Author: Stephen Schleicher

Here it is, the conclusion to World War Hulk. Who wins, who dies, and will there be major reprocusions throughout the 616? Take the jump for a sneak peek directly from Marvel.

From his message board, Mark Millar says he’ll do a new Superman script completely for free. It’s 8.58am right now, my guys at CAA get into the office in about seven hours and my call will be waiting for them to talk about this. I want to revamp Superman like Hillary wants thin ankles. Revamping this franchise is what I as given fingers for and so, invited or not, I’m putting my plan together now. I’ve been asked to work on half a dozen screenplays lately, but this is the only one I have ever truly wanted. As most here…

Marvel has sent another myterious promo image to promote the One More Day storyline in Sensational Spider-Man #41 (on-sale November 28), and Amazing Spider-Man #545 (on-sale December 27). Make note that both of these issues are still only 399 cents – a whole 100 cents higher than normal. You should also note the release date for both of these titles is approximately one month later than originally solicited. via Marvel

FUNimation has announced Witchblade Anime Volume 1 DVD debuted at the number one position as the best-selling anime to date in 2007. This is according to Nielsen VideoScan following the September 25 release. From the renowned anime studio GONZO, Witchblade is the saga of a woman who must bear the burden of a terrible force of destruction known as the Witchblade. Based on the comic book series from Top Cow Productions, the anime series goes into the future to tell the tale of a new bearer of the Witchblade and the conspiracy that surrounds her burden. Witchblade is the first…

FUNimation has announced a distribution deal with Bigger Picture to digitally distribute Japanese films to the US market. FUNimation will release the Yoji Yamada period drama “Love and Honor,” the SF toon “Vexille,” the kiddy toon “One Piece” and the period epic “The Blue Wolf: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea” using the digital delivery technology developed by AccessIT to securely send the pics to theaters across the U.S. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHFxtM-Q2vw[/youtube] Trailer for Vexille Bigger Pictures is known for beaming anime to teen and college groups and according to Variety, has distributed more than 40 pics theatrically. via Variety

Zenescope Entertainment has announced a new five issue mini-series by Denny Williams and Christian Beranek that promises a new origin story for the popular werewolf horror genre. Deacon McKay, a cop from the NYPD, takes a job back in the place where he grew up. After a series of murders, he uncovers the dark past of Willow Creek and comes face to face with his own demons. Willow Creek is an actual town in California, and Beranek was able to go there to snag reference photos for the series. “It’s a very creepy place,” says Beranek, known for the amount…

Here is the New Comic Release list for comics scheduled to be in stores October 24, 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. This list was last updated October 22, 2007.

Captain Marvel #1 is set to kick off in November telling tales of the man plucked out of time before his death. Mar-Vell’s tales will be told Brian Reed with art by Lee Weeks. Take the jump for a sneak peek from Marvel.

Because of the downtime the site experienced over the weekend, I’m extending the entries for the Major Spoilers Costume Contest until Wednesday 11:30PM. We have between 14 and 20 entries, and would like to get more. On Thursday, we’ll post all the entries and the top three for you to vote on. The winner will now be announced on November 1.

The vampire comic book adaptation scored pretty high in the box office, considering the time of year, earning $16 million over the weekend. Warning: If you watch the clip from the movie (via MovieWeb) be warned there is some graphic violence. [flv]http://www.movieweb.com/video/V07E135bhqDPST[/flv] via Hollywood Reporter

New Phoenix Filmworks has announced the launch of the official Paula Peril movie website for the film Paula Peril: Midnight is the Darkest Hour. “This project is one of the largest and most ambitious films we’ve ever done” said Andy Rodriguez-McCradic, owner of New Phoenix Filmworks, and Director of the upcoming film “We felt a specially-designed website was needed to give fans a place to go for the latest photos, video, or downloads related to the film.” Paula Peril: Midnight is the Darkest Hour staring Valerie Perez will debut next year. Paula Peril Movie via New Phoenix Filmworks

Dynamite Entertainment has announced Darkman will return to comics in December, and will be written by Ford Lytle Gilmore with Tommy Smith doing the art. Now, Peyton Westlake has fled town in his attempts to distance himself from Julie, all while continuing his research; his obsession with his lost love was greater than his obsession with perfecting his synthetic skin, and he found himself unable to stay away. Now, he’s returned to a find world quite different than the one he left behind…. Full cover after the jump.

The Marvel Universe is still feeling the impact from the limited House of M series, and in House of M: Avengers #1, writers Christos Gage, and artist Mike Perkins take a look at the Avengers. Marvel has sent us a sneak peek of the series that arrives November 14, 2007.

According to Variety Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris have decided not to return to write the sequel to the Superman Returns movie.  Opted not to return, or asked not to return?  Considering the negative criticism the film received from movie goers, this sounds like a great PR stunt to let them bow out gracefully. A potential writer’s strike is just days away, leaving the WB scrambling for new writers while at the same time trying to figure out who will play Superman in the Justice League movie. Marvel Studios is adopting that let’s-try-again strategy with “The Hulk” at Universal, hoping…