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Amazon, Warner Bros. Go Into Fan-Fiction Business

Amazon has teamed with Warner Bros.Television on Kindle Worlds, billed as the first commercial publishing platform for fan fiction allowing fanfic writers to earn royalties for certain corporate-sanctioned stories.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Pacific Rim, Amazon: May 17th Comic Reel

Whedon explains why "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." works! New trailer for "Pacific Rim" hits the web! "Amazon" undergoes redevelopment! Plus, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and more!

The CW's "Amazon" Still In Development

Although it didn't make the cut for the 2013 fall season, the Wonder Woman origin show "Amazon" may still have a chance to see the light of day as it undergoes redevelopment.

Comics A.M. - Amazon's Long Fight Against Online Sales Tax

How Amazon and Congress have delayed online sales tax! DC Comics releases a guide to its backlist! C2E2 from the other side of the table! Interviews with I.N.J. Culbard and Antony Johnston! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - Lawyer in "Oatmeal" Feud Loses Another Dispute

Charles Carreon ordered to pay $46,000 in attorney's fees in dispute with satirical website! Amazon launches Kindle Comic Creator! Submissions opens for International Manga Award! Plus much more!

Wonder Woman Kicks Nazi Butt in Amazing Fan Trailer

While DC heroine Wonder Woman has suffered fits and starts in film and TV, ROBOT 6 has unearthed a well-produced fan trailer directed by Stuntman Jesse V. Johnson that sees the Amazon fighting Nazis.

S.H.I.E.L.D., Justice League, Iron Man 3: January 29th Comic Reel

Cobie Smulders elaborates on "S.H.I.E.L.D." casting rumors! "Justice League" is dependent on "Man of Steel's" success! Robert Downey, Jr. discusses "Iron Man 3!" Plus, changes to DC Nation & more!

"Amazon's" Future Uncertain For The CW

Multiple reports state The CW wasn't happy with the initial pilot script for "Amazon," but the Wonder Woman origin series still has a chance to end up on the fall 2013 schedule.

Amazon, Man of Steel, Iron Man 3: January 16th Comic Reel

The search for "Amazon's" lead actress finds its first candidate! Russell Crowe discusses "Man of Steel!" Don Cheadle teases "Iron Man 3" developments! Plus, details on the future of "Arrow" and more!

S.H.I.E.L.D., Amazon, Arrow: January 14th Comic Reel

Joss Whedon discusses the "S.H.I.E.L.D." game plan! CW President Mark Pedowitz teases development on "Amazon!" The Huntress heads back to "Arrow!" Plus, "AKA Jessica Jones" and more!

CW President Discusses "Amazon," "Supernatural" and More

Mark Pedowitz took the stage at the Television Critics Association winter press tour to offer updates on a potential Wonder Woman show, a now-dead "Battle Royale" adaptation, a "Vampire Diaries" spinoff and more.

Wonder Woman Is 'Ripe' For TV, Says A Regretful David E. Kelley

Acknowledging mistakes in his rejected 2011 pilot, prolific producer David E. Kelley insists Wonder Woman can still work on television, saying The CW is "smart to try it" with the planned origin story "Amazon."

Justice League, Amazon, Star Trek Into Darkness: December 3rd Comic Reel

Who will be the antagonist of "Justice League?" "Amazon" casting scenes detailed! First poster for "Star Trek Into Darkness" hits! Plus, updates on "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," "S.H.I.E.L.D." and more!

Amazon, The Walking Dead, Iron Man 3: November 30th Comic Reel

The CW's "Amazon" begins the search for its Wonder Woman! "The Walking Dead" promo quickly teases a massive midseason spoiler! New photos from "Iron Man 3!" Plus, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and more!

UPDATED: "Amazon" Begins Search For The CW's New Wonder Woman

The CW's planned Wonder Woman series is moving forward with the launch of a search for an actress in her early to mid-20s to play the iconic DC Comics superheroine in "Amazon." UPDATE: WW remains princess Diana!

Is Warner Bros. Embarrassed by Superhero Tropes?

In anticipation of Warner Bros' "Arrow," Alan Kistler explores the studio's current interest in DC Comics' superheroes, asking why it won't embrace what made the characters popular in the first place.

Red 2, Sin City 2, Lobo: September 10th Comic Reel

David Thewlis for "Red 2!" Rosario Dawson returns to "Sin City!" "Lobo" gets a plot? Also, "Kick Ass 2's" Mother Russia revealed, "Battle Angel" update, an Olympic medalist joins "The Wolverine" and more.

The CW Plans "Wonder Woman" Series

Vulture reports the CW, set to air the Green Arrow adaptation "Arrow" in October, has begun planning on "Amazon," a television adaptation of "Wonder Woman" written by "Young Avengers" and "Wonder Woman" scribe Allan Heinberg.

Comics A.M. - Tunisian Broadcaster Fined For Airing "Persepolis"

Tunisian broadcaster convicted of “disturbing public order” and “threatening public morals” for airing Marjane Satrapi's "Persepolis"! Target to stop selling Amazon Kindle! Best and worst Free Comic Book Day titles! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - Is Amazon Planning Its Own Brick-and-Mortar Chain?

Amazon reportedly opening a store in Seattle to gauge profitability of a chain! Latest volume of "One Piece" gets 4 million-copy first printing! Last days of Toronto's Dragon Lady Comics! Plus much more!

PRESS RELEASE: The Comic Bug Price Checks Amazon

DC & Amazon Deal In Digital And Print

As DC Comics' offering of digital trades and graphic novels goes live on Kindle Fire, Hank Kanalz explains the benefits of sticking with online giant Amazon from pricing to cross-promotion and what could come next.

Comics A.M. - Vatican Newspaper Decries Limits on "Tintin in the Congo"

Vatican newspaper wades into "Tintin in the Congo" debate! Comics by comiXology app to launch with Amazon's Kindle Fire! Viz Media founder reflects on manga boom, future! Plus much more!

EXCLUSIVE: Barnes & Noble Fills DC Comics Hole with 2000 AD Alan Moore Titles

2000 AD/Rebellion has told CBR exclusively it has struck a deal with Barnes and Noble to fill the Alan Moore-sized hole left when the bookseller pulled DC Comics' Amazon digital-exclusive titles from its shelves.

Books-A-Million Pulls DC Comics Titles over Amazon Fire Deal

Retail chain Books-A-Million is reportedly joining Barnes and Noble in pulling DC Comics titles from store shelves in response to the publisher's Amazon Kindle contract. ROBOT 6 has details.

Barnes & Noble Pulls 100 DC Graphic Novels

In a response to DC's exclusive partnering with Amazon's Kindle Fire for titles like "Watchmen" and "The Sandman," Barnes & Noble has pulled the physical books from their store shelves as a protest. Updated with comment from DC.

"Watchmen," Other DC Graphic Novels Announced as Kindle Fire Digital Exclusives

DC Comics has announced that digital versions of the publisher's graphic novels, including "Watchmen," "Superman: Earth One" and more, will be released exclusively for Amazon's Kindle Fire.

Joshua Hale Fialkov on "Tumor"

Joshua Hale Fialkov and Noel Tuazon's "Tumor," the first original graphic novel to debut on the Kindle before print, has proven immensely popular, CBR News spoke with Fialkov about the project, published by Archaia.

PRESS RELEASE: Archaia Teams with Amazon to Produce OGNs for the Kindle

Tilting at Windmills - 4/17/2009

Following the 20th Anniversary of his store, Comix Experience owner Brian Hibbs reflects back on what it's taken to survive all these years and how things have changes. Plus, a visit to NYC comic shops, the Amazon fiasco and more!