Comic Book Resources – SHAZAM, X-MEN 3, AQUAMAN, SPIDER-MAN 3: APRIL 13TH COMIC REEL WRAP

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SHAZAM, X-MEN 3, AQUAMAN, SPIDER-MAN 3: APRIL 13TH COMIC REEL WRAP

by Hannibal Tabu, Staff Writer

Posted: April 13, 2006

SHAZAM

According to the Hollywood Reporter
(subscription required), Peter Segal has come aboard to direct
“Shazam!” — an adaptation of a DC Comics’ comic book series featuring
Captain Marvel — for New Line Cinema. Segal also will produce along
with Michael Ewing via their Callahan Filmworks banner. Writers on the
long-gestating project include William Goldman and Bryan Goluboff.

X-MEN 3

XMenFilms.net has a new photo of fire-wielding mutant Pyro in action, while this French site
has new photos of Angel in mid-air, Storm tossing lightning, and some
spiky-faced dude. Meanwhile, actress Ellen Page talked to About.com regarding the miseducation of Kitty Pryde.

AQUAMAN

AquamanTV has what looks like the first promo shot from the moist CW pilot, which they scanned in from the Hollywood Reporter.

SPIDER-MAN 3

Thomas Haden Church was interviewed by Skewed and Reviewed
(heh, rhyming is fun) and talked about the physical challenges to the
role of Flint Marko. He has put on 20 lbs of “lean muscle” through
intense diet and weight training. Thomas said that he lifts for about
90 minutes a day 5-6 days a week to keep the reguired tone, and that
after 13 months, the training had become “damn boring,” but it is what
the part required.

SMALLVILLE

Kryptonsite has new screen captures from next Thursday’s episode, “Mercy.” As well, TV Guide’s Ask Ausiello
column gives cryptic clues to the season finale: “Q: Does the choice
Clark will have to make in Smallville’s season finale revolve around
Chloe and her feelings for him? ? Mary A: No. His choice is bigger than
any one person.” Hmm …

SUPERMAN RETURNS

Speaking of Clark Kent, an article at IGN’s FilmForce
outlines how director Bryan Singer found his Superman. “It was a
Friday,” said Routh. “My agent called, and I didn’t want to answer the
phone because I had a headache. But she kept calling and calling.”
Finally answering the phone, his agent told him Bryan Singer wanted an
immediate meeting. “I was shocked and thinking finally, because I’d
done several things in the process and kept thinking it was never gonna
happen.” The rest, as they say …

JUSTICE LEAGUE

If you like Windows Media (or don’t have BitTorrent), you can check out a clip from the episode where the League meets the Legion of Super Heroes.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

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and let us know whether you want your name used or your contributions
to geekdom to go down anonymously. Broadcasting live from Los Angeles,
this is novelist/karaoke host/all-around lunatic Hannibal Tabu
saying thanks for your time and indulgence, and [tagline sent back to
development hell until something hipper can be dreamed up].

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NEWSARAMA – SECRET SIX #1

Villains United was a really good series, I am sure that this is going to be just as good. I can’t wait to check it out.

NEWSARAMA – SECRET SIX #1

SECRET SIX #1A note from the author:

Dear potential reader,

Please do not purchase the upcoming mini-series, the Secret Six, from whence the following preview came. As the sequel to the already very naughty Villains United
mini-series, this series is rated W for ?wrongness,? and receives my
highest possible warning for the following elements; naked hot guys,
naked un-hot guys, shooting, child endangerment, spicy food, betrayal,
bad fashion, explosions, mountain-climbing, obscure villains, an
appalling fight with a DC superhero team, a run-in with the rudest
waiter of all time, inappropriate humor, foot worship, a seven foot
tall Apokoliptan she-warrior in a compromising position, blood, pain,
sex, and eggs. If you have high cholesterol or a fear of spicy food, I urge you to pick up Archie?s Summer Spectacular Fun Happytime Digest instead. Be heart smart! Choose Riverdale!

For those who simply have to test their blood pressure, this series
features the Secret Six, the twisted and bent villains who chose to go
it alone and defy the powerful Society,
the largest collection of supervillains ever assembled in the DC
Universe. In this new mini, two fresh members are added to the team,
including one villain who is far more screwed up and dangerous than
even his arch-enemy suspects. Someone?s rolling out huge money to have
select members of the SIX assassinated, and has garnered the assistance
of some of the Six?s worst rivals. But why? And how? And what does that
have to do with eggs?

Catman, Deadshot, Ragdoll, and Scandal all return, as does…Parademon?!?!

Art by the amazing team of Brad Walker and Jimmy
Palmiotti, doing some of the best work of their distinguished careers,
and what do I give them to draw? Evil and punching and shooting and
knife fights and lusty villains doing simply the most awful things.

I really should be ashamed.

Hanging her head sadly,

Gail

NEWSARAMA – [Updated] DC SENDS Four MORE SOLD-OUT CRISIS/OYL ISSUES BACK TO PRESS

I have never seen this many comics sell out in a row. Whomever came up with the One Year Later idea is a genius.

NEWSARAMA – [Updated] DC SENDS Four MORE SOLD-OUT CRISIS/OYL ISSUES BACK TO PRESS

[Updated] DC SENDS FOUR MORE SOLD-OUT CRISIS/OYL ISSUES BACK TO PRESS
Press Release

DC Comics announces that four more “One Year Later” issues have sold out and are going back to press for new printings!

These four new printings are scheduled to arrive in stores on May 17:

* GREEN ARROW #61 Second Printing (FEB068199) will feature a recolored
version of the original cover art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens.

* HAWKGIRL #50 Second Printing (FEB068195) will feature a recolored version of the original cover art by Howard Chaykin.

* OUTSIDERS #34 Second Printing (FEB068200) will feature a pencils-only version of the original cover art by Daniel Acu?a.

* ROBIN #148 Second Printing (FEB068197) will feature a recolored
version of the original cover art by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines.

To ensure delivery of these titles on May 17, retailers must place
orders by Sunday, May 17; please note that quantities will be limited
and may sell out before May 7.

Retailers may order these issues by contacting their Diamond Customer
Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.