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"Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark," the Broadway bound musical powered by U2's Bono and the Edge, has secured its financing and named actor Reeve Carney as Spider-Man/Peter Parker.

Is Abrams Preparing To Invade Inner Space?

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Hasbro's recently acquired Micronauts line is not only gearing up for a fresh toy line - J.J. Abrams, the man behind "Lost" and the new "Star Trek" movie is in talks to produce a movie based on the popular action figures.

Hurwitz Takes His "Vengeance"

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In writer Gregg Hurwitz' "Vengeance of Moon Knight," the title character has finally figured out how to be a hero, but the troubled vigilante's past is about to come back to haunt him in the form of a resurrected archenemy.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Black Terror" #5

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Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents this exclusive preview of "Black Terror" #5, from the creative team of Alex Ross, Phil Hester and Jonathan Lau, in stores next Wednesday, November 11.

Comic Book Legends Revealed

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It's a special all-music edition of COMIC BOOK LEGENDS REVEALED this week, as Brian delves into the legends involving Irving Berlin, "Mad Magazine," The Cars, Tom Orzechowski, Eclipso and more!

Spider-Man Musical's Fate Nearly Decided?

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ROBOT 6 is reporting that the much delayed "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" Broadway musical's fate, long plagued by financial uncertainty, may reach some sort of determination before this weekend.

Staying Vigilant with "Community's" Danny Pudi

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CBR News lit the Bat-signal and Danny Pudi answered the call. The comedic actor talks about his recent portrayal as Batman in the recently aired Halloween episode of NBC's new hit comedy, "Community."

Marvel Reaches Out To Retailers

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Along with its new web-based publishing initiatives, the direct market giant has created a new online resource for comic shops featuring customizable features that allow retailers to create their own Marvel websites.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Viking" #4

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Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presents this exclusive 7 page preview of "Viking" #4, the latest issue from the acclaimed series by co-creators Ivan Brandon and Nic Klein, in stores November 11.

Marvel's "Siege" Trailer

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Marvel has released the official trailer for "Siege," the next Avengers event, pitting Norman Osborn against the might of Asgard. "Siege," by the team of Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel, launches this December.

Jim Hall signing at Comics & Collectibles 11/5/2009

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Come down to Comics & Collectibles on Saturday, November 28th and meet Star Wars: Purge -- Seconds to Die artist Jim Hall. The signing takes place from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Comics & Collectibles
4730 Poplar #2
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-7171
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365 Samurai and a Few Bowls of Rice

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A new Desktops download is available at DarkHorse.com

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Abe Sapien: The Haunted Boy

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A new Desktops download is available at DarkHorse.com

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow

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A new Desktops download is available at DarkHorse.com

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Conan the Cimmerian

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Rapture

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Star Wars: Purge - Seconds to Die

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A new Desktops download is available at DarkHorse.com

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Groo: The Hogs of Horder #1

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You probably think Groo the Wanderer is the most destructive force in his world. Not so! Even at his most inept, Groo cannot destroy a village faster than the Hogs of Horder. Theirs is an evil species that has existed forever, and that spreads death and annihilation to this day. They control your mind, they control your body, and worst of all, they control your money. So what happens when Groo comes nose to nose with them? Find out in this latest Groo miniseries from the same award-winning people who do every Groo miniseries: Sergio Aragons and Mark Evanier with the aid of Stan Sakai and Tom Luth!

* The prior Groo miniseries, Hell on Earth, has been nominated for the 2009 Eisner award for Best Limited Series!

Groo the Wanderer returns!

Predator #3

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While the guns-for-hire of Graham Directive Security knew they were entering a third-world war zone when they signed on, they never bargained for stumbling into the middle of an interplanetary blood feud. After barely surviving a brutal firefight with a squad of Predator soldiers, Thorpe and Briggs hightail it to the GDS compound only to find their base under siege by the offworld marauders. Thorpe and his crew havent got a prayer of survival -- that is, they wouldnt if they didnt have the most unlikely ally in the universe.

Blood is in the air as Predator returns to comics with extreme prejudice in a deadly new series written by John Arcudi (Aliens, B.P.R.D.) and illustrated by Javier Saltares (Ghost Rider).

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Dark Horse Predator series.

Star Wars: Legacy #41 -- Rogue's End

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The Galactic Alliances Rogue Squadron is on a mission to rescue a group of Mon Calamari refugees, but the Rogues may be forced to retreat when both the Sith and a Mandalorian bounty hunter create complications. One of the Rogues, Hondo Karr, takes center stage on this risky job -- from which at least one member of the squad will not return . . .

The Legacy-era Rogue Squadron in action!

Episode 229 - BSG Spectacular with Luciana Carro, Aaron Douglas & Michael Hogan! Plus, a Ben Templesmith Drive-By!

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Reviews: Casper and the Spectrals #1, World's Finest #1, Jennifer Love Hewitt's Music Box #1

It's a Battlestar Galactica spectacular as Jimmy chatted with Luciana Carro ("Kat"), Aaron Douglas ("Chief") and Michael Hogan ("Tigh") at the recent Big Apple Comic-Con. He also had a quick chat with Ben Templesmith over drinks last week in which Ben dropped an exclusive! News includes convention craziness about SDCC, Angouleme, and Heroes, Marvel on iPhones, Liefeld & McFarlane together again, Heroes kills off major character, Tennant's last Doctor Who episodes, a yankee-fied Being Human and more!

Episode 228 - Happy Halloween with Emily Hagins (Pathogen) and Aaron Marshall (Zombie Girl)

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Reviews: Justice League of America #38, Angel Vs. Frankenstein

Young filmmaker Emily Hagins joins us to discuss her film Pathogen. She wrote/directed it when she was 11. Now 17 (as of today..HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY!), she is working on new films and continuing to grow as a filmmaker. Aaron Marshall joins us as well to discuss the documentary, Zombie Girl, that he did following Emily around in her feature film directorial debut of Pathogen. The boys talk about the recent Doomsday Film Fest. And, uh-oh...Tony Lee and Ben Templesmith are in town so Jimmy is off to join them later. Expect stories next week! News includes 30 Days of Night sequel, Nick buys the Turtles, Newsarama sold, Deadpool Corps., Dollhouse delayed, Iowa hates zombies, etc.

Episode 227 - Big Apple Con with Melody Anderson, Erin Gray, and Miracle Laurie

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Reviews: Beyond the Wall #1, Anchor #1, Blackbeard: Legend of the Pyrate King #1, Where the Wild Things Are

Alison Rosen joins us via Skype to recap her time at the Big Apple Con with Jimmy. We did a little video for you as well. Check it out below. Joe also attended the show and chatted with many comic folks. Jimmy interviewed many folks and you'll hear him with Melody Anderson (Flash Gordon), Erin Gray (Buck Rogers) and Miracle Laurie (Dollhouse). He also talked to Battlestar stars Michael Hogan ("Col. Tigh"), Aaron Douglas ("Chief Tyrol) and Luciana Carro ("Kat") which you'll hear in a couple of weeks. News includes the Comic-Con wars, Favreau not on Avengers film, Calvin & Hobbes at MoCCA, JSA on Smallville, MarvelFest 09, Tara McPherson at Dr. Sketchy's and more.

Episode 226 - Kevin Conn Baltimore Con Recap

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Reviews: Haunt #1, X-Babies #1, Planetary #27

Kevin Conn (a.k.a. Lava-Roid) attended the Baltimore Comic-Con and joins us in studio to give his recap. Jimmy gives a lesson on the ethics of contacting someone famous via their friend and Joe tells us of the wedding he attended over the weekend. No, not his own. News includes Battlestar Galactica: The Plan update, SDCC preview night sold out, Bellydance/Comic convention, Gravel, Singer back to X-Men, Marge Simpson in Playboy, Diamond retailer summit highlights and more!

Episode 225 - Doomsday Film Festival & Gay Bride of Frankenstein

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Reviews: Astro City: Astra Special #1, Die Hard: Year One #1, sky Pirates of Neo Terra #1, Zombieland

Doomsday Film Festival directors Andrew Miller and Kristana Textor join Joe in studio to discuss the upcoming horror fest. Meanwhile, Jimmy has drinks and chats with Dana Aber, Ashley Kate Adams and Jeremiah James from the cast of The Gay Bride of Frankenstein. Jimmy talks of his deadly plague and new niece Chloe! News includes The Guild comic book, new Doctor Who logo, Transformers 3, a dark Mickey Mouse, Archie gets Betty too (told ya) and more!

Episode 224 - Zombieland with Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick

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Reviews: Underground #1, Spider-Woman #1, Beautiful Creatures #1. New fall shows of Heroes, Family Guy, Flash Forward, The Simpsons, The Cleveland Show, etc.

Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick join us to discuss the upcoming film starring Woody Harrelson. We also talk some of their upcoming projects like Venom and Earth vs. Moon. And we hear about what it's like to hang with William Shatner. Jimmy is on The Daily Alison with Alison Rosen (last week's guest)and gets an Absinthe infused visit from Molly Crabapple and the Dr. Sketchy's crew. News includes Splatterman, Ignatz awards at SPX, Lil' Batman, Daredevil reboot, Wolverine and 007 hate cell phones, Primeval returns, Free Enterprise 2 and trouble with the new V TV series.

Episode 223 - CNI One Shot! Cassidy Freeman (Tess Mercer on Smallville)

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Smallville star Cassidy Freeman ("Tess Mercer") joined us for a phoner to discuss the upcoming season 9, her character, musical background, hanging with Allison Mack, and making Zod kneel before her! Tune in to this interview first and then check out the season premiere of Smallville tonight on the CW at 8pm EST.

Episode 222 - Alison Rosen (The Daily Alison) & Michael Emerson Drive by

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Reviews: Beasts of Burden #1, Vengeance of Moon Knight #1, X-Men Legacy Annual #1

In studio guest, Alison Rosen, joins us for another "Converting to Comicdom" segment. Did we convert her? You'll have to tune in to find out! It's another loooooooooooong episode so please forgive. 'Twas lotsa fun though! Alison is hilarious, smart and charming so I'm sure you will dig the extra CNI goodness that came out of it. Good friend Michael Emerson ("Ben Linus" on Lost) also joins us at the beginning of the show via phone to discuss his recent Emmy win! News includes Jack Kirby's kids suing for Marvel hero rights, Shin Chan creator's death, Archie Andrews gets an agent, Notorious MSG in a videogame, UK Jedi woes, a Roddenberry Apple computer for sale and more!

Episode 221 - Ella Thomas (The Surrogates)

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Reviews: Sweet Tooth #1, Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Strange Tales #1, Vampirella #1

The smart, hilarious and all around lovely Ella Thomas joins us to discuss her role in the upcoming film, The Surrogates. The boys had a blast geeking out with her and there may have been a wedding that took place during the interview between Ella and Jimmy. You'll have to listen to find out! The guys lament over the passing of Patrick Swayze, get a quick visit from Kevin Conn-Yay, VMA's, Kevin Smith's tweet-a-thon and more. Joe gives his recap of his spy mission in Europe. He tells of time in Spain, France, Amsterdam and The UK. What's this about a giant urinal in Amsterdam? News includes the new DC Entertainment, NYCC/NYAF, JLA Crisis DVD, Joss Whedon updates, Alan Moore on Marvelman, Guy Ritchie to direct Lobo movie, Bryan Fuller & Bryan Singer team up, Jamie Tanner creates comics with you, and more!

Episode 220 - A few of our favorite things

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Reviews: The Incredible Hulk Vol 3. #601 , The Spider: Judgement Knight #1

Joe has headed off on another super secret spy mission, so we decided to record this episode on the same night as last week's. No news, interview or feedback this week. Kevin Conn (Unemployed Skeletor, Lava Roid) joins us in studio to hang and talk about our favorite comics, TV show and films. The X-Men's Cannonball brings his redneck self into the conversation several times as well.

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