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#comicswecrave
Robot Detectives Battle Superhero Bastards For Your Comics Dollars
Hope you've been saving up your pennies for this week's comic haul: There's an impressive amount of new releases that you'll want to take home and cherish for at least the next seven days. Yes, these are Comics We Crave.
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#smallville
Does Pam Grier Mean That Smallville's Going To Get Suicidal?
Pam Grier has joined the cast of the CW's Smallville, and if her character is any indication, we can expect to see an increase in the amount of underhanded governmental black-ops... And maybe even a Suicide Squad? Spoilers below. More » -
#stealthispitch
What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
The first episode of V was an unabashed hit for ABC, getting 14 million viewers last week... but the network only has three more episodes left before the series' winter break. How can they capitalize on this unexpected hit?
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#fringe
Abrams On Fringe Cancellation Rumors
With ratings taking a dramatic tumble last week, is Fringe really in danger of not making it to a third season? J.J. Abrams, one of the show's creators, has addressed the deadly rumors, calling Fox "insanely supportive" of the show. More » -
#earthquake
Earthquakes Never End, Say Scientists
The aftershocks of earthquakes can occur decades, and even centuries, after the initial tremors, according to new research carried out by scientists at the University of Missouri. Does this mean that the 1906 earthquake could still destroy San Francisco? More » -
#whattowatch
Get Lost In The Global Village With This Week's Television
It's a week unlike any other... Oh, okay, with new episodes of most of our favorite shows, it's a week very like many others. But there's also the launch of the new Prisoner, making Sunday the night to tune in. More » -
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#dvdreview
Clone Wars Grows Up In Front Of Your Eyes In New Box Set
Maybe I'm just a process junkie, but the best thing about Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Complete Season One box set may be watching the series evolve from awkward beginnings and finding its feet. That or the comedy droids.
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#thewalkingdead
10 Favorite Faux Deaths In Science Fiction
Death really isn't the end in science fiction... It just depends on whether or not it can be written around later. Here are some of our favorite NotDeaths that prove that the Grim Reaper should really up his game. More » -
#aliens
In Space, No-One Can Hear Us Squee
Fanfiction comes in many shapes and sizes, but rarely does it look as cool as Paul Mayberry's wonderful Alien short. Someone, please let this guy go a full-length Aliens comic sometime soon (Click through for the rest). [LJ] (Via) More » -
#siege
Bombs, Cities Drop On Marvel Universe In New Siege Trailer
Have all Marvel's comics for the last five years been leading up to one massive event? If so, is said event an Avengers reunion, or dropping a mythical city on a real-life American one? A new trailer teases both outcomes. More » -
#essentialreading
5 Comics You're Not Reading (But Should Be)
You're not new to comics, but you've read all the big names and you're not sure where to go next. Luckily, we're here with five suggestions to make your November bookshelf that little bit heavier. More » -
#spaceinvaders
Meet The New HD Space Invaders
Wondering what Space Invaders would look like in the real world? This Threadless t-shirt by Jean Salamin reveals all. We're surprised that they're spaceships and not just weirdly shaped aliens, but we kind of like it. They're Real [Threadless] More » -
#exclusive
Jailbreaks And Exploded Landscapes In New GI Joe Comic
Weird court-martial prep gone wrong, urban destruction and ripping on podunk smalltown America. GI Joe #11 (Released tomorrow in all good comic stores) seems to have it all, judging by this exclusive preview... and it's still better than the movie. More »
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#marvel
Marvel's Q3 Earnings: Enough To Make Mickey Sweat?
Wondering how important movies are to Marvel? Without an Iron Man or Hulk this summer, profits fell a stunning 60% for the company's 3rd quarter of the year when compared with the same period last year. Should Disney be worried? More » -
#blacksummer
BodyMod Presidential Assassins Get Movie Deal
Scientists modify their own bodies and become the world's first superheroes. Living the io9.com dream? Well, yes, but it's also the beginning of Warren Ellis' Black Summer, soon to be part of the next wave of superhero cinema. More » -
#televisionfuture
Fry, Morrison, McGuigan Team For New TV Show
It's an unexpected team-up, but Stephen Fry is apparently joining with We3 writer Grant Morrison and Push director Paul McGuigan for a new BBC TV series that's rumored to be Doctor Who-esque. We're already geekgasming at the prospect. [Bleeding Cool] More » -
#comicswecrave
Epic God-On-Dinosaur Action In This Week's Comics
It's a week where Wonder Woman gets her ass kicked, Hercules recruits superheroes for some assaultin', and dinosaurs migrate south for the winter. Oh, and a Portland detective agency opens its doors for business. Oh, comics! How we're cravin' you. More » -
#thelifeintergalactic
Anderson Looks Up For New Movie
Prepare for the possibility of emotionally stunted astronauts learning how to "feel" while being accompanied by an awesome retro soundtrack. Director Wes Anderson has decided that he wants to make a movie set in space. More » -
#venturebros
Venture Bros Explains Where Science Comes From
Last night's epic episode of The Venture Bros solved an age-old mystery (Why do scientists science?) and something we'd never really thought about (Why is Dean called Dean?) with the same answer: Prog Rock. Watch and learn. More » -
#cranktv
Crank Creators + Television = Zeroes
How can the creators of Crank and Gamer bring their frenetic brand of over-the-top action fantasy to network television? By coming up with a show that cuts straight to the panicked, violent conclusion each and every episode. More » -
#terminator
Joss Whedon Wants To Buy Terminator - Someone Make This Happen
The Terminator franchise is up for sale, as its current owners try to survive bankruptcy by selling off their most valuable asset, and guess who wants to buy it? Dollhouse's Joss Whedon. Well, kind of.
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#whattowatch
Aliens Invade In "V" Reboot, Plus Supernatural Goes Super-Meta
If aliens invading is your thing, this is definitely your week: Not only does the new V premiere on Tuesday, but Syfy are running marathons of the old show to keep you busy 'til then. Also: Batman! Prisoner! And dragons! More » -
#drhorrible
Meet Young Doctor Horrible In New Fanmade Prequel
Who knew that Dr. Horrible would turn out to be such a fruitful franchise? In addition to the official Sing-Along Blog, soundtrack and spin-off comics, there's now an unauthorized prequel on its way. And, yes, this one has songs too. More » -
#stargateuniverse
Stargate Universe Writer To Trolls: Stop Being Idiots
Only weeks after its successful launch, Stargate Universe has found itself criticized (even by us) for the show's treatment of female characters. But as the criticism gets uglier, one of the show's writers couldn't help but respond in kind. More »
