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Reminder: Comics on Thursday this week December 01, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment A reminder that comic book shipments to comic book specialty stores from Diamond Comics, the largest distributor of comic books in North America, will arrive on Thursday instead of Wednesday this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. I’m sure your local retailer would appreciate it if you stopped in and bought... Read More
Free Comic Book Day 2011 titles revealed on Facebook December 01, 2010 While some of the exact titles are still under wraps, the Gold Sponsors and most of the Gold Sponsor books for Free Comic Book Day 2011 have been announced, via Facebook and FreeComicBookDay.com.   Ape, Archaia, Archie, Boom!, Dark Horse; DC, Image, IDW, Marvel and Papercutz are the Gold Sponsors.... Read More
Get the best-selling comic of all time, X-Men 1, digitally — provided you don’t already have 14 copies December 01, 2010 Marvel Comics has added “X-Men” 1, from 1991, to its digital comic app.  Written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Jim Lee, this comic – which was released with 5 different covers – shattered all sales records for periodical comic sales in the U.S., with sales estimated at nearly 8 million copies.... Read More
“Brad Meltzer’s Decoded” to explore secrets of history November 30, 2010 There are mysteries hidden throughout the history of the United States. And although we have more information at our fingertips than ever before, says author Brad Meltzer, there are still compelling mysteries waiting to be cracked. That’s the premise of “Brad Meltzer’s Decoded,” a new television program... Read More
What’s your favorite “Dead Universe”? November 30, 2010 The Valiantfans.com message board has a fantastic section on “dead” comic book universes, including Defiant, Broadway, the Ultraverse, Triumphant and more.  If you want to find out more about defunct comic book worlds, that’s a great place to start. Read More
Leslie Nielsen on comedy, whoopee cushions, and Oklahoma November 29, 2010 Former Oklahoman entertainment reporter Sandi Davis called me to tell me about meeting Leslie Nielsen in 1996, when the actor was promoting the film “Spy Hard.”   She said he was very funny, and had a soft spot for Oklahoma.   Sandi encouraged me to share the story, originally printed on May... Read More
Monday movie quote challenge #106 November 29, 2010 “I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.” Identify who said the above quote in what film in the comments of this memorial edition of the movie quote challenge. Read More
Ultimate Comics Captain America #1 preview November 29, 2010 Marvel Comics has provided a preview of “Ultimate Comics Captain America” #1, by Jason Aaron and Ron Garney.   Garney is of course known for his popular 1990s run on “Captain America” with writer Mark Waid.   Aaron is one of the best modern Marvel writers, with books like “Ghost... Read More
RIP “Empire Strikes Back” director Irvin Kershner November 29, 2010 NewsOK has the AP report on the death of “Empire Strikes Back” director Irvin Kershner. Kirshner, who also directed the James Bond film “Never Say Never Again” and “Robocop 2” died at age 87.  Kershner directed what is generally considered to be the best of the “Star Wars” films and told... Read More
Happy Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! November 26, 2010 As part of the retail “celebrations” Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, I’m sure your local comic book shop would love it if you dropped in and dropped some cash.   Even if you’re not Richie Rich, I know consistent and loyal customers are very much appreciated by comics retailers. Read More
Holiday gift ideas for comic-book fans include art books, anniversary titles November 26, 2010 WORD BALLOONS With Black Friday upon us, those with comic book fans in their lives might be considering what items relating to the hobby would make good holiday gifts. There are several items, from archival reprints to art books and histories, that might make good selections. 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of... Read More
Green Lantern vs. Green Hornet; looking for Superman; Bale’s last Batman in Planet 46 comics podcast November 25, 2010 GREEN LANTERN, GREEN HORNET GET NEW TRAILERS The first trailer for Ryan Reynolds’ “Green Lantern” and the latest for Seth Rogen’s “Green Hornet” hit the internet recently.  Which “green” movie are you more excited for? Ryan Reynolds (AP) CHRISTIAN BALE SAYS BATMAN 3 IS HIS LAST At... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving 2010! November 25, 2010 Happy Thanksgiving everybody!  Have a great time with your family — or friends — or whoever you are spending your day with! - Matt Price Read More
Chip Mosher is on the road promoting Stan Lee’s The Traveler November 24, 2010 Boom! Studios very cool “The Traveler” hit shops today, and Boom!’s Chip Mosher is hitting California comic shops to see how the book is doing. Folllow Boom! Studios on Twitter and YouTube to keep up with the tour. “The Traveler” is part of Boom!’s Stan Lee comics line and is written by Mark Waid. Read More
The comic books of 1990: A personal history November 24, 2010 Thanks to a post at Robot 6, I discovered the “Time Machine” and “Time Platform” at Mike’s Amazing World of DC Comics, which take you to indexes of comic-book releases, sorted by month, with cover scans.  If you want to know what Marvel Comics you bought in June 1990, for example, you’d simply... Read More
Christian Bale says Batman 3 will be his last turn as the Dark Knight November 23, 2010 At junket for “The Fighter” in Los Angeles, “The Dark Knight Rises” star Christian Bale tells E News Online that he expects the upcoming film will be the last time he portrays the Dark Knight, unless “Chris (Nolan) says different.” “The Dark Knight Rises” would wrap the planned Bat-trilogy, and... Read More
Superman movie rumor: Will Matthew Goode be Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel? November 23, 2010 Today’s “Superman” rumor reports that “Watchmen” star Matthew Goode could be on Zack Snyder’s short list to play Clark Kent/Superman in the “Man of Steel” reboot of the property. Movienewz reports the 6-2 Goode would play Kent, and Snyder might make use of a “Green Lantern” style CGI suit for... Read More
Monday movie quote challenge #105 November 22, 2010 “I’m not really a farmer. I’m a freshman. Read More
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” brings in $24 million in midnight release November 19, 2010 From Warner Bros: BURBANK, CA, November 19, 2010 – Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” broke the franchise record for a midnight opening, earning $24 million at the box office.  The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures President of... Read More
Adam West to join Super Hero Squad Show November 19, 2010 Adam West joins Marvel’s “Super Hero Squad Show” as the voice of Nighthawk, leader of the Squadron Supreme, in Saturday’s episode of the show. West, star of the 1960s “Batman” show, will voice the alternate-universe dark avenger on the Cartoon Network show. West has recently voiced both Proto and... Read More

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