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Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)
...ersion of Who Wants to be a Super Hero? in the U.K. Stan mentions that they’ve joked behind the scenes about doing a spin-off such as Who Wants to be a Super Villain?, now that could be really fun. Stan’s enthusiasm is contagious ... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Disguise
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 08-18-2007)
...pisode of Who Wants to be a Super Hero? features product placement so obnoxious that I almost forgot about the Dodge Fantasticar.
This episode is the conclusion to last week’s “To Be Continued” in which the heroes returned fr... 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 Watch a Wannabe Hero?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-22-2007)
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WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO? (SCIFI, 9PM PST)
OK, it’s the premiere of Stan Lee’s reality series where he tries to find the true next big super hero. Yeah the winner from last year, Feedback really went a long way,h... 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.... 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, dar... 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... 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 l... 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... 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... HEROES Askew
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-05-2007)
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WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO? (SCIFI, 9PM PST)
The heroes are divided into pairs for a competition involving Dr. Dark.
BURN NOTICE (USA, 10PM PST) Broken Rules
Michael poses as a thief to infiltrate a gang that has ... Digital Distractions
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-26-2007)
...nd review Who Wants to be a Super Hero? as well. I gave Flash Gordon a try and I was so excessively disappointed with what I saw I though that I’d give it a time and see where it’s going before making a final judgement. It feels m... 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... Summer Preview
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-09-2007)
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Who Wants to be a Super Hero?
Network: SCIFI Channel
Premiere Date: 07/25/2007
Stan Lee’s reality series featuring a bunch of super hero wannabes is back for a second season! Personally I thought this series was weak aft... 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... The Five Biggest Announcements from the San Diego Comic Con
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-29-2007)
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WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO? (SCIFI, 9PM PST)
This week the heroes are tested with their first encounter with a super villain!
BURN NOTICE (USA, 10PM PST) Unpaid Debts
Michael is hired to take a boat from Jamaican ... 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 ... 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... 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... 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... 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 - 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... 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... 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... 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! Unfortunate... Kidnapped
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-19-2007)
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WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO? (SCIFI, 9PM PST)
The heroes’ fears are realized in an intense challenge. Then, after a celebratory outing, some embarrassing facts are revealed about the contestants.
BURN NOTICE (US... Super Gals Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-27-2003)
What They SayThey\'re smart, they\'re hip, and they\'ll shop \'til they drop. Allow us to introduce the super chic SuperGALS!, the sharpest pack of high school escapees to ever roam the streets of Shibuya.
But watch out for their leader, Ran Kotobuki. Wh... 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... J. Michael Straczynski Kills Me
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-12-2007)
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WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO? (SCIFI, 9PM PST)
This week everyone participates in a mission putting them in disguises, plus they all get comic book covers!
BURN NOTICE (USA, 10PM PST) Wanted Man
Fionna hunts down an... Super Gals Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-28-2004)
What They SayAll across Shibuya, hearts are changing?but change never comes easy. Before anybody comes around, Ran, The World?s Greatest Gal, is gonna have to kick some butt! Ran and Mami are going from mortal enemies to friendly competitors?but Mami?s bu... Super Gals Season 2 Box Set (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-27-2006)
What They SayFinally - the Super GALS are back! For the first time ever on DVD, you can now catch season 2 of Super GALS and see the rest of Ran\'s adventures in Shibuya! The gang\'s all here: Ran, Miyu, Aya, Rei, Nii (er, Yuya), even monkey-boy Tatsuki. ... 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... "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... 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 ... 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... 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... 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... 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 - 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... Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-12-2008)
What They SayAs the Aerogater threat grows ever larger, the Federation opts to strike first with Operation SRW, an assault mission pitting the combined forces of the Hagwane and the Hiryu Kwai against the Aerogater's White Star fortress. But the sudden be... 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 ... 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 m... "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 ... 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... 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... Crimson Hero Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 12-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsuba TakanashiTranslated by:Naoko AmemiyaAdapted by:What They SayNobara's family wants her to inherit the role of "young mistress," serving rich patrons at her family's old-fashioned Japanese restaurant. No thanks! When Nob... A strange SUPER-tribute
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 09-17-2001)
It couldn't have been better (some might say 'poorly') timed if it tried. Last week, just days after the most horrific event in modern American history, the week's comics finally made it to store shelves only one day late. There, amongst the issues of AKI... Universal Wants SHINOBI Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-31-2007)
Universal has bought the rights for remaking the 2005 Japanese action/super powered ninja story, SHINOBI. The studio is planning Max Makowski to write and direct the remake. That plan also involves changing the setting of the original which was based... 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...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... Super Milk-Chan Show Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-08-2004)
What They SayUh-oh... Things are really bad this time.
An evil pork pusher is preying on piggies! The President has lost his prized pussy (cat)! Looks like it\'s up to Milk and company to answer the dangerous call to duty.
(But when the Milk Show techn... 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... 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 ... Super Gals Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-22-2003)
What They SayWhen Ran Kotobuki, the World\'s Greatest GAL, decides to help a friend, it\'s rarely with moderation. Playing mentor to a wannabe GAL, Ran performs feats that even she finds daunting! And to help a kendo student become national champion, Ran ... Super Gals Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-20-2003)
What They SayRan Kotobuki, the World\'s Greatest Gal, is back. No part of Shibuya is safe as she hunts relentlessly for those items essential to a gal\'s existence... namely fake nails, Hawaiian jewelry and karaoke. But some serious opposition is closing ... 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... Jiburiru Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)
What They SayNaoto and Rika continue with their \"training\" at a park, where Rika learns her new attack for her alter ego, Jiburiru. After calling it a day, Naoto stays behind at the park where Reina, the manager of Meimi\'s restaraunt, spots Naoto. One ... New Cutey Honey (Essential Anime Edition)
by Derek Guder (Tue 08-10-2004)
What They SayIn a futuristic world where evil comes in all shapes and sizes, she is the ultimate weapon. She\'s Cutey Honey, a one woman S.W.A.T. team whose android chassis is capable of changing at will into a dazzling array of hard-hitting, curvaceous b... 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... Junk Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 04-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Yoshihiro WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayHiro is a high school student refusing to go to school after a traumatic run-in with the local bullies. But his feeble life is forever changed when, one day, ... 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... 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... 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... Nana 7 of 7 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-26-2004)
What They SayNana\'s grandfather always wanted to capture the rainbow. After years of tinkering, he finally found a crystal that separates light from a rainbow into its seven basic colors. The experiment only needed to bake for a few more seconds. That\'s... Black Cat Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-10-2008)
What They SaySven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (a.k.a. bounty hunter): down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash just to get by. When a damsel in distress enlists his aid, Sven crosses paths wit... TV Wasteland: Heroes Cast Getting Larger
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 08-04-2008)
Heroes, like LOST, is a series that due to its nature can do virtually whatever it wants with characters and their relationship. Previously on Heroes, it has been made extremely plain that Nathan and Peter’s father is dead. Well, this season Arthur ... Futaba-kun Change! Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sat 04-03-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi AroTranslated by:Kuni KimuraAdapted by:What They SayA teenager's life isn't any easy one. Futaba's life used to be quite normal for a young man; high school, a place on the wrestling team, cute female classmates. Howev... Gad Guard Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-24-2004)
What They SayEveryone wants their own gad. But is it really something to be desired? Could it actually be a curse? A hitman comes to town to hunt down Katana, Catherine uses her friends for the chance of finding her own gad, and Aiko\'s father appears to ... Steam Detectives Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-08-2004)
What They SayNarutaki\'s cases have always had him putting his neck on the line?but never this close. Between the Crimson Scorpion and a masked villain bent on ridding the world of detectives, each step the boy detective takes could be his last.
On top o... THE 4400: Ghost in the Machine
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 08-28-2007)
It’s apparent that Tom (Joel Gretsch) will be the center of the few remaining episodes of this season. A lot happened to set up the season finale in this episode which sounds good, but had it not been for Tom it could have all played mediocre.&... Sexy Sailor Soldiers
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-23-2006)
What They SaySexy Sailor Soldiers Unite!
Nami Koishikawa\'s incredibly large breasts and curvaceous figure got her a lot of admirers, but she never really thought anything of it. Sure, she enjoyed wearing skimpy work uniforms that threatened to cause her... "Lost: The Man From Tallahassee"
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 03-23-2007)
From the beginning of LOST Locke was easily one of the most interesting characters. He started out as a super hero almost, ready to run and hunt and build, whatever had to be done to save the castaways. As the series progressed we learned ...