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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007

COMING FRIDAY

Marvel Comics First Looks, animation news -- and more!

I AM LEGEND COMICS STORIES

Warner Bros. has provided The Continuum a look at the first I Am Legend online comics story from DC Comics' Vertigo imprint that debuts on Thursday.

According to the studio, plans are for a new I Am Legend story to appear online every week leading up to the film's release on Dec. 14.

Here's how the stories are set up:

"A deadly virus has taken hold of the world -- rejected by a few (the immune), killing many (the dead) and leaving the rest (the infected) -- who live on to hunt the living, after dark. These are voices paying homage to Richard Matheson's classic novel. This is the experience of a dying mankind and the foretelling of a new world before we meet the legend, Robert Neville."

The first story, "Losing Voice: Ethan's Story," written by Steve Niles with art by Bill Sienkiewicz, is previewed above.

To read the complete story, CLICK HERE.

Upcoming stories include:

* "Death as a Gift," written by Dawn Thomas, art by Jason Chan.

* "Isolation," written by Mark Protosevich, art by David Levy.

* "Sacrificing the Few for the Many," written by Dawn Thomas, art by Jason Chan.

* "Fighting Chance," written by Richard Christian Matheson, art by David Levy.

Warner Bros. has also provided The Continuum a look at the film's new poster. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.

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ALEX ROSS DESIGNS NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA

Marvel Comics on Thursday unveiled the covers to Captain America #34, which feature a new Captain America designed by Alex Ross.

The images above are the covers for the issue, featuring art by Ross and series artist Steve Epting, as well as design art by Ross.

"Captain America is one of the true iconic super heroes of our time and to design the new look for a new Cap, we had to go with the most iconic, preeminent painter of our time -- Alex Ross," said Dan Buckley, Marvel's president of publishing.

Marvel did not reveal who the new Captain America is, but confirmed it is not Steve Rogers.

Captain America #34 will be in stores on Jan. 16. Ross' cover will also be released as a poster on Jan. 9.

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LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: "CHAINED LIGHTNING"

Kids' WB! has provided The Continuum four images from "Chained Lightning," Saturday's new episode of Legion of Super Heroes.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"Lightning Lad (voiced by Andy Milder) discovers that his sister, Ayla (Kari Wahlgren), long thought to be lost in the same Lightning Beast attack that gave him and his brother, Mekt (James Arnold Taylor), their powers, is really alive.

"However, Ayla is now in the form of pure electromagnetic energy. Lightning Lad must find a way to save Alya before Imperiex can harness this energy for his own diabolical use."

The episode was written by Matt Wayne and directed by Brandon Vietti.

The images show:

* Lightning Lad sustains traumatic injuries in battle and Brainiac 5 must help him through with surgery -- utilizing the unique assistance of Shrinking Violet.

* Moments before their lives changed forever, Lightning Lad (left) fears the worst alongside his sister Ayla and brother Mekt.

* Imperiex issues an ultimatum to Lightning Lad's brother, Mekt.

* Bouncing Boy and Brainiac 5 work in tandem at the controls.

Click on the thumbnails for larger images.

In other Legion news, Warner Home Video has announced a Feb. 5 release for Volume 2 in its DVD series from the show.

Like Volume 1, Volume 2 will feature four episodes from the first season. They are "Champions," "Fear Factory," "Brain Drain" and "Lightning Storm."

Click on the thumbnails for larger images of the DVD's box art and look for more Legion of Super Heroes news soon here in The Continuum.

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NBC STRIKES HEROES SYNDICATION DEAL

NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has sold the NBC primetime series Heroes to cable networks G4 and MOJO for its debut in off-network syndication, it was announced on Thursday by Frances Manfredi, senior vice president and general sales manager, NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.

The multi-season strip deals with G4 and MOJO debut in fall 2010, and include a repurpose window of current season episodes the week following NBC's initial airings starting in 2007.

"Heroes is a perfect show for G4 and MOJO," Manfredi said. "We are thrilled about the deal and look forward to a long and successful relationship with the two networks."

G4 will debut Heroes with all-day marathons of season one episodes on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. The network will begin airing episodes from the current season with a mini-marathon of the first six episodes of Heroes season two on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5-11 p.m. (ET/PT). G4 will then regularly air each week's current episode of Heroes on Saturdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).

Heroes will premiere on MOJO Thursday, Nov. 1, airing the first six episodes of season two from 3-9 p.m. (ET). Going forward, Heroes will air on MOJO every week on Wednesday at 8 p.m./11 p.m. (ET) and Thursday at 5 p.m./8 p.m. (ET). MOJO will also air a marathon of season one episodes during the Thanksgiving holiday.

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ADOLESCENT RADIOACTIVE BLACK BELT HAMSTERS CREATORS

Dynamite Entertainment announced on Thursday that writer Keith Champagne and artist Tom Nguyen will be the creative team on its relaunch of Don Chin's Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters.

ARBBH is Champagne's second work for Dynamite. He worte the Xena: Strange Visitor Annual.

"Without giving anything away, Tom and I plan to offer a fresh take and new beginning to Don Chin's classic creations," Champagne said. "No one can copy Don's style of humor and satirical storytelling but, with his blessing, we're planning to relaunch the Hamsters for a new generation of comics fans, while simultaneously creating a book that will offer readers of the classic series plenty of touchstones of the Hamsters they loved. Just not in a way they might expect. This is a book all about peeling back the layers and digging beneath the surface."

"I was actually a Hamster fan when I was a kid, so to be in a situation where Dynamite and Don Chin are entrusting Keith and me to continue this hilarious property is quite an honor," Nguyen said. "Plus Keith and I have wanted to work together for a long time; his writing style is concise, action-packed, and full of humor."

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FIRST LOOKS

For covers and two- to five-page previews of upcoming issues, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Veronica #184 from Archie Comics and Madame Mirage #3 from Image Comics.

Look for more First Looks soon here in The Continuum.

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BRIEFLY

* Halle Berry, who starred in the three X-Men movies and Catwoman, is a guest on Bravo's Inside the Actors Studio on Monday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. (ET).

Click on the thumbnail for a larger image from her appearance.

* The Hero Initiative has released the cover image to The 3-minute Sketchbook, a collection of Michael Finn's sketches.

The book features such artists as Neal Adams, Steve McNiven, George Pérez, John Romita Sr. and Jr., Walter Simonson and Michael Turner. It hits stores on Oct. 31, but is available now at Lone Star Comics.

Those who buy the book at one the one of Lone Star's eight Dallas-Fort Worth stores will be entered into a raffle contest to win a lunch and a sketch with artist Darick Robertson at Wizard World Texas.

* Fox has released a promotional image for the upcoming 100th episode of Family Guy, "Stewie Kills Lois," which will air on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

* Iron Man's Leslie Bibb will be a guest on CBS' The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

* Y: The Last Man #60, the DC Comics series' final issue, will be 48 pages.

* According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer was the top-selling and most-rented DVD in its opening week of release.

* Chris Batista is the new artist of DC Comics' Robin, joining returning writer Chuck Dixon.



COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES

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

* Saturday, October 6: Battlestar Galactica, Devil's Due First Looks, Heroes and Smallville.

* Friday, October 5: Dark Horse Comics for January, Marvel First Looks and X-Men: Messiah Complex.

* Thursday, October 4: Transformers, The Batman, Wonder Woman and First Looks.

* Wednesday, October 3: 30 Days of Night, Kids' WB! to end, Legion of Super Heroes, Bionic Woman and First Looks.

* Tuesday, October 2: Bionic Woman, First Looks and DC Comics roundup. Free Shipping from WBShop.com!

* Monday, October 1: Heroes, Smallville, First Looks and Image's Captain Victory.

* Sunday, September 30: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Moonstone Books for January.

* Saturday, September 29: Heroes, First Looks, Flash Gordon and Ben 10 live-action movie.

* Friday, September 28: Smallville, Marvel First Looks, The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes.

* Thursday, September 27: Captain Marvel, Smallville, The Simpsons, Image First Looks, Marvel First Looks, Archie First Looks and Bionic Woman.

* Wednesday, September 26: Heroes, Bionic Woman's Katee Sackhoff, Marvel First Looks, Wolverine and the X-Men, Top Cop news and The Simpsons Movie DVD.

* Tuesday, September 25: Watchmen movie, Legion of Super Heroes, Boom! Studios for December, Marvel First Looks, Dynamite First Looks, Bionic Woman and Heroes.

* Monday, September 24: Justice League, X-Men: Messiah Complex, Wolverine and the X-Men, The Batman, Red 5 Comics and First Looks.

* Sunday, September 23: Justice League: The New Frontier and Wolverine and the X-Men.

* Saturday, September 22: First Looks and Star Wars.

* Friday, September 21: Marvel First Looks and Heroes.

* Thursday, September 20: Devil's Due Publishing for Decmeber, IDW Publishing for December, Smallville, The Bionic Woman, Legion of Super Heroes, The Batman and The Spectacular Spider-Man.

* Wednesday, September 19: Heroes, Top Cow Productions for December, Image Comics for December, Image First Looks and Superman.

* Tuesday, September 18: Marvel Comics for December, Markosia Publishing for December, Superman Doomsday and First Looks.

* Monday, September 17: DC Comics for December, Avatar Press for December, Archie Comics for December, Superman Doomsday's Duane Capizzi, Smallville and First Looks.

* Sunday, September 16: Resident Evil: Extinction, Smallville DVD and Heroes.

* Saturday, September 15: Digital Webbing for December, First Looks, The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes.

* Friday, September 14: Marvel Comics First Looks, Smallville and Super Friends on DVD.

* Thursday, September 13: Dark Horse Comics for December, The Simpsons and Catacombs.

* Wednesday, September 12: Blade: The Series, Legion of Super Heroes, Gene-Fusion and First Looks.

* Tuesday, September 11: Painkiller Jane, Smallville, First Looks and Boom! Studios' Salem.




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