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Hurwitz Takes His "Vengeance"

Hurwitz Takes His "Vengeance"  

In writer Gregg Hurwitz' "Vengeance of Moon Knight," the title character has finally figured out how to be a hero, but the troubled vigilante's past is about to come back to haunt him in the form of a resurrected archenemy.

Broadway's Spider-Man is Reeve Carney

Broadway's Spider-Man is Reeve Carney

TV/Film

"Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark," the Broadway bound musical powered by U2's Bono and the Edge, has secured its financing and named actor Reeve Carney as Spider-Man/Peter Parker.

7 hours ago
by CBR News Team

Is Abrams Preparing To Invade Inner Space?

Is Abrams Preparing To Invade Inner Space?

TV/Film

Hasbro's recently acquired Micronauts line is not only gearing up for a fresh toy line - J.J. Abrams, the man behind "Lost" and the new "Star Trek" movie is in talks to produce a movie based on the popular action figures.

14 hours ago
by CBR News Team

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW:

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Black Terror" #5

Comic Books

Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents this exclusive preview of "Black Terror" #5, from the creative team of Alex Ross, Phil Hester and Jonathan Lau, in stores next Wednesday, November 11.

14 hours ago

Comic Book Legends Revealed

Comic Book Legends Revealed

Comic Books

It's a special all-music edition of COMIC BOOK LEGENDS REVEALED this week, as Brian delves into the legends involving Irving Berlin, "Mad Magazine," The Cars, Tom Orzechowski, Eclipso and more!

15 hours ago

Spider-Man Musical's Fate Nearly Decided?

Spider-Man Musical's Fate Nearly Decided?

TV/Film

ROBOT 6 is reporting that the much delayed "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" Broadway musical's fate, long plagued by financial uncertainty, may reach some sort of determination before this weekend.

16 hours ago

Staying Vigilant with

Staying Vigilant with "Community's" Danny Pudi

TV/Film

CBR News lit the Bat-signal and Danny Pudi answered the call. The comedic actor talks about his recent portrayal as Batman in the recently aired Halloween episode of NBC's new hit comedy, "Community."

17 hours ago
by Jeffrey Renaud

Marvel Reaches Out To Retailers

Marvel Reaches Out To Retailers

Comic Books

Along with its new web-based publishing initiatives, the direct market giant has created a new online resource for comic shops featuring customizable features that allow retailers to create their own Marvel websites.

17 hours ago
by Kiel Phegley

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW:

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Viking" #4

Comic Books

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presents this exclusive 7 page preview of "Viking" #4, the latest issue from the acclaimed series by co-creators Ivan Brandon and Nic Klein, in stores November 11.

18 hours ago

Marvel's

Marvel's "Siege" Trailer

Comic Books

Marvel has released the official trailer for "Siege," the next Avengers event, pitting Norman Osborn against the might of Asgard. "Siege," by the team of Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel, launches this December.

20 hours ago
by CBR News Team

Marvel Releases Two New

Marvel Releases Two New "Siege Teasers

Comic Books

Marvel has released a pair of new "Siege" teasers, including one that features images of The Beyonder, The Scarlet Witch, Mephisto and others while posing the question, "Who Is Norman's Secret Weapon?"

20 hours ago
by CBR News Team

Kick-Ass, Spider-Man Musical, Smallville: Nov 6th Comic Reel

Kick-Ass, Spider-Man Musical, Smallville: Nov 6th Comic Reel

TV/Film

"Kick-Ass" posters arrive! Bono confident about "Spider-Man" musical. Also, photos of the Wonder Twins, Sam Rockwell talks influences on "Iron Man 2," and a J. J. Abrams "Micronauts" film?

20 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 claims six top-selling comics for first time in decades! Borders to close 200 more mall stores! More on Shel Dorf! Marc Bernardin let go from Entertainment Weekly! Paolo Rivera, star of Google Street View! Plus more!

20 hours ago

Zenescope Takes Flight to

Zenescope Takes Flight to "Neverland"

Comic Books

Writer, creator and Zenescope President Joe Brusha sheds light on the publisher's newest "Grimm Fairy Tales" miniseries, "Neverland," which will take readers to a very different place than the one they may remember from childhood.

22 hours ago
by Steve Sunu

Marvel Comics On Sale November 11, 2009

Marvel Comics On Sale November 11, 2009

Comic Books

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "S.W.O.R.D" #1, "Daredevil" #502, "PunisherMAX" #1, "Strange" #1, "X-Babies" #2 and more.

Thu, November 5th, 2009
by CBR News Team

Behind the Fall of an Autobot

Behind the Fall of an Autobot

Comic Books

"Transformers" #1 is in stores soon, but CBR readers discovered yesterday that a major character will fall. We spoke with editor Andy Schmidt about the decision to kill the veteran Autobot and the consequences for the other Robots in Disguise.

Thu, November 5th, 2009
by Shaun Manning

DC Declares

DC Declares "Milestone Forever"

Comic Books

DC Comics and Dwayne McDuffie have announced that the Milestone Universe characters and unresolved storylines will be revisited and completed in 2010 in "Milestone Forever." ROBOT 6 has the details.

Thu, November 5th, 2009

Matt Phelan Captures A

Matt Phelan Captures A "Storm in the Barn"

Comic Books

Award-winning illustrator Matt Phelan talks with CBR News about his debut graphic novel, a tall tale about a young boy growing up in Kansas during the days of the Dust Bowl.

Thu, November 5th, 2009
by Alex Dueben

CSBG's You Decide '09 Master List

CSBG's You Decide '09 Master List

Comic Books

COMICS SHOULD BE GOOD's month-long You Decide feature has come to an end, and here you'll find the questions and results to every last poll! Find out what you, the readers, have decided on a variety of comic book topics!

Thu, November 5th, 2009

Everything Is Different In

Everything Is Different In "Invincible"

Comic Books

The creator and writer of Image Comics' "Invincible," Robert Kirkman, speaks with CBR News about the next chapter of "Invincible" as Mark Grayson and his superhero allies prepare for the impending Viltrumite War.

Thu, November 5th, 2009
by Josh Wigler

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW:

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Dark X-Men" #1

Comic Books

Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents this exclusive preview of next week's "Dark X-Men" #1 from the acclaimed team of Paul Cornell, Leonard Kirk and Jay Leisten, with a cover by Simone Bianchi.

Thu, November 5th, 2009

PREVIEW:

PREVIEW: "JSA All-Stars" #1

Comic Books

DC's The Source Blog released images today from the upcoming "JSA All-Stars" #1, by writer Matthew Sturges and artist Freddie Williams II. The first issue of the new series will hit stores on December 2, 2009.

Thu, November 5th, 2009

Rob Williams Revs Up

Rob Williams Revs Up "Robocop"

Comic Books

The writer behind Dynamite's relaunch of the seminal '80s action hero shares an exclusive look at the series' art and explains why, dead or alive, fans will be excited about the corporate-tinged continuation of Paul Verhoeven's classic.

Thu, November 5th, 2009
by Kiel Phegley

REVIEW:

REVIEW: "The Great Ten" #1

Comic Books

CBR's Chad Nevitt reviews the first issue of DC's "The Great Ten" by writer Tony Bedard and artist Scott McDaniel, giving the comic a 3.5 star rating after finding that "the quality is high and does the property justice."

Thu, November 5th, 2009

J.P. Kalonji's

J.P. Kalonji's "365 Samurai"

Comic Books

Will "365 Samurai and a Few Bowls of Rice" truly bring enlightenment? CBR speaks with writer-artist J.P. Kalonji about his epic panel-per-page Dark Horse graphic novel, in stores in December. Plus, an exclusive 35 page preview!

Thu, November 5th, 2009
by Shaun Manning

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