Articles by mike-raub
Thu Sep 4, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Storm Clouds Build Over Watchmen
Episode #255: This One Won't Go Away Easily
According to the media, lawyers are gearing up for a "frenzied fight" over the screen rights to the biggest graphic novel of all time, plus:
- Barack sells out at Image
- It's now a world without Don LaFontaine
- Robert Englund tells us about the rebirth of V
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Tue Sep 2, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Pushing The Limits At DC
Episode #254: Get ready for a Big September!
September roars in with a new TV season on the way, one of the year's last big conventions just around the corner and our usual load of new comics and DVDS, plus:
- Gale Simone says she is pushing DC's limits with The Secret Six
- Scott McCloud shines with Google Chrome
- Marc Guggenheim celebrates Eli Stone on DVD this week
A new month, a new season but a familiar request - just Press the Button!
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Freddy Krueger Shares His Dream and Nightmares
Episode #253: Robert Englund Doesn't Live on Elm Streeet Anymore
Our generation's favorite Boogey Man, Robert Englund, tells us where he's been hiding recently, where he thinks the horror genre is headed, as well as his choices for some cool recent films you may not have heard of, plus:
- Alan Moore comes to DVD
- Chuck gets some love from NBC
- The Hulk heads to DVD, but will we see that Captain America scene?
No Labor Days are broken here - it takes little effort to merely Press the Button!
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Nancy Drew Meets Indiana Jones
Episode #252: Comics's Newest Girl In A Jam
That's how creator James Watson describes his damsel in distress heroine, Paula Peril, who is already making her way from the indy comic series to live action films, as you can see here
We cover the origins of Ms Peril, plus:
- Spider-Man sells out in less than 24 hours
- Virgin heads west
- ABC welcomes Nathan Fillion and more, but when?
Enjoy the Paula Peril trailer, then Press the Button for more!
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Comic Book Catch Up
Episode #251: So why did you miss all this stuff?
Apparently the end of August has been designated as catch up week, at least in the land of comics and DVDs. Over the next few days, you have the opportunity to jump into a number of critically acclaimed series, contained in trade collections or DVD sets . We lay them all out for you, plus:
- Manga Marvel and Dark Superman
- Marvels is back at last
- Just in time for back to school - a really cool online time waster!
And to find out what we chose as this week's Best Bets - just Press the Button!
Sat Aug 23, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Why Is This Comic So Cool?
Episode #250: So What Kind Of Cool Stuff Do You Have To Sell?
This is just one of the secrets we uncover as we talk to the people who move the coolest things on the planet, Heritage Auctions, plus:
- The latest on the Watchmen battle
- More Secret Invasion blow outs
- Stargate:Atlantis goodbye and hello
So dig in your closet, find some old comics you want to sell and then Press the Button to hear from the experts!
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Thu Aug 21, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Doctor Who Hits The Tables
Episode #249: And Torchwood is soon to follow!
Between now and this year's Christmas Special, you might be blessed with a Doctor Who RPG, the first in over 15 years. We've got the details, plus:
- Voltron shuffles toward the screen
- A big month in the comic stores for Secret Invasion and Batman
- John McCain said what about D&D?
And we turn you on to a free web comic that probably sounds like the things you and your friends always talk about. Find out when you Press the Button!
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Tue Aug 19, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Delay For Watchmen?
Episode #248:Fox pulls a legal gun on Warner Brothers
That's the downside to today's "good news/bad news" scenario. The upside? The Banana Splits are back in a big way, plus:
- Kick Ass moves closer to film
- Twilight moves up the schedule
- We rundown the new comics and DVDs and this time, step out on the limb for our own ComicMix Radio Best Bets
Yes we even play The Banana Splits theme and you can be singing along if you just Press the Button
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Meet Jane And The Dragon
Episode #247: Remember how Harry Potter began?
Already a children's classic book and a worldwide TV success, Jane & The Dragon are now both a part of NBC's Saturday morning line-up and the local DVD rack. Here's what you are missing, plus:
- Darwin Cooke tackles Madman
- Conan gets a tribute
- Marvin The Martian gets a film to himself
Let your imagination run a little wild and Press the Button!
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Thu Aug 14, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: J.J. Abrams Warms Up In The Comics
Episode #246: Fringe - the story before the prequel
Attendees at this year's ComicCon got A free Fringe comic which actually leads into the new series on the way to stores in a few weeks. Missed it? Don't feel bad because now you can read it for free plus get even more into the world of Fringe before the show comes to Fox, plus:
- Paul Dini gets his own imprint
- More Robin Hood coming to the BBC
- A down and dirty new line of comics with a back to basics attitude
We at ComicMix Radio want you to know that we endorse J.J. Abrams' new TV show, but we cannot explain it. Don't ask - just Press the Button!
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Rating The Dark Knight
Episode #245: Is it really for kids?
The controversy over just who should see The Dark Knight heats up in the UK, while over here we hide out at the comic shop among a stack of great new trades out this week, plus:
- Sony fast tracks Flash Gordon
- Ted McKeever gets collected
- Devils Due's Josh Blaylock introduces us to Mercy Sparx
And here at ComicMix Radio we believe if you are old enough to Press the Button then you are old enough to listen!
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Sun Aug 10, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Broadcast Blog
More Places To Click
Let's take a lazy Sunday and add in a few links and recaps of things you might have missed on this week's ComicMix Radio:
- This week Wanted's Mark Millar and Ex Machina's Tony Harris hit the shores of the United States to promote War Heroes. Starting at New York's Midtown Comics and ending on the west coast, fans will have a chance to get to meet Mark and Tony as well as nabbing a copy of the extremely limited War Heroes #1 Tour Of Duty Edition. According to Image Comics, this special edition will never be made available again. By the way, War Heroes #1 has sold out from Image and there is no word yet on a second printing. For the full schedule of the tour, go here.
- On your way out west to follow Mark & Tony, try and work out a stop in Toledo, Ohio tomorrow to see Marvel artist Greg Horn throw out the first pitch in a Toledo Mudhens game. It's not the usual spot you find someone from our world, but Greg got the chance to do this because Mudhens' Assistant General Manager Neil Neukam is a big fan of his work.
- As you read here on ComicMix, Michael I. Silberkleit, the chairman of Archie Comic Publications, died August 5th in New York City at the age of 76, after a short battle with cancer. Keep a close eye here for Arcihe Comics' official tribute which should be on the site any day now.
- Top Cow has the voting polls for Pilot Season 2008 wide open. If you have been following the series of try-outs, you can vote for your favorite title out of the six one-shots that were put out this summer. Polling stations are now set up at the Top Cow main site , the Top Cow MySpace page and the Pilot Season MySpace page. Readers can vote once per day until the polls close on September 8, 2008. Did you know that last year’s top two vote getters, Cyblade and Velocity, will debut with new series later this year, mainly due to the over four million votes were cast.
We are back on the broadcast on Tuesday with our run down of new comics and DVD releases and more from Torchwood Executive Producer Julie Gardner and series star, Naoko Mori. And remember, you can always subscribe to ComicMix Radio podcasts via or RSS!
Sat Aug 9, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Torchwood Series Three Less Is More
Episode #244: One big story for Captain Jack
Our exclusive talk with the creative minds at BBC Television continues with Julie Gardner, executive producer of all things Doctor Who as she talks about her next career move and the reasoning behind next years shortened season for Torchwood, plus:
- William Katt and Robert Culp share feelings on the return of The Greatest American Hero
- Mark Millar hits the road this week for War Heroes
- Sold Out books and shipping changes are updated all nice and neat for you
And for another Torchwood scoop, check out this earlier article. Meanwhile, there is lots to cover here so buckle up and Press the Button!
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Thu Aug 7, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Doctor Who Times Three, Four Or More?
Episode #243: Are Who Killed The Doctor's Daughter?
Our exclusive interview with the next Doctor Who head writer, Steven Moffat, continues. we explore his take on bringing back established characters, killing them off and the inevitable hope of another multi-Doctor story plus:
- Dabel Brothers taking books into comics
- Battlestar:Galactica gets "super sized"
- Dan Jurgens can go home again
Christopher Eccleston and Peter Davidson together, could it happen? Find out when you Press the Button!
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Tue Aug 5, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Hack Slash And Heroes Mix Comics and Film
Episode #242: The stars are out this week at the comics shop
It's our weekly trip to the comic shop and we bring out the Big Guns to arm you with all sorts of important info on what to check out. For example:
- Dan Didio lets the fans have a say on Who Will Be Batman
- Justin Marks talks on taking Hack Slash from comics to film
- Milo Ventimigila explains what his new series is all about
Grab your shopping list and Press the Button!
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