Guiding Lines Archive
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One Hell of a Reboot
He’s been to Madripoor, he’s been to Japan, and he’s even been to outer space. Now, Wolverine is going somewhere he’s never been before—he’s going to Hell.
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Up In the Air
A spate of recent cancellations and recent news from DC corporate about certain Vertigo characters has fans worried about the fate of their favorite comics. Do they have a reason for concern?
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Forever New
New Mutants is the latest X-book to get the Forever treatment. But does it deserve it? Will it sell any better than the ones before? And was Chris Claremont the best choice to write it?
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Not-So-Lame Duck Mayor
The always great Ex Machina is coming to an end. We say goodbye.
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The Dawn of Another Nuclear Age
One of the first Silver Age characters makes his return to comics. This is Doctor Solar’s third chance at life. What’s in store for the character this time?
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Broken Arrow
Green Arrow is getting another revamp. But will this new direction be any better than the last one? Based on the journey DC took to get here, the answer points to no.
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Secondary Predation
The Predator franchise is set for a big screen reboot. Luckily, this coincides with Dark Horse bringing Predator back to comics as well. The latter will set the stage for the former this week.
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Top Secret
The secret is out! Steve Rogers has put together a bunch of heroes to do what no hero team can do, go where no hero team can go. These are just the type of stories that Ed Brubaker masters in.
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More Tales to Astonish
It used to be that only the X-Men were Astonishing. Now, a whole line of Marvel heroes will get to share that adjective.
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Hey Kids Comics
Marvel is rebooting its kid-friendly line of comics. But, after being bought out by the kid-friendliest of companies, there is a little more at stake.
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Keeping The Spirit Up
DC is using the “First Wave” event to try and give The Spirit another shot at a lasting ongoing series. But will this time be any different than the last?
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The Brightest Flash
Barry Allen gets a new series as part of the year-long “Brightest Day” event. But will that be enough for the new Flash series to be a success?
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The Biggest Comic Fan in Britain Finds a New Turf
Jonathan Ross might be the most famous comic book fan in the world, yet not many Americans know who he is. They are about to find out as his new book, Turf, hits stores this week.
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Come With Whedon If You Want to Live
A Whedon gets his chance to work on the Terminator franchise, but it’s not the one you’d expect. Joss might have offered to buy the film rights, but brother Zack is writing the Terminator for Dark Horse.
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Name Your Nemesis
Mark Millar and Steve McNiven reteam once again this week on the creator-owned Nemesis. Will the third time be a charm?
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Vertigo Gets Kinged
Marvel made a big deal about adapting Stephen King’s works into comics. But Vertigo has just one-upped them by have King actually write one of their books. American Vampire hits stores tomorrow.
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IDW Hires the A-Team
Just in time for the covert commandoes making the leap to the big screen, IDW brings the A-Team to comic pages…again.
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Everybody Wave!
Doc Savage. Batman. The Spirit. Three of the most popular names in pulps and comics unite for the first time in a new line of comics from DC. Who will join them and who should?
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No Girls Allowed Redux
Ms. Marvel is set to end with tomorrow’s #50. Is the cancellation proof that female focused comics don’t sell or is the series’ longevity proof otherwise?
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Issues Versus Years
Supergirl’s 50th issue is getting extra pages, all-star creators, and a higher price point. Supergirl’s 50th birthday last year got a whole lot of nothing. Which is more important: years or issues?
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On TV and On Target
Human Target’s return to television means his return to comics as well. We look at the relationship between TV and comics and which version of Human Target will last longer.
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Final Milestone Reached
Milestone Media burst on the scene 16 years ago this month and left abruptly four years after. Now, the original creators are back to wrap things up.
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Part Man, Part Machine, All Comic
In his first film, RoboCop is described as “something that could have appeared in your parent’s comic book.” Well, he did appear in many comics afterward including a return this week.
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Grant, Joe and Vertigo
Grant Morrison has had a lot of up and downs in his mainstream work, but his Vertigo work always seems to shine. We look back on his career as his latest Vertigo effort, Joe the Barbarian, hits stores.
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Universal Coverage
Ed Hannigan might be the most influential artist you never heard of. Hero Initiative is introducing us to the artist this week in a way that helps him out in his time of need.
Preview: The Darkness #86
Sneak peek by Richard Boom
Top Cow offered BF a preview of The Darkness #86. The issue will be available in stores next week, Wednesday, ...
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers Come To Comics This December
Press release by Richard Boom
It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all new original ongoing series! Coming on the heels ...
Preview: Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box #3
Sneak peek by Richard Boom
Top Cow offered BF a preview of Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box #3. The issue will be available in stores next ...
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