Marvel Comics' Editor-in-Chief, Joe Quesada will be making an appearance on the Colbert Report tomorrow. How many PULSE readers plan on checking it out?
There were two rooms filled to capacity for the Mark Evanier hosted panel, The Art of Cover. Basil Gogos, George Perez, Neal Adams, Adam Hughes, Brian Boland, Joe Jusko, and DC editor Mark Chiarello were on the panel to chat comics and covers. Also confirmed in this panel was that Adam Hughes was working on the All Star Wonder Woman series.
Although it was rumored that the cast of Spider-Man III would be making an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, some in the audience were surprised when, at the Ghost Rider panel on Saturday Night, Spider-Man and his friends and foes made their way to the stage with director Sam Raimi to tease about the much-anticipated Spider-Man 3.
Mark Evanier hosted a panel to showcase the Golden Age/Silver Age comic book great, Jim Mooney. You can read all about it in the link and we're all curious to know how many PULSE readers are fans of Mooney's work?
There was standing room only in a tribute panel for Jack Kirby. Mark Evanier, Mike Royer, John Romita, Neal Adams, and George Perez talked about how Kirby influenced their lives, careers, and the importance of his contribution to the comics industry.
Who's on first? Why that's Mark McKenna for Marvel Comics! The inking guru gives us his perspective on the charity softball game between Marvel and DC Comics held during the San Diego Comic-Con last week. Those of you who attended the game or played in the game, feel free to share your thoughts on it as well.
I don’t listen to Howard Stern or read the New York Post, but like half the comics reading public I had the ending of Civil War 2 spoiled for me in advance. In my case I saw an early draft of Mark Millar’s script months ago. It read well. Another great issue in what looks like becoming a classic Marvel series. The unmasking itself didn’t seem like such an earth-shattering event to my jaded eyes. Hasn’t everyone been unmasked at least once? I’m sure I’ve seen Spidey’s mask pulled off a few times in the past. But Marvel has carefully built this into something special this time round.
Marvel has released a teaser for Runaways # 18 that notes the conclusion of the Parental Guidance storyline has the "Runaways say goodbye to a beloved friend." How many PULSE readers are fans of this series? Why?
Marvel announced there is an exclusive Tori Amos interview in the Neil Gaiman Spotlight where she "dishes to Marvel Spotlight about her long-standing friendship and admiration for the writer of Marvel 1602 and Sandman." How many PULSE readers plan on checking it out? Why?
And the winners are … now that would be telling! If you want to know who won this year’s 2006 Eisner Awards, click the link to find out! Be sure to let us know your thoughts on these winners ...
At the Robert Kirkman panel, the scribe announced the Marvel Team Up series would be ending with issue # 25. He said the Titanus storyline would be resolved with that issue as well. The writer also talked a little about a Marvel Zombies one shot coming out in December from the same creative team. He said if this does well, Marvel is considering a sequel to hit possibly in the summer of 2007.
Fan favorite Jimmy Palmiotti's such a great guy that he can't even stand to have a whole panel based on him. So in his Spotlight On, Palmiotti invited wife Amanda Connor and SNAKES ON A PLANE writer John Heffernan to help him out. And when PAINKILLER JANE artist Lee Moder showed up, Palmiotti invited him on stage as well. Apparently, it takes a village to run a panel, but the hilarity was worth it.
Jeff Parker has provided THE PULSE with a preview from the upcoming Dear John - The Alex Toth Doodle Book. Those of you lucky enough to attend San Diego Comic-Con will have a chance to get a copy of the book there.
The Civil War was discussed by J. Michael Straczynski, Joe Quesada, Paul Jenkins, Marc Guggenheim, Daniel Knaus, Charles Knaus, Brian Reed, David Hine, Jim McCann, Frank Cho, Jeph Loeb and Simone Bianchi in a panel at SDCC. Mark Millar phoned in his answers to a few questions and we have details about some of the core books and a long question and answer session.
The largest comics and media gathering in the United States had barely begun when Convention Center security had to restrain a raving attendee. "The Atlas Foundation is using you all! Everyone in this room!! They're channeling all the geek-level brainpower to influence world events!"
I had lunch the other day with an intelligent and successful creator. It was our first meeting and it went very well. We discussed a broad range of topics from our favorite films and comics to career goals, and eventually we landed on the treatment of homosexuals in the comics industry—Marvel in particular. The creator thinks Marvel treats homosexuals irresponsibly ...
Marvel Comics has released a list of all its products shipping in October. Which ones will be on your "must have" list? Why? Which ones might you try for the first time that month?
On Thursday, I had the opportunity to sit in on Marvel's latest podcast recording session, to discuss upcoming events from their best selling series, Wolverine: Origins. On hand to answer questions and talk up the book were Wolverine: Origins writer, Daniel Way and Editor Axel Alonso among other Marvel and Comics Press folks.
A.C.T.O.R. has announced the chance for comic and sports fans to play softball with their favorite pros from Marvel or DC Comics at SDCC. Click the link for details on how you can join the Thursday game at Balboa Park.
Last time, I discussed what impact crossovers and events in comics have on the marketplace and reader perceptions. This week, I’m tackling the essential ingredients of a great crossover or event.
Spider-Girl lives! Marvel Comics has just confirmed that MayDay Parker's adventures are far from over and the series will be continuing as Amazing Spider-Girl. The first issue hits this October from familiar team of Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz.
Rob de la Torre is the current artist on the Brian Reed penned Ms. Marvel series, but just how did he land the job and what was he doing before drawing the adventures of Carol Danvers? For answers to these and other questions, we turn to de la Torre for the facts.
Spider-Man revealing his identity to the general public at large and supporting the Registration Act of the Marvel Universe is big news that has people both in and out of comics talking. Now, we've taken part in a Press Conference with Spidey scribes J. Michael Straczynski, Peter David and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa for some spine-tingling information on what's next for the Wall Crawler in the Civil War.
Will comic book fans put out an All Points Bulletin for Ed Brubaker and Sean P. Phillips Criminal? Or will these criminals escape the notice of the general public? Phillips hopes their work will be wanted by all! We've collared him for a few questions, and he complied before we had to get nasty with the rubber hose.
Marvel has announced Billy Tan, Pasqual Ferry, Ariel Olivetti, Clayton Crain, Simone Bianchi, and Leinil Yu as its "Young Guns: Reloaded." Find out which projects each is working on and let us know what you think of this news.
There is an obligatory ritual to perform when you arrive in San Diego. It starts with the line “You won’t believe the hellish time I had getting here…” My first three years in San Diego I felt left out of this one-upmanship because, although it does take about 15 hours to fly from London with a connection in one of those cities where the locals actually wear cowboy hats and the security people perform a more thorough body search than a Brixton bouncer, apart from the sheer length of the journey, I’ve never had any real problems. Until this year …
The Mondo Marvel Panel at this year’s Chicago Wizard World show collected several of Marvel’s editors, and a few artists and writers, to discuss some of the company’s plans for comics in the upcoming year. They didn’t reveal many blockbuster events, but did present some interesting plans for new titles and ongoing series.
All of the Last Planet Standing is in stores now and we've caught up with artist Pat Olliffe to find out what it was like working on that series and working on the hero with nine lives, Spider-Girl.
I know, I know – you want my Pro’s and Con report of my San Diego trip? Well I did San Diego AND New York – and that means you get the whole sordid thing – including my nightmare plane flights…. Snakes on a plane? How about a working bloody plane first…?
How did Brian Reed come to work on the return of another '70s leading lady to Marvel's center stage? What sets Ms. Marvel apart now from her previous incarnations? What's her role in the Civil War? All these questions and more are answered true believer as we chat with writer Brian Reed.
On Thursday, July 20 at 5:30pm, about 60 people at the San Diego Comic Con had the rare opportunity to meet one of the legends of Golden Age Comics. Fans of comics are familiar with the Jerry Robinson who illustrated Batman titles in the 1940. Readers of the editorial pages in newspapers in the 50s, 60s and 70s also know a certain editorial cartoonist by the name of Jerry Robinson. However, not many people know that the DC artist of the 40s is the same Jerry Robinson who drew those editorial cartoons in much of the four decades that followed.
On Thursday, July 20, 2006, at 3:30 pm, David Armstrong, (American Association of Comic Book Collectors) sat down with comic legend Carmine Infantino and about a hundred fans to discuss the creator’s long and storied career.
On Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 4:00pm, about 120 people were treated to The Annual Golden/Silver Age Panel at the San Diego Convention Center. This yearly event brings together a collection of some of the veterans from the dawning of the American comic industry. Mark Evanier moderated this gathering of seasoned comic book pros which included: Sheldon Moldoff, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Luis Dominguez, John Romita, Sr., Arnold Drake, and Irwin Hasen.
Chris Bachalo is the new artist of The X-Men, but he's no stranger to drawing mutants! Bachalo's previous work could be seen in the pages of Uncanny X-Men, but he said he's getting the chance to draw Mystique for the first time here, and really enjoying the experience. But are X fans pleased with his work? Let us know after you read his thoughts about working on this series.
BY JENNIFER "You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry!" CONTINO
In a quick chat, the Marvel exclusive artist, Leinil Francis Yu, tells us about working with the House of Ideas and getting Lost in his comic work with Damon Lindelof.
There’s been delay in the hostilities in the Marvel miniseries Civil War. Yesterday, retailers were alerted to delays in shipping of Civil War # 4 and # 5 and crossover issues ...
Along with a few other things in this interview, artist Patrick Zircher tells us what it's like working with the father and son team of Dan and Charlie Knauf on Iron Man.
Inker Danny Miki calls cutting down going from eight titles a month to six, but that doesn't seem like much of a break to us! Miki's working with some of the biggest names in comics and we've got some teasers about a few of his current and upcoming projects.
Mike Carey gave some cryptic comments about his upcoming run on Ultimate Fantastic Four, beginning with # 33, the start of an epic galactic struggle called "God War."
Who are the Agents of Atlas and what is their place in the current Marvel Universe? Writer Jeff Parker is examining just that in six issues that have grown beyond the printed page to a whole slew of theories online in the Temple of Atlas. But even if you haven't followed the fun online, you can still jump right into the series, especially after this primer with Parker.
Just what's happening in the Ultimate X-Men Universe? For answers we attended a press conference with Marvel Comics notables including the exclusive Robert Kirkman. Cable, Bishop and Domino fans, listen up!
We've got some of the details about the upcoming Animated Fantastic Four cartoon series heading to Cartoon Network and television sets near you from Marvel West's Executive Producer Craig Kyle and Head Fantastic Four writer/Story Editor, Chris Yost along with a few other Marvel folks. If you've been wondering what makes this series tick, now's your chance to find out.
During a panel moderated by Janet Hetherington, the Toronto Trek 20 fans voted this list of picks and pans of films adapted from comic books and graphic novels. But what do PULSE readers think of these choices? Any other stars that should have made the Top Ten? Any clunkers left off the list?
Tomorrow THE PULSE is taking part in a conference call to discuss the upcoming Animated Fantastic Four television series. Craig Kyle from Marvel West is supposed to be on hand to answer questions from all in attendance. If you had the chance to ask him a question about the upcoming animated series, what would you ask? What would you like to know about this new cartoon?
Artist Scott Kolins said the Beyond! miniseries is kind of like combining "TV’s Survivor, TV’s Lost and the 80s Secret Wars series." Sound intrigued? Read the interview to find out a little more and get an exclusive look at some of his "Stan Lee Meets ..." pages from another upcoming project.
Marvel fans rejoice, in 2007 some of your favorite characters will be immortalized in a US Post Office stamp just like their DC Comics counterparts. Ten heroes have been chosen to reflect the company in 20 stamps. Staples like Wolverine, Spider-Man, Captain America and the Hulk are joined by Elektra, Spider-Woman, Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer, Iron Man, and The Thing. What do you think of these heroes? Which ones would you rather have seen on a stamp?
We talk with artist Ron Garney about his work on Amazing Spider-Man with writer J. Michael Straczynski, how the Civil War is motivating him, and his thoughts on Peter Parker's decision to reveal his identity to the world - among other things.
THE PULSE and several other media reporters sat down with writer Brian Michael Bendis via telephone conference on Thursday afternoon to discuss Bendis’ career. The occasion that brought the writer and several Marvel Comics editors to the phone was the upcoming publication of Ultimate Spider-Man #100.
Mo Hollowell is working on one of the highest profile projects of his career: being a new dad. Oh yeah, he's also coloring that Marvel miniseries everyone's talking about, Civil War. Although he couldn't comment on the delays, he did give us a few details about his coloring.
It seems only fitting that Larry Hama, the man who helped develop the history and stories for many of the G.I. Joes be at the helm of their secret origin in the Devil's Due series, G.I. Joe: Declassified. He described his original work on the Marvel G.I. Joe series as "a freedom never-again to be experienced in this space-time continuum." But just how does he feel returning to these characters now?
Salvador Larroca gives us a preview of his work on New Universal and tells us why he wanted to be exclusive with Marvel and tackle these new characters.
George Perez and John Romita Sr. "were the first two recipients of the Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award, given at this year's Harvey Awards." THE PULSE congratulates both men and applauds their work in the comics industry.
Marvel has announced that Joss Whedon and Michael Ryan are taking over the popular Runaways with issue # 25. What do PULSE readers think of this announcement?
When I was invited to write this column last year, I set out with the intention of writing a column regularly every month. It has turned out to be more like bi-monthly. The problem obviously is finding the time. I had no idea when I made the career move into comics writing, that the job entails so much work that has not a lot to do with writing scripts. Writing a pitch for instance takes one or two weeks and at least half of them disappear into editorial black holes ...
There's a lot of comics related newsbits over the past weekend. We've got links to read more about: Heath Ledger gave a few soundbytes about his upcoming role as The Joker. The George Reeves' inspired film Hollywoodland came in second at the Box Office. Bruce Campbell teased about Spider-Man 3. Marvel has plans for an Avengers movie along with Thor, Nick Fury, Captain America, Hulk 2 and more. Homer Simpson may be the newest superhero to hit the Silver Screen next summer. Green Arrow and Jimmy Olsen leap from the comic pages to the Metropolis in Smallville.
Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Joseph Michael Linsner are showing their claws in the Marvel miniseries of the same name featuring Wolverine and the Black Cat.
What happens when the Punisher goes on trial for the crimes he's committed in the name of justice? Writer Marc Guggenheim examines just that in an upcoming one-shot called "The People v. Castle". Joined by artist Leinil Yu, the pair are taking a look at the Punisher that may have you questioning the fine line between law and order.
Artist John Paul Leon gives us some details and a look inside his sketchbook at some pages from the Brett Lewis penned WildStorm eight-part limited series, The Winter Men.
Marvel Comics has announced best-selling author Gregg Hurwitz will be writing a new page in the history of the Foolkiller. How many PULSE readers will be there from day one to see how this unfolds?
This October, a new chapter begins in the life of Dr. Stephen Strange from Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin. In Dr. Strange: Blood Oath, Vaughan tells us the sorcerer supreme is returning to his roots - his medical ones! Along with these health tips, Vaughan also teased about some of his other products and said Dr. Strange might be his swan song for other company's superheroes.
Although most people might not have chosen him to assume the mantle of Tony Stark/Iron Man, the award-nominated actor Robert Downey, Junior is going to be bringing both characters to life in 2008 in the Iron Man film.
J. Michael Straczynski and others from Marvel Comics sat down virtually with the press and retailers to discuss the upcoming Bullet Points miniseries from JMS and artist Tommy Lee Edwards.
There’s a new Ant-Man in town, but this one might not be as noble as his predecessors Hank Pym or Scott Lang. What’s his place in the Marvel U and what’s coming up in the series? Only his creative team knows, and most of them aren’t talking, but we did get some spoiler free details from artist Phil Hester on the newest tiny terror on the block.
Although the fourth volume of Essential Tomb of Dracula came out from Marvel Comics in 2005, a debate has recently been raging over the selective editing of the work, when it was noted that several panels from the original source material had been edited to cover up nudity.
The Dabel Bros. Laurell K. Hamilton, Stacie Ritchie, Sean Jordan, and Jim McCann were on hand to field questions about one of literature's most famous vampire slayers, Anite Blake and her new series making its comic book debut October 18th.
Mike Carey tells us what it's like taking on Marvel's first family, the Fantastic Four in the Ultimate universe. He also teases about who might appear in his second arc, "Ghosts," which one(s) do you think will be haunting these heroes?
Logan's still on the quest to find his son in the pages of Wolverine: Origins and we've got a preview of the seventh issue in the series. What do PULSE readers think of this new chapter in Wolverine's life?
Terminator 3 Director, Jonathan Mostow is getting his feet wet in Marvel Comics' water. According to multiple sources, he's signed on to rewrite and direct the Silver Screen debut of one of their oldest characters, the Bill Everett sea star, Namor, the Sub-Mariner.
Blade's gotten a new life in television and in his own monthly comic book series from Marvel Comics. Helming his sequential art return is writer Marc Guggenheim, who gave us some insight into this new reader friendly series.
We get a few short but sweet teasers from Frank Cho about his work with Brian Michael Bendis on one of Marvel's superteams debuting after The Civil War, The Mighty Avengers.
Roger Langridge, Scott Gray, Mike Carey, Mike Perkins, Shaenon K. Garrity and Ron Lim are showcasing why all Marvel characters deserve some holiday fun, even the monsters in the upcoming Marvel Holiday Special. Find out which of their freaky denizens get the treatment as you check out this preview and let us know which story you're looking forward to the most.
Marvel Comics has released a look inside the pages of their upcoming Young Guns Sketchbook which features art by Billy Tan, Clayton Crain, Simone Bianchi, Leinil Yu, Pasqual Ferry and Ariel Olivetti.
Hi, everyone. As you may or may not have noticed, this is the first new Shootin’ the Schmidt column in a little over two months. No, it’s not that I’m lazy; I needed some time to think a few things through and make sure I know what this column is about. You’ll notice a shift in tone going forward. There were a few criticisms lobbied about this column that I found had some merit.
We've got a look inside the pages of the upcoming Bullet Points # 2 and commentary from artist Tommy Lee Edwards about this very different look at the Marvel Universe. How may PULSE readers plan on checking out this JMS penned series?
We've got a look inside the pages of January's Bullet Points # 3 and commentary from artist Tommy Lee Edwards about this very different look at the Marvel Universe. The first issue is due in stores this week. How may PULSE readers plan on checking out this JMS penned series?
Writer Jimmie Robinson and artist Carmine Di Giandomenico have teamed to tell a very different Wolverine story in the upcoming What If? Wolverine Enemy of the State and we've got a preview. How many PULSE readers plan on checking this story out?
Black Panther # 21 is getting a second print, so readers who missed it the first time around will have a chance to see T'Challa and Storm's entry into the battle.
Secret Agent Man Leonard Kirk tells us what it's like drawing some of Marvel's forgotten heroes in the pages of the Jeff Parker penned Agents of Atlast limited series.
Marvel Comics is going to spill the beans on who's behind the mask as Spider-Woman in the pages of Ultimate Spider-Man # 102. Who do PULSE readers think it is spinning that web?
Zombie fans rejoice! The Army of Darkness is crossing over with some of Marvel's most infamous undead in a five issue limited series, Marvel Zombies Vs. The Army of Darkness. How many PULSE readers will be checking this series out?
It's that time of year when you see a full moon and think of the things that could go bump in the night because of those lunar rays. So, we've gathered up our top ten favorite werewolf type tales in comic books. Are these the ones that made you cry wolf or would you have added a few other titles to the mix ....
Since it's that time of year when we like to be spooked, we thought it would be fun to come up with the Top Ten Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats! So whether it's Man-Bats or Vampire ones, check out which comics made this list and be sure to add details about your own favorite ones as well ....
Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld detailed the return of Onslaught in a Marvel Press Conference. Find out some of their plans and how this blast from the past might be different than what everyone expects.
In the immortal words of Farmer Ted: Yes, I'm back! It's been a while since the Comic Book Greek appeared in these parts, and contrary to popular belief it's not because I've been in an ouzo-induced stupor since July. I've actually been very, very busy writing. And you know what that less-than-subtle segue means - it's time to hype my books!
Marvel Comics has released some teaser images from November's Iron Man # 13. The House of Ideas promised the upcoming arc (issues # 13 and 14) would reveal what made Tony Stark turn on his fellow heroes and be Pro the Registration Act. How many PULSE readers are following this story? What do you think of it so far?...
Marvel has announced the first issue of Anita Blake Vampire Hunter has sold out from Diamond. How many PULSE readers are looking forward to this series?
Question: what do Ant-Man, Iron Fist, USAgent, Venom and Howard the Duck have in common? Answer: they all have a decision to make in the upcoming Marvel one-shot, Civil War: Choosing Sides. Editor Tom Brevoort told us what's next for the characters after this appearance and how these stories might be different from what one might expect ...
The variant cover has been revealed for Civil War # 5 and the Punisher has made the scene, but whose side will he be on? What role do PULSE readers think he'll take?
This afternoon Marvel held one of their most entertaining press conferences every with the husband and wife team Tamora Pierce and Tim Liebe, who are taking the new White Tiger, Angela Del Toro to new heights in the Marvel Universe. The first part of the story begins in November and if it's half as entertaining as these two are, it's sure to be another hit for the Marvel U.
Mike Raicht got his first taste for the flesh eating beasts know as zombies at an early age. Since then he has been itching to bring his love for the zombie genre to the masses. He got his chance with the Marvel Zombie horror tale, which is a perfect read for those of you in the mood to get spooked ...
For the first time, Marvel Comics is teaming with Guiding Light to combine the fun of superheroes with the dramedy prevalent in the iconic soap. Guiding Light's head writer Dave Kreizman told us what it was like working with the House of Ideas to bring new hero, appropriately named "The Guiding Light," to life on the small screen.
Those of you missing superheroes in your soap operas are in for a treat! Marvel Comics has teamed with Guiding Light to add some heroes to Springfield. What do PULSE readers think of this twist?
Marvel Comics has announced that Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato will be the new Thunderbolts team starting with issue # 110. It's an "all-new, all-deadly squad" consisting of Moonstone, Bullseye, Chen Lu, Venom, Green Goblin and other nasties.
Today Marvel Comics hosted a press conference to discuss their incredible Hulk and his upcoming anniversary issue # 100. Greg Pak was on hand to talk about Planet Hulk and give some teasers about the series, two of the biggest being Gary Frank returning to the Hulk in a back-up story for issue # 100, will be the new regular artist on the series after Planet Hulk; and that a new limited series, World War Hulk, drawn by John Romita Jr that will tie into the monthly Hulk series, begins after Planet Hulk as well. Now, read the article or HULK SMASH!
David Hine returns and treats us to his adventures at a recent signing with Churchill, Bisley, Lloyd, Wildman, Dillon, Delano and Furman. He also shares a poignant story about Anna Politkovskaya.
Marvel has released a teaser image of four heroes along with the text, "Is this the new Fantastic Four?". If that turns out to be the case, what do PULSE readers think of this group?
Today we catch up with PixFusion's Chief Executive Officer, Marc Jaffe, to find out some inside information about how your child can star in a Spider-Man animated feature.
Although his career as a Spike TV star seems to have been fleeting, Blade still is enjoying a new life in comic books through his monthly Marvel series. We already got to chat with Marc Guggenheim, the writer of Blade's adventures and now we've got Howard Chaykin on tap to give us a few of his thoughts on the series, pages from this month's Christmas issue, which pits Blade against a vampire Santa Claus, and next month's Civil War tie-in; as well as tease about his future work.
Marvel Comics has released a list of its products shipping in March. See what's happening in your favorite series and which new teams are tackling some of your favorite characters. Also be sure to let us know which items will be on your pull list for that month!
Simone Bianchi told us Wolverine was one of the main things that helped him to choose Marvel over DC as an exclusive creator. Although he couldn't reveal a lot about what's coming up in Logan's life, he did tell us how he views the character and what other Marvels he'd like a chance to work with in the future.
He's the best there is at what he does and what he does isn't Christmas shopping, so just why is Wolverine braving the crowds in Lacy's? Rob Williams and Laurence Campbell are taking Logan to new places in a tale sure to become a yuletide favorite in this month's Wolverine # 49. Williams tells us how a pitch for another character led to he and Campbell getting this shot at one of Marvel's icons.
The CBLDF has announced a year-end fundraiser where you can get one-of-a-kind items from top comic creators including Frank Miller, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman and more ...
THE PULSE is sad to report the passing of Green Lantern creator, Martin Nodell. Nodell was a staple on the convention circuit and always thrilled to greet new and old fans. His enthusiasm and love of this industry was infectious and we are all saddened by the loss.
Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's final arc begins is this issue and Marvel's released a few teasers of the story. How many PULSE readers plan on checking it out? What do you like best about Astonishing X-Men so far?
I've recently been promoted from Associate Editor to full Editor at Marvel Comics. I thought it was worth writing an article about what that means and how that changes my day-to-day work in the office ...
Artist Todd Nauck tells us what it's like reuniting with his Young Justice collaborator, writer Peter David for a handful of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man issues that puts the wall-crawler "back in black."
Marvel exclusive Tommy Lee Edwards is creating a new page in the history of some of their icons through his work on Bullet Points with J. Michael Straczynski. We've chatted with JMS about the series, so now it's Edwards turn to give us a few more details about how these bullets changed the course of the Marvel Universe that most of us have come to know.
Writer Jeff Parker tells us what it's like putting two very different Marvel teams through their paces in the pages of X-Men: First Class and Agents of Atlas.
Marvel has released a teaser image of four heroes along with the text, "Is this the new Fantastic Four?". If that turns out to be the case, what do PULSE readers think of this group?
Along with being the regular artist on the Thunderbolts, Mike Deodato is working on the Punisher War Journal story that sends off Stilt Man to his final resting place after his demise in the pages of Civil War.
With the second year of Ms. Marvel about to begin in our New Year, we thought it was perfect timing to talk with writer Brian Reed about what's in store for Carol Danvers after the Civil War.
Frazer Irving is working on some very Inhuman characters for the January debuting Silent War six-part miniseries. He's creating all the artwork and told us he's looking forward to drawing Black Bolt.
SDCC '06: THE ART OF COVER with Hughes, Gogos, Boland, Perez & More!
SDCC '06: GEORGE PRATT WOLVERINE ART STOLEN
SDCC '06: GHOST RIDER & SPIDER-MAN 3: CAGE & MAGUIRE
SDCC '06: SPOTLIGHT ON JIM MOONEY
SDCC '06: WHO'S ON FIRST? McKENNA TALKS MARVEL vs. DC
YAKKITY YAK: COMICS, CLIFFHANGERS, CLIMAXES, & THE BIG REVEAL 
THE RUNAWAYS SAY GOODBYE TO A FRIEND IN # 18
A DEAR JOHN ALEX TOTH DOODLEBOOK PREVIEW
AGENTS OF ATLAS INTERRUPT SDCC PREVIEW NIGHT
SHOOTIN' THE SCHMIDT 9: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
NOTES FROM THE WOLVERINE ORIGINS PRESS CONFERENCE
AMAZING! SPIDER-GIRL LIVES!
de la TORRE, DRAWING MS. MARVEL
THE SPIDER-MAN UNMASKED PRESS CONFERENCE: JMS, PAD & RAS
SEAN PHILLIPS: BREAKING THE LAW WITH THE CRIMINAL
YAKKITY YAK: SAN DIEGO WHINGEING
OLLIFFE & THE LAST PLANET STANDING
PROS & CONS: SDCC '06
SDCC 06: SPOTLIGHT ON JERRY ROBINSON
SDCC 06: SPOTLIGHT ON CARMINE INFANTINO
CHRIS BACHALO'S X-MEN
LEINIL FRANCIS YU VS. WOLVERINE & HULK
MAN OR IRON: ARTIST PATRICK ZIRCHER
MIKI'S MIGHTY INKING
JEFF PARKER & THE MYSTERIOUS AGENTS OF ATLAS
MARVEL PRESS CONFERENCE: KYLE & YOST ON THE ANIMATED FANTASTIC FOUR
TOP/BOTTOM 10 SUPERHERO MOVIES
SCOTT KOLINS TAKES MARVEL HEROES BEYOND!
RON GARNEY'S AMAZING ART ON SPIDER-MAN
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN # 100 CONFERNECE CALL
HOLLOWELL: COLORING MARVEL'S CIVIL WAR
YO, LARRY! HAMA TALKS G.I. JOE DECLASSIFIED
THE NEW UNIVERSAL AND SALVADOR LARROCA
JOSS WHEDON SCRIPTING RUNAWAYS
YAKKITY YAK: TRAVELLING MAN
PALMIOTTI & GRAY SHOW THEIR MARVEL CLAWS!
GUGGENHEIM & THE PEOPLE V. FRANK "PUNISHER" CASTLE
LEON DRAWING THE WINTER MEN
HURWITZ PENS MARVEL'S FOOLKILLER!
BRIAN K. VAUGHAN'S THE DR STRANGE IS IN!
A NEW AVENGERS # 24 PREVIEW: SENTRY CHOOSES!
JOE STRACZYNSKI'S BULLET POINTS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE
PHIL HESTER: GETTING BUGGY WITH THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN
MIKE CAREY'S ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR EXPERIENCE
PREVIEW: WOLVERINE ORIGINS # 7: Logan Hunts For His Son
T3's JONATHAN MOSTOW TO RE-WRITE/DIRECT NAMOR
GUGGENHEIM'S SHARP BLADE AT MARVEL
MARVEL CONFERENCE: TOM DeFALCO & AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL
FRANK CHO & HIS MIGHTY AVENGERS
PREVIEW: MARVEL HOLIDAY "MONSTER" SPECIAL
A SNEAK PEEK AT THE YOUNG GUNS SKETCHBOOK
TOM DEFALCO'S MC-2 FUN WITH AVENGERS NEXT
SEAN CHEN'S SENSATIONAL WORK ON SPIDER-MAN
AN EXCLUSIVE BULLET POINTS # 2 PREVIEW
AN EXCLUSIVE BULLET POINTS # 3 PREVIEW
WOLVERINE KILLS IN WHAT IF? WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE
CIVIL WAR LEADS TO BLACK PANTHER # 21 SECOND PRINT
LEONARD KIRK'S SPYGAMES WITH MARVEL'S AGENTS OF ATLAS
SPIDER-WOMAN'S ID REVEALED IN ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN # 102
TOP TEN TALES TO MAKE YOU CRY WEREWOLF!
TOP TEN TALES TO DRIVE YOU BATS!
LOEB, LIEFELD & ONSLAUGHT REBORN
COMIC BOOK GREEK: RETURN OF THE GREEK
A CIVIL WAR TIE-IN IRON MAN # 13 PREVIEW
BREVOORT'S CHOOSING SIDES IN THE CIVIL WAR
PUNISHER MAKES THE CIVIL WAR SCENE: Which Side is He On?
PIERCE & LIEBE DETAIL MARVEL'S WHITE TIGER'S RETURN
RAICHT'S FREAKY MARVEL ZOMBIES
KREIZMAN ON MARVEL HEROES IN THE GUIDING LIGHT
GUIDING LIGHT TEAMS WITH MARVEL
ELLIS & DEODATO ON THUNDERBOLTS
GREG PAK TALKS PLANET HULK, GARY FRANK & JOHN ROMITA, JR'S "HULK SMASH!" 
YAKKITY YAK: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE COMIC KIND
IS THIS THE NEW FANTASTIC FOUR?
JAFFE LETS FANS BECOME SPIDER-MAN
CHAYKIN'S SHARP BLADE AT MARVEL
BIANCHI'S BEGINNING THOUGHTS ON WOLVERINE
ROB WILLIAMS PITS WOLVERINE AGAINST CHRISTMESS
R.I.P. MR. MARTIN NODELL
MARVEL PREVIEW ASTONISHING X-MEN # 19
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD TODD NAUCK & SPIDER-MAN
CAREY & RAMOS INTRODUCE X-MEN TO PAN
TOMMY LEE EDWARDS HITS THE MARK WITH BULLET POINTS
GENE COLAN COVERS 2nd PRINT OF CIVIL WAR: CHOOSING SIDES
JEFF PARKER'S AGENTS IN FIRST CLASS
MARVEL PREVIEW: BLACK PANTHER # 23
DEODATO & THE PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL
BRIAN REED: MS. MARVEL SEASON TWO
FRAZER IRVING'S SILENT WAR WITH MARVEL