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REVIEW: "The Boys" #63 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Ryan K. Lindsay gives Garth Ennis and Russ Braun's "The Boys" #63 4 stars, noting, "Everything 'The Boys' does well is showcased right here in one issue."
We’ve Come So Far: On "Before Watchmen" and Creators' Rights - Sun, 05 Feb 2012
In response to DC's "Before Watchmen" announcement, Robot 6's Chris Mautner tosses aside arguments about diluting the original "Watchmen," where the characters originally came from and the creators working on the new stories.
5 Steps To A Successful Super Bowl Ad - Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Whether you're tuning in for the game or just watching on
YouTube, Super Bowl ads are big business. But how can you ensure your
ad will be a hit? SPINOFF offers some hints.
"Batgirl & Wonder Woman fight for Batman's love" and More of the Strangest Comics of All-Time! - Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Check out CSBG's weekly collection of the strangest comics of all-time, including the time Batgirl and Wonder Woman battled over the love of Batman!
CBR Week in Review: 1/29-2/5 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Everything comes up "Before Watchmen," "Amazing Spider-Man" teasers invade the internet and a whole host of 4-star reviews this week on CBR.
SPINOFF REVIEW: "The Raid" - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
The Indonesian martial-arts film "The Raid," which opens in the United States next month, is a masterfully choreographed and gloriously bloody blend of style and substance.
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "The Ninjettes" #1 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "The Ninjettes" #1 by Al Ewing with art by Eman Casallos. Check out the "Jennifer Blood" spin-off February 8.
"Fringe" Season 4: 5 Questions About "Making Angels" - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Worlds -- and Astrids -- collided in last night's episode of Fox's
"Fringe," and SPINOFF has its regular five questions about all of the
fallout.
A Collection of Comic Book Easter Eggs - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Every week, CSBG examines three different examples of in-jokes and references that comic book creators have hidden in their work. Come see the whole collection of classic "Easter Eggs!"
A Collection Mom Forgot to Throw Out - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Robot 6's Shelf Porn feature returns with a look at the collection of Victor Liew in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, who shows us his spinner racks, Star Wars toys, graphic novels, original art and more.
REVIEW: "Stormwatch" #6 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Doug Zawisza gives Paul Cornell and Miguel Sepulveda's "Stormwatch" #6 4 stars, saying of Cornell's final issue, "This is how a writer should end his stay on a book."
REVIEW: "Fatale" #2 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Kelly Thompson has kind words for Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' "Fatale" #2, giving the Image title 4.5 stars and calling it "prettier and cooler than any single comic has a right to be."
FIRST LOOK: "Hellboy," "Lobster Johnson," "B.P.R.D." Covers - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Dark Horse has provided CBR with an exclusive First Look at the covers for "Hellboy" Volume 5, "Lobster Johnson" #5 and "B.P.R.D.: Hell On Earth: O'Donnell"
EXCL. PREVIEW: John Byrne's "Next Men: Aftermath" #40 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Courtesy of IDW Publishing, CBR presents an exclusive preview of John Byrne's "Next Men: Aftermath" #40! The issue hits stores Wednesday, February 8.
COMMENTARY TRACK: Lemire on "Animal Man" #6 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
"Animal Man" writer Jeff Lemire shared his insights and introspection with CBR's COMMENTARY TRACK, taking us behind the scenes of issue #6 and "Tights," the movie about Buddy Baker's life.
DC Reveals Creative Teams for "Deathstoke," "Grifter" & "The Savage Hawkman" - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
DC Comics has announced the writers and artists joining "Deathstroke" writer/artist Rob Liefeld on "Grifter" and "The Savage Hawkman" with a glimpse at Liefeld's new cover art.
UFC Fanboy Fighter Goes for the Title - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
With his championship bout hitting in a few short weeks, Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Benson "Smooth" Henderson spoke with CBR about his love of comics and his run for the UFC Lightweight World Championship.
DC Sweeps Top Ten Comics Sold in January - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
While Marvel edged out DC Comics in dollar share, DC took every spot on Diamond Comic Distributors' Top Ten Comics list for January 2012, with "Justice League" and the Bat-titles leading the way.
Digital Comic Resources: "Strangers in Paradise" and Digital "Pearls" - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Terry Moore takes "Strangers in Paradise" digital, Viz launches two potentially game-changing manga initiatives and "Pearls Before Swine" creator Alan Gardner redefines digital strip collections.
REVIEW: "Punisher" #8 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Doug Zawisza gives Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto's "Punisher" #8 4.5 stars, calling the series "some of the consistently best stuff that Marvel is putting on the new comics racks."