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Titan Books roundup July 31, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Miss out on Titan Books at Comic-Con? The publisher has some cool titles coming out, including “Watching the Watchmen” by Dave Gibbons, “The Watchmen Film Companion,” “The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion,” and more. Get the highlights at http://comiccon.titanbooks.com/. Read More
“Rise of Apostle” at Defcon July 31, 2008 Author Robert James Luedke brings his latest graphic novel to Defcon in Tulsa this weekend.  “Rise of the Apostle” is a version of the Book of Acts geared for modern comic book readers, wrapped in a modern action-adventure. “I don’t try to conceal my faith within the presentation”, Luedkke... Read More
First duet in “Bond” history July 31, 2008 Alicia Keys (AP)  From a release: Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, producers of the highly anticipated 22nd James Bond adventure “Quantum of Solace,” announced today that multi-Grammy Award-winning and platinum selling recording artists Jack White of the rock band The White Stripes, and Alicia... Read More
Sony considers “Venom” spinoff July 31, 2008 According to the Hollywood Reporter, Sony is eyeing a potential “Venom” film, though perhaps without Topher Grace, who played the character in “Spider-Man 3.” I don’t really think this is the way to go — how do you sell a Venom movie without Spider-Man? I mean, the T-shirts would be cool, but... Read More
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” trailer July 30, 2008 If Harry Potter is your thing, Moviefone has the trailer for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”  The film opens Nov. 21.  It looks good; I begin to wonder if “Harry Potter” mania can survive now that the books have run their course.  My first instict is to say yes, though. Read More
Todd McFarlane talks to Maxim July 30, 2008 Read More
Comics shipping, 7/30/08 July 29, 2008 Check out “Comic Book Comics” #2 for Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey’s humorous take on the history of the American comic-book industry.  Geoff Johns and Jerry Ordway share Power Girl’s story in “Justice Society of America” Annual 1, with a cover by Alex Ross. Meanwhile, Mark Millar and... Read More
Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion Trailer July 29, 2008 Comic Book Resources has made available the trailer for “Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion.” The first was one of my favorite games, with a compelling storyline that would have fit right into a Marvel comic book. I have high hopes for the second. Read More
Anybody else overwhelmed? July 28, 2008 Back from San Diego and back at work.  I didn’t get to write up everything I wanted to live and on the floor, but I’ll post anything I can share my take on in future Nerdage installments. It was a fun show, and saw a lot of great people out there. It gets to be a bit much around Saturday, as those... Read More
Oni Press plans comic-book initiative July 28, 2008 Oni Press booth at Comic-Con International. Over at Newsarama, get a full rundown of the Oni Press panel at Comic-Con International. Oni is one of my favorite publishers, on a personal note, and I’m excited about their lineup. From the article: (Oni’s James Lucas) Jones also said Oni is working on a “new... Read More
He-Man relaunches online July 28, 2008 Castle Grayskull at Comic-Con International in San Diego. SAN DIEGO — At Comic-Con, Mattel announced a Web site for sales to collectors of exclusive figures, including a new line of “Masters of the Universe Classics” figures.   A new figure will be available every month, starting with He-Man in... Read More
Independent creators and Comic-Con July 28, 2008 SAN DIEGO — Alex Robinson, Josh Howard, Dave Dwonch, Ryan Dunlavey, Fred Van Lente and Bobby Crosby talked to NewsOK.com at Comic-Con International. Read More
Indiana Jones LEGOs July 27, 2008 SAN DIEGO — Indiana Jones was on hand at Comic-Con International in brick form. Toymaker LEGO showcased the adventurer both as a giant LEGO figure, and in displays from the latest line featuring the character. Read More
Larry Hama to relaunch GI Joe at IDW July 27, 2008 GI Joe fans at Comic-Con International in San Diego.  Comic Book Resources has an interview with Larry Hama, in which the longterm “GI Joe” writer discusses his relaunch of the property with IDW. With a movie coming out next year, IDW and Hama are taking “GI Joe” in a new direction. “It sort of... Read More
Whatever happened to the Caped Crusader? July 27, 2008 Batman at the Sony Online Entertainment Booth at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Newsarama has the a rundown with DC’s executive editor Dan DiDio about a huge Comic Con International announcement: Neil “Sandman” Gaiman will write a two-part “Batman” storyline, with art by Andy Kubert. The story,... Read More
Meeting “Feedback” July 27, 2008  SAN DIEGO — Ran into Matthew “Feedback” Atherton, the winner of the first season of Sci-Fi Channel’s “Who Wants to Be a Superhero?” while walking the hallways of Comic-Con International.  He was about to shoot an online Webisode in full “Feedback” gear, and told me to keep an eye out for... Read More
Sneak peek at “The Spirit” July 27, 2008   Director-Writer Frank Miller on the set of his film THE SPIRIT. (Lewis Jacobs)   SAN DIEGO — Fans in a packed-to-capacity Hall H at Comic-Con International were given a first look at three scenes from the upcoming “The Spirit.”  A new, longer trailer was also shown for the first time.... Read More
Convention fatigue sets in July 26, 2008 While usually the throng of people and the lines and the lack of sleep eventually cause me to hit the “con fatigue” wall sometime on Saturday of Comic-Con International, today it set in early.  Arriving two hours early, I walked around the building — and around — and around — seeking the end of the... Read More
Flash gets Rebirth; Kevin Smith writes Batman July 26, 2008 SAN DIEGO — DC’s executive editor Dan DiDio may have undersold what could be a sweeping change for a major DC character in his introductions for the DC Nation panel on Thursday at Comic-Con International. As he introduced writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver, DiDio almost casually mentioned the pair... Read More
Hulk vs. Wolverine July 26, 2008 SAN DIEGO — Marvel and Lionsgate debuted the “Hulk vs. Wolverine” portion of the upcoming “Hulk Vs.” DVD, which will also feature a “Hulk vs. Thor” episode.  The DVD will go on sale in January. On hand to discuss the DVD were supervising producer and co-writer Craig Kyle, producer and... Read More

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