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It looks like I haven’t done much on the blog so far this week, but I’ve got a lot of things in the works, just trying to decide what goes on the blog, what goes in the newspaper, etc. I’m very interested in the Siegel-Superman case, and I’m still trying to figure what I may be able to...

Though some internet fans are reacting with fear on what the “Superman” legal ruling will do to the character in comic books and film, for the most part, things continue as per usual.  Kevin Spacey was quoted as saying he’s hoping to return as Lex Luthor in the sequel to “Superman...

The Beat has the analysis of Marvel’s February sales numbers, and I’ve got to join in with writer Paul O’Brien’s massive “huh?” over the way the chart shook out. “X-Force” No. 1 debuts at No. 1; I don’t know when the last time the X-Force title outsold the main X-Men titles...

Our friends at SoonerCon are holding a writing contest for amateur fiction and poetry writers for this year’s event.  Winning entries will be published in this year’s program book. All entries must be original works of the science-fiction or fantasy genres or may be general fiction...

According to the New York Times, and elsewhere throughout the internet, the Siegel family has reclaimed a share of the copyright to Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, as presented in “Action Comics” No. 1. More info at Uncivil Society including a link to the decision in PDF...

From Friday’s The Oklahoman:   By Matthew Price Assistant Features Editor WORD BALLOONS LAS VEGAS — Comics publishers gathered at the 2008 ComicsPRO annual meeting to share information about upcoming plans with comic-book retailers.DC Comics’ vice president of sales Bob Wayne...

We at Nerdage are longtime backers of “Plastic Farm” and Rafer Roberts — it’s nice to see other newspapers getting in on the act, as Roberts’ signing and release party for “Plastic Farm: Sowing Seeds on Fertile Soil” gets some ink.

From Friday’s The Oklahoman:  By Matthew Price Assistant Features Editor THE NEXT LEVEL Zookeeper wannabes wait for a portable sequel to the popular “Zoo Tycoon” title is over  —  however, gamers will be disappointed. “Zoo Tycoon 2 DS,” for the Nintendo DS,...

AOL has some information on the upcoming “X-Files” movie, including a link to a somewhat shaky video of the teaser trailer.   The full title of the film, set for a July 25 release, is yet to be determined. Creator Chris Carter directs the new movie.  He said the film...

Greg Elwell, Kyle Roberts and Matt Price talk about “Wolverine: First Class,” #1 ”Secret History of the Authority – Hawksmoor” #1, “Army of Darkness/Xena: Why Not” #1 and “Transhuman” #1 on this week’s comics podcast at newsok.com. About...

Fred Van Lente is a writer who knows how to bring the fun; he does so successfully in the first issue of “Wolverine: First Class.”  The “First Class” line is aimed at all-ages, but kids and longtime fans should enjoy this one.  Set around the John Byrne era of “X-Men,”...

Over at Marvel.com, there’s a picture of the six-story “Iron Man” banner now adorning Madison Square Garden, and a link to the newest 30-second TV spot.   Iron Fans can also check out the hardcover release of “Iron Man vs Doctor Doom: Doomquest” released in comic book...

Head over to Marvel.com to see the trailer for the company’s next animated adventure, “Next Avengers.” Description from Marvel: The children of the Avengers must rise up to their parents’ legends and stop the villainous android Ultron in Marvel’s next feature length animated movie.

Newsarama points to Entertainment Weekly’s coverage of Marvel’s latest event, “Secret Invasion,” set to go on sale April 2.  EW has the first 10 pages online, and an interview with writer Brian Michael Bendis.  From EW: ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Let’s say you’re a fan of the...

  The following is a press release from New Mexico’s Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.  For more information, visit www.indianartsandculture.org. Santa Fe, NM — Storytelling has long been a part of Native American culture. Comic Art Indigène which opens at the Museum of...

Oni Press has announced its solicitations for June, 2008. In addition to new issues of “Love the Way You Love,” “Wasteland” and “Resurrection,” Judd Winick’s “Barry Ween” gets collected.  All 12 issues are put together in a $19.95 softcover.  Barry Ween is a...

Some interesting collections this week, as “Wanted” gets a hardcover, “Booster Gold” gets a Showcase edition of his 1980s series, and “Jack Kirby’s Fourth World” gets a fourth collection.  A new “Wolverine” series launches, featuring the early days of his team-ups...

Image Comics has announced a new series from writer Mark Millar and artist Tony Harris, called “War Heroes.” “WAR HEROES is everything I’ve been leading up to with CIVIL WAR, ULTIMATES, THE AUTHORITY, KICK ASS and WANTED,” said Millar in the release. “In a way, it’s the...

Virgin Comics reports that Hugh Jackman, “Wolverine” from the X-Men films and the upcoming “Wolverine,” will team up with “Wolverine” comic-book writer Marc Guggenheim to create the comic-book series “Nowhere Man.”  The story is reported to be a science...

]”Captain America” continues to be one of the best comic books on the stands, and Act Three of Ed Brubaker’s “Death of Captain America” story begins with “Captain America” No. 37.  Issue No. 37 goes on sale April 16.