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MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR
by Tony Whitt (Tue 04-20-2004)
As many of you know by now, I generally lead off my reviews by giving a plot synopsis of the book in question, but in this case it's hardly necessary to do so. Most of those interested in reading MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #1 are already familiar with the... Comicscape: Conquering the Marvel Universe with Robert Weiner
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-11-2008)
Six years ago, Robert Weiner set out to conquer the Marvel Universe—or at least to read as much of it as he could. Being both a fan of Marvel and a librarian and instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he combined his passions to create... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... 
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: FANTASTIC FOUR 51-60 - Tom Brevoort
by Craig Shutt (Wed 11-08-2000)
Marvel Masterworks Editor Tom Brevoort wasn’t worried that his new volume of Silver Age reprints, containing Fantastic Four #51-#60 and Annual #4, would ship late. And the hardcover’s appearance in late October, two weeks earlier than its solicited Nov. 8... Marvel Studios CEO on "Spider-Man 2," other films (Mon 06-28-2004)
If the '60s were the "Marvel Age" of comics, this is the Marvel Age of movies. We exchanged some word balloons with the man behind it all about "Spider-Man 2" and the spate of coming films based on some of Marvel's most revered characters, Marvel Studios ...'Marvel Extreme: Wolverine' debunked, New animated 'Hulk' info
by Jim Harvey (Sun 06-15-2008)
Eric Rollman, President of Marvel Animation, updates Marvel Animation Age on what Marvel Extreme: Wolverine really is, and provides new information on the upcoming direct-to-video Hulk Versus animated feature. Marvel Heroes Losing Costumes?
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)
The age of spandex-clad super heroes may be slowly coming to an end... or so writer Grant Morrison and Marvel big shot Joe Quesada say about it.While talking to the London Sunday Times, Morrison gave his take on the coming possible evolution of the typica... MARVEL AGE #2
by Tony Whitt (Tue 04-13-2004)
Dr. Otto Octavius is a scientist working on cold fusion, but he's become impatient with the slowness of his work. In his haste to accomplish what no one has done before him, he has an accident which causes his special manipulator arms to become fused to h... Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli... Patience pays off for Marvel films (Mon 07-19-2004)
Screen adaptations first find success in the 1990s - Even though Marvel Comics-related film properties have been around for 60 years, there is no doubt that this very moment represents the Golden Age of Marvel in the media....Civil Words
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-07-2007)
...;s always Marvel Age. Thanks for writing a very thoughtful letter.
Andrew Taylor writes, “Civil War was an interesting concept and had a lot of potential, but it went tragically off the rails early on. The problem was not with the polit... ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #12
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 02-08-2002)
As a Spider-fan from way back, I always have a special fondness for those stories that brought the arachnid adventurer and the Master of the Mystic Arts together. There was something about their joint efforts (no pot jokes, please) that created an extra a... Civil War and the Road Ahead
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-28-2007)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous Comicscape adventure, where we crack wise about comics and I insult movies everyone else likes. Last week’s admittedly merciless review of Ghost Rider garnered very little mail – n... Cuneo Steps Down as Marvel CEO
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-17-2002)
Marvel
Enterprises, Inc. announced Monday that that Allen S. Lipson, Esq., 59, will
become Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective January 1, 2003, upon
the retirement of Peter Cuneo who is the current president & CEO. Mr. Lipson
has se... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
...ren't the Marvel Age digests sitting right there with them? Where are the POWERPUFF GIRLS and TEEN TITANS GO! comics? Why would they not move off those shelves? It's bizarre to me.. the small corner that the comics industry lives in. Another aspect ... Comicscape - February 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-15-2006)
... like the Marvel Age line, but all-ages material like SPIDER-GIRL and RUNAWAYS that live up to that notion. That's it for this week, everybody. If you don't want Marvel to squash SPIDER-GIRL, order issues #96 through #100 and show the House what you wa... Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)
OPINION: First off, my thanks to Justin Campbell, who wrote in to tell me that the silent classic THE GOLEM has indeed been released on DVD. I'll have to get Brian Thomas to review that sometime... On the subject of parallel continuities, or the idea that... Comicscape - April 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)
...l - their MARVEL AGE
Runaways #1
© 2003 Marvel
line, featuring versions of SPIDER-MAN and FANTASTIC FOUR, is being touted as appropriate for younger readers, with digest compilations of SENTINEL and RUNAWAYS for ages 12 and up. I'll have m... Marvel Comics: Joe Quesada
by Russell Lissau (Thu 10-26-2000)
Marvel Comics Editor in Chief Joe Quesada is, without question, the most wanted man in comics. Over the course of a typical hour, close to a dozen people knock on Quesada’s office door or ring him up on the phone, asking him about everything from story id... Comicscape - September 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-22-2004)
...e form of MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #12, which introduces Mysterio (and still at $2.25 tsk!); while RUNAWAYS #18 ($2.99), though not listed as a Marvel Age title, will eventually be collected in a Marvel Age digest, so I thought I'd save some time.Wow
... Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)
... cover to MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN #14.
© Marvel Comics
see that one of the offerings for kids this week, MARVEL AGE: HULK #2, is a completely new script and not a retelling of an old story and even more glad it's only $1.75! Meanwhile, MARVEL AGE:... 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... Comicscape - October 13, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-13-2004)
... it's the MARVEL AGE: SENTINEL - VOL 2: NO HERO digest trade paperback for $7.99. There's also MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #2, featuring the pairing of Spidey and Captain America, for the unheard-of early 90s price of $1.75! Heck, even adults should... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee... Comicscape January 26, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-26-2005)
...line, its Marvel Age line, its MAX line, its Icon line, its Marvel Knights line, and now its Marvel Next line. (I'd mention the Epic line, but certain people get understandably teary when I bring that up.) DC is no better, even if it's a tad more diver... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001 Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-31-2001)
...isn't the Marvel Age of Amazingly Atypical Origins? Not us, bub.
Brian Michael Bendis
© 2001 Rob Allstetter
#1) The Revitalization of Spider-Man - Woohoo! This warms an old Spider-phile's heart, let me tell you. With J. Michael Straczynski ... Marvel Alternate Takes
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 01-19-2002)
They look vaguely like the Marvel heroes we know, but they're not. For one thing, Bruce Banner looks a lot younger then when we saw him last. For another, Iron Man isn't Tony Stark at all, but an attractive young blonde with really big...eyes. And yes, al... Comicscape - August 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-04-2004)
..., as the [MARVEL AGE] SPIDER-MAN exists in its own world, etc., etc. Almost 40 years of history cannot be crammed into a 2 hour movie. The various creators must manipulate some things to fit the medium they are working in. The trick is to remain true t... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
...ing those Marvel Age books they got last week, as I know they must.No kiddie books from Dark Horse this week or, indeed, any week but they are giving us BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #90 and LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #2 (Of 4). Isn't t... Marvel Knights: 10 Years at WW Philly
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 05-10-2008)
Founders Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti Will Discuss The Influential Imprint’s Past And Future At Wizard World Philly May 30-June 1.
It’s been a decade since four Marvel icons became Marvel Knights and changed the landscape of the M... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... 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 - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another COMICSCAPE, and on a week when the books don't ship until Thursday, no less (damn holidays!). Last week, I threw together an admittedly uninspired "Best of 2005" column, but even I'm entitled to suck once in a while. R... 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 - 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 - September 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-08-2004)
...? Oy vey! MARVEL AGE: HULK #1 is out this week - but someone higher up caught a clue and priced it at $1.75! Now if they'd only do the same with their first two Marvel Age titles..."War Games" Act 2
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 cover
© 2001 Marv... Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)
Warner Brothers wants to take its DC adaptation to a darker place. After the phenomenal success of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov wants to get more DC movies in theaters. Over at the Wall Street Journal, Robi... Comicscape - December 15, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-15-2004)
...check out MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #9 ($2.25) to see what's up!A look back at the glory days of the Avengers (which will probably make readers of NEW AVENGERS sigh in exasperation) continues in AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #3 (Of 8, $3.50).Mean... Comicscape - April 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-14-2004)
...vel's new Marvel Age line for readers of all ages, but unfortunately, as of this writing, the digest versions which were to have shipped last Wednesday have been delayed. I did pick up the latest issue of MARVEL AGE, however, the review of which you'll... Comicscape: What Expands Must Contract
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-10-2008)
Marvel discussed its plans for the coming months at the Diamond Comics Distributors' retailer summit in Las Vegas on Monday. Brian Michael Bendis arrived as a surprise guest and detailed some of his upcoming projects, including a third Avengers serie... 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.... ULTIMATE X-MEN
by Russell Lissau (Wed 12-20-2000)
Before you read the first issue of Ultimate X-Men, you’ve got to do one important thing: Forget everything you know about Professor Charles Xavier’s merry band of mutants.Forget the heroes you love. Forget the villains you hate. Forget the costumes. Forge... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-29-2001)
...ndeed the Marvel Age of Comics and a whole new way of telling superhero stories, was born in a flash of rocket exhaust and a burst of radiation. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Fantastic Four introduced a spark of real humanity to superhero sto... Comicscape - April 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-21-2004)
OPINION: A few weeks ago, in an e-mail I referenced in my review of MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #2 last week, "MutatisMutandor" wrote in about the next generation of comic book readers and how to get them hooked. (My words, by the way, not his. Makes us older ... Comicscape - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)
...re is the Marvel Age line for anyone concerned about content. But, if they want to create stories with sex and nudity, do it and quit toeing the line. Go all the way. I don't like tease shots, so I don't look at the Victoria's Secret catalog, and peopl... Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
...WER PACK, MARVEL AGE FF) is thus far unimpressive.Kurt: Al, the postman brought me your copy of POWER PACK accidentally, along with your copy of HIGHLIGHTS and the summer kids' catalog from Sears. What do you want me to do with them?Al: Store 'em with ... Comicscape - July 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)
I love Wednesdays. Every single week, I feel childlike anticipation as I watch the clock at work until lunch. At 12:30, I drive to More Fun Comics on Oak Street like a kid running downstairs on Christmas morning. Then, I see the total at the register and ... Comicscape - October 5, 2005
by Al Brown (Wed 10-05-2005)
You ever see that Bruce Campbell movie Bubba Ho-Tep? It's about how Elvis and JFK are alive and well (okay, sortof well) in a Texas nursing home. And JFK is black. So then they fight a mummy. It's not, actually, as good as its premise - but then I'm fairl... THE AVENGERS: THE KREE-SKRULL WAR
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-01-2000)
The Avengers: The Kree-Skrull War collects in trade paperback a story that for many represents one of those key moments in the Marvel Universe that continuity hinges around. Examples are the creation of the Fantastic Four (the official beginning of curren... Comicscape - January 5, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-05-2005)
...in in the MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR VOL 1 digest trade paperback for $5.99. You could always buy MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #19 for $2.25, too, but when you know it's going to be out in that affordable digest trade paperback format eventually, why bother... Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 07-03-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsuo YoshidaTranslated by:Joyce AurinoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayCelebrate Speed Racer\'s 40th anniversary with this two-volume hardcover collector\'s set. Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set is the complete, unabridged versi... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
...ck up the MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR VOL 2 digest trade paperback, collecting what, four issues or something? - for the low price of $5.99. That's worth ignoring the odd anime-style art for, surely. There's also MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #16, still at $2... ICE AGE Super-Cool Edition
by News Editor (Sat 03-18-2006)
Fox Home Entertainment's Ice Age Super-Cool Edition arrived on DVD this week. From Academy Award®-winning* director Chris Wedge (Robots), the Ice Age Super-Cool Edition two-disc DVD set is mammoth-sized entertainment, featuring an all new "Extreme Co... Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
... début in MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #11 ($2.25). So, why can't he appear in the "adult" series, too? Answer me that, Mark Waid!Everybody's favorite super-dog makes an appearance in ACTION COMICS #823 ($2.50). Change that number to 123 or 223, or it's ... Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
The New Year looms on the horizon yet again, and I find myself lacking inspiration for a column in between the twin drinking binges of Christmas and New Year's Eve. As such, you'll have to make due with my ramblings about the state of the comic industry i... Marvel Comics November Solicitation Marvel Knights
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Marvel Knight line:MARVEL KNIGHTS MAGAZINE #8The conclusion to Kevin Smith's acclaimed run on DAREDEVIL! The Punisher continues his killing spree! The Inhumans face a war they don't want! Plus, more T&A -- and ... Shining Knight
by Russell Lissau (Mon 07-30-2001)
In the ten months that editor Stuart Moore has been with Marvel Comics, the publisher has become the most talked-about company in comicdom. A lot of that has to do with the personality and business acumen of Moore's boss, Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, but ... BLOOD FROM A STONE
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 10-22-2001)
This Halloween, it's dangerous to be a monster in the Marvel Universe. Ulysses Bloodstone, the monster hunter who cut a swath through the denizens of the dark in titles like MARVEL PRESENTS and that magazine, may be long dead, but he's left behind a succe... 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 ... Review: 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'
by Corey Hall (Thu 10-04-2007)
Oh sure, Spidey might swing higher, and Wolverine has those shiny claws, but the Fantastic Four have always been the real heart of the Marvel Universe.
With their constant squabbling, anxieties, and the nifty balance between cosmic battles and real... Comicscape - May 17, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-17-2006)
You guys didn't exactly nail me with letters about INFINITE CRISIS, so I can't run a huge mail column this week. But, after reading some of the commentary about INFINITE CRISIS last week, both on COMICSCAPE and elsewhere, I've reconsidered some of my reac... Winner: 'Iron Man' Toon Tumbler
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-23-2008)
Updated April 23rd
Congratulations to CaptQuirk!
Now you can put that black and tan in the red and gold! You're a winner!
An those of you who didn't win, remember: There are dozens of swell glasses just like this one available at ToonTumblers.com... RUNAWAYS
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 08-18-2006)
With this nineteenth issue of his all-ages RUNAWAYS, Brian K. Vaughan proves that he convincingly writes young adults better than almost anyone in the business. RUNAWAYS couldn't stand farther from POWER PACK or any of the Marvel Age material for its rea... 2007: The Year in Review, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-04-2008)
...ves on in Marvel Age Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (cancelled as of July 2007), and countless licensed incarnations. Outside of Manga fandom, most comic readers are men in their 20s and older, many of them married.&nb... AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #44
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-30-2002)
...isn't the Marvel Age of Nostalgic Cover Correction? Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real... 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... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape. Before I dive into my interview with comic writer Brandon Thomas, I want to acknowledge the passing of Heath Ledger, who passed away in his apartment yesterday morning. Ledger, of co... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics line of hero books: INCREDIBLE HULK #34Cover by Kaare AndrewsWritten by Bruce Jones; art by John Romita, Jr. and Tom PalmerBeginning a new era as legendary horror comics' writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), pen... Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)
Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with... STARTLING STORIES: THE MEGALOMANIACAL SPIDER-MAN #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 04-19-2002)
...isn't the Marvel Age of Happy Endings?So, minor nostalgic reservations aside, I liked this change-of-pace tale, even if Bagge's unrelenting acidity sometimes clashed with my rosier view of the good old days. We need to be shaken out of our complacency ... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
...le Man in MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #3, a retelling of Spidey's first encounter with the Lizard in MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #5, and a telling (no "re") of May's first encounter with a black costume (please, no more Venom!) in SPIDER-GIRL #75.Over at DC,... THE HOUSE THAT MARVEL BUILT
by Scott Collura (Mon 10-08-2001)
Now that Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada has helped to restore the luster to the Marvel reputation, fans are eagerly awaiting all of the spectacular new adventures set to debut in the months to come. CINESCAPE has the scoop on all the hot new projects about t... From Comics2Film to Comics: YOUNG ANCIENT ONE's Rob Worley -- Part One
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-23-2003)
Call it karma, call it fate, but the universe seems to be showing some kind of symmetry when the creator of the Comics2Film website gets the chance to write for Marvel Comics. That creator, Rob Worley, is the brains (and writer) behind YOUNG ANCIENT ONE, ... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
...l gave us MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #1 in an obvious move to promote the latest movie (which hardly needs the promotion, really). But these smaller presses went out of their way to show off their stuff, and it's them (or at least the ones I have copies fr... How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)
October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... Marvel Enterprises creates Marvel International (Thu 11-13-2003)
Marvel Enterprises today announced the formation of Marvel International, a new entity whose purpose will be to develop the company's overall presence and profile in key international markets. The company has named Bruno Maglione, a senior entertainment b...Interview with Animated "X-Men" Frank Paur
by Jim Harvey (Tue 06-13-2006)
The Marvel Animation Age recently caught up with Frank to discuss his work on the hit Kids WB! show X-Men: Evolution. 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... Semper talks Animated Spider-Man
by Jim Harvey (Mon 04-23-2007)
John Semper served as the series producer/story editor for Spider-Man: The Animated Series. He was given the daunting task of adapting Spider-Man's long comic book history onto the small screen and now speaks to The Marvel Animation Age about his work on ... Comicscape - October 8, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-08-2003)
OPINIONI've just reread AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 for what is probably the 40th or 50th time, and whatever else we may say about it, there's one incontestable fact: it's lost very little of its original power. I thought that, after having read it so many tim... MARVEL Updates Slate of Projects
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
After a stellar 3rd quarter performance ( reported here), Marvel Studios updated their list of upcoming projects along with films already in the can. Here's the list for the different mediums.
Feature Film Projects Being Developed by Marvel – ... WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN episode guide
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)
Marvel Animation Age has the complete episode title list for 'Wolverine And The X-Men' in this exclusive.Click through to find the correct episode titles for show, listed below in proper order. The episode list covers the current 26 episodes being produce... Updated Cast List For 'Wolverine And The X-Men' Animated Series
by Jim Harvey (Tue 09-09-2008)
An updated cast list for Wolverine And The X-Men has been provided to Marvel Animation Age. Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)
...h fare as MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #4, featuring a retelling of that story where Flash Thompson dresses up as Spidey, gets kidnapped by Doom, and...oh, you remember... There's also RUNAWAYS #15, which I include here because Marvel feels it appropriate fo... Marvel Signs Deal with Artisan for 15 Franchises (Wed 05-17-2000)
If anything, Marvel has been showing a momentum that both the company and the comics industry hasn’t seen for a while with software deals, the Ultimate Marvel line of comics, internet deals, and now, as reported in Variety, a joint venture agreement with ...Animated Cyclops Speaks: Kirby Morrow Interview
by Jim Harvey (Fri 10-14-2005)
Marvel Animation Age recently talked to voice actor Kirby Morrow about his work on "X-Men: Evolution" and his other current and past work. EA, Marvel partner on superheroes
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-06-2004)
When superheroes from two different companies come together to do battle it becomes a notable event in the world of comic books. In the past we've seen team-ups between Marvel and DC, Image and Valiant, and Dark Horse Comics has even shown us what would h... Marvel and Lions Gate headed straight-to-video
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-25-2004)
Today Marvel Enterprises (the parent company of Marvel Comics) and Lions Gate Films announced a new partnership between the two media giants that will see the development and release of eight animated films based on Marvel's comic book superheroes. All ei... Synch-Point Acquires Aquarian Age the Movie (Thu 02-05-2004)
Los Angeles, CA (February 5, 2004)—Synch-Point, the company that released the hit series FLCL, has announced today that they have acquired Aquarian Age the Movie. Aquarian Age the Movie is set for release in 2004. An original story by Broccoli Co., Ltd,...Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Fri 06-21-2002)
After striking a reasonably successful mark in the gaming world, Age of Wonders had captivated many turn-based strategy fans. In spite of its success, the gameplay was somewhat restricted and there were a few minor setbacks. Triumph Studios was determined... Marvel CC: Hulk TV, Daredevil Trailer 2, Punisher, More!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-09-2002)
Marvel released
it's Q2 financial statements today, and also held a conference call for
investors. Comics2Film listened in on the conference call and extracted a
few interesting tidbits.
Marvel Studios
CEO Avi Arad participated in the call and talk... The Stan of Steel: Marvel Man Stan Lee on his Current Projects
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-26-2000)
Stan Lee is justifiably credited with revolutionizing the comic book industry in the 1960s. He is the man who recognized that the genre could be so much more than dopey fantasies with no relationship to the real world. His characters (among them Spider-Ma... DAREDEVIL: YELLOW - Tim Sale
by Russell Lissau (Mon 11-27-2000)
Now that the Batman: Dark Victory maxi-series has come to an end, artist Tim Sale is ready to fully focus on his next comics project, which will star everyone’s favorite blind superhero, Daredevil. The six-issue tale, simply titled Daredevil: Yellow, will... At One With The Force, Marvel Style - Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-29-2002)
Last time, we left off just as Luke learned the truth about his girlfriend, Rebel pilot and secret Imperial agent Shira Brie. And then, it was time for Darth Vader to return to prominence in the saga. It's Anakin's time to shine as we conclude our look at... Stuart Moore to leave Marvel
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 06-14-2002)
Stuart Moore, editor of the Marvel Knights line, will be leaving his Marvel Comics staff position in July to concentrate on a writing career. "When Stuart first came to Marvel Knights I was certain of two things," Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada says.... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... What's next for Marvel Next
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-23-2004)
2005 will be a year that will bring the addition of eight new ongoing titles to the Marvel Universe as a part of the company's "Marvel Next" launch. Announced today by the comic book publisher, the Marvel Next event is organized to introduce readers to ne... Comicscape - July 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-07-2004)
...r Age, in MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #4; the MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR VOL 1 digest trade paperback collects this issue as well as the first three for $5.99; in MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #7, Spidey fights a mechanical brain gone berserk (remember that on... Comicscape - October 6, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-06-2004)
... then) in MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #7, while MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #13 presents Spidey's first encounter with some minor villain or other...Green Gob-stopper or something like that. Each goes for $2.25, which is still a darn sight cheaper than you c... Comicscape - August 31, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-31-2005)
Greetings, gentle readers. I write this week's COMICSCAPE from a craptacular motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Hurricane Katrina decided to pay New Orleans a visit. I know that all of you waited with baited breath to learn what happened to me, but fear not my... Berkowtiz discusses animating Spider-Man
by Jim Harvey (Wed 04-25-2007)
The Marvel Animation Age continues it's string of Spider-Man interviews, this time with veteran scribe Stan Berkowitz who served as one of the writers on Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Berkowitz had a hand in several of the series' finest episodes, incl... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape! Two important things happened in comics this week: the new Captain America premiered and Y The Last Man concluded after a very well-regarded run. Each deserves their own Comicsca... Comicscape - March 3, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-03-2004)
... issue of MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN, and it's Daniel Quantz's modern retelling of Lee and Ditko's original story. Hope it's better than that shot-for-shot remake of PSYCHO from a few years back... There's also SPIDER-GIRL #71, the latest issue in a series... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
...n buy the MARVEL AGE - RUNAWAYS VOL 1: PRIDE AND JOY DIGEST for $7.99; the MARVEL AGE - SENTINEL VOL 1: SALVAGE DIGEST for $7.99; and the MARVEL AGE - SPIDER-GIRL VOL 1 DIGEST for $7.99. All the fun of a collected edition but without the big expense. H... Boyd Kirkland Talks 'X-Men: Evolution' (Sat 02-11-2006)
Boyd Kirkland, perhaps best known to some animation fans for his directing work on Batman: The Animated Series and producing the direct to video feature Batman and Mr. Freeze: Subzero. To others, he is known for his outstanding work as Producer/Writer/Dir...Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
...ceptance. MARVEL AGE, the DC/CARTOON NETWORK tie-ins, and even the maintenance of the ARCHIE line give everyone in the family something to read. Again, it exposes people at a younger age to comics, and the younger you get them in, the better chance the... 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'... Animated "Spider-Man CGI" Writer Talks About The Web-Slinger
by Jim Harvey (Wed 04-06-2005)
Greg Johnson, is a veteran of Marvel Animation, chats with Marvel Animation Age about his work on "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series," the spin-off animated series of the hit live-action movie franchise. Marvel Encyclopedia, Yarbro, Elliott, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-17-2006)
Literary works from a handful of star-studded authors grace the shelves today along with a bitchin' new comprehensive Marvel guide in this week's buzz of science fiction, fantasy, and horror bookstuffs. Tor Books dominates this week's releases with a bit ... MARVEL Studio Head Talks Future Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)
There is no question Marvel studios is on top of their game in recent years. Their franchises continue to impress audiences in transferring from comic book form to the big screen. Sure, there are the occasional misses with both critics and audiences but f... Three titles sell out at Marvel
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
Marvel has announced via press release that three titles, New Avengers #28, Ms. Marvel #13 and Thunderbolts #112, have sold out their initial printing.Press Release:Civil War is over and Tony Stark and Marvel are finding that the Initiative is proving to ... Comicscape: What is Owed? Continuity for New and Old Readers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-21-2008)
With the release of the first issue of DC’s Final Crisis only a week away and Marvel’s Secret Invasion already in full-swing, the two major publishers continue to face the challenge posed by new readers. In both crossovers, the stories ar... BLINK
by James Busbee (Wed 12-27-2000)
She’s the greatest X-Man who never existed. Clarice Ferguson, a.k.a. Blink, lived for but a few issues in regular continuity before getting wiped out during the `Phalanx Covenant` crossover a few years back. But then the `Age of Apocalypse` crossover hit,... WWPhilly: A Look at The Marvel panel
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)
Marvel by far ruled Wizard World Philly with its Secret Invasion. The Secret Invasion panel early in the day had a huge crowd. Even more people turned out for Joe Quesada and his Marvel crew. They dropped three big titles on us at the Cup ‘o Joe pan... Comicscape - January 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-28-2004)
OPINION: Yes, you read it correctly: Tony's Ten Best Comics of 2003. Hate me if you must, but after forcing all of you to come up with a Top Five Best and Worst Comics, I realized that it's an almost impossible task. I also got several e-mails asking "Wha... ICE AGE Super Cool Edition
by News Editor (Tue 02-14-2006)
Fox Home Entertainment has announced details for the upcoming release of their ICE AGE Super-Cool Edition on DVD March 14th. From Academy Award®-winning* director Chris Wedge (ROBOTS), the ICE AGE Super-Cool Edition two-disc DVD set will feature an all ne... More Sellouts: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-31-2007)
According to a press release, two more titles have sold out their initial printings: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath.Civil War: Battle Damage Report is a closing look at Civil War through classified S.H.I.E.... What's Next for Marvel After 'Iron Man'... (Fri 05-02-2008)
From Reuters/Hollywood Reporter NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - With "Iron Man" set to explode this weekend, the next question for producer Marvel Entertainment is: What now? One big variable is who does the distribution. When its financing de...MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SERIES BASED ON X-MEN, WOLVERINE (Sun 12-09-2007)
NEW YORK, NY - December 9, 2007 - Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today plans to publish two new manga series based on Marvel Entertainment's highly popular X-Men serie...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... Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... Comicscape - July 2, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-02-2003)
OPINIONI know I promised a column on the best and worst movie adaptations, but I'm going to delay it for a week for two reasons: 1) I've not seen THE HULK yet, and I want to include it; and 2) I have something to get off my chest - namely, my thoughts on ... Cycle of Gimmicks
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-12-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another adventure into the astounding unknown with Comicscape! I, your host, will take you aboard this craft of my own design – one powered by fan-boy indignation! So, quickly – climb in, strap in, ... 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 - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE CREATIVE TEAM FOR NEW WOLVERINE MANGA (Mon 04-21-2008)
NEW YORK, NY - April 19, 2008 - Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today the creative team for a manga based on the popular X-Men character, Wolverine. The series will be ...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 (... Comicscape - December 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-03-2003)
OPINION: Don't let the title to this column fool you: I'm well aware that the difference between Marvel and DC is actually huge, to the point that, even now, there are still people who are avid fans of one company and who refuse to buy any books published... HULK Trailer in March? Marvel Release Lineup
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
Marvel Studios has unveiled their latest release slate for 2008-2009 movies, DVDs, and TV. Before putting up the list though, Superhero Hype is reporting that the first trailer for The Incredible Hulk will hit theaters sometime in March. They can't say wh... Marvel's THE ULTIMATES
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 10-19-2001)
THE ULTIMATES, the fourth title in Marvel Comics' Ultimate line, launches in January. The series is written by Mark Millar and penciled by Bryan Hitch, putting a new spin on the Avengers."In a broad sense, this book is about the greatest heroes of our tim... CAPTAIN MARVEL: THE POWER OF HOPE
by Craig Shutt (Wed 08-09-2000)
Following on the heels of two past annual tributes, Alex Ross and Paul Dini are teaming up again this November to present fans with a blockbuster Treasury-sized comic book. This year, the two will focus on DC`s Captain Marvel as he meets children in a hos... Marvel Announces Sub-Mariner, Prime Deals With Uni
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-03-2002)
Yesterday
afternoon Marvel Studios announced finalized agreements on two motion picture
deals with Universal Pictures. The deals were for Sub-Mariner and Prime.
These deals come as post-production continues on the first project being jointly
develop... Toy Maniac: Marvel Legends Action Figures Q&A
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-10-2008)
We all want to know what is going on behind closed doors. Who decides what character gets chosen and what character falls to the wayside? Hasbro has opened their doors to Mania with their Marvel Q&A about their figures for the past, present and future... Aquarian Age: The Movie (Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-16-2005)
What They SayFrom MADHOUSE, the studio that brought you Metropolis, Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D, and X, with character designs by Haruhiko Mikimoto (Macross, Gundam), comes a tale of power and war where the fate of the world hangs on the brink.
Mayumi,... POWERS, KABUKI move to Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-09-2004)
Marvel Comics has announced today plans for a new creator owned imprint line called Icon, to publish comics with characters outside the Marvel Universe. Launching this July the first two books published by Icon will be Brian Michael Bendis' POWERS and Dav... ICE AGE Star Ray Romano Talks Arctic Animism
by Pamela Harland (Thu 03-14-2002)
The last thing Ray Romano wants to hear is that he resembles his cartoon alter ego Manfred in the new animated feature film ICE AGE, co-starring the voices of Dennis Leary and John Leguizamo."They did have a camera on me [during vocal sessions] and then t... MARVEL inks deal with THQ for videogame rights
by James Stevenson (Tue 04-09-2002)
THQ announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Marvel to produce videogames based on Marvel franchises.The deal grants THQ the rights to ALL classic, TV and film versions of the various Marvel franchises for a five year period, and allows ... New Head for Marvel
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-18-2002)
Marvel Enterprises joins the national CEO shuffle with Monday, September 16th's announcement that Allen Lipson will replace retiring head Peter Cuneo as president and CEO. Lipson has been with Marvel since becoming exec veep for biz and legal affairs in N... Marvel announces new Epic imprint line
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-26-2003)
Dusting off one of the company's old brand names, Marvel Comics announced today that they will be launching a new imprint of creator and company-owned comic books to be published under the Epic Comics banner. Furthermore, in an effort to lower production... CITY OF HEROES faces the wrath of Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-12-2004)
NCSoft's hit video game CITY OF HEROES, which lets gamers create their own superhero and interact with other costumed crusaders online, has been slapped with a lawsuit by Marvel Enterprises, the parent company that owns Marvel Comics. The comic book publi... Lis, Smith Advance Up The Ranks Of Marvel Editorial
by ERIC J. MOREELS (Fri 10-12-2001)
In addition to recruiting top creators from outside their ranks, Marvel proved today that they also value homegrown talent. Andrew Lis, formerly an Assistant Editor in the X-MEN family, has been promoted to Editor. Joining him in upward movement is Brian ... Marvel has a new contract with Joe Quesada
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-01-2003)
Marvel Comics has announced that it has extended the contract for Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, keeping him at the steering wheel of the company's line of comic book characters. Quesada has been EiC of Marvel for the past three years and been involved in a... Marvel to film next four in California
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)
From a press releaseLos Angeles, CA (October 6, 2008) – As Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., powers up to begin production on its next highly anticipated slate of films, the studio has made an agreement with Raleigh Studios... DVD Shopping Bag: Marvel vs. DC
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)
This week there are two, count them, two DC Comic live action TV properties being released on DVD. There is not one Marvel release this week. The two comic book powerhouses have been battling each other for decades. The battle has spilled over from the co... Comicscape - September 10, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 09-10-2003)
OPINIONBefore we launch into this week's discussion, I must apologize to the reader who brought up the Nick Fury question in the first place - seems I called him "Brian" when his name is actually "Chris." That being said, I must remind everyone that if yo... Comicscape - August 20, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-20-2003)
OPINIONHonestly, I'm starting to think I should just head this column with "Mea Culpa" in big bold letters every week, the amount of apologizing I end up doing. It seems that not only did I completely get the JLA's current minority line-up wrong (John Ste... Lee Puts in 'Claim' for Spider-Royalties
by Jason Lethert (Fri 11-08-2002)
Comic to film adaptations are
at an all time high in quality and popularity, and one of the most famous
comic book creators has decided it is time to reopen the issue of creator's
rights. None other than Stan "The Man" Lee, co-creator of a... Avi Arad Steps Down as Head of Marvel Film Studio
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-01-2006)
Avi Arad has resigned as chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of parent company Marvel Entertainment. Upon stepping down, Arad created his own company, Avi Arad Prods., which will be charged with producing HULK and IRON MAN.Essen... Comicscape - September 24, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 09-24-2003)
OPINIONMy thanks again to everyone who wrote in regarding the "Nick Fury Question." Your responses were many and varied as you yourselves are, and I'm still getting letters about it. I guess that, despite how far we've come in this country, race as an iss... Comicscape - March 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-17-2004)
OPINION: I've only recently become familiar with John Constantine, the lead character in Vertigo's longest-running series to date, HELLBLAZER. Even so, I was appalled to hear the changes that were being made to the character to bring him to the screen - a... Winner of the Marvel New Talent Search: Dean Nuckols!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 08-15-2001)
Remember this name: Dean Nuckols. It may soon join the hallowed ranks of artists like John Romita, Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, John Byrne, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld (just kidding), and many, many more as the latest in a long line of comic book illustrators ... Comicscape: Five Problems with American Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-28-2008)
The mainstream American comic industry never fails to alternately enthrall and enrage fans. Big-selling independents like Image, IDW, and Dark Horse offer fresh alternatives, but Marvel and DC still rule the roost. Both companies carry a stable ... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-14-2007)
Leave it to the comics industry to drop about three things at once in around one week, all worthy of discussion in this week’s Comicscape. DC’s Countdown reached its half-way point last week, World War Hulk wrapped today, and Marvel very ... MARVEL KNIGHTS #14
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-27-2001)
Wow, let's see how many icons of the 1970s Marvel Universe we can cram into a single issue! MARVEL KNIGHTS is a celebration of one of Marvel's most glorious periods, perhaps the second big era deserving of mention following the universe-building early '60... Comicscape - November 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-10-2004)
...he
MARVEL AGE HULK #3.
© Marvel Comics
Big Green Man encounters Little Green Men in (where else?) Roswell in MARVEL AGE: HULK #3 ($1.75). Odd, don't remember this one...anyone else?On the DC side, the older kids can choose THE BATMAN STRIK... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of cutthroat Comicscape action! Late as usual, I realize the furious spell of controversy over the statue of Mary Jane Watson-Parker leaning over a laundry hamper wound down last month, but the storm ov... Comicscape - May 31, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-31-2006)
My Thoughts on X-Men: The Last Stand After a year of fan anticipation rife with both trepidation and outright, venom, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND opened in theaters last Friday to the second-highest single day box office gross ever, following REVENGE OF THE SIT... Comiscape - February 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-22-2006)
Ever since Max Fleischer's theatrical Superman cartoons amazed children in 1941, comic books have remained almost synonymous with animation. The connection should seem obvious enough -- still drawings invigorated with motion and sound. Animation almost se... Comicscape - May 5, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-05-2004)
...can enjoy MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #2 and MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #3 - but only if they haven't read the original stories. (¿Cómo se dice "'Nuff Said" en espagñol?)Apparently, Kyle Baker's PLASTIC MAN series is appropriate for the little ones, too, as... Comicscape - January 25, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-25-2006)
Last week's admittedly meandering column about sex and women in popular comics didn't garner much mail, but it lit the comment section on fire. I thought that a column about everybody's favorite subject (or at least mine and Al's) would at least get me a ... Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
After a successful run with indie publisher Shooting Star Press, Tom Waltz and Casey Malone's CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE has found a new home in trade paperback form at IDW. The black and white miniseries tells the chilling story of a black ops squad of only ... Halfway Through 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-15-2006)
Happy Wednesday, and welcome to another Comicscape. This week, we dive into DC’s weekly event 52, which just crossed the halfway mark two weeks ago. I would’ve covered it then, but the late-shipping Seven Soldiers #1 delayed th... Thank You for Not Smoking
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-01-2006)
Welcome to the all-new, all-different relaunched Mania Entertainment website. I hope everyone likes the new design. After you read this week’s column, take a second to look around and check out a few of the new features. I migh... Marv Wolfman: From ROBIN to NIGHTWING: Chronicling the Adventures of Dick Grayson
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Thu 10-19-2006)
One of the first comic book series I can remember feeling addicted to was Marv Wolfman and George Perez's New Teen Titans. There was just something about these characters: Wonder Girl, Starfire, Raven, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling and Robin that struck ... Comicscape - February 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-18-2004)
OPINION: I hope everyone has survived that drear and miserable holiday known as Valentine's Day - and that, if you're in my city celebrating Mardi Gras, you're surviving as best you can. You should pop me an e-mail if you'd like to meet for a drink, too, ... Super Summertime, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-22-2002)
In this tumultuous day and age, how can you be sure you won't miss all the important four-color extravaganzas you need to make your summer complete? Never fear, we've compiled this list of ten summer comic events that will have you climbing the walls like... Wizard World 2000: Dark Horse Signs Tony Daniel
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sun 08-06-2000)
Dark Horse Comics announced that former Image artist Tony Daniel (The Tenth, Adrenalynn and F5) will be launching a new series named Silke with the company in January 2001. The title will launch as a four-issue mini-series, although it may expand to more ...