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X-POSITION: X-Editors

X-POSITION: X-Editors  

What's upcoming in "X-Men: Second Coming," and how will the Heroic Age affect heroes wearing the "X?" Join editors Nick Lowe and Jeanine Schaefer for the answers and check out some exclusive art while you're here!

"Pocket God" Descends on Comics

Comic Books

Ape Entertainment and Bolt Creative have announced a comic series based on the popular "Pocket God" game. CBR spoke with Ape's David Hedgecock and Bolt Creative's Dave Castelnuovo for details about the project.

7 hours ago
by Brian LeTendre

Guice Joins Brubaker For Cap's Heroic Age

Guice Joins Brubaker For Cap's Heroic Age

Comic Books

As the post-Siege Marvel Universe shapes up, the early word is out on the mission statement for "Captain America," involving a vendetta against Bucky from the family called Zemo as drawn by "Reborn" artist Butch Guice.

8 hours ago
by Kiel Phegley

Image Comics On Sale February 10, 2010

Image Comics On Sale February 10, 2010

Comic Books

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR with advance looks at three new books on sale this week - "Haunt" #5, "Phonogram 2: The Singles Club" #7 and an exclusive look at "Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode" #3!!

9 hours ago
by CBR News Team

Jeff Parker Cages the

Jeff Parker Cages the "Thunderbolts"

Comic Books

This May, Jeff Parker and Kev Walker welcome the "Thunderbolts" to the Marvel Universe's Heroic Age with issue #144. CBR News spoke with Parker about the constantly changing team's latest direction and new leader.

10 hours ago
by Dave Richards

PREVIEW:

PREVIEW: "Adventure Comics" #7

Comic Books

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive 5-page preview of "Adventure Comics" #7, written by Tony Bedard with art by Travis Moore and covers by Francis Manapul. The issue hits stores the Wednesday, February 10.

11 hours ago

Wood's

Wood's "DMZ" Turns 50

Comic Books

Series creator and writer Brian Wood takes CBR News through the creative process behind the stories in "DMZ's" milestone issue #50, featuring a veritable Who's-Who of artistic talent while giving fans a preview of things to come.

12 hours ago
by Steve Sunu

Second

Second "Secret Avengers" Teaser Released

Comic Books

Marvel has released a second teaser image for Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato's upcoming "Secret Avengers" title, presenting the character in silhouetted form with the phrase "I strive for redemption" as the only clue to their identity.

13 hours ago
by CBR News Team

Dark Horse Comics Solicitations for May, 2010

Dark Horse Comics Solicitations for May, 2010

Comic Books

Dark Horse has released images and solicitation information for new comics on sale in May, 2010 including the latest issue of "Buffy: Season 8, "The Guild" #3, NYT best-selling author Janet Evanovich's first graphic novel and more!

13 hours ago
by CBR News Team

Christopher Nolan To Head

Christopher Nolan To Head "Superman" Reboot?

TV/Film

Word is out that the "Dark Knight" director has been tapped to oversee the Man of Steel's next foray into film as well as the fact that a third Batman picture is already in the works at Warner Brothers.

14 hours ago
by Kiel Phegley

Cheryl Hines Saves the World on

Cheryl Hines Saves the World on "Superhero Squad"

TV/Film

The voice behind Galactus' herald Stardust spoke with CBR about the animated show's upcoming season finale, the complexities of voiceover work and her thoughts on another season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

14 hours ago
by Josh Wigler

Green Lantern, Deadpool, Robocop: Feb 9th Comic Reel

Green Lantern, Deadpool, Robocop: Feb 9th Comic Reel

TV/Film

Tim Robbins joins the "Green Lantern" cast! "Deadpool" writers talk working with Ryan Reynolds. "Robocop" may be a 3D reboot. Also TV actors audition for "Captain America" and more.

14 hours ago
by Erik Amaya

Comics A.M. - The Comics Internet in 2 Minutes

Comics A.M. - The Comics Internet in 2 Minutes

Comic Books

Dark Horse's "Troublemaker!" to get 100,000-copy first printing! Imagi shuts down animation studio! IDW to collect original run of "Fallen Angel"! Another look at Wizard World expansions! Plus much more!

15 hours ago

CBR Reviews Last Week's New Comics

CBR Reviews Last Week's New Comics

Comic Books

Last week, CBR's review team looked at more than twenty new releases including "Siege" #2, "Criminal: The Sinners" #4, "Blackest Night: Wonder Woman" #3, and a rare 4.5 star review for "Scalped" #34.

16 hours ago

THE GREEN ZONE: Big Reveals & Bad Romance

THE GREEN ZONE: Big Reveals & Bad Romance

Comic Books

The triple tag team of Jeph Loeb, Greg Pak and Jeff Parker return to riff on the biggest "Fall of the Hulks" revelations and reflect on "Planet Hulk" as well as Betty Ross' return while unveiling exclusive art from "Hulk" #20.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by Kiel Phegley

Robert Knepper Talks

Robert Knepper Talks "Heroes"

TV/Film

Robert Knepper spoke with CBR for an in-depth analysis of the duplicitous Samuel Sullivan and how this season's "Heroes" main villain compares to Knepper's previous turn on "Prison Break" as Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by Josh Wigler

FIRST LOOK: DC Dynamics Supergirl Statue

FIRST LOOK: DC Dynamics Supergirl Statue

Comic Books

Courtesy of DC Direct, CBR presents an exclusive First Look at their new DC Dynamics Supergirl statue, the latest addition to the company's line dedicated to presenting their characters in three-dimensional, dynamic poses.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by CBR News Team

McCann Makes Dazzler Sing Once More

McCann Makes Dazzler Sing Once More

Comic Books

Alison Blaire has survived attacks by supervillains and the worst miscreants of the musical industry, but in May, an entire army of evil being lead by her own sister is coming for Dazzler in a Jim McCann scripted one-shot.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by Dave Richards

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Bard?

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Bard?

Comic Books

Hailed as an epic adventure pitting Shakespeare's greatest heroes against his most frightening villains, what's not to love about "Kill Shakespeare?" Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery discuss the upcoming IDW series.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by Jeffrey Renaud

DRAW! Jordi Bernet Talks

DRAW! Jordi Bernet Talks "Jonah Hex"

Comic Books

In a rare interview, living legend Jordi Bernet shares how Sergio Leone inspires his take on the Old West, how you make a scarred face smile, and the one appearance of Hex he’d love to get his hands on.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by Jeffrey Renaud

FIRST LOOK:

FIRST LOOK: "Who Won't Wield The Shield"

Comic Books

Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive First Look at the cover and creative team for the "Captain America: Who Won't Wield The Shield" one-shot scheduled to hit stores on April 7.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by CBR News Team

Cable, X-Force In New

Cable, X-Force In New "Second Coming" Teaser

Comic Books

Marvel's latest teaser image for "Second Coming" features the team of X-Force and a newly returned to the present Cable as illustrated by Daniel Acuña, accompanied by the phrase "One Will Sacrifice..."

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by CBR News Team

PREVIEW:

PREVIEW: "Batman and Robin" #8

Comic Books

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents a 5-page preview of "Batman and Robin" #8 by Grant Morrison and Cameron Stewart with a Frank Quitely cover. The issue is scheduled to hit stores this Wednesday, February 10.

Mon, February 8th, 2010

"Secret Avengers" Creative Team Announced

Comic Books

Marvel has released a teaser image for their new "Secret Avengers" title, as well as the announcement of the series' creative team of "Captain America" writer Ed Brubaker and "Dark Avengers" artist Mike Deodato.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by CBR News Team

Dynamite Entertainment Titles On Sale February 10

Dynamite Entertainment Titles On Sale February 10

Comic Books

Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR brings you previews of "Blackbeard: Legend of a Pyrate King" #3, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" #8, "Legendary Talespinners" #1, and "Queen Sonja" #4, on sale this week.

Mon, February 8th, 2010
by CBR News Team

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