Shaun Manning
I started reading comics with a ratty copy of Marvel's "Transformers" #1, followed in short order by such memorable titles as "Alf" and "Madballs." After growing out of those, I came back to comics when a friend bought me the "Death of Superman" trade--event comics work! I followed the characters seen there into "Justice League," which, rummaging through back issues, got me hooked on Giffen/DeMatteis/Maguire's "JLI," still one of my absolute favorite series. I read Steven T. Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen's "House of Secrets" long before I was ready, which cemented my interest in Vertigo and other Mature Readers and indie books. Now, I've been reading comics longer than I haven't and enjoy a little bit of everything.
I have written for CBR since 2006. By day I am an Academic Marketing Manager for the University of Michigan Press, which is awesome in an entirely different way.
Illustration by Jesse Gregg
FIRST COMIC: Marvel's "Transformers" #1
FAVORITE CHARACTER: I tend to follow creators more than characters, but I'll probably always read "Hellblazer" and I'm a sucker for a good Batman story.
Articles By Shaun Manning
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Making the Most of A Comic Con's Kids' Day
Tue, May 7th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Sunday Kids' Days at conventions has given parents the opportunity to share their love of comics with the next generation of fans -- or wear them out by trying to fit it all in, theme-park style.
C2E2: Marvel: From NOW! to Infinity
Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Kieron Gillen, Rick Remender, Nick Spencer, Charles Soule, and more met with fans at C2E2 to discuss what's coming up at Marvel in the coming months, including the "Infinity" crossover.
C2E2: Introduction to Superman and Batman
Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
DC Comics' Superman/Batman 101 panel at C2E2 finds John Layman, James Tynion IV, Chris Burnham and more giving a crash course on the World's Finest heroes. CBR has LIVE updates throughout the hour.
C2E2: DC's New 52 Panel
Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Charles Soule, Peter Tomasi, Sterling Gates and more writers and artists join top editors Bob Harras and Bobbie Chase at C2E2 to discuss the latest developments in DC Comics' New 52.
C2E2: Editors Tour the Many Faces of DC Entertainment
Fri, April 26th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
DC Entertainment's first panel of C2E2 sees Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras, Editorial Director Bobbie Chase, and VP Marketing John Cunningham giving a preview of upcoming comics, movies, animation and more.
NYCC: Hands-On Gaming with "Marvel Heroes"
Tue, October 23rd, 2012 | Category: Video Games
At New York Comic Con, Gazillion Entertainment's David Brevik took CBR News behind the scenes and hands-on with its upcoming MMO game "Marvel Heroes." Find out special features and how it plays, plus see a gallery of screenshots.
NYCC: Hands-On with NetherRealm's "Injustice: Gods Among Us"
Tue, October 16th, 2012 | Category: Video Games
CBR stepped into the ring for a hands-on demo of "Injustice," the Justice League fighting game hitting consoles in March 2013. Hector Sanchez of NetherRealm Studios showed us the ropes and hinted what's still to come.
NYCC: Slott, Waid and co. host Amazing, Superior Spider-Man Show
Sun, October 14th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Marvel kicked off its final day of New York Comic Con devoting a panel to Spider-Man, with Dan Slott, Mark Waid, Joe Keatinge, Declan Shalvey, and more on hand to discuss their amazing, superior, and avenging titles.
NYCC: AMC's "Walking Dead" Draws a Ravenous Crowd
Sat, October 13th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Robert Kirkman and the cast of AMC's "The Walking Dead" played to a standing-room only crowd at New York Comic Con, discussing the hit series and hinting at what might be lurking over the horizon.
NYCC: Hickman, Remender, and Gillen Assemble Marvel NOW's Avengers
Sat, October 13th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Rick Remender, Jonathan Hickman, Kieron Gillen, and Dennis Hopeless assembled at New York Comic Cons to dish on the Avengers series of Marvel NOW!, including "Uncanny," "Arena," "Avengers," and "Young Avengers."
NYCC: Fialkov, Lemire, and Company Talk DC's New 52 at One
Sat, October 13th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
With DC Comics' New 52 passing its first anniversary, a handful of creators including Jeff Lemire, Bernard Chang, and Joshua Fialkov met with fans at New York Comic Con to discuss their series and what comes next.
NYCC: Azzarello, Conner, and Sienkiewicz Go "Before Watchmen"
Fri, October 12th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo, Amanda Conner, and Bill Sienkiewicz took the stage at New York Comic Con to discuss their "Before Watchmen" series, with especially candid commentary from the "Comedian" writer.
NYCC: Gillen, Remender, Aaron and Waid are Avengers NOW!
Fri, October 12th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
The House of Ideas began Friday at New York Comic Con with back-to-back Marvel NOW! panels, as Kieron Gillen, Rick Remender, Mark Waid, Jason Aaron, and more discuss what's next for their solo Avengers titles.
CCI: Top Cow Pitches Free "Cyber Force" to Retailers
Thu, July 26th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Mark Silvestri and Matt Hawkins explained to retailers their thinking behind the Kickstarter-funded, free to readers "Cyber Force" relaunch, and why Top Cow is uploading it to torrent sites themselves.
CCI EXCLUSIVE: Lance Henriksen Marks Comics Debut in "To Hell You Ride"
Fri, July 20th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Actor Lance Henriksen discusses "To Hell You Ride," his Dark Horse miniseries which sees a small Colorado town ravaged by a horrifying curse, and his dynamic creative process with co-writer Joseph Maddrey and artist Tom Mandrake
CCI: "Item 47" One-Shot Propels Marvel Film Universe Forward Post-"Avengers"
Sat, July 14th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Marvel rewarded fans who completed a scavenger hunt through downtown San Diego with an exclusive screening of "Item 47," the short film included in "The Avengers" Blu-ray release. CBR has details.
CCI: Locke and Key Panel
Sat, July 14th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
"Locke and Key" creators Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez spoke with fans at Comic-Con about their epic magical horror series from IDW, which is rocketing toward its conclusion next year.
CCI: The Image Comics Experience
Sat, July 14th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
At Image Comics' panel, publisher Eric Stephenson announced new projects from Kelly Sue Deconnick, Joe Casey, James Robinson, Matt Fraction and Howard Chaykin, Greg Rucka, Chris Roberson and more. Updated With Art.
CCI: Marvel TV
Sat, July 14th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
At the Marvel TV panel at Comic-Con, Jeph Loeb formally confirmed "Avengers Assemble," announced several new Marvel Knights projects, showed test footage from upcoming series, and debuted the Spider-Ham episode of "Ultimate Spider-Man."
CCI: Marvel's All-Winners Squad
Fri, July 13th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock is hosting Marvel's All-Winners Squad panel at Comic-Con, an enigmatic event that promises to show fans what it takes to be a super hero. CBR is reporting live throughout the hour.
