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Superman, Ghost Rider, Batman Begins: February 7th Comic Reel Wrap

Ma Kent speaks (no, not Annette O'Toole) while Kumar's feeling Kryptonian. Plus, the cast of Nic Cage's comics "vehicle" gets even hotter, the Bat rebroadcasts without the express permission of NFL and more in an interesting day of news and rumors.

The Emerald City ComiCon - News From The Con

The Emerald City ComiCon held in Seattle this weekend was chock full of news. Bendis, Brubaker, Rucka and others talked with fans. CBR News has this report from the convention floor along with another big batch of pictures.

John Layman's Emerald City ComiCon Photo Parade

This weekend Seattle was host to the third annual Emerald City ComiCon. "Gambit" writer John Layman was in attendance and provided something of a comic convention after hours photo parade. Come on inside to see more.

Talking With Brian Frey About the "Battle Hymn" Trailer

With the first issue of Image Comics' "Battle Hymn" set to debut later this month, the creative team has put together an impressive trailer to promote the book.

Photos from Friday's "Ascend," Suicide Girls Signing

Friday night the creative team from the Image Comics graphic novel "Ascend" held a signing at Metldown and were joined by members of the Web site Suicide Girls. CBR News has photos from the event for your perusal.

PRESS RELEASE: IDW Heralds the Returns of "Angel" to Comics

PRESS RELEASE: Inside the Comics Creator's Studio Updae for Monday Night in NYC

PRESS RELEASE: "Araña" #2 Features Powerful New Nemesis

PRESS RELEASE: Foil Enhancements To Come for "Ultimate Iron Man" #1

PRESS RELEASE: "Vampire Hunter D" Novels Arrive this Spring From Dark Horse

Warren Ellis Announces Apparat 2 Coming Late 2005

Warren Ellis has announced a follow-up to the Apparat line of comics published with Avatar Press. Details are sketchy so we caught up with Ellis for a little explanation.

Smallville, X-Men 3, Superman, Spider-Man 3: February 4th Comic Reel Wrap

Among the "Smallville" shenanigans, Lex Luthor laughs it up in late night and Clark beats up college students. Plus Fox is carrying a grudge for Bryan Singer's actor poaching, Supes gets a release date, Sam Raimi warms up the cameras and you can see a Man-Thing, all in the last summary of the week.

Insanity Rules: McKeever Brings "Eddy Current" Back To Print This April

20 years ago Ted McKeever unleashed "Eddy Current" on the world. This April, Atomeka brings the Eisner nominated series back to print. We spoke with McKeever to learn more about the series and what's up next for him. Plus, read the entire first issue online.

PRESS RELEASE: Ted McKeever Enlisted for IDW's Upcoming "War Of The Worlds" Re-Imagining with Steve Niles

Marc Silvestri To Pencil "Wolverine" #26 Variant

Marvel Comics has announced that artist Marc Silvestri will be providing the cover art to March's "Wolverine" #26 by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr..

PRESS RELEASE: Marvel's "NYX" To Be Completed After Long Hiatus

"Phoenix - Endsong" #2 Sells Out, Variant Cover On The Way

Marvel Comics has announced that "Phoenix - Endsong" #2 has sold out, with a limited edition variant reprint coming. This follows the sell out of the first issue of the series.

Family Values From The Barrel Of A Gun: Gage talks "Deadshot"

When Deadshot, the DC Universe's deadliest marksman, discovers he has a daughter, he decides the best way to protect her is by eliminating the gangs that are turning her neighborhood into a war zone. CBR News spoke with writer Christos N Gage about the current "Deadshot" mini-series.

Superman, Batman Begins, Smallville, Thor: The Comic Reel Wrap for February 3rd

Darn that Punxsutawney Phil -- he scared away all the news. We scrape the barrel's bottom to bring you casting new on who's gonna be a Kent, rumor visuals from Gotham City, battling websites in Kansas and a certain god of thunder drops by for a visit.

PRESS RELEASE: Thomas, Waid and Middleton To Sign At ACTOR's Booth at Emerald City ComiCon

PRESS RELEASE: Scott Morse & Dean Haspiel Bring "As Big As Earth" To Image Later This Year

PRESS RELEASE: DC Comics Freelances and Staff Kick Off 2005 at WonderCon

PRESS RELEASE: Keith Arem's "Ascend" Launches at Meltdown in Hollywood with Suicide Girls

PRESS RELEASE: Kirkman & Kurtz Lead Image at Emerald City ComiCon

PRESS RELEASE: Second Cover to "Imaginaries" #2 Revealed

PRESS RELEASE: IDW Begins Relationship with Diamond UK

PRESS RELEASE: 360ep to manage licensing for "Advent Rising" and "BloodRayne2"

PRESS RELEASE: Dynamite's "Army of Darkness: Shop 'Til You Drop (Dead)" #1 Sells Out

Grayson On Grayson: Devin Grayson Talks "Nightwing"

In April, Devin Grayson returns as the regular writer of "Nightwing," CBR News spoke to her about her plans for the book and the 400-page novel she's working on which features Nightwing and a number of prominent DC characters

Johnson Tells the Unknown Origin of "Hellblazer's" Papa Midnite in New Mini

Long time John Constantine fans remember the character Papa Midnite well. In "John Constantine - Hellblazer Special: Papa Midnite," out this week, his unknown origin is finally told. We spoke with novelist Mat Johnson who's crafted a tale that spans over 300 years.

Spider-Man 3, G.I. Joe, Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life: February 2nd Comic Reel Wrap

No sign of Punxsutawney Phil, but we've got some news on Peter Parker's next sparring partner, new screenwriters for a real American hero, whimsical fun from En-gah-lund, Thor's plans for this Sunday, and the goods on some DC adaptations, all in today's news summary.

PRESS RELEASE: Speakeasy Adds Three More Titles in Early '05

Previewing Alan Moore's "The Hypothetical Lizard"

Tomorrow sees the release of Alan Moore's "The Hypothetical Lizard," the short story come to comics via writer Antony Johnston and artist Lorenzo Lorente. We've got a six-page preview for you.

Ghost Rider, Batman Begins, Spider-Man 3, Superman: February 1st Comic Reel Wrap

Marvel's picked Johnny Blaze's favorite strip of highway, we take a look at music to prowl the night by, get more from J. Jonah Jameson, postulate on Clark Kent's birth father and look at all aspects of the Life Kryptonian in today's news summary.

Josh Blaylock talks the Future of "G.I. Joe" Comics and More

Devil's Due Publishing's Josh Blaylock sets the record straight on what the future holds for the "G.I. Joe" line of comics, addressing weeks of rumors.

Sin City, X-Men 3, Superman, Spider-Man 3: The Comic Reel Wrap for January 31st

You can finally bring Rosario Dawson home with you, and Nightcrawler has no love lost for Bryan Singer. We've got a new Jimmy Olsen, Marvel's main movie newsman talking, giant radioactive reproductive organs, the death march with cocktails and much more in a big bunch o' Comic Reel.

PRESS RELEASE: Beau Smith Leaves IDW Publishing

Previewing Brian Pulido's "UnHoly"

Brian Pulido's "Unholy," about a fallen angel named Penny who finds herself caught in a shadow war waged on the city streets of Detroit, hits comic shops this Wednesday and CBR News has a seven-page lettered preview of issue #1.

Watchmen, Son of the Mask, Superman, Batman Begins: January 28th Comic Reel Wrap

Things are apparently gearing up for Alan Moore's masterpiece over in England, while you can watch Jamie Kennedy follow in Jim Carrey's footsteps, poke your head in the door of the Kent farm or take a glance around Gotham City. All that and more, in the next episode of "Soap," er, rather, the week's last news summary.

Oh The Horror: Previewing Dark Horse's "Damn Nation"

Dark Horse Comics has provided CBR News with a six-page preview of the February debuting title "Damn Nation" by writer Andy Cosby and artist Jason Alexander.

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