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Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad HC

July 12, 2011July 12, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

All fans of Evan Dorkin’s Milk and Cheese will be having a wonderful Christmas this year. Dark Horse Comics will publish the Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad Hardcover with a release date of December 21st, 2011.

The hardcover, measuring in at 7” x 11” and 240 pages, should leave a smile on every fan’s face – this writer included. With a retail price of $19.99, this book is a bargain considering how much fun is included within its covers and, at that price, would make a wonderful Christmas gift for all your friends!

Loeb and McGunness reunite on _ _ _ _ _ Reborn!

July 8, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel Comics is being very secretive on the new series that reunites Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness (HULK, Superman/Batman). Currently titled _ _ _ _ _ Reborn, the series is set for a December 2011 release with more info to come at the San Diego Comic Con on Saturday July 23rd.

Batman: Year One Animated Trailer

July 7, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

The first official trailer for the Warner Bros. Animation ‘Batman: Year One’ original animated feature hit the web today. The story is an extremely faithful recreation of the classic Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli which originally ran as a four issue story arc in Batman #404-#407 and was later collected as a trade paperback.

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2011 Harvey Awards Nominations Announced

January 26, 2020July 4, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Today the 2011 Harvey Awards Nominees were announced with the release of the final ballot. The Harvey Awards will be presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con on August 20th, 2011 at the Baltimore Comic-Con in Baltimore, Maryland.

Batman: Arkham City 12 Minute Game Trailer

July 2, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

One of the year’s most anticipated video game titles, Batman: Arkham City, just generated more excitement! A 12 minute long gameplay trailer was released today and it features Catwoman as a fully playable character. You can watch the ‘epic’ trailer below.

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Thor 2 Set For Summer 2013 Release

June 30, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

The sequel to Thor has been officially announced by Disney. Thor 2 is slated for a July 26, 2013 release with Chris Hemsworth reprising his role as Thor. Although the first film was directed by Kenneth Branagh, the sequel will not be shot with him at the helm. Deadline has announced that Branagh “will likely … Read more

R.I.P. – Gene Colan (1926-2011)

January 25, 2020June 27, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

On Thursday June 23rd, 2011, Gene Colan, a comics legend, passed away at the age of 84. He has worked for several different companies and in many differing genres over his almost 70 year career in comics.

Gene has helped bring to life countless characters over the years. Stan Lee and Gene Colan created The Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics. He drew all 70 issues of Tomb of Dracula for Marvel Comics, including helping Marv Wolfman create Blade – a character that went on to be portrayed by Wesley Snipes in three films.

Gene has drawn many high profile Marvel characters including Iron Man (in Tales of Suspense), Dr. Strange, and Daredevil (1966-1973). In the 1980’s he did a lot of work for DC Comics on Batman, Detective Comics, and Night Force.

He was admired by many creators, friends, and fans alike. Here is what they had to say about the man and artist, Gene Colan:

New Captain America Theatrical Trailer

June 23, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

The new theatrical trailer for Joe Johnston’s Captain America: The First Avenger was released today and it features plenty of action. Peggy Carter, who is Captain America’s love interest played by Hayley Atwell, is featured in the trailer. We also get a better look at the villains: Nazis’ deep science division – Hydra and its … Read more

Cool Comic Book Tattoos – Part 2

March 7, 2013June 19, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Since the last post on Comic Book Tattoos was so popular, I decided to compile several more for your viewing pleasure. If you’ve got some cool comic book tattoos yourself, please share them with us – we’d all love to see them!

So without further ado, onto the tattoos!

Spider-Man with Todd McFarlane style webbing.
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X-Men: ReGenesis – The X-Men Split into Two New Titles

June 16, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

After the events of X-Men: Schism, the X-Men are forced to split and choose two paths. Wolverine & The X-Men #1 will be published in October 2011, while Uncanny X-Men #1 will follow in November 2011.

Written by current Wolverine scribe Jason Aaron, Wolverine & The X-Men will be joined by artist Chris Bachalo. Jason tells Marvel.com: