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"Fast & Furious 6" Writer Chris Morgan on Big Cast and Even Bigger Action

"Fast & Furious 6" Writer Chris Morgan on Big Cast and Even Bigger Action

Veteran franchise writer Chris Morgan spoke exclusively with SPINOFF about what to expect from "Fast & Furious 6," the challenge in juggling a large cast and how he approaches the big action sequences.

Rob Paulsen Brings Character To

Rob Paulsen Brings Character To "Bravoman," "Ninja Turtles"

Comic Books

The venerable voice actor behind "Animaniacs" and the original Raphael reflects on his career as Rob Paulsen turns up his snark for NAMCO's "Bravoman" web cartoon and his brains for Nickelodeon's new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

4 hours ago
by Kiel Phegley
Preschool Bans Kids from Playing Superheroes

Preschool Bans Kids from Playing Superheroes

Comic Books

A Philadelphia preschool has purportedly banned "wrestling, Super Hero play, and Monster games" due to the risk of injury. ROBOT 6 has all the details.

6 hours ago
X-POSITION: Duggan Retro-Fits

X-POSITION: Duggan Retro-Fits "Deadpool"

Comic Books

"Deadpool" co-writer Gerry Duggan joins X-POSITION to discuss the series' fake inventory issues, his team-up with Captain America and Wolverine and the book's unconventional co-stars. Plus, exclusive art!

6 hours ago
by Steve Sunu
Monkeybrain's

Monkeybrain's "Subatomic Party Girls" Turns Space Fun Up To 11

Comic Books

Chris Sims, Chad Bowers and Erica Henderson, the creative team behind the new digital series "Subatomic Party Girls," discussed the new Monkeybrain digital series with CBR News.

7 hours ago
by Ryan Burton
Warner Bros. &

Warner Bros. & "Smallville" Creators Settle Multimillion-dollar Fight

TV/Film

WB Television and "Smallville" co-creators Miles Millar & Alfred Gough have settled a multimillion-dollar dispute concerning profits from the long-running television series. ROBOT 6 has more details.

7 hours ago
First

First "Avengers Assemble" Episode Free to Download

TV/Film

Marvel and Disney XD have released an official trailer for the upcoming "Avengers Assemble" animated series and posted the first episode free to download until May 25.

8 hours ago
by Steve Sunu

"Fast & Furious 6" Writer Chris Morgan on Big Cast and Even Bigger Action

TV/Film

Veteran franchise writer Chris Morgan spoke exclusively with SPINOFF about what to expect from "Fast & Furious 6," the challenge in juggling a large cast and how he approaches the big action sequences.

8 hours ago
Marvel Debuts First Trailer for

Marvel Debuts First Trailer for "Avengers Assemble"

TV/Film

Marvel Animation has released the first trailer for "Avengers Assemble," its new Disney XD cartoon set to debut with a special hour-long episode on Sunday, May 26.

9 hours ago
J. Torres Breaks New Ground with Archie's

J. Torres Breaks New Ground with Archie's "Jinx: Little Miss Steps"

Comic Books

Li'l Jinx started out as a carefree little girl who tortured her father in Archie Comics gag strips. Under the guidance of writer J. Torres, her teenage incarnation is a lot more complicated - and a lot more interesting.

9 hours ago
by Brigid Alverson
VIDEO: Fan-Made

VIDEO: Fan-Made "Kingdom Come" Trailer Debuts Online

TV/Film

The result of an Indiegogo campaign, director/producer Andrew List's fan trailer for "Kingdom Come," based on the acclaimed 1996 miniseries by Alex Ross and Mark Waid, has been released online.

10 hours ago
Fawkes &

Fawkes & "Constantine" See All Angles in "Trinity War"

Comic Books

Writer Ray Fawkes spoke with CBR about "Constantine's" role in the "Trinity War" event, and the challenges of beginning his solo run on the book in the middle of a major crossover.

10 hours ago
by Josie Campbell
Man of Steel, The Wolverine, Ghostbusters 3: May 21st Comic Reel

Man of Steel, The Wolverine, Ghostbusters 3: May 21st Comic Reel

TV/Film

New character posters for "Man of Steel" surface! "The Wolverine" gets a new trailer! Dan Aykroyd discusses the plot of "Ghostbusters 3!" Plus, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" & more!

11 hours ago
by Steve Sunu
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW:

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Arrow" #33

Comic Books

DC Comics has given CBR an exclusive preview of "Arrow" #33 by Marc Guggenheim, Drew Z. Greenberg & Xermanico. In the final issue before going on hiatus for the summer, Roy Harper makes his debut May 22.

11 hours ago
New Posters for

New Posters for "The Wolverine" Showcase Viper and Yukio

TV/Film

Director James Mangold has unveiled a pair of new posters for "The Wolverine" featuring artistic representations of Svetlana Khodchenkova as Viper and Rila Fukushima as Yukio.

11 hours ago
EXCL ART: Jerry Ordway Covers

EXCL ART: Jerry Ordway Covers "New Crusaders: Legacy"

Comic Books

The legendary artist of Superman, Shazam and more brings his talents to Red Circle as Jerry Ordway covers the incoming "New Crusaders: Legacy" trade representing new and classic stories of Archie's heroes.

12 hours ago
by Kiel Phegley
Peter Bagge Discusses

Peter Bagge Discusses "Other Stuff," "Rebel Woman"

Comic Books

Cartoonist Peter Bagge discusses "Other Stuff," his new collection from Fantagraphics, incorporating humor and history in his work and collaborating with Alan Moore, Robert Crumb, Johnny Ryan and Daniel Clowes.

12 hours ago
by Alex Dueben
Six Recent Superheroine Redesigns That Need to be Re-Redesigned

Six Recent Superheroine Redesigns That Need to be Re-Redesigned

Comic Books

Kelly Thompson looks at six recent superheroine costume overhauls that need to head back to the drawing board while sharing possible redesign ideas by artists Kris Anka and Meredith McClaren!

13 hours ago
Comics A.M. -

Comics A.M. - "One Piece" Takes Two-Week Hiatus Due to Illness

Comic Books

"One Piece" goes on two-week hiatus following Eiichiro Oda's hospitalization! Rob Liefeld discusses his "Brigade" Kickstarter! Interviews with Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly, Mike Carey and Peter Gross! Plus more!

13 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: Davis Introduces Shazam in

EXCLUSIVE: Davis Introduces Shazam in "Justice League" #21 Variant

Comic Books

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR has an exclusive first look at Shane Davis' variant cover for "Justice League" #21 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, which contains the conclusion of the long-running "Shazam!" story.

13 hours ago
by Steve Sunu
New

New "Wolverine" Trailer Showcases Silver Samurai, Yukio in Action

TV/Film

Fox's latest trailer for director James Mangold's "The Wolverine" features plenty of Hugh Jackman's Logan in action, along with extended looks at Yukio and the Silver Samurai.

14 hours ago
by Stephen Gerding
Liu's

Liu's "Astonishing X-Men" Explores the Cracks in Iceman

Comic Books

"Astonishing X-Men" writer Marjorie Liu discussed the current series arc, where the team must contend with the erratic and dangerous behavior of one of its most powerful members, Iceman. Plus, exclusive art!

14 hours ago
by Dave Richards
Last Week's Comics Reviewed:

Last Week's Comics Reviewed: "Iron Man" #10, "Battlestar Galactica" #1

Comic Books

Last week the CBR Reviews staff looked at over 20 new releases, including "Fatale" #14, the final issue of "Sword of Sorcery" #8, "Avengers: The Enemy Within" #1 and Jai Nitz & Greg Smallwood's "Dream Thief" #1.

15 hours ago
PREVIEW: Casey & Messina's

PREVIEW: Casey & Messina's "The Bounce" #1

Comic Books

Image Comics has released a preview of "The Bounce" #1 by "Sex" writer Joe Casey and artist David Messina. The ultimate slacker superhero makes his debut May 22.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
The Sad Legacy of Batman's Other Creator, Bill Finger

The Sad Legacy of Batman's Other Creator, Bill Finger

Comic Books

In examining the last Batman story Bill Finger ever wrote, CSBG's Greg Hatcher looks at the sad treatment Batman's co-creator has received from the comic book industry over the years.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
Kevin Keller's First Kiss Turns Criticism Into Comics

Kevin Keller's First Kiss Turns Criticism Into Comics

Comic Books

For his next "Kevin Keller" story, creator Dan Parent takes conservative criticisms of Archie's gay pal and turns them into the story of Kevin's first kiss.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Kiel Phegley

"The Right Time To Go" - Geoff Johns On Exiting "Green Lantern"

Comic Books

"Green Lantern" writer and DC CCO Geoff Johns discusses leaving the book most closely associated with his name after nearly a decade, reflecting on his run and how different creation myths play into the Lanterns' universe.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Josie Campbell
PREVIEW:

PREVIEW: "Green Lantern" #20, Geoff Johns' Final Issue

Comic Books

DC Comics has released a preview of "Green Lantern" #20, the final issue of Geoff Johns' tenure writing the series with a spectrum of artists. The epic battle between the First Lantern and the Guardians hits May 22.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
EXCLUSIVE: Teammates Clash on

EXCLUSIVE: Teammates Clash on "Uncanny Avengers" #9 Cover

Comic Books

Teammates collide on John Cassaday's cover for "Uncanny Avengers" #9. CBR has an exclusive first look at the art, which hints at what to expect from Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña's story.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Stephen Gerding
Conroy Inadvertently Outs Next

Conroy Inadvertently Outs Next "Batman: Arkham" Game

Video Games

A Tweet from fan-favorite Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy clarifying his comments at Dallas Comic-Con may have inadvertently revealed a new "Batman: Arkham" game beyond "Arkham Origins."

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Steve Sunu
REVIEW: The

REVIEW: The "Psychological Exploration" of "Fatale" #14

Comic Books

Jennifer Cheng gives Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' "Fatale" #14 4 stars, saying the issue "maintains the grim, yet lovely, melancholy and the suffusing atmosphere of fate that make this creative team's work so memorable."

Mon, May 20th, 2013
RUMOR:

RUMOR: "Dark Knight's" Christopher Nolan In Talks to Tackle 007

TV/Film

A new rumor contends "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Inception" director Christopher Nolan is in early talks to helm the next James Bond film.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
Conner, Yu, McGuinness & More Cover Marvel NOW! June Variants

Conner, Yu, McGuinness & More Cover Marvel NOW! June Variants

Comic Books

New variant covers for several Marvel Comics ongoing series, including "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers Assemble" have hit online, featuring artists Ed McGuinness, Amanda Conner, Leinil Yu & more.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Steve Sunu
Legends Collide in Waid's

Legends Collide in Waid's "The Rocketeer / The Spirit: Pulp Friction"

Comic Books

Mark Waid spoke with CBR about "The Rocketeer / The Spirit: Pulp Friction,"IDW's new miniseries starring the two popular pulp heroes coming face-to-face in 1940s Los Angeles. Plus, exclusive art!

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Karl Keily
First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in

First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past"

TV/Film

Bryan Singer has posted a first look at Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence's return as Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Steve Sunu
Chaffee Lets

Chaffee Lets "Good Dog" Off the Leash

Comic Books

Cartoonist Graham Chaffee talks to CBR about "Good Dog" from Fantagraphics, the story of a stray mutt's misadventures as he looks for a home, and explains why this is his first published work in 20 years.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Ryan Ingram
Cover of the Week - May 15

Cover of the Week - May 15

Comic Books

This week, Snow White readies for war, Wonder Woman gets a show of hands, Gotham gets bloody, Judge Dredd rockets into action and Conan gets naked.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Kevin Melrose and Steve Sunu
EXCLUSIVE: Brett Booth Takes On

EXCLUSIVE: Brett Booth Takes On "Justice League of America"

Comic Books

This month, "Nightwing" artist Brett Booth steps in for a two-issue run on "Justice League of America." We spoke with him about the guest stint, leaving Dick Grayson and redesigning classic DC characters for the New 52.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
by Kiel Phegley
Animated

Animated "Star Wars Rebels" Debuts Fall 2014 on XD

TV/Film

"Star Wars Rebels," an animated series set between "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope" will premiere in fall 2014 on the Disney Channel before moving to Disney XD.

Mon, May 20th, 2013
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Gale Anne Hurd's

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Gale Anne Hurd's "Anti" #4

Comic Books

The final chapter of Gale Anne Hurd's "Anti" hits stores this week as issue #4, by Peter Calloway and Daniel Hillyard, clears up the mysteries surrounding Charles Emmanuel's destiny on May 22.

Mon, May 20th, 2013

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