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  • Artist of the Month: Marc Silvestri

    Artist of the Month: Marc Silvestri

    Many comic fans may know Marc Silvestri from his days as one of the seven co-founders of Image Comics or from his current role as CEO of Top Cow Productions, but his professional career in comics has spanned nearly three decades. His creative portfolio includes...

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  • The Comics Console: Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

    The Comics Console: Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

    Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions releases Tuesday, and with each day that passes, my excitement is turning into nervousness. On paper Shattered Dimensions looks fantastic. Even the new launch trailer looks amazing and I’m sure has Spider-Man fans drooling. Usually comic book based games with no ties...

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    Top Cow/ComicAttack.net Exclusive Review + Preview! Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box #3!

    Publisher: Top Cow Writer: Rob Levin & Bryan Edward Hill Artist: Alessandro Vitti Cover: Tommy Lee Edwards *Minor Spoilers* “Pandora’s Box pt 3″: The search for Pandora’s Box has just been kicked up a notch and all parties involved are feeling the pressure! Last issue...

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  • Ink Stains 22: Epitaph

    Ink Stains 22: Epitaph

    Gene Day worked in professional comics for a spell, including a great run on Marvel’s Master of Kung-Fu. But, before his big break came, he contributed to many fanzines, including today’s installment, Epitaph! Epitaph 1: 1975 Publisher and Editor: Larry Nibert There were a multitude...

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  • Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 8/25/2010

    Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 8/25/2010

    Welcome to Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews! Here you can find out what we at ComicAttack.net thought of this past week’s new books in 140 characters or less! Make sure to come back each week to see what we have to say about the latest comics! Action...

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  • Comics Are My Religion: Sinfest

    Comics Are My Religion: Sinfest

    Welcome to Comics Are My Religion, a look at theology through the lens of comic books.There are some basic ground rules about engaging in respectful dialogue about religion in this column. Be warned, if you haven’t read the comics discussed below, you might want to...

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    Scott Snyder Talks Fangs and Batarangs with Comic Attack!

    Greetings, Comic Attackers!  Get comfortable and grab some refreshments because we have quite the treat for you! He dazzled us with the original Human Torch, gave us a look into a brother and sister moment between Colossus and Illyana, made us all bloodthirsty with his...

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  • The Dark Delights Spotlight: Critical Millennium #1 & #2

    The Dark Delights Spotlight: Critical Millennium #1 & #2

    Hey there Boils and Ghouls. Welcome to another special installment of the Dark Delights. This week I am going head first into the future as I take a look at the first two issues of Critical Millennium by Archaia Entertainment. Issue #1 is already out...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit vol. 6

    Bento Bako Weekly: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit vol. 6

    Title: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit Author: Motoro Mase Publisher: Viz Media (Viz Signature) Volume: Volume 6 (of 7), $12.99 Vintage: August 2010 Genre: Psychological thriller In the world of Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit, a government agency known as the Ministry of Health and Welfare has...

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  • Deep Discussions with Decapitated Dan: Eric Trautmann

    Deep Discussions with Decapitated Dan: Eric Trautmann

    Welcome back kiddies. I have lured Eric Trautmann into the depths this week to pick his brain about his new take on an old classic, Vampirella. So sit back and relax as he tells us about who he is, what he does, and what we...

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  • Ye Olde School Cafe’: Essential Ghost Rider vol. 1 pt 1

    Ye Olde School Cafe’: Essential Ghost Rider vol. 1 pt 1

    What do a motorcycle stuntman, a carnival, the Devil, and Hellfire have in common? If you guessed Ghost Rider, then you’re right on the money. Specifically though, Johnny Blaze and his rise from motorcycle stuntman, to Spirit of Vengeance at night will be the subject...

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  • From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays: Archie and Nobody’s Boy Remi

    From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays: Archie and Nobody’s Boy Remi

    Comics, as many of us are getting used to the idea, are not just capes and cowls. The best example of this has been Archie, who has been on the scene just as long as any Superman or Spider-Man, and who has the most readers...

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    Zero Killer: An Alternate History of Nuclear Ruin

    Dark Horse’s Zero Killer, written by Arvid Nelson with art from Matt Camp, is one of those books that has been around awhile (since 2007) but doesn’t get much attention. I’m not sure why this is- perhaps its bold honesty and striking imagery is not favorable...

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    Dark Horse/ComicAttack.net Exclusive! New York Comic Con Domo Qee Revealed!

    Our friends at Dark Horse have given us an exclusive image of one of the items they’ll be having at their New York Comic Con booth this year: this awesome 2″ Domo Qee! So if you plan on attending NYCC October 8-10, be sure to...

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  • The Comics Console: Batman: Dark Tomorrow

    The Comics Console: Batman: Dark Tomorrow

    Kids these days are sooo spoiled with their comic book based video games that are actually good. I remember when I grew up if you wanted to play a Batman game, you had to make sacrifices. There was no great Arkham Asylum-like Batman experience for...

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    Don Jackson and Cognitive Comics: Bringing Comic Books to the Classroom

    How to be an educated sequential artist is now being taught in the classroom to kids! Twenty years ago this concept would be improbable if not outright mocked, but today in 2010, while it may not be wildly embraced, the combination of sequential art and...

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  • Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 8/18/2010

    Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 8/18/2010

    Welcome to Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews! Here you can find out what we at ComicAttack.net thought of this past week’s new books in 140 characters or less! Make sure to come back each week to see what we have to say about the latest comics! The...

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  • My “Horror”iffic Friday @ Wizard World Chicago (or Chi Com Con)

    My “Horror”iffic Friday @ Wizard World Chicago (or Chi Com Con)

    Wizard World Chicago/Chicago Comic Con was August 19-22 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Oh how do we brace ourselves for what we are about to be told? Lets start from the very beginning of the day. So I get up...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Gente 1 and House of Five Leaves 1

    Bento Bako Weekly: Gente 1 and House of Five Leaves 1

    In my attempt to clear out some backlogged manga, we’ll be looking at two new Natsume Ono books from Viz Media today – the mysterious outlaws in House of Five Leaves, and the handsome waiters of Gente, sequel to Ristorante Paradiso.  Both books are geared...

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    Cosplayer Spotlight: Peter Kokis

    Hey Comic Attackers, welcome to a new feature here on the site, the Cosplayer Spotlight! Every so often we’ll be honoring Cosplayers from all around the world with an interview, and plenty of pictures showcasing their best costume work. Our debut Cosplayer is Peter Kokis...

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  • Deep Discussions with Decapitated Dan: Jim Zubkavich

    Deep Discussions with Decapitated Dan: Jim Zubkavich

    Welcome back kiddies. I have lured Jim Zubkavich into the depths this week to pick his brain about his new book Skullkickers. So sit back and relax as he tells us about who he is, what he does, and what we can expect from him...

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    Top Cow/ComicAttack.net Exclusive! Cover to The Magdalena #5 Revealed!

    Courtesy of our friends at Top Cow, we have an exclusive look at the cover of The Magdalena #5 here at ComicAttack.net! The issue is slated for a November 3rd release. Check it out: Yeah, it’s gorgeous. The Magdalena is written by Top Cow scribe...

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    Death Of Kids’ Comics Equals Death Of Entire Industry?

    The kids are alright. The kids are alright? After Hollywood’s love affair with comic books that has been helping to keep the comic book industry afloat dies down, which many feel will be after Avengers and Batman 3 are released in 2012, there is going...

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  • The Comics Console: The Many Costumes of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

    The Comics Console: The Many Costumes of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

    Before we get to Spider-Man’s wardrobe, the sack people of Little Big Planet got their fourth Marvel makeover with a new batch of Marvel themed costumes. Take a look. They join Iron Man, Thing, Mystique, Daredevil, Doctor Octopus, Thor, Spider-Man, Human Torch, Elektra, Ghost Rider,...

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  • Infinite Man & Aron Fist: Shadowland Shakedown pt 2

    Infinite Man & Aron Fist: Shadowland Shakedown pt 2

    With the overflowing amount of cross over events from various comic companies flooding the shelves, the people have cried out for help in keeping up with the many-issued-madness! Well, that call has been answered by two guys who have answered a call or two in...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Vampire Knight disc 1

    Bento Bako Weekly: Vampire Knight disc 1

    Title: Vampire Knight Publisher: Produced by Studio Deen, licensed by Viz Media Volume: Disc 1 (episodes 1-4, of 13), $19.98 Vintage: April – July of 2008 in Japan, licensed in 2009 by Viz Media; the first disc was released in July 2010 Genre: Romance, vampires,...

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  • Gotta Have It! Figure Edition: Imaginext: DC Super Friends: Penguin

    Gotta Have It! Figure Edition: Imaginext: DC Super Friends: Penguin

    Imagine… …a world of action and excitement where you decide what happens next!  Sword fights, jungle safaris, daring rescues and more.  Whatever world you travel to, it’s a whole new adventure every time you play! Hi there!  Welcome to another exciting installment of Gotta Have...

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  • From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma-Rays: Spider-Ham and Scooby-Doo!

    From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma-Rays: Spider-Ham and Scooby-Doo!

    I’ve been thinking a lot about talking dogs lately. Here I am in Buffalo, NY, working on a stage adaptation of graphic-novel Cheapjack Shakespeare (as reviewed here) for the start of Buffalo’s theater season, and I cannot stop thinking about animals with the ability to...

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  • Dark Delights Spotlight: GG Studio

    Dark Delights Spotlight: GG Studio

    Hey there Boils and Ghouls. Welcome back to a special installment of the Dark Delights. This month I am diving head first into four books by the Italian GG Studio. So let’s go right into taking a look at A Skeleton Story #1, The One...

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  • Princess Powerful Attacks: The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (Part 2)

    Princess Powerful Attacks: The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (Part 2)

    In a previous review, I discussed The Crow: Stairway to Heaven television series.  Eric Draven was resurrected by a crow to right the wrongs for himself and others, so he can cross over with his fiancée Shelly who is waiting for him. Now, on to The Crow: Stairway to...

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  • The Comics Console: Batman Arkham City, Scott Pilgrim, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions!

    The Comics Console: Batman Arkham City, Scott Pilgrim, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions!

    The movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World hits theaters tomorrow, but for PlayStation 3 owners, Scott Pilgrim: The Video Game is already available (lucky bastards!). Unfortunately for Xbox 360 owners, Scott Pilgrim: The Video Game isn’t hitting Xbox Live Arcade until August 25th. If you’re...

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  • Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 8/4/2010

    Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 8/4/2010

    Welcome to Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews! Here you can find out what we at ComicAttack.net thought of this past week’s new books in 140 characters or less! Make sure to come back each week to see what we have to say about the latest comics! The...

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