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Updtaes: Smallville, Magdalena, Justice League Unlimited, The Batman (Wed 10-26-2005)

Inkworks has provided The Continuum with a preview of its Smallville: Season Four Premium Trading Cards, in stores this week. Alexis Denisof, who played Wesley on 'Angel,' is providing the voice of the 'Mirror Master' in the upcoming "Flash and Substa...

'Magdalena' is Guarded by 'Hellboy II' Prince (Wed 07-23-2008)

FROM THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER "Hellboy II" villain Luke Goss and Jenna Dewan are attached to star in "Magdalena," an adaptation of a comic book featuring a hot, holy warrior. Dewan is set to play Patience, a woman who discovers that sh...

Shadow's and Light: Rosenberg talks 'Darkness' and 'Magdalena' feature film
by Dave Richards (Thu 01-26-2006)

It's been said that movies are composed of shadows and light. So it's fitting that "The Darkness" and "Magdalena" two Top Cow Publishing characters that are associated with these forces are in development for the big screen. Comics2Film spoke with Pl...


Goss and Dewan Lead MAGDALENA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-23-2008)

Jenna Dewan and Luke Goss are attached to star in Magdalena, an adaptation of the comic book featuring the holy warrior. Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures, Platinum Studios and Top Cow Productions are behind the project. Hurd and Platinum chairma...

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 ...

Valhalla Eyes Slate of Comic Efforts
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-18-2002)

It's no secret that Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures is behind what will surely be next year's biggest comic book movie: The Hulk. A write up in Variety this week reveals a handful of additional comic-based projects for Valhalla. The articl...

Comicscape February 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-09-2005)

Being that this is my first regular column for Comicscape, I've decided to devote an entire column to my favorite subject: me. That's right this column is all about yours truly. Settle in while I recount my earliest memories of sitting in a hospital wi...


Charm City Charms Comic Conventioneers
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-30-2002)

I just can't believe it took so long, but at last Baltimore has its very own comic book convention...and it looks like it's here to stay. Organized by Marc Nathan, owner of a local comic book shop in Reisterstown (that won't mean anything to those of you ...

Flipping through Comic Book Movies with F.J. DeSanto
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-19-2007)

Consider this: in the last decade, the comic-book faithful have been able to go from wincing when releases like 'Howard the Duck' or 'Supergirl' finally creep out of the pipeline to being able to swell with pride when films inspired by comics account for ...

What Free Comic Book Day?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-02-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another riveting episode of Comicscape, where I alternately bring you hard-hitting editorials and utter fluff.  Some weeks, we talk about a threat to graphic novels in public libraries.  Other weeks, we just me...

Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)

San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis...


Comic Party Vol. #1 (also Limited Edition w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-11-2004)

What They SayA hilarious new series that parodies the entire Anime/Manga industry! With direction by Norihiko Sudo (Assistant Director ? CASTLE IN THE SKY) and scripts by Hiroshi Yamaguchi (NADESICO / GATEKEEPERS 21)! Destiny or delusion? It?s a hilario...

Comic-To-Military Threatens Comic-To-Film?
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-30-2002)

MIT engineers borrowed design elements from from an Image comic book when submitting their winning bid for a grant to develop high-tech super soldier armor according to a report from the Reuters newswire service. The Massachusetts Institute of Tech...

A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another head-scratchin’, book-learnin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, we’re going to examine the effect of scheduling on comic writing. Effectively, I want to know if producing monthly &nda...

Miller and Mendes to unveil 'The Spirit' at the NY Comic Con (Sun 03-30-2008)

From a press release THE SPIRIT’s Frank Miller and Eva Mendes in Conversation with MTV News’ Kurt Loder at New York Comic Con -- Lionsgate Reveals Poster and Teaser Trailer for Film Adaptation of “THE SPIRIT,” to Be Released on Ja...


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...

Filmmakers Comment on Comic Book Films Past, Present, and Future
by Jason Lethert (Wed 05-08-2002)

Three years ago, the comic book film was a laughingstock.  "Batman and Robin was the death of the comic book movie.  It was too hokey," said filmmaker/comic scribe Kevin Smith.  But oh, how things change.  "But X-Men suddenly opened the floodgates aga...

Digital Debate
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-20-2006)

Hail and well met, my heroes and villains. Welcome to another Wednesday and another COMICSCAPE. Last week's column on digital and web comics generated several letters of civil disagreement. Thankfully, everyone kept my mother, my wife, and my personal ...

Comic Books Free for a Day
by Adam Thur (Mon 04-22-2002)

In a time where it seems everything is getting more expensive, it's nearly impossible to get anything for free, especially ever-costly comic books. However, that all changes on Saturday, May 4th, a day being dubbed "Free Comic Book Day". Free Comic Bo...


Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)

The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE...

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 (...

Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)

Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr...

Comicscape March 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-09-2005)

Reader response to last week's column was strong and I got a good mix of responses. Some vehemently agreed and others felt that my love of HELLBLAZER colored my opinion of the film CONSTANTINE. I also got some compliments on my headline ("Into My Pants ...


Comic legend Gaiman sues comic legend McFarlane, Image comics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 01-28-2002)

Comic book legend Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN, the novel AMERICAN GODS), has filed a lawsuit against comic legend Todd McFarlane (SPAWN, founder of Image Comics).The suit, according to what Gaiman's spokesperson told SciFi Wire, centers on Image Comic's unauthor...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Comic Party Revolution, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Mon 11-20-2006)

Dub fans live a strange existence, even for anime fans. We listen for ever-changing voices that speak for animated faces that change with each series. It's a fandom with the substance of a dream and the press of a whisper. One of the thorniest problems du...

Comic Party Revolution Box Set (Thinpak)
by Paul Gaudette (Fri 05-16-2008)

What They SayA man-made island is located on the edge of Tokyo, well off the beaten path. And now, the time is drawing near when this island of cold concrete will be set afire with passion. People will gather here to draw manga, search for manga, and ge...

Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)

OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e...


Indie Creator Developes Patriotic Comics and Film
by Dave Richards (Wed 10-16-2002)

The world of comic books these days can be quite complicated. A successful comic can lead to many development deals. Toy and movie companies might become interested in your property. Graig Weich is not afraid of a little complexity. Weich is an ...

Comic Review:1985 #1
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 06-15-2008)

Marvel’s newest foray into loving superhero deconstruction—think Marvels, Earth X, and DC’s Kingdom Come—takes place not in the Marvel Universe, but our own. Young Toby loves comic books, and he uses them to escape from his un...

Star Trek Voyager DOOMSDAY Comic
by Michelle Erica Green (Thu 01-18-2001)

`They say there`s no devil, Jim, but there is, right out of hell -- I saw it,` Commodore Matt Decker told Captain James T. Kirk in the classic episode `The Doomsday Machine.` The titular devil, a massive weapon that powered itself by destroying planets, w...

Comic-Con: The Hellboy Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-02-2002)

Thursday at Comic-Con Hellboy fans were presented with an opportunity to find out the latest news on the planned movie. Director Guillermo del Toro, star Ron Perlman and creator Mike Mignola sat down with a packed house of hundreds of fans to talk a...


Comicscape March 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)

Somebody call the newspapers like, all of them because something happened this week that will never happen again: everyone agreed with my rant about the 1990s comic boom. Seriously, guys, I'm about to cry and send everyone those annoying Yahoo e-cards....

Comic-Con Pitch: The Forest King by Dan Mishkin and Tom Mandrake
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-17-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we've got Dan Mishkin talking about his upcoming young readers' book TH...

Book Review of Comic Art Now
by Tim Janson (Mon 08-18-2008)

OK, quick question…Is comic book art better today than it was 25 years ago? I’m betting most of you will say yes. You may be right, but then again, you may be wrong. It’s an ages old argument when comparing eras. You...

Comic Party Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-21-2004)

What They SayFrom the Right Stuf International, the company that brought you His and Her Circumstances comes a hilarious new series that parodies the entire Anime/Manga industry! With direction by Norihiko Sudo (Assistant Director ? Castle in the Sky) and...


Comicscape - April 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-27-2005)

Before we dive in, there's a new, official-type e-mail address you can reach me at. You can still get me at kurtamacker@yahoo.com, but now comicscape@cinescape.com is up and it comes directly to me. It mostly just makes me look slightly official when I'...

Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)

OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ...

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-02-2004)

Tomorrow the fourth annual Free Comic Book Day event will be held at comic book shops and specialty stores worldwide. Thirty different titles from a diverse selection of comic book publishers and studios will be given away free for the asking, and dependi...

Comic-Con International - San Diego Comic Com - Viz Media Anime
by Ed Chavez (Thu 07-14-2005)

Interesting mix on the panel consisting of Viz Staff and ShoPro staff - hence Viz Media. Unfortunately, their TV person was stuck in Ontario, Ca so all the covered was a few movie releases, Zatch Bell and their new anime imprint - Shonen Jump Home Video. ...



Comic-Con Pitch: Grunts by Shannon Eric Denton
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-17-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we've got Shannon Eric Denton talking about his book 'Grunts'! Q: De...

Comic Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-05-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ha SiHyungTranslated by:HyeYoun ImAdapted by:Eric KimWhat They SayHigh school student Hae-Won Song has just placed third in Cake Magazine\'s manwha creator talent search. She\'s the youngest winner in the history of the contes...

Comic Party Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 05-23-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inui SekihikoTranslated by:Mike KieflAdapted by:What They SayIt's the Comi Rangers to the rescue! When Kazuki and company find Kingu Jacky's bomb, will they be able to put of the Comic Party pooper? Even if this TNT terrorist ...


MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS COMIC
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 10-04-2002)

This December, Airwave Comics is publishing the official comic-book adaptation of MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL. According to Airwave, this marks the first time MR. MAGOO has been published in comic books since 1965 and coincides with the return of MR. M...

Oeming's Powers of Comic Creation
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-09-2006)

In any given month, you can find Michael Avon Oeming's name attached to a handful of comic book projects.  In the New Year alone, he's working on Powers, The Magician's Apprentice, Omega Flight, and Red Sonja, to name a few.  He's been worki...

Universal's TV Panel Lineup for Comic-Con 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)

Since NBC-Universal seems to be the place for genre television on their various networks, it's handy to know the Comic-Con information for the upcoming San Diego event, beginning on July 24, 2008. Here's the information below.NBC Universal will be decked ...

Comicscape: The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-30-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another Wednesday and yet another installment of the unstoppable Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday, with the usual glut of announcements from nearly all avenues of pop culture. Comic Con has ex...


'Free Comic' to Ride Wolverine's Back
by Jason Lethert (Mon 10-07-2002)

See the film, then get the comics. The second annual Free Comic Book Day is officially a go now that a date has been chosen. Next year's event will be paired with the release of X-Men 2. "Last year was terrific - it worked really well," said Susa...

Comic-Con Pitch: Heir to Fire by Rob M. Worley
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-14-2006)

Comic-Con is less than one week away! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we're talking to...well...ourselves really. Rob M. Worley, fo...

Free Comic Book Day Brings STARGATE Exclusive to Stores
by News Editor (Wed 03-29-2006)

In partnership with this spring's Free Comic Book Day event, comic store customers should be on the lookout for an exclusive Stargate action figure when they visit their local comic book stores on Sunday, May 6th. Available only during this promotion, a l...

Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)

The upcoming schedule for the New York Comic Con 2008, which will be held April 18-20, has been released:The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced...


Comic Party Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 08-04-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various ArtistsTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe Comic Party is in full swing! Pages are being drawn, scripts are being edited... and cosplay costumes are being sewn together!The ReviewThe Comic Party is only...

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 - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)

Sex has long been a controversial subject in popular comics. I've thought about how comic creators and publishers approach sex and women, in particular. Never a dull subject to be sure, I'll try to keep this week's COMICSCAPE as tasteful as possible and s...

Comic-Con Pitch: Tabula Rasa by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Shannon Eric Denton just won't quit! He returns to the Pitch Panel again, wit...


Top Five Comic Figures
by Matt Mckee (Mon 04-16-2007)

Here we are again, at the beginning of another edition of “Ramblings of a Toy Department Employee…”.  This week’s ramblings start out with a question: What is your favorite comic book character figurine?  I ask this ques...

Comicscape: Comic Books and the 2008 Election
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-22-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape cavalcade. For those of you living in a basement with your boxes of holo-foil covers from the 1990s, know that the United States Presidential Election is upon us. Things have gotten ugly in a way we ...

VIZ MEDIA MAKES 2008 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY A MANGA DAY WITH SPECIAL FREE ISSUE OF SHONEN JUMP MAGAZINE (Wed 03-26-2008)

Special 32-Page Sampler Edition of Nation's Most Popular Manga Anthology - SHONEN JUMP Magazine To Feature NARUTO, BLEACH and SLAM DUNK San Francisco, CA, March 26, 2008 â VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative ...

Comic Party Revolution Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-21-2006)

What They SayA man-made island sits on the edge of Tokyo, well off the beaten path. The time is drawing near when this island of cold concrete will be set afire with passion. People will gather to draw manga, search for manga, and get passionate about man...


Comic Party Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-13-2004)

What They Says destiny finally at hand? It\'s time for the biggest convention of the year: Comic Party! All of Kazuki\'s scrimping and saving, hard work and planning are about to be put to the test. Kazuki\'s never been this fired up before, and he\'s cer...

Comic Party Revolution Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-12-2007)

What They SayManga and madness abound as a group of teenagers navigate the otaku subculture of doujinshi. Trouble certainly seems to have a way of finding Kazuki and his friends. It's a good thing they have each other when things go from ridiculous to t...

Comic-Con Pitch: Ninja Monkey by Aaron Sowd
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-12-2006)

Comic-Con starts in one week! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we talking to Aaron Sowd practices the ninja art of poop-flinging wit...

NECA Unveils TMNT New York Comic Con Exclusive
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 03-12-2008)

NECA’s 2008 convention season kicks off with the 3rd annual New York Comic Con April 18 – 20th 2008! This year, NECA has a very special exclusive, and a very special guest. Peter Laird, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will be a...


Comic-Con Pitch: Zapt! by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-18-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today Shannon Eric Denton returns to tell us about his all-ages sci fi manga ...

The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous edition of Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday night after hosting over 125,000 attendees and selling out the Convention Center. I stayed home this year, rather than brave the c...

Comic-Con Pitch: Brother Bedlam by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-18-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Shannon Eric Denton is back in front of the Pitch Panel again, this time chat...

Comic-Con Pitch: Common Foe by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Shannon Eric Denton...we can't get rid of the guy! He's back, giving his Comi...


Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)

A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ...

COMIC CON: San Diego programming announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-12-2004)

The official website for the San Diego Comic Con International has finally posted the programming schedule for this year's event. Beginning on Thursday, July 22 and running until Sunday, July 25, Comic Con will host hundreds of panels featuring profession...

Pokemon Comic Strip to Debut (Thu 09-07-2000)

POKEMON COMIC STRIP TO DEBUT SEPTEMBER 10 San Francisco, CA (9/7/00) - Viz Communications announced the launch of the new POKEMON comic strip. The daily strip, which includes a Sunday color version, is being created by Ashura Benimaru, executive director...

Dejiko's Summer Vacation Presale at Las Vegas Comic Con (Fri 10-24-2003)

Di Gi Charat Theater - Dejiko's Summer Vacation Presale at Las Vegas Comic Con Los Angeles, CA (October 24, 2003)-Broccoli Books, the new publishing division of Broccoli International USA, will be pre-selling their first release Di Gi Charat Theater - De...


American Anime Awards To Be Hosted By New York Comic Con (Fri 11-10-2006)

Anime Professionals Gather for Ceremony, Gala February 24th Norwalk, CT, November 10, 2006: The New York Comic Con today announced that it will host the first-ever American Anime Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 24th at...

Comicscape: Wanted vs. Wanted
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-02-2008)

Before this week’s Comicscape expounds upon Timur Bekmambetov cinematic comic book adaptation, Wanted, let us take a moment to acknowledge the passing of artist Michael Turner, who lost his battle with bone cancer on Friday, June 27th at the age of ...

Gordon Lee and the CBLDF Win
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)

After nearly four years of courtroom drama and a $100,000 spent by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, embattled comic retailer Gordon Lee has been cleared of all charges. On Friday at the New York Comic Con, at “The CBLDF Presents An Evening wi...

Comic-Con Pitch: Spirit of the Samurai by Gary Reed and Rick Hoberg
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)

Comic-Con starts tonight! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Gary Reed, writer of such titles as Red Diaries, Saint Germaine, and Deadworld ...


Comicscape - August 24, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-24-2005)

Preface to the PrefaceThe following is a rant. As such, I expect some readers to agree wholeheartedly, and others to write unkind things about me and my family. For next week, feel free to step in the ring: e-mail me at comicscape@cinescape.com or at ku...

Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)

Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto...

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Comic Book
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 06-25-2002)

The '80s craze continues. Image Comics has announced that MV Creations has obtained the exclusive license to develop comics based on the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE property from Mattel. Image will begin publishing the new adventures of He-Man and his counte...

Mage Producer To Unveil New Comic in San Diego
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-25-2002)

Fresh off of the sale of the TV show Haunted to UPN, creator and producer Andrew Cosby will debut a new comic book series, being premiered at this year's San Diego Comic Convention, titled Jack Hunter: G.I. Spy. With co-creator and artist Matt Haley...


Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)

As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth...

Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)

OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ...

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 March 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-30-2005)

After two weeks of venom directed at the comic book industry for the resurgence of 1990s marketing gimmicks, this week I'm going to write about something I actually like. Consider this week's COMICSCAPE my love letter to the American comic book shop. Fo...


Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Weasel Guy'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-30-2005)

The countdown to Comic-Con International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking for the next coolness. Today Steve Buccellato tells us all about his longrunnin...

Armageddon Gang To Debut At Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-18-2002)

Click for larger image The filmmakers who brought you the super-hero satire The Specials, the Trek-centric Free Enterprise and the forthcoming The House of the Dead are set to launch a new comics line according to a r...

Comic Party Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 10-07-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inui SekihikoTranslated by:Mike KieflAdapted by:What They SayAsahi Sakurai returns to the comic scene and blows everyone away when she reveals that she is a famous voice actress and singer in disguise! Kazuki helps her escape ...

VIZ Media Announces Agenda for 2006 Comic-con (Fri 07-14-2006)

Special Theatrical Premiere and Preview Round Out Schedule for Nation's Largest Comics Event San Francisco, CA, JULY 13, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...


VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES SHOJO MANGA ARTIST ARINA TANEMURA AT 2007 COMIC-CON AND CELEBRATES HER WORK IN SHOJO BEATâ„¢ MAGAZINE (Mon 07-16-2007)

Creator Of FULL MOON To Meet Fans In VIZ Media Booth# 4113 And Participate In SHOJO BEAT Panel Discussion While Magazine Plans Interview And Rare Manga Short Story For August Issue San Francisco, JULY 13, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the en...

To Be Continued: 2002 Comic Book Sequels, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-29-2002)

The comic book medium has certainly been susceptible to the same trends as other entertainment forms over the years, and one of the most prevalent pop culture gimmicks is, of course, the "sequel." We've seen them come and go in comics, from the second Sec...

The Old C2F Heroes Are Dead!
by Jason Lethert (Thu 06-09-2005)

A New Generation of C2F Filmmakers Leave the Old Guard Behind - James Cameron leads a list of Hollywood creators whose fanboy cred has fallen By Jason Lethert (With apologies to Simon & Garfunkle): "Where have you gone, Jimmy Cameron? ...Joltin' Ji...

Comic Party Revolution Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-21-2006)

What They SayKazuki, Taishi and all their crazy cohorts are back and getting into all kinds of misadventures. Not every day is a Comic Party, so the gang has to find some way to occupy their time, and that means trouble! There's a steamy trip to a hot s...


Supercon Conventions presents Super Anime Day and Super Comic Day this September 6 & 7, 2008 in Davie, FL. at the Davie P.A.L. (Thu 06-26-2008)

Super Anime Day will be a one day festival for Anime, Manga, Cosplay and Video Game fans and will feature anime voice actors, guest artists, anime, manga, cosplay, video games hosted by Gamerz Paradise, indoor and outdoor photo shoots, music, games/contes...

Comic-Con Pitch: Nocturnals
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-05-2006)

Two weeks until Comic-Con, the biggest annual event in the comics industry. We're pleased to present the second in COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we've got Dan Brere...

Comic-Con Pitch: Dorothy by Illusive Arts Entertainment
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-07-2006)

There are less than two weeks until Comic-Con, the biggest annual event in the comics industry. We're pleased to present the third in COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Toda...

Comic Party Vol. #1 (-)

What They SayOne morning, Kazuki and his long time classmate from junior high school, Mizuki, head out to meet their classmate. Taishi, waiting in front of the station, takes them to a place where people are lined up by the thousands. That place is the \"...


Smith says "no" to comic adaptations
by Eric Moro (Thu 08-16-2001)

While promoting his upcoming feature JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK, the last of the "Jersey films," writer/director/star Kevin Smith brought a definitive answer to the question of whether he would ever be involved in a big screen comic book adaptation."I...

Comicscape - November 26, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-26-2003)

OPINION: Before we get started, two plugs: one, an invitation to visit CINESCAPE's comic book message forum in addition to sending e-mail to yours truly, so that you don't have to wait for me to reprint your letter before others can respond to it; and two...

Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)

First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t...

Comicscape February 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-16-2005)

Due to the overwhelming number of responses I received about last week's doctoral thesis on comic books, I'm forced to step aside and do nothing but run letters for the next month.I jest. Actually, I got four responses. If you count my occasional-comic ...


X-MEN News: Sabretooth at L.A. Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 05-22-2000)

X-Fans got a treat at the Los Angles comic Book and Science Fiction Convention on Sunday May 21, when Tyler Mane (who plays Sabertooth in the highly anticipated film) showed up on stage to answer questions from the audience. Fliers for the event had impli...

Comic Store Revue
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-20-2006)

'm going to do a little something different this week since, well, it's been a quiet week as far as all things genre-y go here in the UK. I spend a lot of time darting between Birmingham and London and have familiarised myself with a most of the comic ...

A Look Back At Spider-Man 2000
by Jason Lethert (Thu 04-25-2002)

In Comics2Film's never ending endeavor to provide the best in-depth coverage of comic related media adaptations, this site will now offer coverage of "Comcs2Digital," if you will. Comic books have a long history with video games, going at least as far...

Hero fan films absent at this year's Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-29-2004)

Rumors have spread over the past few weeks about a crack-down on fan films depicting intellectual property of DC Comics/Warner Bros. being screened at the upcoming Comic-Con International in San Diego. Freelance writer and fan film aficionado Eli Mc...


Energy Entertainment Launches Comic Management Division
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-29-2002)

It's no secret that, with several hit movies in theaters in the past few years, Hollywood is now riding the comic-to-film wave. Comics2Film has learned that Hollywood management-production house Energy Entertainment has started a property division d...

Transformers prequel comic sells out at IDW
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-05-2007)

The prequel comic to the upcoming Transformers feature film has sold out at IDW.The Press Release:With the recent release of new one-sheets showing the first official poster images of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, fan anticipation for the big-screen TRANSFO...

GDH Unveils Sequel to AFRO SAMURAI at Comic-Con 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-25-2008)

The revolutionary anime is back with more gore, gadgets and all-out-action GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) will present an exclusive trailer premiere of its latest a...

SDCC: The Web Series of Comic-Con
by Rich Kuras (Tue 07-29-2008)

While the bulk of attention at Comic-Con went to big upcoming releases like Wolverine, The Watchmen and Terminator: Salvation, the convention also showcased one of the largest growing media phenomena—the web series or webisode. Viacom, Warner Brothe...


Comic-Con Pitch: Insight Studios-A-Rama
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-10-2006)

Comic-Con starts next week and it promises to be the biggest one yet! We're pleased to present this fourth episode of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we break from ...

Stan Lee Gives Comic MOVIE TIPS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)

The guys over at Movies.com have launched a new "Complete guide to Comics & Movies"  on their site. Along with some fun trivia quizzes related to comic movies, they also have featured the legendary comic writer Stan Lee in the...

The Manic Maniac: The Comic Book is Dead
by Joe Crosby (Fri 06-27-2008)

Spoiler Alert: Some elements of The Incredible Hulk are revealed within this column.   Rather than vast wells of personal narrative, our memories are fast becoming an archive of fragments, our personal histories hedged to abridged, relative and ina...

Comic Party Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-13-2004)

What They SayThe path to destiny is unfolding! Kazuki has created his very first fan comic, and they\'re on their way to world conquest, but there\'s just one minor hitch in Taishi\'s glorious plan: it\'s expensive to print comics, and now they\'re out of...


Comic Party Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-01-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various ArtistsTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayCan a group of young, borderline-talented artists churn out their independent comics before a big festival? Will they ever have a hit? And more importantly, ...

DARK KNIGHT'S JOKER At Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)

It seems that Warner Bros is utilizing the same viral marketing techniques as JJ Abrams is doing with his 1-18-08 project. A new website for DARK KNIGHT has launched called Whysoserious.com . It seems to be based off an "advertisement" from...

DC to launch "Minx" comic for girls
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-29-2006)

DC Comics announced that they are publishing a new graphic novel, Minx,  aimed at teenage girls.Here's the press release:DC Comics is launching a new imprint called MINX, which will publish original graphic novels for teenage girls. MINX will be the ...

Universal Pictures options comic THE LEADING MAN
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-03-2006)

Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to the comic book THE LEADING MAN from Oni Press.The comic follows the adventures of the world's biggest movie star, Nick Walter. Walter uses his celebrity, access, lifestyle and his films' international location...


Comic-Con schedule released
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-10-2003)

The official website for the San Diego Comic-Con International has now posted the list of panel events for next week's Comic-Con. There's plenty of events for movie and TV fans to check out including celebrity appearances by Halle Berry, Quentin Tarantino...

CICI comic gets Energy
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-21-2003)

Energy Entertainment, an established Hollywood management company, is fast becoming a major player in developing future comic book-based talent. Energy's latest client is Parker Smart who created the four-issue independent comic CICI, self-published unde...

The Five Biggest Announcements from the San Diego Comic Con
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-29-2007)

The San Diego Comic con has become the place for major announcements in pop culture whether it be from Hollywood or from independent comics. The big show has come and gone so I wanted to recap the announcements that really got me the most excited. &...

Silver Sandtrooper special at Comic Con
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-09-2004)

In past year's attendees at the Comic Con International have had the chance to purchase exclusive items not available in stores or to be the first to pick them up. This year's Comic Con will be no exception, and one of the first exclusives offered has jus...


Captain Kirk Figure Exclusive to Comic Con
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-15-2006)

More info from the Comic Con front. Diamond Select Toys has announced the latest exclusive item available at this year's Comic Con, Captain Kirk!A deluxe Star Trek Captain Kirk and Command Chair action figure will be available only from DST during this s...

Davis Taking On NORTH WIND Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-07-2008)

A new sci-fi comic book series will be getting the big screen treatment soon courtesy of Davis Entertainment(I, Robot). The production shingle has acquired the rights to Boom Studios' sci-fi comic book series North Wind, based on David DiGilio's comic ser...

Comic Party Box Set (Sat 04-24-2004)

What They SayA hilarious new series that parodies the entire Anime/Manga industry! With direction by Norihiko Sudo (Assistant Director - CASTLE IN THE SKY) and scripts by Hiroshi Yamaguchi (NADESICO / GATEKEEPERS 21)! Destiny or delusion? It\'s a hilari...

Comic Party TV Series DVD Thinpak Collection (Sat 07-08-2006)

What They SayDestiny or delusion? It\'s a hilarious rollercoaster of laughter and confusion when Taishi, the ultimate otaku, drags his friend Kazuki into the swirling world of ambition, hatred, and love " the world of fan comics! Poor clueless Kazuki mus...


SMALLVILLE Comic-book series set
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 11-22-2002)

A comic book based on a TV show based on a comic book.That's what DC Comics is doing with SMALLVILLE, an ongoing, bi-monthly comic book set to begin in March.The ongoing series follows a one-shot that was released by DC Comics last month.Editor Tom Palmer...

Bandai America and Bandai Entertainment Features New Toy and Anime Properties at Comic-Con International (Mon 07-14-2003)

Leading Toy & Entertainment Company Showcases Fan Favorites & Previews Exclusive New Properties at Interactive "Bandai Stage and Theater" Exhibit CYPRESS, CA, July 14, 2003 - Renowned among fans for their popular toy and entertainment properties, Banda...

EMILY Comic Getting Adapted to Theaters
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)

The trades are reporting that another comic should be hitting the big screen in the near future, though this one isn't based around an iconic superhero. Instead, it will be based on the Dark Horse comic series Emily the Strange, says the Hollywood Reporte...

Comic Review: LOST BOYS:REIGN OF FROGS #1
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-27-2008)

The first issue of Lost Boys: Reign of Frogs begins a four-part miniseries that bridges the 1987 vampire film, Lost Boys, and its upcoming direct-to-DVD sequel, The Tribe. It follows the adventures of the vampire-slaying Frog brothers, Edgar and Alan...


The 5 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Comic Strips
by Christina H (Fri 02-01-2008)

Sometimes a form of entertainment can become so bad that it transcends badness and becomes something new and wonderful. The world of newspaper comic strips is a gold mine for this, where strips that were built on a shaky premise to begin with run for deca...

Myriad, Studio 407 Adapting HYBRID Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-16-2008)

It didn't take long for them to get the ball rolling. Just over a month ago, Myriad Pictures and newly-formed comic publisher Studio 407 partnered up for future comic-to-film adaptations. Their first example is an upcoming horror-comic called HYBRID,...

Luc Besson Adapting ADELE BLANC Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-29-2008)

Luc Besson, through his prod. company EuropaCorp, has made a deal with publisher Casterman for the big screen rights for Jacques Tardi's comic book series Aventures Extraordinaires d'Adele Blanc-Sec, a Franco-Belgian comic book series ...

Intrepid Options SAINT MARCEL Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-18-2007)

A new horror-thriller comic adaptation is hitting Hollywood soon courtesy of Intrepid Pictures even if the six-issue comic itself won't hit shelves until April 2008. Ryan Rotten is reporting the production company behind upcoming films, Doomsday...


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...

McFarlane is back on Spawn Comics! (Wed 06-11-2008)

Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin return to the pages of ‘Spawn’ with artist and Image founder Whilce Portacio.  Beginning with Issue #185 in October, SPAWN will feature a new creative team, including SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane, Image C...

Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)

Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman...

Comicscape - August 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-04-2004)

OPINION: Wow, talk about varied opinions! After my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2 a couple of weeks back, I got people agreeing with me, people disagreeing with me, people kinda disagreeing with me, and people strongly disagreeing with me. (I even got on...


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 ...

CBLDF Chairman Speaks Out (Wed 10-02-2002)

Recently, Comics2film had a chance to chat with Comic Book Legal Defense fund Chairman Milton Griepp. For those of you not familiar with the Comic Book Legal Defense fund (CBLDf), it's a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the First Amen...

2002: What A Year For Fans!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-01-2003)

And so we come to the close to the year that was 2002, a year which proved to be a high-water mark for comic book movies and TV shows. T his year stands in sharp contrast to 1997, the year that Comics2Film was born. In 1997, it took a brave soul to...

Comicscape March 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-16-2005)

The comic boom of the 1990s has become a thing of legend. The industry went from being at the top of the pop culture game back to a niche thing. I'd say Marvel's declaring bankruptcy in December of 1996 qualifies as the industry's "rock bottom." Thousa...


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...

Mike Oeming Shoots 'Six'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-28-2005)

Comic creator Mike Oeming has taken his first foray into filmmaking with a short movie based on his recent one-shot comic book "Six". Oeming is well known to comic fans as the artist on "Powers", but has more-recently taken on writing chores of his book...

DMP PLATINUM CELEBRATES SPEED RACER'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW YORK COMIC CON! (Sun 04-13-2008)

Gardena, CA, April 11, 2008 - Now in the US for the first time in its complete form, DMP is proud to present Tatsuo Yoshida's masterwork. Painstakingly restored and collected into a hardcover, 2-volume set in celebration of Speed Racer's 40th anniversary,...

GHOST of a Chance
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-26-2001)

If you're thinking of taking in Terry Zwigoff's film GHOST WORLD, you should be aware that it's not about ghosts. And while it's based on a comic book, it also doesn't feature anyone with superpowers. Also missing in action are monsters, guns, secret iden...


BUFFY Books to Blanket Comic Shops
by Eric Moro (Thu 06-14-2001)

Perhaps the most recent focus of Joss Whedon's (and the rest of his Mutant Enemy writing staff's) attention is the recently revamped line of Dark Horse comics. This summer alone will bear witness to four BUFFY-related books two of which will be written b...

CROSSGEN ILLUSTRATED: A Comic Book Bible
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 11-28-2001)

CrossGen Comics has made quite a name for itself in its short life. Emerging during an uncertain period in the comic book industry, the Florida-based publisher basically set out to capture the fickle hearts and minds of comic book readers by sticking to a...

THE GREAT COMIC BOOK HEROES
by Mike Whybark (Sat 08-31-2002)

In the midst of the Silver Age reflorescence of super-hero comics, as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's verve and energy steered Marvel to its great age of glory, media interest in the comics revival took many forms. From the introduction of the beloved campy BAT...

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Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)

To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If...

Bernard Krigstein - An Illustrator with Impact
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 03-04-2002)

"I belong to low culture. This is my thing. Not only do I belong to low culture, I don't think low culture is low culture. It's all culture." So said Bernard Krigstein at a 1978 Boston comic book convention. Although he died in 1990, his words still reson...

Comicscape - July 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-07-2004)

OPINION: I had hoped to do a column this week on Free Comics Day or on SPIDER-MAN 2 - both of which I experienced yesterday (Saturday, July 3) but you had so much to say about last week's column on the Revolving Door of Death that instead I'm turning the...

Comicscape - February 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-01-2006)

My colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, and a couple of readers suggested I write a column about comics that might appeal to women and those repelled by spandex, big guns, big muscles, and big tits. Rather than just targeting women, I've decided to...


MIT steals ideas from a comic book
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 09-05-2002)

How's this for flattery. Comic book scribes Ray and Ben Lai, who created the comic book RADIX, had their ideas and even images swiped by none other than the Massachusetts Institute of Technology when a professor from the university took ideas from their b...

COMIC-CON: Keanu Reeves shows us CONSTANTINE (Part One)
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)

Today Warner Bros. held a special panel at the San Diego Comic Convention to promote their upcoming horror film CONSTANTINE. The film's leading man, Keanu Reeves (John Constantine), as well as co-star Djimon Hounson (Papa Midnite) were in attendance to p...

Comic-Con Pitch: TEEN BOAT
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-20-2004)

We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff. Today, John Green of Cryptic press talks about "Teen Boat"! Q: De...

Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Karma Incorporated'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-23-2005)

The countdown to Comic-Con International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking for the next coolness. Today we chat with David Hopkins writer of "Karma Incorp...


Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Doug Deever, Dumpster Diver'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-08-2005)

It's less than a week until Comic-Con International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking for the next coolness. Today Russ Kazmierczak lets you rummage throu...

Becoming Tomorrow Screens at Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-31-2002)

Superhero movie fans attending Comic-Con International (there should be a few there) will want to stop in and check out the short movie Becoming Tomorrow. The movie will air at 2:30pm on Thrusday. Filmmakers Robert Ashe, Kristin Ashe and Bill Van Cu...

Wall Street Likes Comic Movies
by Jason Lethert (Wed 05-01-2002)

Tuesday, USA Today ran a story on the big Hollywood summer season, and obviously comic properties were the cornerstone of the coverage. Wall Street apparently approves of comic films. 2001 was notorious for being a weak year for the industry, especi...

Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Living in Infamy'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-07-2005)

It's less than a week untol Comic-Con International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking for the next coolness. Today we hear from veteran comics scribe Ben ...


Tarantino Blasts Comic Fans (Thu 10-02-2003)

Adapting comic books for the big screen is the latest rage in Hollywood, but it's one trend that Quentin Tarantino says he won't be following, thanks to comic book geeks. "...**** those comic book geeks, man. You can't please them," Tarantino emphatic...

Comic Books Go Digital for DVD Series (Mon 12-08-2003)

Smack! Blam! Crash! Comic-book fans can now get closer to their favorite illustrated superheroes with Digital Comic Books (DCBs), a new form of DVD entertainment combining comic books and film... more

Winner: '30 Days of Night' Comic-Con Exclusive
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-21-2008)

Updated July 21st Congratulations: tsslug7, gwarlockvance and miriama59 You're today's winners! If you didn't win but still want a copy of the book, check back next week for another giveaway! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the...

Spider-Man 2: Trippin' the Comic Fantastic
by Chris Brown (Tue 06-29-2004)

When I first saw 'Spider-Man' I compared my excitement to that of a 17-year old girl on prom night. I now sit here at this computer, after having seen 'Spider-Man 2,' with the wonder of a 14-year old boy who has just discovered that Dad hides the Pla...


'Heroes' Aplenty at Comic-Con International
by Chris Brown (Wed 08-02-2006)

by thechrisbrown Comic-Con International, held the weekend July 20-23 in San Diego, is the biggest event in pop culture, promising everything from celebrity run-ins to exclusive peeks at movies and TV shows to free swag and more. Just one such sneak...

Superman Cast Members at San Diego Comic Con
by Jim Harvey (Thu 04-14-2005)

Superman cast members Sarah Douglas (Ursa), Jack O'Halloran (Non), Marc McClure (Jimmy Olsen), Jeff East (Young Clark Kent), and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) will be appearing together at the San Diego Comic Con. This is the first time in 27 years that all 5...