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Free Comic Book Day live blog 2010 May 01, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment I’m live-blogging this year’s Free Comic Book Day from Speeding Bullet Comics in Norman, OK.  (Full disclosure note: I am one of the owners of Speeding Bullet.) 9:15 a.m. Doing some last-minute preparations before the doors open at 10 a.m.  Speeding Bullet is pushing literacy this year as part of... Read More
Free Comic Book Day preview: Archie’s Summer Splash #1 April 30, 2010 Archie Comics has provided the following preview of “Archie’s Summer Splash”  #1, one of the company’s offerings for Free Comic Book Day 2010, which is Saturday, May 1. Read More
“Furry Vengeance” movie review April 30, 2010 In “Furry Vengeance,” developer Dan Sanders (Brendan Fraser) finds himself at the mercy of a horde of forest animals as he attempts to turn their home into a housing edition. While Sanders is sympathetic to a point (he originally doesn’t want to move a beaver dam), his boss, Neal Lyman (Ken Jeong), isn’t.... Read More
DC previews War of the Supermen 0, DC Kids Mega-Sampler April 30, 2010 At DC Comics’ Source Blog, the company has provided previews of “War of the Supermen” 0 and “DC Kids Mega-Sampler,” both of which will be available for Free Comic Book Day tomorrow, Saturday, May 1. “War of the Supermen #0 kicks off a massive Superman story, one that we’ve been working towards in... Read More
Batman 3 sets July 20, 2012 release date, report says April 30, 2010 Production Weekly reports via twitter that Warner Bros. “Batman 3″ project is set for a July 20, 2012 release date.    The film, which is expected to be directed by Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, is the third in the series of “Batman” films that began with “Batman Begins” and... Read More
“Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1980s, Vol. 1” DVD review April 30, 2010 Warner Home Video’s “Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1980s, Vol. 1” makes me want to pour a big bowl of sugary cereal and sit down for a few hours of relaxation through questionable animation. The shows included on the DVD aren’t the best of the 1980s, though they are nostalgic fun for those who grew up in the... Read More
G.I. Joe Day declared in Rhode Island April 30, 2010 From Hasbro: Providence, RI – April 30, 2010 – The world’s first action figure comes home to Rhode Island for the 17th annual G.I. JOE Convention, hosted by the G.I. JOE Collectors’ Club and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS).  To celebrate the homegrown hero and its fans, Rhode Island Governor, Donald L.... Read More
Brendan Fraser takes abuse in “Furry Vengeance” April 30, 2010 DALLAS — Brendan Fraser is willing to take a lot of abuse in the name of comedy. The “Journey to the Center of the Earth” and “Mummy Returns” actor is a certifiable action star, but his character may be as abused in the comedy “Furry Vengeance” as any action hero. “It’s not easy doing comedy;... Read More
Chris Hemsworth as Thor! April 30, 2010 Marvel has released this first image of Chris Hemsworth as Thor, from the upcoming film “Thor,” based on the Marvel comic book.   The movie is set for release on May 6, 2011. From Marvel: The epic adventure “Thor” spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. ... Read More
Wolverine featured in 5th and 6th Shadowland promo April 30, 2010 Wolverine, who apparently gets around quite a bit still, is shown in the fifth and sixth Shadowland promos from Marvel Comics.   The series starts in July and features Daredevil, and is written by Andy Diggle with art by Billy Tan. The subtitle for the series is “Battle for the Soul of New... Read More
Jackie Earle Haley: Nerdage’s #11 actor April 30, 2010 Star of this weekend’s “Nightmare on Elm Street” remake Jackie Earle Haley comes in at No. 11 in Nerdage’s top 25 list of actors with geek appeal.   He plays the slain murderer Freddy Krueger, who then haunts people in their dreams. Haley also appears on “Human Target,” based on the DC comic... Read More
Superman takes center stage on Free Comic Book Day April 30, 2010 WORD BALLOONS Comic book stores around the world will celebrate the ninth annual Free Comic Book Day on Saturday. Classic superheroes such as Superman and Iron Man will join favorites including Archie, Toy Story and Shrek. “We are thrilled to be a part of Free Comic Book Day,” DC Comics Co-Publisher Jim... Read More
Sonic the Hedgehog Free Comic Book Day 2010 edition preview April 30, 2010 Archie Comics has provided this preview of the Free Comic Book Day edition of “Sonic the Hedgehog” for 2010. Read More
Oklahoma City-area stores participating in Free Comic Book Day April 30, 2010 The following is a list of Oklahoma City-area comic book stores participating in Free Comic Book Day on May 1. All-Star Comics, 6900 N May Ave., Suite 10; 842-7800.  11 am – 7 pm Atomik Pop #1, 918 W Main, Norman; 329-9695.  11 am – 7 pm Atomik Pop #2, 7884 S Western; 635-0848.  11 am – 7... Read More
Secret Avengers #1 preview from Marvel Comics April 30, 2010 Marvel Comics has provided the following preview of “Secret Avengers” #1, by Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato. The issue goes on sale May 26. Also, fans can visit www.IAmAnAvenger.com and submit a photo for a chance to have their picture appear in an upcoming issue of an Avengers comic book. This... Read More
Yancy Butler: Nerdage’s #11 actress April 30, 2010 Yancy Butler is best-known to comics fans as Sara Pezzini/Witchblade in the TNT TV series by the same name.  This year, she returned to films based on comics with a role in the movie “Kick-Ass” as Angie D’Amico.  She comes in at #11 on Nerdage’s list of actresses with geek appeal.  In 2009,... Read More
Elektra in Shadowland promo April 29, 2010 Things don’t look good for Daredevil in the fourth “Shadowland” promo from Marvel Comics.  Elektra is seen clutching the gravestone. of Daredevil, in an homage to Daredevil 182, in which Daredevil was clutching Elektra’s gravestone.   The miniseries, set to start in July, is written  by Andy... Read More
David Tennant: Nerdage’s #12 actor April 29, 2010 The former Doctor, David Tennant of “Doctor Who,” takes the No. 12 position in Nerdage’s list of actors with geek appeal.  This is primarily due to Tennant’s appeal as the Doctor in the BBC sci-fi series.  Tennant’s final episode as the Doctor aired in the U.S. on Jan. 2, 2010.  The final... Read More
Free Comic Book Day, Iron Man 2, and reviews of Last Stand of New Krypton 3, Invincible Iron Man 25 and New Avengers 64 at Planet 46 Comics Podcast April 29, 2010 Free Comic Book Day is this weekend! Plus, Batman is on his way back, and Superman’s at war in this week’s Planet 46 Comics podcast. In movie news, Planet46.com will kick off a week of “Iron Man 2” coverage on Monday. Iron Man 2 opens in theaters May 7, and in the run-up to the film, Planet 46 will... Read More
Shadowland promos homage classic Daredevil covers April 29, 2010 The Man Without Fear website has put together a neat graphic showing how all of Marvel’s promos for this summer’s “Shadowland” series are based on classic Daredevil covers.  Click here to check it out. Read More

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