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EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley On Sales, Pricing, DC & More

EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley On Sales, Pricing, DC & More

In part one of an exclusive two-part interview, Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley discusses the company's sales performance in 2011, takes January competition from DC head on, engages questions of pricing, double shipping and more.

Amazing Spider-Man, Dark Knight Rises, The Walking Dead: February 9th Comic Reel

Amazing Spider-Man, Dark Knight Rises, The Walking Dead: February 9th Comic Reel

TV/Film

Andrew Garfield and Marc Webb on "Amazing Spider-Man!" Gary Oldman's parting gift for "Dark Knight Rises!" AMC launches "The Walking Dead" game! Plus, "Arrow," "300 2" and more!

43 minutes ago
by Steve Sunu
The Mayo Report: Checking In On DC's New 52

The Mayo Report: Checking In On DC's New 52

Comic Books

John Mayo drills down into DC Comics' sales numbers over the first five months of the New 52, analyzes Marvel's diminished sales and looks at the significance of DC sweeping the top ten spots.

1 hour ago
by John Mayo
EXCL. PREVIEWS:

EXCL. PREVIEWS: "Avengers" #22, "Uncanny X-Men" #7

Comic Books

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents exclusive advance looks at two of its February 15 releases: Brian Michael Bendis and Renato Guedes' "Avengers" #22 and Kieron Gillen and Greg Land's "Uncanny X-Men" #7!

1 hour ago
by CBR News Team
Comics A.M. - Digital Comics Market Triples to $25 Million

Comics A.M. - Digital Comics Market Triples to $25 Million

Comic Books

Value of digital comics market in 2011 estimated at $25 million! ComicsPRO's annual meeting kicks off! Ashcan comics from '30s and '40s go up for auction! Takehiko Inoue resumes "Vagabond"! Plus more!

1 hour ago
The Line It Is Drawn - Free Speech & Lady Liberty

The Line It Is Drawn - Free Speech & Lady Liberty

Comic Books

Celebrate freedom of speech with a gallery teaming-up Lady Liberty with various comic book characters - Superman, Tony Chu, V, Matt Murdock and more!

2 hours ago
THE BAT SIGNAL: Williams, Reeder & Blackman

THE BAT SIGNAL: Williams, Reeder & Blackman "Drown the World" in "Batwoman"

Comic Books

The "Batwoman" creative team, JH Williams III, Haden Blackman, and Amy Reeder, give CBR News a taste of what troubles await Kate Kane in their second story arc, "To Drown The World."

3 hours ago
by Josie Campbell
David Ramsey Joins

David Ramsey Joins "Arrow" Cast

TV/Film

"Dexter" alum David Ramsey has joined the growing cast of The CW's "Arrow," a pilot based loosely on DC Comics' fan-favorite Green Arrow. Ramsey will play John Diggle, a character created specifically for the pilot.

3 hours ago
by Kevin Melrose

"Smallville Season 11" Debuts in April

Comic Books

DC Entertainment picks up where TV's "Smallville" left off with "Smallville Season 11," a digital-first comic debuting April 13. Written by TV series writer Bryan Q. Miller, the digital adventures will see print in May.

4 hours ago
by CBR News Team
Marvel Reveals Covers for

Marvel Reveals Covers for "Wolverine & the X-Men" #10 and "Secret Avengers" #27

Comic Books

Marvel has provided CBR with a first look at Chris Bachalo's cover "Wolverine & the X-Men" #10 by Jason Aaron and Alan Davis' cover for "Secret Avengers" #27 by Rick Remender with art by Renato Guedes.

17 hours ago
by Steve Sunu
REVIEW:

REVIEW: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9" #6

Comic Books

Kelly Thompson weighs in on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9" #6 and gives the controversial issue 4 stars, saying of Andrew Chambliss and Georges Jeanty's issue it's "a comic to be reckoned with."

18 hours ago
SPINOFF REVIEW:

SPINOFF REVIEW: "Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap"

TV/Film

Ice-T's directorial debut "Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap" is an enjoyable, and educational, guided tour of hip-hop, courtesy of many of the giants of the artform. SPINOFF's Katie Calautti has a full review.

18 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley On Sales, Pricing, DC & More

EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley On Sales, Pricing, DC & More

Comic Books

In part one of an exclusive two-part interview, Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley discusses the company's sales performance in 2011, takes January competition from DC head on, engages questions of pricing, double shipping and more.

19 hours ago
by Kiel Phegley
REVIEW:

REVIEW: "Severed" #7

Comic Books

Doug Zawisza gives the final chapter of Scott Snyder, Scott Tuft and Attila Futaki's "Severed" 4.5 stars, calling the story "terrifying and unsettling...memorable and impressive."

20 hours ago
Bendis, Bagley & Brevoort on

Bendis, Bagley & Brevoort on "Avengers Assemble"

Comic Books

"Avengers Assemble" writer Brian Michael Bendis, artist Mark Bagley and editor Tom Brevoort gathered together to reveal new details on the upcoming series in a special press conference call.

21 hours ago
by Steve Sunu
Denzel Washington Eyes

Denzel Washington Eyes "2 Guns"

TV/Film

Denzel Washington is in early talks to star in Universal Pictures' "2 Guns," based on the crime comic by Steven Grant and Mataes Santolouco. SPINOFF has the details.

21 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: Mark Millar Pictures

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Millar Pictures "Kindergarten Heroes"

Comic Books

The writer behind "Kick-Ass" and "Wanted" is taking his turn at kids books as Mark Millar teams with artist Curtis Tiegs for "Kindergarten Heroes," an early reader picture book focusing on super powered toddlers.

22 hours ago
by Kiel Phegley
Scott McDaniel Responds to John Rozum's Comments on

Scott McDaniel Responds to John Rozum's Comments on "Static Shock"

Comic Books

"Static Shock" artist Scott McDaniel responds to writer John Rozum's comments on leaving the New 52 title due to creative differences after a handful of issues.

23 hours ago
Aquafadas Offers Self-Publishers Digital Publishing Tools

Aquafadas Offers Self-Publishers Digital Publishing Tools

Comic Books

With ComicComposer, software developer Aquafadas places the power of digital publishing in the hands of indy creators. CBR spoke with the company about what its new program offers publishers of all sizes.

23 hours ago
by Brigid Alverson
The Avengers, Man of Steel, Amazing Spider-Man: February 8th Comic Reel

The Avengers, Man of Steel, Amazing Spider-Man: February 8th Comic Reel

TV/Film

New "Avengers" promo image! Michael Shannon describes Zack Snyder's take on "Man of Steel!" A hidden "Amazing Spider-Man" viral campaign! Plus, "Brave" and more!

Wed, February 8th, 2012
by Steve Sunu
Kirkman on

Kirkman on "Thief of Thieves," "Walking Dead" & Writer's Rooms

Comic Books

Image Comics partner Robert Kirkman speaks with CBR about the launch of his new title "Thief of Thieves," Image Expo, "The Walking Dead," and the future of "The Infinite."

Wed, February 8th, 2012
by TJ Dietsch
PREVIEW:

PREVIEW: "Avengers Vs. X-Men" #1

Comic Books

After months of anticipation, the first look at Marvel's "Avengers Vs. X-Men" #1 has arrived! Written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by John Romita Jr., the issue hits stores in April.

Wed, February 8th, 2012
by Steve Sunu
DeFilippis, Weir and Lewis Shout

DeFilippis, Weir and Lewis Shout "Play Ball"

Comic Books

"New Mutants" and "Frenemy of the State" writers Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, along with newcomer Jackie Lewis, warm up in "Play Ball," a new graphic novel about sports, school and family.

Wed, February 8th, 2012
by Shaun Manning
Comics A.M. - James Sturm on Why He's Boycotting

Comics A.M. - James Sturm on Why He's Boycotting "The Avengers"

Comic Books

James Sturm boycotting "The Avengers" movie over Jack Kirby's "raw deal"! Michael Chabon on Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's falling out! Jimmy Gownley on taking a break from "Amelia Rules"! Plus much more!

Wed, February 8th, 2012
Buffy Makes Controversial Decision in Latest Issue

Buffy Makes Controversial Decision in Latest Issue

Comic Books

In today's "Buffy: Season 9" #6, the Slayer deals with her pregnancy head on and confronts a topic readers have been debating since last issue’s big revelation: whether Buffy will have an abortion.

Wed, February 8th, 2012
Scott Snyder Reintroduces Mr. Freeze In

Scott Snyder Reintroduces Mr. Freeze In "Batman Annual" #1

Comic Books

In the next phase of the New 52 from DC Comics, the relaunch of the publisher's Annuals reintroduces Mr. Freeze with "Batman Annual" #1 by Scott Snyder and Jay Fabok.

Wed, February 8th, 2012
by Kiel Phegley
EXCLUSIVE: Pichelli's

EXCLUSIVE: Pichelli's "Avengers vs. X-Men" #3 Variant

Comic Books

Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at Sara Pichelli's variant cover to "Avengers vs. X-Men" #3 written by Ed Brubaker with art by John Romita Jr.

Wed, February 8th, 2012
by Steve Sunu
PREVIEWS: New Comics on Sale 2/8/2012

PREVIEWS: New Comics on Sale 2/8/2012

Comic Books

It's New Comics Day in the States, and CBR has more than 60 previews of new titles on sale today from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image, IDW, Dark Horse, Dynamite, BOOM! and more.

Wed, February 8th, 2012
X-POSITION: Marjorie Liu Says Farewell to

X-POSITION: Marjorie Liu Says Farewell to "X-23," Hello "Astonishing X-Men"

Comic Books

Marjorie Liu drops in on X-POSITION to bid farewell to "X-23," pique fan interest in her and Mike Perkins upcoming "Astonishing X-Men" and debut the cover for "Astonishing" #50!

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by George A. Tramountanas
DC Unveils First Look at Burnham's

DC Unveils First Look at Burnham's "Batman Incorporated" #1 Cover

Comic Books

DC has revealed a first look at Chris Burnham's cover for "Batman, Incorporated" #1 written by Grant Morrison. The "Second Wave" book hits in May.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by Steve Sunu
Brandon Thomas Explores

Brandon Thomas Explores "Voltron: Year One"

Comic Books

"Voltron" ongoing series writer Brandon Thomas speaks to CBR about the origins of Voltron Force and the discovery of the robot lions that willd become the Defender of the Universe.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by CBR News Team
Garth Ennis Turns Children's Author on Kickstarter

Garth Ennis Turns Children's Author on Kickstarter

Comic Books

Popular writer of mature readers comics from "Preacher" to "The Boys" Garth Ennis has taken to Kickstarter to fund a children's book, the evolutionary themed "ERF" drawn by Ricky Gervais collaborator Rob Steen.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by Kiel Phegley

"Amazing Spider-Man" Screencap Gallery

TV/Film

CBR has pored through Columbia Pictures' new "Amazing Spider-Man" trailer and put together a gallery of nearly 80 images from director Marc Webb's franchise-rebooting film.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by CBR News Team
Scott Allie On Making

Scott Allie On Making "Buffy" Bold

Comic Books

As "Season 9" of Joss Whedon's franchise continues, Buffy the Vampire Slayer tackles new emotions through her pregnancy, new villains with "zompires" and new mysteries surrounding Spike, Willow and the gang.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by Kiel Phegley

"The Wolverine" Gets Official Release Date

TV/Film

After a number of production delays, James Mangold's follow-up to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" starring Hugh Jackman is back on track with an official release date of July 26, 2013.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by Steve Sunu
Powell Tells the Story of

Powell Tells the Story of "The Silence of Our Friends"

Comic Books

Nate Powell, writer and artist of "Any Empire," discusses illustrating "The Silence of Our Friends," a story set in the racial hotbed of 1960s Houston, Texas, and the mythology-inspired "The Year of the Beasts."

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by Alex Dueben
Green & Estrin Confront the Horrors of

Green & Estrin Confront the Horrors of "The River"

TV/Film

Executive producers Michael Green and Zack Estrin spoke with SPINOFF ONLINE about their ambitious new ABC horror series "The River," and how it may help to change network television.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
PREVIEW:

PREVIEW: "Age of Apocalypse" #1

Comic Books

Marvel has released an early look at "Age of Apocalypse" #1, David Lapham and Roberto De La Torre's new title. Spinning out of "Uncanny X-Force," the series debuts March 7.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
DC Announces Annuals for Lemire's

DC Announces Annuals for Lemire's "Animal Man" and Lobdell's "Teen Titans"

Comic Books

Scott Lobdell's "Teen Titans" and Jeff Lemire's "Animal Man" are the first of DC's New 52 to get the annual issue treatment this May.

Tue, February 7th, 2012
by Steve Sunu
This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: Bella, Edward, Harold & Kumar

This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: Bella, Edward, Harold & Kumar

TV/Film

Marc Bernardin runs down the noteworthy releases out today on DVD and Blu-ray, including "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1," "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas" and the second season of "Downton Abbey."

Tue, February 7th, 2012

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