Author: Mike Raub

Donald Trump, Gene Simmons & Goofy!

edred-7281840The tradition of late night TV hosts is a rich one here in the U.S. but today ComicMix Radio takes you across the boarder for a preview of a show that has been around for at least a couple of decades. Meet Ed (he’s the sock puppet) and Red (that would be the girl) from Ed & Red’s Night Party, which is now accessible here – and wait until you hear about their comic connections.

And, on this Thanksgiving Day, we’ve got:

•  Dynamic Forces digging up The Adolescent Hamsters

•  GI Joe getting his Baroness

•  Donald Trump, Gene Simmons & Goofy, all headed back to the small and big screens

Have a great holiday. We’ll talk to you again late Saturday from the floor of The Mid-Ohio Con in Columbus. Until then, drop the drumstick and Press The Button!

X-O, Alice in Wonderland Return!

This week it’s all about the shopping, and maybe that eating thing, too. ComicMix Radio kicks it off with our preview of new comics and DVDs that hit your stores even before the bird is stuffed or the parade kicks off, plus:

• Valiant keeps bouncing back – this time with some new X-O Manowar

• Captain Marvel and Mice Templar both go poof – in a good way!

• Tim Burton & Disney bring back Alice

• Coming Soon – 3-D without those annoying glasses

We’ve even got a link to a sneak peek of Black Friday deals on books & DVDs, so Press The Button!

Alan Moore Turns Yellow

simpsons164-gif-for-web-large-8189287It’s the lull before the holiday week, as we recover from being jam-packed and roasted at The NYC National convention. Most of the table talk in The Big Apple centered on how life was or will be affected by the WGA strike. Still, we managed to dig up a few nuggets of interest:

Former Marvel Comics editor Andy Schmidt (Annihilation) had launched Comics Experience here – a new full-service comic book creating school and career consulting service, which will be begin classes soon. Courses will include: Introduction to Comics Writing, Advanced Comics Writing, Introduction to Comic Book Art and Advanced Comic Book Art. Future guest lecturers will include Peter David and Dan Slott.

TV Guide in canceling its live Online Video Awards ceremony in lieu of the labor dispute between the WGA and AMPTP. The awards will continue online here, with winners of 18 separate categories to be announced on November 26. More than 1.6 million votes have been cast so far, according to TV Guide.

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Kyle Baker Appears, Frank Frazetta Disappears

The great thing about comic conventions in New York City is the fact you can literally run into anybody. Creators  show up as guests and fans, too, so you never know who might be standing next to you digging into that long white box full of half-price Lois Lanes. On the floor of this weekend’s National, we ran into an old friend who also is one of the most creative people in the business – Kyle Baker – and we’ll share that comment here on ComicMix Radio, plus:

• Another Frank Frazetta comic disappears from the shelves

• Shut off the TV – there are some very cool new shows on the web including new Lost!

• Asterix hits the gaming world

Press The Button and let the weekend fun begin!

Amanda Conner Speaks…

alghul-2213288This face sells comics! Move over Messiah Complex, DC now has a hot story line that’s selling out  – in fact, THREE titles are long gone this week!  Meanwhile, ComicMix Radio gets ready to head to The National Comic Con in NYC and:

• We give you the latest preview of the NYC show, including some Big Guests added at the last minute

• Artist Amanda Conner gives us a preview of her new Terra mini-series on the way from DC

• Dragon ball fans get an early Christmas present

Press The Button – and then head to The Big Apple with us!

Countdown Still Counting Down…

In a week with the near future of TV up in the air and Broadway all but dark, we have a few bright spots to share here at ComicMix Radio. As usual, there’ s a big stack of new comics and DVDs landing in the stores this week, plus:

• Sean McKeever tells us why Countdown is still exciting every week
• Break your piggy bank if you want to see Marvel Comics online
• Another Messiah Complex sell out for the X-Men
• NYC’s National ComicCon is days away and we talk to one of the celebrity guests. Farscape fans will be happy to know that Gigi "Chyanna" Edgerly is taking her career farther than ever.

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This one is a biggie!!

Legos, Peter David vs Howard Stern and Free Links

brickj-6931344In case the change in weather hasn’t hit your area yet, let us remind you that pages of the calendar are flying by as fast as in a one of those old Hollywood movies and those holiday are rushing closer. That being said, keep in mind a lot of our links do make way cool gifts!

• After existing since 2005 as a digital edition averaging over 100,000 downloads per issue, TwoMorrows will be taking BrickJournal into the print world. The print edition will debut in February 2008 with a new #1, and will be offered in the December issue of Diamond Distribution’s Previews and will be carried at newsstands and bookstores nationwide, as well as on the publisher’s website. Meanwhile, the latest issue (#9, the last digital-only edition) is available now as a free download here for anyone to sample.

• Just in time to drop under your tree, Museum Replicas Limited has their limited edition prop quality Magneto Helmet . Created from the actual 20th Century Fox prop, used in the motion picture X-Men 3 – The Last Stand, based on Marvel’s ever popular Superhero franchise, the helmet is full steel construction, has a leather padded lining and a polished enamel finish.  If the quality doesn’t have collectors everywhere clamoring for one, the attractive display stand, certificate of authenticity or the 2,006 piece limited edition run, will. If you just want to drool over the thing, go here.

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Lois Lane’s Noel Neill Speaks To ComicMix!

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There is no denying that we have had our share of "Lois Lanes," from Phyliss to Margot to Erica, but for a lot of us there is only one gal who could fill the tight high heels of that plucky reporter – Noel Neil. ComicMix Radio gets the extraordinary pleasure of sharing a few minutes with Noel and previewing her amazing collection of Hollywood memories… plus:

• Peter David suits up in iron

What If? a Hulk comic sold out – and actually did

• Tom Arnold is having a garage sale

• Cartoon stars go commando

Press The Button – or Lois’ BFF may get nasty on your butt!

Wrestling And Killing… Batman?

headlocked-8162281Like the medium or not, you do have to admit that there are a lot of similarities between pro wrestling and comics. In years past, there hasn’t been a successful bridge between the two, but creator Mike Kingston is taking a totally new approach with his Headlocked series. ComicMix Radio talks to Mike about his project and his love of both wrestling and comics, plus:

• Fox waves the white flag & shelves 24

• A new X-Men story line heats up with a sold out comic

• ABC is going with Lost … no matter what

• Oh yeah, and they are killing Batman again?

Press The Button, or you get a chair to the head, ya jabroni!

Star Wars Legacy – The Cat’s Out Of The Bag

ComicMix Radio celebrates Election Day by doing what any good politician would do – assaulting your wallet, but in a good way with a stack o’ new comics and DVDs this week plus:

GrimJack creator John Ostrander updates us on his Star War Legacy series

• The Writers Strike already has Heroes producers reshooting an episode

• The Hero Initiative unveils their 52 Library of great comic collections and adds original sketches to each

Press The Button  – it’s your civic duty!