The Punisher: War Zone Dec 11, 2008
How many attempts will Hollywood producers make at recreating the Marvel Comics anti-hero the Punisher before retiring him to the collectible seals he came from. In less than a decade we ve seen Dolph Lundgren (the poor man s Jean-Claude Van Damme), Thomas Jane (the poor man s Dolph Lundgren, perhaps) and now Ray Stevenson in The Punisher: War Zone, all mopping up the blood of (insert demonized race thinly veiled as organized criminals ) while coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. (VUE Weekly)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
To celebrate the launch of the adaptation of Stephen King's novel, "The Stand," into comic book form, as well as acknowledge the third story arc of the prequel comic book series of King's magnum opus, "The Dark Tower," Jetpack Comics LLC and Marvel Comics will offer a midnight release of "Dark Tower: Treachery #1" and "The Stand: Captain Trips #1" Wednesday, Sept. 10 located at 112 Portland St., Rochester. Jetpack Comics will be open regular hours on Sept. 9 (noon-7 p.m.) but will also re-open... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
Of course what Marvel cut from The Incredible Hulk was the extra character nourishment added by Edward Norton ... Actor/screenwriter Justin Theroux did so well with this he's writing probably the hottest project in town right now, Marvel's Iron Man 2 ... Finally, though, ultimate fanboy and advance tracking indicates that Marvel (which made Iron Man, too, which has already grossed $289 million) will score another big opener this weekend: The Incredible Hulk is expected to gross in the same range... (Variety)
Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on Jul 25, 2008
"Spaced" launched "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," and now it's on DVD. Wright might also talk about "Ant-Man," his planned project for Marvel Studios. What to do after you've left the building but you just haven't had enough pop culture. (Los Angeles Times)
Comics Fans Flock to Comic-Con Jul 24, 2008
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Frank Miller: Colossus of Con Jul 21, 2008
Crime witness: Stan Lee, one-time president of Marvel Comics ... A year later, he won notice by turning a minor Marvel player into a star: blind attorney Matt Murdock, practicing law by day and justice by night as Daredevil. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army': Saving the world again, for the fun of it Jul 13, 2008
A.O. Scott reviews "The Incredible Hulk," based on the Marvel comic about a scientist who has a monstrous tran. A. O. Scott reviews "You Don't Mess With the Zohan," about an Israeli intelligence agent who wants to be a hai. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Artist Michael Turner, drew powerful covers for 'Fathom' and 'Flash' Jul 6, 2008
"He was doing just the covers for the biggest and best projects - 'Justice League' for DC or 'Civil War' for Marvel," Liebowitz said ... For Marvel Comics, another major comic-book publisher, Turner often drew special-edition covers for publications that featured such characters as the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Collecting Indiana Jones Comics Jun 16, 2008
When Marvel Comics was first approached by Charlie Lippincott of Lucasfilms publicity department about doing a comic book adaptation of Star Wars they were skeptical ... However, when Marvel founder Stan Lee heard that Alec Guinness was involved he reluctantly agreed to do the adaptation ... The series was revived briefly in 1989 when Marvel issued the four part Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. (Suite101.com)
Seacoast comic book fans will love the next two weeks Apr 20, 2008
"From Dark Horse we have 'Hellboy,' we've got an 'X-Men' comic from Marvel, and a 'Simpsons' one too. There's something for everybody.". Pendergast adds that the goal behind the event is to drum up support for comics and to bring in new fans. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Dark Knight,' 'Indiana Jones' Secrets Revealed At 2008 Toy Fair Feb 21, 2008
Marvel Comics made its presence known at Hasbro's two-story showroom, with one large display split between and Under the watchful eyes of massive statues of both characters, an extensive collection of action figures and vehicles were packed into the exhibit. Highlights for "Iron Man" included a 12-inch figure with motion-activated sounds and a removable helmet that reveals Robert Downey Jr.'s face underneath, while Marvel's jolly green giant turned heads with a dancing Hulkey Pokey Hulk, which... (VHI.com -- Music News)
eBook - fact or fiction? Feb 20, 2008
or read a comic I've bought and downloaded from Marvel or DC comics or get the Sydney Morning Herald and not have to sit at my desk to read them on a monitor. Posted by: Ross Carroll on February 20, 2008 12:58 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Calling All Fans, Collectors and Those Looking for Unique Holiday Gifts Nov 1, 2007
He employs a staff of 25 who catalogue and care for rare items like Sensation Comics issue #1 (the first solo series featuring Wonder Woman), just about every key issue of Marvel and DC comics including Marvel Comics' issue #1, multiple copies of Giant Size X-Men #1, plus superhero action figures from Marvel, X-Men, Superman, and Batman titles. Torpedo Comics will also offer original comic art, created between the 1940s and the present, by some 150 different artists, including Jim Lee, Art... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holy impenetrable comic wrappers, Batman! Sep 3, 2007
Holy impenetrable comic wrappers, Batman. Collectors split on rise of plastic slabs, appraisal standards. (San Francisco Chronicle)
comics on a slab Aug 21, 2007
The Captain Marvel and Donald Duck comic books that arrive at the offices of the Certified Guaranty Co. are treated like archival treasures of the highest order -- armed sentries guard the lobby, technicians and appraisers wear latex gloves as they carefully examine each page and a sophisticated sonic device is used to seal the books up in the sturdy plastic containers that some collectors call "coffins.". Depending on the age and pedigree of the book being appraised and "slabbed," CGC charges... (Los Angeles Times)
Spider-Man(TM) 3, This Year's #1 Box-Office Blockbuster Debuts On Blu-ray(TM) High-Def, DVD & PSP October 30 Aug 4, 2007
In Spider-Man(TM) 3, based on the legendary Marvel Comics series, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero ... Columbia Pictures Presents A Marvel Studios/Laura Ziskin Production Spider-Man(TM) 3 starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Rosemary Harris, and J.K. Simmons ... The screenplay is by Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi and Alvin Sargent and the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Comics and costumed guests draw crowds Jul 31, 2007
text size Sam Mcclellan, dressed as Captain America, asks a question at a panel discussion for the Marvel Studios film "The Incredible Hulk" at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego ... Celebrities in attendance included Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., and Terrence Howard, stars of next summer's Marvel Comics-based "Iron Man.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Halo 3 Accessories Announced by Microsoft Jun 17, 2007
Marvel Comic miniseries. Bungie Studios has teamed up with Marvel Comics to release the monthly miniseries Halo: Uprising. (Game Guru)
U.S. Mint: 'Silver Surfer' Coin Is Breaking the Law May 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES A Marvel Comics hero is giving George Washington some company on the quarter, but the U.S. Mint doesn't think the stunt is so super. To promote the upcoming film "," 20th Century Fox and The Franklin Mint altered 40,000 U.S. quarters to feature the character. (Fox News -- Views)
20th Century Fox Challenges America to Search 4 $ilver! May 22, 2007
The collector's "Silver Surfer" U.S. quarter will be emblazoned with the image of the legendary Marvel Comics character who takes a leading role in the movie. This legal tender coin is a 2005 California statehood commemorative quarter minted by the United States Mint and specially color-enhanced by The Franklin Mint for Twentieth Century Fox. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Digital age plays villain, hero in future of comics Feb 27, 2007
which took over Manhattan's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from Friday through Sunday, was loaded with plenty of new-media alternatives to traditional comics: mobile products from comic site , DVDs packed with classic Marvel serials, and video games galore ... I stopped to speak with two thirty-something men who were ogling a display of Marvel superhero figurines and asked them which they were interested in ... "There are the collectors, and then there are people who just enjoy it for what it... (TechRepublic)
Games Grown-Ups Play Feb 15, 2007
However, COO Goldner notes that Spider-Man has many more fans because of the legions of adults who grew up reading Marvel Comics. This March, Hasbro hopes to see similar demand for its 28 action figures that are tied to the launch of the movie. (BusinessWeek)
