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Chicago, Day 2: College Experimentation: Wolfman talks "Defex"

Debuting this October are four new super hero titles from the Devil's Due banner Aftermath Comics. CBR News spoke with Marv Wolfman, the writer of "Defex," which follows a group of five college research students who end up experimenting on themselves.

Chicago, Day 1: Seen & Heard on the Con Floor

Russell Lissau checks in with his report on the con floor from the first day of Wizard World Chicago. Costumed folks, professionals and more.

PRESS RELEASE: Wizard World Chicago News Index - Updated with Day 3

Chicago, Day 1: Friday Photo Parade

After just a short three week break the CBR Photo Parade is back with images from Day One at Wizard World Chicago. A handfull of costumed freaks and a whole lot of pros.

Chicago, Day 1: Bendis Panel Goes Wild

During the Bendis panel at Wizard World Chicago, while Bendis was revealing his dream of a Batman/Daredevil project, DC VP of Marketing, Bob Wayne, busts in and speaks out against Joe Quesada

Chicago, Day 1: Quesada talks with fans at Cup O' Joe

Joe Quesada held court over Wizard World Chicago, revealing plans for the company through 2005, including their Young Guns Initiative, Ellis' "Ultimate Secret," Stan Lee on "Spider-Man: The End," the current status of "NYX" and much more. Updated

Chicago, Day 1: Top Cow Panel makes its Mark

The latest publishing for Top Cow were announced during a panel at Wizard World Chicago. Mark Waid and Marc Silvestri will team on a new series tentatively titled "Hunter/Killer," plus news on "Wanted," "CyberForce," upcoming crossovers and more.

Chicago, Day 1: Alex Ross talks new series, "Justice," coming in 2005

Coming in 2005 is an all new twelve issue series from Alex Ross, Doug Braithwaite and Jim Kreuger. Ross talked to CBR News about his plans for the series, on working with Dough Braithwaite and more.

Chicago, Day 1: Bendis Talks the Return of "What If…," Kevin Smith Joins Him for Issue #1

In 2005, Marvel Comics will debut the return of their classic series, "What If…" Writer Brian Bendis is on board for the first three issues and he spoke to CBR News about his plans, including Kevin Smith joining him on issue #1.

Chicago, Day 1: Locked & Loaded - Quesada on Marvel's "Young Guns" Initiative

Marvel Comics has announced a new company wide initiative called the "Young Guns," a group of six up-and-coming artists who'll be major players in the Marvel U. Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada spoke with CBR News about the initiative.

Chicago, Day 1: Corporate Take-Over: Henderson & Salvaggio talk Tokyopop's "Psy-Comm"

"Psy-Comm" is part of a new line of original, American manga published by Tokyopop by writers Jason Henderson and Tony Salvaggio. CBR News spoke with the duo about the series, a world where corporations have replaced countries and all's not well.

PRESS RELEASE: LINK: Ross & Lee to team on new super hero book?

Chicago, Day 1: Wildstorm Panel, Campbell announces "WildSiderz"

DC Comics held their Wildstorm panel Friday at Wizard World Chicago. Announcements included a new J. Scott Campbell series, "Wildsiderz," plus a host of other projects including Wildstorm's interest in a "Gloabal Frequency" graphic novel.

Neil Gaiman Brings Fans Up To Speed on Film and Comic Deals

With a multitude of projects in development, write Neil Gaiman spoke with CBR News updating the status of film projects "Death: The High Cost of Living," "Books of Magic," "Murder Mysteries" and others, plus addresses the rumors he's to write "Thor" for Marvel and much more.

Taking A Look At "The Long Haul"

Oni Press has provided CBR News with a four page preview of their October debuting title "The Long Haul" by writer Antony Johnston and artist Eduardo Barretto.

The Batman, Watchmen, Batman Begins: The Comic Reel Wrap for August 13

A slow news day finds a new animated image from Gotham City lost in a deluge of set reports and spy snapshots from Chi-town, while one of the world's sexiest men admits he's secretly ... one of us ...

Batman Begins, Megacity, Krypto, Alien vs. Predator: Comic Reel Wrap for August 12

The Christopher Nolan-helmed set continues to leak like a beltway insider, while the Dog of Steel gets ready to hit the small screen, somebody made a deal in San Diego, and a surprise visitor comes to Kansas.

Justice For All Time: Geoff Johns talks "JSA/JSA"

Beginning with "JSA" #68, Geoff Johns takes fans of the team on a special five-part journey in the story "JSA/JSA" where the modern JSA travels to 1951 to join the Golden Age team in an epic battle. Johns spoke with CBR News about his plans.

Niles talks "Bloodsucker Tales," "Earth Versus Monsters" and Film Projects

Steve Niles has numerous projects set to hit the stands in the coming months. We chatted with the writer about "Bloodsucker Tales," the "Wake the Dead" film, a new project with Ashley Wood called "Earth Versus Monsters" plus more teasers of upcoming work.

Taking at look at "Elektra: The Hand" #1

Marvel Comics has provided CBR News with a six page preview of the September debuting "Elektra: The Hand" #1, written by Akira Yoshida with pencils by Christian Gossett.

Batman Begins, Elektra, Superman, Lady Death: The Comic Reel Wrap for August 11

The leaks keep on coming from the Windy City, while new rumors and photos come in about the Son of Jor-El, and the voice of Lady Death speaks, all in today's wrap up.

PRESS RELEASE: CGC & ACTOR Comic Fund Join Forces for Charity at Wizard World

Joss Whedon Waxes Enthusiastic About "Astonishing X-Men"

The creator of "Buffy" and writer of "Astonishing X-Men" Joss Whedon talks about the series, on writing comics and working with artist John Cassaday. Includes five preview pages from issue #4.

PRESS RELEASE: Azzarello Extends Exclusive with DC

PRESS RELEASE: Chantler, Moore, Norton, Ricketts and Torres "Now Signing" at Wizard World

Iron Man, Batman Begins, Fantastic Four, Lady Death: August 10 Comic Reel Wrap

Lotsa news today as brutal breasts hit the small screen, more Bat photos come in from Chi-town, Ron Perlman's coming to Texas, and David Goyer has a lot to say about crime-fighting billionaires.

PRESS RELEASE: Comics' Best Adapt Ray Bradbury on Stan Lee's Sunday Comics

PRESS RELEASE: "Digital Webbing Presents" #19 goes Full-Color to welcome Steve Niles

PRESS RELEASE: David Goyer to discuss "Batman Begins" at Wizard World Chicago

PRESS RELEASE: Devil's Due launches Aftermarh Web site and Convention Special

PRESS RELEASE: House of Ra's Marc Madeley Passes Away

PRESS RELEASE: "Constantine" Director Francis Lawrence to preview movie at WW Chicago

Locked & Loaded: Garth Ennis talks "303"

Coming this October from Avatar Press is the latest war story from Garth Ennis, "303." Joined on the book by Jacen Burrows, Ennis tells the tale of a war weary Russian Colonel and the gruesome journey he's about to embark on.

Batman Begins, Deadpool, Green Lantern: The Comic Reel Wrap for August 9

Jack Black isn't getting sized up for a ring, the big dance number may be delayed, David Goyer talks merc-with-a-mouth, there's tons of news about the Bat in the Windy City, including a look at the Batsignal.

Putting on the "MirrorMask": Executive Producer Michael Polis on the Film

Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman bring their unique visions of storytelling to the feature film "MirrorMask," set for release in 2005. CBR News spoke with Executive Producer Michael Polis to learn more about the film.

Batman Begins, Punisher 2, Justice League: The Comic Reel Wrap for August 6

The Christopher Nolan-helmed production keeps moving on under intense Chi-town scruting, while Thomas Jane goes crate diving and Bruce Timm makes a call across the Atlantic.

PRESS RELEASE: Changing of the Guard at CBLDF

Superman, Transformers, Global Frequency, Fantastic Four: Comic Reel Wrap for August 5

Canada braces itself for the arrival of Warren Ellis, Tom Welling has some thinking to do, Ioan Gruffudd stretches out for his new role and more in today's summary.

Not So Sweet Tooth: Regent St. Claire talks "CandyAppleBlack"

Sometimes the world can be a dark and awful place. It's a place that Regent St. Claire takes a look at in his self-published work "CandyAppleBlack."

PRESS RELEASE: "Rising Stars" Returns to Stands This October

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