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Vaughn's "Secret Service" Adaptation Targets Colin Firth

Oscar winner Colin Firth is reportedly in talks to star in "The Secret Service," director Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of the comic book by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons published under Marvel's Icon imprint.

That Time Dave Gibbons Drew Dr. Manhattan Zapping Off Against Electro

In CSBG's latest installment highlighting the strangest comics of all-time, Dave Gibbons draws his "Watchmen" characters in ways you've never seen before! All thanks to the late, great Harvey Kurtzman!

Fox To Distribute Vaughn's "The Secret Service" Film

20th Century Fox has won the battle with Universal Pictures for worldwide distribution rights to Matthew Vaughn's film adaptation of "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.

FIRST LOOK: Michael Cho's "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #5 Variant

DC Comics has provided CBR News with an exclusive first look at Michael Cho's variant for "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #5. The issue, written and drawn by Darwyn Cooke, goes on sale December 5.

Wein and Rude Craft "Before Watchmen: Dollar Bill" One-Shot

DC Comics' "Before Watchmen" line continues to grow with a "Dollar Bill" one-shot from Len Wein and Steve Rude being announced for late January.

NYCC: Gibbons, Waid, Joe & Emily Simon Pay Tribute to Joe Simon

Dave Gibbons, Paul Levitz, Mark Waid and more joined Joe Simon's son Jim and granddaughter Emily at New York Comic Con to pay tribute to the recently departed comic book legend.

Millar & Gibbons "The Secret Service" #1: Read The Full Issue

In advance of this week's release of issue #4, Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons are giving readers a chance to read the FULL first installment of their creator-owned spy story "The Secret Service" now on CBR.

Comics A.M. - Dave Gibbons On Digital; Stan Lee Cancels Appearance

Dave Gibbons talks Madefire and digital comics! Stan Lee cancels sold-out Ohio engagement! Adam Kubert discusses the future of the Kubert School! Inside SuperHeroStuff! Plus much more!

PRESS RELEASE: Hero Initiative Travels to San Diego

Comics A.M. - Is a Battle Over Thanos Building? Tim Marchman Redux

As Marvel goes cosmic on big screen, Jim Starlin may be staking his claim to Thanos! Tim Marchman interviews Len Wein about "Before Watchmen"! Reclusive Steve Ditko (sort of) profiled! Tokyopop willing to negotiate rights to OGNs!

Comic Book Legends Revealed - "Watchmen," Wonder Woman & Wertham

This week, before "Watchmen," was Dave Gibbons a superhero!?!? Plus, did Wonder Woman creator William Marston intentionally have the Amazon princess mention sappho to irritate Fredric Wertham?

Madefire App Launches With Dave Gibbons Interactive Comics

Madefire, the company Dave Gibbons mentioned in his recent ROBOT 6 interview, this morning launched a free iPad app with new motion comics by the "Watchmen" co-creator, Mike Carey, Liam Sharp and others.

CSBG's Nevett, Cronin Review "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1

Brian Cronin and Chad Nevett kick off their new "Before Watchmen" joint-review column with a look at Darwyn Cooke's Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1

PREVIEW: Darwyn Cooke's "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1

DC Comics and USA Today have released a preview of Darwyn Cooke's "Before Watchmen: Minutemen" #1, the first chapter of the summer-long event. The issue, with a back-up story by Len Wein and John Higgins, hits stores June 6.

"Before Watchmen" TV Commercial Debuts

DC Comics has released a preview of its 30-second TV commercial for "Before Watchmen" that will debut Tuesday on BBC America, IFC and G4. "Minutemen #1" arrives Wednesday.

Kapow 2012: Millarworld

Mark Millar, Dave Gibbons, Frank Quitely and Nacho Vigalondo discuss Millarworld projects, going curse-free for "Jupiter's Children," Frank Miller's secret identity and a "Supercrooks" dream cast at Kapow Comic Convention.

DiDio Calls "Before Watchmen" "A Love Letter" To Moore & Gibbons' Creation

DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan DiDio responds to Alan Moore's criticism of "Before Watchmen," calling the project "a love letter" to Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal 1986 miniseries.

Dynamic Forces Announce "Watchmen" Toaster & More

Dynamic Forces has teamed up with Warner Bros. to release toasters that burn iconic images from "Watchmen, "Nightmare on Elm Street" and more onto slices of bread.

DiDio & Lee Examine the Past, Present and Future of "Watchmen"

At their LA Times Festival of Books panel, DC Entertainment Co-Publishers, Dan DiDio and Jim Lee met with fans to discuss the controversy as well as the past, present and future of "Watchmen."

Millar & Gibbons Talk The Society of "The Secret Service"

As they launch their brand-new creator-owned spy series "The Secret Service," Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons explore the issues of society, espionage and "Star Wars" fandom that impacted the book's creation.

Dave Gibbons On Enlisting In "The Secret Service"

Dave Gibbons opens up on his new project with Mark Millar, explaining why "The Secret Service" is an espionage tale better for being British, what exactly Mark Hamill is doing in it and how a movie doesn't impact him at all.

Millarworld Gets Personal With "Win Dave Gibbons"

Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons are giving the original art for all six "Secret Service" covers to the top ordering stores on issue #1 -- and sharing an exclusive first look at the second issue cover with CBR readers.

The Line It Is Drawn - After "Watchmen"

Our artists draw your suggestions of wild and bizarre ideas for stories that could possibly follow "Watchmen" #12. Like, say, the Reign of the Rorschachs? Or Nite Owl and Silk Spectre: the talk show? All this and more!

JMS Addresses "Before Watchmen," "Babylon 5" Comparisons

Addressing one of the reactions to his involvement in DC Comics’ "Before Watchmen" project, J. Michael Straczynski has tackled the question, "How would you feel if Babylon 5 was being done without your permission?"

In Defense of "Before Watchmen"

In the wake of DC Comics' big announcement, Brett White takes on the unenviable job of defending and rationalizing "Before Watchmen," the polarizing prequels to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comics masterpiece.

Revisiting Alan Moore's Official "Watchmen" Prequel

Prior to the creation of "Before Watchmen," Alan Moore laid out the official history of the Minutemen. Tim Callahan discussed the in-continuity "Watchmen" RPG in this classic WHEN WORDS COLLIDE."

Adam Hughes Weighs In On "Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan"

In a post on his personal blog, artist Adam Hughes expounds on his excitement to be working on DC Comics' "Watchmen" prequel miniseries featuring Dr. Manhattan.

POLL: How Do You Feel About "Before Watchmen?"

Now that you've read all about "Before Watchmen," what are your feelings on DC Comics moving forward with the franchise without Alan Moore and/or Dave Gibbons involvement?

DC Releases All Eight "Before Watchmen" Covers

DC Comics has released hi-resolution images of all eight "Before Watchmen" covers, and ROBOT 6 has the full gallery for your Rorschach, Silk Spectre and Ozymandias viewing pleasure.

POLL: Which "Before Watchmen" Series Are YOU Most Excited About?

The word is out, now it's time for the fans to weigh in! Which of DC Comics' announced "Before Watchmen" series are you most looking forward to?

"Before Watchmen" Creators on Bold Moves, Alan Moore & More

In the wake of DC Comics' "Before Watchmen" announcement, ROBOT 6's Kevin Melrose has a round-up of quotes from various creators involved in the prequels, from Brian Azzarello to Darwyn Cooke and more.

EXCLUSIVE: JMS Talks "Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan"

In an exclusive first interview, J. Michael Straczynski tells CBR why "Before Watchmen" is a good idea with or without Alan Moore and how he views Dr. Manhattan. Plus, a first look at Adam Hughes' art for the project.

DC Comics To Publish "Before Watchmen" Prequels

Brian Azzarello, J. Michael Straczynski, original "Watchmen" editor Len Wein and colorist John Higgins and more team to tell more stories from the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons 1986 classic. UPDATED with Moore's reaction.

EXCLUSIVE: "America's Got Powers" Does Double Duty In April

The new Image series from Jonathan Ross and Bryan Hitch will ship both its first and second issue this April with variants from Dave Gibbons and Leinil Yu. CBR has the exclusive "America's Got Powers" scoop.

MILLARWORLD EXCLUSIVE: Inside "The Secret Service"

Mark Millar reveals the origins of cooking up the superspy story at the heart of Millarworld's "The Secret Service" with Matthew Vaughn as Dave Gibbons shows off color art from the project in a CBR exclusive.

EXCLUSIVE: "Supercrooks" Trailer Teases Year Of Millarworld

Mark Millar's plan for industry domination hits on two fronts in 2012 as the writer teases a full slate of new Millarworld art and exclusively debuts the live-action trailer for the "CLiNT" "Supercrooks" story.

Millar & Gibbons' "Secret Service" Origins

From the original, slightly embarrassing letter a young Mark Millar sent to Dave Gibbons after "Watchmen" to Gibbons' new sketchbook work, the creators give CBR the exclusive early details of their new series "The Secret Service."

PRESS RELEASE: Millar Announces "Secret Service" Charity Auction

EXCLUSIVE: Millar & Gibbons Unveil "The Secret Service"

Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons show off the first art from their upcoming "The Secret Service" as Millar makes known his plans for a Millarworld blowout in 2012.

Millar & Gibbons Prep Big Reveal

The final announcement of Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons long-awaited collaboration is on its way in this week's "Superior" #6 as the 2012 wave of creator-owned Millarworld titles ramps up. CBR has the first teaser.

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