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Smallville, Elektra, The Spirit, Batman Begins: August 23rd Comic Reel Wrap

A double dose of data about Gotham City, both real and animated, plus Will Eisner's a happy camper, Jennifer Garner's red-clad form is available for your viewing, and dueling websites keep on delivering news about the new season in Kansas.

PRESS RELEASE: Get published with new Scryptic Studios and Geekpunk Contest

PRESS RELEASE: Stefan Petrucha contributes to "Shooting Star Comics Anthology" #5

PRESS RELEASE: IDW to offer "Silent Hill: Among the Damned" One-Shot

PRESS RELEASE: "G.I. Joe" #33 sells out, Limited 2nd Printing to come

PRESS RELEASE: Dynamic Forces to produce Solar and Magnus collectibles

Green Hornet, Smallville, Justice League: The Comic Reel Wrap for August 20

Ben Affleck makes another superhero gaffe? Kevin Smith, getting cold feet? Meanwhile, Warren Ellis continues his Canadian rampage, Clark Kent plays football, screen tests continue for Singer, TV brothers reunite and Chris Nolan's Chicago adventure ends with a bang this weekend.

Greg Pak talks "X-Men: Phoenix - Endsong"

Writer Greg Pak will tell the final Phoenix story next January in the pages of "X-Men: Phoenix - Endsong." Pak took a few moments to talk with CBR News about the project, plus preview art by Greg Land.

Smallville, Green Hornet, Batman Begins: The Comic Reel Wrap for August 19

Naked co-stars for the WB hit, Kevin Smith's decisions about fight scenes, some last looks at the Bat out of Chi-Town and director Paul Anderson feels he has some 'splanin' to do ...

LeBron James & DC Comics Team up for New Comic

NBA Rookie sensation LeBron James is launching a new sports drink with a comic book tie-in by DC Comics.

PRESS RELEASE: Wizard World Chicago sees 54,500 Attendees

PRESS RELEASE: DC Super Heroes at Michigan International Speedway This Weekend

Small Gods, Superman, Transformers, Batman Begins: August 18 Comic Reel Wrap

Psychic cops busting down doors on TV? Plus, "Smallville" gets naked and cleans up, it's not easy to find a Superman, giant robots seek direction, and some Bat news comes in from England for a change

Top 300 Comics, Top 100 Graphic Novels Actual Sales for July, 2004

Diamond Comics has released the top comic numbers based on actual sales on product shipped in July, 2004, including Overall Market Share, Top 300 Comics, Top 50 Graphic Novels/TPB's and Top 50 Manga.

Global Frequency, Smallville, Batman Begins: The Comic Reel Wrap for August 17

Ellis is on the loose in Vancouver and Kristin Kreuk is back on the WB. There's a new look for a studio in Australia, new word and images from Chicago, and Paul Dini talks about more stuff than you can shake a green light at.

DC Comics Solicitations for product shipping November, 2004

DC Comics has released their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping in November of 2004.

Chicago, Day 3: Sunday Photo Parade

The final batch of pictures from Sunday at Wizard World Chicago. Now, it's time for some sleep.

Chicago, Day 3: "Superman/Batman" Panel

Jeph Loeb updated fans on the current status of "Superman/Batman" and what's to come, plus editor Matt Idleson announced new plans for Nightwing and more.

Chicago, Day 3: Vertigo/"Constantine" Panel

DC Comics revealed some plans for their Vertigo line Sunday including a new Hellblazer mini-series, "Swamp Thing" news and more, plus a preview of the upcoming movie "Constantine" starring Keanu Reeves.

Chicago, Day 2: Joss Whedon talks "X-Men" and More

At his panel Saturday, Joss Whedon updated fans on "Astonishing X-Men," plus the upcoming film "Serenity" as well as loads of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" notes.

Blade: Trinity, Superman, Green Hornet, Constantine: Comic Reel Wrap for August 16

You can take a look at Jessica Biel laying the smack down, catch up on all kinds of rumors about the Man of Tomorrow, find out what Jet Li thinks about Kato, and of course more Bat news from Chi-town.

Chicago, Day 3: Dark Phoenix is back … again

Sunday's X-Men: Reloaded panel in Chicago offers a few tidbits to X-fanatics.

Chicago, Day 2: Saturday Photo Parade

More sights from the Wizard World convention in Chicago. Lots more creators, a handfull of good costumes and Doom and Galactus duke it out.

Chicago, Day 2: "Batman Begins" Clips Package Review

Presented today to a small group of fans and professionals, Warner Brothers showed four minutes of clips from the upcoming "Batman Begins." CBR's own Augie De Blieck Jr. shares his perspective of the preview.

Chicago, Day 2: Marvel Universe Panel

Joe Quesada and company bombard fans with hero news during the Marvel Universe panel held at Wizard World Chicago.

Chicago, Day 2: Seen & Heard on the Con Floor

More tid bits from Saturday on the convention floor including news and notes from creators and panels.

Chicago, Day 2: Mapping the DC Universe

Saturday at Wizard World, DC Comics announced plans of a new, ongoing "Green Lantern" series and much more.

Chicago, Day 2: C.B. Cebulski talks the return of "What If?"

Yesterday Brian Bendis discussed his plans for the return of "What If?" in 2005. Today, Editor C.B. Cebulski spoke with CBR News about their plans for the series and why it's making a comeback.

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?

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