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Comics2Film Wrap for April 1st, 2003

'Painkiller Jane' and a 'Spawn' spin-off are the latest fare in development for the SCI FI Channel. 'Battle Chasers' gets optioned for the big screen. Furlong flies high on 'The Crow' and peyote. And Bryan Singer answers the question: who's stronger: Neo or Wolverine?

A Look Inside: 'King of Queens' Patton Oswalt talks 'JLA: Workweek'

Patton Oswalt, one of the stars of the CBS comedy 'King of Queens,' takes his turn behind the keyboard as the writer of 'JLA: Workweek,' about an average day for the JLA with very little to do.

Dark Horse's Mike Richardson talks comic book movies

Producer and Dark Horse Entertainment chief, Mike Richardson talks about his slate of upcoming movie adaptations. Get the latest scoop on 'Hellboy,' '30 Days of Night' and more.

Comics2Film Wrap for March 31st, 2003

The 'Garfield' movie is fattening up and we've got a report on the CGI effects, as well as the latest cast additions. The $100 million mark is on the radar for 'Daredevil.'

Lights go out on 'Power Company'

Kurt Busiek has confirmed that his DC Comics series 'Power Company' has been cancelled and will end with issue #18.

PRESS RELEASE: Adam Kubert auctions himself off for charity

PRESS RELEASE: Art Adamds covers DF ltd. ed. Top Cow book

PRESS RELEASE: PREVIEW: Pamela Anderson's 'Stripperella' from Humanoids

Comics2Film Wrap for March 28th, 2003

'The Mask' gets X'd as the sequel gears up for production. Take a sneak peek at 'American Splendor.' Museum members get to see 'The Hulk' first. Don't forget to watch 'Where Are They Now?' tonight.

PRESS RELEASE: 'One Plus One' creators plan new endeavors with Oni Press

PRESS RELEASE: Busiek and Fry's 'Liberty Project' collected

PRESS RELEASE: 'Gotham Central' #6 gets free overship

Market Share, Top 300 Comics, Top 50 Graphic Novels Actual Sales for February, 2003

Diamond Comics Distributors has released the top comic numbers based on actual sales for February, 2003 including Overall Market Share, Top 300 Comics and Top 50 Graphic Novels/TPB's.

Marvel to Tell 'Epic' Stories Once Again: Long-Awaited Imprint Relaunched

At Wednesday's press conference, Marvel finally announced what had long been expected: The Epic Comics line, Marvel's creator-owned line from the 1980s, was coming back ... sort of. First up, a romance comic by Mark Millar and the Dodsons.

Comics2Film Wrap for March 27th, 2003

Goyer set to script the Dark Knight's big screen comeback. 'Spider-Man' release date pushed back and Hollywood scrambles. Ratner talks about 'Superman' exit. Goyer's 'Zigzag' on video now.

Bird on a Wire: Simone talks 'Birds of Prey'

New series writer Gail Simone discusses her upcoming run on the DC title "Birds of Prey," pairing with artist Ed Benes, who the Birds will be going up against in her first story-arc and who'll be joining their ranks.

PRESS RELEASE: TokyoPop announces six new graphic novels for Summer release

PRESS RELEASE: Avatar to Release Alan Moore's 'Writing for Comics'

PRESS RELEASE: CBLDF Joins MPAA Brief In Jonah Hex Case

PRESS RELEASE: American authors to descend on Barcelona for May Comic Fair

PRESS RELEASE: Hermes, Diamond Sign Booktrade Agreement

PRESS RELEASE: PREVIEW: CrossGen's 'Mark of Charon' #1

Comics2Film Wrap for March 26th, 2003

David Goyer gives a 'Blade III' progress report. Gough and Millar remain mayors of 'Smallville.' 'Jonah Hex' still in development as a film.

PRESS RELEASE: Michael Turner launches new publishing company, Aspen MLT Inc.

PRESS RELEASE: Archie, Diamond Sign Booktrade Agreement

Comics2Film Wrap for March 25th, 2003

An animation insider leaks top-secret scoops about 'Aquaman,' 'Shazam' and 'Teen Titans' toons. 'Smallville' gets an early pickup. EW's Hollywood Heroes go on display. 'Daredevil' crashes 'The (Norman) Osborns.' The 'Astro Boy' movie is not due out next year.

'Ash' movie development fires up again

New interest has sparked in the feature film version of Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti's super fire fighter "Ash." The latest details on this DreamWorks project can be found right here.

Comics2Film Wrap for March 24th, 2003

Oscar winner William Goldman says the magic word on DC Comics' latest big screen venture. Animatronics F/X guru gets his arms around Doc Ock. 'Perdition' takes home an Oscar. Fans get their first looks at 'Batwoman.' Fox takes its time with Marvel features. 'Daredevil' inches towards $100 million.

Yeah, It's Better Being a Teen: Robert Kirkman talks 'Invincible'

Series writer Robert Kirkman talks about the Image Comics title, 'Invincible,' addressing the 'Son of Superman' comparisons, writing convincing teenage characters, what's coming up in future issues and exclusive artwork from upcoming issues.

PRESS RELEASE: Squiddy Awards announced, Rich Johnston named Best Journalist

PRESS RELEASE: IDW Publishing announces 'CVO' by Alex Garner and Mindy Lee

PRESS RELEASE: Dynamic Forces on QVC UK March 31st

PRESS RELEASE: 'Meridian' selected by NY Public Library for 'Teen Age 2003' list

PRESS RELEASE: New 'Kissing Chaos' one-shot hits in July

Marvel goes looking for 'Trouble'

Marvel Comics has returned to the role of tease once again, this time providing the comics press with the cover to 'Trouble' with very little extra information.

PRESS RELEASE: Ellis Returns to 'Strange Killings' with 'Strong Medicine' from Avatar

'Spirit' of Ambition: NW Studios talks 'Spirit of The Amazon'

There's a new comic shipping to stores this May and it's not from any of the major US publishers, but from a South American publisher who's hoping their comic, with an environmental message, will find success in the states.

CrossGen Masters the Universe with He-Man, Dragon's Lair, Space Ace

CrossGeneration Entertainment announced Friday that they will be publishing MVCreations' comics based on classic (and remade) cartoon "Masters of the Universe" along with arcade games "Dragon's Lair" and "Space Ace."

PRESS RELEASE: Dynamic Forces heats up summer with Wizard Authentics

PRESS RELEASE: 'Swamp Thing: Reunion' TPB completes Moore's run on title

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