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‘Twas the Night Before Wednesday…

Not only is tonight the night before Wednesday, it’s also the night before the night before Thanksgiving. Here in America, that’s a very special holiday, on which we commemorate one of the founding myths of our society. Each fourth Thursday of November we remember that terrible first year of Solomon Kane’s in the New [...]

In the Core Marvel Universe…

Comics Alliance has a great post up discussing “the Core Marvel Universe.” What do I mean? It all stems from the new Rick Remender/Tony Moore arc for the Punisher called FrankenCastle. I’ve already written my thoughts of it over at Best Shots, but needless to say, there are some fans who don’t feel it fits [...]

Are Japanese anime studios in hot water?

With Japanese anime studios wrestling with longer hours, slimmer budgets, and growing (sometimes government-backed) competition from studios in China and South Korea, the Wall Street Journal has reported that dissatisfaction is becoming more pervasive than ever. Here’s a highlight: Morale is low. Industry executives estimate nine out of 10 new workers quit within three years, with the [...]

Kat Dennings joins Thor cast

What’s up on Norah’s Infinite Playlist? Howzabout the God of Thunder? Marvel has announced that Kat Dennings will be joining the cast of Thor, just like Idris Elba, Ray Stevenson, Stuart Townsend, and Tadanobu Asano. No word yet as to who Dennings will play — Natalie Portman let it slip to MTV they would be working together, [...]

Spectre to back up Crisis on Two Earths

With DC putting in Manhunter, the Question, Blue Beetle, and the Metal Men in their comics as second features, it’s cool to see other DC Entertainment properties following suit. According to a release sent from Warner Home Video, in the upcoming DVD Crisis of Two Earths, the main animated feature will be joined by a second [...]

Peter Milligan Walks On "Greek Street"

In the first of a two-part interview, the famed British writer, who has a long and winding history with Vertigo, discusses "Greek Street," and reveals details of what's to come in future storylines. Plus, an exclusive look at issue #6.

CBR Reviews Last Week's New Comics

The CBR Review staff covered eighteen different comics last week, including "Transformers" #1, "X-Men: Legacy" #229, "Irredeemable" #8, "Supergirl" #27, "Phonogram: The Singles Club" #5 and more.

Nightwing Announced as DCU Online Character

Nightwing is the latest character revealed to be a part of Sony Online Entertainment and DC Comics' "DC Universe Online." We have a number of screenshots of the hero in action, alongside his Teen Titans teamates.

FIRST LOOK: "X-Factor" #200 Variant Covers

Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive first look at David Yardin and Kevin Maguire's variant covers for "X-Factor" #200. The landmark issue hits stores December 16, from writer Peter David and artist Bing Cansino

Read A Full Issue of "Doll and Creature"

Courtesy of Image Comics and Rick Remender, CBR presents the "Frankencastle" writer's earlier foray into the world of piecemeal, undead characters with the first issue of "Doll and Creature," available now in a collected edition.