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Wednesday, September 8, 2004
MARVEL'S RYDER CUP STORY
Sports Illustrated and Marvel Comics have partnered to develop original content for Sports Illustrated's Golf Plus Ryder Cup Preview.
For the magazine's first Ryder Cup special issue, SI and Marvel have created a two-page cover that features U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton flanked by Captain America and other heroes, and an original 5-page gatefold comic in which the Marvel characters help the U.S. squad come up with a game plan to regain the Cup.
The issue, dated Sept. 14, will be distributed to more than 750,000 Sports Illustrated Golf Plus readers. The Ryder Cup takes place Sept. 17-19.
The comic will play off of Sutton's patriotism as he brings in The Avengers, led by Captain America, to teach the U.S. members how to perfect their skills and work as a team. Many of the PGA Tour's most popular pros will be immortalized in comic book style alongside the ever-popular Super Heroes. Tiger Woods will receive tips on his swing from the world-renowned web swinger himself, Spider-Man. Iron-Man will provide the PGA Tour pros with tips on maximizing equipment while Thor will focus on the grip. Also included in the section will be a side story that depicts Phil Mickelson teaching The Hulk how to play golf -- a lesson that goes awry and forces the heroes to caddie for the Tour players.
The project is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Paco Medina.
Click on the thumbnails below for larger looks.
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SMALLVILLE UPDATE
The WB has released a description of "Crusade," the fourth-season opening episode of Smallville scheduled to air on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Here's how the episode was described:
"Clark (Tom Welling) returns to Smallville re-programmed as Kal-El. Intent on fulfilling his destiny, Kal-El takes to the skies to steal a powerful kryptonite crystal. Meanwhile, Lois Lane (Erica Durance) comes to town to investigate the murder of her cousin Chloe (Allison Mack). Also, Lana (Kristin Kreuk) returns from Paris with a new attitude and a new boyfriend (Jensen Ackles, "Dark Angel"), Jonathan (John Schneider) lies in a coma, and Lionel (John Glover) faces a grim new life in prison."
Greg Beeman directed the episode, which was written by Al Gough and Miles Milla.
Look for more Smallville news this week here in The Continuum.
DEVIL'S DUE FOR NOVEMBER
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Devil's Due Publishing has released its soliciation information for November.
For a complete rundown, CLICK HERE.
THE BATMAN UPDATE
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Before its first episode airs, Kids' WB! is already trying to give more exposure for its new animated series, The Batman.
Beginning Friday, Sept. 17, the network will air encore episodes of The Batman on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. New episodes will continue to air Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Upcoming episodes include "The Bat in the Belfry" on Friday, Sept. 17, "Call of the Cobblepot" on Saturday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 24 and "The Cat and The Bat" on Saturday, Sept. 25.
For the complete Kids' WB! schedule for the week of Sept. 13, CLICK HERE.
For the complete Kids' WB! schedule for the week of Sept. 20,
CLICK HERE.
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COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
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In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links:
* For Thursday, Sept. 2, including Marvel and Image first looks, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Sept. 1, including Mutant X news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 31, including Justice League Unlimited news, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Aug. 30, including Batman Begins news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 28, including Smallville news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 26, including Image Comics' solicitations for November, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Aug. 25, including Marvel news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 24, including The Batman animated news, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Aug. 23, including Amy Acker's voice role on Justice League Unlimited, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 21, including Marvel Comics' solicitations for November, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Aug. 20, including The Batman animated news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 19, including Justice League Unlimited news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Aug. 18, including LeBron James comics news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 17, including Wolverine news, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Aug. 16, including DC Comics' solicitations for November, CLICK HERE.
* For Sunday, Aug. 15, including Batman Begins news and other news from Wizard World Chicago, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 14, including Green Lantern news and other news from Wizard World Chicago, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Aug. 13, including J. Scott Campbell news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 12, including Dark Horse's solicitations for November, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Aug. 11, including Smallville news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 10, including Lady Death movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Aug. 9, including Sin City movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 7, including X-Men DVD news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Aug. 6, including Global Frequency TV news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 5, including Marvel Comics news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Aug. 4, including DC Comics news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 3, including Smallville news, CLICK HERE.
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