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Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:11PM
[EDITOR'S NOTE: As San Diego Comic-Con gets crazier and crazier, so does the mood of some of our ComicMix contributors. Case in point, the following ComicMix Six list that appeared in the queue earlier today from contributor Arthur Tebbel, who I've only managed to glimpse as he sprints from one panel to the next throughout the weekend. Here, Arthur offers up his thoughts on the six groups that he could do without at this year's Comic-Con. -RM]…
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Wed May 21, 2008 10:29AM
In a previous edition of ComicMix Six, I set forth my picks for The Worst Movies Adapted from Comic Books. Now, because a "worst" list is nothing without a "best" list, I've assembled another one for you. This time around, I'm casting the spotlight on the opposite of bad movies and highlighting The Best Movies Adapted from Comic Books.
In contrast to the worst films, these stellar examples of cinematic goodness are not only…
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Tue May 6, 2008 11:15AM
It should come as no surprise that Hollywood studios often turn to the pages of comic books and graphic novels for source material -- especially for action-packed summer releases like Iron Man.
Some of these films, such as Iron Man, Batman Begins, Spider-Man 2 or X-Men 2, achieve a great deal of commerical and critical success. In addition, they're also embraced by comic book fans as great examples of what comic book movies should be.…
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Wed Jul 9, 2008 10:29AM
In previous editions of ComicMix Six, we've rounded up everything from Political Campaigns in Comics to Celebrity Team-Ups. This Friday marks the newest milestone for Mike Mignola's Hellboy franchise, with the movie sequel Hellboy 2: The Golden Army hitting theaters, so this week's list focuses on Mignola's most popular creation.
The evil-fighting demon named "Hellboy" has been one of the most successful new superheroes introduced in…
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Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:09PM
Sometimes the villain wins.
Sure, you might stick them in jail -- or an asylum -- for what they've done. You could even throw them off a rooftop, leaving them paralyzed for life. But that won't change the fact that they already did it. They scored a victory, even if it was short-lived.
The Joker is definitely a villain with a better track record than most. Lex Luthor may have become President and nearly destroyed Superman a few times. But he…
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Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:48AM
The world of comic book super-heroes and costumed villains is a dangerous one. And sometimes, you don't make it out alive.
We all remember the tragic loss of Bucky Barnes when he was blown up while trying to disarm a bomb (although he turned up alive again as a cyborg a few years ago). We can still recall the tragic loss of Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow (who was literally resurrected not too long ago). We've reminisced about the sacrifice of…
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Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:14PM
The first sentient race of the DC Universe eventually became nearly-immortal beings of celestial energy, beings now known as the Old Gods. Eventually, there came a time when the Old Gods died and their planet, the "Third World", was destroyed. After many ages, the remnants of this world formed into two new planets, collectively called the "Fourth World." There was the peaceful and beautiful New Genesis, watched over by Izaya…
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Wed Apr 2, 2008 12:01PM
Yes, we've all heard the big news: Skrulls have invaded the world. They're everywhere, hidden from magic and telepathy, ready to do their worst. They've infiltrated the highest levels of government and they've replaced all of our planet's best and brightest with sleeper agents, ready to bring down all that we hold dear.
But that doesn't mean you should be worried.
Here at ComicMix, we know that the Skrull Empire doesn't exactly have the best…
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Wed Jun 4, 2008 12:15PM
[EDITOR'S NOTE: In previous editions of ComicMix Six, our contributors have given you their lists of comics' top political campaigns, the best and worst movies based on comics, and even a few reasons why a Skrull invasion isn't anything to worry about.
This week, we have a special guest contributor, Vinnie Bartilucci, whose name can often be seen in the comment sections here on ComicMix. We thought he had a great idea for this week's list, so…
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Wed May 28, 2008 10:29AM
[EDITOR'S NOTE: In previous editions of ComicMix Six, our contributors have given you their lists of comics' top political campaigns, the best and worst movies based on comics, and even a few reasons why a Skrull invasion isn't anything to worry about.
This week, ComicMix Media Goddess Martha Thomases ranks some of comics' most desirable -- but unattainable -- men, and the reasons why they always remain just out of reach. -RM]
Some of us yearn…
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:39PM
There's an upcoming story in the Superman/Batman title that will involve our long-eared Dark Knight getting superhuman abilities (albeit, temporarily). Writers Michael Green and Mike Johnson have been doing great work on the title, so this promises to be an entertaining tale.
But did you know that this won't be the first time Batman has been given super-human talents? Here are just some of the more interesting adventures that have occurred when…
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Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:38PM
There have been some sad attempts at live-action super-hero shows over the years. On the other hand, Smallville has done pretty well for itself, going strong for eight seasons now. Heroes on NBC has made many TV fans question what may have been a dismissive attitude towards super-hero stories. And shows such as Buffy, Angel and The Dead Zone have shown that many folks out there enjoy stories about people who have unique abilities and fight…
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Wed May 14, 2008 11:17AM
A while back, I gave you "The Worst Superhero Names in Comics," but now it's time for the other end of the spectrum. Yes, it's time to give the supervillains their due. (Well, those of them with horrible names, that is.)
Oh, and before anyone mentions folks like "Mr. Banjo" and "Captain Nazi," I didn’t include those characters because they were created to fight Captain Marvel back when that character's…
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Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:27PM
[EDITOR'S NOTE: In last week's edition of ComicMix Six, we told you why the Skrulls' "Secret Invasion" probably isn't worth losing sleep over, given our list of the worst moments in Skrull invasion history. This week, we're playing in the sandbox of big events yet again, with a list of reasons why Marvel's recent Civil War event doesn't stack up against one of its popular predecessors, the 1984 series Marvel Super Heroes…
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:39AM
It happens every few years, just like the Olympics or locusts: People lucky enough to live in democracies hold an election.
Sometimes they're voting for a President or a Congressman, and sometimes they're voting for a mayor or dogcatcher. People in comics vote, too, and their choices are often as stupid as ours.
That's why, with primaries on the horizon and campaigns dominating the headlines, we've decided to take a look at some of the most…
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