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Toy Maniac: Marvel Legends Action Figures Q&A
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-10-2008)
...e line of Marvel Legends figures?
Marvel/ Hasbro: This is one of the best parts of the job. First we sit down as a team and discuss what's going on in the Marvel U. at the time and throw some of our favorites into the mix. Then we'll go ... NYCC: Marvel Legends Action Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 04-23-2008)
The Marvel Legends series has always had some highs and lows for me. The highs are the Series 1 Incredible Hulk and Series 2 Thing. The lows are obviously the concept that you have to buy lame heroes or villains in the line to build Galactus, On... Legends Live On or Die Trying
by John Denning (Thu 07-27-2006)
...he modern Marvel Legends, Toy Biz took license with Marvel heroes and explored a number of concept lines that have since become the realm of DC Direct and McFarlane. Producing lines around now-embarrassingly pointless uber-events like Secret Wars and t... 
Marvel Select Moon Knight
by John Denning (Sat 07-22-2006)
...es in the Marvel Legends line while making up for it in added detail, complete with two crescent "moonarang" throwing weapons. The paint job casts an appropriate gritty pall over the off-white costume, and the stretched fabric molding makes Moon Knight... MARVEL LEGENDS
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 04-29-2002)
...ure line: MARVEL LEGENDS. With the first MARVEL LEGENDS line set to ship any day now, fans can soon start collecting their favorite Marvel characters in one highly detailed and articulated line. Set in the now-standard 6-inch scale, Toy Biz figured it ... Marvel Comics vs Science: The 5 Most Absurd Superhero Origins
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-18-2008)
If there's one thing Stan Lee knew, it was how to create cool, interesting characters that would last for decades and become classic superheroes. And that's a relief, since it's arguable this is in fact the only thing Stan Lee knew, judging by the nonsens... MARVEL LEGENDS Toys Details
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 09-10-2001)
Following its line of SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS, Toy Biz will launch a new line of action figures, MARVEL LEGENDS, this winter.Like the SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS, each figure in the MARVEL LEGENDS line will be six inches, highly articulated and accompanied by a displ... MARVEL LEGENDS: CAPTAIN AMERICA & IRON MAN
by Andrew Kardon (Sat 06-08-2002)
...s all-new MARVEL LEGENDS line, these two heroes may have finally met their match. Based off the insanely articulated design of Toy Biz’s SUPER-POSEABLE SPIDER-MAN action figure from the SPIDER-MAN MOVIE line, the Biz’s newest toy line hopes to give Mar... 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 Ultimate Alliance"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 11-27-2006)
The X-Men Legends series has been around for quite some time. Of course it was built involving the characters of X-Men, whom occupy the Marvel universe. With two games all ready completed, featuring the main villains Magneto and Apocalypse, it was dif... X-MEN LEGENDS sequel announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-21-2004)
After proving to be a critical and commercial hit with consumers, Activision has announced plans to create a sequel to their best-selling X-MEN LEGENDS video game. Raven Software, the developer of the first game, will return to create the follow-up (which... 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... X-MEN LEGENDS arrives on store shelves
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-22-2004)
Activision's action role-playing game X-MEN LEGENDS has finally hit store shelves. Featuring 15 playable members of Marvel's popular mutant superhero team, the game allows players to do battle with many of the X-Men's foes as well as fight and explore ins... 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 ... Winner: 'How to Draw Comics The Marvel Way'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 04-01-2008)
Updated April 1
Congratulations ivonia19
Your son gets the DVD! We expect to see some drawings out of him!
NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a ... At One With The Force, Marvel Style - Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-27-2002)
Long before Dark Horse made STAR WARS into a comic book cottage industry, Marvel Comics tackled the challenge of expanding on George Lucas' galaxy far, far away with a monthly comic that occasionally delved into bizarre territory (a pastel-hued talking ra... 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 - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
...dom ring! MARVEL LEGENDS CAPTAIN AMERICA
© 2002 Toy Biz
whenever he's discussed by anyone, the fact that he has come to symbolize "truth, justice, and the American Way" comes up. No other character in the Marvel pantheon come closer to fulfilling... 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... Top Five Comic Figures
by Matt Mckee (Mon 04-16-2007)
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Toy Biz: Marvel Legends series 14 (Mojo): First Appearance Iron Man
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4: Toy Biz: Marvel Legends series 14 (Mojo): First Appearance Iron Man I think this figure is one of the best “first appearance” figures out there.... 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... 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... 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... Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... 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 ... URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT - Director John Ottman Video
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 09-21-2000)
The slasher film sub-genre received a shot in the arm with the blockbuster success of Scream a few years ago. Since then, numerous sequels, follow-ups, and imitators have emerged; only the first sequel really matched the box office of the original, but by... 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 ... Toy Fair Revisited - Toy Biz
by Scott Collura (Sat 03-02-2002)
... with the Marvel Legends and Marvel Studios lines leading the pack. The Legends offer 6-inch versions of key characters like Hulk and Iron Man in their original, classic form, while the Studios line features detailed 12-inch collectibles such as Blade,... 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... 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... "Iron Spiderman"
by Carlos Mejia (Thu 02-22-2007)
...ion (the Marvel Legends standard) comes with three spider-arms attached to his back, has an incredible paint job (shop around for the right one because some figures don’t look too great) and is all around a great figure. It’s pretty muc... We All Deserve Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-01-2007)
...o’s Marvel Legends line has over 20 points of articulation, which equals dramatic and dynamic poses. Most of the figures in the Justice series barely cross ten points in articulation. There is nothing fancy in the posing features of the figur... Comicscape - April 26, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-26-2006)
Greetings, my seething minions, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE brilliance. This will likely sound boring at first, but I promise it gets better: last week, The Wall Street Journal published a disturbing little story about product placement dea... Vital Vinyl
by John Denning (Sat 09-16-2006)
...-marketed Marvel Legends which are specifically geared towards a dual appeal to children and adults. This, combined with the perceived value of anything "art" and the rarity of each figure's low production, sets urban vinyl in the same price range as s... The Odd One Out
by Mathew McKee (Mon 04-09-2007)
...e is the Marvel Legends Captain Mar-Vel variant. This was so disappointing to me. The Lex Luthor figure was so bad that it brought down the quality of the set as a whole, even though all of the other figures were absolutely amazing.
Af... My Grandson Was A Robot!
by John Denning (Sat 09-09-2006)
...hing from Marvel Legends in 2007 to Dungeons and Dragons sourcebooks, but it seems unlikely that the two divisions will influence one another. On the other hand, within a decade, a company can still establish itself as a source for quality figures and ... Real American Heroes
by ANDREW KARDON (Tue 07-02-2002)
...st recent Marvel Legends version. From the painting to the sculpting and the articulation to the shield, this figure is just perfect. Slap him on a freshly baked apple pie and you're set for the fireworks.
Don't even think it, buster.
© 20... Toy Biz - Page 16 (Sat 03-02-2002)
The Iron Man Marvel Legends figure in its packagingAnd here we have the Spider-Man & Friends Action Heroes line.Click here to check out page 17 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.The Blob Series images!
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-22-2007)
MarvelousNews.com has updated their database with pictures of all eight regular figures, plus the Blob build a figure.You can click here to check out the images. The figures are all part of the Marvel Legends Wave 2 series. 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... Out of the Box #1
by John Denning (Thu 07-20-2006)
...and well. Marvel Legends, once thought to have completed its run at ToyBiz has been given new life at Hasbro. DC Direct continues to produce series from all their most popular stories, from Crisis on Infinite Earths to the Elseworlds miniseires. McFarl... "McFarlane Dragons Series 5: Eternal Dragon"
by Mathew McKee (Thu 03-15-2007)
...line like Marvel Legends where all the figures are extremely poseable, but Marvel Legends doesn’t have the level of detail that McFarlane Dragons do. The designers of a toy have basically two options: focus on the detail, or focus on the mo... Hot Stuff
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-18-2002)
..., HE-MAN, MARVEL LEGENDS, MARVEL STUDIO and DC HEROCLIX to name just a scat fewit's gonna be one hot summer time. Now, pass the lemonade, wouldja? TOY TIDBITS
BLINKY. Hey, wasn't he one of the Pac-Man ghosts?
© 2002 Dark Horse Comics
Get ou... Civil Words
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-07-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another mail-filled Comicscape maelstrom. Last week’s column on Marvel’s Civil War garnered some thoughtful letters – more than the paltry couple I seem to receive lately. For whatever r... 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... Delayed Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-06-2006)
Greetings, fanatics and casual readers alike, and welcome to another COMICSCAPE. Welcome also to one of those damnable holiday weeks when the new comics don't arrive until Thursday. Curse you, Labor Day, and your federally endorsed celebration of the wo... Patriot Games
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-04-2002)
...re in its Marvel Legends line, they're free to move on and give us even more great Marvel patriots. For starters, we need a real BUCKY action figure (and not that average Bucky repaint they did years ago as an exclusive). Make him to scale and give the... Middlemen On Both Sides: A Retailer Perspective
by John Denning (Sat 10-14-2006)
...series of Marvel Legends you order is going to sell at least a certain number of cases. Everyone has to make a living. In retail, the difference between making a living and liking what you do, however, rests almost solely in the hands of the customer. ... Toy Biz - Page 15 (Sat 03-02-2002)
Marvel Legends recreates classic Marvel characters in their original form. Here's Assortment I, due in April: Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and Toad.Some others you can expect to see when Assortment II ships in August.Click here to check out page 16 of ...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...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... Comicscape - February 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-15-2006)
No man leads a truly normal life. However we might group and classify others by peculiarity, subculture, or social strata, no group of lives can unite in consensus to define normality in the fullest sense of the word. They can only attain degrees and func... 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... 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 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 – ... 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... 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... 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 ...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.... 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... 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... 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 - 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... 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 ... 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 ... 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...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... Getting Hellshocked with Jae Lee
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-20-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and have a spectacular holiday-of-some-other-obscure-nation-or-alternative-religion. If I don’t say that part, someone will remind me about Yule or something. Anyway, i... 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... 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.... 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...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... 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... 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 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 ...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... Comicscape - September 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-08-2004)
OPINION: REMINDER: DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, COMICS ARRIVE IN STORES ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9A woman is raped, after which her husband's co-workers brainwash him. Another woman, after being raped, is cut into hundreds of cubed 3D jigsaw puzzle pieces... Vin Diesel ready to play a Marvel villain? (Sun 08-31-2008)
In a recent interview with MTV Splash Page, Vin Diesel (out promoting 'Babylon A.D.') said he has little interest in playing a Marvel super hero on the big screen. However, playing a villain is a different story. "I've been holding out [on doing a c...JUSTICE LEAGUE:NEW FRONTIER
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)
When Warner Brothers canceled “Justice League Unlimited” I wondered how long it would take for the League to return. It certainly didn’t take too long. Based on Darwyn Cooke's award-winning graphic novel, ‘Justice League ... 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 ... 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... 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... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... 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... 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 - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en... Comicscape - June 8, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-08-2005)
Happy Wednesday to all of you for comic readers, every Wednesday is a holiday. That is, of course, unless you're married then every Wednesday is an exercise in shame and deceit and brings you one step closer to an episode of DIVORCE COURT or whatever it... 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... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another skull-burning installment of Comicscape. Last week, I asked for readers to submit their Marvel jokes for the chance to replace Al Brown, the column’s joke writer and a future federal inmate. ... 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... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... Comicscape - 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... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... 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 - March 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-15-2006)
Greetings, fellow crack addicts. Yes, I just said you were all addicted to crack-cocaine. Metaphorically speaking, we all are. I assure you, the guy behind the counter at your comic shop is a half-step above the schmuck pushing dope at the public high sch... 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... 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... More Marvel movies to be made
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-29-2003)
Variety ran a story today that's great news for any investors of Marvel (the stock is $21 bucks and climbing.) According to Marvel Studios' Avi Arad the company is aggresively pursuing producing its own movies based on some of the thousands of comic book ... WWPhilly: Marvel Secret Invasion Panel
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)
The room was crowded. As Joe Quesada approached the podeum we were all instructed to put on our Skrull masks. If you have been out of the loop, haven’t been to a Comic Con this year yet or (heaven forbid) don’t read Marvel Comics, those pesky ... MARVEL ZOMBIES #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-09-2005)
MARVEL ZOMBIES occurs in an alternate universe opened in the pages of ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR a few issues ago. Marvel teased that story as a crossover between the Ultimate Universe and the regular, 616 timeline, but 'twas not to be (to great relief). I... Toys R Us, Part 1: Greatest of the Spaceknights
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-01-2002)
Anyone who's looked at the lists of upcoming "must read" titles lately has probably experienced a curious sense of déja vu, especially if they're over the age of twenty-five. First Devil's Due came out with an incredibly complex update of the 1980s incarn... Marvel World Premiere Serials
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 02-18-2002)
Every Marvel Comics title published in May 2002 will feature a five-page Marvel World Premiere Serial.The following titles will include all-new chapters of the Spider-Man/Kraven story, "You Can Call Me Al", by writer Ron Zimmerman and penciler Al Rio. And... C.B. Cebulski joins Marvel
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 01-30-2002)
Fanboy Entertainment’s C.B. Cebulski has joined Marvel Comics as an associate editor.Cebulski, who assisted associate editor Brian Smith in orchestrating the Marvel Mangaverse event, joins Marvel after spending years working in the manga and anime fields.... Comicscape - January 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-07-2004)
OPINION: I'm back, and it's about time. (Wasn't that someone else's tag line a couple of years back?) After spending a relaxing two weeks' vacation first in Texas and then at home with the family (and realizing why I moved from the frozen wastes of Michig... 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... MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT: Twice as nice!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 10-12-2001)
A few months back CINESCAPE featured an exclusive interview with Marvel Knights Group Editor Stuart Moore, in which he detailed plans for the launch of a new anthology to replace the current MARVEL KNIGHTS title. We now know a few more details about the s... Toys R Us, Part 3: Yo Joe!
by Tony Whitt (Mon 05-06-2002)
While Rom the Spaceknight achieved more success as a comic than a toy and the Micronauts enjoyed equal popularity with their toy counterparts, neither series would reach the level of success that two toy lines adapted by Marvel, G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORM... More Marvel movies from Lions Gate
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-26-2004)
Lions Gate Entertainment and Marvel Enterprises announced today a deal that would see the development, production and distribution of two new Marvel superheroes film projects, IRON FIST and BLACK WIDOW. This latest turn in the partnership between the two ... 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 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 ... 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... 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... Wolverine on Daytime TV
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 10-25-2006)
Baseball is killing a lot of stuff this week but PRISON BREAK is back and LOST, JERICHO, and HEROES are all new as well. These series are actually my recommendations for the week along with, of course BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. There are also a lot of oppor... 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 - 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... A Question of Taste
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-31-2007)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape adventure! Last week’s column about the comic book industry’s slow progression towards mainstream culture garnered very little mail. But, of the couple of letters ... Comicsacpe - January 11, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-11-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another edition of COMICSCAPE, where I give you something to read in your cubicle when the boss isn't looking. This week, rather than delving into the metaphysical implications of the influence of Thelema upon the inner-workin... 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 - October 22, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-22-2003)
OPINION: Ever notice that there are far fewer female superheroes with their own ongoing title than male superheroes? A quick glance at the monthly offerings of both DC and Marvel, for instance, reveal just how huge a disparity it is. In the October listin... The Duck That Roared, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 02-02-2002)
Steve Gerber is trapped in a world he never made, but he's going to make the most of it. Decades have passed since Howard the Duck first burst onto the scene with his unique brand of anthropomorphic acid wit, and now the duck and his creator are to be reu... 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... 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 ... 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... Marvel cranks up X-MEN line
by Eric Moro and Mike Whybark (Wed 01-22-2003)
Marvel Comics recently discussed their plans to contribute to the hoopla around this year's release of X-MEN 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Bryan Singer's first X-MEN film."Unfortunately a few years ago when X-MEN came out, we really dropped the b... Marvel extends film rights to 20th Century Fox
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-21-2003)
As part of their agreement with 20th Century Fox over the MUTANT X lawsuit resolution, Marvel Enterprises has extended the terms of Fox's licensing deal for the X-Men, Daredevil and Fantastic Four characters. The length of Fox's extension for these three... Comicscape - November 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-10-2004)
I'm not sure whether the subject of comics and politics was simply not of much interest to everyone, or whether people were simply too stunned by the election results to write in about it. Perhaps it was a combination of both. However, a few of you did wr... Marvel superheroes take a trip into 3-D
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-24-2003)
3-D comic books? They may be happening sooner than you think.Yesterday it was revealed that Marvel Comics and X3D Technologies, a three-dimensional graphics firm, had partnered to produce a line of 3-D comic books featuring Marvel's stable of superhero ch... CAPTAIN MARVEL #26
by Tony Whitt (Sun 01-06-2002)
Rick Jones has had a hard time lately. Not only has he been turned into an old man, he's been mugged by a young guy trying to get together enough money for Christmas. Worse, the mugger has stolen one of the Nega-Bands. Depressed and suicidal, Rick prays f... Sam Kieth's New Marvel Mini
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 08-29-2001)
THE MAXX creator Sam Kieth is returning to Marvel next year for a four-issue Wolverine/Hulk mini-series for Marvel Knights."It will have all his trademark surrealism and beautiful art," says Marvel Knights editor Stuart Moore. "It will be a mixture of pai... Marvel Titles 40 Pages In December
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 10-24-2001)
Marvel Comics announced that all of its titles in December - its 'Nuff Said month - will be 40 pages.The 'Nuff Said issues will include the plots of the stories for the extra eight pages.The 19 titles not involved in the event - including limited series, ... 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... JOHNNY LEGEND'S DEADLY DOUBLES Volume 2
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-01-2004)
Longtime video collectors may have been wondering what Johnny Legend has been up to lately. An actor, musician, wrestling manager and general Hollywood character, Legend became an important figure in psychotronic history in the 1980s, when he began to sha... Marvel updates upcoming films
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-11-2006)
Marvel's senior executives recently revealed their agenda and goals for the upcoming slate of Marvel comic book movies.Their plan is to self-finance two movies per year starting in 2008. They currently have 7 projects in development.Some of the updates:-... Marvel and "Guiding Light" team up
by Karl Schneider (Fri 10-27-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Comics has partnered with CBS' daytime soap opera Guiding Light to produce an episode in which a character is zapped by an electrical current and becomes infused with superpowers, including the ability to levit... Which Hollywood director is writing for Marvel Comics?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-08-2004)
In an interview with the comic book website Newsarama, Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada revealed a new top secret project coming out early next year from the company. "We're about two weeks, maybe sooner, from breaking some news but let's just sa... Sony, Marvel settle lawsuit
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-01-2004)
In a brief news release issued today by Marvel Enterprises, the company announced that Marvel and Sony Pictures have settled their lawsuit over disputed income generated by the SPIDER-MAN movie released two years ago. Aside from a mention that "Marvel wil... Marvel makes Middleton exclusive
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-02-2003)
Artist Joshua Middleton has signed an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics. Middleton, the ongoing cover artist for Marvel' forthcoming NEW MUTANTS series will also provide interior art for another mutant book, NYX (publishing date still to be announced... Marvel Has Unprecedented Presence at E3 (Wed 05-12-2004)
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. announced today at the world's largest video game convention, Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), that partners have sold more than 14.5 million units of Marvel-branded video games in 2002 and 2003 alone, making Marvel a leading p...Toy Maniac: A Look at what Debuted at the SDCC
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-31-2008)
...
Marvel Legends
The last couple of weeks in the Toy Maniac Column I had a Q and A with Marvel and Hasbro about the their legends line. Apparently I kept asking the right questions because the answer I was getting was, wait for San Diego and a... Unraveling Marvel’s Secret Wars
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-22-2007)
...y awesome Marvel Legends. The Advantages of Digital Comics and Why I Will Never Like Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-13-2006)
No one tires of arguing about the future, even comic readers. Though we often find ourselves embroiled in the latest round of delays, controversy, and creator antics, in the back of every fan's mind looms a storm that won't veer to the east and leave us ... Comicscape: 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... FANTASTIC FOUR: BIG TOWN
by James Busbee (Wed 11-08-2000)
This is a tale of two Big Towns. Fantastic Four: Big Town, the much-talked about four-issue mini-series, tells the story of a world where the advanced technology of Marvel’s superheroes has filtered down to the street-level everyday society. But in recent... 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... Comicscape - November 12, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-12-2003)
OPINION: Fair warning: to get in all the great responses I got this week and to close this topic, I've had to go the SOUTH PARK route and make it bigger, longer, and uncut. (Probably not the wisest phrase to use in a column primarily about women, but ther... Marvel To Publish Super-Size Hardcovers
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-15-2001)
Marvel Comics on Wednesday announced a line of super-size hardcover collections. The first wave of coffee-table book volumes will hit stores in March.Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada says that the inspiration for the hardcovers came from the DAREDEVIL: ... Epic comic creators leave Marvel, set up shop at Image
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-13-2003)
As the fallout from Marvel's decision to turn four previously announced (and separate) Epic comic book mini-series into one quarterly anthology continues to settle, at least one of those Epic books won't be there. PHANTOM JACK creator/writer Mike Sangiaco... Marvel superheroes get their own Press
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-27-2004)
Now that they've proven that there's a market for novels using their proprietary characters, Marvel Enterprises announced plans to create an imprint that will publish future prose using the company's superheroes as characters. Marvel Press will publish it... Preview the ART OF MARVEL COMICS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-26-2003)
This coming November Marvel Comics will release a hardcover collection of some of their most memorable art published in the past two years. THE ART OF MARVEL COMICS VOL. 1 will be the first in a series of volumes showcasing the stellar artwork by some of ... Marvel makes move in Lee case
by Mike Whybark (Fri 01-17-2003)
THE PULSE reports that Marvel has filled papers in association with the Stan Lee lawsuit, in which Lee claims that Marvel owes him money based on a 10 percent of profits arrangement for future television or film properties that employ characters he develo... Stan Lee vs. Marvel?
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-07-2002)
SUPERHERO HYPE takes a look at a brewing dispute between comics-industry legend Stan Lee and the superhero entertainment publisher he helped to build, Marvel Enterprises.DOW JONES BUSINESS NEWS dug up a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission i... Ryan signs exclusive deal with Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-30-2004)
Marvel Comics has announced that they have signed penciller Michael Ryan into an exclusive three-year contract. "I'm pretty excited," reports the penciller of NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X. "It's great knowing the only place I want to work wants me working only fo... Jae Lee exclusive with Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-03-2005)
Artist Jae Lee is the latest person to sign an exclusive deal working for Marvel Comics.Lee, who won an Eisner Award for his art on Marvel's INHUMANS series, first rose to the public's attention back in 1991. His work on NAMOR and X-FACTOR solidified his ... '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 v. Sony in Battle of Titans
by Mike Whybark (Wed 02-26-2003)
Reuters reports that Marvel Enterprises is now suing Sony Pictures over SPIDER-MAN licensing issues.The lawsuit, filed under seal in a California Superior Court, was disclosed in a Marvel press release. One of SPIDER-MAN's creators, Marvel icon Stan Lee, ... Marvel inks ani 'Four' TV deal (Wed 10-06-2004)
Marvel Enterprises has cut a deal with France's Antefilms Prods. to produce an animated TV series based on Marvel's enduring "Fantastic Four" comic book characters. The deal between Marvel and Antefilms is expected to be announced today at the MIPCOM inte...WGA and Marvel, Lionsgate Sign Interim Deals
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-25-2008)
Marvel Studios is the latest production company to sign an interim agreement with the Writers Guild of America. They join The Weinstein Company, United Artists, Lionsgate (see below), Worldwide Pants, Spyglass Entertainment, MRC, Jackson Bi... Marvel Select Cloak and Dagger
by John Denning (Sun 10-01-2006)
Marvel Select released its latest figures, this time with Cloak and Dagger in a two-pack. While never the most popular figures, and chained down by the ludicrous backstory of gaining their powers because of laced narcotics, Cloak and Dagger remain firmly ... Chabon talks with Marvel confirmed
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-17-2002)
Marvel COO Bill Jemas confirmed that Pulitzer prize winner Michael Chabon and Marvel have spoken concerning the possibility of Chabon working directly for Marvel on comic books. Chabon, currently working on the film script for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, also... Wal-Mart merits Marvel recuts; free SPIDEY promo
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-17-2002)
Marvel is readying trade paperback editions of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN which are specific for the Wal-Mart retail market and which reflect editorial changes to the content undertaken by Marvel. The books are slated for November distribu... Marvel toons, including Spider-Woman, part of Liberation pact (Wed 04-30-2008)
Liberation Entertainment Ltd has agreed a multi territory DVD deal with Jetix Consumer Products, the licensing division of leading kids entertainment company Jetix Europe, for classic Marvel Entertainment animated series. The deal gives Liberation Entert...Marvel Superheros going to Anime (Mon 08-25-2008)
Marvel is set to exploit their comics characters in all media, and that may now include remaking their hit films for foreign markets, just as U.S. filmmakers are keen to remake foreign films for U.S. audiences. According to the New York Times, Marvel is ...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 ...WB Responds to Marvel Success with... Wonder Twins?!
by Jason Lethert (Mon 06-10-2002)
With
Marvel characters ruling Hollywood right now, fans are waiting to see the response
from Warner Bros. However, according to the Hollywood
Reporter, WB's next superhero movie will shock the fan community: The
Wonder Twins is now in deve... Arad Talks Marvel Projects
by Dave Richards (Mon 04-15-2002)
On
Wednesday, Garth Franklin of Dark
Horizons posted an interview with Marvel producer Avi Arad. Arad talked about Spider-Man and many of the other Marvel properties currently in development.
Arad dropped a hint at who the potential villain of Spider... Marvel to push its comic book line on upcoming DVDs
by Eric Moro (Wed 06-27-2001)
You’ve got to hand it to Marvel Comics when it comes to ambition. Not only has the publisher launched a new marketing strategy that utilizes online trailers to promote its upcoming releases (the first one, ULTIMATE X-MEN #7’s “Return to Weapon X,” can be ... Marvel Comics November Solicitation MAX
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics MAX line:ALIAS #3Painted cover by David MackWritten by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Michael GaydosRed-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL) and artist Michael Gaydos (THE CROW) contin... MARVEL HEROCLIX: INFINITY CHALLENGE
by ANDREW KARDON (Sat 07-20-2002)
I can remember playing with my 8" Mego superhero figures as a kid. Some hero would be captured (probably SPIDER-MAN) and the good guys (led by CAPTAIN AMERICA of course) would come to the rescue. Of course, somewhere in the middle of it all, a fight would... Robertson exclusive to Marvel
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 05-24-2002)
Darick Robertson has signed a two-year exclusive contract with Marvel Comics. Robertson's upcoming projects include next month's SPIDER-MAN: SWEET CHARITY one-shot, August's PUNISHER #15 and X-MEN UNLIMITED #35 and this fall's DEATHLOK: DETOUR mini-serie... Marvel Announces HEROES Contributors, Details
by Eric J. Moreels (Thu 09-20-2001)
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada recently revealed some of the creative talent signed on for the publisher's HEROES benefit book, the proceeds of which will go to the New York City Fire and Police Departments and the American Red Cross in light o...