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JK Woodward on Fallen Angel: Reborn

  Peter David and J.K. Woodward's Fallen Angel returns this week, and she's bringing Joss Whedon's Illyria from “Angel” along for the ride. CBR News spoke with Woodward about “Fallen Angel: Reborn” #1.

Dark Horse Brings "DHP" Home with Buffy by Joss Whedon & Jo Chen

July's "MySpace Dark Horse Presents" features a new Buffy tale by Joss Whedon & Jo Chen! But it's not on MySpace. CBR spoke with editor Sierra Hahn about the project and the publisher's relationship with the beleaguered social networking giant.

Brett Matthews Talks Lone Ranger

Back with a blazing new arc promising answers to long running series conflicts, Brett Mathews, the writer behind Dynamite's acclaimed Western, talks villains, one-shots and changing the Ranger forever.

X-POSITION: Matt Fraction

The writer of “Uncanny X-Men,” Matt Fraction swings by X-POSITION to discuss transdimensional psychic necromancy, the white-hot flames of crisis and truth, and answer your questions!

EXCLUSIVE: Black Panther #6 Preview

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you an exclusive preview of "Black Panther" #6 by Reginald Hudlin and John Romita, Jr. & Klaus Janson, on sale July 27.

Kirby Krackle: Music of the Comic Book Gods

Emerald City ComiCon's Jim Demonakos and musician Kyle Stevens are Kirby Krackle, who make music with your favorite comics. CBR spoke with the band as they prepare to release a new single for free.

David Hine Joins Roddenberry's "Days Missing"

David Hine joins Phil Hester & Frazer Irving on "Days Missing" from Archaia & Roddenberry Productions. We spoke with Roddenberry's Trevor Roth and Archaia's Stephen Christy about the book.

Harvey Awards Nominees Announced

The 2009 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con.

Brereton Stays Up With "Nocturnals"

Image releases "Nocturnals: The Dark Forever and Other Tales," the second collected edition of Dan Brereton's "Nocturnals" series. Brereton spoke with CBR about the hardcover and his future plans for the Nocturnals.

John Romita Sr.'s "Amazing Spider-Man" #600 Cover

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you legendary artist John Romita, Sr.'s variant cover for the landmark 600th issue of "Amazing Spider-Man," available in stores this month.

BOOM! Studios Titles on Sale July 1, 2009

Courtesy of BOOM! Studios, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale this week including the debut of "Finding Nemo," plus new issues of "Muppet Robin Hood," "Irredeemable," "Dead Run" and more.

Steve Ellis on Zuda's "High Moon"

Artist Steve Ellis stops by CBR News to talk about “High Moon,” the Wild West werewolf webcomic that took Zuda's first trophy and is due for a trade paperback collection in October.

EXCLUSIVE: X-Factor #46 Preview

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you an exclusive preview of "X-Factor" #46 by Peter David and Valentine De Landro with a cover by David Yardin, on sale July 15.

War Report: Ron Marz Talks Witchblade

With Top Cow's "War of the Witchblades" halfway finished, CBR News checked in with Ron Marz to discuss the shocking events of the story arc thus far and what the writer has in store for the remaining three issues.

Interviews with  Authors

Q & A with Sharon M. Draper

Sharon M. Draper has been busy of late, with her new Sassy series for tween girls from Scholastic, as well as the release of Just Another Hero (Atheneum, July), the final book in her Jericho trilogy. The former teacher now writes fulltime, and does school visits and appearances. PW caught up with the author to talk about her writing life.

Men at War with Evie Wyld

Repressed trauma trickles down through generations of Australian veterans, POWs and recluses in Evie Wyld's After the Fire, a Still Small Voice. Think Annie Proulx by way of North Queensland.

A Wake Up Call to the West with Alex Dryden

Alex Dryden is the pseudonym of a British journalist who lived in Russia for more than 15 years. Red to Black is his first novel, a thriller that offers a sobering view of Putin's Russia.

Q & A with Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka is best known for his picture books; his latest books are a bit of a departure, and are his first foray into the comic/graphic novel format. We caught up with Krosoczka to find out about his latest projects, and whether or not he has a “thing” for any lunch ladies in particular.

Culture clinic: Marie Helvin

Model and author Marie Helvin submits to a little light therapy

Allegra Huston and her two famous dads

 

Allegra Huston, brought up by the American film director John Huston, was 12 when she was introduced to her biological father - the English historian, John Julius Norwich. "Why should having one father preclude having a second?" she wonders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

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