CBR Review: Blackest Night: Wonder Woman, issue 2

So what exactly happened to Mera's nose during her fight with Wonder Woman in "Blackest Night" #6? The answer, my friends, is right here. http://tinyurl.com/ybuj7yl

Toys Up, Books Down

Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble reported their holiday season sales for 2009, with sharply different results. http://tinyurl.com/yc37eun

Directors Guild, Effects Noms

The Directors Guild announced the nominations for its top award and the short list for the best visual effects Oscar is out. http://tinyurl.com/yk2nz2o

Venture Bros. Action Figures

Bif Bang Pow! will produce a line of action figures, bobble heads, and vehicles based the Adult Swim show The Venture Bros.  http://tinyurl.com/yzabqxo

Funimation Adds Two Anime

Funimation has acquired home entertainment, merchandise, and digital rights to two anime action series. http://tinyurl.com/yefy4bc

Barney Banks: Extra Life! UPDATE 01/8/2010

Tom Hart updated Barney Banks: Extra Life!. http://tinyurl.com/ydn2y3f

Comics: Iron Man - Marvel Unleashes Iron Man's New Armor (Marvel)

Get your first look at Iron Man's new armor! http://tinyurl.com/yjzx8gs

Marvel Event Previews: REALM OF KINGS IG, MARVELS PROJECT

Take a peek at REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD #3 and THE MARVELS PROJECT #5, both shipping Jan 13, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/yfqwvkt

Marvel Alternate X 3-View: DARK, FIRST CLASS, FOREVER

Take a look at DARK X-MEN #3, UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #7, and X-MEN FOREVER 15, all shipping Jan 13, 2010. http://tinyurl.com/ydrzphl

Marvel X-Special Preview x3: NATION X, PSYLOCKE, CYCLOPS

Take a look at Nation X #2, PSYLOCKE #3, and X-Men Origins: Cyclops, all shipping Jan 13, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/yfekfaf

Marvel Solo 3-View: BLACK WIDOW, IRON MAN, STRANGE

Take a look at BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #3, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN 22, and STRANGE #3, all shipping Jan 13, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/ydv3gyp

GET THE ARCHIE US POSTAGE STAMP OF APPROVAL

GET THE ARCHIE US POSTAGE STAMP OF APPROVAL This July, the United States Postal Service will be immortalizing the Archie Comics love triangle in an official postage stamp. The stamp will feature one of the most enduring images of the... http://tinyurl.com/yekbltq

Directors of "Eli" - Allen & Albert Hughes

Allen and Albert Hughes, directors of "The Book of Eli," talked with CBR news about how they work together, the challenges of making a film like "Eli," working with stars Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman and more. http://tinyurl.com/ybamfvw

Dan DiDio talks LEGACIES, WHO’S WHO

You know, ever since I started at DC Comics (nearly eight years ago for those of you keeping track), I’ve been asked when are we
going to do a new HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE and a new WHO’S WHO? Over the years I’ve given varying responses to these questions (everything from “waiting to find the [...] http://tinyurl.com/ygsykk4

UDON Presents "Mega Man Megamix"

Hitoshi Ariga's "Mega Man Megamix" makes its English-language debut later this month, courtesy of UDON. CBR News spoke about the book at length with editor Matt Moylan, who shared an exclusive peek at the first volume. http://tinyurl.com/yezck5k

So Super Duper - Page Ninety Six! Safe and sound! (Blog@Newsarama)

If you like what you’ve read so far (c’mon, how can you not') totally check out more super cute comics at:www.sosuperduper.com! http://tinyurl.com/yejuzeq

Preview: Batman

The unthinkable happens when Batman and the Penguin join forces to thwart the mass murder and mayhem of their common foe, the Black Mask. Plus, Batman confronts an adversary from days past who has a score to settle with The Dark Knight.
http://tinyurl.com/ybdnwes

BLACKEST NIGHT Tops Chart, But MARVEL Dominates Dec. Sales

DC looks strong in the Top 10 of comics sales, but that didn't hold back Marvel from taking nearly 1/2 of the month's totals http://tinyurl.com/yh6dlww

Things I Don?t Understand About DC Comics #436: Dan DiDio, comic book writer (Blog@Newsarama)

I bought and read four new comic books yesterday, one of which was Weird Western Tales 71, one of those kinda clever Blackest Night tie-ins that are literally returning from the dead (if one considers long-canceled comic books to be literally dead). When deciding whether or not to buy that particular comic book, weighing the various [...] http://tinyurl.com/y86gnlf

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World ? FIGHT! (Blog@Newsarama)

Universal has released the first official pictures of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and might I say they are a beaut: Scott Pilgrim. Flaming sword. Kick-flips. Who’s excited to see our indie slacker guitarist face off against seven evil ex-boyfriends? To paraphrase the great urban philosopher Ricky Bobby, this might win the Academy Award. For Best Movie [...] http://tinyurl.com/yc8tqc2

PREVIEW: "Batman" #695

DC Comics has released a 5-page preview of "Batman" 695, written and illustrated by Tony Daniels. The issue, which hits stores next Wednesday, January 13, features Batman working with the Penguin as he tracks down the Black Mask. http://tinyurl.com/ybn32jv

Sales Estimates for November, 2009

Inside you'll find the sales estimates for comics and trade paperbacks in November, 2009. Sales are down overall from last month, with DC Comics in the top comic spot with "Blackest Night" and "Chew" leading the TPB charts. http://tinyurl.com/ycxn75a

Marvel Releases "Ultimate X" Teaser

Marvel Comics has just released a teaser image for "Ultimate X." No information accompanied the image other than the question, "Who Or What Is Ultimate X?" Issue 1, by Jeph Loeb and Art Adams, hits stores on February 3. http://tinyurl.com/ycuqhem

Marvel Asks: Who Or What Is ULTIMATE X?

You didn't think mutants were completely done in the Ultimate Universe, did you? Ultimate X is coming in February http://tinyurl.com/yavdwt6

Exclusive Marvel First Look - PUNISHER #13

Here's a first look at some pages from this month's lucky number PUNISHER 13, courtesy of Marvel Comics http://tinyurl.com/yfx56eh

Sneak Peek: HALO LEGENDS- "THE PACKAGE"

Take a first look at 343 Industries first clip from the upcoming HALO LEGENDS DVD, featuring a segment by creators from "Appleseed" & "Cowboy Bebop." HALO LEGENDS Available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Digital Download February 16, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/ykz62hq

Nihilarity UPDATE 01/7/2010

Shannon Wheeler updated Nihilarity. http://tinyurl.com/yl35ejr

Bluewater goes Gaga in comics treatment (Blog@Newsarama)

Bluewater is apparently showing us all its Poker Face, as they announced this week that they would be printing a biocomic based on… Lady Gaga. E! reported that the book, the first of the publisher’s “Fame” line, will be out on Free Comic Book Day. Others slated to be on that list are Robert Pattinson, 50 Cent [...] http://tinyurl.com/y95fdc3

Movies: Spider-Man - Watch Spider?Man 1967 Episode 39 Now (Marvel)

Stream the 39th episode of the '60s "Spider–Man" animated series for free on Marvel.com! http://tinyurl.com/yckhcsx

Movies: X-Men - Jackman the People's Choice for X?Men Origins: Wolverine (Marvel)

The star of X–Men Origins: Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, takes home Favorite Action Star from the 2010 People's Choice Awards! http://tinyurl.com/yblmw5u

Movies - Animation Exclusive: SHS Dormammu & More (Marvel)

Take a look at some exclusive production sketches of Dormammu, Screaming Mimi and the Mindless Ones! http://tinyurl.com/yejvzv8

Opening "Pandora's Box" With Levin & Hill

The writing duo behind Top Cow's "Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box," Rob Levin & Bryan Edward Hill, spoke with CBR about the wielders of the Glacier and Ember Stones, two mysterious Artifacts at the center of the upcoming miniseries. http://tinyurl.com/yfdrpgp

NPR loves Eddie Campbell!

National Public Radio's Glen Weldon has a glowing new review up of Eddie Campbell's brand-new ALEC omnibus collection, The Years Have Pants!

"The fact that we are finally able to watch young Alec slowly evolve, page by page, from a cheeky wastrel into a mature artist deeply committed to his work and his family is nothing less than a revelation," he writes.

"As the years steadily accrete, it becomes impossible to ignore the staggering scope of what Campbell has accomplished here... the three decades of mature, complex and emotionally compelling work compiled here represent a major accomplishment in comics storytelling, and in storytelling, period. It's nothing less than a modern epic of the everyday."

Whew! So, who still needs a copy? What are you waiting for?

http://tinyurl.com/yjxzoee

Thor movie date surges ahead (Blog@Newsarama)

Talk about a save worthy of Avengers history — with Spider-Man 4 delayed, Paramount and Marvel Studios are filling the void by bumping up the release date of the Thor film! Variety has reported that the Kenneth Branagh-helmed picture starring Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder will be moving to May 6, 2011 — a [...] http://tinyurl.com/yblnu6u

Thor, Superman, Scott Pilgrim: Jan 7th Comic Reel

"Thor" switches release dates! Mark Millar suggests a "Superman" film with origin. Michael Cera has seen "Scott Pilgrim," but not in order. Also, Bruce Davison on "Justice League," and more. http://tinyurl.com/yg5b7wz

Thor Gets A New Date, Raimi And Sony Have Issues

Yup, looks like Spider-Man 4 has slipped from its provisional date of May the 6th 2011, leaving Paramount and Marvel Studios’ Thor to take advantage of the web-spaced gap.
I was talking to some studio types ... http://tinyurl.com/yef9rvp

Crime novels that influenced Jason Starr

JASON STARR, AUTHOR OF THE CHILL PICKS HIS SIX MOST INFLUENTIAL CRIME NOVELS

There have been so many crime novels that have influenced me, that it was a struggle to narrow this list down to just 5, so I extended the list to 6 and it still feels like I’m leaving a few out. I’m sure [...] http://bit.ly/5MFdtX

Thursday Morning Wunawound

WossWatch: Jonathan Ross has quit the BBC, declining to renew his contract. Often criticised by the more reactionary elements of the British media, he canme under heavy fire last year for a radio broadcast with ... http://tinyurl.com/y9ybd8f

Word Balloon: RICK REMENDER & TONY MOORE: FRANKENCASTLE

The Punisher is now FRANKENCASTLE, and John Siuntres had a chat with the creative team about this strange new direction http://tinyurl.com/yfqr63c

DC Preview - BATMAN #695

Here's a look at some Tony Daniel art goodness with a preview of next week's BATMAN 695 http://tinyurl.com/yd395z9

More Doctor Who Stuff ? Writers, Pics, All That

Ooh is that a sonic screwdriver with Red settings?
The writers for Series Five of Doctor Who have been listed in the new Doctor Who Magazine… and no Neil Gaiman. Damn.
Steven Moffat, showrunner, grabs six of ... http://tinyurl.com/yeedb8t

Take a look at Tony Daniel’s BATMAN #695

Writer/artist Tony Daniel presents the unthinkable, as Batman teams with his arch-foe the Penguin to track down the Black  Mask. Wise move? We’ll see. BATMAN 695 hits 1/13.
http://tinyurl.com/ycgu37l

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Invincible Iron Man" #22

Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Invincible Iron Man" 22 from the Eisner Award-winning creative team of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larrocca with a variant cover by Patrick Zircher. http://tinyurl.com/yct3eeh

Paul Gambaccini Is A DC Comics Mastermind

The other night on BBC’s Celebrity Mastermind, Russell Grant, Diane Parish, Tony Parsons and Paul Gambaccini answered questions on their specialist subject and on general knowledge.
DJ, broadcaster and ex-owner of Soho Comics with Jonathan Ross, ... http://tinyurl.com/ye94wdh

First look at Wayshak & Passalaqua’s Authority: The Lost Year art

Enjoy the next eight months, WSU fans -you’ll miss the days when you had TWO new Authority comics to look forward to each month.
At risk of spoiling you Authority fans further, editorial just passed me some sweet pages from The Lost Year #5 - featuring a first look at Jonathan Wayshak’s art on the book. [...] http://tinyurl.com/yctf3vv

Nihilarity UPDATE 01/7/2010

Shannon Wheeler updated Nihilarity. http://tinyurl.com/yz8pzpr

Nihilarity UPDATE 01/7/2010

Shannon Wheeler updated Nihilarity. http://tinyurl.com/ykhwp8j

A Year of Cool Comics - Day 6

Here is the latest in our year-long look at one cool comic (whether it be a self-contained work, an ongoing comic or a run on a long-running title that featured multiple creative teams on it over the years) a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here's the archive of the moments posted so far!
Today [...] http://tinyurl.com/yeovebr

Battle Of The Nemesis. Nemesises. Nemesi. Whatever.

In March, as readers of Bleeding Cool can’t be unaware, Mark Millar and Steve McNiven publish their creator owned comic Nemesis through Marvel.
Also in March, spinning out of Final Crisis, comes Nemesis: The Imposters by ... http://tinyurl.com/y9kf3rf

Nihilarity UPDATE 01/7/2010

Shannon Wheeler updated Nihilarity. http://tinyurl.com/ygvorvo

Doctor Who And His Anti-Ginger Agenda

This is a hilarious complaint response from the BBC regarding the final scene of The End Of Time Part Two.
Complaint
We’ve received complaints from viewers who believed a line in the second part of Doctor Who: ... http://tinyurl.com/yaluns9

George Sprott 1894-1975

Seth spent most of the last decade building a body of work that has brought admirable comparisons with the likes of Chris Ware and Daniel Clowes. George Sprott 1894-1975 could be described as the culmination of this work, or at the very least, the latest step in the journey.
Telling the life story of an eccentric [...] http://tinyurl.com/ydqxnk7

Marvel?s Siege #1 ? Corrected Backmatter

In the recent Siege #1 (shipped in the US yesterday, in the UK who knows when) there’s a printing error in which dialogue and text is repeated in the Ares Wars Plan Transcript backmatter.
Which kinda ... http://tinyurl.com/y8lzcyt