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Heroes, Witchblade, Thor: May 12th Comic Reel Wrap

2 hours 12 min ago
Something wicked this way comes and we get a look at it, plus Marc Silvestri cashes a check, the Thunder God may be on the skinny side, plus "Smallville," "Dragonball Z," "Transformers 2" and more.

Slow Down: Speed Racer Can't Catch Iron Man's Heavy Mettle

2 hours 48 min ago
In the battle of box office receipts, Robert Downey Jr. still reigns supreme for the second week in a row, despite Emile Hirsch's high speed antics and psychedelic special effects.

ECCC 2008: DC Nation

May 12, 2008 - 02:31
The first ever Seattle DC Nation yielded some interesting info, such as a "yes" to a Batwoman series, Peter Pan's "Fables" status and a Lex Luthor / Swamp Thing team-up.

ECCC 2008: Mondo Marvel Panel

May 12, 2008 - 01:40
The Mondo Marvel panel at ECCC was filled with lots of laughs, a few (false) tears, and the shocking revelation of Brian Bendis’ bathroom reading habits.

ECCC 2008: Image Comics Panel

May 12, 2008 - 01:25
Richard Starkings, Jay Faerber and Robert Kirkman tease a variety of upcoming Image Comics projects (complete with massive art gallery), all from the comfort of a couch.

ECCC 2008: Top Cow Panel

May 12, 2008 - 00:56
Lots of new books on Top Cow’s slate, including the second Pilot Season slew of titles, this summer's "Broken Trinity" event and...another Darkness video game?

Comic book legend Gene Colan hospitalized for liver failure

May 11, 2008 - 21:52
CBR News has learned that comic book great Gene Colan was hospitalized this past week due to various health complications resulting from liver failure.

More with the Image Founders on FCBD

May 11, 2008 - 19:09
Atomic Comics owner Mike Malve stops by to tell CBR readers what happened after the Image Founders signing on FCBD, plus we've got a new gallery of pics from the event and...the most collectible set of plates ever?

This Week in CBR Columns & Reviews

May 11, 2008 - 18:19
It was a busy week on the editorial side that saw Keith Giffen return to column duties and reviews for big releases like "The Invincible Iron Man" #1, "Secret Invasion" #2, "House of Mystery" #1 and more.

Image Comics On Sale May 14th

May 11, 2008 - 17:43
Courtesy of Image, CBR brings you advance looks at five new books on sale next week including "Casanova," "PvP," "Screamland," "True Story, Swear To God" and an exclusivei> look at Ryan Ottley's "Death Grub" #1.

COMMENTARY TRACK: "Invincible Iron Man" #1 with Matt Fraction

May 9, 2008 - 23:49
With Tony Stark burning down the box office and Marvel's "The Invincible Iron Man" #1 on sale now, series writer Matt Fraction joins CBR for an in-depth commentary of the Salvador Larroca-illustrated book.

There Will Be Blood: Huston on “X-Force Special: Ain’t No Dog”

May 9, 2008 - 22:11
Writer Charlie Huston and artist Jefte Palo depict a classic Wolverine doing what he does best in the one-shot, “X-Force Special: Ain’t No Dog,” and we spoke with Huston about the project.

Dark Horse Solicitations for August, 2008

May 9, 2008 - 19:49
Dark Horse has released images and solicitation information for comics and products on sale in August, 2008, including "Mister X: The Archives," the Buffy tarot deck, the "Umbrella Academy" Ltd. Ed. HC and more.

EXCLUSIVE: "Ultimate X-Men" #97 Cover by Gabriele Dell’otto

May 9, 2008 - 18:32
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR brings you an exclusive first look at Gabriele Dell’otto's cover of "Ultimate X-Men" #97, as well as a special teaser from series editor Bill Rosemann.

Brian Wood talks "Demo" at Vertigo

May 9, 2008 - 18:07
Brian Wood's indie hit "Demo" is returning to print courtesy of Vertigo, and the author talks in-depth with CBR News about the landmark title, offering new thoughts on the controversial final issue, and teases Vertigo's all-new "Demo Volume Two."