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THE GREEN ZONE: Big Reveals & Bad Romance

THE GREEN ZONE: Big Reveals & Bad Romance  

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.

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.

9 hours ago
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.

9 hours ago
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.

10 hours ago
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.

11 hours ago
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.

12 hours ago
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.

12 hours ago
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..."

13 hours ago
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.

13 hours ago

"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.

13 hours ago
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.

14 hours ago
by CBR News Team

Captain America, Jonah Hex, Cowboys & Aliens: Feb 8th Comic Reel

Captain America, Jonah Hex, Cowboys & Aliens: Feb 8th Comic Reel

TV/Film

"Captain America" hits the shores of information with the Red Skull! Photos from "Jonah Hex" reshoots. "Cowboys & Aliens" lassos a release date. Also, "Daredevil" begins again and more.

15 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

DC Comics documentary to debut at Comic-Con! Amazon-Macmillan standoff ends! Will Panefly's app make iPad worth buying? Does comics community ignore kids' titles? Gaiman writes "Doctor Who"! Plus more!

15 hours ago

Remender Hunts Monsters with “Punisher”

Remender Hunts Monsters with “Punisher”

Comic Books

In the current “FrankenCastle” arc in “Punisher,” writer Rick Remender gave his protagonist a new monstrous physical form. For the next act, he's giving him a new purpose: destroy monster hunters. CBR spoke with Remender about the series.

17 hours ago
by Dave Richards

A Year Of Cool Comics 2010 Edition

A Year Of Cool Comics 2010 Edition

Comic Books

The 2010 Edition of Brian Cronin's Year of Cool Comics has been running for a little over a month now, so catch up by browsing this index of what's been featured thus far.

Sun, February 7th, 2010

BOOM! Studios Titles On Sale February 10, 2010

BOOM! Studios Titles On Sale February 10, 2010

Comic Books

BOOM! Studios has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale February 10, including "Farscape:D'Argo's Quest" #3, "Walt Disney Comics" #703, "The Anchor" #5, and two servings of Muppets!

Sun, February 7th, 2010
by CBR News Team

Grumpy Old Fan: A copse of obscurity

Grumpy Old Fan: A copse of obscurity

Comic Books

ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant takes a look around the DC universe at several obscure characters he'd like to see pop up again, from Alpha Centurion and Amethyst to Signalman and Tomorrow Woman.

Sun, February 7th, 2010

Burgas Says

Burgas Says "JLA" Are Comics You Should Own

Comic Books

COMIC SHOULD BE GOOD's Greg Burgas looks back at "JLA," a series relaunched by Grant Morrison that is fondly remembered by fans today and tells you why they're comics you should own.

Sat, February 6th, 2010

Screenwriter hired for

Screenwriter hired for "Daredevil" Movie Reboot

TV/Film

Spider-Man isn't the only Marvel superhero-movie franchise destined for a reboot. Screenwriter David Scarpa has been hired to bring the Man Without Fear back to the silver screen.

Sat, February 6th, 2010

Dark Horse Titles On Sale February 10, 2010

Dark Horse Titles On Sale February 10, 2010

Comic Books

Dark Horse has provided previews of titles on sale this week, including "Solomon Kane: Death's Black Riders" #2, "B.P.R.D.: King of Fear" #2, "Groo: Hogs of Horder" #3, and "Jet Scott" volume 1!

Sat, February 6th, 2010
by CBR News Team

Chris Roberson on 'Cinderella'

Chris Roberson on 'Cinderella'

Comic Books

Writer Chris Roberson talks to ROBOT 6's Tim O'Shea about his two comics at Vertigo, "Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love" with artist Shawn McManus and "I, Zombie" with artist Mike Allred.

Sat, February 6th, 2010

Geoff Johns On

Geoff Johns On "Absolute Justice"

TV/Film

The writer behind DC Comics biggest stars brings the company's original superteam to "Smallville" tonight and shares with CBR the purpose of the Justice Society, the radness of the Star-Rocket Racer and the grand ambitions of DC Entertainment.

Fri, February 5th, 2010
by Kiel Phegley

Out of the Woods with “Sweet Tooth”

Out of the Woods with “Sweet Tooth”

Comic Books

CBR spoke with Jeff Lemire at his home in Toronto, Canada to discuss “Sweet Tooth,” his critically acclaimed series for Vertigo Comics— and he tells us that Gus and Jepperd’s post-apocalyptic journey has just begun.

Fri, February 5th, 2010
by Jeffrey Renaud

PREVIEW:

PREVIEW: "Batman" #696

Comic Books

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents a five page preview of "Batman" #696, written by Tony Daniel with art by Daniel and Sandu Florea. The issue arrives in stores February 17.

Fri, February 5th, 2010

UCLA Live Presents Neil Gaiman

UCLA Live Presents Neil Gaiman

Comic Books

The prolific creator of comics, novels, film, journalism and poetry spoke to a full house at UCLA Live's Royce Hall about his work on "Sandman," "Coraline," and more. CBR was there to get you the scoop.

Fri, February 5th, 2010
by Tom Gastall

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