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The Buy Pile
The Great Sadness takes hold for the holidays as an inexpensive week is overwhelmed by comics that barely manage to whelm, with event comics, commentary tracks and other business taking center stage.
Greg Tocchini's "Last Days"
The artist of Radical Comic's "The Last Days of American Crime" spoke with CBR News about the concept behind his and Rick Remender's new comics series, the challenges he faced in developing a new art style and more.
The Many Faces of "Legion"
Moviegoers will believe in (evil) angels next month as they see "Legion," but IDW's prequel comic provides background on the divine invasion and those who would try to stop it. CBR spoke with Tom Waltz about "Legion: Prophets."
"Blackest Night" #6 Leaks
Though not available for purchase until next week, some copies of the highly anticipated DC Comics series have worked their way out of retailers hands and onto the internet, as Geoff Johns responds to early spoilers.
Comic Book Legends Revealed
Christmas arrives early with a new COMIC BOOK LEGENDS REVEALED! Find out the secret origins of P. Craig Russell's "Robin 3000," Stephen King's "Cycle of the Werewolf" and Steve Ditko's "Dragon Lord!"
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Zorro: Matanzas" #1
Courtesy of Dynamite, CBR presents an exclusive preview of their new series, "Zorro: Matanzas" #1, written by Don McGregor and featuring covers and interior art by Mike Mayhew, hitting stores in February 2010.
The CBR Review: "Sherlock Holmes"
"Sherlock Holmes," opening December 25, is good mix of ideas and talents. With a winning onscreen duo and great production values, the film recasts the well known literary hero as an action star - a change which works quite well.
Vertigo's Marquee Sneak Peek
DC's Mature Reader imprint wraps the year with a pair of cover reveals for two of their 2010 offerings including the new series co-written by Stephen King and the OGN inspired by singer Neil Young
Hawkman, Scott Pilgrim, 30 Days of Night: Dec 24th Comic Reel
Hawkman to get his own movie? Another director praises "Scott Pilgrim." Steven Niles on changes in "30 Days of Night: Dark Days." Also, no "Supergirl" for Taylor Swift, "Human Target" pics and more.
The CBR Review: "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus"
Heath Ledger's final performance is captured on film in director Terry Gilliam's latest fantasy-filled epic. Does the movie live up to the hopes and expectations of Ledger's fans? CBR's review has an answer to that question.
Permanent Damage
Steven looks at the artists he has most enjoyed working with - and those he'd love to work with in a perfect word. Plus, we present the year end MEGA-Comics Cover Challenge, and have a few special messages to Permanent Damage fans.
VIDEO: "Kick-Ass" Hit-Girl Red Band Trailer
Lionsgate has released an uncensored, adults-only red band teaser trailer for "Kick-Ass" featuring none other than Hit-Girl in all her hyper-violent super heroine glory as portrayed by actress Chloe Moretz.
Ennis' "The Boys" Tackle "The Innocents"
The Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson superhero satire series moves into its next phase as genuine heroes hit the world of the supers and Wee Hughie's romance with Starlight moves into a new and potentially dangerous phase.
Diamond Releases FCBD Silver Title Checklist
Diamond Comics has released the second half of their Free Comic Book Day titles, including "Atomic Robo," "Green Hornet," "Irredeemable," and more. ROBOT 6 has the list, complete with cover images.
COMMENTARY TRACK: "Image United" #2
Series writer Robert Kirkman and "Spawn" creator Todd McFarlane join forces to provide CBR readers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creation process for the second issue of the highly anticipated "Image United."
CBR TV: Rick Remender
CBR TV spoke with Rick Remender about his early indie comic days, his work at Marvel on "Punisher" and "Doctor Voodoo," his new series "The Last Days of American Crime" from Radical Comics, the "Fear Agent" movie and more.
REVIEW: "Captain America: Who Will Wield the Shield"
James Hunt reviews "Who Will Wield the Shield" and gives it a 5-star review, saying that the comic "knows what it wants to say about Captain America, and it does it with flair and brilliantly refined craft."
Shanower's "Little Adventures in Oz"
"Little Adventures in Oz," collecting Eric Shanower's original Oz stories, arrives in January from IDW. We spoke with the creator about his adventures on the yellow brick road, including his current excursion with Marvel.
Superman & Muhammad Ali Step Back In The Ring
The classic 1978 Denny O'Neil/Neal Adams comic that sees the Man of Steel team up with the Greatest emerges from rights limbo for two new editions in 2010 including a treasury-sized hardcover
X-POSITION: Duane Swierczynski
The writer of "Cable" joins X-POSITION to answer your queries about "X-Men: Second Coming" while developing the perfect post-apocalyptic buddy comedy and providing a recipe for a tasty holiday treat!
Lobo, Spider-Man 4, Priest: Dec 23rd Comic Reel
Producer Joel Silver says "Lobo" to be made into a film soon. Kirsten Dunst to be written out in "Spider-Man 4?" The first poster for "Priest" is out on the Internet. Also, "Suicide Squad" producer talks and more.
Image Comics Solicitations for March, 2010
Image has released cover art and solicitation information for new comics on sale in March, 2010, including "Image United: Interlude" #1, "Fade To Black" #1, "Chew" #10, "Elephantmen" #26 and much more.
PREVIEWS: New Comics On Sale Today!
It's New Comics Day here in the USA, and CBR has over fifty previews of books on sale today from Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, Oni Press, Dynamite Entertainment, Image Comics and more.
The Most Variant of "Siege" Variants
We received a very special gift from Marvel at CBR Global Conglomerated Industries Headquarters in Hollywood, CA today -- a "Siege Advance Screening Variant" #1 and we've got the scans to prove it!
EXCLUSIVE: "Colt Noble and the Megalords" Vintage Commercial
Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presents an exclusive look at this recently unearthed vintage commercial for the "Colt Noble and the Megalords" action figures based on the comic created by Tim Seeley.
THE GREEN ZONE: Paul Pelletier
The incoming artist for "Incredible Hulk" describes the free wheeling feel of his latest gig, explains how he landed on "Hulk" after his "War of Kings" assignment and gives us an exclusive look at "Fall of the Hulks" art.
Pipeline
Forget the ten best comics of the year or even of the last decade - this week, Augie is looking at 1,000 comics that he's glad to have read over the course of the last twenty years. Read the first half of his massive list today!
EXCLUSIVE: Ape Entertainment Brings Dreamworks To Comics
With plans for "Shrek" and "Penguins of Madagascar" comic series as well as the teen superhero "Mecha-Nation," indie publisher Ape Entertainment sets its sights on kids publishing in 2010 with their new KiZoic imprint.
Bunn and Hurtt Spin A "Christmas Yarn"
ROBOT 6's Tim O' Shea spoke with Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt about their holiday prose/sequential art tale, "The Sixth Gun Short Story, Them What Ails Ya: A Christmas Yarn" which is currently available online through Oni Press.
PREVIEW: "The Last Days of American Crime" #1
Courtesy of Radical Comics, CBR presents a 15 page preview of Rick Remender's "The Last Days of American Crime" #1, which hits stores tomorrow, December 23.
Grant Morrison's "Barbarian"
In this, the first part of a two-part interview with comics superstar Grant Morrison, CBR News spoke with the writer who shed some light on the darkness surrounding his new creator-owned series from Vertigo Comics, "Joe the Barbarian."
"Project Superpowers" Makes War With A God
Dynamite's superhero epic races into its second storyline with a battle against the mighty Zeus in the offing and incentives for fans looking to jump on board with a $10 trade and more. We spoke with Krueger & Hester.
The CSBG Advent Calendar Is Almost Complete
Christmas is almost upon us, and that means that almost all of the doors on the COMICS SHOULD BE GOOD Advent Calendar for 2009 have been opened - click on over today to see what Christmas comics have been featured already!
CBR Reviews Last Week's New Comics
Last week, CBR's review staff covered two dozen new comics, including "Amazing Spider-Man" #615, "Batman" #694, "Incorruptible" #1, "Green Lantern Corps" #43, "Gødland" #30, "Astonishing X-Men" #33 and more.
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