Articles by mike-raub
Sat Jun 28, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Wizard World Chicago Day Two - Sadness and Confusion
Episode #222: A death in the family, and strange news...
Saddened by the loss of Michael Turner, activity here in Chicago got off to a slow start today. Things, however, took a left turn when Dynamic Forces dropped the news that they were the new publishers of the Judge Dredd/2000AD line as well as The Phantom. Fans and fellow publishers were all shocked at the announcement and you get it right here, plus:
-- Gail Simone spills on The Secret Six
-- The future of Shazam
-- More summer reading to hunt down...
Join us on the floor by just pressing the button!
Fri Jun 27, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Direct From Chicago - Marvel Exclusives and Sneak Peeks
Episode #221: Marvel's announcements kick off Day One in Chicago
It's the first of our special broadcasts from the floor at Wizard World Chicago, and Marvel began the day with a few announcements, which we detail here. Also be sure to check out our ComicMix report on the "Mondo Marvel" panel posted earlier today.
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Grab Some Comics and Head West!
Episode #220: Chicago calls and Supergirl answers...
Wizard World Chicago begins in just two days and we have almost 100 things to help pass the time - most of which are new comics and DVDs in the stores hours from now, plus:
-- Another Supergirl - the Peter David version - is headed back to DC
-- Bane joins The Secret Six
-- Get ready for The Marvel Super Hero Squad and the "Wacky Adventures of Wolvie"
Don't forget - we will be broadcasting direct from Wizard World on Friday, Saturday & Sunday (there will be no Thursday 'cast this week) so you won't miss a thing. Hurry and Press the Button - we have to pack!
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Sat Jun 21, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Marvel's History Beautifully Bound
Episode #219: Believe it or not, it's just Marvel!
DK Publishing has announced Marvel Chronicles, a high-end hardcover that takes fans from the '40s to the present day in Marvel history with a few interesting twists. Comic historian Peter Sanderson, one of the creators of the project, gives us an exclusive look at this "must have" goodie, plus:
-- The next Transformers saga is ready, but where are the Autobots?
-- Kick Ass out of print - again
-- Greatest American Hero in comics
Okay, stop singing "Believe It Or Not" and press the button!
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Kicking Off An Award-Winning Summer
Episode #218: Harvey Awards, EZ Street, Kyle Baker and more...
School is out, the weather is warm and the Harvey Award nominations brought us great news! Congratulations to Robert Tinnell and Marc Wheatley of EZ Street for their well-deserved recognition. Now sit back and meet the lady who is putting "boobage" into comics this summer, plus
-- Kyle Baker tells us what is it like to host The Harveys
-- Three Delivery Comes to Nicktoons
-- And yes, Garfield is back
We admit it , two out of three aren't bad - just press the button!
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: The Hulk's Kid Goes Hollywood!
Episode #217: Robotech gets moving!
So you were pleasantly surprised at The Incredible Hulk, and you still can't shake that ending to Battlestar: Galactica. There is nothing better to do than plunge on with this week's latest batch of new comics and DVDs, plus:
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: To Hulk Or Not To Hulk
Episode #216: Six cubed, or the powers of the beast
This weekend, comic fans are trying to decide of the promise of a clean slate are true and if the stigma of that last movie can be wiped from their memory so they can enjoy The Incredible Hulk on the big screen. Actor Tim Roth, the film's resident heavy, gives us his take why a ticket is a good investment and we also get a little "wish" from Marvel Studios on what might be a way cool comic to next get the Hollywood treatment, plus:
- Ultimate Origins #1 gone for good
- Vincent Price creeps into comics
- A new DC movie and not from Warner Brothers
Pressing the Button will make us happy - and you will like us when we are happy!
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Feeling the Rush From MoCCA
Episode #215: The art festival report, Marvel news and more...
Meet award-winning publisher and writer Tyler Chin-Tanner and step into his fast-paced world of adrenaline, as well as the upcoming American Terrorist. Tyler was just one of the people we met at MoCCA -- before things got "hot," plus:
-- Marvel adds a cover to Invincible Iron Man
-- Fox revamps their fall TV lineup
-- Chuck Dixon and DC = splitsville
Kindly press the button and away we go!
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Tue Jun 10, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Todd McFarlane and Spawn, Together Again!
Episode #214: Todd and Spawn reunite, while a return is planned for... The Killer Tomatoes?
Todd McFarlane recently announced that he's returning to Spawn, the comic that helped build his empire. In a few months he, along with Image co-founder Whilce Portacio, return to the series and we've got the details, plus:
-- Viper brings back The Killer Tomatoes
-- Patsy Walker gets her soot in the Marvel Universe
-- This week's stellar list of new comics and DVDs
Just press the button and cool off!
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Sat Jun 7, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Action Guaranteed For 'Incredible Hulk'
Episode #213: Louis Leterrier, William Messner-Loebs and more...
No matter what turns up on the big screen next week, The Incredible Hulk will be action-packed. That's the promise we got from director Louis Leterrier, plus:
-- William Messner-Loebs goes Boom!
-- The Hulk producer acquired more comics
-- Baseball cards go digital, but how do we get the gum?
And are you shocked? More sellouts at Marvel. Get the scoop now by pressing the button!
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Thu Jun 5, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Learn to Draw Comics the Kubert Way
Episode #212: Cartooning Kubert-style, plus big news for Cable and Skrullapalooza
For over three decades, Joe Kubert has been nurturing talent and helping them make their way into the world of comics. We talk to the master and see just how his teaching techniques have evolved over the last 30 years, plus:
-- Cable gets King-Sized and Thor goes after The Skrulls
-- Disappointments for fans of Rescue Me and Torchwood
-- Sign up now - to save Dollhouse?
Are you ready for Hellboy shoes? Really? Just press the button!
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Tue Jun 3, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Marvel Trumps With Another King
Episode #211: Marvel takes a 'Stand' and MtG gets a makeover...
While the second run of Dark Tower is coming to a close, Marvel has another Stephen King project in the wings -- one that will please his fans new and old, plus:
-- The Scarecrow moves to Heroes
-- Magic: The Gathering gets a big makeover
-- Another great week of new comics and DVDs, including Secret Invasion and the debut of DC's Trinity
M-O-O-N spells "Press the Button!"
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Sat May 31, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Next On Deck - The Incredible Hulk!
Episode #210: Will the Jade Giant smash?
Direct from Book Expo 2008 in LA, one of the biggest questions on the floor actually involves The Incredible Hulk movie set to open in just under two weeks. Will Marvel Studios hit another homer or end up batting .500 at the end of the summer? We begin our coverage with a frank talk with the movie's producer, Gale Anne Hurd, plus:
- More on Devil's Due Publishing and a preview of their newest series
- Disney gets back into comics
- Clear the bookshelves for some amazing works from Joe Simon
And we manage to do a Hulk story without a reference to Lou Ferrigno - honest? Press the button and you'll see!
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Thu May 29, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Plans of The Devil!
Episode #209: Devil's Due, Ultimates 3, Tommy Lee and Gail Simone...
As the summer approaches, Devil's Due is well on the way to hitting the convention scene as the hottest indy publisher in the marketplace.
We have a full preview of the projects that will push them to the top, plus:
- Marvel crams Ultimates 3 into a new package
- Tommy Lee gets animated
- Gail Simone gets her revenge
All that and the Return of Michael Myers (not the funny one) - better press the button!
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Tue May 27, 2008 — by Mike Raub
ComicMix Radio: Grab Your Wallets, Kids - We've Got Comics!
Episode #208: Long-awaited issues hit shelves while BSG and Indy 4 go big!
While you're back to daily grind today, take solace in the fact that, in 48 hours, your local comic shop will be filled with a pile of surprises -- including many of the titles we've been waiting on! We cover them all, plus:
-- Indy conquers the box office - big!
-- A second Watchmen movie set for 2009
-- Battlestar Galactica sees ratings glory!
It's a four-day week anyway - so kill a little time and press the button!
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