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Unsheathed: Ron Marz talks "Witchblade's" 10th Anniversary

With the tenth anniversary of "Witchblade" upon us, CBR News caught up with series writer Ron Marz, learned about his plans for the series and if Kyle Rayner may inherit the magical gauntlet. Includes preview art by Chris Bachalo and Darwyn Cooke.

PRESS RELEASE: "Evil Ernie" #1 Bucks Industry Trend, Not A Sell Out

CBLDF: Your Chance To Star In Rucka's Next Atticus Kodiak Novel

The CBLDF and Greg Rucka are holding an auction that offers a chance for an auction winner to be written into the next novel in this week's CBLDF eBay auction.

Teen Titans, Smallville, Batman Begins 2: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 12th

Lex Luthor in spandex? Professor William the Bloody? A former Batman becoming the Joker? What in the name of Julius Schwartz is going on in today's news summary? There's only one way to find out ...

PRESS RELEASE: Steven Grant & Tom Mandrake on "Pat Novak for Hire" February, 2006 from Moonstone

PRESS RELEASE: "Corporate Ninja" Strikes Comics Shops This November from SLG

PRESS RELEASE: Todd McFarlanes "Spawn" #150 Cover Revealed

PRESS RELEASE: This December, Red Sonja Meets her (Thulsa) Doom!

PRESS RELEASE: More Comics Creator eBay Auctions for Hurrican Relief

PRESS RELEASE: "Franklin Richards" One-Shot Sells Out

PRESS RELEASE: SLG Offers up "Malinky Robot: Bicycle" This December

PRESS RELEASE: Oni's "Little Star" Concludes in December

PRESS RELEASE: Weir And DeFilippis Close Out Fan-Favorite Run on "New X-Men"

PRESS RELEASE: Disney's "The Haunted Mansion" Comic Debuts This Month from SLG

PRESS RELEASE: Geoff Johns Wraps Up "Flash" Run With Sold-Out Issue #225

PRESS RELEASE: DC Direct Introduces New Who's Who Mystery Box Sets

Chat Transcript: Writer Steve Englehart

With as lengthy a career as Steve Englehart has had, you might expect there'd be a lengthy chat transcript and you're right! Steve tackles all sorts of questions, from his work at Marvel & DC to the Ultraverse, as well as a look at what's coming up next for the writer.

Geoff Johns Extends Exlusive with DC Comics

DC Comics announced today that Geoff Johns, the man behind this week's "Infinite Crisis," has extended his exclusivity contract with the publisher for another three years.

Marvel Previews: "Marvel Team-Up" #14, "Sentinel" #1 and "Ultimate Spider-Man" #85

Marvel Comics has released their weekly six-page previews, with looks at "Marvel Team-Up" #14 (the one co-starring Invincible), "Sentinel" #1 and "Ultimate Spider-Man" #85.

Dead Man's Party: Kirkman & Phillips talk "Marvel Zombies"

This December, Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips will take readers back to a world where "The Avengers" are Earth's Mightiest Flesh Eaters and "The X-Men" are out to eat a world that fears and hates them in "Marvel Zombies." CBR News spoke with Kirkman and Phillips about the series which further explores the zombie infected Marvel Universe.

Superman Returns, Sin City 2, Black Widow, Super Ex: October 11th Comic Reel Wrap

Today's news summary brings insider gossip about the Man of Steel, musical cues for Frank MIller (and possibly Brett Ratner too), intelligence reports from Marvel and Lions Gate, Luke Wilson having the worst break up ever, a quick stop in Gotham City and more.

Chat Transcript: Writer Marc Andreyko

Writer Marc Andreyko stopped by recently for one of our regular creator chats here at CBR. Marc spoke with fans about developments in "Manhunter," announced a new Image project and surprise guests Stephen Sadowski and Gail Simone stopped by.

PRESS RELEASE: DC Comics Unveils New Collected Editions for January-February 2006

DC to Collect Every Alan Moore DCU Story in One Volume

DC Comics plans to take every DCU tale written by Alan Moore and put them in one trade paperback collection, "DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore," which will feature sixteen stories by the writer. Updated with additional comment from DC Comics.

Smallville, 300, X-Men 3, V for Vendetta: October 10th Comic Reel Wrap

Clark Kent's sticky, Frank Miller's got a budget, Jean Grey's younger self speaks, anarchy hold sway over totalitarian England, the Doctor looks at when he'll check out, Bryan SInger's birthday break is over, and so much more in the week's first look at links, legends and lies.

Back to the Future: Green, Kennedy & Tischman talk "Aeon Flux" Comic and Web Comics

In the '90s, animation fans were wowed by MTV's "Aeon Flux." This December, "Aeon Flux" is reborn as a live action feature film with a mini-series from Dark Horse and a series of web comics expanding upon the story in the film. CBR News spoke with the creators of both these projects, writers Mike Kennedy and David Tischman and artist Timothy Green II.

Brubaker on Deflowering Doom, The Winter Soldier & The X-Men's Deadly Secret

CBR News sat down for a lengthy chat with writer Ed Brubaker to dsicuss two upcoming mini-series he's writing, "The Books of Doom" and "X-Men: Deadly Genesis." Plus, some comments on "Captain America" and a whole boatload of preview art. Updated with three more pages from "Books of Doom."

Crossing The Pond: Liam Sharp talks "Testament," "Red Sonja" and "Event Horizon"

Artist Liam Sharp stops by to talk about his upcomig work with Douglas Rushkoff on "Testament," plus talks to us about the next chapter in the "Event Horizon" anthology, "Red Sonja" and more.

Smallville, Elektra, Green Hornet, Shazam: October 7th Comic Reel Wrap

There's tons of looks at Kansas' strangest town, with even a slip and slide for James Marsters. Rob Bowman has a relatively new movie he'd like you to see, and we're unlikely to see Billy Batson or Kato.

Philosophy, fun? Van Lente & Dunlavey talk "Action Philosophers"

When was the last time you gave much thought to philosophy? College? Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunlavey hope to change that with the Xeric Award winning "Action Philosophers," a comedic series detailing the lives of some of history's greatest thinkers.

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Superman Returns, 300, Spider-Man 3, John Carter of Mars: October 6th Comic Reel Wrap

Today marks the two year anniversary of the Comic Reel, and we celebrate with Kate Bosworth talking inspiration, Gerard Butler finding his queen, a certain Spidey-villain having wardrobe malfunctions, interplanetary Confederate officers and much more.

Sweet Fifteen: Pannicia talk "Amazing Fantasy" #15

Over forty years ago, Marvel made history with the debut of Spider-Man in "Amazing Fantasy" #15. In November, Marvel hopes lightning strikes twice when "Amazing Fantasy" Vol. 2 reaches #15. CBR News spoke with editor Mark Pannicia about issue, which features a host of new characters and a star studded list of creators.

PRESS RELEASE: IDW Hits New Sales Plateau with 100,000 orders on "Transformers" #0

PRESS RELEASE: 360ep To Represent "Flotsam & Jetsam"

Crisis Team: Meltzer, Morales look back at "Identity Crisis"

With the hard cover collection of "Identity Crisis" now in bookstores, and the launch of "Infinite Crisis" only one week away, CBR News caught up with writer Brad Meltzer & artist Rags Morales to discuss the impact "Identity Crisis" has had.

PRESS RELEASE: Neal Adams To Provide Variant Cover for "All Star Superman" #1

Magic Words: Joshua Ortega talks "The Necromancer"

With the second issue about to hit stands, CBR News caught up with "The Necromancer" scribe Joshua Ortega to discuss the origins of the series and where the series will go next.

Smallville, X-Men 3, The Flash: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 5th

Getting up close and personal with King Orin of Atlantis, while Halle Berry made a visit to the stylist and John Wesley Shipp heads to DVD in a compact edition of our daily news summary.

Going Back To The Wells: Zeb Wells talks "Fantastic Four/Iron Man: Big in Japan"

With the "Fantastic Four/Iron Man: Big In Japan" mini-series shipping to comic shops today, CBR News caught up with writer Zeb Wells to learn more about the coming battle between giant monsters and superheroes.

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