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PRESS RELEASE: DF Signed Comics for December

PRESS RELEASE: Christina Z to write "Bloodrayne"

Taking a look at "Marvel Team-Up" #1 & #2

CBR News has a first look at pages from the upcoming Robert Kirkman/Scott Kolins "Marvel Team-Up," hitting stands this November, plus a first look at the cover to issue #4.

DiDio named Vice President - Executive Editor, DC Universe

DC Comics announced today that Dan DiDio has been promoted to the position of Vice President - Executive Editor, DC Universe.

Fantastic Four, Batman Begins, Wonder Woman, Supergirl: October 11th Comic Reel Wrap

A starlet gets some time in the Baxter Building, while Christian Bale finds Iceland a bit nippy. All that and more in today's wrap, where we debunk the Scarecrow, rebunk Wayne Industries, and drop details on some of DC's heroines struggling to reach the silver screen.

"Superman" star Christopher Reeve dead at 52

"Superman" star Chrisopher Reeve, whose catastrophic equestrian accident turned him into a world-wide advocate for spinal cord research, died Sunday of heart failure. He was 52.

Superman, Hellboy 2, Fantastic Four, Smallville: October 8th Comic Reel Wrap

Could the editor of the Daily Planet be a Jerk? Rumors abound, while Jessica Alba makes herself visible for the cameras, the warring "Smallville" sites continue their conflict and it might just be a little bit easier being green for Eric Bana.

Batman Begins, Mutant X, Catwoman, Superman: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 7

Today's summary includes Gotham City news, like a possible first look at Jonathan Crane's creepy alter ego, a possible other future villain coming to the film and Christian Bale on film. There's also two new DVD releases and the world of Krypton is coming closer to actually happening.

Croall Intentions: Marie Croall talks "Voltron" and more

Marie Croall talks about her upcoming work on the Devil's Due title "Voltron." Plus, why "Voltron" isn't just another nostalgia book, working with her studio mates and some thoughts on how women are depicted in comics.

Mike Baron Gets a Charge out of "The Detonator" this November

This November sees the debut of "The Detonator" at Image Comics. CBR News caught up with writer Mike Baron to learn more about this "explosive" new series.

X-Men 3, Global Frequency, Fantastic Four, Four Women: Comic Reel Wrap for October 6

The rumors around Joss Whedon heading to Westchester keep on swirling, and there's a new author taking a very close look at Gotham City. Warren Ellis' TV show wraps, the Teen Titans get magical, and the Richards family gets animated in the special one-year-anniversary edition of the Comic Reel.

PRESS RELEASE: More comics to come based on "24" TV Series

Wolverine, Smallville, Battle Angel Alita: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 5

Look who's getting their own movie, bub! Meanwhile, swords and ... uh ... assets hit your DVD player, the Justice League is running out of time, James Cameron gets his anime on, Christian Bale likes the brain more than the brawn and there's more spoilers from Smallville.

Stay on Target...: Cliff Chiang talks "Human Target" & More

Artist Cliff Chiang talks about working on "Human Target with writer Peter Milligan, what their working process is like and what he brings to the title to give it that unique feel.

Henschel Auction racks up $190,000

Four-hour golden age auction features $42,000 "Flash Comics" #1 as well as many other classic gems including "Superman" #1 and "All Star Comics" #1.

Superman, Mirrormask, Powers: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 4

Forrest Gump as Optimus Prime? A comics legend adapting Christopher Nolan? Whips and leather in Gotham City? John Woo getting the Power of Grayskull? More "Smallville" images than you can shake a meteor rock at? Virgil Hawkins on Cartoon Network?

Dissed & Dismissed: Daniel Miller talks "Creased" OGN

This November, comics new-comer Daniel Miller releases his semi-auto biographical graphic novel "Creased." What does it mean to be creased? Read on to see how even you've been creased before.

Blade 4, Opus, Samurai Girl, X-Men 3: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 1

Among today's news bits, Wesley Snipes may not be sharpening up the sword one more time, Berkley Breathed's penguin pal is heading for the big screen, Sabrina the Teenaged Witch gets a sword of her own and there's a new writer out in Westchester.

PRESS RELEASE: CBLDF Events at This Weekend's Small Press Expo

PRESS RELEASE: Naked Comic Book Character Raises Money for Free Speech

PRESS RELEASE: Third "Noble Causes" trade debuts this December

PRESS RELEASE: Seven Seas To Produce Original Manga

PRESS RELEASE: Stefan Petrucha Scripting "Nancy Drew" Graphic Novels

Ostrander & Truman on the Future of "Grimjack"

Creators John Ostrander & Tim Truman discuss the return of their creation "Grimjack" at IDW in 2005, plus a look back at the publishing history of the character.

Batman Begins, X-Men 3, Smallville: September 30 Comic Reel Wrap

British fans are happily reading a new magazine article about the Bat-flick, while Lauren Shuler Donner confirms the mutant-themed sequel plot, websites go tit-for-tat on "Smallville" news and more in today's news summary.

30 Years of Horror: Editor Beazley talks the return of "Stoker's Dracula"

30 years ago Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano set out to produce a faithful adaptation of the horror classic. One third of the way through, the series was cancelled, only to be resurrected 30 years later. Includes a comparison preview of original and new artwork.

Deep Cover: Mark Waid talks "Hunter-Killer"

Announced earlier this year, Mark Waid and Marc Silvestri team up for Top Cow's "Hunter-Killer," the story of a fourth, very secret branch of the U.S. Government. Updated with new art.

Horrific Visions: Neal Shaffer talks "The Awakening"

Writer Neal Shaffer and artist Luca Genovesse bring a new style of horror to comics this November with "The Awakening," which embraces the Italian style of horror, giallo.

X-Men 3, Akira, Lady Death, Smallville: The Comic Reel Wrap for September 29

Lauren Shuler Donner faces the music and fanboy questions, while you can check out Brian Pulido's animated vision, more fab photos of the cast of "Smallville" and the "Catwoman" director is slated to enter the crosshairs of fan ire once again ...

PRESS RELEASE: Platinum and Icarus Sign Exclusive Co-Development License for Massively Multiplayer Games based on Comics

PRESS RELEASE: Mecca Comics launches Free Online Comics

PRESS RELEASE: DC to collect class "Brave & The Bold" tales

PRESS RELEASE: DC Comics & Mad Magazine at New York Is Book Country

PRESS RELEASE: Dynamite collects "Army of Darkness"

Out of the shadows: Jim Valentino talks "ShadowHawk"

Jim Valentino brings ShadowHawk back into the spotlight, answering questions of long-time readers and telling the whole story to new readers.

Watchmen, Justice League, Lady Death, Smallville: September 28th Comic Reel Wrap

Will "Shawn of the Dead" take a Rohrshach test? How did Lex Luthor take over so many roles in the Justice League? Will the Brian Pulido character's DVD debut be sponsored by Victoria's Secret? All these questions and more on the next episode of "Soap," er, the Comic Reel.

PRESS RELEASE: "Lady Death: The Motion Picture" hits stores on Halloween.

PRESS RELEASE: Now Media offers up "Vespers" Graphic Novel

Superman, Fantastic Four, Spaced: September 27th Comic Reel Wrap

It looks like Mark Millar will have to pay up as there's a wide world of news from Bryan Singer's new Australian production, spy data from Vancouver, quotes aplenty about Gotham City, a date for school starting in Westchester and much more.

Previewing "Spider-Man: India," Editor Barber Talks Reaction

"Spider-Man: India," a new take on the Spider-Man mythos, hits stands in Indian in October and the States in November. CBR News has eight pages of preview art, plus we spoke with editor John Barber to learn more about the series.

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