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Comics A.M. - Comic Sales Up 18.6% For First Half of Year

Direct market sales rise 18.6% in first half of 2012! Reborn Valiant Entertainment looks to follow Marvel blueprint! A look at "Amazing Fantasy" and Marvel's early days! An appreciation for Joe Casey! Plus much more!

Hit-Monkey Video Game in Development From Activision and High Moon

A placeholder website briefly went live this weekend teasing a Hit-Monkey video game from Marvel, Activision and High Moon Studios. The official announcement is expected at the Marvel video game panel at Comic-Con International.

Comics A.M. - Is a Battle Over Thanos Building? Tim Marchman Redux

As Marvel goes cosmic on big screen, Jim Starlin may be staking his claim to Thanos! Tim Marchman interviews Len Wein about "Before Watchmen"! Reclusive Steve Ditko (sort of) profiled! Tokyopop willing to negotiate rights to OGNs!

Comics A.M. - Comics Numbering (and Renumbering); the Problem With DRM

The ridiculousness of comics numbering! The problem with digital rights management! Maryland couple renews vows to celebrate "Astonishing X-Men" #51! The 15 best creator duos! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Wedding Bells Ring For Northstar -- and For Comics Fans

Couple weds today at Midtown Comics! A closer look at Marvel's twice-monthly comics and cover prices! Dean Haspiel donates mini-comics collection to Library of Congress! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - May Sales Shatter Records; Spiegelman Joins Occupy Comics

May sales break "Diamond Exclusive Era" records! Art Spiegelman contributes to Occupy Comics anthology! A look back at the comic burnings of 1948! How Marvel Comics got its name! Plus more

"Thor 2" Targets "Chuck" Star Zachary Levi to Play Fandral

Marvel is expected to offer "Chuck" star Zachary Levi the role of Fandral in "Thor 2" after Josh Dallas was forced to drop out of the sequel because of his commitment to ABC's "Once Upon a Time."

Comics A.M. - Plan to Replace New York's Javits Center Falls Apart

Talks break down in bid to build $4 billion convention center! What does DC's Alan Scott announcement say about the state of the publisher, and the industry? How one retailer capitalized on Marvel's "The Avengers"!

Comics A.M. - Industry's Digital Inroads; Exploiting New Formats

The New York Times surveys the digital comics landscape! Warren Ellis on "the shape of the new webcomics"! Dave Sim turns to Kickstarter for digital "Cerebus"! Adam Warren talks "Empowered"! Plus more!

One Million Moms Targets DC, Marvel Over Gay Storylines

The conservative Christian group One Million Moms is calling on DC Comics and Marvel to immediately cancel all plans involving "homosexual superhero characters."

Comics A.M. - Phoenix Comicon Kicks Off; Daniel Clowes Talks Digital

Phoenix Comicon expected to draw 35,000 to 40,000 this weekend! Daniel Clowes on his aversion to digital! Marvel's hiring! Kelly Sue DeConnick talks Captain Marvel! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Marvel Answers Frustrated Mom's Call For Help

Marvel, and Hawkeye, lend a hand! Jody LeHeup joins Valiant! Brian Michael Bendis interviews Greg Rucka! Roger Langridge talks about his decision not to work for Marvel or DC! Plus more!

PRESS RELEASE: Marvel Astonishes ABC's "The View" with Major X-Men Announcement

"Conan" Artist Ernie Chan Passes Away

Artist Ernie Chan, perhaps best remembered for his work in the 1970s on DC's "Batman" and Marvel's "Conan the Barbarian," passed away Wednesday at age 71.

Comics A.M. - Hero Initiative, Kirby Museum Report "Avengers" Donations

"Avengers" donation campaigns benefit Hero Initiative, Kirby Museum! Spotlights on Jack Kirby and Stan Lee! Toronto Comics Art Festival events draw 18,000! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Iranian Cartoonist Sentenced to 25 Lashes

Iranian cartoonist to be lashed for depicting parliament member in soccer jersey. Dynamite CEO talks comics market, digital! How Marvel removed nudity from FCBD comic! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - "The Avengers," Comics and the Evolution of Storytelling

How crossovers, team-ups and reboots blazed a trail for more complex stories! "Tiny Titans" creators open Aw Yeah Comics! Five up-and-coming cartoonists from TCAF! More on Creator Owned Comics!

"The Avengers" Opens to Record-Breaking $200.3 Million

Marvel's "The Avengers" opened this weekend to a record-shattering $200.3 million in North America to become the largest domestic debut of all time. The film has earned $641.8 million worldwide in just 12 days.

"The Avengers" Assembles an $80 Million Friday

As the summer movie season begins, Marvel's superhero team-up "The Avengers" earned $80.5 million Friday, putting the film in the position to break domestic opening-weekend records.

New "Amazing Spider-Man" Trailer Arrives

Ahead of the U.S. premiere of "The Avengers," Columbia Pictures has released the new theatrical trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man," director Marc Webb's franchise reboot.

Comics A.M. - A Call For Disney to Remember Its Roots

Oswald the Rabbit and creators' rights! John Rogers talks Thrillbent and digital comics! James Robinson talks "Earth 2"! Tom Batiuk on "Funky Winkerbean's" new gay storyline! Plus much more!

"The Avengers" Tops Overseas Box Office, Assembling $178 Million

Marvel's "The Avengers" debuted at No. 1 in 39 international markets, grossing $178.4 million in the ninth-highest overseas opening of all time. The Joss Whedon-directed film opens Friday in the U.S.

Comics A.M. - Stan Lee Talks Comics and "The Stan Lee Story"

Stan Lee on comics, movies and fame! Mark Evanier on the "With Great Power" premiere! This weekend, it's Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo! Chuck Dixon talks "G.I. Joe"! Plus more!

CinemaCon: Disney Presents Marvel, Pixar & DreamWorks

Disney's CinemaCon 2012 presentation featured lots of new footage and announcements, including details on "Iron Man 3," "Oz the Great and Powerful," "Frankenweenie," "The Muppets 2" and "The Lone Ranger."

Sin City 2, The Avengers, RoboCop: April 13th Comic Reel

"Sin City" sequel finally a go! More from the premiere of "The Avengers!" Edward Norton, Sean Penn eying roles in "RoboCop" remake? Also, Kevin Feige on upcoming Marvel movies, The Rock joins "Lore" and more.

Comics A.M. - Relaunching Justice Society, Rebuilding Billy Batson

James Robinson on "Earth 2"! Geoff Johns talks Shazam! David Hine on creator-owned comics! Interviews with "Ultimate Spider-Man's" Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez! Plus much more!

ECCC12: Marvel's Breaking Into Comics Panel

Marvel reprised its popular "Breaking into Comics" panel at Emerald City Comicon, with Kelly Sue DeConnick, Chris Yost, Phil Noto, Ramon Perez, Adi Granov and CB Cebulski offering advice for aspiring writers and artists.

WC12: Pak Goes "X-Treme X-Men"

The alternate reality team from Greg Pak's recent arc on Marvel's "Astonishing X-Men" return as the writer discusses his plans for Howlett, Kid Nightcrawler, Dazzler and the "X-Treme X-Men."

Comics A.M. - Disney Working to Bring Marvel Heroes to Its Theme Parks

Disney laying groundwork for Marvel characters to appear at its theme parks! More than 55 papers pull controversial "Doonesbury" strips! The Rule of Eight! The future of Top Cow! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Single-Issue Sales Jump 22% in February

Periodical sales rise 22.26% over February 2011! Marvel moves to "self covers" for $2.99 comics! A look at Archie Comics sales figures! Amy Reeder on her "Batwoman" departure! Plus much more!

PRESS RELEASE: Marvel Announces Free Digital Copies with All $3.99 Books

Marvel Assembles "Avengers Alliance" On Facebook

CBR goes behind the scenes of "Marvel: Avengers Alliance," the new Facebook RPG that pits you and your friends against Marvel Comics villains in New York City.

Comics A.M. - Marvel's Big Push For "AvX"; New 52 Hurting GN Sales?

Marvel making its biggest-ever marketing investment for "AvX"! Sales of DC's pre-New 52 collected editions drop! Government files more charges against Megaupload founder! Plus much more!

First "Amazing Spider-Man" Clip Debuts

Columbia Pictures has premiered the first clip from director Marc Webb's "Amazing Spider-Man," featuring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker attempting to get past the doorman at Gwen Stacy's building.

Remender and McKone Unload on "Uncanny X-Force"

Rick Remender and Mike McKone host Marvel's final Next Big Thing press conference call of the week, dishing on the next arc of "Uncanny X-Force," "Final Execution." It's X-Force vs. the Omega Clan, and CBR has the details.

Hickman & Humphries Tackle "Ultimate Comics: Ultimates"

Marvel's week of Next Big Thing press conference calls continues with Jonathan Hickman, Sam Humphries and editor Sana Amanat on the next arc of "Ultimate Comics: Ultimates." Humphries will co-write the series beginning with #10.

Comics A.M. - Appeal in Superman Legal Fight; Brett Ewins Arraigned

Judges hear appeal in Warner Bros.' lawsuit against Superman lawyer! Former Judge Dredd artist Brett Ewins arraigned! Creators comment on Marvel-Gary Friedrich case! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Middle-School Mother Objects to "Dungeon" Series

New Brunswick middle school library pulls "Dungeon" series following complaint! Does Marvel publish "crossover" events? It turns out "Uncle Scrooge" was bestselling comic of 1960s! Plus much more!

Jeff Parker and Declan Shalvey on "Thunderbolts" Past and Present

Wrapping up a week of press conference calls announcing new series and storylines, Marvel put Jeff Parker and artist Declan Shalvey front and center to shed some light on the upcoming "Thunderbolts vs. Thunderbolts."

Comics A.M. - How Digital Changed Geoff Johns' Approach to Writing

Geoff Johns on re-evaluating the medium for digital display! Marvel's backlist problem! Washington City Paper axes comic strips -- again! Houston welcomes "The Scarlet Spider"! Plus more!

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