Author: Stephen Schleicher

Doctor Who Executive Producer and Head Writer Russell T. Davies to Doctor Who magazine that there will be two new alien races introduced in the Planet of the Dead special. “After the events of Journey’s End and The Next Doctor I think it’s time to get away from the past and have an adventure with lots of new elements. And lots of fun too! “The next Special should be a nice antidote to Christmas, with a bit of sunshine if we’re lucky. And with not one but two alien races that you’ve never seen before.” I finally had the chance…

Yesterday was another banner day for Marvel as non-comic readers lined up to get their mitts on the Obama variant cover to Amazing Spider-Man #583.  This was a limited variant, and some stores jacked up prices, which didn’t make too many people happy – including one ass of a store clerk. What of other reactions? Erik Larsen isn’t too happy over Marvel stealing his idea. As far as Marvel goes– I can’t help but feel very betrayed. They duplicated the incentive cover–and preempted my upcoming one–and even used the “terrorist fist jab.” Clearly those in the “house of ideas” looked…

What’s it like going down in history as the man who killed Batman? MORRISON: It’s great! At last! I feel like John Wilkes Booth. It’s fantastic. Grant Morrison = John Wilkes Both, I think that is a fair comparison. via Wizard Universe

Lucas Film and the Cartoon Network have provided Major Spoilers with another sneak peek of this week’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars espisode that features Ahsoka trying to save Anakin from his life-threatening injuries. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Jedi Crash

With Norman Osborn in charge, Frank Castle has taken it upon himself to bring the nut-job down.  Only things didn’t go so well, and his plan was interrupted.  The first issue of the new Punisher series sold out at Diamond (all together now – “But Copies May Still Be Available at Your Local Comic Shop”), prompting Marvel to go back to press.

This week Archie Comics delivers up another collection of sneak peeks that includes The Matchmakers, Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87, Jughead #193, Jughead & Friends Digest #31 and Pals-n-Gals Double Digest #128.

Continuing the tradition of Silverline Books all-ages’ graphic novels like DEAR DRACULA, BRUCE THE LITTLE BLUE SPRUCE and  MISSING THE BOAT is Vicente Navarette’s take on a favorite pastime, KITE DAY!

It’s certainly a possibility as Variety is reporting Jon Favreau is casting his eyes toward Emily Blunt to play the Black Widow in the upcoming Iron Man 2 film. Emily Blunt has emerged as the frontrunner to play Natasha Romanoff in the “Iron Man” sequel. She’s a Soviet superspy who doubles as Black Widow, a beauty in a skintight black costume enhanced by high-tech weaponry. She’s done some comedy and a few big dramas (Charlie Wilson’s War, The Jane Austen Book Club), and will appear in the upcoming Wolf Man movie from Universal. Marvel has issued a firm “no comment”…

The anthology series from Boom! Studios takes a bit of a twist this issue with three tales meant to astound and amuse, but all feature a world affected by Cthulhu and the other gods of the old age.

In this TED Talk, Scott McCloud summarizes his Understanding Comics tome, very brilliantly. In this unmissable look at the magic of comics, Scott McCloud bends the presentation format into a cartoon-like experience, where colorful diversions whiz through childhood fascinations and imagined futures that our eyes can hear and touch. You should watch this, even if it is just for the amazing presentation that he put together. via Ted.com

Man when it rains it pours.  First it was the news of Patrick McGoohan’s passing, then Steve Jobs stepping down from Apple because of his medical condition, and now Fox News is reporting on the death of Ricardo Montalban.  Many of us know him from Fantasy Island, but a many more pop culture fans know of him in his series to movie spanning role as Kahn, probably one of Kirk’s most formidable foes. Montalban’s death was announced at a meeting of the city council by president Eric Garcetti, who represents the district where the actor lived. Garcetti did not give…

Just Some Random Guy has posted his latest work featuring the action figures from the Marvel Universe promoting the New York City Comic Con. Why no DC Characters?  DC said no to using its figures.  Killjoys. Random Note From Random Guy: No, we’re not changing our Spider-Man action figure. We’re just complying with Marvel’s request that we not use Spider-Man action figures from the movies in these NYCC videos.

The Brain Trusts in H’wood are at it again announcing a remake to the most awesome Karate Kid movie from 1984.  Now I love’s me the original movie, as I try convince the wife we need to watch it at least once a year (I think I have a secret Elizabeth Shue in a tight sweater complex).  I was okay with  The Next Karate Kid as it wasn’t a remake of the original, and featured hottie Hillary Swank in a tight sweater. But remaking the classic Ralph Macchio/Pat Morita film just because the Brain Trusts can come up with an…

Negotiations with Sam Jackson’s people and Marvel Studios doesn’t look like it is going too well.  Mr. Jackson did an interview with the LA Times where he explained his position, and why he may not don the eye patch in upcoming Marvel movies. “There was a huge kind of negotiation that broke down. I don’t know. Maybe I won’t be Nick Fury. Maybe somebody else will be Nick Fury or maybe Nick Fury won’t be in it. There seems to be an economic crisis in the Marvel Comics world so [they’re saying to me], ‘We’re not making that deal.'” Economic…