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PREVIEW: "Before Watchmen: Nite Owl" #1

DC has released a three-page preview of "Before Watchmen: Nite Owl" #1 by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Andy Kubert. Discover the origins of Dan Dreiberg, the man who would become Nite Owl, on June 27.

CSBG JOINT REVIEW - "Before Watchmen: Comedian" #1

CSBG's Brian Cronin and Chad Nevett continue their joint reviews of the "Before Watchmen" comics, this week taking a look at Brian Azzarello and J.G. Jones' "Comedian" #1.

DC Covers "Justice League," "Before Watchmen" and More

DC has released a vast array of new covers including Jim Lee's "Justice League" #11, Frazer Irving's "The Shade" #10 variant and a diverse offering of "Before Watchmen" by Phil Jimenez, Joshua Middletown and José Luis García-López.

DC Comics Solicitations for September, 2012

DC Comics has released their full solicitations text and images for product being released in September, 2012, including all of the publisher's Zero Issues, the latest from Before Watchmen, "American Vampire" and more.

CSBG's Nevett, Cronin Review "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1

Brian Cronin and Chad Nevett kick off their new "Before Watchmen" joint-review column with a look at Darwyn Cooke's Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1

Comics A.M. - Alan Moore's "Neonomicon" Challenged in South Carolina

South Carolina library temporarily pulls Alan Moore's "Neonomicon" following challenge! Darwyn Cooke on why he agreed to "Before Watchmen"! In the kitchen with Kelly Sue DeConnick and Matt Fraction! Plus more!

REVIEW: "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1

CBR Reviewer Greg McElhatton tackles the creative output of DC's "Before Watchmen: Minutemen," and decides Darwyn Cooke's first issue will "turn out to be one of the top-tier comics in the bunch."

Pipeline - 6/5/2012

"Batman" and "Justice League" are two of the most popular New 52 titles from DC Comics. This week, Augie looks at their first collections before weighing in on the latest "Before Watchmen" promotion.

PREVIEW: Darwyn Cooke's "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1

DC Comics and USA Today have released a preview of Darwyn Cooke's "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1, the first chapter of the summer-long event. The issue, with a back-up story by Len Wein and John Higgins, hits stores June 6.

"Before Watchmen" TV Commercial Debuts

DC Comics has released a preview of its 30-second TV commercial for "Before Watchmen" that will debut Tuesday on BBC America, IFC and G4. "Minutemen #1" arrives Wednesday.

CBR TV: Bermejo On "Before Watchmen: Rorschach"

Artist Lee Bermejo discusses his and Brian Azzarello's "Before Watchmen: Rorschach," from the challenge of telling a story where the lead character's ending is already known to the controversy surrounding the project.

KAPOW 2012: DC All Access Panel

In the opening panel of Kapow 2012, Dan DiDio and some of DC's finest addressed the future of Vertigo and fielded questions about “Before Watchmen,” which sees Jim Steranko providing a cover.

CBR's "Before Watchmen" Coverage

Looking for all the info on DC Comics' upcoming "Watchmen" prequel? CBR has you covered with a full round-up of all things "Before Watchmen" including interviews, announcements and more!

DiDio Calls "Before Watchmen" "A Love Letter" To Moore & Gibbons' Creation

DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan DiDio responds to Alan Moore's criticism of "Before Watchmen," calling the project "a love letter" to Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal 1986 miniseries.

First Impressions: "Before Watchmen"

They are the most anticipated titles of 2012 and CBR News was invited to to a first look at the first issues of DC Comics' "Before Watchmen" prequels.

DC Comics Solicitations for August, 2012

DC Comics has released their full solicitations text and images for product being released in August, 2012, including the latest from Before Watchmen, "Earth 2," "Green Lantern," "Justice League" and more.

"Before Watchmen" Variants Feature Hooded Justice and Minutemen

DC has revealed two new variant covers for "Before Watchmen" including "Minutemen" #1 covers by Michael Golden and Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

POLL RESULTS: Has "Before Watchmen" Controversy Affected Interest in the Prequels

CBR's latest poll results are in, and they indicate that the controversy and discussion of "Before Watchmen" has had an effect on readers' decisions to purchase the upcoming prequels.

Pipeline - 5/1/2012

Augie sees his comic shop through a three year old's eyes, and an Apple developer's conference through jaded comic convention-going eyes. Plus, "Before Watchmen" and unions!

Chris Roberson On Creators' Rights, "iZombie" & "Memorial"

Chris Roberson spoke with CBR News about his public departure from DC Comics based in part on its treatment of Alan Moore, the cancellation of "iZombie," his creator-owned book "Memorial" and the ethics of comics.

CBR TV @ C2E2: Brian Azzarello Discusses "Before Watchmen"

Eisner-winning writer Brian Azzarello spoke with CBR TV about taking on "Before Watchmen," finding Rorschach's voice and stepping into the violent and ugly world of the Comedian. Check out the full video and transcript!

POLL: Has the Controversy Surrounding "Before Watchmen" Affected Your Buying Stance?

CBR News asks, has the continuing controversy and discussion surrounding "Before Watchmen" had any effect on your decision to buy DC Comics' upcoming prequels?

Comics A.M. - Chris Roberson Speaks on His Split With DC Comics

Writer Chris Roberson on his DC Comics split! A closer look at "Before Watchmen"/creator rights debate! San Diego Convention Center expansion inches closer! Retailers talk comic movies! Plus more!

DiDio & Lee Examine the Past, Present and Future of "Watchmen"

At their LA Times Festival of Books panel, DC Entertainment Co-Publishers, Dan DiDio and Jim Lee met with fans to discuss the controversy as well as the past, present and future of "Watchmen."

DC Reveals Best Look Yet At "Before Watchmen" Artwork

While fans and retailers at C2E2 were given a first glimpse at interior art for DC Comics’ sprawling "Watchmen" prequels, today the publisher has raised the Internet's curtain on art and character designs for "Before Watchmen."

Dan DiDio, Jim Lee Address "Before Watchmen" Controversies

DC Comics co-publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee discuss the controversies surrounding "Before Watchmen," directly addressing Alan Moore's issues with the publisher, Chris Roberson's public statements and more.

C2E2: JMS on "Thor," "Spider-Man," & the Writing Life

Writer J. Michael Straczynski bantered with fans, pounded the wall, and accepted an award at his C2E2 panel, offering unvarnished opinions about writing and leading a revolt against a noisy neighbor.

DC Comics Offers a First Look at "Before Watchmen" Pages

DC Comics has updated its New Frontiersman promotional website with a brief first look at interior pages from "Before Watchmen."

"Before Watchmen" Goes Viral With Online "New Frontiersman"

As part of its a viral promotion for "Before Watchmen," DC Comics has released an online version of the "New Frontiersman" independent newspaper from the pages of "Watchmen" while releasing paper copies at C2E2.

C2E2: DC All Access: "Before Watchmen"

In a special All Access panel, DC brought fan-favorite creators for a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated "Before Watchmen" with Adam Hughes, Brian Azzarello, Dan DiDio and more.

Comics A.M. - Darwyn Cooke Dragged "Kicking and Screaming" Into "Before Watchmen"

Darwyn Cooke on the long road to "Before Watchmen"! Ron Marz talks "Prophecy" and crossovers! Jack Kirby's son on growing up with the King of Comics! Paul Gravett interviews Robert Crumb! Plus more!

DC Comics Solicitations for July, 2012

DC Comics has released their full solicitations text and images for product being released in July, 2012, including the latest from Before Watchmen, "Earth 2," "Batman," "Justice League" and more.

PRESS RELEASE: Jim Lee and Dan DiDio Discuss "Before Watchmen" at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Moore & Reppion Go "Scouting for Bots"

Leah Moore & John Reppion spoke with CBR News about their new "Judge Dredd Megazine" story "Scouting for Bots," growing up on "2000 AD" and their take on "Before Watchmen."

CBR TV @ WC12: DiDio & Lee on "Before Watchmen" & the New 52

DC Comics Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee visited the CBR Tiki Lounge at WonderCon 2012 to discuss all things DC including the New 52, their working relationship, & "Before Watchmen."

CBR TV @ WC12: Len Wein On "Before Watchmen"

Original "Watchmen" editor and writer of the "Ozymandias" Before Watchmen miniseries Len Wein kicks off CBR TV's WonderCon coverage discussing his involvement in the controversial DC Comics event.

Jim Lee's "Before Watchmen: Nite Owl" Cover

DC Comics has released a first look at the pencils for artist Jim Lee's "Before Watchmen: Nite Owl" #1 variant cover.

WC12: DC Comics: All-Access Special Edition

CBR reports from the DC Comics: All Access Special Edition panel at WonderCon where Co-Publisher Dan Didio, J. Michael Straczynski and others speak about "Before Watchmen."

WC12: Spotlight on J. Michael Straczynski

Writer J. Michael Straczynski took to the stage at WonderCon with DC Co-Publisher Dan DiDio to talk about Straczynski 's work, his comics and his life, from "Babylon 5" to "Before Watchmen" and beyond.

DC Comics Solicitations for June, 2012

DC Comics has released their full solicitations text and images for product being released in June, 2012, including the first installments of the Before Watchmen titles, the final issue of "Scalped," and more.

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