ECCC 2011: Three Days of Comic Craziness
Emerald City Comicon Founder Jim Demonakos spoke with CBR News and discussed a number of highlights attendees can expect to find during the three day convention running this weekend from March 4-6.
View ArticleVan Lente Proves Truth is Stranger Than Fiction in "Comic Book Comics"
"Comic Book Comics" creators Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey chronicle the strange and often hilarious history of comic books. We spoke with Van Lente about the series, issue #5 of which is in stores...
View ArticleThe Buy Pile - Thursday, Mar 3rd
Good stories about bad people are highlights of a week covered in combat and bathed in bloodshed. Zack Overkill, Wade Wilson and Scandal Savage lead the pack of purchases, making things messy in...
View Article"Captain America's" Red Skull Debuts In Full
The first full-body shot of actor Hugo Weaving in character as the Red Skull from Marvel's "Captain America: The First Avenger" hits the web as director Joe Johnston discusses Steve Rogers character...
View ArticleX-Men MMXI: Uncanny X-Men
Marvel Comics book-by-book rollout of their new X-Men plans rolls on into Thursday with "Uncanny X-Men" writer Kieron Gillen addressing his plans for the franchise's core from the return to Breakworld...
View ArticlePREVIEW: "Superboy" #5
It's the Boy of Steel versus the Fastest Boy Alive in DC Comics' preview for "Superboy" #5 as Jeff Lemire and Pier Gallo detail the face-off between Teen Titans Superboy and Kid Flash! The race begins...
View ArticleFIRST LOOK: Hero Initiative "JLA" #50 Covers
Courtesy of the Hero Initiative, CBR presents an exclusive First Look at Dean Haspiel, Charlie Adlard and Jerry Ordway's covers for the "Justice League of America" #50 100 Cover Project.
View ArticleEXCL. PREVIEW: "X-Men: Legacy" #246
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "X-Men: Legacy" #246, chapter three of "Age of X" by Mike Carey and Clay Mann with a cover by Leinil Francis Yu. The issue hits stores on...
View Article"The Avengers" to Film in Cleveland
Ohio's governor announced this afternoon that the state film office has reached a deal with Marvel to shoot part of "The Avengers" in Cleveland after the project was withdrawn from Michigan. SPINOFF...
View ArticleREVIEW: "Brightest Day" #21
Doug Zawisza gives "Brightest Day" #21 4 stars, saying Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason "let J’onn shine in a furious fashion that is atypical of the Manhunter from Mars."
View ArticleRoss Richie Goes kaboom!
BOOM! Studios publisher Ross Richie spoke with CBR News about the new kaboom! all-ages line of comics, which includes a new "Peanuts" OGN and an original series by "Muppet Show" cartoonist Roger...
View ArticleMarvel Comics On Sale March 9, 2011
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "5 Ronin" #2, "New Avengers" #10, "Onslaught Unleashed" #2, "Sigil" #1, "Venom" #1 and many more.
View Article"You'll Never Know" Carol Tyler
Award winning cartoonist Carol Tyler spoke with CBR News about the second volume of her family saga, "You'll Never now," her father's experiences in World War II and more.
View ArticleADVANCE PREVIEW: "Captain America and the Secret Avengers"
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at "Captain America and the Secret Avengers" by Kelly Due DeConnick and Greg Tocchini. The one-shot hits stores March 30.
View ArticleComics A.M. - Kodansha International Closing; Blizzard Ending Tokyopop Deal?
Japanese publishing giant Kodansha Ltd. closing its Kodansha International division! Blizzard rumored to be ending its video-game licenses with Tokyopop! A profile of the late Dwayne McDuffie! More!
View ArticleThe Avengers, DK Rises, Deadpool: Mar 4th Comic Reel
"The Avengers" come to Cleveland! Batman flies in "DKR?" Ryan Reynolds still wants "Deadpool," talks "GL" costume. Also, "Dylan Dog" trailer surfaces, the Red Skull revealed, and more.
View ArticleComic Book Legends Revealed!
You might have heard of the comic book with a hole cut through it -- but have you heard of the one with an actual bullet hole through each copy? Find out this week, along with the true origin of...
View ArticleX-COMMUNICATED: "X-Men: Legacy" #245
In the latest installment of X-COMMUNICATED, CBR's in-depth look at Marvel's "Age of X" crossover, Mike Carey joins us for commentary and insight into "X-Men: Legacy" #245, the first chapter of the...
View ArticleREVIEW: "Herculian"
Reviewer Greg McElhatton gives Erik Larsen's experimental "Herculian" one-shot 3.5 stars, saying, "It's nice to see [Larsen's] talents tackle some different subjects; for the most part, he succeeds."
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