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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... 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... 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... 
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... 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 ... 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 ... DOOMSDAY! JONAH HEX! MARVEL ANIME! MARVEL TOON!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-21-2008)
Doomsday wrecks 'Smallville'. Brolin calls 'Jonah Hex' script "awful." Doomsday smashes 'Smallville'. Marvel anime moves forward. After Doomsday crushed 'Smallville' the Legion of Superheroes appeared. Marvel toons marathon on Jetix. Did we ment... 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 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... Exec makes Marvel move - Michael Helfant Joins Marvel Studios (Wed 11-02-2005)
Michael Helfant has ankled his post as chief operating officer of Beacon Pictures to join Marvel Studios as Avi Arad's No. 2. He comes to Marvel as the comicbook publisher is developing a slate of 10 films it will finance and produce internally with a $52...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... 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... 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... Marvel pacts with Teletoon
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-15-2008)
From a press release
Multi-year agreement to see key Marvel Animated Super Heroes on TELETOON and TELTOON Retro in both English and French markets
Toronto – TELETOON Canada Inc. and Marvel Animation today announce a multi-year output deal that s... Civil War and the Road Ahead
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-28-2007)
... so many Marvel heroes. Those depictions sat better with me than most, but I found the story a bit underwhelming for a super-mega-can’t-miss crossover. Still, I didn’t finish the series as I did House of M, with a single bur... DAREDEVIL: YELLOW - Tim Sale
by Russell Lissau (Mon 11-27-2000)
...venerable Marvel Knights banner. Although Daredevil has occasionally been depicted as angst-ridden and emotionally troubled in recent years, Sale promises that Yellow—which will be written by Dark Victory scribe Jeph Loeb, Sale’s longtime creative part... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
...to see if Marvel can pull of the same thing. DC has been doing a yearly event like this for a long time, some good, some less so, but this is really Marvel's first serious attempt at this and I'm tempted to at least catch up with TPBs of the AVENGERS D... 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... Comicscape - February 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-15-2006)
...d to stop Marvel from killing her.Tom DeFalco wrote the first story of Peter Parker's super heroine daughter, Mayday, in WHAT IF? #115, before Marvel cancelled the title. Marvel included the young spider lass in its MC2 imprint, which depicted the chil... 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 – ... At One With The Force, Marvel Style - Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-29-2002)
...ok at the Marvel Comics STAR WARS saga!
Just prior to RETURN OF THE JEDI, Vader stepped in for a special appearance in STAR WARS #80.
© Marvel Characters Inc.
The return of the erstwhile Anakin Skywalker at the end of the Shira Brie story a... Marvel and Reebok team up for 'Iron Man' and 'Hulk' (Tue 04-01-2008)
From a press release Marvel partners with Reebok to launch exclusive collection of children's footwear at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker. Collection to feature Marvel's legendary super heroes 'Iron Man' and the 'Incredible Hulk', stars of Marvel Studio...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 ...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... 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.... The Stan of Steel: Marvel Man Stan Lee on his Current Projects
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-26-2000)
...e between Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and it was virtually impossible to imagine those universes coming together—at least until the mid ‘70s when the icons from both companies, Spider-Man and Superman, teamed up for the first time. It was a pretty rev... 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... 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 ... Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)
...(original Marvel series of course, not the recent Dreamwave versions) there was a caption mentioning that this happened after certain events in SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN - now that's good continuity. (Hey, I was just a kid.) ...And now that I'm spending $... 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... 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... 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.... 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 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...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... 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 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... 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... 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 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... 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... 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... C2F@5: Prizes From Marvel!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-25-2002)
A new shipment
of prizes for Comics2Film's 5th
Anniversary Giveaway has arrived. This one comes from the hardest
working production shingle in Hollywood: Marvel Studios!
Marvel sent over
a boatload of nifty goodies ... Wizard World 2000: Dark Horse Signs Tony Daniel
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sun 08-06-2000)
...Magazine, Marvel officially announced at the Marvel Knights panel that writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale will be doing a six-issue Daredevil mini-series for Marvel Knights entitled Daredevil Yellow. The mini-series is slated for a spring release and... 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 ... Iron Man writers to tackle another Marvel hero? (Fri 09-26-2008)
They delivered Marvel a mega-hit in 'Iron Man', yet screenwriters Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby weren't hired to pen the sequel script. What's up with that? It appears that Fergus and Ostby have their sights on other Marvel heroes. "There are some real...Marvel Making Movie Money!
by Thom Stricklin (Fri 01-18-2002)
COMICON.com reports that the movies studios producing Spiderman and Daredevil will be sharing 1-10% of studio revenue with Marvel Studios.
This comes as very good news to Marvel, whose stocks have been dwindling since the company's bankruptcy in 1998... 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...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... 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... 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 ... 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 ... 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.... 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 ... Comicscape - January 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-07-2004)
...d bearing Marvel heroes swag. From JLA/AVENGERS #4.
© Marvel/DC Comics
is somewhat overstating the case: Thor gave Supes a bit more than "barely a swing of Mjolnir," and where this business about Balroc the freakin' Leaper comes from, I have no i... 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 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... Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
... Of M was Marvel trying to stand up to DC's Infinite Crisis, but I do think it was part of Marvel's attempts to get into the whole cross-over game, which is fine. Anyhow, 2005 for me, was a year of discovery: INVINCIBLE Web comics My own web comic (tem... 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... Marvel: 'Iron Man 2', 'Thor', 'Captain America', 'The Avengers'
by Jim Harvey (Mon 05-05-2008)
Marvel announced its first quarter earnings today. As is typical the comics publisher and movie studio gave forward looking statements about it's upcoming film, TV and DVD plans.
Highlights include firm announcements for 'Iron Man 2' and 'Thor', along wi... Winner of the Marvel New Talent Search: Dean Nuckols!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 08-15-2001)
...th on the Marvel Universe.Dean Nuckols has won the very first Marvel Comics New Talent Search, the entries for which were collected at this summer's San Diego Comic-Con. Nuckols stood out among the "mountain of entries" and will soon draw an upcoming i... Is Marvel trying to pinch Favreau out of 'Iron Man 2'? (Wed 06-11-2008)
A shocking rumor today comes from IESB.net, whose inside sources tell them that Marvel Studios may turn the reins of 'Iron Man 2' over to a different director. Fans have been buzzing for weeks about public statements from director Jon Favreau that Marvel...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... 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:-... Mania on this Day: Family Scoop, Marvel Surprises and Halloween Zombified
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 09-06-2008)
...p;
Link: Marvel to Produce and Finance Their Own Flicks
Overview: Often when looking back into entertainment news of the past, it’s easy to see the mistakes, bad decisions and nonsense that couldn’t be stopped. But occasionally, you a... 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... 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... 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, ... 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... CAPTAIN MARVEL #26
by Tony Whitt (Sun 01-06-2002)
...onth from Marvel, the only way they can really work is if the writer and the artist are so completely in sync on the story they're trying to tell, no words, or at least very few, are needed to convey that story. Marvel must realize that not all their t... 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 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 ... 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 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 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 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... Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-20-2008)
...write for Marvel and DC. He feels that the largest two publishers in the industry don’t offer creators the best career path. Overall, he feels the current situation is hurting American comics.
In the comic industry, getti... 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... Delayed Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-06-2006)
...L WAR and Marvel's subsequent failure to communicate with fans and retailers. Actually, the publisher let everyone know, but they waited until the day before CIVIL WAR #4 was to hit comic shops. And, they delayed several tie-ins along with that issue... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
...writer at Marvel. After writing a popular column called Ambidextrous, first at Silver Bullet Comics and then at Newsarama, a recommendation by Mark Millar started him on the fast-track to a career writing comics for Marvel, with a little work... Marvel movies move to FX (Mon 03-17-2008)
Marvel Studios continues its unstoppable takeover of Hollywood, by preselling the cable rights to its first five movies to the FX Channel before their first film has even debuted. Variety reports that the rights to 'Iron Man', 'Incredible Hulk' and...Will Marvel make a movie for 2009?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2008)
Marvel, the full-blown film studio, has two movies coming out this year. But have labor disputes made it impossible for them to produce a theatrical release for 2009?
The Hollywood Reporter checks in with Marvel big wig David Maisel, who admits the write... Arad's Marvel movie, TV update (Wed 11-19-2003)
Great in-depth coverage on over a dozen Marvel projects! Marvel Enterprises held their inaugural Analyst Day Webcast Tuesday during which Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad delivered his previously promised updates on Marvel's upcoming slate of movie and televi...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... Marvel: No Smoking Zone
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 09-06-2001)
Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada says the company is taking steps to eliminate having its main characters smoke."It's not for every Marvel character," Quesada says. "It's, for the most part, any Marvel character that kids are going to identify with. So ... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
... I recall MARVEL TALES, which reprinted earlier adventures of SPIDER-MAN which I never found original back issues for. I only collected MT for about four years until the reprints caught up to my current collection. Today, however, one would have to col... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
...f the old Marvel series THE 'NAM - seems like a perfect time for it, doesn't it?Yotaru Vegeta (real name? pseudonym? You tell me) writes in more to tell us the series that should go rather than the ones that shouldn't have: "I think that all the X-MEN ... 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)
...ed to the Marvel fold."When this happened, I checked the temperature in Hell," jokes Gerber. "It came completely out of the blue. I never expected to do the character again or work for Marvel again. Marvel and I had sort of a checkered history, kind of... ULTIMATE X-MEN
by Russell Lissau (Wed 12-20-2000)
...on in the Marvel Universe. Who says it has to fit in anyway? Standing tall on your own is what the X-Men are all about.`It’s different—it’s totally different,` Kubert says proudly. `It’s going to be what people don’t expect.`The New WaveThe new title i... Comicscape - April 26, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-26-2006)
...e between Marvel and DC and a few multinational corporations. For years, Marvel and DC have casually incorporated real products and logos to their artwork in the name of realism. You're more likely to see Peter Parker with a can of Coca-Cola in the A... 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... 'Marvel Zombies' animated DVD in the works?
by Jim Harvey (Wed 01-30-2008)
ShockTilYouDrop.com is reporting that a direct-to-DVD animated feature based on Robert Kirkman's unlikely hit comic 'Marvel Zombies' may be in the work. The news comes "through the grapevine" so consider it a rumor at this point. No other detail... Marvel signs Jon Favreau For 'Iron Man 2' (Fri 07-11-2008)
Deadline Hollywood gossip hound Nikke Finke reports that Marvel Studios have now signed Jon Favreau to direct 'Iron Man 2' It's not officially announced yet, but I'm told that Marvel Studios and Iron Man director Jon Favreau have reached a deal for him...Marvel strikes back vs. 'Mutant X' case
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-03-2003)
Marvel Enterprises has denied the charges contained in a lawsuit filed Thursday in which Tribune Entertainment claims Marvel cost it millions of dollars in lost profits over the syndicated series 'Mutant X.'
Insisting that the Tribune the suit is "with... Marvel Chief Talks Movies
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-18-2002)
Newsarama
sat down with Marvel studios big wig Avi Arad for a update on all the Marvel
movie projects. Arad was able to comment on a number of projects that are in the
pipeline for the studio.
Arad told Newsarama
that cameras are set to roll on the... 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...'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 planning THOR animated series
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-14-2008)
'Thor' is set to break out in several directions in 2009-2011. The latest plan, according to The Hollywood Reporter, is for the god of thunder to be the subject of a 26-episode animated series to be developed and self-produced by Marvel Animation.
Howeve... Lions Gate taps exec for Marvel DVDs
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-13-2004)
Months after inking a deal with Lions Gate to produce direct-to-DVD titles, Marvel Enterprises has tapped Eric Rollman to oversee the venture.
Rollman will serve as senior veep of home entertainment and TV production at Marvel Studios and will shepher... Hurd talks 'Hulk', 'Punisher' and that Marvel Hero cameo (Thu 06-12-2008)
...her other Marvel movie 'Punisher: War Zone'. Of special interest she talks about that now-mythic cameo by a certain Marvel hero that director Louis Leterrier has been teasing all week. We've provided an excerpt in which Hurd addresses questions about ...Comics2Film: DARK KNIGHT, Marvel Anime and More!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-02-2008)
there's a smattering of 'Dark Knight' news in the internet as the film ramps up for release on DVD and the impending awards season. We've also got bits of info on the Marvel Anime and more. Read on...
DARK KNIGHT composer marching to his own t... SEGA Teams with Marvel for Iron Man Games (Tue 11-07-2006)
SEGA® of America Inc., SEGA® Europe Ltd. and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a worldwide licensing agreement whereby SEGA has secured the exclusive rights to develop and distribute video game titles for all p...Marvel Superhero on 'Guiding Light'?
by Joe Hendren (Sat 10-21-2006)
Guiding Light, America's oldest soap opera -- it began on radio in 1937 and moved to television in 1952 -- will be taking aim at younger viewers next month when it introduces a Marvel Comics-created superhero on Nov. 1. Marvel Comics said that it will cro... Marvel Q3 2005 numbers (Wed 11-09-2005)
Marvel's Q3 2005 statement includes projected dates for upcoming films: X-men 3 - May 26, 2006 Ghost Rider - July 14th, 2006 The Punisher 2 - targeted for fall 2006 Spider-Man 3 - May 4, 2007 Fantastic Four 2 - July 4, 2007 Films with no release...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... 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... 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... 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... 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 HEROCLIX: INFINITY CHALLENGE
by ANDREW KARDON (Sat 07-20-2002)
...Kids' new MARVEL HEROCLIX: INFINITY CHALLENGE lets players pit their favorite Marvel heroes against the nastiest villains... and even other heroes. As a game, HEROCLIX is a total hoot. Without getting too into details, players create a team of characte... 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: ... 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... 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 ... 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 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 ... Marvel Comics vs Science: The 5 Most Absurd Superhero Origins
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-18-2008)
...f some of Marvel Comics' most beloved characters. Whether blasting off to Mars, getting bombarded with radiation or simply watching their families die and vowing to fight crime in a leotard afterwards, Marvel superheroes' career-starting legends all sh... 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 ... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Marvel Studios Announce Upcoming Movie/Video Game Slate (Thu 07-28-2005)
Marvel Character Feature Film Development Pipeline (Partial List) X-Men 3 -- Fox -- May 26, 2006 Ghost Rider -- Sony -- Summer 2006 The Punisher 2 -- Lions Gate -- 2006 Spider-Man 3 -- Sony/Columbia -- May 4, 2007 Namor -- Universal Pictures -- 2007...Marvel: Hulk Lookin' Good, Iron Fist a Priority
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-22-2002)
Comics2Film
checked in with Marvel executive vice president Kevin Feige about recent rumors
surrounding Marvel movies.
Internet reports
from a last month claimed much stress on the set of Hulk. Those
rumors were denounced loudly by the film's produ... Arad Talks About Marvel Movies
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-16-2002)
Marvel
Enterprises conducted a conference call on Wednesday morning detailing the
companies just-published first quarter earnings report. Of course, a fair amount
of discussion was given to Spider-Man and other Marvel movies.
The company
expects to... Marvel releasing new Avengers collectors edition
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-06-2007)
If you thought you knew the history of the Marvel Universe, you may very well be wrong! As hordes of readers snapped up issues the initial two issues of New Avengers: Illuminati, they were thrilled to learn about a secret cabal of heroes (Black Bolt, Iron... Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios Extend Distribution Contract
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 09-29-2008)
Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios today announced an agreement under which Paramount will distribute Marvel's next five self-produced feature films on a worldwide basis. The deal, an extension of the original agreement made by Brad Grey when he arrive... Marvel Movie merchandise gets new home (Thu 05-06-2004)
As part of a continuing effort to consolidate its partners in key licensing categories, Marvel Enterprises Inc. announced today that it has expanded its agreement with world-leading domestics manufacturer, Jay Franco & Sons Inc. making the company the sol...LG, Paramount and Marvel Studios Announce 'Iron Man' Tie-in (Mon 01-07-2008)
From a press release LG Mobile Phones, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios Unite for Joint Partnership Supporting the Upcoming Film Adaptation of 'Iron Man' Tie-In With Star-Studded Action Film Underscores LG's Technology Leadership LAS VEGAS, Jan. ...Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
...his year. Marvel and DC followed a similar course, continuing their event books from last year -- AVENGERS: DISSASSEMBLED and IDENTITY CRISIS, respectively -- with yet more cataclysmic stories. At the House of Ideas, HOUSE OF M found the Avengers and t... Delays and the Fans Who Hate Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-30-2006)
... preceded Marvel's CIVIL WAR. Some in the press even thought the book might revitalize the print aspect of the industry. But, when retailers must explain and apologize for a significant delay like this, irritated fans and newcomers alike will lose in... Comicscape - July 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)
...dis's and Marvel's decision write Maximoff as the culprit, as well as their killing the aforementioned three (particularly Hawkeye). In the first issue of HOUSE OF M, Wanda remained in the custody of her father, Magneto at the ruins of Genosha. Magneto... 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... Marvel sues to strip Disney of copyrights (Mon 11-01-2004)
Three months after suing The Walt Disney Co. in a dispute over royalties, Marvel Enterprises Inc. wants to strip the Magic Kingdom of its licensing deals for lucrative Marvel superheroes. In a new lawsuit filed on Friday in Los Angeles federal court, M...Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
....
© Marvel Comics
implies that comics and politics mix-because 'green arrow [sic]' has a character with AIDS?! Uhhh...the reason the writer added the character is not due to 'comsumer [sic] demand' (that would be a democracy) but rather 'his own ... Marvel Select Moon Knight
by John Denning (Sat 07-22-2006)
Recently Marvel Comics started a new ongoing series for everyone's favorite cowl-wearing, gadget-wielding crime-fighting billionaire vigilante of the night (ok, second favorite). In the spirit of the series, Marvel Select has just released their latest hi... MARVEL KNIGHTS DOUBLE SHOT
by Tony Whitt (Fri 04-12-2002)
When Marvel announced it would begin an internal censorship process rather than putting its titles up for approval by the Comics Code Authority, I, like many others, thought it was ultimately a good move. Still do, in fact. But when I read stories like th... Marvel Studios finds COO
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-20-2004)
Marvel Studios announced today that the company has hired former Hollywood agency executive David Maisel as President and Chief Operating Officer. Maisel will help assist Avi Arad, the Chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios, by developing business deals to br... SEGA acquires more of Marvel Library
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
...Chairman, Marvel Studios. "SEGA is one of the industry's most innovative game developers and we are thrilled to partner with them to bring 'Captain America,' 'The Incredible Hulk' and 'Thor' to the video gaming arena. These franchises represent th... Gary Frank exclusive to Marvel
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 07-17-2002)
Gary Frank, the artist of Top Cow's recent MIDNIGHT NATION, has signed an exclusive agreement to work for Marvel Comics. Frank is drawing AVENGERS #61-62, both of which go on sale in December. "Gary's been doing terrific work throughout the industry the... 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 Adds Trade Paperbacks
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-22-2002)
Marvel Comics has added 46 new titles to its trade paperback backlist."We've seen explosive growth both in the number of titles added to our backlist, and subsequent trade paperbacks sales," says Marvel marketing communications manager Bill Rosemann. "So ... Marvel Studios and WGA Sign Interim Agreement (Fri 01-25-2008)
Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment Inc., and the striking Writers Guild of America Thursday said they have reached an interim agreement. The comprehensive pact will put writers immediately back to work on the Marvel Studios development...Marvel Stumbles Despite Spidey's Staggering Success
by Jason Lethert (Tue 05-14-2002)
Fanboys may want to break their piggy banks
and buy a piece of their beloved Marvel Comics - the price just got a
little cheaper. Marvel shares dropped on Monday in response to an
unfavorable story in the New York Post.
The tabloid report noted Marv... Marvel Comics Prepped For April/May X-Citement!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-22-2003)
X-Men 2
is due in theaters May 2nd and Marvel is poised to capitalize on the excitement
generated by the event in a way they failed to when the first movie came round. The comic publisher held a conference call on Tuesday to discuss plans surrounding ... ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #9
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 11-24-2001)
Pure joy, no doubt about it. A brave and welcome change of pace from Marvel, this unique team-up pairs the Ultimate version of Spider-Man with a new but still very familiar incarnation of the Fantastic Four. Kudos, by the way, to writer Brian Bendis (as i... Ultimate Marvel Team-Up Ends
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 02-13-2002)
Brian Michael Bendis, writer of ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP, announced that #16 will be the final issue of the title.Bendis psoted teh following statement on his bulletin board:"UMTU was pitched and conceived as a finite series. Joe (Quesada, Marvel's editor-... Publisher releases partial list of 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME
by Eric Moro (Thu 09-20-2001)
"You have voted; we have tallied the results; and come October and November, we will reveal to you the 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME, celebrating Marvel's 40-year history," said Director of Editorial Operations Bob Greenberger to a packed Comic-C... Marvel Comics November Solicitation SPIDER-MAN
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Spider-Man line: SPIDER-GIRL #40Cover by Pat Olliffe and Al WilliamsonWritten by Tom Defalco; art by pat Olliffe and Al WilliamsonIt's time for "A Death in the Family," as a member of our colorful cast ends up ... Marvel announces plans for new rating system
by Eric Moro (Thu 07-05-2001)
Since it made the decision to stop the use of the Comics Code Authority rating system, Marvel Comics has been working to a develop a new means by which to self-regulate its books. Debuting in the "Marvel" section of next month's PREVIEWS, the following is... THE SENTRY
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 07-19-2000)
You know him. You just don`t remember him. His name is Robert Reynolds, and he`s the most powerful character the Marvel Universe has ever seen. At least when in his guise as The Sentry.`Sentry is the Marvel Universe`s Superman,` says Paul Jenkins, who wil... "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... MARVEL LEGENDS
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 04-29-2002)
Toy Biz is a place where Legends are made. No, really. Yes, these guys continue to put out some fantastic action figures based on the coolest Marvel Comics characters around. But that’s not what’s so legendary about them. Uh uh. The NY-based toy company i...