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May 28, 2009

Archie to propose to Veronica

Apparently, gentlemen prefer brunettes.

At least if that gentleman is from Riverdale. Archie Andrews, world’s the oldest teenager, is set to propose to one of his long-time love interests, Veronica Lodge, in “Archie” No. 600, due to hit comic stores on Aug. 19 and newsstands on Sept. 1.

The story, titled “Archie Marries Veronica Part 1: The Proposal,” takes place after the comic characters graduate college, and one can only imagine how lavish the wedding will be, considering Veronica’s vast wealth. Betty Cooper was unavailable for comment.

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Posted by Scott A. Rosenberg on May 28, 2009 4:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

March 4, 2009

Jim McCann: From soap operas to superheroes with 'New Avengers: Reunion'

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By Scott A. Rosenberg

Both tell stories using the same cast week after week. Both have to move long-established characters forward while keeping the fan base excited and interested.
While fans of comic books and soap operas might be loath to admit it, the two genres are a lot alike.

“Both are serialized fiction at their finest,” says Jim McCann, author of Marvel Comics’ new miniseries, “New Avengers: Reunion,” in stores Wednesday.

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February 22, 2009

Russell Brand coming to Comedy Central

By Emily Hulme

If you only know Russell Brand from his MTV VMA appearance last fall, you are missing out. Although if you were remotely offended by his act, and/or felt indignant on behalf of the Jonas Brothers, this isn't for you anyway.

But for comedy fans, Brand's forthcoming special on Comedy Central (March 8) looks like something to watch. From the two previews up on the site, it seems like he's dialed his act back a bit (he may still be feeling the heat from the Andrew Sachs episode a few months ago) — he's a little less manic and a little less profane. But still quite funny.

I've got the screener, so I'll let you know more next week.

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My favorite line: "Without fame, this haircut just looks like mental illness."

Posted by Emily Hulme on February 22, 2009 6:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

February 10, 2009

Matthew Sturges talks "House of Mystery"

By Scott A. Rosenberg

For a guy who only entered the comics field a few years ago, Matthew Sturges is incredibly busy.

Just a few years ago, Matthew Sturges joined up with Bill Willingham, author of DC Comics/Vertigo title “Fables,” for a new spinoff, “Jack of Fables,” starring the ubiquitous Jack of countless fairytales. Since then, Sturges has branched off to a slew of other comics for DC, like “Shadowpack” and “Salvation Run.” He’s about to start “Justice Society of America” with Willingham, and he recently revived another property, “House of Mystery,” beautiful drawn by Luca Rossi, which just had a collection of the first five issues published.

The book centers on the mythic House of Mystery from DC Comics lore, and stars a group of people who are trapped in the house. While there, they are often hanging out in the bar, where strange travelers stop by for a drink, paid for with a story. These stories – some written by Sturges, some by Willingham” – are given a guest artist and fit in well with the creepy nature of the book.

amNewYork spoke with Sturges about the comic.

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Posted by Scott A. Rosenberg on February 10, 2009 6:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

January 26, 2009

Hulk Vs.: Marvel jumps into the animated movie fray

By Scott Rosenberg

• "Hulk Vs." is available on DVD in a single disc and two-disc versions, as well as on blu-ray. It is rated PG-13.

For a long time, Marvel Comics owned the comic book feature film, with “Spider-Man” and “X-Men,” and later on, “Iron Man” and “Hulk.” Their competitor, DC Comics, jumped into the fray with “Batman Begins” and it’s cash cow sequel “Dark Knight.”

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January 15, 2009

Barack Obama to team up with every comic book ever

The cover to "Youngblood" No. 8 drawn by Rob Liefeld

Another day, another comic book appearance by comic book fan Barack Obama.

Barack Obama's appearance in the latest issue of Marvel Comics' "Amazing Spider-Man" sold out really quickly across the nation, with most copies gone within hours of going on sale on Wednesday. Midtown Comics' Times Square store reported having people lining up down the block, braving the cold weather to get a copy of the issue with the Obama variant copy, which was sold out by about 4:30 p.m.

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Posted by Scott A. Rosenberg on January 15, 2009 6:42 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

January 8, 2009

Spider-Man and Barack Obama to team up

By Scott A. Rosenberg

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is getting a new crime-fighting partner – President-elect Barack Obama.

In issue No. 583 of “Amazing Spider-Man,” coming out on Wednesday – inauguration day - Obama and Spidey team up to battle long-time villain The Chameleon in a story by writer Zeb Wells and artist Todd Nauck and a special variant cover by Phil Jimenez.

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Posted by Scott A. Rosenberg on January 8, 2009 6:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

November 6, 2008

Enter Sandman - A Neil Gaiman extravaganza

It's the 20th anniversary of "The Sandman," Neil Gaiman's legendary comic book series, and Vertigo comics has a lot of things planned.

First off, there is a dramatic reading of stories from "The Sandman" at the Helen Mills Theater on Saturday. Voice actor Tom Wayland and others will be reading from "The Sandman" and Gaiman will be hosting. There are only 100 tickets available for this special event, so get your tickets ASAP. This reading is to support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, so while the tickets aren't cheap, it's for a good cause.
• Helen Mills Theater, 7:30pm, $50.

More after the jump.

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