Author: Mike Raub

ComicMix Radio: The Bat Chase Is On

Secret Invasion move over – last week DC premiered the first issue in the "Batman R.I.P." story arc and it blew out of stores in just 24 hours. So what’s next?

And better yet, what’s in the comic shops this week? We cover that, plus:

Battlestar:Galactica movies? It might happen!

— Are you ready for 34 hours of Doctor Who?

— We take a moment to remember comic book retailer Rory Root, who passed away yesterday.

And we are Indiana Jones-spoiler free! Don’t believe us, just press the button!

 

 

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ComicMix Radio: Neal Adams and Batman – Finally!

Over a year ago, we broke the news of a new Batman project drawn by Neal Adams. Now the day when you will actually get to see this is coming closer, and there have been a few changes along the way. Neal brings us up to date, plus:

— David Finch gives us the scoop on Ultimatums

— Zen comes to Devils Due

— Where’s my copy of Powers? We’ve got the latest ship dates and more

Put on your cowl and press the button!

 

 

 

ComicMix Radio: Shake-Ups On TV – We Need A Hero!

cmixradio-200-4020296The fall lineups for the major networks continue to be revealed and you may  not be happy at where a few of our favorites landed. To ease the pain, we poke Heroes‘ star Milo Ventimigila to find out what he picked up at his local comic shop, plus:

Iron Man buzz hits the comic racks with two sellouts

— You can see Indiana Jones early – if you fly to Cannes

BSG‘s Number Six meets Spidey!

Stop looking at the goofy TV stars and press the button!

 

 

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ComicMix Radio: Controversy in The Comic Shops

Everyone at the racks this week is probably in agreement that Iron Man rocks and Speed Racer, well… doesn’t. But the opinions are much more divided on the topic of DC’s decision to apparently return Barry Allen to the land of the living. There are more clues to what they have planned in this week’s batch of new comics, which we cover, plus:

— Boom Studios plans a benefit project

— Eric Stoltz lands on Caprica

Eli Stone is coming back

And then there’s Jim Bowie. No, really! Press the Button and we’ll show you…

 

 

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ComicMix Radio: Living The Dream – Writing TV and Comics

He’s Marc Guggenheim, and if you didn’t know him from Brothers & Sisters, CSI:Miami or even the "Death Of Bart Allen" storyline in Flash, you may have encountered his current run on Amazing Spider-Man, his new Young X-Men series or even a little show called Eli Stone. So how does he work it all out? Marc is happy to fill us in, plus:

— The Scarecrow moves to Heroes

Secret Invasion tie-ins dry up on the shelves

— Get ready for The Marvel Super Hero Squad and the "Wacky Adventures of Wolvie"

And there are at least three songs we play that you will not get out of your head until Monday morning, guaranteed – so just  Press the Button!

 

 

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ComicMix Radio: We May Have Hit 200, But Who is the Final Cylon?

We start our 200th broadcast with the first round of a new survey asking who that final model might be… TV and comic writer Marc Guggenheim weighs in with his theory, and then we head over to the Battlestar set to ask co-executive producer Mark Verheiden what he picked up at his comic shop this week, plus:

— It’s a Christmas Spirit in the theaters

— Dark Horse collects Clover

Astounding WolfMan makes it easy to jump in!

Just as you did 199 times before, please press the button!

 

 

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ComicMix Radio: The Heat Continues

Coming off a weekend where Iron Man breaks movie records and 2 million free comics are handed out, the momentum for this week doesn’t slow down. Like good ol’ Ringo Starr, walk into your comic store and you will see:

— DC fills in some background for Final Crisis and finally finishes off the Donner story

Secret Invasion #2 hits the stores

— Plus: 100 Hulks go on display

Before you Press the Button we should tell you that seconds after this photo was taken, Pete Best snatched this comic from Ringo and ran out the door as fast as he could, shouting, "Finally, revenge!"

 

 

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ComicMix Radio: Free Comic Book Day Draws Thousands

Take two million free comics and a planet full of hungry fans, and you get the industry’s biggest one-day event. We cover it all from coast-to-coast!

Press the button for your Free Comic Book Day report, here on ComicMix Radio

 

 

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ComicMix Radio Extra: Welcome to Free Comic Book Day 2008!

The doors are about to open at comic stores all over the world, taking part in Free Comic Book Day. ComicMix Radio has full coverage, thanks to our coast-to-coast network of retailers that include:

Golden Apple Comics in LA; Sun Coast Comics in Jacksonville, FL; Midnight Comics & Games in Houston, TX; Midtown Comics in New York City, NY; Atomic Comic Superstores in Mesa, AZ and  ComicQuest in Evansville, IN.

Join us for a few minutes as we see just how these stores are gearing up for the annual event. Then head out to the store nearest you, grab your freebies and be back here later on this afternoon for our regular Saturday Broadcast and full coverage of FCBD ’08!

 

 

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ComicMix Radio: Hot Girl In The Comic Shop!

That got your attention, didn’t it? Then come on in and meet Belkis, co-host of The Comic Book Novice radio show and a fresh fan with an interesting perspective on the industry, plus:

— Marvel collects X-Force and reprints another Hulk

— DC has a spot on the new KidsWB

Galaxy Quest finally makes it to comics

— The Top 10 hottest sellers for March

Just before you press the button, make plans to join us Saturday for our special coast-to-coast coverage of Free Comic Book day. But even before that, be sure to shop the FCBD Retailer near you!

 

 
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