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Get your bearded superhero on

When it comes to superheroes and beards, there’s not a whole lot of overlap. Sure, there’s Hercules, and there’s Odin — goateed folks like Tony Stark and Oliver Queen just don’t make the cut — but otherwise, the number is pretty sparse. But Croatian illustrator Vanja Mrgan is looking to bridge that divide, with his site, [...]

Jock versus… the Green Arrow?

Don’t worry, the artist of Green Arrow: Year One isn’t having a feud with Ollie Queen. According to Jock’s Twitter feed, apparently his drawings of the left-leaning superhero were co-opted by the Home of Green Arrow and Friends… a web site which supports the far-right British National Party, which a particular anti-immigration, anti-minority bent. (I thought [...]

IDW launches iPhone storefront app

Could this be the start of an online paradigm shift? IDW Publishing announced this week of the creation of their very own storefront app for the iPhone and iPod Touch, in conjunction with iVerse Media. iVerse has helped translate a lot of comics to the iPhone, including Atomic Robo, Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer, Neozoic, Proof, and, [...]

Idris Elba joins Thor cast

Once he was a Loser — and now he’s one of Odin’s right hand men! Marvel announced today that Idris Elba (who will be in the upcoming Losers film) will be joining the cast of Thor as Heimdall. In the comics, Heimdall stands as the guardian of Asgard’s Rainbow Bridge. With all the hubbub surrounding the recent [...]

Powell Breaks Silence on "The Goon"

Award-winning creator Eric Powell returns with a new silent issue of his highly acclaimed horror-comedy, news on the animated film adaptation, and the imminent release of his self-published kids' comic. Plus, an exclusive preview of of "Goon" #33!

FIRST LOOK: "RoboCop" #1 Variant

Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents an exclusive first look at Johnny D's variant cover for "RoboCop," on sale in January 2010 from writer Rob Williams and artist Fabiano Neves.

IDW, Desperado Announce Publishing Agreement

IDW Publishing and Desparado have announced that the two companies have forged an agreement that will bring the Desparado lineup of creators and books to IDW where they will be published under a new imprint.

PREVIEW: "Wonder Woman" #38

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents a preview for "Wonder Woman" #38 from the creative team of writer Gail Simone and artist Aaron Lopresti. The issue hits stores next Wednesday, November 25

Claudio Sanchez Brings Music To "The Amory Wars"

The Coheed & Cambria front-man spoke with CBR about "The Amory Wars," which releases the final volume of "Second Stage Turbine Blade" in December, including an all-new story titled "33."