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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

PRESS RELEASE: 'Fables' #6-10 collected in 'Fables: Animal Farm' TPB

PRESS RELEASE: AiT/Planet Lar to sub-distribute 'Scurvy Dogs'

Energy Entertainment inks management deal for 'CiCi'

Parker Smart's indie comic 'CiCi' features a high-tech, butt-kicking heroine and ponders philosophical issues about creation and the meaning of life. Now, Energy Entertainment has inked a deal with Smart to take the property to the next level.

Comics2Film Wrap for March 21st, 2003

'Astro Boy' fires up for 0th birthday, TV series and movie. The 'BloodQuest' movie, based on the 'Warhammer' comics and games, stalls.

MAX Muscle: Austen talks 'War Machine 2.0' & 'The Eternal' & 'World Watch'

Chuck Austen discusses two new Marvel Max series, 'War Machine 2.0,' a follow-up to 'U.S. War Machine,' 'The Eternal,' a new take on a classic Kirby concept (with exclusive first looks at art) and finishes by teasing a creator owned project, 'World Watch.' Plus, Austen respond's to criticisms made by CrossGen's Mark Alessi about 'The Call.'

Superhero Gaming Gets Gritty: Nocturnals, Authority/StormWatch RPGs announced

Two new superhero roleplaying games, set outside the standard bright four color world of previous licensed roleplaying games, have been announced.

Comics2Film Wrap for March 20th, 2003

Director Brett Ratner dumps 'Superman' for another 'Rush Hour' sequel. Josh Olson set to write the script for 'A History of Violence.' 'Spider-Man' spin team gets accolade and VH1 asks where are the superheroes now?

Image Comics Solicitations for June, 2003

Image Comics has released their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping in June, 2003. UPDATED 03/21 with Top Cow covers

Comics2Film Wrap for March 19th, 2003

'Hulk,' 'Punisher' producer Gale Anne Hurd takes on 'Micronauts!' 'Nexus' animated pilot update. Ellis makes a 'Superhuman' effort for SCI FI. 'Barbarella' still in the works. 'Santo' comes to America.

Marvel Comics Solicitations for June, 2003

Marvel Comics has released their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping in June, 2003.

Final Lap: Scott Kolins talks 'Blitz' and leaving 'Flash' after #200

After 29 issues handling the art chores on DC's 'Flash,' artist Scott Kolins is moving on. Kolins spoke with CBR News and reflected on his almost 3 year relationship with the title and the people he worked with.

Money Well Spent: Brubaker discusses the 'refundable' 'Sleeper'

Writer Ed Brubaker introduces 'Sleeper' to new readers while giving existing fans an update on where the series is headed with an update on the money-back guarantee and if anyone's taken him up on the offer.

Comics2Film Wrap for March 18th, 2003

Tobey Maguire may not be back for the 'Spider-Man' sequel. Find out who could be replacing him. Latest actors bow out of 'Superman' deal and Ratner hangs in the balance. 'Ripley's' is re-upped for an additional 11 episodes. 'Mortadelo and Filemon' breaks foreign box office records.

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