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Sable Puts a Dent in “Two-Face: Year One”
With eclectic nods to Dexter and The Untouchables, Mark Sable talks (out of just one side of his mouth) about Two-Face: Year One, its place in the Batman mythology, and his ideas for expanding Gotham City.
Reed talks “Secret Invasion: Spider-Man - Brand New Day”
Brian Reed talks about Augusts Secret Invasion: Spider-Man - Brand New Day" miniseries, which sees Spidey's cast reacting to the Skrull invasion. Also: exclusive first look artwork.
He's So Cute: "Death Jr.: Root of Evil" comes to Wii
The popular comics and game franchise Death Jr. has found its way to the Wii gaming system, and CBR News talks to producer James Stanley about what fans can expect from the new "Root of Evil."
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #155
Did the Savage Dragon appear first in a Marvel comic book? Did Erik Larsen want to out Elektra as a Skrull back in the '80s? And did Google take its name from the "Barney Google" comic strip?
Smallville, Hellboy 2, G.I. Joe: May 16th Comic Reel Wrap
Who's in and who's out of Kansas' strangest town? We wonder while looking at a new poster of Professor Broom's baby boy, armoring up with some G.I.s - plus "Watchmen," "Incredible Hulk" and more.
Tilting at Windmills
Brian Hibbs brings his long-running column TILTING AT WINDMILLS to CBR! Always informative and usually controversial, Brian pulls no punches. Today, comics implosion and the Fantagraphics/ Diamond deal.
Marvel Comics On Sale May 22nd, 2008
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at 18 new comics on sale next week including "Fantastic Four" #557, "Ghost Rider" #23, "Mighty Avengers" #14, "X-Men: Divided We Stand" #2 and many more.
Image Comics Solicitations for August, 2008
Image has released solicitation information and artwork for new comics and products on sale in August, including "War Heroes" #3, "Golly" #1, "Tellos Colossal" Vol. 2 and much more.
Marvel Comics, New Era announce "Super Heroes Collection"
New Era Cap and Marvel Entertainment have released images of the first four caps in their newly announced "Super Heroes Collection" lineup, featuring Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk.
Emerald City Benefit Raises $10K for Josh Medors
This past weekend the Emerald City ComiCon and Frazetta Comics-run Josh Medors Benefit Auction raised over $10,000 for the "Frank Frazetta's Swamp Demon" artist in his fight with cancer.
Ron Perlman: Give 'Em Hell(boy)!
CBR News sits down with the man behind the sawed-off horns, actor Ron Perlman, to talk about "Hellboy: II: The Golden Army" and what he likes about his character and exactly whose asses he'd really love to kick.
Defense of the Realms: Cornell on “Captain Britain and MI:13”
With “Captain Britain and MI:13” #1, CBR speaks with writer Paul Cornell about the book's twists, turns and explosive climax as well as his plans for upcoming issues with exclusive artwork.
Incredible Hulk, Justice League, Captain Thunder: May 15th Comic Reel Wrap
The doctor is in, a would-be speedster talks fast, an international beauty grabs a girlfriend role, Jon Favreau's waiting by the phone, Dragonball pics and much more.
I’ll Be “The Damned” - Cullen Bunn talks “Prodigal Sons”
Who wants to live forever? CBR News chats with writer Cullen Bunn about Oni's ghoulish gangster miniseries, “The Damned: Prodigal Sons,” starring a wiseguy who can’t seem to stay dead.
Black Suit and Black Cat debut on "Spectacular Spider-Man"
This week's new episode of "The Spectacular Spider-Man" debuts not only the alien symbiote that alters Spidey's color scheme, but also Black Cat, voiced by "Battlestar Galactica's" Tricia Helfer.
PREVIEW: "Captain America" #38
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR brings you an advance look at "Captain America" #38 by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting, on sale next week. In this issue, Bucky Barnes may not be the only man dressed up like Captain America.
CBR Exclusive: "Ultimate Origins" #1 Variant cover by Dell'Otto
EXCLUSIVE to CBR News, here is your first look at the pencil art for Gabrielle Dell'Otto's variant cover for Marvel's "Ultimate Origins" #1, featuring Wolverine!
Total War: Aaron talks Black Panther / Secret Invasion Tie-In
The kingdom of Wakanda will be under siege from Skrulls in July, when a "Secret Invasion" tie-in storyline begins in "Black Panther." CBR News spoke with writer Jason Aaron about the "total war" arc.
Permanent Damage
Reminiscing about a screw-up project and what can and can't be done about them; Williamson/Frazetta comics plus ads of the 1950s; why the candidate pickings are slim; plus Gene Colan, "Speed Racer" and other notes. UPDATED
Steranko talks covers on "Hercules: The Thracian Wars"
Legendary comic creator and graphic designer Jim Steranko discusses his approach to cover work on Radical Comics' new series, "Hercules: The Thracian Wars."
"Manhunter" Lives to Fight Another Day
"Manhunter" and its cult favorite protagonist Kate Spencer have received not one but two stays of execution. Writer Marc Andreyko tells CBR News why and shares news on what readers will see in the revived series.
New "Incredible Hulk" Game Trailer
Sega has released the latest trailer for the upcoming "Incredible Hulk" game, which ties into the upcoming film and features the voice talent of the Marvel movie's headlining cast members. UPDATED
Braving the Elements: DiGilio talks “North Wind”
With the final issue of BOOM! Studios' “North Wind” soon arriving both in comic shops and for free on MySpace, CBR News chatted with writer Dave DiGilio about the series, its promotion, and the upcoming film.
Why “Casanova” Matters
CBR reviewer and literary scholar Timothy Callahan espouses on “Casanova,” the Matt Fraction series concluding its second arc this week. This provocative and SPOILER-FILLED piece explains why it may emerge as the decade's defining comic.
Magneto, Watchmen, G.I. Joe: May 14th Comic Reel Wrap
A bolt of blue looks likely for the Master of Magnetism, plus Dave Gibbons talks detail, the Hard Master is revealed, plus "Dead of Night," "Smallville," "Transformers 2" and more. Updated
Kevin Munroe Brings Dylan Dog to Cinemas in "Dead of Night"
Director Kevin Munroe is set to bring the popular Italian comics series “Dylan Dog” to the silver screen in “Dead of Night.” We spoke with Munroe about the Brandon Routh-starring feature.
X-POSITION: Marc Guggenheim's "Young X-Men"
In this week's all-new X-POSITION, Guggenheim spills details on the New Mutants and why Cyclops is acting a tad strange. Plus exclusive artwork from next month's "Young X-Men" #3.
Pipeline
It's an all-review PIPELINE, as Augie tackles Dave Sim's "Glamourpuss," Omaha Perez's "Holmes," a pair of "Secret Invasion" books and a surprise hit from an unexpected corner of Marvel Comics in Tom DeFalco's "American Dream."
Batgirl and Beechen Seek Redemption
Adam Beechen has a history with Cassandra Cain, and in the upcoming six-issue miniseries “Batgirl,” the writer plans to resolve every question left outstanding regarding the troubled character.
Captain America, Sgt. Rock, Hancock: May 13th Comic Reel Wrap
Did Tony Stark reveal a clue to Steve Rogers' future? We wonder while getting direction for a war hero, checking out Will Smith in NYC plus "The Spirit," "Wolverine" and more.
Zen: Intergalactic Ninja to Return at Devil's Due
The '90s cult hero is set to return with Devil's Due Publishing will offer a new collection of classic Zen stories and a brand new series to launch this Fall, starting with a 99-cent preview.
The Xavier Identity: Carey talks “X-Men: Legacy”
In "X-Men: Legacy" #211, a new storyline finds Xavier on a quest to reclaim his lost past by seeking out those who knew him as a child. We speak with Mike Carey and preview all-new artwork from "Sins of the Father."