Category: Comic Books

The Sketchy Guys: Tone, Nar & Mark Dos Santos on Sketch Cards

Artists Tone Rodriguez, Nar & Mark Dos Santos created over 500 custom sketch cards each for the "Robots" and "Family Guy" trading card sets. They talk with Dan Wickline about creating all that original art for these series.

Ellis Shares Some Details Of Apparat 2 Projects

On his Bad Signal mailing list this past weekend, Warren Ellis gave some updates on titles that will be a part of the upcoming Apparat 2 line of singles coming later this year.

Greg Thompson's Saving The Children ('s Comics) With "Hero Camp"

This may sees the release of "Hero Camp" from Image Comics, which treats fans to an all-ages adventure of growing up normal when everyone else is super. CBR News spoke with series writer Greg Thomspon about the book.

"Villains United" #1 Sells out, New Printing Offered

DC Comics has announced that the "Countdown" spin-off "Villains United" #1 has sold out and is being rushed back to press with a new cover by artist Dale Eaglesham.

Dwyer & Remender Explore Your Nightmares In "Night Mary"

This July sees the release of "Night Mary," a new five-issue mini-series by frequent collaborators Kieron Dwyer and Rick Remender. Published by IDW, the series follows Mary Specter, a teenage girl who's cursed to live out the nightmares of others. Includes an extensive selection of preview images.

From Smallville to Metropolis: Verheiden Talks "Superman"

This May, new "Superman" writer Mark Verheiden will have the task of guiding the Man of Steel through the deadly world of the post "Countdown" DC Universe. The former "Smallville" scribe spoke to CBR News about Superman and the challenges that lie in wait for the Man of Steel.

Man In The Middle: Javier Grillo-Marxuach talks "The Middleman"

This summer sees the release of "The Middleman" from Viper Comics. The series is written by "Lost" writer Javier Grillo-Marxuach who is joined by Les McClaine on art. CBR News caught up with Grillo-Marxuach to learn more about this mystery thriller.

It's A Fact: Previewing Images From "The Pact" #3

Image Comics has provided CBR News with a preview of the June shipping title "The Pact" #3 with art by Comic Book Idol 2 winner Carlos Rodriguez.

Watch the Trailer for Activision's "Fantastic Four" Video Game

This June sees the release of the "Fantastic Four" console game and Activision has provided CBR News with a look at the trailer featuring Reed Richards AKA Mr. fantastic.

DC Comics Offers Up Free Copy of "Ex Machina"

DC Comics has announced they'll be shipping a free copy of their Eisner Nominated series "Ex Machina" to stores May 4th.

Normal in the Face of Gods: Rucka talks "The OMAC Project" and "Gotham Central"

This month Greg Rucka takes readers on a quest to solve the mystery of "The OMAC Project," which will cause some big changes in the DCU. Then over in "Gotham Central," some more big changes are afoot. CBR News spoke to Rucka about both of these series with a handful of preview art to whet your appetite.

Marvel Comics Solicitations for Product Shipping July, 2005

Marvel Comics has released their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping July, 2005.

Veitch and Edwards On The Conclusion of "The Question"

With "The Question" mini-series coming to a close this Wednesday, CBR News caught up with writer Rick Veitch and artist Tommy Lee Edwards to discuss what's happened so far, to get a look at issue #6 and to see what the future holds for our faceless hero.

Image Comics Solicitations for Product Shipping July, 2005

Image Comics has released their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping July, 2005.

Top Sales Charts for Actual Sales in March, 2005

Diamond has released the top comic numbers based on actual sales for product shipped in March, 2005, including Market Share, Top 300 Comics, Top 100 Graphic Novels/TPB's and Top 50 Manga.

2005 Eisner Nomination Announced

The industry's most prestigious award, the Eisner Awards, have announced their nominations for 2005 which is led by writer Brian K Vaughan with seven nominations.

"Green Lantern" #1 to Feature Variant Cover by Alex Ross

DC Comics has announced that Alex Ross will be giving the variant cover treatment to the publisher's upcoming "Green Lantern" #1 shipping this May.

Marvel Signs Artist Manuel Garcia To Exclusive Deal

Marvel Comics has announced they've signed "Spider-Man: Breakout" artist Manuel Garcia to an exclusive contract.

Back To The Streets: Jim Rugg Talks About the End of "Street Angel"

With the Slave Labor series "Street Angel" coming to a close, CBR News caught up with series artist Jim Rugg about why the series has ended and what the future holds for the title.

Hunting Devils in the City of Angels: Andreyko talks 'Manhunter'

"Manhunter" is not your standard DC superhero book. It mixes superhero action, with courtroom drama, and gray colored noir style morality. CBR News spoke to "Manhunter" writer Marc Andreyko about the series, its unique character, where the book is headed, and how new readers can try an issue risk free.

DC Discontinues Alliance with Humanoids, 2000 A.D.

DC Comics has announced that they've discontinued the publishing alliances they had with European publishers 2000 A.D. and Humanoids.

"Batman" #638 Sells Out, New Printing/Cover To Come

DC Comics has announced that "Batman" #638, the conclusion go the "Under The Hood" storyline has sold out and will go back to press with a new cover by Matt Wagner.

All Out Chaos: Bedard talks "Spider-Man: Breakout"

The massive villain jailbreak that took place in "New Avengers" left a huge mess for Marvel's heroes. This month in the pages of "Spider-Man: Breakout" Spidey begins cleaning up that mess by trying to end a gang war between two groups of villain escapees. CBR News spoke to writer Tony Bedard for the lowdown on the project.

DC Comics Solicitations for Product Shipping July, 2005

DC Comics has released their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping in July of 2005.

Artist Tyler Kirkham Signs Three-Year Exclusive with Top Cow

Top Cow has announced that artist Tyler Kirkham ("Darkness/ Superman," "Strykeforce") has signed a three-year exclusivity contract with Top Cow Publishing.

War is Hell. Here Come the Demons; Denton Talks "Common Foe"

In the Battle of the Bulge American forces had to contend with a surprise German onslaught and arctic like temperatures. In Image's "Common Foe," those same soldiers find themselves hunted by something ancient, evil, and ravenous. CBR News spoke with co-writer Shannon Denton for the latest.

Virtual Life: Venditti, Weldele & Staros talk Top Shelf's Sci-Fi Series "The Surrogates"

This July sees the release of a new five-issue sci-fi series "The Surrogates." Written by newcomer Robert Venditti with art by Brett Weldele, this marks Top Shelf's first comics series. We spoke with the creators and Publisher Chris Staros to learn more about the series Staros says has great mainstream appeal.

Planet Comicon Kansas City Photo Roundup

This last weekend saw a comic convention come to the city of Kansas. CBR's own Seth Jones attended the Kansas City Planet Comicon and shared some photos from his trip.

Talking "The Fountain" Graphic Novel With Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel

Late this year sees the release of writer/director Darren Aronofsky's "The Fountain." This August, DC/Vertigo will release a graphic novel version by artist Kent Williams. During a recent set visit, CBR News spoke with Aronofsky and his writing partner Ari Handel about the upcoming graphic novel.

Talking "Strange Girl" With Remender & Nguyen

This June sees the release of Rick Remender and Eric Nguyen's "Strange Girl" from Image Comics. We caught up with both creators to get an update on the series, as well as a look at art from issue #1 & #2.

Six-Pages from "Spectacular Spider-Man" #27

Marvel Comics has provided CBR News with six-pages from this month's "Spectacular Spider-Man" #27, the final issue of the series which also wraps up Paul Jenkins' five years as a Spider-Man writer.

Morrison's "Seven Soldiers" #0 Sells Out at DC, Back To Press

DC Comics announced that Grant Morrison and J.H. Williams' "Seven Soldiers" #0 has sold out and will get a second printing with a variant version cover.

Viz/ShoPro Merger Completed, Viz Media Emerges

Manga publisher Viz and anime and product licensor ShoPro Entertainment have announced the completion of their merger, with the new company now called Viz Media, LLC.

Talking revelations in "Countdown To Infinite Crisis" with Keith Giffen

Some fans think with the revelations in "Countdown to Infinite Crisis" and "Identity Crisis" that DC has something against Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis' version of the Justice League. CBR News spoke with Giffen who said that's just not the case.

Grant Morrison Talks With Fans at Meltdown Hollywood

Writer Grant Morrison held court at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood, California Thursday night and we've got the highlights and pictures from the event, plus the answer to the question "In the inevitable kaos war between you and Alan Moore, who do you think's gonna come out on top?"

Akira Yoshida: A Bullet For Marvel's Young Guns

Writer Akira Yoshida is quickly becoming one of Marvel's most prolific writers. We sat down with the writer and took a look at his work so far, plus current and upcoming projects like "X-Men: Agoe of Apocalypse, "Kitty Pryde: Shadow & Flame" and a preview of "Wolverine: Soultaker" #2.

US Army To Produce Comic Aimed at the Middle East

The BBC has discovered an ad on the US Federal Business Opportunity Web site inviting applications to develop a comic book aimed at reaching the youth in the Middle East.

"Countdown To Infinite Crisis" Sells Out, Rushed Back To Press

DC Comics has announced that "Countdown to Infinite Crisis," which shipped to comics shops today, has sold out and a second printing is being rushed with a new cover. (Spoilers inside)

A Real Survivor: Mignola Talks "Hellboy: The Island"

This June sees the return of Hellboy to comics in the new mini-series "Hellboy: The Island." CBR News caught up with creator Mike Mignola who updated us on the comic as well as the upcoming sequel to the film and more.

Previewing Image Comics' "Mora" #2

Image Comics and Paul Harmon have provided CBR News with a six-page preview of the April 6th shipping title "Mora" #2.

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