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by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)
I’ve been planning for a few weeks to cover the new season of Who Wants to be a Super Hero airing now on the SCI-FI Channel. In some of my editorials, I’ve been a bit critical of the first season, but I’ve been convinced I must be m... SUPER FRIENDS: The Legendary Super Powers Show
by Tim Janson (Sun 09-02-2007)
Long before The Justice League animated series on the Cartoon Network there was the Super Friends on Saturday Morning TV. Premiering in 1973, the Super Friends went through various incarnations over the years until the final season during 1985 &ndash... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 03-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Kyle Edward CookAdapted by:What They SayYuji Midorikawa is your typical high school student whose has a secret identity: He is Green in the high school battalion unit, Gakusei 5 (G5 for short). G5 is... 
Chinese Hero Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Mon 05-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayAs a child, Hero's family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was tasked by the affluent head of a lo... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Rollercoaster
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 08-11-2007)
So, I’ve actually watched every episode leading up to this week. I’ve been planning to review the series for some time but for some reason things have been getting in the way (Uhh Comic Con?). It’s a shame that I ended up revie... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Disguise
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 08-18-2007)
The more I look at this show the more I get frustrated with the realization that Stan Lee, one of the iconic creators of comic books, and the producer of this series don’t look at modern comics to influence this series. Hollywood is reading com... USPS Announces Super Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Tue 12-06-2005)
The United States Postal Service has unveiled their 2006 Commemorative Stamps. One of the sets will honor super heroes. This is the first stamp pane (20 stamps) honoring comic book super heroes to be issued by the Postal Service. Half of the stamps on the... THQ Captures SUPER HERO
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)
Vidgame publisher THQ has secured the rights to Marvel's new animated series SUPER HERO SQUAD. The show features stylized versions of Marvel characters like Iron Man, Captain America and Wolverine aimed at tots.
Though the series do... Super Milk-Chan Show Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-30-2004)
What They SayThings are getting a little... kooky. First, Milk and her team go on a globe-trotting trek to stop a murderous bear. Then, they get sucked into a Satanic Time warp. And finally, we get a revealing look into Milk and her friends' deepest, dark... Up-Coming LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES Character Designs
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-02-2006)
Superman Homepage grabbed an exclusive sneak peak of the character designs for the up-coming animated series Legion of Super-Heroes. The animated series will appear on the new CW network. CW will be replacing WB and UPN this fall. CW is a joint venture... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Finale
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 09-08-2007)
Mistake number one was to make this season finale a two hour special. You know what can happen when you eat to much cheese don’t you? At any rate, that’s what we got, a two hour finale featuring Hyperstrike, Hygena, and The Diffuser.... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Akaten * Hero) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 02-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Carolyn JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayLife hasn't been all too easy for Yuji Midorikawa, Gakusei Five's G-Green, ever since Madame Mayura of the Gurdark came to live with him. However, things just s... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Kyle Edward CookAdapted by:What They SayWho knew being roomies with a tyrant bent on conquering the earth would be such a headache. Yuji G5 of the Gakusei High School Battalion is finding this out th... Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys
by Tim Janson (Tue 12-18-2007)
With only a week until Christmas I was literally like a kid in a toy store as I perused this book. TwoMorrows Publishing has long been one of my favorite publishers. Their books and magazines on comics are the best in the business. Yet here... Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)
PREVIEW/INTERVIEW: Next month, David Yurkovich and Top Shelf Productions will be turning the superhero genre on its ear with LESS THAN HEROES, a collection of his stories from the hard-to-find THRESHOLD series that it's impossible to describe without usin... Image Comics' Super-Heroes
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-09-2002)
Image Comics will launch a super-hero line in January with four new titles joining ongoing series SAVAGE DRAGON and NOBLE CAUSES. The new books will be VENTURE by Jay Faerber and Jamal Igle, Dominion by Keith Giffen, The CLOCKMAKER by Jim Krueger and Mat... Super Mario Manga
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 11-16-2007)
Happy Middle of November. Manga publishers are doling out heavy loads as Christmas creeps closer, including a couple of hardcover collections that will surely please the packrat in your family (or some otherwise familiar hanger-on you are obligated to tre... Super Summertime, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 05-25-2002)
Last time, we kicked off our list of some summer comics to keep an eye out for as the hot months roll on. Now here's the rest of the best:
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5) SAVAGE DRAGON #100 - While Marvel and DC continue to grab most ... Hero hired by Columbia Pictures
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-05-2003)
Luke Cage has found a home.Marvel Comics' hero for hire (well, one-half of the team if you also count his sometimes partner Iron Fist) has been optioned by Columbia Pictures, the same studio behind SPIDER-MAN. The project is being developed by Neal Morit... Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Thu 08-25-2005)
We have not been able to officially confirm this scoop, but here is what a Cinescape visitor wrote us about some upcoming comic book hero stamps:According to the August issue of Linn's Stamp News, the Post Office is issuing a series of stamps in 2006 feat... Super-Soldiers of Fortune
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-02-2002)
We all know the tale in the darkest days of the 20th century, America was preparing for war. Choosing a young man to undergo an experimental augmentation procedure, the government engineered a "super solider" for the purpose of creating a new kind of sup... Who Wants to Watch a Wannabe Hero?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-22-2007)
This week sees the premiere of season two of the SCIFI Channel and Stan Lee’s Who Wants to be a Super Hero. I watched the first episode of the first season and never looked back. First, I thought it just came off ridiculous and in a way ma... The Forgotten Super-Soldiers, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 11-06-2002)
We all know the tale - in the darkest days of the 20th century, America was preparing for war. Choosing a young man to undergo an experimental augmentation procedure, the government engineered a "super solider" for the purpose of creating a new kind of su... "My Hero: Season 1"
by John Sinnott (Fri 01-19-2007)
Many fans of British comedy will recognize Ardal O’Hanlon from his role as Father Dougal McGuire on the irreverent and hilarious show Father Ted. After Ted, O’Hanlon went on to star in his own show, My Hero. In it he plays the ... Hero Worship
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 12-12-2002)
Finally, finally, finally. Comic fans finally have some unbelievably cool superhero action figures. On the Marvel side, Toy Biz is outdoing itself with its super-poseable, beautifully sculpted MARVEL LEGENDS line. THE THING. NAMOR. DOOM. You name it. And ... SUICIDE SQUAD #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-17-2001)
I love Keith Giffen. He's one of the few writers out there who can make me laugh my head off and make me vastly uncomfortable all at the same time. That's exactly the reaction I have to the new SUICIDE SQUAD series. For once in its history, the Suicide Sq... Hero Heel Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 04-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Katherine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayMinami is a young actor who has been cast as the main character of a superhero TV program. Although he takes the job half heartedly, thinking of it as a mer... DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR: LOVE STORIES
by Tony Whitt (Sat 03-23-2002)
[Ed. Note: While this special has been around a bit, we couldn?t resist running this extended review of one of the most intriguing one-shot reprints released by DC in recent years. The original edition of this special remains one of the more sought-after ... City of Heroes
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Thu 06-03-2004)
Super heroes have (finally) been getting a fair shake by the entertainment world in the past few years (ignore the Daredevil movie and this theory holds water). The argument could be made that this is due to the advances in technology that finally allow m... Cycle of Gimmicks
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-12-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another adventure into the astounding unknown with Comicscape! I, your host, will take you aboard this craft of my own design – one powered by fan-boy indignation! So, quickly – climb in, strap in, ... Super tie-ins abound
by Brian Thomas (Sat 06-17-2006)
For those of you that haven't had enough of the fat, surly, gluttonous pussy in comic strips, books, cards, wrapping paper and GARFIELD THE MOVIE, the new feature GARFIELD'S A TALE OF TWO KITTIES opened Friday. Jon and Garfield go to England and the cat i... Super-Mann flick
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-07-2003)
Director Michael Mann (THE INSIDER, HEAT) will helm TONIGHT, HE COMES for Artisan Pictures. The superhero-themed project was written by Vincent Ngo and will be produced by Akiva Goldsman, the writer behind BATMAN AND ROBIN and A BEAUTIFUL MIND. Ngo orig... Super-Villain Team-Up MODOKS 11
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Fri 02-08-2008)
The Marvel Universe is currently in a chaotic state. Heroes are still dealing with Civil War fall out and its repercussions. The Hulk came home to Earth to take on the Illuminati and basically leveled New York City. So, with these heroes vs... Music To Gag On
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-09-2006)
GAG is a new independent thriller about a pair of professional thieves who break into a house and discover a man held captive in a hidden room, beaten beyond recognition. In trying to help, the thieves become trapped by a torturous serial killer. Set enti... Where's that clown fish?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-04-2003)
This week I found in my mailbox a new issue of Alternative Cinema, the house organ of the EI Cinema label that covers independent low-budget filmmaking (highlighted by articles on their own releases). The issue reminds me that EI has been around for ten y... 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... Greatest American Hero, The (Sun 07-28-2002)
Plot: When aliens come to Earth and offer a suite with special powers to the hapless teacher Ralph, and Ralph looses the instructions, he must learn to fight crime with super powers he can hardly control and barely understand.Players: TBDProducer: Stephe...The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 06-25-2002)
It's the end of Peter Parker's first full year as a superhero, and he's doing what any high school kid his age would do: he's wondering whether to ditch the part-time job or to keep it and make it into a career. Understandable, as it's been a tough week. ... Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-02-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Sony Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Richard Burgi; Sandrine Holt; Jason Shane Scott; Colleen Porch.Who's Making It: Phil Tippett (Director); Ed Neumeier (Screenwrite... The Forgotten Super-Soldiers, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 11-09-2002)
Last time, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada and writer Bob Morales talked about the genesis of THE TRUTH, a new story that reveals the secret origin of the Super Soldier project that gave birth to Captain America. In the concluding part, the two discuss... "Kirby Squeak Squad"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 01-26-2007)
Kirby has always been a staple of the Nintendo franchise. It originated back on the NES with fantastic results, even becoming a game that I still love to play today. Of course the game series continued with incarnations on other systems, where it had ... Supercon Conventions presents Super Anime Day and Super Comic Day this September 6 & 7, 2008 in Davie, FL. at the Davie P.A.L. (Thu 06-26-2008)
Super Anime Day will be a one day festival for Anime, Manga, Cosplay and Video Game fans and will feature anime voice actors, guest artists, anime, manga, cosplay, video games hosted by Gamerz Paradise, indoor and outdoor photo shoots, music, games/contes...SCOOP: Your feedback on CITY OF HEROES!
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 04-24-2004)
We asked and you answered the call! Yesterday we made a call for gamers participating in the CITY OF HEROES beta testing phase to send us their thoughts of this anticipated PC video game which allows you to create and play your own superhero in an online ... 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... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Vol.#05
by Jarred Pine (Wed 09-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Harold SakuishiTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:Jay AntaniWhat They SayBeck plays its first gig as a five-piece - Koyuki, Ryusuke, Chiba, Taira, Saku. Will Beck ever be good enough to make the Dying Breed Tour in Japan? To... Dragonball Z: Great Saiyaman: Declaration (Fri 03-01-2002)
What They SayBlackmail: When a greedy circus promoter kidnaps a baby dinosaur named Chobi, all he can see is dollar signs! Little does he know that the dinosaur is a personal friend of the Great Saiyaman! But is taking the dinosaur back from the circus ag...Throwing Gas on the Flames: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-04-2007)
Last week’s column on the some of the moral quandaries in recent superhero comics generated a couple of interesting e-mails that merit printed responses. I asked readers to consider the mind-wiping fiasco from DC’s Identity Crisis, To... Dragonball Z: Great Saiyaman: Gohan's Secret (Fri 03-01-2002)
What They SayI am Saiyaman! Afraid his classmates will recognize him as the “Gold Fighter”, Gohan goes to Bulma for help. Bulma uses her high-tech wizardry to design a retractable super-hero costume that Gohan can activate in an instant, allow...Dragonball Z: Great Saiyaman: Final Round (Fri 03-01-2002)
What They SayFinal Round: After barely escaping the dinosaur Maraikoh’s meteor bombardment, Goku advances to the tournament’s final round where he must face the warrior Pikkon! Sparks of energy erupt as the mighty fighters battle for the champ...Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
After a successful run with indie publisher Shooting Star Press, Tom Waltz and Casey Malone's CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE has found a new home in trade paperback form at IDW. The black and white miniseries tells the chilling story of a black ops squad of only ... Realworlds: DC Comic Book Stories Set in Our World
by Edward Gross (Thu 02-24-2000)
Back in the 1950s and ‘60s, DC Comics devised a means of telling a number of fanciful stories that could never be pulled off in regular continuity (i.e. what if Batman had been raised by the Kents?, what if Superman lost his powers?, what if Superman had ... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
According to some label reps I've talked to lately, some voice actors on the English dubbing crews for anime titles have their own fan following. This might seem a little odd at first, but in light of the fact that little supplemental material is included... Sky High
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-31-2006)
It has been another slow week for HD news this week. The week between Christmas and New Years is traditionally dead as far as DVD releases and announcements go, and the same seems to apply to HD video too. The most exciting thing is that so... HALO 2
by James Stevenson (Mon 11-15-2004)
DRIVER 3. FABLE. HALO 2 these games are the entries in a list that dates back in previous years to include titles like STAR FOX ADVENTURES and DAIKATANA, these are the games that hype builds up only to have the game itself collapse under the weight of tho... Throwiegate!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 02-05-2007)
Hilarious. Last Wednesday, a Boston resident called the police to report something suspicious, namely a lighted object under a bridge of a cartoon character flipping the bird. It turns out that the suspicious object was a “Throwie” – ... Simpsons seventh!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 12-10-2005)
Looking to "shake up" the 80-year old Winnie the Pooh franchise, Disney is preparing a new CGanime TV series to air in 2007 that will replace Christopher Robin with a more contemporary character, a 6-year old tomboy redhead who enjoys "extreme sports" lik... B-yond Your Usual Movie Experience
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-25-2005)
Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
It seems that the very mention of the word "reboot" was enough to rile many of you and for good reason though it seems that's not all you were worked up about this week. And speaking of being worked up about something in comics...isn't page four of IDEN... Comicscape - September 2002
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-28-2002)
The summer doldrums appear to have gotten an extension this year, if this September's offering of titles is anything to go by. Not only do we have the usual mutant madness at Marvel, there's an "event" in which Bill Jemas reimagines the DC Universe (thoug... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Movie Retrospective, Part 2
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-14-2000)
Jason and the Golden Fleece (as Jason and the Argonauts was titled during pre-production) was not produced in a cinematic vacuum. The `Dynamtion` team had competition on several other fronts. The most obvious inspiration was Edward Small`s pastiche of Th... The Fantastic Four - The Complete Animated Series
by John Sinnott (Thu 09-21-2006)
Anyone hanging out on the CINESCAPE web site should know just who and what the FANTASTIC FOUR are, but on the off chance you don't, here's a bit of history.Background:In 1961 the publisher of Marvel Comics, Martin Goodman, told his editor and head writer ... Hanging with the Boys: Ten Questions for Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-23-2006)
Since concluding both PREACHER and HITMAN in 2001, Garth Ennis hasn't written his own ongoing series outside of the gleefully violent PUNISHER for Marvel. That changes with this month's double-shipped THE BOYS for DC/Wildstorm Ennis and his pencil-partne... NOW AND AGAIN:
by Frederick C. Szebin (Tue 10-26-1999)
Executive Producer Glenn Gordon Caron has a history of injecting more into his shows than most producers are capable of. His MOONLIGHTING of the 1980s, when it was good, was exceptional. Even when it wasn’t so hot, it still had a style unlike anything els... Superior Defender Gundam Force Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-20-2004)
What They SayThe Dark Axis is in trouble. When they were defeated by the Gundam Force, their ship, the Komusai II, fell into the ocean. Rather than face an angry Commander, they decide to recover the lost. However, the Gundam Force wants the ship too and ... Comics After Katrina II: Tedd Walley and Mathilda
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crash-course Comicscape! Before we dive into this week’s interview, I want to acknowledge the passing of Steve Gerber, who died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis this past Sunday. G... John Ottman Joins the Fantastic Four
by Randall Larson (Thu 07-14-2005)
John Ottman has risen to an impressive prominence over the last several years, while also avoiding that traditional Hollywood pitfall typecasting. He's managed to score a continual variety of films from scary horror films like URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT a... TV Wasteland: The Greatest American Hero Flies Again, or Not.
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 06-16-2008)
Icons of retro television continue to pour onto the sets of the NBC hit Heroes. Last season, Nichele Nichols from Star Trek: The Original Series appeared on Heroes in a small role along with George Takei, and Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner). and this year W... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... Chinese Hero Vol.#03
by Ron Quezon (Mon 04-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayFifteen years have passed since Hero made a vow to Sword Saint to relinquish the path of vengeance. Unbeknownst to him, his son Jian is still alive and h... Top Manical Rumors: Tranformers Reborn, Super Girlfriends & Justice Delays
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... 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... Not your typical MONSTER movie
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-01-2004)
Faithful readers will recall columns last year in which I was begging for new equipment, willing to sell out by saying nice things about plasma TVs and DVD players in exchange for "donated" products. Well, so far no manufacturers have taken me up on my ge... Dead Man's Chest and Tokyo Drift
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-06-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONHans Zimmer, who produced Klaus Badelt's masterful score for the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (but who, as Badelt's immediate protégé, was also believed to have had more than a slight hand in its co... Unraveling Marvel’s Secret Wars
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-22-2007)
Last week we took a look back at the legendary DC toy line Super Powers by Kenner and in an effort to be fair, this week we’ll be looking back at Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars line from Mattel. Consider this the yin to last week’s yang.&... Pokemon Vol. #46: Crimson Warrior
by Andrew Tei (Sun 09-14-2003)
What They SayStrength andiHonor
Ash andihis friends tryito discover theisecret identity ofia superhero with Gligar fixation andia wayito help little Mary with her Mareep. However, they're most amazed byitheiawesome performance of theiScizor! Unfortunatel... HEROES: Lizards
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 10-03-2007)
I know Heroes has to be one of the toughest series on television to produce. I can’t think of a show running now that has as many important characters. Balancing all of these stories and keeping everything even a little bit coherent has to... Demon Warrior Koji
by Giaourus Ericus (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Content: A-
Demon Warrior Koji is a very original, extreme and daring hentai-anime from the artist who made the word "hentai" apply to a genre: Toshio Maeda, creator of Urotsukidoji, Demon Beast Invasion, Nightmare Campus, La Blue Girl and oth... Comicscape May 14, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 05-14-2003)
OPINION First off, some good news: I've been informed by my good friend and editor Arnold T. Blumberg and by a few helpful readers that Marvel will indeed be celebrating the 500th issue of FANTASTIC FOUR by changing back to the old numbering. Thing is, th... Sailor Moon Season 1 Box Set
by Paul Grisham (Wed 07-16-2003)
What They Say
Based on a manga by Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon is the story of a teenage girl who meets a magical cat who gives her super powers. She becomes the leader of a team of brave girls, known as the Sailor Warriors. Sailor Moon has long been justi... Super Gals Super Thanks (Sat 11-11-2006)
When Right Stuf announced their acquisition of the second season of Super Gals and started the preorder, it had the added bonus to it where if you were one of the first 600 to order you'd get your name or handle added to the "thanks" section. The time has...Chinese Hero Vol.#05
by Ron Quezon (Thu 07-03-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ding Kin Lau / Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayHero rescues the missing people in Steel Bull Valley by defeating Steel Bull, the ruler of the valley. Before dying, Steel Bull lets out a... Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
by Andrew Tei (Tue 08-26-2003)
What They SayA Saiyan warrior has arrived on Earth. His name is Paragus and he seeks the rightful ruler of the Saiyans, Vegeta! Confessing his loyalty to his new king, Paragus pleads with the powerful warrior to vanquish a rampaging Super Saiyan who is th... Chinese Hero Vol.#02
by Ron Quezon (Tue 01-08-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayIt's been years since Hero lost his son and servant Sheng Nu to the abyss near the No Shadow School. Unbeknownst to Hero, they have survived, but no... ADV Films Announces January 11 Release Dates (Wed 01-05-2005)
HOUSTON, January 5, 2005— ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S, is pleased to announce a January 11, 2005 street date for three additional titles in their wide assortment of anime hits. BURN UP! When the crime fighting...Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... HEROES Askew
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-05-2007)
You’re either a part of the “Askew” experience or you're not, a die hard Kevin Smith fan said to me once. My answer was, well, I guess I’m not. When the original Clerks came out, I didn’t really like the film. ... SUPERMAN VS. TERMINATOR: Comic Book Coverage
by Edward Gross (Fri 01-28-2000)
Initially it sounded a lot like a fanboy’s idea of a wet dream: take comic icon Superman and pit him in battle against moviedom’s reigning cybernetic killing machine, the Terminator. It’s a high-concept idea that really shouldn’t work, but does remarkably... SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 2: Writer Kevin Smith
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-12-2000)
The announcement that Kevin Smith had been hired to write SUPERMAN LIVES, following the ousting of the Jonathan Lemkin and Greg Poirier drafts of the script, seemed surprising to many. After all, Smith was an independent filmmaker whose writing credits ba... Summer Preview
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-09-2007)
I’m happy to see the idea of summer television seasons starting to catch on with the major networks as well as basic cable. Several networks are trying out new series this summer and others like USA and SCIFI are bringing back successful summer... Sin City Hell and Back
by Jason Henderson (Sun 01-21-2001)
Sin City: Hell and Back By Frank Miller `It isn`t pretty what a town without pity can do.` Frank Miller`s Hell and Back is love, Sin City style. At its heart it`s a romance, in which a hero meets a beautiful woman in one of those once-in-a-lifetime moment... Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... Goblins a Go-Go
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-22-2002)
Recently we gave everyone a heads-up on a problem sure to plague anyone who wishes to learn more about a certain webhead this summer - namely, the many versions of this guy that are currently web-swinging their way across the many Marvel Universes availab... "Smallville: Justice"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sat 01-20-2007)
As you’ve probably gathered from my previous Smallville reviews, it’s a series I don’t have a lot of confidence in but I stay with out of morbid curiosity and just the slightest glimmer of hope that it’ll get good again. W... Chinese Hero Vol.#04
by Ron Quezon (Wed 05-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Sue YangWhat They SayAs a child, Hero's family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was entrusted, by the affluent head of a local tr... 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... The Five Biggest Announcements from the San Diego Comic Con
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-29-2007)
The San Diego Comic con has become the place for major announcements in pop culture whether it be from Hollywood or from independent comics. The big show has come and gone so I wanted to recap the announcements that really got me the most excited.
&... Daichis Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-18-2004)
What They SayYesterday, dad suffered as a programmer in a dead-end job, mom worked to forget her regrets about being married, sister struggled to balance her homework and keeping up the house and little brother used silly pranks and outrageous behavior to... Gad Guard Vol. #1 (also w/Limited Edition Box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-07-2004)
What They SayMany people have searched for it, many have stolen it, and many will kill for it. The Gad is a seemingly magical stone that, once making a strong spiritual connection with someone, will grow into a very powerful robot known as a Techode: a me... Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 06-25-2007)
What They SayA world controlled by a sinister brotherhood who hide their fangs behind masks of humanity, known as the Chronos Corporation. While investigating a mysterious explosion near his school, Sho Fukamachi happens upon the Chronos Corporation's gre... Right Stuf Announces Assemble Insert at a new Lower Price! (Sun 10-05-2003)
The Right Stuf International is proud to announce that on December 9, 2003, ASSEMBLE INSERT, one of the most hilarious anime parodies since OTAKU NO VIDEO, is returning with ALL NEW PACKAGING at a fantastic all new LOWER PRICE of $14.98! Assemble Ins...THOR #1
by Tim Janson (Wed 07-18-2007)
Let me say right off the bat that Thor has always been my favorite Marvel super hero, and that goes back nearly thirty-five years! To me, Thor along with others like Captain America and the Silver Surfer were always the noble, moral conscience of the... RISING STARS
by Tony Whitt (Sun 06-17-2001)
In the aftermath of the battle that leaves Critical Maas dead and officer Matthew Bright injured, John Simon realizes why the Specials were granted super-powers on the fateful night of their birth. At Doc's funeral, he explains to his friends that their p... Top Ten Television of 1999
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 01-10-2000)
It was quite a lively year on the tube, thanks to some returning favorites, some interesting freshmen, and special thanks to the craft of animation. Of course, the television season doesn’t conform to the calendar year, which makes it hard to assess a To... Dragon Ball Z (Shonen Jump Edition) Vol.#16
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-03-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira ToriyamaTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:Gerard JonesWhat They SayCell has fused with android #17, becoming the strongest being in the universe - but not for long! Training in the Room of Spirit and Time, where a ye... Sailor Moon Super S TV vol. #1
by Paul Grisham (Sat 03-02-2002)
What They SayChibi Usa dreams of a beautiful and mysterious Pegasus that becomes her friend. Meanwhile, Sailor Moon and her friends barely have time to celebrate the peace from their latest victory when suddenly, an eclipse darkens the city. The Dead Moon... Sailor Moon Super S TV Vol. #2
by Paul Grisham (Sat 03-23-2002)
What They SayThe Amazon Trio targets innocent people and then uses their beauty and lies to seduce and trap innocent people. Once trapped, Fish Eye, Hawk’s Eyes, and Tiger’s Eyes ruthlessly invade the victim’s pure dreams with the Dream ... Pokemon Vol. #49: The Squirtle Squad
by Andrew Tei (Sun 09-14-2003)
What They SayThe Squirtle Squad - Squirtle's old gang - have shown up foria fire-fighting competition, but theiopponents are fierce andionly Squirtle's leadership can keep theigroup together! Then,ia beautiful Wooper-preschool teacher isicalled away, so B... Marvel's THE ULTIMATES
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 10-19-2001)
THE ULTIMATES, the fourth title in Marvel Comics' Ultimate line, launches in January. The series is written by Mark Millar and penciled by Bryan Hitch, putting a new spin on the Avengers."In a broad sense, this book is about the greatest heroes of our tim... In Defense of Plastic Cleavage
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-10-2000)
Recently, I was in Wal*Mart, checking out the empty pegs where toys for Christmas should be(!), when I happened to spy a few X-Men: The Movie action figures stuffed in amongst the dust-encrusted Titan A.E. and even dustier Max Steel figures. Lo and behold... Hungry Hungry Hippo, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-15-2002)
Comicraft has made a name for itself over the years as the premiere source of lettering and post-production design in the comic book industry. With a plethora of fonts available for order and the loyalty of the major comic book publishers, Comicraft has t... THE NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 03-30-2006)
NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI special kicks off Marvel's next epic-super-uber-can't-miss-everything-will-change crossover, CIVIL WAR. Once again, Marvel -- to put it kindly -- reveals a heretofore untold chapter in its history. To put it less kindly, Marvel re... All Star Team Takes on All Star Superman
by News Editor (Wed 09-28-2005)
Writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely will tackle DC Comics' premier super-hero in All Star Superman #1. In the new series, they will retool the Man of Steel and strip him down to his timeless, essential elements, delivering a fresh take on the h... THE GREAT COMIC BOOK HEROES
by Mike Whybark (Sat 08-31-2002)
In the midst of the Silver Age reflorescence of super-hero comics, as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's verve and energy steered Marvel to its great age of glory, media interest in the comics revival took many forms. From the introduction of the beloved campy BAT... Prince of Space/Invasion of the Neptune Men
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-09-2006)
Walter Manley Enterprises was a film importer in the 60's. They'd buy up cheap foreign movies, dub and sometimes re-edit them, and then release them in the US. They imported a lot of sword and sandal pictures like Hercules Vs. the Mo... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: The Super Milk-chan Show, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 08-24-2004)
The Super Milk-chan Show (hereafter Super Milk) created a great deal of controversy when its first volume was released. This was inevitable, given the unique nature of its dual-dub format. For those unfamiliar with the first volume, Super Milk was given t... Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)
Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli... Kekko Kamen
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-10-2005)
What They SayNo, that’s not a skin-tight pink costume — it’s her skin! She’s Kekko Kamen, the dynamic denuded damsel who fights injustice in the altogether. Her mission? To expose rampant classroom corruption at the Big Toenail of ... El-Hazard, The Magnificent World Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2001)
What They SayThe long awaited DVD compilation of the seven original El Hazard OVA?s and the four OVA?s from El Hazard 2 is finally here!
Encounter a world of wonder and fantasy! Three high school students and one of their teachers are mysteriously trans... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... MARIO KART: SUPER CIRCUIT
by Steve Lofman (Wed 10-10-2001)
In the video game industry, it is rare that a game comes along and defines a new genre. SUPER MARIO BROS. set a new standard for a genre not really explored since PITFALL. CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN basically set the wheels in motion for a decade of walking aroun... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Science Center Unleashes Super Heroes
by News Editor (Tue 03-21-2006)
The California Science Center will host the world premiere of "Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition" beginning March 26, 2006. The exhibit will run through September 4, 2006.Visitors will immerse themselves in the electrifying sights, sounds and sensati... SUPER MARIO ADVANCE 4: SUPER MARIO BROS. 3
by James Stevenson (Wed 10-15-2003)
It's pretty amazing that this is the fourth time that Nintendo will have re-released one of its old Mario games, along with MARIO BROS. and passed it off to you, the gamer, for forty bucks. From that sentence alone, you might seem to think that I'm warnin... GOTHAM KNIGHT DVD Details Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)
DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June ... SMALLVILLE: Siren
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 02-10-2008)
I didn’t get a chance to review last week’s episode but let me say the best thing about it was seeing Lex get really evil by killing his brother, or having him killed. Some of you that read my Torchwood reviews know that I’ve compla... GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW: VOLUME ONE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
There are two reactions you might have to reading a critically acclaimed comics "classic" produced in the past. The first reaction is to drink it all in and to marvel at just how little the hype lives up to the reality of the experience. That's the rarer ... JLA/AVENGERS #1
by TONY WHITT (Fri 09-05-2003)
The world, and indeed the entire universe, is being invaded by creatures from another dimension, one similar to the normal plane of existence and yet very different. The JLA fight a creature calling itself Terminus, while the Avengers face an alien known ... Van Helsing
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Horror.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:The Sommers Company/Carpathian Pictures/Stillking Pictures/Universal Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman (Gabriel Van Helsing); Richard Roxburgh (Dracula); Kate Beckin... Comicscape - December 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-14-2005)
In the months leading to both INFINITE CRISIS and HOUSE OF M, we complained a lot about crossovers, continuity issues, and the awkward situation in which they place both publishers and readers. Oh hell, we complain about them every time Marvel or DC annou... Teen Titans Season 2
by John Sinnott (Thu 10-12-2006)
The TEEN TITANS return to DVD with their entire second season in one nice package. These thirteen episodes are just as good as the first season's with some action filled shows, a few comic episodes, and a new hero: Terra. The series is based on the rev... HEROES: Cautionary Tales
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 11-25-2007)
First things first, this is the best episode of the season. There’s some good action, finally some expected payoffs, and HRG is a badass again. I’ve been fairly critical of Heroes this season and I know some of you have complained, e... August Talks SHAZAM Plot Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-21-2007)
Comic Con 2007 may not begin until next week but we're still getting more details for various "previews" a week early. Today, the LA Times talked to screen writer John August on what we can expect from the story of SHAZAM! (Captai... BOO! It's Halloween!
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 10-30-2006)
Around this time of year you start to see these lists crop up such as "Top 10 Scariest Movies of All Time!" or "10 Goriest Films Ever Made!" or some other such list. I was thinking about this the other night when I caught part of Bravo... A Spider-Man For All Seasons, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 08-24-2002)
None of us ever had the character to ourselves - not really. From early in his illustrious crime-fighting career, there was a steadily increasing number of avid fans thrilling to his tragedy-tinged adventures. But sometimes, sitting alone with a stack of ... Day Break is Done!
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-04-2007)
The best example of why a 13 episode season of Battlestar Galactica would work that I’ve seen lately is Day Break. The plan was for the entire story to be told in only 13 episodes. If you didn’t catch it, or what ABC showed of ... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
...ke on the super hero squad."Having seen said pilot myself, I can safely say: no. No you wouldn't.If I get anymore emails on this subject from you fine folks, it will only result in yet another reader mail column such as this one, so for God's sake don... 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 ... The Absolute Authority
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 02-19-2002)
DC Comics is collecting the first 12 issues of WildStorm Productions' THE AUTHORITY in THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY VOLUME ONE, a 320-page slipcased, oversized (8 1/8" x 12 1/4") hardcover edition reprinting the run by Warren Ellis and artists Bryan Hitch and P... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (... A Football Smashed My Viper!
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 01-28-2007)
Sci-Fi Sunday’s literally just got started only to have them stalled a week for the Super Bowl. It can get very frustrating to have shows get put off because of sporting events. I’m actually glad I don’t follow the Simpson... Genre Music Scores: The Best of the 1990s
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-10-2000)
Looking back at the 1990s with an ear toward film music and a leaning toward the fantastic, we can identify plenty of effective, likable musical scores but only a few real milestones. Perhaps the major trend found in the decade was the true marriage – aki... Previewing X-Men Evolution's 'Spykecam'
by Frank Garcia (Fri 01-26-2001)
The buzzwords in the comics industry these days seems to be `Let`s Reboot!` With Marvel Comics> currently relaunching `from scratch` Ultimate books for Spider-Man> and X-Men, this activity has extended to Marvel`s animated series such as Spider-Man Unlimi... Around the World in Seventy Minutes
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
When it premiered in 1956, producer Mike Todd’s flamboyant cinematic incarnation of the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days, was the world’s most expensive and elaborate film, directed by... Marvel Heroes Losing Costumes?
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)
The age of spandex-clad super heroes may be slowly coming to an end... or so writer Grant Morrison and Marvel big shot Joe Quesada say about it.While talking to the London Sunday Times, Morrison gave his take on the coming possible evolution of the typica... Vintage Horner, Goblin on DVD, and even a touch of Eastwood
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-22-2001)
During two weeks of tragedy and outrage, we are given a few eager diversions, filmusically, with which to rest, recuperate, and invigorate senses otherwise numbed by current events. A pair of early and long-awaited Horner scores see their first-ever CD re... 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... Assemble Insert (Re-Release)
by Luis Cruz (Thu 02-26-2004)
What They SayFrom Masami Yuuki (the creator of PATLABOR), with Designs by Yutaka Izubuchi (LODOSS WARS), and Design Assist by Takehiko Ito (creator of OUTLAW STAR), comes an unabashed parody of everything Japanese including super-hero anime, idol singers,... Super Sentai Action Hour!
by Janet Houck (Thu 03-22-2007)
Today, we look at a staple of Japanese live-action TV. Super Sentai and other tokusatsu shows are not my own cup of tea; I was born a little too late to enjoy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on TV, and I just find the whole thing goofy. Regardless, this ... Shea's X-rated return
by Rob Allstetter (Sat 10-06-2001)
After a brief self-imposed hiatus from the small screen, actor John Shea, perhaps better known as Lex Luthor from LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, is returning to television in another series with comic-book roots: MUTANT X.Beginning in syndi... ELEKTRA-fying Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-20-2005)
Christophe Beck's unusually textured score for ELEKTRA is being heard in theaters this week, with a soundtrack album recently released on Varese Sarabande. The score opens with a heartfelt theme that achieves a notable emotive power not unlike the opening... Dragon Ball Z: Broly Double Feature
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-09-2007)
What They SayBroly: The Legendary Super Saiyan
A Saiyan warrior has arrived on Earth, and his plea for assistance has ignited a clash between Goku and Vegeta. Sparks fly as the two battle to be the one to confront the galaxy's new menace. Yet the true me... Moldiver
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-24-2001)
What They SayHiroshi Ozora meant to create a super powered suit to combat crime and make himself a media darling, but after his sister Mirai modified the suit to include high heels and silk stockings, he had to modify his plans. Now Mirai must defeat the ... SEGA acquires more of Marvel Library
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
According to a Press Release, SEGA has acquired the rights to develop and distribute games based on the following franchises: Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Iron ManMore from the Press Release:"Video games are an ideal medium to showc... Image Comics' THE PRO
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 04-12-2002)
Jimmy Palmiotti has released the cover to THE PRO --Image Comics’ controversial, 56-page one-shot by Garth Ennis, Amanda Conner and Palmiotti that is scheduled for July. “In a nutshell, it’s about the world’s first super-hero prostitute,” Palmiotti says... The Next Evolution of Mutant Kind
by Rob Allstetter (Sat 10-20-2001)
One of them shoots electricity out of his hands. Another can change his mass at will. One manipulates and reads emotions. And still another has strange cat-like abilities. No, they're not the X-Men, but rather they're the next best thing the characters o... Bah Humbug!
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 12-17-2006)
OK I enjoy the holidays as much as the next guy, spending time with family and friends and all that, but as a media junkie I get tired of it really quick. This week for example is riddled with reruns and holiday films that have already aired a do... Trevor Jones returns to THE DARK CRYSTAL by way of Marvel Nemesis and Gettysburg
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-30-2005)
After notable successes this year scoring such films as the cops and robbers action flick, CHAOS and the Japanese military thriller, AEGIS, as well as the celebrated re-release of his score for LOCH NESS, Trevor Jones returns on the spotlight again with a... The X-MEN Are Back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-01-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSJohn Ottman did double duty on X2, the sequel to X-MEN that opens this Friday. He served as both editor and composer of the soundtrack (a feat he tackled previously on THE USUAL SUSPECTS, APT PUPIL, and URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT ... Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre: Action/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Lions Gate Films.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Thomas Jane (Frank Castle/"The Punisher"); John Travolta (Howard Saint); Laura Harring; Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Will Patto... Comicscape Double Feature: Captain America and 300
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-14-2007)
Sometimes death sneaks up on you. I had every intention of devoting this week’s Comicscape to an in-depth look at the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s 300, which premiered last week to both box office success and mostly positive cri... Digital Distractions
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-26-2007)
I’m always looking for a distraction from the repeats of the summer, and even more so now that tennis is about to start and some of the few new summer shows out there are going to be off the air for a time. While browsing the web one day, I cam... SMALLVILLE: Action
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 10-28-2007)
The writers did a lot of stuff in this episode that back in season one would have gotten me really excited. But now, I’m a jaded Smallville fan and I know all of this foreshadowing won’t pay off. I can’t believe it has taken th... Hyperdoll
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-28-2000)
What They SayWhen Earth is threatened by attacks from a super-sized jellyfish, a giant, intelligent worm and other assorted villains, super-heroines Mew and Mica are here to defend the planet! Posing as two cute high school students to conceal their secre... Comicscape - June 18, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-18-2003)
OPINION First of all, our congratulations to Judd Winick and the team formerly on DC's GREEN LANTERN for being honored with a Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. The award was given for the highly con... POOTIE TANG
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 12-21-2001)
It’s a crazy world we live in, filled with all sorts of corruption: vice, murder, stealing, gorillas – we need a contemporary savior, a belt-wielding super hero… We need Pootie Tang. While reality would never, ever be able to provide such an incoherent sm... The Music is Flux
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-08-2005)
Award-winning film and television composer Graeme Revell has scored AEON FLUX, Karyn Kusama's sci-fi actioner starring Charlize Theron that opened last Friday, with a uniquely textured pattern of electronica/techno fused with sinewy melodies, painful intr... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... Webs. Robots. Wolves. Marionettes. And the Bad Color.
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-05-2004)
SIGNIFICANT NEW RELEASESDanny Elfman’s score for SPIDER-MAN 2 finally came out from Sony (92842), a couple weeks after the obligatory let’s-try-for-some-more-hit-singles song [IMG2R]oriented soundtrack. Sequel scores are always difficult, unless they comp... Cartoons on lil' DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-15-2004)
Central Park Media has been issuing first episodes of their anime titles in their inexpensive ANIME TEST DRIVE line for some time, each of which contains a discount coupon for the full editions of each title. ADV Films tries to up the ante by doing someth... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... "Heroes: Run"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Thu 02-15-2007)
This was supposed to be the week Claire meets her father, at least according to the promotions, but as is common for most ads for this series, it was inaccurate, to put it nicely. While the story did move forward for some characters, for some rea... WITCHBLADE - 'Parallax'
by Steve Fritz (Thu 06-14-2001)
There is a good test for measuring whether a television series will make it past its debut. It involves three simple questions, none of which can be asked until the second episode has aired. They are:1) Does the second episode deepen and/or flesh out elem... Dokkoida!? Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-13-2005)
What They SayThe rigorous and scientific selection of the power suit that will save the Galaxy Federation Police force continues. Hardly! While none one in the Cosmos house have realized that the A-Class criminals are neighbors to Dokkoida and Neruloid ... HEROES: Powerless
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 12-05-2007)
So, we’re finally here, the finale of volume 2 of Heroes and wow, was it jam packed with story. The thing about last season that was exciting was that by the finale the heroes had all come together for this big final even and battle. Now, ... Devil's Due acquires "Sheena"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-06-2007)
According to Newsarama, Devil's Due publishing has acquired the rights to the comic book Sheena: Queen of the Jungle.“Sheena is arguably the first female super-hero, predating even Wonder Woman," said Devil’s Due President Josh Blaylock.&... David Goyer off of "The Flash"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 02-03-2007)
David Goyer has revealed on his Blog that he is no longer writing and directing the upcoming film, The Flash, for Warner Bros. Pictures.Goyer writes:Well, I've been waiting a few months to relate this news -- but I am sad to say that my version of The Fla... Cross Country Weekender
by Matt Kamen (Thu 11-30-2006)
Welcome to the newly branded UK Cine, as named by Mark Humphreys of Northampton. Your copy of Elfen Lied volume one is in the mail. For regular readers, the column will be running on Wednesdays for the foreseeable future – be sure to update your ... Zak Penn begins on screenplay for THE AVENGERS
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-14-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Zak Penn has signed with Marvel Entertainment to pen the script for a live-action version of THE AVENGERS. Penn recently wrote the scripts for the past two X-MEN films and was working on a script for the upcoming HULK... Fans Unite!
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 12-31-2006)
This season has finally brought nighttime drama back to the forefront after so many seasons of reality TV domination. Series such as 24 and LOST grabbed viewers and network executives causing a glut of “me too” series, some top notch ... Zuda and the Future of Web Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-11-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape calamity! All you aspiring creators raise your hopes and put the coffee on, because DC Comics will open the golden gates to comic book professionalism in October. On Monday, The New Y...