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"Conan" Artist Ernie Chan Passes Away
Artist Ernie Chan, perhaps best remembered for his work in the 1970s on DC's "Batman" and Marvel's "Conan the Barbarian," passed away Wednesday at age 71.
Comics A.M. - Hero Initiative, Kirby Museum Report "Avengers" Donations
"Avengers" donation campaigns benefit Hero Initiative, Kirby Museum! Spotlights on Jack Kirby and Stan Lee! Toronto Comics Art Festival events draw 18,000! Plus much more!
Comics A.M. - Iranian Cartoonist Sentenced to 25 Lashes
Iranian cartoonist to be lashed for depicting parliament member in soccer jersey. Dynamite CEO talks comics market, digital! How Marvel removed nudity from FCBD comic! Plus much more!
Comics A.M. - "The Avengers," Comics and the Evolution of Storytelling
How crossovers, team-ups and reboots blazed a trail for more complex stories! "Tiny Titans" creators open Aw Yeah Comics! Five up-and-coming cartoonists from TCAF! More on Creator Owned Comics!
"The Avengers" Opens to Record-Breaking $200.3 Million
Marvel's "The Avengers" opened this weekend to a record-shattering $200.3 million in North America to become the largest domestic debut of all time. The film has earned $641.8 million worldwide in just 12 days.
"The Avengers" Assembles an $80 Million Friday
As the summer movie season begins, Marvel's superhero team-up "The Avengers" earned $80.5 million Friday, putting the film in the position to break domestic opening-weekend records.
New "Amazing Spider-Man" Trailer Arrives
Ahead of the U.S. premiere of "The Avengers," Columbia Pictures has released the new theatrical trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man," director Marc Webb's franchise reboot.
Comics A.M. - A Call For Disney to Remember Its Roots
Oswald the Rabbit and creators' rights! John Rogers talks Thrillbent and digital comics! James Robinson talks "Earth 2"! Tom Batiuk on "Funky Winkerbean's" new gay storyline! Plus much more!
"The Avengers" Tops Overseas Box Office, Assembling $178 Million
Marvel's "The Avengers" debuted at No. 1 in 39 international markets, grossing $178.4 million in the ninth-highest overseas opening of all time. The Joss Whedon-directed film opens Friday in the U.S.
Comics A.M. - Stan Lee Talks Comics and "The Stan Lee Story"
Stan Lee on comics, movies and fame! Mark Evanier on the "With Great Power" premiere! This weekend, it's Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo! Chuck Dixon talks "G.I. Joe"! Plus more!
CinemaCon: Disney Presents Marvel, Pixar & DreamWorks
Disney's CinemaCon 2012 presentation featured lots of new footage and announcements, including details on "Iron Man 3," "Oz the Great and Powerful," "Frankenweenie," "The Muppets 2" and "The Lone Ranger."
Sin City 2, The Avengers, RoboCop: April 13th Comic Reel
"Sin City" sequel finally a go! More from the premiere of "The Avengers!" Edward Norton, Sean Penn eying roles in "RoboCop" remake? Also, Kevin Feige on upcoming Marvel movies, The Rock joins "Lore" and more.
Comics A.M. - Relaunching Justice Society, Rebuilding Billy Batson
James Robinson on "Earth 2"! Geoff Johns talks Shazam! David Hine on creator-owned comics! Interviews with "Ultimate Spider-Man's" Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez! Plus much more!
ECCC12: Marvel's Breaking Into Comics Panel
Marvel reprised its popular "Breaking into Comics" panel at Emerald City Comicon, with Kelly Sue DeConnick, Chris Yost, Phil Noto, Ramon Perez, Adi Granov and CB Cebulski offering advice for aspiring writers and artists.
WC12: Pak Goes "X-Treme X-Men"
The alternate reality team from Greg Pak's recent arc on Marvel's "Astonishing X-Men" return as the writer discusses his plans for Howlett, Kid Nightcrawler, Dazzler and the "X-Treme X-Men."
Comics A.M. - Disney Working to Bring Marvel Heroes to Its Theme Parks
Disney laying groundwork for Marvel characters to appear at its theme parks! More than 55 papers pull controversial "Doonesbury" strips! The Rule of Eight! The future of Top Cow! Plus much more!
Comics A.M. - Single-Issue Sales Jump 22% in February
Periodical sales rise 22.26% over February 2011! Marvel moves to "self covers" for $2.99 comics! A look at Archie Comics sales figures! Amy Reeder on her "Batwoman" departure! Plus much more!
PRESS RELEASE: Marvel Announces Free Digital Copies with All $3.99 Books
Marvel Assembles "Avengers Alliance" On Facebook
CBR goes behind the scenes of "Marvel: Avengers Alliance," the new Facebook RPG that pits you and your friends against Marvel Comics villains in New York City.
Comics A.M. - Marvel's Big Push For "AvX"; New 52 Hurting GN Sales?
Marvel making its biggest-ever marketing investment for "AvX"! Sales of DC's pre-New 52 collected editions drop! Government files more charges against Megaupload founder! Plus much more!
First "Amazing Spider-Man" Clip Debuts
Columbia Pictures has premiered the first clip from director Marc Webb's "Amazing Spider-Man," featuring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker attempting to get past the doorman at Gwen Stacy's building.
Remender and McKone Unload on "Uncanny X-Force"
Rick Remender and Mike McKone host Marvel's final Next Big Thing press conference call of the week, dishing on the next arc of "Uncanny X-Force," "Final Execution." It's X-Force vs. the Omega Clan, and CBR has the details.
Hickman & Humphries Tackle "Ultimate Comics: Ultimates"
Marvel's week of Next Big Thing press conference calls continues with Jonathan Hickman, Sam Humphries and editor Sana Amanat on the next arc of "Ultimate Comics: Ultimates." Humphries will co-write the series beginning with #10.
Comics A.M. - Appeal in Superman Legal Fight; Brett Ewins Arraigned
Judges hear appeal in Warner Bros.' lawsuit against Superman lawyer! Former Judge Dredd artist Brett Ewins arraigned! Creators comment on Marvel-Gary Friedrich case! Plus much more!
Comics A.M. - Middle-School Mother Objects to "Dungeon" Series
New Brunswick middle school library pulls "Dungeon" series following complaint! Does Marvel publish "crossover" events? It turns out "Uncle Scrooge" was bestselling comic of 1960s! Plus much more!
Jeff Parker and Declan Shalvey on "Thunderbolts" Past and Present
Wrapping up a week of press conference calls announcing new series and storylines, Marvel put Jeff Parker and artist Declan Shalvey front and center to shed some light on the upcoming "Thunderbolts vs. Thunderbolts."
Comics A.M. - How Digital Changed Geoff Johns' Approach to Writing
Geoff Johns on re-evaluating the medium for digital display! Marvel's backlist problem! Washington City Paper axes comic strips -- again! Houston welcomes "The Scarlet Spider"! Plus more!
Bendis and Simonson Team for "Avengers"
In Marvel's second press conference call of the week, Brian Michael Bendis and Walter Simonson were on hand to discuss a six-issue arc beginning in "Avengers" #25, part of the "Avengers vs. X-Men" crossover.
"Ultimate Spider-Man" Cartoon Debuts April 1, Launching Disney XD's Marvel Universe Block
Disney XD announced today that the "Ultimate Spider-Man" animated series will premiere Sunday, April 1, serving as the centerpiece for a new Marvel Universe programming block.
The Grumpy Color, Part 2
ROBOT 6's Carla Hoffman and Tom Bondurant continue their discussion about Marvel and DC in 2011, touching on "Fear Itself," Season One, "Watchmen 2" rumors and more.
Exclusive Preview: "Daredevil #8"
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, ROBOT 6 presents a look at "Daredevil #8" by writer Mark Waid and artist Kano. The second part of a crossover with "Amazing Spider-Man" features both the wall-crawler and the Black Cat.
Exclusive Preview: "Winter Soldier" #1
Marvel has provided ROBOT 6 with an exclusive first look at February's "Winter Soldier" #1, which reunites Ed Brubaker and Butch Guice for an ongoing espionage thriller starring fan-favorite Bucky Barnes.
The Grumpy Color, Part 1
Continuing their yearly tradition, ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant and Carla Hoffman have joined forces to compare notes and look back on the the relative fortunes of DC Comics and Marvel Comics in 2011.
Exclusive Preview: "Punisher #8"
What happens when ex-Hydra and AIM agents team up to take down the Punisher? Chaos and blood. Courtesy of Marvel Comics, ROBOT 6 presents an exclusive preview of "Punisher #8," by Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto.
Talking Comics with Tom Brevoort
ROBOT 6's Tim O'Shea talks with Tom Brevoort, Marvel's senior vice president of publishing, about the company's 2011, including his role at Marvel, layoffs, cancelled miniseries, "Daredevil," social media and more.
Jason Aaron Wraps Up His "Wolverine" Run
Marvel tops off a week of press conference calls with Jason Aaron discussing upcoming events in Wolverine's life, beginning with issue #300 which kicks off Aaron's final arc on the title.
New "Amazing Spider-Man" Poster Revealed
Columbia Pictures has unveiled a dramatic new poster for "Amazing Spider-Man," the film franchise reboot starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans opening July 3. SPINOFF shares the shadowy image.
Comics A.M. - Charges Dropped Against Susie Cagle in Occupy Arrest
Oakland police drop charges against cartoonist Susie Cagle! Funding plan approved for expansion of San Diego Convention Center! One comic store closes, another in peril! Female creators and characters at Marvel!
Patty Jenkins Exits "Thor 2"
Less than two months after being hired to helm "Thor 2," Emmy-nominated director Patty Jenkins has left the Marvel sequel, reportedly over creative differences.
Chris Yost Spins with "Scarlet Spider"
Chris Yost, writer of "Fear Itself: Spider-Man" and the "Wolverine & the X-Men" cartoon, joined Marvel's latest press conference call to discuss the upcoming "Scarlet Spider" ongoing, which stars rehabilitated clone Kaine.
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