiek Talks DEFENDERS, POWER COMPANY
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 08-27-2001)
Kurt Busiek let loose with a barrage of news over the weekend at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo in Toronto, including a new direction for Marvel's DEFENDERS and a DC event in January.On the Defenders front, Busiek said that artist Erik Larsen's las... Kurt Busiek's AVENGERS finale
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 04-19-2002)
AVENGERS #56, the final issue in writer Kurt Busiek's five-year run on the title, is actually his first story. The issue, due in late July, is Busiek's final as Geoff Johns takes over the title."It's a self-contained single-issue story, and Yanick Paquet... MAXIMUM SECURITY
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 09-27-2000)
...urtesy of Kurt Busiek and Jerry Ordway, with Will Blyberg providing the inks. But the initial idea for `Maximum Security` came from the fertile mind of fan-favorite Busiek. `Marvel hasn’t done a line-wide crossover since ‘Onslaught,’` says Busiek. `Eve... Comicscape - January 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-07-2004)
... issue of Kurt Busiek's crossover event, you're in good company. No less than Peter Milligan (or his editor Axel Alonso - I'm not entirely sure which) had this to say in the "Previously" blurb of X-STATIX #17:"...One karate kick, and Freeman [the team'... Comicsacpe - January 11, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-11-2006)
...nced that Kurt Busiek would leave CONAN, with Mike Mignola filling in for a couple of issues before regular Tim Truman writes Robert E. Howard's wayward barbarian. Shortly after, DC announced that Kurt Busiek signed an exclusive contract with them. Do ... Graphic Novel Review of Conan: Born on the Battlefield
by Tim Janson (Wed 07-09-2008)
With the latest Conan trade paperback, writer Kurt Busiek takes a look at a period of Conan’s life that has been hinted at, but never fully explored; namely, his birth and early life in Cimmeria. Even Conan creator Robert E. Howard never touche... Striker Z in POWER spotlight
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 05-21-2002)
Striker Z is featured in DC Comics' THE POWER COMPANY #7, the first in a series of occasional "spotlight issues" featuring individual characters, writer Kurt Busiek says. "We'll be doing these 'spotlight issues' every now and then, showcasing one of the ... Comicscape - August 2, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-02-2006)
...sionaries Kurt Busiek Vol 1 TP $19.99 Ultimate Spider-Man #98 $2.99 Uncanny X-Men #477 $2.99Al: I am apparently the only person in the universe who thinks Mike Carey's run is off to a better start than Brubaker's.Kurt: I just read Brubaker's Daredev... DEFENDERS: Erik Larsen
by Russell Lissau (Wed 09-13-2000)
...co-writer Kurt Busiek--is planning to relaunch The Defenders this December for Marvel Comics. `The biggest conceptual problem with the Defenders is that they don’t like each other--so why do they keep hanging out together?` says Larsen. `But to me, tha... CONAN #12
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 02-01-2005)
...ing out. Kurt Busiek started this series with the intention of both adapting Robert E. Howard's original Conan short stories into comic form and seamlessly filling in the gaps in between them. Other writers have tried with far less success throughout... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
...ritten by Kurt Busiek and Erik Larsen; art by Erik Larsen and Sal BuscemaFinally, the Defenders wage all-out war to free Atlantis from Attuma and his Deep Six! Where brute strength failed, will duplicity succeed -- or will Dr. Strange's change of perso... Comicscape - July 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-28-2004)
...ND #0, by Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord (Dark Horse).Who Got It: (tie) CONAN THE LEGEND #0, by Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord (Dark Horse)THE GOON #1, by Eric Powell (Dark Horse)See, I was playing by the rules after getting slammed so many times by readers for... CICI comic gets Energy
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-21-2003)
...s include Kurt Busiek (SUPERSTAR), Colleen Doran (ZODIAC), Darren G. Davis (ISIS) and Devil's Due, publishers of the hit G.I. JOE comic book.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! Comicscape - July 16, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-16-2003)
...(and that Kurt Busiek); and the first issue of the extremely promising POSSESSED #1, in which a group of people possessed as children must fight off the demons threatening to possess the world's population. Gee, wouldn't that make them the Dispossessed... Eisner Award winners announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-26-2004)
...ND #0, by Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord (Dark Horse) and THE GOON #1, by Eric Powell (Dark Horse)Best Serialized StoryGOTHAM CENTRAL #6-10: "Half a Life," by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark (DC)Best Continuing Series100 BULLETS, by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo ... "Action Comics" to change content
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-15-2007)
...ritten by Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns and Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Renato Guedes. Supergirl's looking for a way back from the future - and the real reason Superman doesn't want her to wear the "S" shield. But both Superman and Supergirl... WildStorm scheduling update
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 07-16-2002)
...or/writer Kurt Busiek turned in an ASTRO CITY script last month. "We need one more to get to three and the point where we can solicit it," he says. John Cassaday, who is working on Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA as well as the Stan Lee version of Crisis for... Comicscape - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou... Racing to the DEADLINE
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 01-05-2002)
...DEVIL, or Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross's story of Phil Sheldon in MARVELS. So when it comes to comic books, I'm interested in exploring this 'real' side of the Marvel Universe."
Guy Davis' celebrated THE MARQUIS is now in a trade paperback from Oni ... X-MEN VISIONARIES: JOE MADUREIRA
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-08-2000)
...rrison or Kurt Busiek on their worst days can write rings around Roy Thomas, god love the old golden age fetishist, or even, dare I say it, visionary-in-his-own-right Chris Claremont. But art is all over the map. Wherever it lands, though, it`s dark, e... Screenwriter Jonathan Alpers on 'Astro City' Movie (Thu 01-29-2004)
Producer Ben Barenholtz ("Requiem for a Dream"), screenwriter Jonathan Alpers and creator Kurt Busiek have teamed up to produce a live-action Astro City film. Alpers sat down with Wizard to discuss the project and more...THE HOUSE THAT MARVEL BUILT
by Scott Collura (Mon 10-08-2001)
...VERLORDS. Kurt Busiek will be staying on as writer, with Matt Haley (JOKER TANGENT) as artist. OVERLORDS deals with what happens when the Defenders finally figure out how to circumvent the mystical curse which keeps them bound together take over the w... Off TOMB RAIDER, On TOMB RAIDER
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 11-28-2001)
...tory that Kurt Busiek wrote for his new POWER COMPANY title at DC and also drew the main feature in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATED SECRET ORIGINS," Jurgens says. Unsung Superheroes?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 01-30-2002)
....sort of. Kurt Busiek (one of the great pillars of continuity in comic book writing today) and Erik Larsen of SAVAGE DRAGON fame brought back Marvel's hard-luck non-team with a sleek new incarnation that finally justified the existence of a group that ... All Right Allred-y, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-01-2002)
...aiman and Kurt Busiek. Peter seems to have an instinct for what will get me excited and inspired to draw. Getting each new script is like Christmas!"Allred does recognize that X-FORCE allowed him to break into the comic book mainstream, but it's a bit ... Comicscape - September 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-03-2003)
...! It took Kurt Busiek to bring it together, and the first issue comes at you from Marvel (the second one to be sold by DC, and so on). Worth waiting an extra day for, don't you think?Of course, if you want to see what half of this team-up could have lo... Comicscape - January 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-28-2004)
...lliantly. Kurt Busiek obviously loves both universes, and he takes the sort of care with this crossover that we arguably haven't seen since Chris Claremont and company paired up the X-Men and Teen Titans. (The DC characters got far less to do than the ... San Diego Comic Con Report
by Matthew F. Saunders (Fri 07-21-2000)
...rs writer Kurt Busiek and Savage Dragon creator-writer-penciler Erik Larsen. The duo will share writing chores, with Larsen of course providing the art. Fans of the original series will be pleased to learn that the book will feature the original lineup... Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)
... the team?Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza bring back the eponymous villains-turned-heroes in AVENGERS: THUNDERBOLTS #1 (Of 6), and if you want to see another example of what good Avengers writing looks like, skip the latest issues and go for the AVENGER... Conan and the Jewels of Gwahlur
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-20-2005)
My initial reaction to the first issue of CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR one of three planned Conan miniseries from Dark Horse this year is that it's not quite up to par with the regular ongoing series (simply titled CONAN) written by Kurt Busiek. But... Astro City Coming to the Big Screen? (Thu 11-20-2003)
Citing Variety as their source, ComingSoon.net reports that producer Ben Barenholtz, comic book author Kurt Busiek and screenwriter Jonathan Alpers, under their newly formed Panama Leo banner, have acquired rights to develop a feature from superhuman comi...THE ORDER #4
by Tony Whitt (Tue 05-21-2002)
...less than Kurt Busiek doing half the writing, for heaven's sakes - but it's not. I won't go so far as to blame co-writer Jo Duffy for those problems, but I can't help feeling there's a very late seventies-early eighties feel to this script. Had this st... METAL HURLANT returns
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 04-02-2002)
Humanoids Publishing in July will reintroduce METAL HURLANT, the comic book that influenced and inspired HEAVY METAL magazine. The first issue of the bi-monthly anthology will team AVENGERS writer Kurt Busiek with artist Gerald Parel on the new story "Hu... HEROES Contributors Update
by ERIC J. MOREELS (Wed 09-26-2001)
...adstreet, Kurt Busiek, J. Scott Campbell, Joe Casey, John Cassaday, Sean Chen, Richard Corben, Alan Davis, Nelson DeCastro, Mike Deodato Jr., Tom Derenick, Steve Dillon, Evan Dorkin, Garth Ennis, Lee Ferguson, Neal Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Michael Golden,... FANTASTIC FOUR: BIG TOWN
by James Busbee (Wed 11-08-2000)
...el scribe Kurt Busiek recommended Marvel host the script on its own site. Quesada expressed support for the idea while pointing out that copyright issues still come into play. `Seems that if we’re going to do anything like that it would be prudent for ... AVENGERS Take on Kang
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 10-23-2001)
...ritten by Kurt Busiek, with art by Kieron Dwyer. Two Publishers Unite for SEPTEMBER 11
by Eric Moro & Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-19-2001)
...tion, and Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson will contribute a special Astro City story.With this impressive roll call, Ervin-Gore is certain the project will be a unique endeavor never before seen in the industry."As far as I know, there has never been a ... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-29-2001)
...ritten by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by George Perez) was the return of Frank Miller to the Dark Knight himself, Batman. THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS made history, thrust the medium into the mainstream spotlight, and cursed the superhero genre with countle... WonderCon Features the Best of Comics & Hollywood (Wed 02-13-2008)
...Aragones, Kurt Busiek, Mike Choi, Becky Cloonan, Darwyn Cooke, Terry Dodson, Mark Evanier, Jim Lee, Steve Leialoha, David Mack, Terry Moore, Noel Neill, Tim Sale, J. Michael Straczynski, Ben Templesmith, Bruce Timm, Herb Trimpe, Bill Willingham, and Br...Marvel Announces HEROES Contributors, Details
by Eric J. Moreels (Thu 09-20-2001)
... Nicieza, Kurt Busiek, Michael Golden, Frank Quitely, Phil Winslade, David Mack, Brian Bendis, Chuck Austen, Joe Casey, Sean Chen, Alan Davis, Mark Bagley, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, Neal Adams, Neal Gaiman, J. Scott Campbell, Kevin Smith (though still ... Comicscape - November 12, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-12-2003)
... now that Kurt Busiek has made alternate universes fashionable again, might it be possible to do a JSA/INVADERS crossover someday?Marvel's First Family continues to have difficulties in FANTASTIC FOUR #506 (or #77 to those wanting to cling to the "old"... JLA/AVENGERS #1
by TONY WHITT (Fri 09-05-2003)
...n action, Kurt Busiek has taken the most logical path possible, and in so doing has brought back, if only temporarily, one of the most complex concepts devised by a comics company - so complex, in fact, that said comics company decided to do away with ... 10 Questions: Ben Barenholtz (Tue 12-23-2003)
He's currently producing the big-screen adaptation of the Kurt Busiek-created comic book Astro City along with Busiek and screenwriter Jonathan Alpers under their newly formed Panama Leo shingle.2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
...ND #0, by Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord (Dark Horse)FINDER #30: "Beware of Dog," by Carla Speed McNeil (Lightspeed Press)GIANT THB 1.v.2, by Paul Pope (Horse Press)GLOBAL FREQUENCY #5: "Big Sky," by Warren Ellis and Jon J. Muth (WildStorm/DC)THE GOON #1, b... THE AVENGERS: THE KREE-SKRULL WAR
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-01-2000)
... fact, in Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross`s Marvels, that the Avengers` disappearance from Earth for what seemed like months shook the people`s faith in the superhero community.So it`s interesting to finally read The Kree-Skrull War and see what all the fuss... THOR: GODSTORM #3 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-30-2001)
...GODSTORM. Kurt Busiek is one of the few writers who can make Thor and Loki's Asgardian speech at all tolerable, even if he does manage to drop the ball on the perplexing final page of this issue. Here he also captures the spirit of those Silver Age Tho... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
...mplicated Kurt Busiek, but it seems an equally capable writer will pen the series. It will run for seven oversized issues. Little concrete information – other than the odd teaser image – has emerged, though many suspect that the D... AVENGERS #49
by Tony Whitt (Sun 01-13-2002)
...rvel.com. Kurt Busiek has done far more than that-he is the only writer this month who has managed to produce a landmark story, one destined to be remembered by AVENGERS fans for years to come, and one which will haunt you long after you've turned the ... DEFENDERS #10
by Tony Whitt (Sun 11-04-2001)
...ubts that Kurt Busiek could bring back the Champions and make them into the next cult favorite, but I don't see that magic working here. Granted, Busiek is faithfully presenting these heroes the way they were "back in the day," with Hulk calling everyt... THE POWER COMPANY #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 02-26-2002)
...st issue. Kurt Busiek has taken a great deal of care to introduce each of the main Power Company members in their own one-shots over the last several weeks?some of those stories have been extremely successful, and others...not so much. Most of the char... Conan: The Hall of the Dead
by Tim Janson (Tue 06-26-2007)
...the tale. Kurt Busiek, Mike Mignola, and Timothy Truman share the writing chores, while Cary Nord handles the art. For those interested in chronology, this story takes place shortly after the events in Tower of the Elephant, one of Howard’s most ... Reading Comics on the Phone or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Clickwheel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-18-2007)
...his is by Kurt Busiek, which is awesome. What is not awesome is that the Geoff Johns and Richard Donner arc, The Last Son of Krypton, will not wrap until the next Action Comics annual, presumably sometime next year. They will write another ar... CONAN #24
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-20-2006)
...t down to Kurt Busiek's departure from CONAN in a couple of months, the barbarian in question drinks himself into a stupor at a Zamora tavern, buying drinks for everyone in sight and regaling them with tales conquest -- both in and out of the bedroom. ... ASTRO CITY gets optioned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-20-2003)
Writer/creator Kurt Busiek has inked a deal that may bring his comic book series ASTRO CITY to the silver screen. Busiek has teamed up with producer Ben Barenholtz and screenwriter Jonathan Alpers to form Panama Leo Productions. The company and team will ... COMIC-CON: New JUSTICE LEAGUE book announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-22-2004)
A new Justice League spinoff series and a new writer on JLA were among the announcements made at DC Comics' Justice League panel held today at the San Diego Comic Convention.Writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) will be taking over the main JSA book beginning w... Comicscape - April 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-14-2004)
...ND #0, by Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord (Dark Horse). If you haven't checked out the latest version of CONAN yet, you probably should - and if you can still find it, this is the issue to start with. Busiek captures the spirit of Robert E. Howard's famous b... Defenders vs. Avengers
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 02-06-2002)
...ritten by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy, with art by Matt Haley and Dan Panosian.Busiek says the Avengers could be in for a long, long fight."Let's face it, these are the Defenders," Busiek says. "They include the Sorcerer Supreme of this plane of reality, ... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
... you like Kurt Busiek, read his run on Action Comics and drop it if you don’t like the next guy that comes on. If someone else you like starts on the title in a year, grab it again. I’ve been getting Uncanny X-Men because Ed Bruba... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
... Vaughan, Kurt Busiek, Matt Fraction, and others that regularly elevate the medium. But, so many comic fans and professionals bear a grudge for years of feeling left out of the scope of literary consideration. The industry bears some responsi... Crisis on Two Earths
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-01-2003)
...ripted by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by George Perez, this is a project that became a legend long before it was published."JLA/Avengers was begun 20 years ago but fell apart over editorial disputes between Marvel and DC," says Busiek. "George had draw... Zuda and the Future of Web Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-11-2007)
...ve dodged Kurt Busiek for far too long, not wanting to add another must-read writer to my list. Oh well, hear goes.
Superman Confidential #5 $2.99
Uncle Sam And The Freedom Fighters TP $14.99
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by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-08-2004)
...urtesy of Kurt Busiek. Isn't it about time we brought back the Multiverse already? These pre-CRISIS folks constantly showing up is starting to give me a headache...A team-up between the JSA and..um, the JSA takes place in JSA #68 ($2.50). Well, sure w... JLA/AVENGERS #1 sells 200K+
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-16-2003)
...ritten by Kurt Busiek (MARVELS) and pencilled by George Pérez, the series has been a long time coming and features nearly every character that's ever been associated with the two superteams. "I knew JLA/AVENGERS was going to do well but to have it do T... Marvel's THE ORDER
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 02-01-2002)
Marvel Comics on Thursday released several pages from THE ORDER, THE DEFENDERS spin-off that begins on Feb. 13.The book is written by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy, with art by Matt Haley and a cover by Carlos Pacheco.Busiek explained THE ORDER's set-up as:"Th... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
...bsp;I dig Kurt Busiek, but I just haven’t had a chance to pick this up.
Supernatural Origins #2 $2.99
Welcome To Tranquility #7 $2.99
Wonder Woman Vs Superman Statue $195.00
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Alien Pig Farm... A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)
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Still by Kurt Busiek, who’s writing a nice stint on the title.
Amazons Attack #6 (of 6) $2.99
I haven’t read this past the first issue, which was disappointing.
American Virgin #18 (MR) $2.99
Batman Annual #26 H... Slicing Cold Cuts with Lance Stahlberg
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-27-2008)
...not-great Kurt Busiek arc. It was interrupted repeatedly by Countdown tie-ins and other stuff. Still, it’s worth a read.
Teen Titans #56 $2.99
Ben: I remember when I used to like this book.
Teen Titans Go #52 $2.25
Uncle Sam And Th... Kurt Russell
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-18-2007)
You would have to be living under a rock the last week to fail noticing that New Line has acquired the rights to remake Escape From New York this week and they already have a casting for Snake Plissken (300’s Gerard Butler). This announcement h... Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)
Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit... Novelist Kurt Vonnegut dies
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-12-2007)
Kurt Vonnegut passed away Wednesday at the age of 84 from brain injuries suffered in a fall at his home a few weeks ago.Vonnegut was the author of at least 19 novels, many of them best-sellers, as well as dozens of short stories, essays and plays. S... Kurt Russell slashes GRINDHOUSE
by Karl Schneider (Sun 07-23-2006)
Quentin Tarantino announced at the Comic Con that Kurt Russell would be playing the slasher in his part of the horror double feature GRINDHOUSE.Russell will be playing Stuntman Mike in the DEATH PROOF half of the film. The other half of the movie, PLANET... Fantastic Four Interview: Fx Supervisor Kurt Williams (Wed 07-06-2005)
FX supervisor Kurt Williams talks about how he created the spectacular effects for The Fantastic Four.Kurt Wimmer Preparing METAL GEAR SOLID?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-13-2008)
There have been rumors for sometime on a possible Metal Gear Solid movie but it looks like it's coming closer to reality, based on the latest from Edward Douglas at ComingSoon. Ed passed along news this morning that he was on hand at the red carpet premie... Kurt Sutter working on 'Punisher 2'? (Thu 04-05-2007)
Northern Illinois University magazine says that their alumni, Kurt Sutter, producer, writer and director of 'The Shield' is currently working on 'Punisher 2'.'Fantastic Four' Interview: Visual FX Supervisor Kurt Williams (Fri 01-21-2005)
Kurt Williams, whose numerous credits include "The X-Files" and "Batman Forever," is currently creating spectacular effects for "The Fantastic Four."Kurt Sutter on Punisher 2 (Wed 04-11-2007)
Screenwriter Kurt Sutter on working on the Punisher sequel: "I'm a huge fan of the character. frank castle [sic] is a complex, tortured badass. i [sic] had a blast writing the script. working with good producers (gale ann hurd [sic], ari arad [sic]) an...Action Comics #854
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 08-20-2007)
This 854th issue of Action Comics serves readers a healthy dose of Silver Age sweetness, courtesy of Kurt Busiek. Oddly enough, the issue opens with a surprisingly important, yet downplayed revelation. Jimmy Olsen finally makes the connection be... SUPERMAN: CAMELOT FALLS Vol. 1 & 2
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 12-25-2007)
Rather than review the final installment of Camelot Falls – a nearly year-long arc from Kurt Busiek’s Superman – I thought it’d work better to review the entire 10-part story, which has been collected in two hardcover volumes. ... SKYROCKET #1 (Fri 02-01-2002)
...layers in Kurt Busiek's new series, THE POWER COMPANY, though SKYROCKET isn't quite as stellar as the rest. True, Busiek has finally gotten rid of the plot device of having the lead character tell his or her story while in the midst of pitched battle, ...POWER COMPANY #6
by Tony Whitt (Tue 07-30-2002)
..., despite Kurt Busiek's skill as a writer. But barely half a year later, it seems that the entire Company can't hold a book on their own anyway, because the "blast from the past" guest star is back.This time, it's Green Arrow, aided and abetted by the ... Kurt S. Adler, Inc. Introduces 'Batman Begins' Ornaments for Holiday 2005 (Thu 12-01-2005)
Stunning 'Batman Begins' ornaments and holiday decor have been recently introduced by Kurt S. Adler, Inc., for Christmas. Kurt S. Adler is the leading designer and supplier of holiday ornaments and accessories. More...Kurt Russell talks about the remake of "Escape"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-26-2007)
There are lots of quotes from Kurt Russell floating around the internet in regards to his thoughts on the upcoming remake of Escape From New York. The remake is set to star Gerard Butler in the role of Snake Plissken, a role originated by Russell.Fr... BORK #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 02-14-2002)
...cord that Kurt Busiek's had with the rest of his POWER COMPANY one-offs, it was inevitable there'd come one that doesn't work quite as well. Part of that may be because this is the first character he's written about who is not completely his own creati... Comicscape - March 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-15-2006)
Greetings, fellow crack addicts. Yes, I just said you were all addicted to crack-cocaine. Metaphorically speaking, we all are. I assure you, the guy behind the counter at your comic shop is a half-step above the schmuck pushing dope at the public high sch... CONAN #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 03-02-2004)
...writer of Kurt Busiek's caliber has one hell of a lot to live up to. Thankfully, apart from a few unusual flaws, this first issue shows he's up to the task. Conan's never been the deepest of characters, but in giving the young barbarian the sort of dre... SUPERMAN #666
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 09-01-2007)
This 666th issue of Superman stands as a demonic interlude between the last couple of issues of writer Kurt Busiek’s current arc, Camelot Falls. In it, Superman experiences an extended, self-aware dream in which he grows tired of serving Earth,... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
...ek. Kurt Busiek left Conan in the very capable hands of Tim Truman, who will write the title for the foreseeable future. Along with a continuing program of impressive miniseries and trade collections of the old Marvel stuff, Conan remai... Conan
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 10-01-2006)
This 32nd issue of Dark Horse's CONAN presents another installment in Kurt Busiek's "Born on the Battlefield" arc an ongoing story of Conan's youth, presented every eight issues in the series. In this issue, our intrepid barbarian enjoys a taste of the ... SUPERMAN #668
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
...Now, with Kurt Busiek’s newest arc, The Third Kryptonian, we learn of yet another. It seems that before Christopher arrived – and not counting Power Girl – the alien Auctioneer detected another Kryptonian presence and alerted Sup... Has Trek been swept away by Wildstorm?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)
...to writer Kurt Busiek's ongoing "health issues." With only one completed script in and ready to go, group editor Scott Dunbier and editor John Layman urged attendees at a Comic-Con panel to ask Busiek to deliver more ASTRO CITY scripts and allow them t... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
...itan from Kurt Busiek's ASTRO CITY as an example, or even Peter David's Captain Marvel from the first issue of the new run, when he was just preparing to go insane. Samaritan was constantly moving in order to keep on top of everything possible, and Bu... Comicscape - June 30, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-30-2004)
... to grab Kurt Busiek's ARROWSMITH: SO SMART IN THEIR FINE UNIFORMS trade paperback for $14.95; the PLANETARY VOL 3: LEAVING THE 20TH CENTURY hardcover for $24.95, which covers #s 13-18 of the series; and the appropriately named SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1 (... AVENGERS #44
by Tony Whitt (Mon 08-06-2001)
...ven under Kurt Busiek's guidance, it still isn't, although it's often still rewarding.This issue in particular has several worthwhile moments. The scenes in which Thor vows revenge for Captain America as if he's already dead, and then commits an act th... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Comicscape: A Bit of This and That
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-15-2008)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape calamity! This week’s column will touch on a few happenings in the comic world and give them their due credit—or seething contempt, as needed. We’re all smiles here at Comics... ICONS: NIGHTCRAWLER #1 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-05-2001)
Kurt Wagner, man of the cloth and occasional X-Man, has stumbled onto a slavery ring operating in Brooklyn. The well-to-do are buying illegal aliens who have come to this country looking for freedom, and Kurt decides to do something about it. But as he in... STRIKER Z #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 01-15-2002)
.... This is Kurt Busiek, after all. All in all, despite its flaws, STRIKER Z is a sign of good things to come.STRYKER ZGrade: BIssue: No. 1Author(s): Kurt Busiek, Tom Grummett, Ramon F. Bachs, Raul FernandezPublisher: DC Price: $2.50 JOSIAH POWER #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 01-15-2002)
...thor(s): Kurt Busiek, Tom Grummett, Keith Giffen, Al MilgromPublisher: DC Price: $2.50 Comicscape - April 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-20-2005)
I guess everyone took their happy pills this week. I got a surprisingly constructive batch of reader mail about SIN CITY, with little in the way of name calling, death threats, or unsavory comments about any of my female relatives. It's like you were al... Erik Larsen Leaves DEFENDERS
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 08-21-2001)
SAVAGE DRAGON creator Erik Larsen is stepping down as co-writer and artist of Marvel Comics' DEFENDERS.Kurt Busiek, who wrote DEFENDERS with Larsen, is apparently remaining on the title. He said Larsen's last issue will be #12."Erik is still not fully rec... 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... 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... Comicscape - June 8, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-08-2005)
Happy Wednesday to all of you for comic readers, every Wednesday is a holiday. That is, of course, unless you're married then every Wednesday is an exercise in shame and deceit and brings you one step closer to an episode of DIVORCE COURT or whatever it... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... NECA's Stuntman Mike
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 03-06-2008)
Do I frighten you? Is it my scar?
NECA Releases Images of Cult Classics Stuntman Mike Action Figure
NECA continues coverage of the hottest toys that debuted at this year's International Toy Fair as we unveil the first figure in Cult Classics Series 7: ... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... Creeping into the Mainstream
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-24-2007)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday morning. I trust you’ll all walk into your neighborhood comic shops later today – if you already haven’t – and walk out a few dollars poorer, but, I... Secret Invasion: Implications and Musings
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-09-2008)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of Mania.com’s Comicscape. Before reading this week’s column about Marvel’s Secret Invasion, know that the issue is spoiled down to the last detail. If you haven’t read it yet, th... Comicscape: Halfway There: A Midsummer Report
by Ben Johnson (Wed 09-03-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to Wednesday. Our regular columnist was forced into other duties as he assists in the unenviable task of evacuating hundreds of thousands of people from his native stomping grounds of New Orleans and protecting that same cit... Comicscape: Something is Always in the Way
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-08-2008)
A comic book seems like a simple enough thing to create. Someone writes a script. That person or someone else draws it. Inking and coloring are optional. Someone draws cartoon balloons over the art and adds the text from the script. Slap a cover on i... My Thoughts on FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-20-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape adventure at the movies! I rarely see movies in the theater these days. Between the incessant chatter, the rising ticket prices, the ridiculous levels of air conditioning, and the overpriced ... 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... 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 - 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 5, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-05-2006)
Rising quickly in world of small press and self-published comics, the New Radio has begun carving its own space of avant-garde comics-as-literature. The New Radio is the brainchild of Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade. Cahill's first published effort, the one-sho... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (... Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)
Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc... AVENGERS ANNUAL 2001
by Tony Whitt (Fri 08-10-2001)
...thor(s): Kurt Busiek, Ivan Reis, Scott Hanna, Ian Churchill, Norm RapmundPublisher: Marvel Comics Price: $2.99 Riding the WILD DIVINE - Part Two
by Troy Roberts (Thu 12-04-2003)
Yesterday, we brought you our day one profile of JOURNEY TO THE WILD DIVINE, a game that takes more than just a simple "point and click" to progress in. Today, we bring you the second part of our feature, this time dealing more with the biofeedback system... Character Consensus and the Evolution of Heroes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-04-2006)
Readers often lambaste comic writers for screwing up their favorite characters. From EMERALD TWILIGHT to IDENTITY CRISIS to CIVIL WAR, nothing burns comic fans more than a wildly out-of-character depiction of a treasured childhood icon. Writer Ron Marz ... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-... 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... Pokemon Vol. #47: Azalea Adventures
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayWhen Ash and his friends are chased into a cave by a giant Meowth robot, they come across a wild Cyndaquil! But Ash isn\'t the only trainer trying to catch it! Then, our heroes finally make it to Azalea Town, but before they can win a badge a... Delays and the Fans Who Hate Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-30-2006)
Comic book fans accept delays as part of our gratifying, yet sometimes frustrating, hobby. After living with missed ship dates more than a few times, we roll with the punches and keep buying. I read enough small press titles that only come out once a ye... 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... 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... THOR: GODSTORM #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-09-2001)
...thor(s): Kurt Busiek, Steve Rude, Mike Royer Publisher: Marvel Comics Price: $3.50 AVENGERS #50 (465)
by Tony Whitt (Fri 02-15-2002)
...thor(s): Kurt Busiek, Kieron Dwyer, Rick RemenderPublisher: Marvel Price: $3.50 Riding the WILD DIVINE - Part One
by Troy Roberts (Wed 12-03-2003)
When we first heard of the THE JOURNEY TO THE WILD DIVINE a few months ago, the project sounded like something we wanted to cover. While it is questionable whether the WILD DIVINE can actually be called a game, one thing that is for sure is that this is s... Ultraviolet
by Coming Attractions (Mon 01-05-2004)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction.Studio:Screen Gems.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Milla Jovovich.Who's Making It:Kurt Wimmer (Director, Screenwriter).Premise:A sub-class of genetically engineered humans engages in a war w... 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... Geoff Johns Takes on AVENGERS
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-15-2001)
Geoff Johns is the new writer of AVENGERS, and will follow Kurt Busiek's run sometime next summer."First off, I'm jumping into this at full speed, and my enthusiasm is maxed," Johns says. "It's way early to talk details, so I'll stick with the general."We... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Comicscape 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 ... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)
... hands of Kurt Busiek. Hellgate London #0 (of 4) $2.99Kurt: All right, the #0 thing has crossed over from being old to just plain ridiculous. Is there something inherently wrong with a five-issue miniseries? Little Lulu Vol 12 Leave It To Lulu TP... DARK BLUE Premiere Pics
by Sue Schneider (Thu 03-06-2003)
The world premiere of United Artists' DARK BLUE was held on February 12, 2003 at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, Calif., and CINESCAPE was on hand to catch all of the excitement.Seen walking down the carpet were the film's stars Kurt Russell (with wife Go... EQUILIBRIUM
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-06-2002)
There are a lot of bad post-apocalyptic/totalitarian future society movies out there, but some stand out from the pack. EQUILIBRIUM may be one of these, partly because it has a startlingly adept (and big-name) cast, partly because it has some strikingly g... Rerun Madness
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-09-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Last week this humble TV critic got a little out of hand and desperately sought the attention of his readership, with stupendous results. (Thank you, each and every one.) Well, sad to say, after that article was submitted I noticed ... Reeves regaining mobility?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)
After a certain amount of time passes as a fan of popular culture, you get stung with what seem like personal disappointments. Kurt Cobain is lost to suicide. Phil Hartman is murdered. Aaliyah dies in a plane crash. For many genre fans, it was a particula... Photos from the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-23-2003)
The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony was held Monday, October 20th at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Awards were chosen by voting online at the Yahoo Movies and Entertainment Tonight websites. And the winners are:The Hollywood Actor of the Year... The Masters of SF, Now on Your TV- Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 08-25-2002)
Last week we spoke with New York filmmaker Eric Solstein about the midlife crisis that inspired the origin of a documentary series about the art and history of science fiction literature. This week we continue our discussion.Solstein's nascent project of ... The puck is dropped for MIRACLE
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 11-23-2003)
The trailer for MIRACLE, the upcoming movie about the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic hockey game that led to an American gold medal victory, is now online. Kurt Russell stars as Team USA coach Herb Brooks, the man who led the underdog American hockey team to vi... Goodbye, Mr. Ritter
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-15-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's a sad week here in the Wasteland. Now, what I'm about to say is in no way intended to be brutal sarcasm, but alas, I'm aware that most of what I say is brutal sarcasm. So when I tell you that I a... UNLIMITED SAGA
by Troy Roberts (Thu 08-07-2003)
If it isn't obvious, Squaresoft loves sequels. And honestly, Enix loves them just as much. So when the two companies merged a while back, everyone should be expected more and more sequels. FINAL FANTASY is a pretty safe bet, as is the DRAGON WARRIOR serie... EQUILIBRIUM
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-17-2003)
For the main flaw in EQUILIBRIUM, one need look no further than its main concept. Much like FAHRENHEIT 451, it’s set in an oppressive future society in which all books are banned – in fact, all other art forms are banned as well – and special police are t... RAPTOR
by JOHN THONEN (Sat 11-10-2001)
As the RAPTOR DVD opens, a blood-curdling roar bursts forth from the TV speakers. No, it's not a dinosaur attack. It's director Jim Wynorski I mean Jay Andrews - letting loose the first of several beer induced belches which he shares with viewers on the ... Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre: Action/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Lions Gate Films.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Thomas Jane (Frank Castle/"The Punisher"); John Travolta (Howard Saint); Laura Harring; Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Will Patto... Golden Razzies nom PEARL, TOMB RAIDER, APES
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
With so many of 2001's genre entries turning out to be good (HARRY POTTER) or great (LORD OF THE RINGS), the year's Golden Razzies didn't have as many genre entries as it has in past years.That being said, there were still more than a few films hyped to g... ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Special Edition
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-19-2003)
Back in 1981 it seemed plausible that by 1997 New York City would be a walled-off prison. Of course, no one could have predicted Rudy Juliani's run as Mayor of the Big Apple. Still, even though there's no Duke of New York running things in Manhattan, John... Vintage Horner, Goblin on DVD, and even a touch of Eastwood
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-22-2001)
During two weeks of tragedy and outrage, we are given a few eager diversions, filmusically, with which to rest, recuperate, and invigorate senses otherwise numbed by current events. A pair of early and long-awaited Horner scores see their first-ever CD re... SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #13
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 04-27-2002)
...ht out of Kurt Busiek's ASTRO CITY, but it's a welcome addition, particularly since it allows for stories like this one.Some of Spider-Man's least appreciated enemies, like the Vulture, the new Kraven, and a shadowy stranger in a stylish fedora, have a... Anthony Stewart Head and George Sarah - MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 04-25-2002)
MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS may have a title that’s a little too hip for some rooms – I mentioned to a friend of mine that I was going to give the album a listen and she sympathized, assuming it was a CD of Muzak. In reality, there’s nothing elevator-like about a... MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 07-18-2002)
Like most jaded film critics, I snub my nose at the Disney kid-oriented flick. Yeah, secretly I still cherish my own youthful Disney kid film experiences like THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE, HERBIE RIDES AGAIN, THE PARENT TRAP, and whatever piece of crap Kurt R... Hot Stuff
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-18-2002)
Can you feel it? The energy crackling in the air. The anticipation hovering in the wind. The rush of insanity. The stench of unwashed fanboys. Yep, that can mean only one thing in the summer: convention time! As convention season really swings into high g... GENERAL IDI AMIN DADA [A SELF PORTRAIT]
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 05-15-2002)
A brutal dictator with a track record of approximately 300,000 dead, though some estimates are higher, isn’t exactly the first place one would expect to find a bellyfull of laughs, but in Barbet Schroeder’s GENERAL IDI AMIN DADA [A SELF PORTRAIT] that’s w... TV Shows and Movies We Want to See as Video Games
by Troy Roberts (Sun 07-28-2002)
Everyone has a favorite movie or TV show that stands out as something that should be made into a video game. Sometimes I'll be watching television or a movie and I'll think "You know this would make a great game. You could do this, and this, and find this... RINGS Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-27-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS In the tradition of previous compilations like The INDIANA JONES Trilogy and THE GODFATHER Trilogy, Silva Screen has taken the best music from Howard Shore’s monumental musical epic, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, and fashioned Mu... Comicscape - November 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-10-2004)
I'm not sure whether the subject of comics and politics was simply not of much interest to everyone, or whether people were simply too stunned by the election results to write in about it. Perhaps it was a combination of both. However, a few of you did wr... Comicscape - August 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-18-2004)
...to do it: Kurt Busiek's ASTRO CITY SPECIAL for $3.95; EX MACHINA #3; and the WILDCATS CYBERFORCE: KILLER INSTINCT trade paperback for $14.95. I'm sure there's something in there to appeal to just about anyone...And finally (deep breath), there's NEW X-... A wonder woman flies SKY HIGH
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 08-08-2004)
Lynda Carter's prior experience playing the star of the 1970s television series WONDER WOMAN will come in handy when she plays the school principal in SKY HIGH, the new movie from Walt Disney Productions. Carter will oversee a high school where the sons a... Heroic parents found for SKY HIGH
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-21-2004)
Kurt Russell (MIRACLE) and Kelly Preston (THE CAT IN THE HAT) will get the chance to wear costumes with capes as a pair of superheroic parents in SKY HIGH. In the Walt Disney Pictures film Russell and Preston will play Commander Stronghold and Josie Jetst... JLA #109
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-13-2004)
...e.Despite Kurt Busiek's writing, my eyes still crossed a few times while reading the third installment of "Syndicate Rules" - though they may come as much from not having read the first two installments as anything else. But even for those who have bee... Comicscape - December 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-29-2004)
... it. Even Kurt Busiek's current run is not up to his usual snuff. So the question is: is JLA simply doomed to suck? And speaking of superhero teams seemingly doomed to suck...3. X-FORCE:"Dj" writes that X-FORCE "just sucked; from the story to the art, ... THE JACKET
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-04-2005)
Like Kurt Vonnegut's Billy Pilgrim, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT's tortured hero and numerous fictional others, Jack Starks (Adrien Brody) seems to have come somewhat unstuck in time. Jack has been through a lot by the time this happens. Shot in the head and appa... Puttin' on the Riz
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS RCA of Italy has released a splendid 2-CD compilation entitled The Genius of Riz Ortolani (82876664332-2), a 36-track compendium of music from composer Ortolani, whose efforts have spanned fifty years and more than 200 film sco... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... Comicscape January 26, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-26-2005)
...r $13.95; Kurt Busiek's CONAN #12($2.99); SHI JU NEN #3 (Of 4, $2.99); and USAGI YOJIMBO #81 ($2.99). Just thought you'd like to know.The Martian Manhunter is guest-starring in DOOM PATROL #8 ($2.50), which means it must be time to boost the sales...Ca... DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN
by Tony Whitt (Tue 07-13-2004)
Ever wondered why those DC stories from the 60's were often so whacked and why they almost always depicted a scene shown on the cover? It's all down to editor Julius Schwartz and his practice of having his writers craft stories around the concept on the ... DEAD director finds the 300
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-22-2004)
DAWN OF THE DEAD helmer Zack Snyder will direct 300, the adaptation of Frank Miller's comic about the ancient Battle of Thermopylae. Snyder will also rewrite the script along with partner Kurt Johnstad.300, in development at Warner Bros., tells the tale o... TOP 10: The Box Office Gets SERVED
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 02-01-2004)
The urban youth flick YOU GOT SERVED hip-hopped its way to the top of the box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $16 million in its first week of release. The Screen Gems movie stars Marques Houston and Omari Grandberry as a pair of pals who are ... Comicscape - January 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-21-2004)
... issue of Kurt Busiek's six-issue miniseries; KAMIKAZE #4, the penultimate issue of Humberto Ramos, Olallo Rubio, and Francisco Herrera's five-issue miniseries; POSSESSED#6, the ultimate issue of Geoff Johns and Kris Grimminger's six-issue miniseries;... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
... issue of Kurt Busiek's four-part Prestige Format miniseries SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #1. And Marvel is shipping THOR #73, which features the fifth chapter in Dan Jurgens' story "The Reigning." There. Now can I go back to having a sense of humor?I'd ... Verhoeven is ONE STEP BEHIND
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)
Director Paul Verhoeven is getting behind the camera lens again for the first time in nearly four years. The HOLLOW MAN director will make a thriller called ONE STEP BEHIND based on a popular Swedish novel by Henning Mankel. Gerard Soeteman, who worked wi... Comicscape - April 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)
OPINION: Before getting onto the topic of this week's column, I'd like to thank everyone who wrote in expressing their condolences on the death of my cat and who gave me their vote of confidence regarding the way I handled the mean-spirited e-mail from a ...