Marvel has released previews of October 4th shipping titles "Agents of Atlas" #3, "Beyond" #4, "Doctor Strange: The Oath" #1, "Giant Size Wolverine" #1 and "The Irredemable Ant-Man" #1.

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

<p><i>Official Press Release </i></p>
<p></p>

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

If you're not interested in televised goings on, it's a rough day for you, as Green Arrow speaks and some people who get super powers decide to use them for evil (shocker!) in the week's last look at links, legends and lies.

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

Jonathan Hickman – a former CBR Comic Book Idol contestant – has a new book called “The Nightly News” coming out from Image Comics. So why is he angry? Come inside and find out…

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

<p><i>Official Press Release</i></p>
<p>Los Angeles, CA - <a href="http://www.silentdevil.com" target="_blank">Silent Devil</a>, the publishers of <i>Dracula vs. King Arthur, Super Frat </i> and a line of diverse comic books and webcomics have announced the launch of the Jim Reaper webcomic. </p>
<p>“Jim Reaper is the little book that could,” says publisher Christian Beranek.   “People are in love with the little guy, even though he harvests souls.” </p>
<p>Here's what people are saying: </p>
<p>"The creative team of MacPherson and Benoit have managed to create a character who should be hated and feared, but is adorable and lovable, and overall infectious.  This is the kind of book you want to read to escape from the rigors of your hectic day." </p>
<p>- Brant Fowler (Silver Bullet Comics) <br>
<br>
"I think that Dwight and Mathieu have a GREAT thing going in much the same spirit as the (Marvel) ‘Bullpen Bits.' The strips are colorful, short, and very funny in a morbid sort of way, like a typical 10-year-old boy would think." </p>
<p>- Jim Miers (Silver Bullet Comic Books) <br>
<br>
"I have read Jim Reaper: Week One, and feel confident that Jim will be one of the most exciting and innovative characters to come out in a long time." </p>
<p>- Brain Harnois (Sci-Fi Channel's GHOST HUNTERS) <br>
<br>
"...Truly laugh out loud funny." - Mike Davidson (The Comics Review) </p>
<p>"Mathieu and I are extremely excited about the new JIM REAPER webcomic site!” Says Jim Reaper creator Dwight MacPherson. “We'll be offering some exclusive content down the line, so we hope everyone will drop by and check it out!" </p>
<p>The Jim Reaper website will be linked from the Silent Devil website at <a href="http://www.silentdevil.com">www.silentdevil.com </a>. </p>
<p>The Jim Reaper: Week One one-shot is in shops now and is also available via the Silent Devil online store: <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.silentdevil.com/store">www.silentdevil.com/store</a><!-- w --> </p>

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

<p></p>

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

In "Planet Hulk," Ole' Jade Jaws is on a different planet but in a familiar situation as he finds himself on the run once again. We spoke with writer Greg Pak at length about the storyline and the saga that follows, "World War Hulk."

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

Two weeks ago the controversial graphic novel "Lost Girls" by Alan Moore & Melinda Gebbie began shipping. Has there been any fallout? We spoke at length with Top Shelf's Chris Staros to find out and to discuss the risks they faced in publishing this book.

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

<p><i>Official Press Release </i></p>
<p>George O’Connor, the creator of Journey Into Mohawk Country, (September 2006) and Grady Klein, the creator of The Lost Colony: The Snodgrass Conspiracy (May 2006) will be signing copies of their books at <a href="http://www.midtowncomics.com" target="_blank">Midtown Comics</a> at Times Square (New York City: 200 West 40th Street, on the corner of 7th Avenue), 212-302-8192, on Thursday, September 21st, from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information please visit us online at <a href="http://www.midtowncomics.com" target="_blank">http://www.midtowncomics.com</a>. <br>
<br>
George O’Connor is a renowned picture book author and illustrator. Journey Into Mohawk Country, an adaptation of the diary of a seventeenth century Dutch explorer, is his first graphic novel—and a fascinating look at a little-known part of New York history. Publisher’s Weekly called this book “a groundbreaking effort that will earn praise as an unusual comics work and as a work of history.”<br>
<br>
Grady Klein comes to the graphic novel from the world of animation. The Lost Colony, which Booklist called “[a] witty, sophisticated, candy-colored adventure,” is the story of a young girl, Birdy, who decides that if only she had a slave, her mother would decide to spend more time with her and love her again. Birdy’s adventures bring slavery into sharp relief as an ugly scar on the face of American history. <br>
<br>
:01 First Second Books publishes graphic novel for all ages—young children through adult—by veteran comic book creators and talented newcomers—by international creators as well as those from the U.S. For more information about First Second Books please visit our website: <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.firstsecondbooks.com">www.firstsecondbooks.com</a><!-- w -->.
<br>
Cover scans:<br>
Journey Into Mohawk Country TP<br>
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/47828_ful.jpg">http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRO ... 28_ful.jpg</a><!-- m -->
</p>
<p>Lost Colony Book 1 Snodgrass Conspiracy SC<br>
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/43880_ful.jpg">http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRO ... 80_ful.jpg</a><!-- m --></p>

Read more...

Source: CBR Articles
Articles from the comic book site you HAVE to visit!

<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=8342">http://comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=8342</a><!-- m -->

ON THE RUN: JOSS WHEDON TAKES OVER "RUNAWAYS"
by Dave Richards, Staff Writer
Posted: September 11, 2006

"Runaways" #22
Recently, fans of Marvel Comics' series "Runaways" got some sad news; series creators Brian K Vaughan and Adrian Alphona announced they would be leaving the series with Issue #24, which hits stores this coming January. But hey there True Believers! Dry those eyes! The adventures of the "Runaways" won't be coming to an end. Marvel plans to continue the book and has lined up a new creative team, whose run will begin in April. Joining new artist Michael Ryan will be a writer who is well known for chronicling the adventures of super powered teenagers. CBR News spoke to new "Runaways" writer Joss Whedon about the book.

When he learned of Brian K Vaughan's impending departure, Whedon jumped at the chance to write "Runaways." "I heard BKV was leaving and started rubbing my hands together like Mr. Burns," Whedon told CBR News.

One of the reasons Whedon is so excited to work on "Runaways" is the book's great cast of characters. "They're very fresh, they're very real, their predicament is the stuff of fantasy and of everyday reality," Whedon explained. "And Molly is adorable."

Getting the chance to play with such great characters doesn't come without a price. Whedon is aware that in taking over for Brian K. Vaughan he has some very big shoes to fill. He had a message for any fans that might be skeptical or unsure about his run. "Three little words, true believers: I'm completely terrified," Whedon said.

Readers don't need to be terrified over the transition between the two writers. Vaughan's final "Runaways" story will have a definite ending. Also, Vaughan and Whedon have been talking about the characters and their plans for them. "There will be no cliff-hanging, but Brian and I have talked much about where the kids are emotionally and how many more are gonna be dead and stuff," Whedon stated. "As much as possible, I want this to read like Brian's book, since it is. I won't accomplish that completely, but he's heard (and helped develop) the whole arc and seems to approve. Screaming, 'You've destroyed my children!!' is a sign of approval, right?"

Whedon's storyline picks up shortly after the events of Vaughan's final issue. "I'm not sure how much time has passed - I'm deliberately vague on the subject," Whedon said. "Not much, though. Enough for them to get across the country and execute the plan they've made, which we open with. They're being proactive; they've got a plan. It's a bad plan."

He couldn't reveal the specifics of the Runaways' plan and Whedon could only talk cryptically about the obstacles, adversaries, and guest stars that the kids will encounter as they act on their machinations. "We will see some familiar (to us, not to the Runners) faces, which is always fun, but the main thrust of the book is for them to experience a very different world, maybe open their eyes a bit about their own situation," Whedon explained. "As for obstacles, well, they've always got each other."

Whedon feels the "Runaways" role in the Marvel Universe is to be the voice of youth and many of the themes and issues he plans on exploring in his run have to do with the complexities and dangers of growing up. "You know the saying: 'Never trust any one whose book is over 29 years old,'" he said. "It's about the bleak, inspiring urgency of being an adolescent. It's classic in that sense, yet modern in the sense of keeping the kids balanced between light and dark, and mistrustful of/separate from everyone else. 'Question authority' is still the most important lesson we can teach, and these guys learned it the hard way. I think the Runaways would really like their story to be a hero's journey - but it's really not up to them. Not yet."


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As a huge fan of the Whedonverse (BtVS, Ats, Firefly and Serenity) and as a longtime reader of Runaways, I'm both extremely thrilled and anxious over this news! This could either be completely awesome, or utter crap...