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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2006

COMING SUNDAY

The Continuum continues nine days on the road with more coverage from Mid-Ohio-Con.

MID-OHIO-CON: MICHAEL AVON OEMING PANEL

Michael Avon Oeming said he is confident that Them, the in-development television series based on his graphic novel Six, is in the right hands.

"I'm convinced if it goes to pilot, it will make it as a series," Oeming said at his panel at Mid-Ohio-Con in Columbus, Ohio, late Saturday afternoon.

For much more from the panel, including comments on Marvel Comics' upcoming Omega Flight series, CLICK HERE.



MID-OHIO-CON: DEVIL'S DUE FAMILY GUY

Devil's Due Publishing will continue its series of Family Guy books with a fourth volume in March, the publisher's Josh Blaylock told The Continuum Saturday at Mid-Ohio-Con.

"It's done really well for us," Blaylock said of the license. "It's a very, very challenging project to work on because the approvals are very strict."

Blaylock said the Family Guy books made inroads to Blockbuster and Hot Topic and that the trade paperback (shown to the right) released early this month had a good promotion with Barnes & Noble.

Blaylock said that, unlike the first three volumes, the fourth won't center on one character. He said that Devil's Due's deal would allow for even more Family Guy volumes.

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MID-OHIO-CON: ADAM HUGHES ON ALL STAR WONDER WOMAN

Adam Hughes told The Continuum that he has started writing the first issue of his All Star Wonder Woman series for DC Comics.

Appearing at Mid-Ohio-Con on Saturday, Hughes said he's already feeling pressure about the project. DC announced Hughes involvement in All Star Wonder Woman several months ago at Comic-Con International, but has not scheduled the six-issue series yet.

"Everybody wants it right away, but I'm only one guy and I'm doing everything," Hughes said. "I'm trying to get it done as fast as I can, but I want to make it as good as possible."

Hughes, who is exclusive to DC, said he is happy with the story, which he has described as an "iconic interpretation" of the character.

"It's really good," he said. "On projects you always have those moments where after they come out you go, 'D'oh, I wish I would have done that.' On this one, I'm trying to do all that now so when it comes out, there won't be any missed opportunities."

Hughes said he has worked hard the last two months to clean up all previous commitments so he could focus on All Star Wonder Woman. "Only about a month ago, I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said.

While focusing this winter on All Star Wonder Woman with no more convention appearances until February, Hughes said he will continue to provide covers for Catwoman.

"I love Catwoman," he said. "And you also have to let people know you're still in the industry."



FEBRUARY SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP

For previously posted solicitations for February, click on the publishers' names below.

* Archie Comics

* Aspen Comics

* Boom! Studios

* Claypool Comics

* Dark Horse Comics

* Devil's Due Publishing

* DC Comics

* IDW Publishing

* Image Comics

* Marvel Comics

* Moonstone Books

* Moonstone Books

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BRIEFLY

* The novelization of the Ghost Rider movie is scheduled for a Jan. 23 release from Pocket Star. The book is written by Greg Cox.

* The Fountain placed 10th at the box office on Friday and has brought in an estimated $3.1 million in its first three days of release.



COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES

In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links. Click on the date to get the day's full report.

* Monday, November 20: Image Comics for February, Marvel First Looks, Mike Allred's Madman at Image, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer's Chris Evans, Smallville, David Wohl to write Se7en: Pride, Dynamite First Looks and DC First Looks.

* Sunday, November 19: Sarah Douglas talks Donner's Superman II, First Looks and Battlestar Galactica.

* Saturday, November 18: Top Cow for February, Bluewater First Looks, Battlestar Galactica and Dynamite sell-outs.

* Friday, November 17: October sales, Steve Epting talks Captain America, The Batman, First Look, Marvel press conference: Monte Cook and Magician: Apprentice.

* Thursday, November 16: Devil's Due Publishing for February, Action Comics #844 second printing, Legion of Super Heroes and First Looks.

* Wednesday, November 15: Marvel Comics' Civil War one-shots, Marvel First Looks, new Nexus and The Moth and Image First Looks.

* Tuesday, November 14: Marvel Comics for February, Boom! Studios for February, Aspen Comics for April, Devil's Due to publish Chucky comics, Nicolas Cage at Virgin Comics and Marvel First Looks.

* Monday, November 13: DC Comics for February, Spider-Man: Back in Black, Marvel's February Civil War titles, Archie Comics for February, Heroes, Moonstone Books for March and Invincible Iron Man DVD.

* Sunday, November 12: Ghost Rider movie, DC Comics and Battlestar Galactica.

* Saturday, November 11: From Wizard World Texas: Ghost Rider movie, DC Comics and Top Cow, and The Simpsons.

* Friday, November 10: Aspen Comics at Wizard World Texas, Greg Horn on Ms. Marvel, Jeph Loeb on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Legion of Super Heroes animation and First Looks.

* Thursday, November 9: Spider-Man 3 trailer, IDW Publishing for February, Claypool Comics for February, Image First Looks, Marvel First Looks and Incredible Hulk.

* Wednesday, November 8: Marvel First Looks, Spider-Man 3, Heroes and Bongo Comics for January.

* Tuesday, November 7: Smallville, Heroes, Marvel First Looks and Transmetropolitan trade paperbacks.

* Monday, November 6: Incredible Hulk movie, Marvel films update and First Looks.

* Sunday, November 5: Spider-Man 3, The Batman and First Looks.

* Saturday, November 4: Superman Returns video game, The Simpsons and First Looks.

* Friday, November 3: Dark Horse Comics for February, Spider-Man 3, First Looks, Superman theatrical serials and Black Panther.

* Thursday, November 2: Cartoon Network pulls Fantastic Four, Heroes, Superman II's Margot Kidder, Lois & Clark DVD, Marvel First Looks, Family Guy and The Batman's Brandon Routh.

* Wednesday, November 1: The Punisher: Extended Cut DVD, Marvel First Looks, Image First Looks, DC First Looks, Marvel HeroClix and DC collected editions.

* Tuesday, October 31: Iron Man DVD, Battlestar Galactica, Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness, Teen Titans and First Looks.

* Monday, October 30: Bryan Singer signs for Superman sequel, Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, The Batman, Stjepan Sejic exclusive to Top Cow and Afro Samurai.

* Sunday, October 29: Legion of Super Heroes, Family Guy and Heroic Publishing's Flare Adventures.

* Saturday, October 28: Heroes, Hellboy: Sword of Storms, Smallville and First Looks.

* Friday, October 27: Diamond Select Toys, Smallville, First Looks and Marvel postage stamps.

* Thursday, October 26: Onslaught Reborn, Smallville, First Looks, DC Comics trades, The Fountain, Heroic Publishing's Athem and Hellboy: Sword of Storms.




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