Author: Stephen Schleicher

Well I called BS yesterday in regards to the Goyer penned Supermax movie. Late yesterday, Goyer posted the following on his website: SUPERMAX Is it real? The answer is “YES”, it’s a real project. It’s just in the early stages of development, but amongst the tidal wave of super-hero movies hitting the screen, this more classically post-modern take could be pretty damn fun. The basic concept actually came about through Justin Marks, a terrific young writer my wife Jessika (a producer) had previously worked with. They thought the idea of a prison-break story set in a jail designed exclusively for…

The Interwebs is a buzz today over an article posted at Wizard Universe that “claims” David (Batman Begins, but got punted from The Flash) Goyer has sold Warner on the idea of doing a DCU villain movie. But this isn’t some Secret Six retelling, instead it is about Green Arrow. Or at least it has Green Arrow in it for about 10 minutes. Come on you really want to believe that?

If you missed out on any part of Marvel’s Civil War series – and there is a good chance you did since many of the title issues and tie-ins sold out – Marvel has announced the Trade Paperback of the series is set to debut this week. Fans will also be able to experience Civil War in a brand new way with each issue of Civil War Chronicles, which presents every issue of the Civil War event in chronological order, allowing readers to see the nuances of this epic tale in the order they occured. Featuring two Civil War tales…

Here is the New Comic Release list for comics scheduled to be in stores April 11, 2007. There may be items on this list that are not shipped at the last minute, or new material may be added. Check with your local retailer for more details. Thanks to Collector’s Pair of Dice and Diamond Comics Distributors for assisting in the building of this list. This list was last updated April 09, 2007.

Sean Wang let us know he’ll be returning The Tick for two issues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the character. The Tick 20th Anniversary special Edition #1 is published by New England comics. Wang will also be writing and illustrating The Tick Comic Con Extravaganza #1 one-shot. “Most people know me from my sci-fi adventure series RUNNERS, which is about a motley crew of alien smugglers,” says Wang. “And recently, more people have discovered my work through MELTDOWN, a superhero story published by Image Comics earlier this year. But what a lot of people don’t realize is that I…

The Painkiller Jane television series premieres this week (April 13) on the Sci Fi channel, and to help kick things off Dynamite Entertainment and Sci Fi are giving away free Painkiller Jane stickers. Each retailer is expected to receive around 100 stickers on Wednesday as customer appreciation giveaway items, so make sure you tip your comic shop owner this week and tell them how much you love going to their store!

The last arc of JLA Classified really didn’t do it for me, but a brand new arc kicks off in #37 that has my interest. With the just wrapped Amazo/Red Tornado story over in Justice League of America, Classified brings yet another Amazo story featuring Amazo’s kid? Take the jump for a six page preview.

Every time I read one of these, I’m struck with the same realization I encounter trying to watch The Honeymooners or a black-and-white movie: Wow. Old things suck. So says John August, the writer of the upcoming Shazam! movie on recommending older Captain Marvel titles for people to read. Instead August recommends reading many of the newer appearances of the Big Red Cheese over at his blogsite. Before everyone gets all up in arms over August’s comments, remember even recent retellings of Captain Marvel’s adventures (Monster Society of Evil by Jeff Smith for example), re-tell the origins of how Captain…

Where is Manheim!? Renee and Nightwing know they have to find Kate Kane and they know they need to find her soon. This week is all about the quest to rescue Batwoman and how far Renee is willing to go.

Even better than a panel referencing a video game system from the 80s is dialogue from the same time. This week features Misty Knight kicking some shark butt. The only thing missing is some 70s Blaxspoitation phrase. Each time I see this panel, I keep wanting her to say “Shazam!” as she punches the Great White square on.

A new poster for the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer has started to appear online. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer hits theaters on June 15.

Ms. Marvel #13 and #14 have both sold out at Diamond, according to Marvel Comics. Tying into The Initiative, Mighty Avengers, Omega Flight and Civil War, MS. MARVEL is quickly becoming the place to go for stories that tie into the “big picture” of the Marvel U! Issue #13 featured the debut of Aaron Lopresti as the new regular artist, as he joined writer Brian Reed and cover artist Greg Horn. At this time, Marvel has no plans to go back to press for issues #13 or #14, but the company has provided Major Spoilers with an early sneak peek…

Marvel has announced Stephen King’s Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #2 has sold out at Diamond, prompting the company to go back to press with a brand new cover by Stuart Immonen. Take the jump for the full cover image.

Dark Horse Comics has announced it is working with the Library of Congress to release Eric Drooker’s Flood! graphic novel with an additional chapter.  Flood! explores big city life, while looking ahead into the not-so-distant future. “At first I was amazed that the U.S. Government would invest in a set of images so overtly critical of itself,” says Drooker, “but the Library of Congress represents a progressive wing of the government. Over the years, various collectors have tried to purchase original art from the book, but I never wanted to break up the cycle of engravings. I think it’s fantastic…