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A Real Survivor: Mignola Talks "Hellboy: The Island"

This June sees the return of Hellboy to comics in the new mini-series "Hellboy: The Island." CBR News caught up with creator Mike Mignola who updated us on the comic as well as the upcoming sequel to the film and more.

Fantastic Four, The Batman, Spider-Man 3, Watchmen: March 29th Comic Reel Wrap

First movie theatre owners saw it, then fans in Long Beach, and now you can see fresh FF footage! Plus, checking out the newest looks at Gotham City, a spoiler/rumor about Peter Parker's nemesis, details about Paul Greengrass' road ahead and more in today's news summary.

PRESS RELEASE: Marvel Announces Release of J. Michael Straczynski's "Dream Police"

PRESS RELEASE: DC's "Countdown To Infinite Crisis" On Sale This Week

All Hail The King: Nelson and new artist Di Bartolo talk "Rex Mundi"

The Image Comics series "Rex Mundi" returns later this year with new artist Jim Di Bartolo joining the crew on issue #14. CBR News caught up with Di Bartolo and series writer Arvid Nelson to discuss what's next.

PRESS RELEASE: Top Cow Talent Search at Atomic Comics in Arizona this Saturday April 2nd

PRESS RELEASE: LINK: Wal-Mart Sells Marvel T-Shirts with Canadian Premier's Mug Shot

Angst & Espionage: Van Lente on "Amazing Fantasy"

As if being a teenager wasn't trouble enough Carmilla Black has to deal with guilt over her adopted parents' death, the effects of an unwanted super power and her megalomaniac birth mother. Black AKA The Scorpion is the star of a new arc of Marvel's "Amazing Fantasy." CBR News spoke with writer Fred Van Lente about the book. Includes an 11-page preview of #7.

Sin City, Smallville, X-Men 3, Batman Begins: March 28th Comic Reel Wrap

Two lovely ladies leap from Frank Miller's imagination and into the Comic Reel, while we check in with Clark Kent's teenaged home, dissect rumors straight outta Westchester, listen raptly to the newest Bruce Wayne, reveal the hidden Affleck and check in with Bryan Singer, starting the week off right.

PRESS RELEASE: "Atomika" #1 Sells Out, Goes Back To Press

REVIEW: "Sin City" The Movie

CBR News takes a look at the upcoming movie "Sin City," based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. Was the film succesful? Did it ever falter? Look inside to find out.

Six-Page Preview of Marvel's "Toxin" #1

Marvel Comics has provided CBR News with 6-pages of preview art from the April debuting mini-series "Toxin" #1 by Peter Milligan and Darick Robertson.

Transformers, Smallville, X-Men 3, Batman Begins: March 25th Comic Reel Wrap

It's a slow fade to the weekend with a release date for the gang from Cybertron, new secrets from Kansas' strangest town, idle chatter about Marvel's merry mutants and a rating for Bruce Wayne in the week's last look at links, lies and legends.

Action, Espionage, Romance & Betrayals: Marks Powers talks "G.I. Joe"

This May the long war between G.I. Joe and Cobra comes to a conclusion, to be followed by "G.I. Joe: America's Elite," a new ongoing series from Devils Due. CBR News got an intelligence briefing from "G.I. Joe" editor Mark Powers on all things Joe, plus a whole transports worth of preview art.

Talking With The Creator's of New Line's Horror Comics

This May sees the entrance into comics of New Line Cinema's horror films "Friday the 13th," "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." CBR News spoke with creators Brian Pulido, Jacen Burrows, Juan Jose Ryp, Mike Wolfer and Avatar Press EiC William Christensen to learn more about these books.

This Zombie is Better Than Yours: Frank Cho talks "Zombie King"

Creator Frank Cho goes from good girl art to tearing people apart with April's "Zombie King" from Image Comics. CBR News spoke with Cho about the series and got a look at some preview art.

Watchmen, Fantastic Four, Smallville, Hellboy 2: March 24th Comic Reel Wrap

Director Paul Greengrass gives his final word on adapting Alan Moore's superhero masterpiece, while Doctor Doom gives an interview, Lex Luthor's email gets hacked again, Ron Perlman is ready to suit up, we ride with Marv, Bruce Wayne and Johnny Blaze plus more rumors and recitations in the week's penultimate summary.

Get Your Freak On: Five Pages of "American Freakshow"

IDW Publishing has provided CBR News with a five-page lettered preview of the May debuting series "American Freakshow," written by Steve Niles with art by Chee.

PRESS RELEASE: David Finch, Chris Bachalo & Cindy Margolis at April 10th Comic Book & SciFi Con in Los Angeles

PRESS RELEASE: Little Lulu HC Edition of Overstreet #35 Sells Out On First Day

PRESS RELEASE: ComicsOne Titles To Be Published By DrMaster Publications

PRESS RELEASE: "Shaun Of The Dead" Comes To Comics This June from IDW

PRESS RELEASE: Bruce Campbell to Appear at Rutgers University-Camden

PRESS RELEASE: Alex de Campi and Igor Kordey Offer Limited-Edition Signed Sketch Bookplates for "Smoke" #1

PRESS RELEASE: Wizard's "Anime Insider" Goes Monthly

PRESS RELEASE: IDW's "Angel" Miniseries Ready To Sink Its Teeth Into Comics This June

PRESS RELEASE: The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #35 Ships Early

Chatting With The Stars of "Sin City"

This past weekend the press was brought out to talk with the stars of the upcoming film "Sin City." CBR News was on hand and got to chat with Director Robert Rodriguez and actors Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, Brittany Murphy and Clive Owen.

Magic Mikey: Mike Carey talks "Spellbinders"

With the first issue of Marvel's "Spellbinders" on the stands today, we caught up with series writer Mike Carey to learn more about the book and to get a preview of what's the come in issue #2.

Sin City, Zatanna, X-Men 3, Spawn: The Comic Reel Wrap for March 23rd

Everybody gets into the act on Frank Miller's noir masterpiece, while fishnet pantyhose come back into style, rumors get argued in Westchester, Todd talks television, Joss talks "Wonder Woman," Kristin Kreuk gets it and much more in today's summary of news and rumors.

So, It's Your First Comic Convention As A Pro…

Christopher Long, the writer of IDW's "Easy Way," went to Wizard World LA this past weekend for the first time as a professional. We asked him to share a bit of the experience he had.

DC's "Identity Crisis Final Printings" Feature Recolored Covers

DC announced today that the upcoming reprintings of their hit series "Identity Crisis" will feature specially recolored covers with a red background for each image.

U2 Rocker Bono Makes a Bid for Top Cow? Well, Sort Of.

Elevation Partners, which counts U2 lead-man Bono among its partners, has made a bid for troubled video game publisher Eidos. Eidos, known for their "Tomb Raider" line of games, is a stake holder in Top Cow Productions, publishers of "Hunter-Killer," "Witchblade" and "The Darkness."

Wizard World LA Moves to Los Angeles in 2006?

Announced this past weekend, the Wizard World LA convention will be moving from Long Beach to Downtown LA in 2006. CBR News takes a look at the cases for both Long Beach and Los Angeles, what this means for retailers and why running a show in LA isn't easy.

A Night at the Space Opera; Gibbons talks "The Rann/Thanagar War" and the "Watchmen" Film

This May, the fuse lit in DC Comics' "Adam Strange" erupts a cosmic powder keg in "The Rann/Thanagar War" which stars a host of DC's science fiction characters. CBR News spoke With writer Dave Gibbons for a battlefield report and his feelings on the upcoming film version of "Watchmen."

Spider-Man 3, Watchmen, X-Men 3, Y: The Last Man: March 22nd Comic Reel Wrap

A huge news day with a nemesis for Peter Parker, a long talk about the Minutemen's legacy, a director heading to Westchester, a check for Brian Vaughan, spoilers from Sue Storm, inside info from "Sin City" and even more in today's look at links and legends.

PRESS RELEASE: Grant Morrison Speaks at Meltdown in Hollywood March 31st

Summer Vacation in an Infinite City; Kennedy talks "Superman: Infinite City"

This June, Superman and Lois Lane travel to a city filled with fantastic creations, monsters, magic and a possible connection to the planet Krypton. Mike Kennedy and Carlos Meglia recount Lois and Clark's adventures in "Superman: Infinite City." CBR News spoke to Kennedy about the book.

Wizard World LA, Day 3: Top Cow 2005 & Beyond

Walking over the greener pastures in Top Cow's future with Marc Silvestri, Matt Hawkins, Renae Geerlings, Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Tyler Kirkham and Mike Choi, ranging from plans for "Rising Stars," many new concepts, the Hollywood connection, and what Marc Silvestri and Mark Waid think of working with each other.

Wonder Woman, Killraven, Sin City, Hellboy 2: The Comic Reel Wrap for March 21st

No! Sleep! 'Til Long Beach! Spinning out of the weekend's Wizard World coverage, we're taking the panties off of Diana, feeling kind of sci-fi with Marvel, Smacking you around with Robert Rodriguez, bringing back Selma Blair and so much more in a huge summary to start your week.

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