Articles by mike-raub
Sat Aug 2, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Steven Moffat On Taking Command Of Doctor Who
Episode #241: His Take On Being The New "Mayor Of Who-Ville"
Even for an established and award winning television writer like Steven Moffat, taking command of a 45 year old universe is a little daunting. In the first part of our exclusive ComicMix interviews with the top BBC talents, he tells us his outlook for the future, plus:
- Dave Gibbons shares his reaction to seeing The Watchmen come to life
- The creator of Scream turns to comics
- What is was like to camp out under the full moon last night waiting for Breaking Dawn
No spoilers here - really just Press the Button!
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Obama and McCain in Four Color
Episode #240:No Worries - Buy Them Both!
It had to happen. The Presidential Battle spills over into the comic shops with a one-of-a-kind new set of graphic novels from IDW, plus:
- "Superboy" and The Legion on TV
- Doctor Solar and Magnus back again
- Make room for a stack of interesting titles from Ape Entertainment
Press the Button - it's just like casting your vote, but without the tax increases.
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Kumar And The Guide To DC Hell
Episode #239: Business As Usual Down At The Comic Store
We're back from Comic Con and ready to hit the comic shop in search of so much we saw previewed on the floor in San Diego, plus:
- Kal (Kumar) Penn shows us how he landed on Fox's House
- Keith Giffen prepares us for this week's visit to the DC Version Of Hell
- ComicMix's Denny O'Neil warms up the BatCave for Gaiman
Get a pen, your shopping list and then Press the Button!
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Battlestar, Jimmy Kimmel and The CBG
Episode #238: The Big Wrap Up At Last!
It's a wrap for us and Comic Con '08 , but things go out in style with record crowds and some great people hanging out at the booth like
- Comic Buyer's Guide's Maggie Thompson on what she found to be Cool At The Con
- Adam De le Pena recalls the fun he and Jimmy Kimmel had on Crank Yankers
- Battlestar Galactica's Jamie Bamber reveals his next big project
- Not to be out done, Mark Wheatley from Insight Studios gives us the scoop on what he's bringing here to ComicMix
All this and more Zuda Comics fun, too, You've just got to Press The Button
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Sat Jul 26, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Mike Grell And Warlord Back Together
Episode #237: It's Big News Saturday at SDCC '08
Saturday at Comic Con '08 has set a number of records and not just for the bodies walking the floor. A few news "bombs" were dropped about new characters and comics, like
- Impact and Milestone returning to the DC Universe
- ComicMix'er Mike Grell returns to the character that started it all
- Some insight into the lady director bringing The Punisher back to the big screen
And then we get visits from Jamal Igle, Michael Davis and "Bumblebee" himself, Mark Ryan. It's a full house so step in and Press The Button
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Fri Jul 25, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Kevin Smith And The Greatest American Hero
Episode #236: And who was that lady we saw at Comic Con?
As things heat up at Comic Con '08, The Big Announcements come fast and furious. We don't just report them, we let you share the exact moment in time when they happen, like:
* Kevin Smith wowing the DC Nation with news on his Batman project
* William Katt bringing The Greatest American Hero back into comics
* Mortal Kombat Vs DC - just who are the players?
And yes, that was comedian Margaret Cho seen on the con floor? Yes, and she's joins us here, too so Press The Button
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Thu Jul 24, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Buffy Reunion? Why Not!
Episode #235: We Explore All Things Joss Whedon
It's the first full day of Comic Con '08 and we continue our Broadcasts direct from ComicMix Central on the floor of the show. From the madness, we offer:
- David Gallaher and Steve Ellis from the award winning High Moon webcomic and how they came together to create the Zuda phenomenon
- Marsia Powers, Mistress of Whedonoplis talks About All Things Joss including the solution to a Buffy or Angel reunion.
Go on Press The Button or do we have to stake you?
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Thu Jul 24, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Preview Night At Comic Con
Episode #234: Direct From The Floor Of The Pop Culture Event Of The Year
It's Preview Night at San Diego ComicCon!
The doors opened to the first lucky badge holders on this sell out weekend and we take you along with the first of our special extended ComicMix Radio broadcasts.
Join us as:
- ComicMix Editor In Chief, Mike Gold, joins us as our special co-host with news on the Big Plans we have here at SDCC
- Nixon's Pals
Creator Chris Burnham talks comic projects new and future
- We meet Kid Flash - really
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Tue Jul 22, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Battlestar Galactica Heads Back To SciFi
Episode #233:But No Word On Caprica
The next time someone asks you "When is Battlestar coming back?" you have an answer and we give it to you here, plus:
- Two Final Crisis sell outs
- Len Wein joins Bloodfire
- Lots of new comics and DVDs all hit the stores
And remember, ComicMix Radio will be broadcasting direct from the floor of ComicCon 2008 starting tomorrow night (Wednesday) for Preview Night. We will have extended broadcasts every day right through Sunday, and to join us all you have to do is Press the Button!
Don't forget you can always subscribe to ComicMix Radio podcasts via or RSS!
Sat Jul 19, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Joss Whedon And The Origin Of Doctor Horrible
Episode #232:What Do You Do When You Are On Strike?
If you weren't waiting to see a Batman screening this week, you were probably trying to download an episode of Doctor Horrible's Sing Along Blog, and let's face it, both were worth the wait. In a Comicmix Exclusive, Joss Whedon spills were it all started and how a little whim became an internet phenomenon plus:
- Boom! gives it away
- Bring comics back to Comic Con
- Vertigo flips their sell-outs
So how long did it take you to start humming the songs from Doctor Horrible? Wait until you Press the Button!
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Thu Jul 17, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Dark Knight Breaks Box Office Records
Episode #231: In 72 hours it will be "Iron WHO"??
And there hasn't even been a showing yet. We've got some interesting facts and figures in how the next Batman film is poised to make movie history over the next 72 hours, plus:
- Lost and The Justice League both get Emmy nominations
- You might be Spider-Man on Broadway
- Girls + Monsters = IDW's The Claws Come Out
Our warmup act for San Diego continues with a few new surprises - just Press the Button!
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Tue Jul 15, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Joss Owns the Web!
Episode #230: It's all Whedon and Comic-Con this time around...
So how many times today have you tried to see Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and failed? While you're waiting, let us cover that and the next Joss Whedon movie on the way, plus:
- All things San Diego including exclusive black and white TMNT figures
- Invincible moves to your mobile phone
- Our weekly rundown of the new comics and DVDs, including Dan DiDio's poll on "Who Should Be The Next Flash?"
And before you Press the Button be sure to check out the Joss Whedon interview on ComicMix and remember he joins us on our broadcast later this week!
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Sat Jul 12, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Kick-Starting The Ultimate Universe
Episode #229: Heroes, Ghostbusters, Marvel and more...
Late books and creator changes have plagued this once untouchable Marvel brand, but this summer both talent and publisher are dedicated to bringing it back to the glory days. At the front line is Brian Michael Bendis, who began it all with Ultimate Spider-Man, and has a lot to say on how the video game will tie into the title, why creators are late and the possibility of an Ultimate What If, plus
- New Heroes webisodes this week
- More new anime and Lost come to the Sci Fi Channel
- Where have those Ghostbusters guys been, anyway?
Before you Press the Button, please note Bendis is NOT the guy in the banana suit,
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Hellboy II - Bring On The Monsters!
Episode #228: Hellboy returns, Girls With Slingshots gets a print run and more...
Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro says that his love for big burley creatures goes back to the days of Swamp Thing and the creations of Jack Kirby. How does he translate this to film and what was it like acting "with" these creatures? Hellboy stars Ron Perlman and Selma Blair relate their experiences, plus:
- Girls With Slingshots in print and more on the way
- A free trip to San Diego - but you have to hurry!
- Exterminators moves to Showtime and Hiding In Time heads to the big screen
It all starts when you press the button!
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Tue Jul 8, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Final Crisis - A Guide (Sort Of)
Episode #227: Batman sells out, Youngblood plays the recap game and more...
A lot of comic fans have found that the biggest reaction to DC's Final Crisis has been "Huh?". Executive Editor, Dan DiDio gives us his take on what it's all about and where it's going, plus:
- Batman RIP scores another sell out
- Youngblood gives you a chance to play "catch-up"
- Smallville finally moves ahead in the Superman mythos
Our world famous tour of this new comics and DVDs starts when you Press the Button!
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