You can’t surf the ‘Net without running into something about the Iron Man movie, but what about the Incredible Hulk feature set to hit screens just 30-plus days later? Peter David, the man who probably knows ol’ Greenskin better than anyone has seen the script and isn’t shy about sharing , plus: — Marvel open…
Welcome to the inaugural Weekly Haul, a collection of reviews of this week’s comic book issues brought to you by none other than ComicMix. It was a big week for floppies, with four new series worth giving a read and several old standbys seeing new developments. Without further ado, let’s get to the reviews. Book…
This week’s marks eleven years since the passing of my late wife, Kimberly Yale. The best way to remember people, I’ve found, is through stories – stories you know or stories you’ve heard. Story is what I do. So here are some of the stories by which I remember Kim. Kim and I…
Justice League: The New Frontier, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation’s direct-to-DVD adaptation of Darwyn Cooke’s critically praised miniseries, was the top movie rental last week on Xbox LIVE’s Video Marketplace. The film, which imagines the DC superteam in the midst of the Cold War, took the top spot on most days since its release…
If anybody’s stumped on what to get me for a birthday present, there’s a copy of Marvel Comics #1 up for auction. Only $25k or so. C’mon. It’s not even in mint condition. It’s not like I’m asking for uranium or a tank or anything. [EDITOR’S NOTE: Please do not send gifts of uranium ore…
The other day I was talking to James Kochalka, creator of Superf*ckers and the upcoming Johnny Boo children’s books, and he mentioned how difficult it is to find superhero books for his kids. Such offerings are mostly limited to comic book adaptations of cartoon series that were adapted from comics, he said, and “they’ve been…
Computers are one of the greatest inventions of all time. I love ’em. They make so many things possible and help us get things done more easily and efficiently. In fact, if it wasn’t for computers, you woudn’t be able to enjoy all the great content right here at ComicMix. Unfortunately, computers can also occassionally…
Glenn Hauman was born on March 4, 1969. He’s been involved in comics since junior high school, when he studied under the legendary John Buscema. Years later he joined the industry officially, working in production at DC. Since then Glenn’s done writing, production, layout, editing, and interactive development at several places, including DC, Apple Comics,…
It looks like Stan Lee’s next collaboration in comics will be one with a Far East flavor – we’ve got the story, plus — Jonathan Hickman’s Pax Romana is now free and online — Family Guy spins off Cleveland — The folks at Cannes will see Indiana Jones first — And yes, a brand new…
Bo Hampton and Robert Tinnell present a brand-new episode of Demons of Sherwood today on ComicMix. Will Robin swim in a swamp to retrieve a slime-covered flask? Will he find shelter from the cold, dark night? Will an old friend welcome him — or betray him? Credits: Bo Hampton (Artist), Bo Hampton (Colorist),…
Remember my column last week ? I’m sure you committed every hallowed word to memory. Well, this is a sequel. Fittingly, it’s about Hollywood. I’m staring at this massive schedule of movies of interest to your average ComicMixer that are due to be released in the next 12 months or so: Iron Man 1, Indiana Jones…
Another sure sign of spring – the second big convention of the year, plus another Marvel Midnight Release. Let’s lay out the links: In case this blew past you, the second story arc of the comic book series adapted from Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower, begins now from Marvel Comics. Just like last…
