http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:16:21 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Who-is-this-new-Marvel-character?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner At their official site, Marvel released this image asking one simple question, “Who’s Marvel’s Hottest New Character?” Not quite sure how much hyperbole is behind the word 'hottest', but apparently, the an... graphic novels comics previews Marvel Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Who-is-this-new-Marvel-character?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Discover-the-background-of-Ghost-in-Modern-Warfare-2-Ghost-from-Wildstorm?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner Yesterday saw the release of the first issue of Modern Warfare 2: Ghost, a new six-issue mini-series coinciding with Tuesday’s release of the wildly anticipated video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. A first-person shooter developed by I... comic books video games Xbox 360 Playstation 3 Wildstorm Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Discover-the-background-of-Ghost-in-Modern-Warfare-2-Ghost-from-Wildstorm?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Anthony-Hopkins-in-negotiations-to-portray-Odin?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner For the past several weeks, casting for the upcoming Thor movie from Marvel Studios has been covered in a shroud of rumors as numerous Hollywood heavy-hitters were believed to be up for high profile roles. And, while the Jude Law and Robert DeNiro... comic books movies Marvel celebrity Thor Anthony Hopkins Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:25:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Anthony-Hopkins-in-negotiations-to-portray-Odin?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Robert-DeNiro-and-Jude-Law-in-upcoming-Thor-film?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner A bit of interesting potential casting news for Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming Thor movie has hit the web, with more details to surely come in the following days. According to Ain’t It Cool News, German-born actor Matthias Schweighöfe... comic books movies comics Marvel Thor Jude Law Robert DeNiro Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:37:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Robert-DeNiro-and-Jude-Law-in-upcoming-Thor-film?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Indy-creators-fill-a-void-with-Indy-Comic-Book-Week?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner  In late August, Diamond Comic Distributors, the largest distributor of comics in North America, informed Direct Market Retailers that they would not be shipping comic books the last week of December, meaning no new books from any publisher woul... graphic novels comic books comics indy Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:38:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Indy-creators-fill-a-void-with-Indy-Comic-Book-Week?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Support-the-Comic-Book-Legal-Defense-Fund?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner  In every form of media, freedom of speech is an important right granted to all Americans, and it is no different in regards to the comic industry. Created in 1986, The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund works to protect the First Amendment rights of... graphic novels comic books comics Image CBLDF Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:37:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Support-the-Comic-Book-Legal-Defense-Fund?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Iron-Man-2-set-visit?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner IEntertainment Tonight recently visited the set of Iron Man 2, and offered up a few exclusive looks at both the set and specific plot details to the sequel of Iron Man, which took in more than 300 million during its release in 2007. The visit fo... graphic novels comic books Marvel movie Iron Man Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:53:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Iron-Man-2-set-visit?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Crisis-hits-the-animated-world-of-DC-in-2010?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner  With the Superman/Batman: Public Enemies DVD hitting store shelves in a few weeks, Warner Home Video has announced the next animated project based on the DC Universe cast of characters.  Boasting an original story from former Justice ... comic books comics DVD DC comics animated Warner Bros. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:14:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Crisis-hits-the-animated-world-of-DC-in-2010?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Warner-Bros-creates-DC-Entertainment?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner  Hot on the heels of Disney’s acquisition of Marvel earlier last week, Waner Brothers, owners of the DC Comics group has announced a heavier control over the company, creating a new division that will be overseen directly by Warner Picture... comic books comics DC comics Marvel disney Warner Bros. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:53:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Warner-Bros-creates-DC-Entertainment?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Moore-happy-with-Marvelman-acquisition?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner Miracleman Olympus - art by John TotlebenThough his run on Marvelman was a large factor in the ushering in of a new dynamic for comic book storytelling, Alan Moore does not want his name associated with the reprints that are assuredly forthcoming fro... graphic novels comic books comics Moore Marvel Marvelman Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:36:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Moore-happy-with-Marvelman-acquisition?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Breaking-News-Disney-to-acquire-Marvel-Comics?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner  URBANK, Calif. & NEW YORK, Aug 31, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Acquisition highlights Disney's strategic focus on quality branded content, technological innovation and international expansion to build long-term shareholder value--An investor ... graphic novels comic books comics Marvel disney Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:32:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Breaking-News-Disney-to-acquire-Marvel-Comics?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Graphic-Novels-101-What-is-the-top-selling-comic-book-of-all-time?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner X-Men #1 - art by Jim Lee In 1991, the comic book industry experienced a boom in both mass media attention and overall sales.  Speculators began to flock to the collectible nature of the industry’s output, and major companies like Mar... comic books comics Marvel X-Men Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:00:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Graphic-Novels-101-What-is-the-top-selling-comic-book-of-all-time?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Diamond-Distributors-to-skip-shipping-comics-last-week-of-December?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner  Via Comic Book Resources:Diamond Comic Distributors informed Direct Market retailers today via email that it would not be shipping comics in the fifth week of December. The final shipping date in December will be the 23rd, and you won’t s... graphic novels comic books comics distribution Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:08:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Diamond-Distributors-to-skip-shipping-comics-last-week-of-December?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Campfire-brings-classics-back-to-life?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner Moby Dick - art by Lalit KumarThe graphic novel imprint of Kalyani Navyug Media based in New Delhi, India, Campfire is a relatively new publisher focusing on comic book adaptations of classic literary favorites, biographies of influential people, epi... graphic novels comic books comics Campfire literature Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:24:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Campfire-brings-classics-back-to-life?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d12-The-Walking-Dead-shambles-to-AMC?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner The Walking Dead #64 - art by Charlie AdlardThe Hollywood Reporter has announced that basic cable network AMC is developing The Walking Dead for television.  The adaptation of the Image comic series will be written, directed, and executive ... graphic novels comic books television comics Image Walking Dead AMC Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:31:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d12-The-Walking-Dead-shambles-to-AMC?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Marvel-covers-paid-tribute-to-Hughes-films?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner A six-issue mini-series published by Marvel in late 2007, The Loners focused on a support group consisting of former teenage superheroes attempting to live out normal lives.  Based in Los Angeles, the youngsters set forth to not use their powers... graphic novels comic books movies comics Marvel John Hughes Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:06:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Marvel-covers-paid-tribute-to-Hughes-films?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Gold-Key-properties-to-see-new-life-at-Dark-Horse?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner Magnus: Robot Fighter # 1 (Gold Key)Official Press Release:DARK HORSE TEAMS WITH COMICS LEGEND, JIM SHOOTER, TO EXPAND GOLD KEY COMICS’ SUPERHEROESAUGUST 5TH, MILWAUKIE, OR -- In a packed panel on Saturday morning during Comic Con, Dark Horse p... graphic novels comic books comics Dark Horse Gold Key Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:10:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Gold-Key-properties-to-see-new-life-at-Dark-Horse?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Top-ten-reads-4--The-Dark-Phoenix-Saga?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner Dark Phoenix Saga trade - art by John ByrneThe Dark Phoenix Saga by Chris Claremont (w), John Byrne (a), & Terry Austin (i)Originally Presented in X-Men #129-137 (1980) from Marvel ComicsThe storyline that solidified the X-Men as not only a team ... graphic novels comic books comics Marvel best of X-Men Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:40:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Top-ten-reads-4--The-Dark-Phoenix-Saga?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Graphic-Novels-101-What-is-the-Silver-Age?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner Showcase #4 - Art by Carmine Infantino & Joe KubertThe Silver Age of Comics is the term generally given to the time period between 1956 and the early 1970’s that saw a reinvigoration in the superhero genre that had waned in popularity years... graphic novels comic books comics DC comics Marvel Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:17:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Graphic-Novels-101-What-is-the-Silver-Age?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Comic-Con-09-Eisner-Award-winners-announced?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner In a ceremony held Friday evening at the San Diego Comic Con International, the 2009 Eisner Awards for comic excellence were given out.  The winners were...Best Short Story: "Murder He Wrote," by Ian Boothby, Nina Matsumoto, and Andrew... graphic novels comic books comics awards comic con Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:49:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3094-Graphic-Novel-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Comic-Con-09-Eisner-Award-winners-announced?cid=exrss-Graphic-Novel-Examiner