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Now, much has been written on this site and elsewhere about the riches of the original Marvel Joe run: Hama wrote most of the 155-issue run, he balanced as many plot threads (and resolved them satisfactorily, under threat of cancellation) as Chris Claremont in his prime, and certain special editions like the annuals showcased the[...]

The guest list is, in fact, rather massive, ranging from comic legends to current artists and writers, both in mainstream comics and from indie and underground spheres and representing nearly every type of genre, from superhero comics to humor, horror, and autobiography. This craft of comics focus is also reflected in the substantial program of panels[...]

My expectations were low, but having said that, I enjoyed Nightcrawler #1 by Chris Claremont The special fat issues of Deadpool, All New X-men, and Daredevil all had their hooks (but didn't need to all come out the same week) And the second issues of Ghost Rider and Secret Avengers by Tradd Moore and Ales[...]

They debated the articulation, sculpting, and selection of these toys on forums like The Fwoosh, in which a new Marvel Legends figure would receive dozens of pages of at times intensely serious commentary and discussion, which involved everything from griping about its difficulty to find without resorting to eBay, debating the company's marketing and product[...]

Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-Men, X-Men Forever): An undisputed legend of his generation and someone who first learned comic book storytelling from the likes of Jim Shooter, Len Wein, Roy Thomas, & Stan Lee, Mr Claremont's writing pedigree speaks for itself Over two decades writing Marvel's various X-Men characters and titles, he's also left his mark[...]

This is hosted by Star Wars Minute: The Podcast. Friday, December 13th in Philadelphia An Evening with Chris Claremont at PhilaMOCA will feature a screening of the new Sequart documentary, Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men at 8PM PhilaMOCA and Locust Moon Comics present the Philadelphia Premiere of the new documentary and Chris Claremont will be in attendance[...]

From the upcoming Comics In Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men film from Sequart, I thought you might enjoy this little clip for the comics industry in the eighties. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifbCLL-oW4[/youtube] Well, it is Hallowe'en… From the upcoming Comics In Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men film from Sequart, I thought you might enjoy this little clip for the comics industry in[...]

By Tony Wolf for Bleeding Cool What better way to celebrate Columbus Day, October 14, that day known for some European guy travelling to the North American continent and altering its destiny forever, than to attend the first-ever screening of the new documentary about Chris Claremont, an Englishman who did precisely that regarding the fates of[...]

Guys like Chris Claremont and George Perez (who was still killing sketches even with his current eye issues) Jim McCann was nice enough to tell me he had 2 new possible projects but one he called "Book X" was his dream project and with his quality writing I really hope we get to see it. The[...]

Today, Marvel put their Rocket Raccoon plush doll on sale. The queue went round and round the block and those who arrived at opening time having to wait

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2tZuLhh6oE[/youtube] UPDATE: Video fixed, apologies Sequart Research & Literacy Organization, in conjunction with Columbia University,is hosting the film premiere of Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men, including a Q&A with Chris Claremont The trailer premiers above. Attendance is free, folks. So, on Monday, October 14th, at Columbia University's prestigious Butler Library, Respect! Films and Sequart will premiere the documentary, and[...]

In November, as part of the 50th anniversary of the X-Men, Marvel are publishing X-Men Gold, with creators Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, Fabian Nicieza, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, Bob McLeod and more. Chris Claremont, it may surprise some to learn, is exclusive to Marvel Comics He's had a rolling contract with the publisher that pays him fairly[...]

20th Century Fox and Hugh Jackman hope the second time is the charm as they try to get Wolverine back on track, focusing on his legendary history in Japan! Alan Kistler and I talk about the history of Yukio and what she means to Wolverine…and Storm? Is Rila Fukushima a good casting choice for Yukio?[...]

Chris Claremont obviously, but also Australia, Reavers, Marc Silvestri and early Jim Lee. When you pick up Wolverine And The X-Men tomorrow, don't rush to read it straight away Get home, settle down with a nice class of wine, maybe play something appropriate to that late eighties, early nineties period Then read. Wolverine & The X-Men always[...]

Chris Claremont retains an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics He is paid, regularly, in full for this position The only thing is that Marvel don't want him to write any comics for them But more importantly they don't want him writing for anyone else Or not being a company man when when The Wolverine and[...]

(The story of how Fraction and DeConnick is just "awwww" inducing.) Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts is a fascinating look at where Warren Ellis has been, and prompts a lot of curiosity about what Meaney will do with his next film on Chris Claremont, due in March of 2013. Find out more about upcoming Sequart projects at http://sequart.org/ Greg[...]

Chris Claremont took to the stage with Mike Conroy at the Entertainment Media Show in London this weekend, with Stay Puft Marshmallow Man towering above him During which he talked about his career, the state of the X-Men comics, his thoughts about the films and his future plans How he'd have had Cyclops retiring to[...]

Which was all the excuse I needed… Chris Claremont in the place of his birth, and facing a tonne of X-Men comics to sign… Steampunk fairytale author Alex Keller onsite to sign his Hay Wired novel. Destiny Blue there, a chibli artist who will also be at NYCC next week… Josh Clarke of The Nemals, as well as some[...]

Scanning my newsreader this morning in an attempt to see what's happening outside of the SDCC sphere, I came upon this just-published Austin Chronicle blog post intriguingly titled Chris Claremont: Dead Should Mean Dead. Of course, that got my attention, but I think they buried the lede Because it goes on to say this: There's one bright[...]

They introduced the artworks of Hideko Mizuno and Moto Hagio, two leading Japanese manga authors in the early days of the art form. Mizuno, 73, has been celebrated as a shojo manga and the artist who began the style of drawing sparkling stars in character's eyes, while award-winning Hagio, 63, is often called "a god of[...]

 Bleeding Cool told you just last year about a Dave Gibbons Watchmen page 1 going for $33,460, and the stunning world-record result of $448,125 for a Frank Miller splash page from Dark Knight Returns followed a few months later. And while art from the classic early-1980s X-Men run has long demanded strong prices as well, today's[...]

Given out FREE! First come, first served! Chris Claremont, Artist Alley Wild Blood is Chris Claremont's newest project Be the first to see! Signed give-away to first 25 fans each day Chris is at the show This will be rare and so very collectible! Dave Elliot and Sam Sarkar, Artist Alley THE VAULT[...]

What is it with Marvel and DC's differing definition of the word omnibus? Take these new additions ready to test the strength of your comic shelf brackets. The Avengers Omnibus – Volume 1 Stan and Jack, 728 pages. Amazing Spider-Man by David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane Omnibus – 848 pages X-Men by Chris Claremont & Jim Lee Omnibus[...]

And are recruiting the great and good of pop culture for store performances and signings, with 25% of all proceeds going towards Lifebeat. And, in New York and Portland, that means comics. At their Penn Plaza Manhattan store at 7.30pm, Chris Claremont and Peter David will be signing and holding court. While in Portland, the Borders TIgard[...]