Amazing Spider-Man Trailer
Although the film is a year away a “teaser” has been release for The Amazing Spider-Man. Right off we have some mystery why Peter’s parents had to go and do something, leaving him with his aunt and uncle.…
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Category Minutiae
Minutiae: those happenings in the world of comics.
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Captain Canuck Movie?!
Minds Eye Entertainment announced yesterday they've purchased the option to make a live action Captain Canuck movie. Here's the press release:
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DC released their October solicitations yesterday and this one jumps right out at you: [quote]DC COMICS: THE NEW 52 HC Written by VARIOUS Art by VARIOUS Cover by JIM LEE On sale DECEMBER 7 • 1,216 pg, FC, $150.00 US…
Hasbro at SDCC
Hasbro has announced via Twitter that they will showcase it’s “Iconic Pop-Culture” brands at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Hasbro will have several SDCC exclusives for sale at the annual comic convention. Included in the (partial) list are: G.I. Joe…
Fellini's Fanboy Letter Moebius
Visionary filmmaker Fellini fanboys over visionary comics artist Moebius in this wonderful letter found via the Airtight Garage tumblr!
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New Captain America Poster Released
Paramount (via Twitter) has released a new poster for Captain America. The major players in the movie are pictured on the poster, including The Howling Commandos and Bucky. Captain America comes out in theaters July 22.
Batman: Year One Trailer
Courtesy of MTV’s Splash Page we present the first trailer for Batman: Year One animated film. It looks to match the classic Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli comic in tone and colour but the animation has that manga look to…
DC 1:200 Variants
This came across my email in DC’s weekly retailer newsletter. Is anyone actively collecting variant covers? [quote]DC COMICS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL 1:200 VARIANTS FOR SEPTEMBER With anticipation for DC Comics’ New 52 continuing to build, DC Comics announces new 1:200 black…
Great Deal From Fan Expo
I know that a lot of our readers are parents, and there is a great deal from Fan Expo right now on their website. With a coupon (courtesy of Marvel) you can get 2 free children’s passes with the purchase…
Free Marvel Cartoons
The official Marvel site has a video section that is featuring a lot of Marvel cartoons from the last two decades. Highlights include Spider-Man (1967 series), The Avengers: United They Stand, X-Men: The Animated Series and lots more. Other than…
Cap Selling…Out
Came across this wonderful letter in my inbox this morning: Captain America has sold out to Corporate America! [quote]Dear Customer, Celebrate Captain America at Baskin Robbins! With the highly anticipated release of Captain America: The First Avenger out this summer,…
Marvel Mocks DC #1s
If you take a look at the latest copy of Marvel Previews you will see that a number of titles have a “Still #(issue number)”. Marvel seems to be goofing on DC for having all new #1 issues in September.…
Wizard T.O. Now 2 Days
Based on their website Wizard has shortened Wizard World Toronto 2012 to two days: March 24-25. Comic Book Daily attended in force last year and determined two days was really all the show needed: I could see tumbleweeds blowing through…
DC 52 Relaunch Video
Here is DC’s relaunch video/commercial courtesy of Bleeding Cool and Youtube. It hits all the points of the relaunch including young new heroes and digital day and date availability.
New Captain America Trailer
Here’s the latest theatrical trailer, 2:30 long. We’re treated to a new tag line: “heroes are made in America”. As well here’s the new “George Hamilton” poster.
Image Adds DC Ratings
Via their weekly retailer newsletter Image Comics announced they would be adopting the same ratings system DC uses. Here’s the full text: [quote]Greetings, retail partners! We have some exciting news this week and we wanted you to hear it first:…
Animated Green Lantern
Hot on the heels of a disappointing opening weekend for the big budget Green Lantern film comes Cartoon Network’s promotion of Green Lantern: The Animated Series.
Joe Shuster Winners
The winners of the 7th Joe Shuster Annual Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards were announced June 18 at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. The awards highlight from coast to coast the Canadian comic book industry’s top talent and recognize…
The Onion Reports on Greg Lantern’s Opening Weekend
[via The Onion] In my opinion the best part is “YEAH GREEN LANTERN, SURE WHY NOT!” Apologies to Andrew Ardizzi who hasn’t been seen since this film was announced over 400 days ago. Our thoughts are with his family (he,…
Grant Morrison Gives His Perspective on the DC Comics Reboot
[via the good people at ComicsAlliance.com] Leave your comments below. I have faith in Morrison.. not so much the rest of them.