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ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Incognito: Bad Influences" #1

Marvel Comics has released an advance look at Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips "Incognito: Bad Influences." The new ICON miniseries from the award winning creative team debuts Wednesday, October 20.

REVIEW: "Nemesis" #3

CBR's Chad Nevett gave Mark Millar and Steve McNiven's "Nemesis" #3 a 3.5-star review, saying that the issue "contains a wonderfully violent action sequence from Steve McNiven that ranks among his best work."

ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Scarlet" #3

Marvel Comics has released an advance look at the third issue of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's critically acclaimed creator-owned Icon Comics series, "Scarlet," due in stores Wednesday, November 3.

SUPERIOR WEEK: Superior Unveiled

CBR has your first look at the completed cover for Mark Millar and Leinil Yu's next creator-owned Icon comic as well as the details on the issue's price and the winner who gave his name to the hero.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Superior" #1

As part of CBR's ongoing SUPERIOR WEEK, we're proud to present an exclusive first look at pages from the debut issue of Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu's October-launching Marvel Icon miniseries.

SUPERIOR WEEK: Leinil Francis Yu

The artist behind the latest Mark Millar written series describes designing an old timey twist on the Superman model, explains why he wants to keep it creator-owned and shares exclusive art from inside "Superior."

SUPERIOR WEEK: Mark Millar

CBR gets up close and personal with Mark Millar's latest creator-owned effort as the writer explains how the tale goes beyond the Superman myth, what inspired its hopeful, emotional tone and how Leinil Yu helps save the day.

PRESS RELEASE: First Look at Variant to Brubaker & Phillips' "Incognito: Bad Influences"

SUPERIOR WEEK: Become Millar & Yu's Hero

For his latest charity auction, the writer behind "Kick-Ass" and "Nemesis" puts up the title role in he and Leinil Francis Yu's big superhero comic "Superior," and ROBOT 6 has the details on how to bid and who benefits.

Mark Millar Kicks More Ass

With the incoming sequel to he and John Romita Jr.'s creator-owned comic-turned-movie, "Kick-Ass," Mark Millar goes "Balls To The Wall" with a new viral superteam, a sidekick for Red Mist and more.

ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Casanova" #3

Marvel Comics has released and advance look at "Casanova" #3 by the critically acclaimed team of Matt Fraction, Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba. The third chapter of the remastered series hits stores September 22.

Millar Details His "Nemesis" Deal

Though it will be his third comics-to-film adaptation, comics creator Mark Millar didn't try hard to land his supervillain serial "Nemesis" with major director Tony Scott - it just kind of happened that way.

Tony Scott to direct Millar/McNiven's "Nemesis"

Tony Scott, the director of "Top Gun," "True Romance," "Enemy of the State" and more, has signed on to direct the adaptation of Mark Millar & Steve McNiven's Nemesis. ROBOT 6 has the details.

SHE HAS NO HEAD: Bendis & Maleev's "Scarlet"

CSBG's Kelly Thompson shares her thoughts about and reactions to the first issue of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's highly anticipated creator owned Icon series, "Scarlet."

PRESS RELEASE: Scarlet #1 Sells Out And Returns With Second Printing

REVIEW: "Scarlet" #1

Timothy Callahan reviewed "Scarlet" #1, Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's creator-owned Icon title, giving the debut 4.5 stars saying that the comic "feels personal and passionate, from cover to cover."

ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Casanova" #1

Marvel has released a preview for the first Icon-branded issue of "Casanova," Matt Fraction, Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon's critically acclaimed title, now in full color! The remastered series hits stores July 8.

EXCLUSIVE: "Fortune & Glory" Preview

Courtesy of Icon, CBR brings you an exclusive preview of "Fortune & Glory: A True Hollywood Comic Book Story" by Brian Michael Bendis, reissued in deluxe hardcover in May.

PRESS RELEASE: Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips' "Criminal" and "Incognito" Go Digital!

C2E2: Fraction Makes "Casanova" an Icon

With his acclaimed "Casanova" moving to Marvel's Icon imprint this fall, Matt Fraction spoke about his plans for the series, including full color re-releases of past issues and the long awaited volume three.

The CBR Review: "Kick-Ass"

"Kick-Ass" is that rare film that actually improves upon its source material through strong performances, great direction and a colorful confidence about itself; it is a film that actually lives up to its name.

C2E2: Bendis Turns "Scarlet"

In their new creator-owned "Scarlet," from Marvel' Icon imprint, Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev take readers to a world where one woman's decision to fight back against a corrupt system has global repercussions.

Nemesis: First Cover & Free Advertising

Hot off gaining $16,900 for charity in the name of their new Icon series, Mark Millar and Steve McNiven debut the all-new covers to "Nemesis" #1 and give retailers a chance for a free ad in the final printed comic.

Millar Announces "Nemesis" Benefit Auction

Creator Mark Millar is offering a lucky fan the opportunity to be immortalized in the pages of his and co-creator Steve McNiven's "Nemesis" through a benefit auction with all proceeds going to a special fund to help handicapped children.

Final "Kick-Ass" Theatrical Poster Released

Lionsgate has released the final theatrical poster featuring all the major characters in their upcoming movie, "Kick-Ass," based on the Icon comic book series by co-creators Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

Millar Makes No "Nemesis" of DC

Though the early promotion of Mark Millar and Steve McNiven's new series made mention of an iconic hero, the best-selling writer explained to CBR News that no legal action is affecting the March release of Icon's "Nemesis."

Kicking Ass with Millar

Mark Millar shares some 'wee facts' from Titan Books' upcoming "Kick-Ass: Creating the Comic, Making the Movie," including who else was up for playing Big Daddy and the working title for the second volume of the creator-owned series.

"Nemesis" Asks: What if Batman was The Joker?

Writer Mark Millar and artist Steve McNiven, the dynamic duo behind Marvel's "Civil War" and "Old Man Logan," speak exclusivel with CBR News about their upcoming creator-owned Icon project, "Nemesis."

PRESS RELEASE: Bendis & Oeming’s Award-Winning "Powers" Returns With All New Series

Brubaker Talks “Criminal: The Sinners”

Fans of Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips' "Incognito" can expect more underworld action when the duo’s acclaimed “Criminal” series returns this month with "The Sinners." We spoke with Brubaker about the new reader-friendly storyline.

Bendis on "Powers" Comics + TV Show

Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Avon Oeming’s “Powers” returns in November with a new #1, and CBR News spoke with Bendis about the superhero crime series as well as the “Powers” TV pilot, which is currently in development.

Mark Millar on Making Movies

The best-selling comic author Mark Millar describes what his working life entails in the wake of Hollywood successes, teases his upcoming comic books, and makes "Kick-Ass" music.

Lionsgate to Release "Kick-Ass" in 2010

Lionsgate has acquired the domestic rights to “Kick-Ass,” the new Matthew Vaughn film based on the Icon Comics series created by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film will see U.S. release in 2010.

PRESS RELEASE: "Incognito Must-Have" Collects Sold Out Issues #1-2

PRESS RELEASE: "Kick-Ass" #1-4 gets special "Umpteenth Printing" variant covers

PRESS RELEASE: "Incognito" #1 sells out, reprint announced

PRESS RELEASE: Eisner Award winning team of Brubaker and Phillips go "Incognito" this week

Kick-Ass Set Visit Preview

CBR's Jeffrey Renaud visited the set of Matthew Vaughn's film adaptation of Mark Millar & John Romita, Jr.'s ICON miniseries "Kick-Ass," and turned in this brief update in advance of the forthcoming full, in-depth report.

PRESS RELEASE: David Mack's Icon run to be collected in "Kabuki: The Alchemy"

CCI: McDuffie Reaches Milestone with DC

The characters of Milestone Comics will be folded into the fabric of DCU proper, in some very high-profile titles. Milestone co-founder Dwayne McDuffie will be writing two of his creations into "Justice League of America."

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