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Sat May 10, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Living The Dream - Writing TV and Comics
Episode #201: Marc Guggenheim, Heroes, 'Wolvie's Wacky Adventures' and more...
He's Marc Guggenheim, and if you didn't know him from Brothers & Sisters, CSI:Miami or even the "Death Of Bart Allen" storyline in Flash, you may have encountered his current run on Amazing Spider-Man, his new Young X-Men series or even a little show called Eli Stone. So how does he work it all out? Marc is happy to fill us in, plus:
-- The Scarecrow moves to Heroes
-- Secret Invasion tie-ins dry up on the shelves
-- Get ready for The Marvel Super Hero Squad and the "Wacky Adventures of Wolvie"
And there are at least three songs we play that you will not get out of your head until Monday morning, guaranteed - so just Press the Button!
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Thu May 8, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: We May Have Hit 200, But Who is the Final Cylon?
Episode #200: It's our bicentennial broadcast!
We start our 200th broadcast with the first round of a new survey asking who that final model might be... TV and comic writer Marc Guggenheim weighs in with his theory, and then we head over to the Battlestar set to ask co-executive producer Mark Verheiden what he picked up at his comic shop this week, plus:
-- It's a Christmas Spirit in the theaters
-- Dark Horse collects Clover
-- Astounding WolfMan makes it easy to jump in!
Just as you did 199 times before, please press the button!
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Tue May 6, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: The Heat Continues
Episode #199: Final Crisis meets Secret Invasion!
Coming off a weekend where Iron Man breaks movie records and 2 million free comics are handed out, the momentum for this week doesn't slow down. Like good ol' Ringo Starr, walk into your comic store and you will see:
-- DC fills in some background for Final Crisis and finally finishes off the Donner story
-- Secret Invasion #2 hits the stores
-- Plus: 100 Hulks go on display
Before you Press the Button we should tell you that seconds after this photo was taken, Pete Best snatched this comic from Ringo and ran out the door as fast as he could, shouting, "Finally, revenge!"
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Sat May 3, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Free Comic Book Day Draws Thousands
Episode #198: It's the happiest day of the year... and it's here!
Take two million free comics and a planet full of hungry fans, and you get the industry's biggest one-day event. We cover it all from coast-to-coast!
Press the button for your Free Comic Book Day report, here on ComicMix Radio...
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Sat May 3, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio Extra: Welcome to Free Comic Book Day 2008!
Get your prep on for FCBD '08 with this special report...
The doors are about to open at comic stores all over the world, taking part in Free Comic Book Day. ComicMix Radio has full coverage, thanks to our coast-to-coast network of retailers that include:
Golden Apple Comics in LA; Sun Coast Comics in Jacksonville, FL; Midnight Comics & Games in Houston, TX; Midtown Comics in New York City, NY; Atomic Comic Superstores in Mesa, AZ and ComicQuest in Evansville, IN.
Join us for a few minutes as we see just how these stores are gearing up for the annual event. Then head out to the store nearest you, grab your freebies and be back here later on this afternoon for our regular Saturday Broadcast and full coverage of FCBD '08!
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Thu May 1, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Hot Girl In The Comic Shop!
Episode #197: X-Force, together again!
That got your attention, didn't it? Then come on in and meet Belkis, co-host of The Comic Book Novice radio show and a fresh fan with an interesting perspective on the industry, plus:
-- Marvel collects X-Force and reprints another Hulk
-- DC has a spot on the new KidsWB
-- Galaxy Quest finally makes it to comics
-- The Top 10 hottest sellers for March
Just before you press the button, make plans to join us Saturday for our special coast-to-coast coverage of Free Comic Book day. But even before that, be sure to shop the FCBD Retailer near you!
or RSS!Tue Apr 29, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: 'Secret Invasion' Required Reading
Episaode #196: Secret Invasion selections, Oni's movie magic and more...
Marvel is doing their part to make sure you have all the pieces in hand to enjoy Secret Invasion by combining several recent sold-out titles in one volume, plus:
-- Oni sends another comic to the big screen
-- We send you into the comic store well-armed with a list of what's cool this week
-- Harry Potter sends his stuff on tour
So send the mouse over and press the button!
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Sat Apr 26, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Grab Your Video Camera and Live The Dream!
Episode #195: Adventures in filmmaking, Power Girl gets her woman and more...
Thomas Edison did it, Stephen Spielberg did, too. And following in those traditions is filmmaker Shane Felux, who turned a maxed-out credit card into an Internet film phenomenon. Now, he is producing an ABC-backed, sci-fi thriller just for the web, and we have the story , plus:
-- Amanda Conner returns to Power Girl
-- Gears Of War hits the table top
-- And just when you thought you had seen all the lists, how about "The Most Awful Songs From Geek Movie Soundtracks." Get ready to have your head filled with stuff you won't clear out until Monday!
Press the Button and you can start the argument!
or RSS!Thu Apr 24, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Fear Not Faint Hulk!
Episode #194: An incredibly uncertain Hulk, a 'Killing' reprint and more...
While the world gets more pumped for Iron Man, the buzz for the Hulk film continues to be accompanied with raised eyebrows and memories of that 2003 film. Marvel Studios President of Production, Kevin Feige tells you why those fears are groundless, plus:
-- DC sends the Killing Joke Special Edition back to press
-- Fox hangs on to Sarah Connor
-- Clear off the game table for a ton of new Star Wars minis
Okay, we have to say it: Press the button or Hulk will smash!
or RSS!Tue Apr 22, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: It's Business As Usual Again, So Let's Go Comic Shopping!
Episode #193: Wolverine goes manga and Stan Lee explores new worlds (again)...
It's a new week and a new round of comic books and DVDs to ponder, plus:
-- The next step for the Wolverine manga series (art at right is not final)
-- Stan Lee and his next "New Universe"
-- Move over, Mickey Mouse, Marvel gets a a theme park!
It's only been a a day, so you know how to press the button!
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Mon Apr 21, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio at NYCC: Familiar Faces and Plans for '09
Episode #192 - Wrapping up New York Comic Con!
It was the homestretch here in New York City yesterday when we rounded up some of the biggest news items from New York Comic Con, including a new Farscape series, more Dark Tower from Marvel and Mark Waid on Spider-Man. We also spent a family-friendly minute with comics legend Joe Kubert.
Head back to the floor - just press the button!
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Sun Apr 20, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio Interview: Marc Guggenheim on 'Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Eli Stone'
The 'Spider-Man' writer chats us up about his current and future projects
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Quick! Connect George Michael and Peter Parker using only one name!
The link is writer Marc Guggenheim, who in his off time from Amazing Spider-Man is pushing to get his ABC show, Eli Stone, renewed at ABC. Having a show in the shadow of Lost isn't that easy!
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Sun Apr 20, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio at NYCC: Interview with Tim Roth on 'Incredible Hulk'
The 'Reservoir Dogs' actor talks up his role in the Jade Giant's new film
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After the first Hulk film, fans are hoping for a feature closer to the characters they love. Actor Tim Roth grew up with Marvel Comics, which seems to be a good sign!
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Sun Apr 20, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio at NYCC: Orson Scott Card on Marvel and 'Enders Game'
NY Minute #4 - Popular science-fiction novel next to hit the Marvel publishing roster...
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Science-fiction novelist Orson Scott Card is back in familiar territory as he brings Enders Game to Marvel with two distinct (yet similar) series. We get the full story from Orson exclusively from the floor of the NY Comic Con in this edition of ComicMix Radio.
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: What Peter Purchases - Milo Ventigmilia at NYCC
What's on the 'Heroes' star's pull list?
No wonder he looks so good using his powers - Heroes star Milo Ventigmilia is no stranger to the comic book store.
So, what's in his brown bag each week? We catch him on the floor of The New York Comic Con to find out.
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