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Comics A.M. - Details on DC's Aug. 31 Midnight Releases

DC kicks off relaunch with midnight releases! Analysis of the Kirby copyright ruling! Jim Shooter recalls Steve Gerber! Grant Morrison pushes for publishers to allow creators to "go crazy"! Plus more!

Donald Glover, the New "Ultimate Spidey" & Racism

ROBOT 6's Kevin Melrose examines how "Community" star Donald Glover led Brian Michael Bendis to create Miles Morales, the new multi-racial Ultimate Spider-Man and the racial fallout it's caused.

Comics A.M. - "Flashpoint" Gets Real? 31,000 Flock to Otakon

President Obama makes a cameo in DC's "Flashpoint"! EC Comics Library lineup! Otakon draws 31,000 fans! Walt Simonson talks "Thor"! Greg Pak reflects on "Incredible Hulk"! Plus much more!

CCI: DiDio Hosts Virtual Comic-Con Panel

DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan DiDio held a pre-con virtual panel on Facebook where he tackled fan questions ranging from the future of Archie's Red Circle heroes, Stephanie Brown's future and more.

Comics A.M. - DC's Gay and Lesbian Heroes, 'More Brooding' Superman

Dan DiDio on gay characters in the New DCU! The younger, brasher and more brooding" Superman! Captain America required reading! Yen Press' "Interview With a Vampire" adaptation! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - No New Bidders for Borders; CCI Sets 2012 Prices

Liquidators remain only bidders for bankrupt Borders Group! Comic-Con International announces prices for 2012 convention! Grant Morrison on Comic-Con! Voting opens for Shel Dorf Awards! Plus more!

Six by 6: Six Great Science Fiction Comics

"Our Love is Real" writer Sam Humphries returns to ROBOT 6 with a look at six sci-fi comics he thinks are the real deal, including "Akira," "The Filth" and more.

Art Balthazar Makes Even Red Lanterns Adorable

ROBOT 6 looks at DC Comics' line of Super-Pets books, noting how creators like Art Balthazar can make even rage-vomiting Red Lanterns kid-friendly.

Comics A.M. - Bankrupt Borders Chain Could Be History by Next Week

Borders will be liquidated if no other bidder emerges by Sunday! More "Great Graphic Novels for Teens" nominees! Steve Rude on his desire to return to DC! Plus much more!

Jim Lee's Justice League Covers CCI Souvenir Book

Comic-Con International has released the cover art for this summer's souvenir booklet, offering another look at Jim Lee's "Justice League" lineup.

Talking Comics with Dale Eaglesham

Tim O'Shea spoke with "Alpha Flight" artist Dale Eaglesham about working on Marvel's Canadian superteam, the artistic decisions made in the first issue and more.

Comics A.M. - Charlaine Harris' New Graphic Novel; the Origins of Epic

"True Blood" author Charlaine Harris to work on graphic novel with Christopher Golden! Jim Shooter on the beginnings of Marvel's Epic imprint! Personnel moves at IDW! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Ghostface Killah Sued Over "Iron Man" Cartoon Theme

Composer of 1960s "Iron Man" cartoon theme sues rapper for copyright infringement! Could the Nook be driving more digital sales than we thought? Eric Stephenson talks Image Comics! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - "The Walking Dead" Bookstore Streak; "Parker" Delay

"Naruto," "The Walking Dead" lead BookScan chart! Darwyn Cooke announces delay of "Parker: The Martini Edition"! A history of comics renumbering! Robert Kirkman talks Comic-Con! Plus much more!

Comic College: George Herriman

ROBOT 6's Chris Mautner offers a summer course on "Krazy Kat" creator George Herriman, a man "routinely regarded as one of the most significant creators in the history of the medium."

Dave Gibbons and Dream Sequences

ROBOT 6's Matt Seneca dives into an elaborate, single-page Dave Gibbons-illustrated dream sequence from "Watchmen" #7

Larry Young on the Return of First Comics

Larry Young spoke with ROBOT 6 about the coming rebirth of '80s comics publisher First Comics as revealed yesterday in the release of Comic-Con International's Thursday panel schedule.

Comics A.M. - ICv2 Conference Returns to San Diego; Surviving CCI

ICv2's Comics, Media, and Digital Conference set for July 20! Comic-Con releases floor map and exhibitor list! Tips on surviving the convention! Jim Shooter talks "G.I. Joe"! Brandon Graham talks collaboration, world-building!

"Savage Dragon" to Resurrect Osama bin Laden

Erik Larsen will bring al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden back to life as a giant green monster bent on destroying America in October's "Savage Dragon" #177. ROBOT 6 has details.

Women, Comics & Superheroes

ROBOT 6's Brigid Alverson reflects on recent conversations about the lack of female creators working in comics, focusing on the superhero genre, what publishers could learn from shonen manga and more.

Comics A.M. - DC's "Flashpoint"-"New 52" Link; Borders Warns Off Investors

DC says "Flashpoint" lays the foundation for September relaunch! In wake of opening bid, bankrupt Borders warns investors against buying stock! Steve Bissette, Tom Neely, Jillian Tamaki and more!

Talking Comics with Jimmy Palmiotti

ROBOT 6's Tim O'Shea spoke with Jimmy Palmiotti about the writer's upcoming "Trailblazer" one-shot from Image Comics, his and Justin Gray's run on "Jonah Hex," the DC Comics Relaunch and more.

Comics A.M. - Farewell, United Media; Comic-Book Twist in Murder Case

United Media closes doors after 109 years! Murdered millionaire's copy of "Detective Comics" #27 could be sold to fund widow's defense! Golden Age artist Walter W. Schwartz passes away. Plus much more!

What "Green Lantern" could learn from "Super 8"

ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant looks at two summer tent pole films and notes what "Super 8" got right that "Green Lantern" could have had more of.

Talking Comics with Rus Wooton

ROBOT 6's Tim O'Shea interviews Russ Wooton about overcoming a major surfing injury to become a letterer for "Walking Dead," "Invincible" "Pigs" and more, as well as his new webcomic, "Siblings."

Digging Into the DC Comics Relaunch

ROBOT 6's resident DC Comics aficionado Tom Bondurant goes head-to-head with Marvel champion (and comic shop employee) Carla Hoffman on DC's relaunch

What Makes Wonder Woman Tick?

ROBOT 6's Michael May looks at DC Comics' Amazonian princess throughout the decades in an effort to discern just what it is that makes Wonder Woman so wonderful.

Looking at Marvel in September

Not to be outdone by DC's relaunch, Marvel also has a few comics coming out in September; ROBOT 6's Carla Hoffman walks through "Fear Itself," "Spider-Island" and many more.

Looking at DC in September

ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant looks forward to DC's landmark September relaunch, pondering which of their first issues he'll buy and which ones he'll pass on. Plus: Sexy Black Flash!

Talking With Andrew Smith

Tim O'Shea spoke with "Gladstone's School for World Conquerors" co-creator Andrew Smith about the book's first issue sell-out, the expanding the original graphic novel pitch into an ongoing series and more.

REVIEW: "Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse," Vol. 1

ROBOT 6's Chris Mautner calls the first Floyd Gottfredson's Mickey Mouse collection from Fantagraphics a "pretty spiffy package" that "provides a rich portrait of the artist and his times, as well as some great comics."

Would You Buy a Digital Comics Subscription?

Magazines are doing it, so why not comics? ROBOT 6's Brigid Alverson considers the possibility of digital subscriptions for comic book titles.

Final DC Relaunch Details Leak

As fans await an official announcement from DC Comics, final details on September's DC relaunch have leaked and ROBOT 6 has all the details. Cover images were found by an enterprising fan on the CBR forums.

What We Know (and Don't) About the DC Relaunch

With all the news about DC's upcoming relaunch coming in fast, ROBOT 6's Sean T. Collins takes a look at what we've learned about DC plans for September and beyond based on current information.

The Alternative DC Comics 30

ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant doesn't talk about DC Comics' upcoming reboot, er, relaunch this week, but instead looks at the publisher's list of "30 Essential Graphic Novels" -- and offers his own list of 30 more.

The Fight for your First Comic

ROBOT 6's Carla Hoffman looks back at her first comic book, which may not have been what you'd consider "new reader friendly," but it certainly made her want to read more.

Batman, Wolverine Co-Star in New Fan Film

The latest fan film to star Batman takes some cues from Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" and throws in some Wolverine for good measure to create a stylish, black and white take on the characters.

Talking Comics with Nick Dragotta

ROBOT 6 contributor Tim O'Shea chats with "Vengeance" artist Nick Dragotta about collaborating with writer Joe Casey on the upcoming Marvel miniseries, and his creator-owned "Howtoons."

Robin, The Flash, Changes And Rollbacks

ROBOT 6 contributor Tom Bondurant considers the significant status quo-altering shifts in DC Comics history, and the inherent impermanence of the "sidekick identity."

Stop Fussing About Wonder Woman and Just Do

Following recent remarks that Wonder Woman may be a cursed concept, ROBOT 6's Michael May ponders why so many writers tend to overthink DC's Amazonian Princess.

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