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Adam Warren Talks "Empowered"
Tue, June 23rd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
With the fifth volume of "Empowered" on sale this week, CBR sat down with creator Adam Warren for an in-depth and extremely candid chat about the critically acclaimed Dark Horse series, and why he doesn't consider himself a "real" artist.
NYCC: Wildstorm
Wed, February 11th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Jim Lee and the editors and creators behind Wildstorm discuss the DC Comics imprint's plans for 2009, including new collections of "Sleeper," more licensed comics, the return of "Astro City," and more.
NYCC: Comics Writers on Comics Writing
Tue, February 10th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Walt & Louise Simonson, Colleen Doran, Christos Gage, Tom DeFalco and Jimmy Palmiotti met with fans in New York to discuss their careers as comics writers and the challenges of working in the singular medium.
NYCC: 10 Years Later: IDW Expands Past Its Horror Roots
Sat, February 7th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
In a celebration of its first decade as a publisher, Chris Ryall’s IDW shows how far it’s come with a massive slate of announcements across nearly every genre in comics.UPDATED WITH IMAGE GALLERY
Talking With Colorist Pete Pantazis
Fri, January 30th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
The colorist of such titles as "Justice League of America," "House of M" and "Powers," Pete Pantazis goes in-depth with CBR about the nature of the colorist, the subject of recognition, and the challenges of the weekly "Trinity."
Hellboy: Buster Oakley Gets His Wish #1
Mon, April 18th, 2011 | Category: Review
Kevin Nowlan draws the interiors of a comic book. That should be all you need to know already…
Uncanny X-Force #7
Mon, April 18th, 2011 | Category: Review
Fantomex steals the show again in a series that's replete with Morrisonian themes and characters.
Morning Glories #7
Thu, February 24th, 2011 | Category: Review
How is “Morning Glories” like “Lost?” And how is it becoming “Glee?”
Batman & Robin #20
Thu, February 10th, 2011 | Category: Review
Not a strong start, but a worthy effort with some nice character moments.
Uncanny X-Force #4
Mon, January 31st, 2011 | Category: Review
X-Force is a much stronger title than you'd think it'd have any right to be.
Fantastic Four #587
Tue, January 25th, 2011 | Category: Review
Hickman and Epting's "Three" is a story worthy of the attention it’s getting, but for all the right reasons.
Scarlet #4
Mon, January 24th, 2011 | Category: Review
Bendis and Maleev work well together. While the going might be slow, it's still worth reading.
Ultimate Comics Captain America #1
Thu, January 6th, 2011 | Category: Review
Not all that different from the "regular" Captain America, and the digital inking is unfortunate, but otherwise a good read.
Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine #4
Fri, December 31st, 2010 | Category: Review
While this issue is a little underwhelming, it's still a great read with a great final page reveal.
Fantastic Four #586
Mon, December 27th, 2010 | Category: Review
Someone's gonna die soon. And this issue shows that it could be ANY one of the Four.
Green Lantern: Larfleeze Christmas Special #1
Thu, December 23rd, 2010 | Category: Review
It may try a little too hard at the end and have some awkward art, but it's not a bad Christmas tale all together.
Green Lantern #60
Sun, December 19th, 2010 | Category: Review
Has “Green Lantern” gotten so big and wide scale that it’s lost its soul? And is Doug Mahnke the solution?
Amazing Spider-Man #650
Thu, December 16th, 2010 | Category: Review
Perhaps crassly commercialized, but still a fine story from Slott with nice art by Ramos.
Incredible Hulks #618
Mon, December 13th, 2010 | Category: Review
The Dead want Marlo?!?
The Flash #7
Mon, December 13th, 2010 | Category: Review
Captain Boomerang is still a silly character, no matter how serious Geoff Johns tries to make him.
Chaos War: Ares #1
Mon, December 13th, 2010 | Category: Review
Ares comes back to unlife, in a pointless story.
King City #12
Mon, December 6th, 2010 | Category: Review
The series ends its run at Image Comics, as brilliant as ever.
Thor: The Mighty Avenger #6
Mon, November 29th, 2010 | Category: Review
There's a "Thor" romance comic? And it's great?!? Go figure.
Uncanny X-Force #2
Sat, November 27th, 2010 | Category: Review
'Uncanny X-Force' is both a throwback and a new twist on a classic formula, which is why it's so successful.
Batwoman #0
Thu, November 25th, 2010 | Category: Review
This is a new reader-friendly introduction to Batwoman, as J.H. Williams prepares a new series to continue her adventures.
