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Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
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... 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)
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... 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... Freemind: Who Wants To Be Normal?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-23-2002)
Preview
Artwork for Freemind #2. Click thumbnails for larger images.
"All he
wanted was to be normal."
That's the ad
line for Freemind, a modern day superhero boo... Marvel develops 'Planet Hulk' and 'Super Hero Squad' for animation (Tue 02-19-2008)
Marvel has publicly posted their quarterly earnings report. As is always the case, the report has several Easter Eggs for Comics2Film fans. Most interesting is the revelation of a 'Planet Hulk' direct-to-video animated feature, targeted for a February 20...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... Photo: Super Hero Super Bowl
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-02-2005)
Advertisers for this year's Super Bowl game hark back to the familiar in new commercials for TV's biggest event putting superheroes into the spotlight.
Cartoon heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America and Thor (photo) rush to the rescue in payment card ... 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... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Unsung Heroes II'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-13-2005)
Comic-Con
International in San Diego starts up tonight! Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today filmmaker Ryan Parrott
tells us about "Unsung Heroes II: Yell... 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... 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... Daredevil Interview: Ben Affleck Dares To Be A Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-12-2003)
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Continuing Comics2Film's
cove... 'Hulk' movie Super Hero Squad toy set (Sun 03-09-2008)
Here are photos of squishy-deformed toy characters in Marvel's "Super Hero Squad" line, derived from the 'Incredible Hulk' movie.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... 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 ... 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 ... 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... Hero fan films absent at this year's Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-29-2004)
Rumors have spread over the
past few weeks about a crack-down on fan films depicting intellectual property
of DC Comics/Warner Bros. being screened at the upcoming Comic-Con
International in San Diego. Freelance writer and fan film aficionado Eli
Mc... Hero Initiative coming to Motor City Con
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-15-2008)
From a press release
Los Angeles (May 14, 2008) – The Hero Initiative doesn’t want to bring you massive talent at just one convention this weekend, but rather two conventions! Hero will be at both Michigan’s Motor City Comic Con a... Brooke Shields drives Green Lantern crazy in 'New Frontier'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-14-2008)
Brooke Shields has a secret.
The star of NBC's new primetime drama 'Lipstick Jungle' is harboring a guilty little desire that is just waiting for an opportunity to be released: Brooke Shields wants to be a super hero.
"I'm so drawn to the concept... 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... 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... 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... 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. ... 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 - 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... David Goyer Talks Green Arrow: Super Max (Wed 04-11-2007)
From his blog on the internet's worst website, David Goyer writes about the just announced 'Super Max' "Is it real? The answer is "YES", it's a real project. It's just in the early stages of development, but amongst the tidal wave of super-hero movies ...'Iron Man' Super Bowl spot to go online Sunday (Sun 02-03-2008)
Paramount Pictures have released a new image from the movie 'Iron Man', along with the following info about the characters debut during the multi-million dollar advertising delivery package known as Super Bowl XLII: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entert...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... 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... 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 Hero' gets DGA nomination
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 01-13-2008)
Inside Travolta's super hero premiere (Tue 04-13-2004)
Tonight on ET, we'll take you behind the spotlight with 'The Punisher' star Laura Harring, as she prepped and primped for the film's red carpet premiere Monday night!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... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Sally Samson: Super-Sitter'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-08-2005)
It's less than a week until
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd slings the
scoop on "Sally S... Mark Steven Johnson says 'Ghost Rider' more monster than super-hero (Sat 12-02-2006)
"My thing was that there was so many comic book movies being made I wanted to make something different. So I didn't want to set it in New York. Ghost Rider doesn't put on a leotard and jump out the window. He's not that kind of guy. It's more like a monst...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... 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... 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... Feature: The SCIFI Digital Press Event
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 09-30-2008)
... all gave Who Wants to be a Super Hero? a shot so if any network can do something offbeat and interesting with the reality/gameshow formula, hopefully it’s the SCIFI Channel. We’ll know soon enough as the new series Chase and Estate of Pani... 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... 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... "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... 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 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:
ROUTE 666 issue one
© CrossGen comics
5) SAVAGE DRAGON #100 - While Marvel and DC continue to grab most ... 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... SUPER TUESDAY: Top 10 Comic Book Presidents
by Chad Derdowski (Tue 11-04-2008)
It’s Election Day, and if you haven’t already voted, I sincerely hope you’re planning on doing so. Come on folks, I know the Marvel vs. DC event of the nineties soured you on the democratic process, but you’ve got to give it anoth... YTV Airs "Super" Weekend with "Batman," "Superman," "JLU," and "Smallville"
by Jim Harvey (Tue 03-01-2005)
To celebrate the arrival of "Smallville" and new episodes of "JLU" on the Canadian youth channel YTV, the network will air a full weekend of Super-hero themed shows, including "Justice League," "Batman," a "Superfriends" marathon, and the original two "Su... 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 - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... Comicscape - 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... Blade 2: Donnie Yen Interview
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2002)
Donnie Yen and The Blood Pack in Blade 2
Many U.S. moviegoers got their first good look at Donnie Yen
last year when his 1993 martial arts movie Iron Monkey was
released domestically by Miramax pictures. But Yen, lik... 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... "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 ... Comics2FreddiePrinzeJr?
by Michael Mason (Tue 06-11-2002)
A Paul Fischer interview quoted at Moviehole.net had some interesting tidbits on Freddie Prinze Jr and the world of comic book movies.
Despite his disappointment at being passed on for the title role in
Spider-Man and the fact that he actually wrote a s... 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... 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... 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... Brandon Vietti spills the beans on season 2 of 'Legion of Super Heroes'
by Kevin Leung (Mon 08-06-2007)
New characters, bigger baddies, and bolder stories await fans in the second season of the 'Legion of Super Heroes' on the WB. The second season was previewed last week at San Diego Comic-Con. Comics2Film caught the panel and also spoke with director Bra... 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... 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... 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... 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... The Life and Times of Barbara Gordon - Batgirl!
by Christopher Moshier (Wed 10-16-2002)
Jason
Lethert
contributed to this article
Sure, Barbara Gordon is the brains behind the hottest group of superheroes on TV -
Birds of Prey, but it's a long and winding road that has brought the
character to that point. Few comic characters ... DVD Review of DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures
by Tim Janson (Wed 09-10-2008)
During one of the episodes on this two DVD set, some aliens are using a machine to bore into the surface of the Earth. The Atom, in an incredibly timed line exclaims, “Stop this boring action!” I’m tempted to say I could not ag... 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 ...