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X-MEN: EVOLUTION
by Steve Fritz (Mon 10-30-2000)
When I first heard of the new animated series based on the Marvel`s X-Men, what didn`t impress me was the subject matter. I`ll be honest and say the last series on Fox Kids left me cold with its over-dramatic, if not darn right soap-operatic, tone and hon... X-Men Origins:Wolverine
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-05-2007)
...ot; "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar an... New X-MEN Spin-off in the Works?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-28-2008)
... upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine or merely a new title for the already announced Young X-Men currently in development.Since X-Men: First Class is a mini-series arc published between the fall of 2006 to spring of 2007 and it followed a young Cyclops, ... 
X-MEN: MAGIK
by James Busbee (Thu 10-05-2000)
One of the most overlooked aspects of writer Chris Claremont’s original run on the Uncanny X-Men was his ability to create endless, completely believable worlds for his heroes to visit. Whether the X-Men visited the Japanese underworld, the Scottish coast... X-MEN: MAGIK
by James Busbee (Wed 10-04-2000)
One of the most overlooked aspects of writer Chris Claremont’s original run on the Uncanny X-Men was his ability to create endless, completely believable worlds for his heroes to visit. Whether the X-Men visited the Japanese underworld, the Scottish coast... X-MEN: X-Planations
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 07-12-2000)
So, you`re all ready to see what`s supposed to be the summer`s next blockbuster, X-Men, only there`s one problem. You have absolutely no idea what an `X-Man` is. Sure, you`ve seen the sly Senator Kelly mock-TV ads, which warn that mutants are nasty and ev... X-MEN PREQUELS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 06-28-2000)
To prepare for this summer`s X-Men movie, Marvel Comics has released three X-Men movie prequel comics: X-Men Movie Prequel: Magneto, X-Men Movie Prequel: Rogue and X-Men Movie Prequel: Wolverine. And who can blame them? If all goes well, the movie could f... X-Men Origins
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-06-2006)
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-FiProduction Company: Marvel Studios IncDistributors: 20th Century FoxProject Phase: In DevelopmentWho's In It: Ian McKellenWho's Making It: Avi Arad (Producer), Sheldon Turner (Writer), Stan Lee (Executive Producer), Hutch Par... X-MEN
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-14-2000)
When the eagerly anticipated X-Men movie reached theatres this summer, it turned out to be a rarity: a big-budget Hollywood adaptation of a comic book that pleased both fans and newcomers. The result paid off handsomely for distributor 20th Century Fox; n... X-MEN: Tyler Mane on Playing Sabretooth (Thu 06-01-2000)
Last Monday, we ran a brief excerpt of Tyler Mane`s question-and-answer session with X-Men fans at the Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention. Here are some more of his comments regarding playing the role of Sabretooth and working with the ...X2: X-MEN UNITED
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-04-2003)
When I was a kid, superhero movies sucked. No, not just in movies that were poorly made, but all of them. Comic-books presented the kinds of stories that just couldn't be made into movies, which is one of the reasons readers cherished them so much. Anythi... WOLVERINE: ORIGINS
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-15-2006)
By this sixth issue of WOLVERINE: ORIGINS, Daniel Way and Steve Dillon have made it clear: the short, hairy guy with the claws used to be the worse person on the planet, mutant or human. Besides the usual "WEAPON X X-POSED!" hints that Marvel dropped thr... UNCANNY X-MEN #400
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-17-2001)
As if our favorite mutants didn't have enough to deal with... Not only are they hated by humanity and hunted by U-Men mutant wannabes who want to harvest their organs, they're also being gunned for by a new baddie, a mysterious being calling himself the S... WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 04-20-2006)
This first issue of WOLVERINE: ORIGINS continues where the 40th issue of Logan's main series left off. After obtaining his sword from the demon lord Muramasa and embarking on a bloody quest for revenge, we still don't really know who Wolverine's after. Ha... Jackman Talks X-MEN 2
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-13-2001)
Hugh Jackman has been talking about the coming X-MEN sequel, though he is very careful not to reveal a thing.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Jackman addressed questions on whether the film will further explore the origins of his character, Wolverine, saying, ... X-Men 3
by Development Heck (Fri 12-30-2005)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Action/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Marvel Entertainment.Project Phase: Pre-production.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Grammer, Vinnie Jones, Eric Dane.Who'... ULTIMATE X-MEN
by Russell Lissau (Wed 12-20-2000)
Before you read the first issue of Ultimate X-Men, you’ve got to do one important thing: Forget everything you know about Professor Charles Xavier’s merry band of mutants.Forget the heroes you love. Forget the villains you hate. Forget the costumes. Forge... Three More Confirmed for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-20-2008)
Dead Pool, Wraith and Silver Fox are now confirmed characters for the upcoming origin tale of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Ryan Reynolds is playing Dead Pool, Lynn Collins is indeed Kayla Silverfox and Black Eyed Peas mus... Agent Zero & Barnell Revealed for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
The cast of Marvel characters continues to grow for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Just Jared reported earlier that "Lost" star Dominic Monaghan has joined the cast as Barnell Bohusk (Beak) while Variety is reporting that Daniel Henney is on boa... New Promo Pic For WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-07-2008)
I'm a bit curious on why the first two promo pictures for 20th Century Fox's upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine are so generic but perhaps, they're saving the more exciting stills for last. I'll put the latest photo from Empire Magazine and the first promo... First Set Photo for WOLVERINE Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-22-2008)
The first set photo of X-Men Origins: Wolverine has appeared online courtesy of Australian newspaper The Southland Times. The snapshot doesn't really show much and there is no significant sign that it's even the set for the movie in question but that... Will.i.am Talks Wraith for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-21-2008)
Singer/actor Will.i.am has talked to MTV about his upcoming role of John Wraith in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He will be co-starring alongside Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Daniel Henney and Lyn... Gambit is Cast, Dead Pool Update for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
... upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine. But it's not a new rumor. Comingsoon reported this a few weeks back and it's still under Movie Rumor Control until someone gets a confirmation from the production. For now Maniacs, there's a possibility that Mr. Reyn... WOLVERINE Ready for War in New Set Pics
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-11-2008)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is the origin tale of Marvel's iconic (and clawed) superhero. The plan by the studios Fox and Marvel and director Gavin Hood is introduce the character and eventually bridge the gap of his character to the events that took place i... Comicscape: Waiting for the Trade: What Will Happen to Monthly Comics?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-13-2008)
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X-Men Origins Jean Grey $3.99
Birth, death, rebirth, death, rebirth, death.
Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at comicscape@mania.com. Comicscape: The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-30-2008)
...r’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine started a great deal of well-deserved buzz. Seriously, it looks phenomenal, though an official version hasn’t made its way online yet. The panel for Frank Miller’s adaptation of Will Eisner&rsquo... Top Maniacal Rumors: More Hulk, Raimi Flashbacks and Craven Screams
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-01-2008)
...r’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine spin-off, says inside sources. While neither Marvel nor Sony could confirm this rumor, the studio has been looking into writing and casting calls for the possible Venom movie.
Torchwood’s John Barrowman... Danny Huston Hunts After WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-16-2008)
Danny Huston has been cast as a young William Stryker for the upcoming spin-off X-Men Origins: Wolverine, reports Joblo. Thespian Bryan Cox originally played the character in X2: X-Men United. Hugh Jackman returns as the clawed hero while Liev Schreiber t... More Set Photos for WOLVERINE Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
A week after the last batch, some more set photos have appeared online for Fox's upcoming prequel X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Director Gavin Hood is going to introduce the character from childhood and eventually bridge the gap of the clawed superhero charac... What Women Don’t Want
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-14-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another serving of Comicscape calamity, where we rise above the fray and endorse insight over insults, and wisdom over whining. Once again, thanks to everyone for your praise and criticism in the comments secti... Comicscape - May 17, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-17-2006)
You guys didn't exactly nail me with letters about INFINITE CRISIS, so I can't run a huge mail column this week. But, after reading some of the commentary about INFINITE CRISIS last week, both on COMICSCAPE and elsewhere, I've reconsidered some of my reac... Marvel Comics vs Science: The 5 Most Absurd Superhero Origins
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-18-2008)
If there's one thing Stan Lee knew, it was how to create cool, interesting characters that would last for decades and become classic superheroes. And that's a relief, since it's arguable this is in fact the only thing Stan Lee knew, judging by the nonsens... First Glimpse at New WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-14-2008)
And that first glimpse, courtesy of USA Today, looks exactly like the old Wolverine we've seen from the X-Men films. White tank-top? Check. Claws? Check. Angry expression? Check. While revealing the new promo pic for X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the star Hug... 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 ... Klingons, Super Models & Conan, Oh My!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)
...d’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine production is underway deep in the heart of a New Zealand forest. In fact, the location is the same as the one used for Fangorn Forest in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which is how we got the rumor in the first place... Top Maniacal Rumors: Miller's Lantern, Mignola Hell and Super Paris
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-15-2008)
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X-Men Origins: Magneto on Hold by Goyer?
Rumor: With X-Men Origins: Wolverine getting prepped for a May 2009 release, director David Goyer was asked on the status of that other X-spin-off Magneto. It seems, judging from his r... Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)
Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc... WOLVERINE Shooting in Fangorn Forest?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-07-2008)
Okay, so it's not really called "Fangorn Forest" but LOTR fans and New Zealanders catch my drift here. Some unsuspecting riders on a LOTR tour in New Zealand had a chance to see X-Men Origins: Wolverine in production. They caught a glimpse of Hu... One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another dive into the shallow end of Comicscape! Last week’s none-too-scientific analysis of the many 1990s throwbacks plaguing the industry generated a lot of comments, but little mail. I intended to run... Edward Norton Getting Angry for HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
... 13, 2008.X-Men Origins: Wolverine will hit theaters May 1, 2009. Comicscape: Dan Didio’s Countdown to Internet Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-25-2008)
Leadership stands as a thankless role, in which those in charge must accept the blame for everyone or redistribute accolades equally. Fanboys across the Internet have been buzzing for the past week or so about Dan Didio—the Senior Vice Presiden... Top Maniacal Rumors: Soft Punisher, Hard Chucky and Sharky Sequels
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-22-2008)
...es on the X-Men Origins: Wolverine Set?
Rumor: The latest rumor revolving around the next installment in 20th Century Fox involves director Gavin Hood taking a few days off, only to come back and find a major set piece designed opposite of... PREVIEW: X-Men Legends
by James Stevenson (Fri 09-03-2004)
When Activision invited Cinescape to check out the newest build of X-MEN LEGENDS, we jumped at the chance. After getting several hours with the game, it may go down as the best X-MEN game ever.X-MEN LEGENDS is for all intents and purposes a beat 'em up ga... Wolverine, Avatar & Underworld 3 Shooting Dates
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
New shooting schedule dates have been published online courtesy of NZ Film & Video Technician's Guild. The list mentions X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Avatar 3-D and Underworld 3 (prequel). It also mentions Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones which is alread... Men of Valor
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Wed 10-27-2004)
Since 2015 revolutionized the military-based first person shooter genre, you can't swing a dead cat in a videogame store without knocking over piles of WWII and Vietnam based shooter games. For those of you not in the know, let's hop in the Action... MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SERIES BASED ON X-MEN, WOLVERINE (Sun 12-09-2007)
NEW YORK, NY - December 9, 2007 - Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today plans to publish two new manga series based on Marvel Entertainment's highly popular X-Men serie...Toy Maniac: Marvel Legends Action Figures Q&A
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-10-2008)
... how many X-Men Origins: Wolverine figures will there be?
Marvel/ Hasbro: Lots of great product planned here, but we can't let you in on thedetails just yet…it's just too early.
Mania: Will there ever be a retro T... Box Office Report: CASPIAN Scores Victory for Disney
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-18-2008)
...r’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine do, I wonder, since yet another comic adaptation seems ready to kick off next summer’s tent pole season…
Hello Maniacs and welcome to the latest Mania Box Office report. While Iron Man is still obviously... Code Name: Golden - A Conversation with X-MEN Author Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
The X-Men film may not be out until July 14, but Christopher Golden is already excited. After all, the paperback version of his X-Men novel, X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE, will be out May 1. `Of all the media tie-in stuff I`ve done, it`s one of the books I`m... Publisher releases partial list of 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME
by Eric Moro (Thu 09-20-2001)
"You have voted; we have tallied the results; and come October and November, we will reveal to you the 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME, celebrating Marvel's 40-year history," said Director of Editorial Operations Bob Greenberger to a packed Comic-C... Batman Begins' Tone Influencing WOLVERINE?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-30-2008)
Leading star Hugh Jackman has finally talked to the media about his upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine and it seems the film is getting inspiration in "tone" from a previously released superhero movie. Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. The actor... First look of Liev Schreiber As CREED
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-04-2008)
Some new Sydney set photos have appeared online for X-Men Origins: Wolverine which gives us an chance to check out Liev Schreiber in his Victor Creed persona-military days alongside Hugh Jackman's character. The film will hit theaters May 1, 2009.There's ... MUSEUM 2 Shifts to May 2009, AVATAR Pushed Back
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-12-2007)
...n 2009:
X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE will hit theaters May 1, 2009.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2:ESCAPE FROM THE SMITHSONIAN will hit theaters May 22, 2009.
ICE AGE 3 will hit theaters July 1, 2009.
AVATAR 3-D will hit theaters December 18, 2009. Disney Moves PERSIA Release & More
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-21-2008)
...hero tale X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
The studio also has Old Dogs, a sequel to last year's Wild Hogs, hitting theaters on April 10, 2009.
Their futuristic cop actioner Surrogates, starring Bruce Willis, will debut for the Thanksgiving holidays&n... Smit-McPhee Cast for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-25-2007)
Nobody knew how far back they'd be going into Logan's life until the latest casting announcement. The 11-year-old actor Kodi Smit-McPhee has been cast by Fox to play young Logan in X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE. McPhee (Romulus, My Father) will begin filming h... Knepper Battles With WOLVERINE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-20-2007)
Placing this under Rumor Control until we get a confirmation but still passing along that Robert Knepper may be the next actor cast for X-MEN ORIGINS:WOLVERINE. The Denver Post has reported that the actor is among those possibly cast for the film, set to ... 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... Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en... Getting Raw with Thomas Jane
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-08-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the unknown with Comicscape! San Diego Comic-Con has left me with rant material for the rest of the calendar year and beyond. Marvel’s decision to publish Amazing Spider-Ma... New Updates for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-10-2008)
While Australia may be getting no cash from Justice League Mortal, the same can't be said for its other superhero film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. SHH reports that the origin tale of the clawed hero has brought in an estimated 60 million to Sydney as ... Child Logan Recast in WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-02-2008)
Due to a schedule conflict with the upcoming apocalyptic thriller The Road, young actor Kodi Smit-McPhee had to drop out of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The Australian site here reports that Perth resident Troye Mellet will instead play the part of young Log... Michelle Monaghan Confirms Possible WOLVERINE Role
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-19-2008)
While on the set of Eagle Eye, reporter Heather Newgen had a chance to ask the actress about the rumors of her playing Silver Fox in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Surprisingly, she answered the question though it's still up in the air whether she will play th... The Blob Has Been Cast for WOLVERINE?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)
...racter in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.. If true, he would be joining Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Will.i.am, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Daniel Henney and Lynn Collins. Director Gavin Hood is leading the project, based o... Drawing Blood with Steve Niles
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
IDW published Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s vampire miniseries, 30 Days of Night, in 2002. Launched with little fanfare, the book turned into a sleeper hit with sequels, spin-offs, and word of a film adaptation following shortly thereafter.... Altered Lives, Altered Loves: Tiptree Award Winner Suzy McKee Charnas
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
Winning the Tiptree Award for feminist science fiction caps a fascinating chapter in the writing life of Suzy McKee Charnas. Thirty years after the writing of the first book in the dystopian Holdfast Chronicles, Charnas finishes the series with THE CONQUE... AUSTRALIA Wraps, Jackman Ready for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-18-2007)
According to the Australian-based newspaper Sunday Herald Sun, director Baz Luhrmann will be wrapping his Western epic AUSTRALIA by Friday, giving Hugh Jackman the clear to begin shooting X-MEN ORIGINS:WOLVERINE in the next few weeks, a film also schedule... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... WGA Update: Projects Like JLA in Question
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-11-2007)
...head with X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE even without a full cast attached, based on the script treatment that they do have. With previous X-Men films, the studio had the luxury of rewrites from Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn to fit the casting choices for those... HULK Trailer in March? Marvel Release Lineup
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
...08 releaseX-Men Origins: Wolverine, Fox - Director engaged; scheduled for May 1, 2009 release Marvel Character Animated TV ProjectsFantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes, Moonscoop SAS (France) - 26, 30-minute episodes airing internationally. Spectacu... MARVEL Updates Slate of Projects
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
...8 release X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Fox - Director engaged, slated for May 1, 2009 releaseMarvel Character Animated TV ProjectsFantastic Four, Moonscoop SAS (France) - 26, 30-minute episodes; Running Internationally. Spider-Man, Sony - In development; ... WOLVERINE Details Leaked Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-03-2007)
A plot detail has surfaced online for X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE courtesy of Stuff.co.nz. The information gives shooting locations, timing for one explosive scene, budget and what time (decade) the events of this tale takes place. If you'd like to know this... Maggie Q is Silver Fox in WOLVERINE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-23-2007)
We know from previous press releases that the new X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE film will be based on the Marvel Weapon X source material and the Frank Miller graphic novels. Well, Robert Sanchez over at IESB has shed some light on one of the characters from t... X-MEN: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS
by Jason Henderson (Thu 07-06-2000)
In a quiet Connecticut town, two children, a girl and a boy, run from their house in the middle of the night. Their parents have been slain before their eyes, and now they run, without thinking, to the grounds of their elementary school. Their parents’ ki... X-MEN VISIONARIES: JOE MADUREIRA
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-08-2000)
There`s something odd about Marvel`s pumping out a collection like X-Men Visionaries: Joe Madureira. Here, Marvel urges the reader to simply enjoy the art—which is remarkable—and ignore the stories, which have great gaping holes struck through them. Why? ... X-MEN Director: Bryan Singer
by Steve Fritz (Mon 07-17-2000)
The recently released Sabretooth action figure comes with one additional doll, a dead policeman. Bryan Singer pointed out that the cop`s face is actually his own. So, he admits, he does have his own action figure, even if the way it came about he finds ra... X-MEN: On Location, Part 2
by Bryan Cairn (Fri 04-07-2000)
In terms of heroes and villains, the X-Men universe is filled with some of the coolest and most colorful characters around. It must have been hard to nail down who should appear in the movie. Once that was determined, it should have been even more difficu... THE X-MEN: Senator Kelly Speaks! A conversation with Bruce Davison
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-22-2000)
`Invisibility!` laughs actor Bruce Davison. `My favorite super power, I guess, would be invisibility. As an actor, I always try to be invisible as possible. That’s how I felt in life. As a kid, I was always trying to be the invisible person.`Bruce Davison... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-14-2007)
Leave it to the comics industry to drop about three things at once in around one week, all worthy of discussion in this week’s Comicscape. DC’s Countdown reached its half-way point last week, World War Hulk wrapped today, and Marvel very ... The X-Men Evolve for season two
by Rob Allstetter (Sat 09-15-2001)
The Xavier Institute is about to get a little more crowded. When the second season of Kids' WB!'s X-MEN: EVOLUTION which takes the bulk of Marvel's mutant characters and turns them into teenagers for a Saturday morning audience gets underway on Sept. 29... X-MEN: Len Wein
by Craig D. Reid (Wed 07-19-2000)
If you think Wolverine`s creator enjoyed the great outdoors and beauty of the backwood trails of Canada while growing up, you`re wrong. Len Wein was born and raised in the Bronx in New York City, attended college out on Long Island, Farmingdale specifical... Seeking Seven Soldiers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-08-2006)
Let me preface this week’s Comicscape with a few words about Seven Soldiers. First, the column contains major spoilers. If you plan to read the trade paperbacks, skip to the listings. Though, if you can live with reading spoiler... X-MEN LEGENDS
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-23-2004)
The beat 'em up is a genre that has quietly faded to the side and hasn't had many revolutions on the consoles in recent years. X-MEN LEGENDS takes that style of gameplay, adds a ton of depth to it, four-player support and quite frankly is one of the best ... The Entrepreneurial Spirit
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
October 8, 2001
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Taking Stock
Propelled by the cataclysmic events of September 11th, the US economy continues to plumb new depths. While financial fallout continues to spr... X-MEN: THE SEARCH FOR CYCLOPS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 10-11-2000)
Evil has many faces. But what if one day you woke up and discovered that one of them was your own? To make matters worse, what if it was one you didn’t even recognize? Sound confusing? Then welcome to Cyclops’ world. Struck with amnesia and merged with on... THE X-MEN: On Location
by Bryan Cairn (Thu 04-06-2000)
In a dimly lit distillery turned seedy Canadian redneck trucker bar, something`s about to go down. An enraged and hulking patron with a sharp knife suddenly lunges at a stranger sporting a distinctive pointy hairstyle, a leather jacket, and lumberjack shi... Fun with Retconning
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-19-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another fun-filled ride into the gaping maw of Comicscape. I’ve listened in at various corners of the World Wide Web, where the cool kids hang out. While smoking their Camels cigarettes and wearing their b... X-MEN: ROAD TRIPPIN'
by Jason Henderson (Wed 07-12-2000)
X-Men: Road Trippin` is a diverting if highly uneven collection of stories--culled helter-skelter from about twenty-five years of X-Men and X-Men-related comics--that play in some way or another off the concept of the `road trip,` or at the very least the... MEN IN BLACK and JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES
by Steve Fritz (Mon 09-18-2000)
About a decade ago, television networks began absorbing and/or tying up independent animation studios. The payoff is it`s now much harder for independent animation studios to survive. Networks that used to be interested in buying new series from them are ... The Advantages of Digital Comics and Why I Will Never Like Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-13-2006)
No one tires of arguing about the future, even comic readers. Though we often find ourselves embroiled in the latest round of delays, controversy, and creator antics, in the back of every fan's mind looms a storm that won't veer to the east and leave us ... X-Men Legend II: Rise of Apocalypse Arrives for PSP
by News Editor (Thu 10-20-2005)
The epic battle to save humankind continues on the PSP system with the release of X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse. Building on the deep customization and storyline of the console games, X-Men Legend II: Rise of Apocalypse for the PSP features fo... X-MEN: David Hayter - Part I
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 08-03-2000)
He`s the X-Man you never knew. Shortly before X-Men finally opened on July 14, many fans were surprised to learn that an unknown screenwriter named David Hayter was receiving sole `Screenplay` credit. Director Bryan Singer and executive producer Tom DeSan... Two takes on X-MEN 2
by Eric Moro (Mon 07-23-2001)
While promoting his work on OSMOSIS JONES at the Comic-Con International: San Diego, producer Zak Penn let loose his latest project screenwriting chores on the upcoming X-MEN 2. How can this be, cry loyal fan boys the world over? Apparently, both David H... X-MEN
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-13-2000)
Well, for X-Men fans, the dream has finally come true: a multi-million dollar, star-studded movie version of their favorite comic book characters. I’ll leave it to those fans to debate whether this is a worthy adaptation of the source material. As for the... Exposing X-TREME X-MEN
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 09-30-2002)
Marvel Comics has released a preview of X-TREME X-MEN: X-POSE #1, the two-issue mini-series that launches on Nov. 13.X-TREME X-MEN: X-POSE is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Arthur Ransom and covers by Rodolfo Migliari. It involves two TV reporter... X-MEN News: Sabretooth at L.A. Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 05-22-2000)
X-Fans got a treat at the Los Angles comic Book and Science Fiction Convention on Sunday May 21, when Tyler Mane (who plays Sabertooth in the highly anticipated film) showed up on stage to answer questions from the audience. Fliers for the event had impli... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... Comicscape January 26, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-26-2005)
My thanks to everyone who has already written in with well wishes for my future success, and to those who wrote in with suggestions for my last two columns. Of the many interesting ones that came in, the one that had the sort of "last word" quality that ... X-MEN: On Set with the Cast and Crew
by Bryan Cairns (Thu 05-04-2000)
`I am Apocalypse,` imitates director Bryan Singer, adapting the villain`s voice from the popular cartoon series. Okay, so someone`s in a jovial mood and why not? Singer and Executive Producer Tom DeSanto have had some pretty impressive toys to play wit... Good-Bye, American Virgin
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another colossal Comicscape creation! This week, I’m writing something of a eulogy for a series cancelled long before its time – Steven Seagle and Becky Cloonan’s American Virgin, which ended last ... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... .hack//ENEMY TCG Wins Origins Award (Wed 07-07-2004)
(Norfolk, VA?June 29, 2004) - During a ceremony at the 2004 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH, Decipher's .hack//ENEMY Trading Card Game received the Origins Award For Best Trading Card Game of 2003. "Decipher is thrilled by and appreciative of this indus...Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-13-2000)
Well, it has taken almost 40 years, but finally, X-MEN has come to town. In the beginning it was Professor X, Cyclops, Beast, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and The Angel donned in blue and gold and sporting the familiar X insignia versus Magneto, Mastermind, Toad... Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)
We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi... Comicscape: Five Problems with American Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-28-2008)
The mainstream American comic industry never fails to alternately enthrall and enrage fans. Big-selling independents like Image, IDW, and Dark Horse offer fresh alternatives, but Marvel and DC still rule the roost. Both companies carry a stable ... MYSTERY MEN
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-26-2000)
The mythology of the superhero, with which nearly every member of society is familiar in some way or another, is a fertile field for satire, as was once the super spy genre, and MYSTERY MEN very nearly pulls off a good one, but stumbles with a good lookin... X-MEN LEGENDS sequel announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-21-2004)
After proving to be a critical and commercial hit with consumers, Activision has announced plans to create a sequel to their best-selling X-MEN LEGENDS video game. Raven Software, the developer of the first game, will return to create the follow-up (which... The creator of SPIDER-MAN INDIA speaks
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-10-2004)
25-year-old Jeevan Kang is living one of his dreams: he gets to create a new spin on one of his beloved childhood characters, Spider-Man. Kang is the writer/artist working on SPIDER-MAN INDIA, the Indian counterpart to Marvel's Manhattan-based wall-crawle... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... DST Signs X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND License With Marvel
by News Editor (Thu 02-02-2006)
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles recently signed its newest license, Marvel character based upcoming blockbuster X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND. Under an agreement with Marvel Entertainment, DST will start development and production of several collectible pro... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)
The Board of Trustees for the Marshall Public Library called a bureaucratic time-out on Wednesday of last week regarding the removal of Craig Thompson's BLANKETS and Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME. The board had intended to vote on the removal of the books af... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous edition of Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday night after hosting over 125,000 attendees and selling out the Convention Center. I stayed home this year, rather than brave the c... Comicscape - April 5, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-05-2006)
Rising quickly in world of small press and self-published comics, the New Radio has begun carving its own space of avant-garde comics-as-literature. The New Radio is the brainchild of Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade. Cahill's first published effort, the one-sho... 2007: The Year in Review, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-04-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to the second part of the Comicscape’s 2007: The Year-in Review. Last week, I touched on five of the biggest stories in comics from the past year. This week, we’ve got a few more. Thankfully, the ... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-07-2007)
After over a year of delays, Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier will hit comic shops next Wednesday, November 14th. The Black Dossier has been the source of controversy and speculation ... Splitting Superman: The Siegel Victory
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-02-2008)
Last Wednesday, Judge Stephen G. Larson of the United States District Court, Central District of California handed down an historic ruling in the legal battle over Superman. As of right now, the heirs of Jerry Siegel—his widow Joanne Siegel and daug... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men, Part 3
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-27-2000)
Ray Park seems to be making a living out of playing villains cloaked in makeup. This is true of his latest role, that of Toad in X-Men, but the character allowed him to break the mold at least a little bit: although still covered in green greasepaint, his... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another skull-burning installment of Comicscape. Last week, I asked for readers to submit their Marvel jokes for the chance to replace Al Brown, the column’s joke writer and a future federal inmate. ... Gordon Smith on Making Up X-MEN.
by Rob Alstetter (Tue 07-11-2000)
Like the way Mystique looks in the X-Men movie? Think Wolverine`s claws are cool? You can thank Gordon Smith, X-Men`s makeup supervisor for all the magic. Smith, who spends a great deal of time in research and development, came up with a wide assortment ... Air TV Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-01-2007)
What They SayYukito is a traveling performer - a wanderer. He survives with only the clothes on his back, a puppet, and a story from his mother -- the story of “The Girl in the Sky.� He doesn’t know who or where s... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... Berry: X-MEN 2 & BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-07-2001)
While promoting MONSTERS BALL in New York, Halle Berry fielded questions about X-MEN 2 and JAMES BOND 20.When asked if she was going to be in the next Bond film, Berry answered, "You know what, I don't know and the truth is I'm trying to work out the date... Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-20-2008)
Robert Kirkman’s done it again. The revered scribe of Invinvible, The Walking Dead, and The Astounding Wolf-Man has thrown down a gauntlet for comic creators. Over at Comic Book Resources last Wednesday, Kirkman recorded a video that sugge... Comicscape - July 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-13-2005)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful. This is my last column before San Diego Comic Con. After the con, I'll have a lot to write about, depending on what I catch while there. Most of the time, I'll talk to publishers about my own proposed miniseries (IMMORTALS)... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
First, an apology: whereas I intended to run a reader response column to last week's COMICSCAPE about comics in the classroom, I've decided to run an original column instead. I only received a handful of letters and while all were original and several lea... Bible Black Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-02-2003)
What They SayThe prequel to one of the most graphic titles in Kitty Media History!
Long before Minase revived the Magic Club with his sex magic, the original club was run by Miss Takashiro. When she was a student alongside the future school nurse, Miss ... Comicscape - May 10, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-10-2006)
All right, I can finally stop buying INFINITE CRISIS books. It's over. Yes, there's the BRAVE NEW WORLD special, AFTERMATH, ONE YEAR LATER, and 52, but the event itself has finally concluded. This week in COMICSCAPE, I'm going to offer some of my thoughts... Zack Penn Talks X-MEN 2 Script
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-01-2001)
Scribe Zack Penn has been talking about the writing of the X-MEN 2 script... both of them.While talking to Prevue Magazine, the writer spoke of the process, which involves him and David Hayter writing separate scripts from a single treatment which will la... X-MEN #157
by Tony Whitt (Tue 05-25-2004)
Alex Summers' first day as an X-Men team leader isn't going all that well. Not only has he started the morning with a falling-out with his wife over her possible involvement with Bobby Drake, he's getting pretty cold treatment from Bobby himself. But none... X-MEN RPG video game announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-22-2003)
With Activision's latest X-MEN game, WOLVERINE'S REVENGE, coming out this month the company has unveiled its next mutant hero project that it's got in development -- X-MEN: LEGENDS. The game will be a real-time role-playing game (RPG) that will finally a... What might have been for X-MEN 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-16-2004)
While speaking with the Canadian Press, X2 co-screenwriter Dan Harris revealed what one of the ideas for Bryan Singer's X-MEN 3 was going to be before he left to helm Warner Bros. SUPERMAN movie. According to Harris, "We were going to do X-MEN 3 for a lit... “Space Cowboys on HD DVD, X;Men: The Last Stand coming to Blu-ray soon.
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-05-2006)
Column News: With the switch over to the new site design, I thought I’d make a couple of minor changes in High Def Revue. The most notable one is that the Blu-ray discs will be listed first in the Upcoming Discs section from now on. ... Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
The summer draws near, and comic publishers saturate fans with news and previews of upcoming films, conventions, and merchandise of all stripes. Compared to the Bronze Age and earlier, comic fandom has much more to offer. Back then, fans could b... Hollywood Writers and Mainstream Acceptance
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-11-2007)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another edition of Wednesday weirdness. My friend and confidante, D.C. Harbold of New Orleans’s More Fun Comics, inadvertently gave me the idea for this week’s column. He remarked t... X-MEN: CHAMBER mini-series
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 05-10-2002)
Marvel Comics is launching an X-MEN ICONS: CHAMBER mini-series in August. The four-issue mini-series is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Lee Ferguson and Norm Rapmund and covers by Chris Bachalo. Here's how Marvel is soliciting the first issue: ... X-MEN 2 Clarifications
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 10-26-2001)
Producer Lauren Shuler Donner and composer Michael Kamen have been taking about the coming X-MEN 2.While talking to IGN Filmforce, Shuler Donner confirmed recent word on the film's production scheduled start date saying that X-MEN 2 "will film in the late... Sure, Joss Whedon is up for X-MEN 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-12-2004)
We may have accidentally set in motion a chain of events that, at the worst, could develop into a full-blown rumor. The best case scenario? 20th Century Fox may have found their replacement for Bryan Singer on X-MEN 3.BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER creator Joss... X-TREME X-MEN Preview
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 10-08-2002)
Marvel Comics, which has declared October as "Claremonth" in honor of writer Chris Claremont, has released a preview of X-TREME X-MEN #19.Here's how Marvel describes the issue:"With the quick pace of life, it's not often that old friends get to take a bre... It's down to three directors for X-MEN 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-12-2004)
The Ultimate X website has received a reply from a representative of 20th Century Fox regarding the status of X-MEN 3 -- and for the first time the mentioning of a replacement for departed X-director Bryan Singer has taken place."We are working VERY hard ... MEN IN BLACK: THE GRAZER CONSPIRACY
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-29-2000)
With Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith reportedly looking for $20 million each to do MEN IN BLACK 2, this new series of novels by sci-fi author Dean Wesley Smith (STAR TREK, SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN, ALIENS, PREDATOR, SHADOW WARRIOR, etc) might be as close as we ge... X-MEN: On The Set, Part 2
by Bryan Cairns (Fri 05-05-2000)
Let`s face facts. It`s hard enough to track of all of Marvel`s merry mutants, let alone recall the exact issue in which Rogue joins the X-Men, the specifics of her initial meeting with Colossus at the X-mansion`s doorstep, or her being belted into outer s... Chuck Austen writes UNCANNY X-MEN
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 02-11-2002)
Chuck Austen is the new writer of UNCANNY X-MEN, taking over with #410 of the Marvel Comics title. Austen says he's "nervous, but really, really excited" about the assignment on one of Marvel's best-selling titles. "I never expected ... X-MEN UNLIMITED goes monthly
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 07-23-2002)
X-MEN UNLIMITED #39 in November will be the start as the book as 48-page monthly. X-MEN UNLIMITED editor C.B. Cebulski says he wants to change the perception of the book not having impact or meaning in the X-Men Universe. "We're going to make the book ... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... Comicscape - March 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-17-2004)
OPINION: I've only recently become familiar with John Constantine, the lead character in Vertigo's longest-running series to date, HELLBLAZER. Even so, I was appalled to hear the changes that were being made to the character to bring him to the screen - a... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Beast King GoLion Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-12-2008)
What They SayFrom days of long ago... from uncharted regions of the universe... comes a legend... The legend of Golion, the original Japanese show that started it all in the world of Voltron. The five pilots may look the same, but their names and the even... X-MEN on Compact Disc
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 07-08-2000)
Michael Kamen’s orchestral score for X-MEN is a pulsating exercise for orchestra and synthesizer, as much a mutation of the acoustic and the electronic as the super-powered humanistic anomalies that are the film’s heroes. Lacking a strong, recurrent theme... Comicscape: What is Owed? Continuity for New and Old Readers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-21-2008)
With the release of the first issue of DC’s Final Crisis only a week away and Marvel’s Secret Invasion already in full-swing, the two major publishers continue to face the challenge posed by new readers. In both crossovers, the stories ar... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... Comicscape - May 12, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-12-2004)
OPINION: While it's too soon to say whether the X-Men "ReLoad" event will be a success, it's equally true that it's too soon to say (to paraphrase Douglas Adams) it has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. Reactions to M... MARVEL MASTERWORKS: X-MEN #1-10
by Tony Whitt (Sun 05-05-2002)
It's only when we read a collection like MASTER MASTERWORKS: X-MEN that we realize just how far the X-Men have really come ? and how little Stan Lee's writing has really changed between 1963 and his latest work for DC. But even with all their faults, thes... X2: X-MEN UNITED
by John Ringer (Fri 05-02-2003)
X2: X-MEN UNITED is a worthy continuation of the 2000 X-MEN, which brought the Marvel superhero (and supervillain) mutant metaphors to the big screen. Like its predecessor, X2 works as both straight huge-budget science-fiction and as a parable for the dif... Details leaked on X-MEN: RELOAD titles, creators, stories
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-18-2004)
While it's been the subject of gossip columns and message board discussions for months in the comic book community, the lid was unexpectedly torn off yesterday concerning Marvel's plans for its upcoming X-MEN: RELOAD event, scheduled for this coming May. ... X-MEN ANNUAL 2001
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-18-2001)
The X-Men travel to Hong Kong, where they investigate a black market trade in mutant organs, organs which will be used by U-Men mutant wannabes. The trail leads them to Ao Jun, a mutant with one of the worst mutant gifts ever, and the mutant he's guarded... X-MEN 3: THE LAST STAND
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-26-2006)
There was some concern about the X-MEN franchise changing directorial hands on its third installment, with Brett Ratner taking over after Bryan Singer had succeeded in making most people very happy with installments one and two. Ratner demonstrates immedi... X-MEN: Patrick Stewart
by Steve Fritz (Thu 07-13-2000)
In a recent television interview, Patrick Stewart confessed that before he took on the role of Professor Charles Xavier, he had virtually no idea what the X-Men were all about. `I was as ignorant of the X-Men as I was of Star Trek 14 years ago,` he told t... Comicscape - June 11, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-11-2003)
OPINIONYour response to the idea of DC producing their own version of a Marvel-style Ultimates line was, shall we say, overwhelming - and almost unfailingly positive. Most proposed alternate versions of the DC Universe and its characters, so while I can't... THE SHADOW MEN
by Brian Thomas (Thu 06-24-2004)
It seems that ever since UFO phenomena entered the public consciousness, researchers have had a sideline mystery to puzzle them. Witnesses describe strangers that arrive where UFOs have been sighted, asking a lot of questions and not offering any in retur... Patrick Stewart Talks X-MEN 2
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 11-27-2002)
While Captain Picard himself, Patrick Stewart, is gearing up to promote the upcoming tenth film in the STAR TREK franchise, NEMESIS, he's also talking a bit about the progress of that other franchise he's involved with: X-MEN. Specifically, the actor rece... NEWLYWEDS' Jessica to dazzle in X-MEN 3?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-13-2004)
It all began last week with Dark Horizons. A week ago the Australian-based film website published a rumor that singer and emerging actress Jessica Simpson (MTV's NEWLYWEDS) had sent off an audition tape to the producers of X-MEN 3, in the hopes that a rol... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men, Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-20-2000)
As a film`s success grows, so does our thirst for information on those associated with it. With Ray Park, we`re now talking about three successful franchises (Mortal Kombat, Star Wars, X-Men) and a one-hit wonder (SLEEPY HOLLOW). In Part One of my inter... MARVEL Studio Head Talks Future Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)
There is no question Marvel studios is on top of their game in recent years. Their franchises continue to impress audiences in transferring from comic book form to the big screen. Sure, there are the occasional misses with both critics and audiences but f... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
Marvel will adapt Stephen King’s 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, The Stand, into a 24-issue maxi series. Details remain scant, but we’ll know more soon enough. Dark Horse has signed a three-year “first look” deal with Univer... Howls of Praise from Marv Wolfman for the X-MEN Movie.
by Craig D. Reid (unless otherwise noted) (Mon 07-17-2000)
`They were the X-MEN,` former Marvel Comics editor and Blade-creator Marv Wolfman gleefully blurts after a screening of X-Men. `I think the characters translated wonderfully on screen.` Why is the Wolfman howling for joy? He sternly adds, `Because there ... CONTEST: Win a copy of X-MEN 2 on DVD or an "Art of X2" book!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-24-2003)
One of the bright spots of this past summer's movie lineup was Bryan Singer's X2: X-MEN UNITED. Featuring the return of nearly all the heroes and villains from the first X-MEN movie plus a ton of mutants from the comic books brought to life on the silver ... NEW X-MEN #119
by Tony Whitt (Fri 12-21-2001)
Last time I reviewed NEW X-MEN, I made a big deal of it and said that this series, amongst others, was heralding a new golden age for the X-books. I still believe that, though this particular issue shows that even gold can sometimes lose some of its brill... Marvel cranks up X-MEN line
by Eric Moro and Mike Whybark (Wed 01-22-2003)
Marvel Comics recently discussed their plans to contribute to the hoopla around this year's release of X-MEN 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Bryan Singer's first X-MEN film."Unfortunately a few years ago when X-MEN came out, we really dropped the b... X-Men
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-08-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONJohn Powell (THE BOURNE IDENTITY, ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN, SHREK) has composed a magnificent, melodic, and powerfully reverent score for X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, released last week by Varese Sarabande Records. The music has plenty ... Army Men: Air Tactics
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Thu 04-06-2000)
3DO has indebted history with its FRP Might & Magic series (which recently got its eighth member) and the unsurpassed strategically oriented trilogy Heroes of Might & Magic, which will surely get the title of VIG (very important games) in some probable Co... Joss Whedon Blasts X-MEN Script! (Mon 05-01-2000)
In a recent interview with Empire Online, Joss Whedon discussed his role as script-doctor for the X-Men feature film. `They wanted me to punch up the last fight. I said, `I think you`ve got a greater problem than that,` ` explained the creator of Buffy th...