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Steve Bissette, Part 2: Of Hypernauts and Tyrants

In the second of our two part interview, Steve Bissette discussed "Tales of the Uncanny - N-Man & Friends: A Naut Comics History Vol. 1," spilled a little about the future of "Tyrant" and more.

Steve Bissette, Part 1: To "1963" And Beyond

In the first of an extensive two part interview, Steve Bissette spoke with CBR about "1963," what went wrong and why we'll never see it reprinted, what led to his retirement and return to comics and much more.

Comic Book Legends Revealed!

This week, learn just what was the deal with Iron Man having a nose on his armor for a year during the 1970s. Also, did Alan Moore come up with a major Star Wars term almost two decades before the films themselves?

When Words Collide - 1/4/2010

At long last, the wait is over! Tim celebrates the end of 2009 by sharing his picks for the Top 10 Comics of the Decade, including celebrated works from Grant Morrison, Alan Moore, Chris Ware, Matt Fraction and many other creators.

Permanent Damage - 11/27/2009

This week: narrative as the key to the new graphic novel; suggested changes in Thanksgiving and what Steven's truly thankful for this year; plus Rex The Wonder Dog, who remembers the grassy knoll?, piracy foibles and the Comics Cover Challenge.

Alan Moore's "Dodgem Logic"

CBR News speaks with comic book legend, Alan Moore, about his latest project, an underground magazine entitled "Dodgem Logic," what he does when he's not writing comics, and more.

When Words Collide - 10/20/2009

This week, Tim takes a good long look at the first volume of Alan Moore's "Absolute Promethea," talks about the collection's place in the Absolute pantheon, and revels in the astounding artwork of J. H. Williams III.

When Words Collide - 8/10/2009

In Part Two of his look at Alan Moore's groundbreaking work on "Marvelman," Tim explores the Eclipse days, when the comic took a sharp turn toward the explicit and the superhero reached its logical conclusion.

CCC09: Extreme New Books From Ellis & Moore Top Avatar Announcements

New work from Warren Ellis like "Supergod," "Captain Swing" and the new George R.R. Martin title "Skin Trade" were among the announcements at the Avatar Press panel.

When Words Collide - 8/3/2009

Sparked by recent announcements from Comic-Con, Tim launches into a multi-part exploration of 'Marvelman' by showing what made the Alan Moore series so revolutionary all those years ago. Plus, a forgotten controversy resurrected!

PRESS RELEASE: Alan Moore's "Future Shocks" Comes Exclusively to iTunes

Staros Talks Top Shelf's "League" Debut

“League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 1910” is the first volume of the series to be released by Top Shelf. CBR spoke with publisher Chris Staros about his experiences with the new and upcoming volumes of the “Century” series.

Lying In The Gutters - 4/20/2009

Lots of stuff this week, including behind-the-scenes details on the LXG movie settlement, a look at the US version of "No Heroics," why a new Sandman series didn't happen, an Obama/Cerebus cover, Melvin Van Peebles comes to comics and more!

Alan Moore’s Bestiary of Fictional Worlds, Part II

We conclude our chat with Alan Moore with more on "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century," including what contemporary themes and characters may be showing up in the book, both real and fictional.

Alan Moore’s Bestiary of Fictional Worlds

In this first part of an incredibly in-depth and unique interview with Alan Moore, the "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" writer talks to CBR about the new volume, "Century," and the relationship between fiction and reality.

WHO ADAPTS THE WATCHMEN? David Hayter & Alex Tse

“Watchmen” screenwriters David Hayter and Alex Tse talk with CBR News about the long and harrowing journey to bring Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons' classic graphic novel to film -- faithfully.

WHO DRAWS THE WATCHMEN? Dave GIbbons

CBR talks to "Watchmen" illustrator Dave Gibbons about his the new film adaptation, what role he played in its production and merchandising, and whether writer Alan Moore will ever see it.

WC: Gibbons & Snyder Talk Watchmen

Director Zack Snyder and legendary artist/"Watchmen" co-creator Dave Gibbons discuss the highly anticipated film adaptation of the classic, award winning graphic novel before it’s released in theaters this Friday.

WHO REVIEWS THE WATCHMEN? CBR!

CBR's Erik Amaya turns in this review of the most anticipated superhero movie ever, saying Zack Snyder’s shockingly faithful adaptation of “Watchmen” offers a great deal to fans of the original novel and first time movie goers alike.

Extraordinary Gentleman: Kevin O'Neill on “Century: 1910”

“League of Extraordinary Gentleman” moves to Top Shelf in April with the publication of “Century: 1910.” CBR News caught up with artist Kevin O'Neill to discuss the upcoming book, the first of the three-part Volume 3.

NYCC: The "Watchmen" Panel

Dave Gibbons hosted as the first 18 minutes of "Watchmen" premiered at New York Comic Con, as did a special never-before-scene clip from later in the film. Come find out just how good it was.

PRESS RELEASE: "Absolute V For Vendetta" to feature 100 additional pages at no extra cost

PRESS RELEASE: "Watchmen" music video by My Chemical Romance debuts on iTunes

PRESS RELEASE: "Watchmen" exhibition announced at Cartoon Art Museum

Permanent Damage - 12/3/2008

Steven Grant takes a look at 2008 in review and it ain't pretty, plus Christmas songs, two weeks in the life and the Comics Cover Challenge in this week's PERMANENT DAMAGE.

Pipeline - 11/25/2008

Augie looks back at the beginnings of "Tom Strong" by Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse. He also has a great idea for a website the world unfortunately doesn't need, and shares some sporadic thoughts on the issues of the day.

PRESS RELEASE: "Watching The Watchmen" book due out in October

Lying In The Gutters - 9/29/2008

Loads of stuff this week including evidence that Megan Fox may play the lead in "Fathom," who's directing the "Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter" animated DVD, a new editor for DC and much, much more!

Revisiting Alan Moore's Official "Watchmen" Prequel

Tim revisits the history and significance of the Mayfair "Watchmen" RPG modules in this week's WWC with interviews with Daniel Greenberg and Ray Winninger, the writers of the three Alan Moore-sanctioned RPG books.

Lying In The Gutters - 9/8/2008

When environmentally friendly isn't so, a peek at Dave Sim's next issue of "Glamourpuss," more on "DCU Elementary," changes coming for the world of the Flash, the latest Platinum/DJ Coffman tussle and more! UPDATED with the "No Heroics" promo.

Lying In The Gutters - 9/2/2008

What's this about a new series called "DCU Elementary?" Rich has details and pictures. Plus, mining Amazon for upcoming collections, Millar challenges Bendis, an old "friend" is up to the same old tricks and much, much more. Updated

New Images from "Watchmen"

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, CBR brings you new images from "Watchmen," the new Zack Snyder-directed film based on the landmark DC Comics graphic novel by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons.

When Words Collide - 8/13/2008

With all the promotional material for "Watchmen" being released, Timothy noticed that there seems to be one character conspicuous by his absence, possibly the most important in the classic story...

CCI: Watching the Watchmen

"Watchmen" co-creator Dave Gibbons joined "Watching the Watchmen" designer Chip Kidd and others for a discussion of the making of the landmark graphic novel and the new 250-page book documenting its development.

Watchmen Trailer Online at Apple

Following a day of bootlegs popping up across the Web, Warner Bros. has officially released the first trailer for Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" in High Definition at Apple's movie trailer website.

WW Chicago: Avatar Press

Editor-in-Chief William Christiansen chugged Red Bull and teased 2009 at Avatar's hung-over Sunday morning congregation in Chicago, where he told fans to expect new work from Alan Moore next year.

Lying In The Gutters - 6/2/2008

This week in Rich Johnston's LYING IN THE GUTTERS: comics piracy rampant in China, what the "Lost Girls" UK release means for potential buyers, more creators not getting paid, the Swipe File and non-Swipe File, plus more including...Lil' "Civil War?"

Pop! - 6/1/2008

School's out, which means you have time for more reading, right? George polled luminaries from the comics field to learn what's on their summer reading lists including Gaiman, Loeb, Moore, Ross, Tomine and many more.

Lying In The Gutters - 5/12/2008

Rich has word on a new Garth Ennis horror series, Mark Millar’s “Kick-Ass” going into pre-production, loads of news and notes out of the Bristol convention, Bob Kane’s personal Batman comics collection and more in LYING IN THE GUTTERS!

Lying In The Gutters - 5/5/2008

A bunch of big stories this week, including Bendis & Millar's behind-the-scenes involvement on the "Iron Man" film, a Quesada drawn "Doctor Stwange" cover (that's no typo), Alan Moore's "BJ and the Bear," Old Man Logan and much more.

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