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Rob Paulsen Brings Character To "Bravoman," "Ninja Turtles"

The venerable voice actor behind "Animaniacs" and the original Raphael reflects on his career as Rob Paulsen turns up his snark for NAMCO's "Bravoman" web cartoon and his brains for Nickelodeon's new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

Preschool Bans Kids from Playing Superheroes

A Philadelphia preschool has purportedly banned "wrestling, Super Hero play, and Monster games" due to the risk of injury. ROBOT 6 has all the details.

X-POSITION: Duggan Retro-Fits "Deadpool"

"Deadpool" co-writer Gerry Duggan joins X-POSITION to discuss the series' fake inventory issues, his team-up with Captain America and Wolverine and the book's unconventional co-stars. Plus, exclusive art!

Monkeybrain's "Subatomic Party Girls" Turns Space Fun Up To 11

Chris Sims, Chad Bowers and Erica Henderson, the creative team behind the new digital series "Subatomic Party Girls," discussed the new Monkeybrain digital series with CBR News.

Warner Bros. & "Smallville" Creators Settle Multimillion-dollar Fight

WB Television and "Smallville" co-creators Miles Millar & Alfred Gough have settled a multimillion-dollar dispute concerning profits from the long-running television series. ROBOT 6 has more details.

First "Avengers Assemble" Episode Free to Download

Marvel and Disney XD have released an official trailer for the upcoming "Avengers Assemble" animated series and posted the first episode free to download until May 25.

"Fast & Furious 6" Writer Chris Morgan on Big Cast and Even Bigger Action

Veteran franchise writer Chris Morgan spoke exclusively with SPINOFF about what to expect from "Fast & Furious 6," the challenge in juggling a large cast and how he approaches the big action sequences.

Marvel Debuts First Trailer for "Avengers Assemble"

Marvel Animation has released the first trailer for "Avengers Assemble," its new Disney XD cartoon set to debut with a special hour-long episode on Sunday, May 26.

J. Torres Breaks New Ground with Archie's "Jinx: Little Miss Steps"

Li'l Jinx started out as a carefree little girl who tortured her father in Archie Comics gag strips. Under the guidance of writer J. Torres, her teenage incarnation is a lot more complicated - and a lot more interesting.

VIDEO: Fan-Made "Kingdom Come" Trailer Debuts Online

The result of an Indiegogo campaign, director/producer Andrew List's fan trailer for "Kingdom Come," based on the acclaimed 1996 miniseries by Alex Ross and Mark Waid, has been released online.

Fawkes & "Constantine" See All Angles in "Trinity War"

Writer Ray Fawkes spoke with CBR about "Constantine's" role in the "Trinity War" event, and the challenges of beginning his solo run on the book in the middle of a major crossover.

Man of Steel, The Wolverine, Ghostbusters 3: May 21st Comic Reel

New character posters for "Man of Steel" surface! "The Wolverine" gets a new trailer! Dan Aykroyd discusses the plot of "Ghostbusters 3!" Plus, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" & more!

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Arrow" #33

DC Comics has given CBR an exclusive preview of "Arrow" #33 by Marc Guggenheim, Drew Z. Greenberg & Xermanico. In the final issue before going on hiatus for the summer, Roy Harper makes his debut May 22.

New Posters for "The Wolverine" Showcase Viper and Yukio

Director James Mangold has unveiled a pair of new posters for "The Wolverine" featuring artistic representations of Svetlana Khodchenkova as Viper and Rila Fukushima as Yukio.

EXCL ART: Jerry Ordway Covers "New Crusaders: Legacy"

The legendary artist of Superman, Shazam and more brings his talents to Red Circle as Jerry Ordway covers the incoming "New Crusaders: Legacy" trade representing new and classic stories of Archie's heroes.

Peter Bagge Discusses "Other Stuff," "Rebel Woman"

Cartoonist Peter Bagge discusses "Other Stuff," his new collection from Fantagraphics, incorporating humor and history in his work and collaborating with Alan Moore, Robert Crumb, Johnny Ryan and Daniel Clowes.

Six Recent Superheroine Redesigns That Need to be Re-Redesigned

Kelly Thompson looks at six recent superheroine costume overhauls that need to head back to the drawing board while sharing possible redesign ideas by artists Kris Anka and Meredith McClaren!

Comics A.M. - "One Piece" Takes Two-Week Hiatus Due to Illness

"One Piece" goes on two-week hiatus following Eiichiro Oda's hospitalization! Rob Liefeld discusses his "Brigade" Kickstarter! Interviews with Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly, Mike Carey and Peter Gross! Plus more!

EXCLUSIVE: Davis Introduces Shazam in "Justice League" #21 Variant

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR has an exclusive first look at Shane Davis' variant cover for "Justice League" #21 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, which contains the conclusion of the long-running "Shazam!" story.

New "Wolverine" Trailer Showcases Silver Samurai, Yukio in Action

Fox's latest trailer for director James Mangold's "The Wolverine" features plenty of Hugh Jackman's Logan in action, along with extended looks at Yukio and the Silver Samurai.

Liu's "Astonishing X-Men" Explores the Cracks in Iceman

"Astonishing X-Men" writer Marjorie Liu discussed the current series arc, where the team must contend with the erratic and dangerous behavior of one of its most powerful members, Iceman. Plus, exclusive art!

Last Week's Comics Reviewed: "Iron Man" #10, "Battlestar Galactica" #1

Last week the CBR Reviews staff looked at over 20 new releases, including "Fatale" #14, the final issue of "Sword of Sorcery" #8, "Avengers: The Enemy Within" #1 and Jai Nitz & Greg Smallwood's "Dream Thief" #1.

PREVIEW: Casey & Messina's "The Bounce" #1

Image Comics has released a preview of "The Bounce" #1 by "Sex" writer Joe Casey and artist David Messina. The ultimate slacker superhero makes his debut May 22.

The Sad Legacy of Batman's Other Creator, Bill Finger

In examining the last Batman story Bill Finger ever wrote, CSBG's Greg Hatcher looks at the sad treatment Batman's co-creator has received from the comic book industry over the years.

Kevin Keller's First Kiss Turns Criticism Into Comics

For his next "Kevin Keller" story, creator Dan Parent takes conservative criticisms of Archie's gay pal and turns them into the story of Kevin's first kiss.

"The Right Time To Go" - Geoff Johns On Exiting "Green Lantern"

"Green Lantern" writer and DC CCO Geoff Johns discusses leaving the book most closely associated with his name after nearly a decade, reflecting on his run and how different creation myths play into the Lanterns' universe.

PREVIEW: "Green Lantern" #20, Geoff Johns' Final Issue

DC Comics has released a preview of "Green Lantern" #20, the final issue of Geoff Johns' tenure writing the series with a spectrum of artists. The epic battle between the First Lantern and the Guardians hits May 22.

EXCLUSIVE: Teammates Clash on "Uncanny Avengers" #9 Cover

Teammates collide on John Cassaday's cover for "Uncanny Avengers" #9. CBR has an exclusive first look at the art, which hints at what to expect from Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña's story.

Conroy Inadvertently Outs Next "Batman: Arkham" Game

A Tweet from fan-favorite Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy clarifying his comments at Dallas Comic-Con may have inadvertently revealed a new "Batman: Arkham" game beyond "Arkham Origins."

REVIEW: The "Psychological Exploration" of "Fatale" #14

Jennifer Cheng gives Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' "Fatale" #14 4 stars, saying the issue "maintains the grim, yet lovely, melancholy and the suffusing atmosphere of fate that make this creative team's work so memorable."

RUMOR: "Dark Knight's" Christopher Nolan In Talks to Tackle 007

A new rumor contends "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Inception" director Christopher Nolan is in early talks to helm the next James Bond film.

Conner, Yu, McGuinness & More Cover Marvel NOW! June Variants

New variant covers for several Marvel Comics ongoing series, including "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers Assemble" have hit online, featuring artists Ed McGuinness, Amanda Conner, Leinil Yu & more.

Legends Collide in Waid's "The Rocketeer / The Spirit: Pulp Friction"

Mark Waid spoke with CBR about "The Rocketeer / The Spirit: Pulp Friction,"IDW's new miniseries starring the two popular pulp heroes coming face-to-face in 1940s Los Angeles. Plus, exclusive art!

First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past"

Bryan Singer has posted a first look at Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence's return as Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

Chaffee Lets "Good Dog" Off the Leash

Cartoonist Graham Chaffee talks to CBR about "Good Dog" from Fantagraphics, the story of a stray mutt's misadventures as he looks for a home, and explains why this is his first published work in 20 years.

Cover of the Week - May 15

This week, Snow White readies for war, Wonder Woman gets a show of hands, Gotham gets bloody, Judge Dredd rockets into action and Conan gets naked.

EXCLUSIVE: Brett Booth Takes On "Justice League of America"

This month, "Nightwing" artist Brett Booth steps in for a two-issue run on "Justice League of America." We spoke with him about the guest stint, leaving Dick Grayson and redesigning classic DC characters for the New 52.

Animated "Star Wars Rebels" Debuts Fall 2014 on XD

"Star Wars Rebels," an animated series set between "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope" will premiere in fall 2014 on the Disney Channel before moving to Disney XD.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Gale Anne Hurd's "Anti" #4

The final chapter of Gale Anne Hurd's "Anti" hits stores this week as issue #4, by Peter Calloway and Daniel Hillyard, clears up the mysteries surrounding Charles Emmanuel's destiny on May 22.

The Avengers 2, Marvel Phase Three, Star Wars: Rebels: May 20th Comic Reel

Joss Whedon confirms Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch for current "Avengers 2" draft! Kevin Feige teases things to come in Marvel Phase Three! Lucasfilm announces "Star Wars: Rebels" animated series & more!

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