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We3While much of my conversation last week with iconic comics writer Grant Morrison was focused on his revolutionary approach to DC's "Batman & Robin" series (if you aren't reading it, you should be), I also managed to get an update on a few other projects he's been involved with over the years — including plans for a movie based on his 2004 miniseries "We3."

The three-issue story followed a trio of animals who are made into weapons by the government but manage to escape captivity. Armed with deadly robotic implants, encased in armor and given limited ability to speak, the animals must outrun the military and overcome various other threats to their newfound freedom.

"Kung-Fu Panda" director John Stevenson had been attached to an adaptation of the series back in December 2008 (featuring a script by Morrison), but there's been little word from the "We3" camp since that time. According to the comic's creator, the lack of movement on the project is a bit frustrating, given the high regard critics and fans alike have for the story. Read More...

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CrossedOne of the big announcements made just prior to this weekend's C2E2 convention was the news that "Preacher" creator Garth Ennis' grisly comic book series "Crossed" had been picked up for big-screen adaptation by Kickstart Productions.

Published by Avatar Press, the series follows a group of survivors beset by victims of a disease that makes people engage in all manner of deranged, vile and inhumane acts upon each other. The title of the series comes from the cross-shaped rash that develops on the faces of victims.

Similar to George Romero's "The Crazies," "Crossed" had an initial 10-issue run written by Ennis with art from Jacen Burrows. The acclaimed comic book writer is also writing the screenplay for the film, and I caught up with him during the convention to get more details about the big-screen project. Read More...

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X-Files/30 Days of NightX-Files investigators Fox Mulder and Dana Scully will collide with a brand new threat this July, thanks to a new series announced at this weekend's C2E2 convention in Chicago.

Written by "30 Days of Night" co-creator Steve Niles and Adam Jones, guitarist for the band Tool, the six-issue series will send FBI Agents Mulder and Scully to Alaska just in time for the long season of darkness to take over the region. While investigating a strange murder, the pair discover (as usual) that all is not what it seems in the case.

Veteran artist Tom Mandrake ("The Spectre") will provide interior art for the series, which pairs DC's Wildstorm imprint with "30 Days" publishers IDW Publishing. Wildstorm has provided Splash Page readers with the first, exclusive look at the standard cover to the series, created by Andrea Sorrentino. Variant covers by Tom Mandrake and Sam Kieth ("The Maxx") will also be available. Read More...

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Batman and RobinWhen Grant Morrison kicked off his run on DC's "Batman & Robin" last year, it would seem to any outside observer that the acclaimed author had written himself a trap that would foil even the greatest literary escape artist.

Bruce Wayne was missing in action (and possibly deceased) after Morrison's "Batman R.I.P." story arc. The cape and cowl had been adopted by Dick Grayson, his fun-loving former sidekick and a far cry from the grim-and-gritty style of his mentor. In the middle of it all was Bruce Wayne's recently discovered son, Damian, a mean-spirited, egotistical brat with lethal fighting skills and a fanbase that wasn't quite sold on this new addition to the Bat-family.

But somehow Morrison and artist Frank Quitely made it work. In fact, they did better than making it work — they crafted a brand new duo that learned on the job what it meant to be one of the famous pairings in comics history, and seemed to enjoy their adventures nearly as much as readers. In fact, the creative team continues to take a rare opportunity to reinvent Gotham's protectors from the ground up and make "Batman & Robin" one of the best new series on shelves.

This week saw the collection of the series' first six issues released in deluxe hardcover format with "Batman & Robin: Batman Reborn," and I had the chance to speak with Morrison about the series. Read More...

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Okay, so we expected to Zenescope's new "Charmed" comic book based on the hit television series to be pretty sexy — after all, the publisher has never shied away from injecting their comics with ample amounts of curves. But when they sent us this exclusive wraparound cover for "Charmed" #2, created by superstar artist Greg Horn, I actually had to ask if it's okay to post on the site here.

Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself:

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"Charmed # 0" will hit shelves in June and issue #1 will debut at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July.

What do you think of the cover? Let us know in the comment section or on Twitter!

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Buffy the Vampire SlayerAttention, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fans: I'm going to kick things off with a SPOILER WARNING right at the start of this interview — because we're right in the thick of the Buffy-verse right now and things are about to get very intense.

With a big reveal behind us and an even more intriguing turn of events at the end of last month's issue of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," I managed to track down writer Brad Meltzer for a brief chat about what's next for the Sunnydale slayer, what last issue's big reveal means for her, and why Buffy's upcoming showdown with the unmasked "big bad" might not be your typical boss fight.

Oh, and just in case you missed it the first time: SPOILER ALERT! Read More...

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Scott PilgrimI knew something was up when "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" director Edgar Wright posted a trio of mysterious messages on Twitter today.

"Wait. What's that? (looks into distance)," he wrote around 11 AM EST, adding just a few minutes later, "(squints) Ah. I guess it was just a mirage or something."

What he was hinting at was the debut of the "Scott Pilgrim" teaser trailer just a few minutes ago on Apple Movies. While we can't embed the trailer here for you (Boo to you, Apple! Boo!), we do have a few new images that were released along with it. Read More...

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"Kick-Ass" hits theaters next month, introducing audiences to a world in which costumed crime-fighters don't have fancy superpowers — but they do know how to administer (and take) a beating.

But what are superheroes without their suped-up equipment? In this exclusive clip from "Kick-Ass," get a bumper-to-bumper tour of The Red Mist's tricked-out Mist-Mobile.

How's that for a sweet ride? Read More...

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Chris EvansThe long road to casting the lead role in "The First Avenger: Captain America" could be nearing its end, with actor Chris Evans offered the Marvel Comics' hero's iconic red, white and blue uniform.

While there's been no official word from Marvel Studios or Evans' representatives at this point, The Hollywood Reporter claims that the "Fantastic Four" actor has been offered the role of soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers. According to the report, Evans would commit to up to three movies based on the character if he accepts the role, as well as "The Avengers" and other unnamed Marvel movies.

If Evans is indeed offered the role and accepts, it would be the fourth live-action comic book movie he appears in (not including 2007's animated "TMNT" movie, in which he voiced Casey Jones). Read More...

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Team Whedon's online musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" surprised a lot of people in 2008 when the first chapter of the three-act production went live with stars Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day. The project went on to spawn prequels and spin-offs in the comic book world, a hit album and fast-selling DVD, and as many expected, an as-yet-untitled sequel.

However, when we caught up with Dr. Horrible himself, Harris told MTV News he expects the sequel to take on a notably different form than its predecessor — namely, as a feature-length film that debuts offline rather than on the Web.

"Apparently they're making a 'Dr. Horrible' sequel — a feature film, I hope," laughed Harris. "I hope they cast me in it — we'll see." Read More...

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Cover Artist

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.