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#decadeinreview

10 Of The Decade's Best SF Comics

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It's been the decade where comic culture took over pop culture, and superheroes became movie stars. But what are some of our picks for the best comics from the last ten years? We're glad you - okay, we - asked. More »

Feature

12/12/09
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By Graeme McMillan
#decadeinreview

Pluto

12/12/09
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#astroboy Click here to read The Next Best Thing To Tezuka's Verdict On The Astro Boy Movie?

The Next Best Thing To Tezuka's Verdict On The Astro Boy Movie?

Astro Boy gets a dismissive review in the New York Times, and Fred Schodt, translator and friend of creator Osamu Tezuka, responds: "This film may not win an Oscar, but it works, and it is great fun." [NYTimes via TokyoMango]
10/26/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#moviereview

Astro Boy: Subversive, Awesome Flying-Robot Action

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Early in Astro Boy, a squad of combat drones goes into battle against an experimental war robot. One drone turns to his friend and mutters, "I really hate this job." That moment helps crystalize what makes Astro Boy so great. More »

Feature

10/23/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#exclusive

The Secrets Of Astro Boy's Floating Robot City

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Here you can see a massive Peacekeeper robot shredding combat drones, in exclusive Astro Boy concept art. We loved this movie's floating mountain city full of robots, so we talked to writer/director David Bowers and two designers about its creation. More »
10/21/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#gallery Click here to read Isamu Noguchi's sculptures

Isamu Noguchi's sculptures

All images by Getty Images More »
10/21/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#gallery Click here to read Astro Boy Gallery

Astro Boy Gallery

Astro Boy Gallery More »
10/19/09
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By Lauren Davis
#astroboy

Crazy Robot Battles In New Astro Boy Clips!

Astro Boy battles the giant robot Peacekeeper, in a no-holds-barred clip from the Pinocchio-bot animated adapation. And a second clip features Astro Boy taking part in brutal robo-gladitorial games. Deactivari Te Salutant! Plus tons of rocket-booting new stills! More »
10/16/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#gallery Click here to read Astro Boy: Robot-On-Robot Action!

Astro Boy: Robot-On-Robot Action!

10/16/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#morningspoilers Click here to read See Kato and Astro Boy in Action. Updates on The Hobbit and Magneto. Plus, Meet Lost's Newest Children!

See Kato and Astro Boy in Action. Updates on The Hobbit and Magneto. Plus, Meet Lost's Newest Children!

Tons of pictures in today's spoilers, from The Green Hornet, Astro Boy, Eclipse, and FlashForward. Plus, Ian McKellan talks about his participation in The Hobbit and Magneto, and Lost reveals two more children. Plus, Supernatural, SGU, and V. More »
10/14/09
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By Lauren Davis
#astroboy

Astro Boy Vs. Everybody: It's A Metro City Showdown!

Astro Boy fights power-suited thugs (whose helmets reflect their emotional and physical state), Battlebot Samurai, and robot gladiators in a three-minute clip and six new stills. Watch Astro Boy play tug-of-war with energy-lassos in the gleaming, futuristic Metro City. More »
09/18/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#comicswecrave

Space Horror And Marvel Superheroes Rule This Week's Comics

Click here to read Space Horror And Marvel Superheroes Rule This Week's Comics
It's not the busiest of weeks in terms of new comics, with Marvel pretty much dominating new launches, and alien horrors both old and new making a comeback. There may not be many, but these are still comics we crave. More »
09/09/09
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By Graeme McMillan
#fallmoviepreview Click here to read October

October

October 2nd More »
09/06/09
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By Graeme McMillan
#fallmoviepreview

The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall Movies

Click here to read The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall Movies
The days are already getting shorter and colder, which sounds like the ideal time to start considering spending evenings at your local multiplex, taking advantage of comfy chairs and large screens. But what movies should you see? Here's our guide. More »

Feature

09/06/09
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By Graeme McMillan
#morningspoilers Click here to read Doctor Who's New TARDIS Revealed!

Doctor Who's New TARDIS Revealed!

A new Doctor means a new TARDIS, and we've got all the rumored design details. Better Off Ted features genetic matchmaking, and Zombieland offers more survival rules. Plus Iron Man 2, Gamer, Astro Boy, Hobbit, Smallville, and Supernatural spoilers. More »
08/26/09
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By Lauren Davis
#comicswecrave

This Week's Comics Will Hex And Unleash Your True Potential

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More dead are rising at DC, Marvel looks back at its long history, and it's left to the indies to offer up the most interesting books of the week. As ever, these are New Comics We Crave. More »

Feature

08/18/09
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By Graeme McMillan
#astroboy Click here to read Sleepy Eyed Astro Boy Wallpapers Will Ignite Your Desktop

Sleepy Eyed Astro Boy Wallpapers Will Ignite Your Desktop

Astro Boy, the robot with awesome hair and ultimate daddy issues, powers up in four gorgeous new wallpapers, straight from the Tezuka Production company. They're part of Project Atom, dedicated to promoting the new Astro Boy film. More »
08/17/09
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By Meredith Woerner
#astroboy Click here to read Latest Astro Boy Trailer Wields The Robo Butt Guns

Latest Astro Boy Trailer Wields The Robo Butt Guns

The many bits and pieces inside Astro Boy's deadly body are revealed in this new trailer — including machine guns located in his hindquarters. Plus, the rest of the cast and a garbage can/robot pup make their debut. More »
08/11/09
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By Meredith Woerner
#morningspoilers Click here to read New Pics Let You Compare Iron Man's Newest Armored Characters With G.I. Joe's Accelerator Suits

New Pics Let You Compare Iron Man's Newest Armored Characters With G.I. Joe's Accelerator Suits

Today's spoiler haul includes a G.I. Joe power-suit clip, shiny new Astro Boy pics, and more Iron Man trailer screencaps. Plus Fringe set pics, Doctor Who video, and V/Caprica casting calls. Also: Repossession Mambo, Smallville, Stargate, Heroes and Warehouse spoilers. More »
07/29/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#morningspoilers Click here to read Star Trek's Romance With Extinction And Iron Man's Flirtation With Disaster

Star Trek's Romance With Extinction And Iron Man's Flirtation With Disaster

Post-Comic Con spoiler flood: Zoe Saldana talks Trek 2, Favreau talks Iron Man, Tyrese Gibson talks Transformers 3, everyone talks Zombieland. Plus BSG/Heroes trailers and Harry Potter set pics. Also: Dollhouse, Astro Boy, Stargate, FlashForward, Chuck and True Blood spoilers. More »
07/27/09
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#exclusive

Kristen Bell Talks Astro Boy's Robot Love

Click here to read Kristen Bell Talks Astro Boy's Robot Love
Astro Boy star Kristen Bell explains why we'll fall in love with the movie's robot hero, in this exclusive video interview. And at the movie's panel, the director revealed Samuel L. Jackson is playing a killer robot. More »
07/23/09
15,92915,929 views on this post, 23 new visitors
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By Charlie Jane Anders
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