We all knew Alan Moore wouldn't be happy with the Watchmen prequels.
But now another comic book author has stepped and called the prequels "unnecessary."
Moore Calls "Watchmen" Prequel "Evil"
February 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
We all knew Alan Moore wouldn't be happy about the upcoming seven-issue prequel to Watchmen. Moore recently spoke about the upcoming series, calling it "evil" on the part of DC. Moore is upset that DC is taking his creations and using his characters. Moore was asked how this situation was different that what he [...]
Barnes and Noble Considers Spinning Off Nook
January 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
With sales for its Nook tablets hitting an all-time high for the fourth quarter of 2011, Barnes and Noble is considering spinning-off the popular e-reader as a business line.
Martin Posts Chapter From Box Six On-Line
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Eager for the next installment in A Song of Ice and Fire?
George R.R. Martin has a treat for you then. He's posted a chapter from the sixth installment, The Winds of Winter.
Moore Joins Occupy Comics
December 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Veteran comic book writer Alan Moore has joined Occupy Comics, a group of comic artists and writers planning on producing Occupy Wall Street-inspired material and donating the profits to support further protests.
Enhanced E-Edition of "The Hobbit" Released
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Hobbit, Harper Collins is releasing an new enhanced e-edition of the fantasy classic.
"Smallville" To Continue on Printed Page
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're missing your weekly fix of Smallville angst, we've got some good news.
The series is coming back--on the printed page.
Remembering Anne McCaffrey
November 22, 2011 By 7 Comments
The author who gave us the magical world of Pern has passed away. Anne McCaffrey passed away today at the age of 85. She is survived by her three children.
Meyer Doesn't Like The Term "Twi-Hard"
November 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
If you happen to meet author Stephanie Meyer, don't use the word Twi-hard to describe her loyal, die-hard Twilight fans. Turns out Meyer doesn't care for the word. "I don't really like 'Twi-hard.' It sounds awful," she tells CNN. However, she does approve of the nickname for fans of real-life couple and Twilight stars Robert [...]
Penguin Suspends Library E-Books
November 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Penguin Books has decided to suspend library loaning of their books for e-readers. "We have always placed a high value on the role that libraries can play in connecting our authors with our readers," the publisher announced in a statement Monday. "However, due to new concerns about the security of our digital editions, we find [...]
Dark Horse Making Buffy Comics Available Digitally
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're a fans of Dark Horse's Whedon-verse comics, we've got good news. The comic publisher is preparing to release the comics digitally.
Wilson Says "Fringe" Borrowed His Shape-Shifter Story
November 15, 2011 By 4 Comments
The current arc involving shape shifters on Fringe may seem familiar if you're a reader of F. Paul Wilson.
Rowling Pondered Killing Ron Weasley
November 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
If you've read the Harry Potter novels or seen the movies you know not all of the Weasleys make it through the saga unscathed.
World Fantasy Award Winners Announced
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
At the annual World Fantasy Awards Convention in San Diego, California, the winners of the World Fantasy Award were announced this weekend. The annual event, which started in 1975, included special guests Jo Fletcher, Neil Gaiman, Parke Godwin, Shawna McCarthy, and Ruth Sanderson with author Connie Willis serving as the toastmaster.
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