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Kirkman, Hurd Discuss "Walking Dead" Season 4 Surprises, Threats

Series creator Robert Kirkman and producer Gale Anne Hurd discuss developments and new threats in Season 4 of AMC's "The Walking Dead" which will continue to utilize aspects of the comic's storylines.

Abandoned An' Forsaked: Who Killed Spawn?

In the latest retcon spotlight, CSBG looks at how Rob Liefeld's depature from Image Comics in the mid 1990s led to a major retcon in who killed the lead character of Todd McFarlane's Spawn.

ECCC: Joshua Williamson Gets "Ghosted" At Skybound

In a new series described as "'Ocean's 11' in a haunted house," writer Joshua Williamson takes a step towards the gritty drama he's always wanted to write with Skybound's "Ghosted."

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Casey Rolls with "The Bounce"

"Sex" and "Butcher Baker" writer Joe Casey channels a certain wise-cracking web head from another company on his new Image Comics title with David Messina called "The Bounce."

ECCC: Skybound On The Rise With Adlard & Ottley

"Walking Dead" and "Invincible" artists Charlie Adlard and Ryan Ottley sound off on their work with Robert Kirkman, and Skybound announces the new series "Ghosted" from Joshua Williamson and Goran Sudzuka in Seattle.

ECCC: Image Comics Puts the ‘Graphic’ in Graphic Novel

Joe Casey, Howard Chaykin, Brandon Graham, Matt Fraction and Fiona Staples talk about sex in comics, from indie porn comics to creating brothel planets in a galaxy far, far away.

Comics A.M. - Viz Teams With iVerse; Image Asks "What's Next"?

Viz Media signs on to iVerse’s digital comics app for libraries! Image's Eric Stephenson asks ComicsPRO attendees "What's next"? Nominees announced for Osamu Tezuka Cultural Awards! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - JMS on "Ten Grand" and the Return of Joe's Comics

J. Michael Straczynski discusses the May revival of Joe's Comics! Ryan North on his work habits! Mike Krahulik on the launch of "Strip Search"! MoCCA announces Awards of Excellence! Plus much more!

EXCLUSIVE: McKeever Deals with Big Ideas in "Miniature Jesus"

"Meta 4" and "Mondo" writer/artist Ted McKeever talks about bringing his unique take to a returned religious figure in his latest Shadowline/Image series "Miniature Jesus." Plus, an exclusive preview!

"Prophet," Zoology & Ice Age Mysticism with Simon Roy

Artist Simon Roy talks to CBR News about his Ice Age shaman adventure comic appearing in "Dark Horse Presents," how the unique collaboration on "Prophet" works, his love of speculative zoology and more.

Hickman Points "East of West" In The Right Direction

"Avengers" writer and "The Manhattan Projects" creator Jonathan Hickman lines up new sci-fi/action/western "East of West" at Image Comics with "FF" artist Nick Dragotta.

Conversing On Comics With Joe Keatinge

ROBOT 6's Chris Arrant speaks with Joe Keatinge about the writer's nine years in the comics industry, including his current "Morbius: The Living Vampire" series and his time in Image Comics marketing.

Talking Top Cow, "Think Tank" With Matt Hawkins

Top Cow's Matt Hawkins discusses balancing his COO duties for the Image Comics partner studio with writing his own comic, "Think Tank," and bringing Pilot Season title "Theory of Everything" to the big screen.

EXCL PREVIEW: Jim Zub's "Uncanny Skullkickers"

Image Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of Jim Zub and Edwin Huang's "Uncanny Skullkickers" #1. The fan-favorite fantasy humor comic returns February 27.

REVIEW: "Morning Glories" #24

Jennifer Cheng gives "Morning Glories" #24 4.5 stars, calling the double-sized issue by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma with a heavy focus on Ike "near-perfect in plotting and execution."

Conversing on Comics with Greg Capullo

ROBOT 6's Chris Arrant spoke with artist Greg Capullo about "Batman," his relationships with Scott Snyder & Todd McFarlane and the progression of his career from Marvel Comics to "Spawn" and beyond.

Ryan Ottley Looks Back on the "Invincible" Centennial

Longtime "Invincible" artist Ryan Ottley spoke with CBR News about his history with the title, how writer Robert Kirkman discovered him, his impressive output and much more.

REVIEW: "Fatale" #12

Greg McElhatton gives "Fatale" #12 4.5 stars, calling the one-shot story by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips "a great example of how to write a stand-alone issue" and "a top-notch comic."

Image Comics Solicitations for May, 2013

Image Comics has provided CBR with its complete May solicitations featuring covers and previews for JMS' "Ten Grand" #1, "The Bounce" #1, "The Dream Merchant" #1, "The Walking Dead" #110 and more!

"The Walking Dead" Midseason Premiere Sets Basic Cable Record

Sunday's midseason premiere of "The Walking Dead" not only brought Rick Grimes and the other survivors one step closer to all-out war with The Governor, it delivered the AMC drama its best ratings to date.

EXCL PREVIEWS: "Fatale" #12, "Morning Glories" #24

Courtesy of Image, CBR presents exclusive previews for two of this week's new releases: Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' "Fatale" #12 and Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma's "Morning Glories" #24!

Digging Into "A Distant Soil" with Colleen Doran

After six years, a delay caused in part by lost negatives, writer/artist Colleen Doran spoke to CBR about returning to her creator-owned fantasy series "A Distant Soil" at Image Comics/Shadowline.

EXCLUSIVE: Francavilla Journeys To "Lost Vegas" With Variant Cover

CBR has an exclusive first look at Francesco Francavilla's variant cover for "Lost Vegas" #1, the new creator-owned series from Eisner-winning creative team Jim McCann and Janet Lee debuting in March.

Millar & Quitely's "Jupiter's Legacy" - A Creator-Owned Event

Describing it as a Wagnerian superhero saga, Mark Millar promises a comic event in he and Frank Quitely's "Jupiter's Legacy," drawing inspiration from classic myths, Golden Age origins, King Kong and the end of America.

Oeming & Glass Explore the "Legend" of "Mice Templar"

Co-writers Bryan J.L. Glass and Michael Avon Oeming make their triumphant return to the world of "Mice Templar" with the fourth and final volume, "Legend," from Image Comics. Plus loads of exclusive art.

EXCL FIRST LOOK: ECCC "The Walking Dead: The Governor" Variant Cover

Courtesy of Skybound, CBR presents an exclusive first look at the Emerald City Comic-Con green foil variant cover for "The Walking Dead: The Governor" Special.

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Millar & Quitely's "Jupiter's Legacy" #1

Mark Millar and Frank Quitely show off the first full pages from their upcoming Image epic "Jupiter's Legacy," taking readers from the discovery of super powers to modern battles full of psychic illusions.

Comics A.M. - Manga Sales Slip in Japan For First Time Since 2009

Sales of manga dip 1.5 percent in Japan! Scottish history, in graphic novel form! Kodansha Comics nabs "Sherlock Bones"! John Layman talks "Chew"! Sonny Liew on his Epigram Books work! Plus much more!

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Riley Rossmo's "Dia De Los Muertos" #1

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of artist Riley Rossmo's "Dia De Los Muertos" #1, in which he teams with different writers for an anthology-style miniseries.

Showtime's "Chew" TV Series Not Happening

John Layman unexpectedly announced late Friday evening that the Showtime adaptation of his creator owned series with Image Comics, "Chew," has been cancelled.

PRESS RELEASE: "Invincible" #100 Returns with Second Printing

Hester Explores Kirkman's "Invincible Universe"

CBR News spoke with "Guarding the Globe" writer Phil Hester about his continued work exploring Robert Kirkman's sandbox with "Invincible Universe!" from Image Comics and Skybound.

Robert Kirkman Reflects on 100 Issues of "Invincible"

Robert Kirkman spoke with longtime Kirkmaniac Augie De Blieck Jr. about hitting 100 issues of "Invincible," expanding the Invincible Universe, the thinking behind the infamous "Death of Everyone" teasers and more.

REVIEW: "Invincible" #100

Doug Zawisza gives "Invincible" #100 by Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley 4 stars, saying Kirkman "establishes a new tone for this series going forward in a manner that welcomes all readers" in the centennial issue.

Liefeld Takes "Youngblood" & "Bloodstrike" to the Extreme

Rob Liefeld talks to CBR News about returning to his Extreme Studios titles "Bloodstrike" and "Youngblood," his "Icons" screenplay about the Image founders and more. Plus exclusive art!

Ming Doyle Discusses "Mara"

ROBOT 6's Tim O'Shea speaks with "Mara" artist Ming Doyle about her work on the Brian Wood-written Image series, covering her knowledge of volleyball, the book's use of color, designing a futuristic world and more.

REVIEW: "Chew" #31

Jennifer Cheng gives "Chew" #31 4 stars, saying writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory's follow-up to the game-changing "Chew" #30 "has remarkable emotional depth without being depressing."

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Hack/Slash" #23

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR has an exclusive preview of "Hack/Slash" #23 by Tim Seeley and Elena Casagrande. The all Final Girl team looks to flatten the plans of the Black Lamp Society January 30.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Wood and Doyle's "Mara" #2

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Mara" #2 by Brian Wood, Ming Doyle and Jordie Bellaire. Mara's newly manifested superpowers usher in a wave of trouble January 30.

Top 500 Comics, Trades for 2012

John Mayo returns with complete charts for the top 500 selling comics and trades through Diamond Comics for 2012, a year which saw "The Walking Dead" take the top spot on both charts.

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