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Posted 10/3/08 10:40 am EST by in Dark Horse, DC Comics


With all the hoopla surrounding the rise of the current Steampunk fad, one would assume it would only be a matter of time until a comic book was published that capitalized on the trend…

…only you’d be wrong – truth be told, comics have been well-ahead of the curve when it comes to including Steampunk elements. As a matter of fact, there have been several comics, original graphic novels, and even some well known comic book movies that have delved into the retro-sci-fi genre.

Let’s start off with Mike Mignola, the creator of “Hellboy,” which is chock-fulla Steampunk imagery and elements. Take the character of Johann Strauss from “Hellboy 2: The Golden Army” -- with his retro-futuristic containment suit, covered with turn-of-the-century gadgets and puffs of steam shooting out from him sporadically, Strauss is clearly the more obvious of Mignola’s characters influenced by the subculture. Read More...

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Zack Snyder Spills On Possible '300’ Sequel, New Graphic Novel

Posted 10/2/08 10:48 am EST by in Dark Horse, News


'300'Judging from the chatter about "Iron Man 2," the follow-up to "The Dark Knight," and even talk about a possible sequel to "Watchmen," it's become clear that just getting a movie made featuring a favorite comic book character or series simply isn't enough these days -- fans wanna see franchises.

Need proof? According to a post on IESB reporting on last night's press screening of new "Watchmen" footage hosted by director Zack Snyder, after talk of a rumored "Watchmen" sequel or prequel were soundly shot down by the director (or, at the very least, he'd want no involvement with such a project), questions were raised concerning a possible sequel to Frank Miller's epic "300." Snyder seemed to jump at the opportunity to discuss the potential project, saying that he'd been in discussions with Miller, and that a "300” sequel is indeed in the works. Read More...

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New Trailer For Frank Miller's 'The Spirit' Hits The 'Net

Posted 9/26/08 3:55 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


'The Spirit'With the December 25 debut of Frank Miller's "The Spirit" approaching, Lionsgate has fed the 'Net with yet another trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of the Will Eisner series.

We've posted the new trailer after the jump in all of its oft-cited "Sin City"-esque glory, full of black and white scenes splashed with occasional color. The trailer also provides a better look at Samuel L. Jackson's villain, The Octopus, as well as quite a bit of skin, courtesy of Gabriel Macht (The Spirit) and Eva Mendes (Sand Saref).

We also catch a glimpse of the much-discussed brawl 'tween The Octopus and The Spirit which had fans grumbling when it was screened during San Diego Comic-Con and Jackson favorably comparing the film to a Looney Tunes episode during a recent MTV News interview. Read More...

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Rian Johnson And 'Groo The Wanderer': A Match Made In Some Alternate Future?

Posted 9/25/08 3:11 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


'Groo the Wanderer'With multiple feature films, licensed games, a television series and continuing adventures in the comics world, hasn't Robert E. Howard's best-selling barbarian, Conan, had enough time in the spotlight? Isn't it time for another barbarian to flex his muscles in the live-action world -- a barbarian like Sergio Aragonés' "Groo the Wanderer," perhaps?

Director Rian Johnson ("Brick", "The Brothers Bloom") offered up some thoughts on the subject when the long-running series popped up in conversation with MTV News -- but before the rumor mill starts spinning, that's only because "Groo" is the one comic he's read.

"This is humiliating to any true comic book fan, but the one comic I read growing up was 'Groo,'" Johnson told MTV News. "I collected 'Groo the Wanderer' [and] I still have some issues."

"We’ll see if I get approached for it," he laughed. Read More...

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Rosario Dawson On 'Sin City II,' Politics And Playing The Superhero

Posted 9/23/08 1:15 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


Rosario DawsonNo stranger to the comics scene and the films it has inspired, Rosario Dawson told MTV News that despite being a fan herself, the "Sin City" actress knows better than to jump into just any part pulled from the pages of a comic.

"You've seen a lot of comic films be made really well and then some of them not made so well," said Dawson. "So even if it's a great character that they're making, it doesn't mean the script is so great."

But what sort of comics film does she want to do?

"I just did a voice in the 'Wonder Woman' animated film that's going to be coming out," Dawson told MTV, adding that along with developing a film based on her own series, "O.C.T.", she would "love to work with Frank [Miller] again or Robert [Rodriguez] and finish 'Sin City II.'" Read More...

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Frank Miller Talks 'The Spirit,' 'Sin City 2,' And If He'll Return To Comics

Posted 9/22/08 2:15 pm EST by in Dark Horse, DC Comics, News


Frank MillerItalian blog BadTaste offers up highlights from the transcript of a recent Q&A with Frank Miller which took place in Rome, where the writer/director defended his vision of "The Spirit," hinted at the status of "Sin City 2," and -- short of new issues of DC's "All-Star Batman and Robin" -- if he plans on ever returning to comics.

In response to the fan backlash after the first round of "Spirit" trailers hit the web, Miller defended his choices in terms of both look and subject material, saying, "I adapted 'The Spirit' to these changing times and now it seems more similar to my work. When I was in the director's chair, I had the feeling that Will Eisner was behind me, even if he's dead." Read More...

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Joss Whedon Teases Return Of Oz, Things To Come In 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season Eight'

Posted 9/18/08 3:11 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight'First you got Fray, then Dark Willow, and now a return to Oz is next, Joss Whedon told MTV News.

As the time-traveling “Time of Your Life” arc in Dark Horse Comics' "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight" wraps up, we’re going to start seeing a lot of the characters in the Buffyverse dealing with what’s in store in the future, and the question of whether Buffy's activation of all the potential Slayers was a good thing.

“Is this like a 'Terminator' thing where we can change it?” Whedon asked. “Are things going to be like that in the future, or is it a 'Terminator 3’ thing where we can’t change it? That’s the question. Can Buffy preserve the world she’s created, or is it going to come crashing down?” Read More...

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Mickey Rourke Would Reprise Marv Role In 'Sin City 2’...If The Script Is Right

Posted 9/11/08 2:07 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


Mickey Rourke as MarvWhile at this year's Toronto Film Festival hyping up his highly buzzed-about performance in Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler," actor Mickey Rourke sat down with MTV News and spoke about reprising his role as the hulking, battle-damaged Marv in "Sin City 2."

In July, helmer Robert Rodriguez told MTV News that writer Frank Miller had recently turned in a script for the sequel and that "we’re going to go reassess" where the project would sit on the director's busy slate. So if/when it does move forward, will his original Marv be joining the party?

When asked directly if Rourke would be willing to don the bandages and trenchcoat, the actor admitted it hasn't been top of mind but that he isn't closing doors. "I don’t really think about that," he replied. "That’s really not my forte, that type of thing." But that said, re-teaming with his former director is enough of a motivating factor to get Rourke back into the gritty world of Frank Miller's "Sin City." Read More...

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Joseph Gordon Levitt Denies 'Akira' Involvement...For Now

Posted 9/10/08 2:39 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


Joseph Gordon LevittIt's been quite some time since we've heard anything from the live-action "Akira" movie front, ever since it was initially announced earlier this year that Warner Bros. and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way production company snagged the license to bring the manga-turned-anime classic to the big screen. So at this year's Toronto Film Festival, MTV managed to catch up with actor Joseph Gordon Levitt, who's rumored to play the role of Tetsuo.

When asked about the rumor, Levitt responded, "That just goes to show what you can believe about what people write about movies. I love the movie 'Akira.' I still have yet to read the manga, but that's really just a rumor. They don't have a script or anything."

So while Levitt doesn't necessarily say he's not attached, it looks as though fans of what is arguably "The Godfather" of modern manga/anime properties will have to wait a bit longer before any official word comes out.

Anyone looking forward to a live-action "Akira" film? Or do you think the manga/anime are the end-all-be-all for the Japanese classic? Sound off in the comments!

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Mike Mignola On 'Singing Hellboy' And Guillermo Del Toro's Story Decisions

Posted 9/9/08 2:53 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


'Hellboy'"That really isn't my Hellboy," laughed creator Mike Mignola when asked about the "Hellboy II: the Golden Army" scene our MTV Movies Blog team picked as the summer's best movie moment. The memorable scene features a drunken Hellboy and Abe Sapien belting out Barry Manilow's "Can’t Smile Without You."

It's a scene that never would have happened in the comics -- it was "too emotional," said Mignola -- but it worked for the movie.

"Guillermo del Toro wanted a drunk singing scene," Mignola said. "I just went, 'You're the boss. Whatever you think is going to work.' I'm shy about those Hellboy-Liz Sherman moments, but he knows how to pull those things off."

But if it was just intended to be your run-of-the-mill drunk singing scene, why Barry Manilow? Read More...

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Splash Page welcomes Ed Tadem to our cover artist family (our custom-designed theme up top). Currently working on the forthcoming "Avengers" animated series, Tadem's work can also be seen in the "Jackie Karma" issues of Image's "'76," and in "Pop Gun, Volume 1." Ed Tadem can be found online at EdTadem.com.