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Sun Jan 13, 2008 — by Mike Raub
Broadcast blog's weekly wound-up
All the links from the stories you listen to...
Political bally ho and slightly skewed polls have driven us the web to be entertained this week. Let us share our links from our podcasts:
- More fun than Bill O’Reily, we have Atom Films election-themed site of games, music videos and gags. Our favorite is the Kung-Fu game which invites players to choose their favorite candidate and take them into battle against a political enemy (that Hilary has a mean round house kick!)
- Archie Comics' new expanded web site is live. There are expanded message areas for all their titles and most of their individual characters like That Wilkin Boy, Dilton, Captain Sprocket, and even Reggie. By the way, all posts will be read by a member of the Archie Comics staff prior to posting so that parents will be able to feel safe when their children are visiting the Archie Comics site.
- Virgin Comics’ sold-out Dan Dare #1 can now be seen online as part of their Widescreen Digital Comic Book series. Segments are being posted every Monday and Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dan Dare #2 should still be in comic stores now and #3 is scheduled to street on January 23rd. Virgin Comics’ Dan Dare is written, of course, Garth Ennis which probably explains the sell-out.
- Yoko Ono introduced the new John Lennon Educational Tour Bus at CES last week and you can see it, plus the tour schedule, at http://www.lennonbus.org/. The goal of the bus is to provide kids with a free hands-on opportunity to create and record their own music, produce videos and take digital photos, and will continue to offer tours and workshops. Throughout 2008 the bus, which features a recording studio and a range of great state-of-the-art equipment, will make stops at high schools, colleges and university campuses, and retailers.
Back on the Broadcast in a couple of days with our rundown of new comics & DVDs, then later on we continue our poll for “favorite hero”. This time we get a response not from a comic creator, but an actual character himself. Catch it on ComicMix Radio this week!
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 — by Mike Raub
The Love And Capes lowdown on the ComicMix podcast!
Love and Capes, Thom Zahler, Dan Dare goes online, Yoko
Even guy (and girls) who wear tights and capes need a little romance, but as Lois Lane will tell you, it isn't easy to achieve. One popular indy comics explores the subject with humor and hits the mark every time - Love And Capes! In case you might have missed the title, we talk to creator Thom Zahler and even do some fantasy casting for a L&C Tv series - Plus:
- Dan Dare goes online
- DC and Marvel each chalk up another sell out
- Yoko actually creates the "magic bus"
We know you're a big softie at heart - so Press The Button!
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Thu Jan 10, 2008 — by Mike Raub
Teen Titans' Jamal Igle Speaks!
Jamal Igle, Teen Titans, IDW Star Trek, Archie
Who's your hero?
Starting today, that's a question ComicMix is posing to a number of folks inside the comics industry and then sharing the results with you.
DC mainstay Jamal Igle steps up for the first crack at the query with some interesting results. Here's a hint – his fave isn't on this Teen Titans cover, but he is INSIDE.
Plus:
- IDW unleashes their Second Stage for Star Trek!
- Archie upgrades their web presence in a big way!
- What comics were big sellers for the holidays? We've got your list!
All that and more is just a Button Press away!
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Thu Jan 10, 2008 — by Mike Raub
Fantastic Four – The Cave Painting?
Artists honor Stan Lee
Stan Lee on acid?
Well, not really, but it might be as close as you’ll ever come. Recently, Gallery 1988 and Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles hosted a tribute night to Stan with artists like Ruben Rude, Travis Lampe, Brandon Bird, Patrick Gannon, Misha, Angry Woebots and others paid through reinterpretations of some of his most famous characters. Proceeds from the night went to The Hero Initiative. You can see a gallery of the results here, but stay away from the brown M&Ms!
Tip of the ComicMix fedora to Allan Lamberti of 95.9-TheFox in Norwalk CT for digging this one up!
Tue Jan 8, 2008 — by Mike Raub
Say It's So, GI Joe!
Ras Al Ghul, GI Joe movie gets Wayans brother
The world is back in order and comic books are on their regular schedule again with a nice array of four color fun flooding into the comic stores this week, and a sizable stack of DVDs as well. ComicMix Radio steps up to the plate and fearlessly combs through them all!
Plus:
• It's a grand slam sell out for the Ras Al Ghul story arc
• GI Joe gets a Wayons in the cast
• If you are burned out on Primaries, relief and a few laughs are just a click away
Press The Button and we'll let you off the hook for at least one of your New Year's resolutions!
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Sun Jan 6, 2008 — by Mike Raub
McFarlane, Sim, Kirkman, and Pigs? Oh my!
Hot links from ComicMixRadio
Less than a week into the New Year and our monitor screen is already covered in sticky notes. Stand by for Operation Clean Up!
If you are one of the fans who want a look at its eagerly anticipated Todd McFarlane Productions' The Simpsons Series 2 Action Figure Assortment then simply click here. As we told you, it isn't just a few jpegs. The site has complete details on the figures, including their specifications and a number of high-quality, full-color photographs of the finished pieces, as well as photos of the packaging. The site also includes QuickTime VR movies of the figures and handy list of available retailers.
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Sat Jan 5, 2008 — by Mike Raub
X-Men, Superman Lose Heavy Talent!
Arcana's American Wasteland, Kirkman bails on Ultimate X-Men, Singers bails on Superman, Lost Girls goes European
What could be more Apple Pie America than an eighteen wheel big rig flying down the highway? Toss in a vampire apocalypse and you've got Arcana studio's American Wasteland – ComicMix Radio takes you behind the wheel of this great indy horror comic.
Plus:
• Robert Kirkman bails on Ultimate X-Men
• Bryan Singer bails on Superman
• Lost Girls goes European
• 25 films chosen to outlast all of mankind
Press The Button and we'll let you blow the horn on the big truck!

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Thu Jan 3, 2008 — by Mike Raub
Dave Sim and Captain America!
Martk Tatulli, Lio, Dave Sim, Lost trailer, 24 lives in a comic, What REALLY happened to Captain America
The concept of a "silent" or pantomime comic strip isn't exactly new (Little King anyone?) but creator Mark Tatulli has combined the concept with the wondrous imagination of a little boy in his daily Lio. ComicMix Radio lets Mark tell the story of where Lio came from and what's coming up.
Plus:
- Dave Sim is back and this sure ain't Cerebus
- Get ready for another Lost trailer
- 24 lives in another new comic
- We figured out what really happened to Captain America
And you won't find out unless you Press The Button!
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Tue Jan 1, 2008 — by Mike Raub
Thar Was The Year That Was
Todd McFarlane, Simpson, Image restarts Golden Age of Comics, 2007 Cool and Not So
The ball has dropped and Time Square is swept clean, but ComicMix Radio wants to be among the last to drive a nail into 2007 with our own lists of the Cool and the Not So, including our choice for one of the most under appreciated runs in comics (and the picture gives it away) .
Plus:
• It's quality over quantity this week in our list of new comics and DVDs, which might give you a chance to catch up on all the stuff you bought in December
• Todd McFarlane shows off The Simpsons
• Image restarts The Golden Age Of Comics
Pressing The Button now is even cooler than it was last year!
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Sat Dec 29, 2007 — by Mike Raub
Logan Gets Mr Bean's Girl
Titans & the Flash change-ups!
Some important Wolverine casting news and our list of late comics end the year and ComicMix Radio covers it all!
Plus:
• Marv Wolfman comes back to The Titans – sort of
• Mark Waid splits from The Flash
• The Justice League director may not "get it"
And Sean McKeever shares what he enjoyed reading in 2007.
Press The Button now and we promise to save you from Zombie Dick Clark!
Thu Dec 27, 2007 — by Mike Raub
Young X-Men - fact or rumor?
ComicMix Radio Is In The Air!
As the Big Ball looms over Times Square for next week's plunge, ComicMix Radio begins our series of "What Were Your Favorite Comics Of 2007?" with today's rundown from DC and Marvel writer Paul Storrie.
Plus:
• Young X-Men - fact or rumor?
• The NY Comic Con begins building their guest list
• Dean Koontz Frankenstein lumbers into comics
And what did you enjoy reading in 2007? Right after you Press The Button, post a comment or write us direct here (podcast@comicmix.com) and we'll share it with the world for you!
Tue Dec 25, 2007 — by Mike Raub
Merry Of The Merriest
ComicMix Radio Is In The Air For Yuletide Wonder!
Get out from under the tree and come share a little pop culture joy as ComicMix Radio lays out this week's huge list of new comics and DVDs available to both the naughty and the nice. Plus:
• Straw Men is headed into the comics in 2008
• Freddy, Jason and Ash are sell outs!
• Nickelodeon splits in two
• Can you guess what our favorite holiday movie is? It was in the theaters nineteen years ago today!
Come on, it's Christmas - do we really have to ask you to Press The Button?
Sun Dec 23, 2007 — by Mike Raub
Hot Who Links and Much More!
ComicMixRadio's Present To You!
OK, so we get a little sappy this time of year. Just bear with us and accept ComicMix Radio's gift of some cool web links. And in the spirit of giving, a few of these haven't even made it to the podcast yet!
Sat Dec 22, 2007 — by Mike Raub
Two Girls And A Lot Of Magic....
ComicMix Radio Is In The Air!
When you stop to think about it, there are a lot of similarities in the stories of Dorothy and Alice and now the connection is much deeper than we ever imagined. The critically acclaimed indy series Oz – Wonderland Chronicles might have passed you by, take a minute for ComicMix Radio as we preview the title with one of the creators. Plus:• It's finally a Merry Middle Earth Christmas
• Got an idea for a super heroine? Shadowline is listening!
• It's seven-in-a-row for The X-Men arc "The Messiah Complex"
Press The Button now, and pass the eggnog!
Thu Dec 20, 2007 — by Mike Raub
A Little Song, A Little Dance, A Little Romance Down Your....
ComicMix Radio Is In The Air!
Simon & Kirby not withstanding, romance in the comics isn't easy to come by – and today ComicMix Radio is happy to introduce you to a creator who is trying to change that by bring the romantic comedy genre to a four panel daily web comic. Meet the creator of You'll Have That – as well as the lady who inspires him! Plus:
• *Poof* Harry Dresden gets set to appear in comics
• Come talk TV at MySpace
• The new Transformers series premieres in just days
The kind of fun that money can't buy awaits you once you Press The Button!
