COMIC BOOKS

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 21 February 2008 17:00

A woman's life is turned upside-down when the gods ice her boyfriend in Aletheia #1, while Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, and Machine Gun Kelly join forces in the mother of all gang wars in Pretty, Baby, Machine #1, both on sale this May.

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Written by Steve Higgins Thursday, 21 February 2008 17:00

Blue Sky Studios, the animators behind the films Robots and Ice Age, present this lavishly illustrated collection that's more art book than anthology.

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Written by Gabe Bullard Thursday, 14 February 2008 17:00

Everyone's favorite ass-kicking archaeologist finds new life in this massive collection of long out-of-print comics.

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 14 February 2008 17:00

Boasting an alarming number of landmine topics, including suicide, child abuse, murder, love, abandonment, abortion, and punishment from God, it's a wonder that Fuyumi Soryo finds time to return Eternal Sabbath back to its original purpose: the ongoing battle between superpowered twins Isaac and Shuro.

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 14 February 2008 17:00

The "usual gang of idiots" tackles the ultimate bloated space opera in this collection of classic parodies.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 14 February 2008 17:00

The return of the Askani'Son to his own solo series in Cable #1 is this week's highlight, but the MU has plenty more to offer, with a new X-team facing off with Bastion in X-Force #2 and ol' Webhead vs. the new villain Freak in Amazing Spider-Man #552. In licensed comics, Anita Blake has to survive the Church of Eternal Life in Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #9, and Steven King's Gunslinger returns in Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1.

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Written by Carlos Ruiz Thursday, 14 February 2008 07:17

The creator of indie comic faves Milk and Cheese and a mainstay on animation programs ranging from Superman to Shin-Chan to Space Ghost: Coast To Coast, Dorkin talks his new projects, the differences between the worlds of comics and animation, and some of the writers and artists who influence his work.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 07 February 2008 17:00

Marvel presents the work of two of the hottest artists in the biz in stark black and white: Eduardo Risso in Logan #1 and Joe Madureira in Ultimates 3.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 07 February 2008 17:00

Hulkling takes centerstage and finally meets his legendary Kree father in Young Avengers Presents #2, artist Larry Stroman takes on T'Challa in Black Panther Annual #1, and Christos Gage and Ben Oliver present Thunderbolts: International Incident.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 07 February 2008 17:00

Malaysian artist Lat pairs spacious storytelling and a simplified art style in this sequel to the critically lauded Kampung Boy.

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Written by Terri Gudowicz Thursday, 07 February 2008 17:00

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 31 January 2008 17:00

This latest issue is a strange, rough mix of scholarship and funkiness.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 31 January 2008 17:00

It's kung fu action from Matt Fraction (and a bevy of talented artists, including Madman's Michael Allred) in The Immortal Iron Fist: Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death one-shot, Ultimate Hulk pummeling Ultimate Iron Man in Ultimate Human #2, and the X-Men reel from a death in X-Men: Legacy #208—a preview that should NOT be read if you haven't finished reading Messiah CompleX, so be warned!

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Written by Steve Higgins Thursday, 31 January 2008 17:00

Essayist G. Willow Wilson and illustrator M.K. Perker set their sights high for this graphic novel, but does their lack of comics experience hinder the final product?

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Written by Nick Main Thursday, 31 January 2008 13:33

The artist behind the long-running comic strip Maakies, the comic book series Sock Monkey, and the Adult Swim cartoon The Drinky Crow Show tells how drawing houses and scribbling on bar napkins got him where he is today.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 25 January 2008 07:43

The Mighty Marvel is teaming up with French publishing giant Soleil to bring some of Europe's finest comics to American shores. Click here to check out three-page previews of four upcoming Marvel/Soleil titles.

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Written by Terri Gudowicz Friday, 25 January 2008 02:13

What happens when a seemingly normal girl discovers comics through her geeky new boyfriend? This column! It's the world of comics from a fresh, outsider perspective in this new ongoing feature. This inaugural edition takes a look at the title that started our author on the road to comics fandom: Etgar Keret and Asaf Hanuka's graphic novel adaptation of Keret's own short story, and the basis for the 2007 indie flick Wristcutters: A Love Story.

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Written by Steve Higgins Thursday, 24 January 2008 17:00

Andi Watson and Simon Gane spin an unconventional tale of romance against the backdrop of the most romantic city in the world.

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Written by Ryan Parker Thursday, 24 January 2008 17:00

Jill takes a bite out of her boyfriend and her world falls apart in this surprisingly sweet little book about zombies.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 24 January 2008 17:00

Jason Aaron, writer for the Vertigo cult hit Scalped, takes on Mr. Best There Is At What He Does with artist Ron Garney by his side in Wolverine #62, and we've got a whopping 7-page preview! Meanwhile, Messiah CompleX tears a team apart in X-Factor #28, Richard Rider faces off with the Phalanx in Nova Annual #1, and, from the looks of it, Bullseye's trying to unmask Spidey in Amazing Spider-Man #550. An unmasked Spider-Man? Now there's a new story idea!

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Written by Gabe Bullard Monday, 21 January 2008 10:16

A prolific comics creator and musician (under the name James Kochalka Superstar), artist James Kochalka documents the little things that make life worth living every day in his online comics diary American Elf. "If living the life of James Kochalka means having a little bit of fun and not being so uptight about everything," says the author, cat-owner, and father of two, "then that's good."

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Written by Gabe Bullard Thursday, 17 January 2008 17:00

This final collection of Aaron McGruder's controversial comic strip The Boondocks (the basis for the much-racier hit Adult Swim cartoon series) collects the final strips from its daily run, plus banned strips with commentary from McGruder himself.

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Written by J. Bowers Thursday, 17 January 2008 17:00

This tale of vampires, werewolves, and blood warriors is packed with conflict, but forgets the bigger question: why?

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Written by J. Bowers Thursday, 17 January 2008 17:00

CLAMP finally resolves one of this supernatural saga's longest running mysteries, but was it worth the wait?

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 17 January 2008 17:00

Preacher writer Garth Ennis teams with Amanda Conner (artist of the Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special) to show their sick and demented side in this twisted tale of a hooker-turned-hero, originally released in 2002 and now, finally, back in print.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 17 January 2008 17:00

Laurell K. Hamilton's supernatural sleuth gains a new artist when Ron Lim joins the team on Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #8 while Sherrilyn Kenyon's creations bring chaos to Camelot in Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness #1. Plus, a 4-page sneak peek at J. Michael Straczynski's latest in The Twelve #2.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 17 January 2008 17:00

Is this beauty Mary Jane, or just a red-headed red herring? Amazing Spider-Man #549 doesn't have all the answers, but it does have Spider-Man teaming up with NYC's newest hero, Jackpot! Plus Alan Davis returns to a cult favorite in Clandestine #1 and Messiah CompleX means no more X-Men in Uncanny X-Men #495.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 11 January 2008 06:56

The future of mutantkind is at stake in X-Men: Legacy #208 (changing titles from just plain ol' X-Men on the heels of the hit "Messiah CompleX" crossover), plus a savage new team takes over in the all-new X-Force #1. When a comic comes with a "bloody variant cover," you know it's going to be good.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 11 January 2008 06:50

Has Brand New Day got you yearning for a Spider-Man that hasn't been ruined by half-baked magical retconning? You're in luck the last week of January then, my friend! Check out a tale from Spidey's early days in Spider-Man: With Great Power from the powerhouse team of David (Stray Bullets) Lapham and Tony (Ex Machina) Harris, plus Bendis and Immonen introduce Spidey's amazing friends Firestar and Iceman in the pages of Ultimate Spider-Man #118.

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Written by Paul Little Thursday, 10 January 2008 18:00

 V For Vendetta and Watchmen creator Alan Moore once again redefines the graphic novel with this unusual look into the secret history of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

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Written by J. Bowers Thursday, 10 January 2008 17:00

Whether you're a diehard otaku searching for obscure older titles or a newbie who doesn't know a "Naruto" from a "Pokeyman," this massive tome, featuring summaries and reviews of every Japanese comic ever published in the English language, aims to offer something for everybody.

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Written by Ryan Parker Thursday, 10 January 2008 17:00

Fans disappointed by liberties taken by the recent Will Smith movie to bear its name would be well served to check out this graphic novel adaptation of Richard Matheson's horror classic from 30 Days of Night creator Steve Niles.

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Written by J. Bowers Thursday, 10 January 2008 17:00

Detective stories are a dime a dozen, but when your hard-boiled hero can turn villains into chocolate with just a touch, you know something very different is afoot.

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Written by Jared Vandergriff Thursday, 10 January 2008 17:00

The early days of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense are finally explored in this latest spinoff of Mike Mignola's Hellboy franchise.

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Written by Steve Higgins Thursday, 03 January 2008 18:16

A young Israeli hunts for the truth about his estranged father with the help of his father's last girlfriend in this excellent, in-depth character study.

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Written by Carlos Ruiz Thursday, 03 January 2008 17:00

The creator of Too Much Coffee Man talks about his cartooning technique, his new collection of comic strips Screw Heaven, When I Die I'm Going To Mars, and the most surreal comics offshoot in history: the Too Much Coffee Man opera.