Jeph Loeb

Why’s Cable coming back from the dead? To kick the Avengers’ butts, of course

Today io9 chatted with Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness about the upcoming miniseries Avengers: X-Sanction, a four-issue limited series starring the cybernetic X-Man Cable as he cheats death to wage war against the Avengers. Expect plenty of punching and explosions — as McGuinness noted, “I have yet to find a gun too big for Cable.”…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Sep 13

Are you ready for the Marvel Comics version of Smallville?

Yesterday we reported that ex-Lost and Smallville writer Jeph Loeb will oversee Marvel’s newly created TV division. Marvel hasn’t made a live-action show in years, but we may see one, given Loeb’s credentials. However, it will be an uphill battle. https://gizmodo.com/heroes-jeph-loeb-is-marvels-new-tv-head-honcho-5574355 Marvel has plenty of animated programming for kids lined up, but there’s nary a…

Television Cyriaque Lamar Jun 29

Nerdvana achieved: Summer Glau is the voice of Supergirl

Not content with winning every poll, decimating Reavers and seducing John Connor, Summer Glau will now be the voice of Supergirl in the direct-to-DVD movie Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, which adapts the second storyline of Jeph Loeb’s run on the Superman/Batman comic.

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jun 28

Heroes’ Jeph Loeb is Marvel’s new TV head honcho

Jeph Loeb, who’s written TV shows like Lost and Heroes and such comics as Batman: The Long Halloween and Hulk, has been appointed Marvel Entertainment’s Executive Vice President, Head of Television. Here’s the press release from Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today that it has appointed Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice President, Head of Television,…

Television Cyriaque Lamar Jun 28

Marvel Sees Double With New Hulk War

What happens when one World War Hulk isn’t enough? Marvel plans to answer that in a new storyline spanning the Hulk franchise this December, as Jeph Loeb and Greg Pak team-up to write smash-filled sequel World War Hulks. Spoilers ahead. Spinning out of this week’s Incredible Hulk #600, the storyline – that will join Loeb’s…

io9 Graeme McMillan Jul 24

The Teen Wolf You Never Saw, Sadly

A surprise announcement from Jeph Loeb at this afternoon’s Mondo Marvel panel: There may be a Teen Wolf 3 – but there’s one particular actor who won’t be involved. Surprise spoilers ahead. When prompted by a fan question (and then even more prompting from Marvel’s Jim McCann), Teen Wolf creator Loeb talked about the third…

io9 Graeme McMillan Jul 23

President Lex Luthor Is Naked Under His Battlesuit!

Our enduring nostalgia for the Lex Luthor presidency will finally be assuaged when Superman/Batman: Public Enemies comes out on DVD this fall. Animation God Bruce Timm tackles a crazy-caped Jeph Loeb storyline, and judging from this first trailer, it’s going to be like Batman: Brave And The Bold on steroids.

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders May 21

The Best Reason Jeph Loeb Is No Longer Working On Heroes

Wondering what former Heroes’ writer/producer Jeph Loeb is doing now that he’s no longer on the show? Or what happened to Sylar’s brain eating? Marvel Comics have the (somewhat gross) answer to both questions. From the latest issue of Loeb’s current high-profile Marvel series, Ultimatum: You may be wondering what’s going on there, because what…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan Jan 3

New Beginnings And Pretty Pictures Dominate This Week’s Comics

After the cathartic experience of last week’s election, the comic industry is obviously looking to move onto new beginnings this week, if the raft of new series is anything to go by. We have supernatural forensic teams, superheroine envy, a beautiful art book and even a comic version of a novel that will make many…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan Nov 11

Has Firing Loeb And Alexander Saved Heroes?

So now we know that NBC is paying attention to all the complaints about the direction of Heroes, and has fired two of the show’s co-executive producers in response. Now they’re rumored to be considering bringing in Pushing Daisies’ Bryan Fuller to replace them. But what changes – if any – will the loss of…

io9 Graeme McMillan Nov 4

Heroes Execs Jeph Loeb And Jesse Alexander Canned

Click to viewHeads are rolling over at NBC’s super-powered mutant series Heroes — and it’s no wonder. Just about every critic has taken aim at the storyline gridlock this season, including a stinging critique on the cover of Entertainment Weekly. It was only a matter of time until NBC started trimming the fat, but can…

Television Meredith Woerner Nov 3

Heroes Isn’t Derivative, Claims Executive Producer

Whatever you do, don’t suggest that Heroes is derivative to the show’s executive producer Jeph Loeb. On the latest edition of comic book creator interview podcast WordBalloon, he shrugs off comparisons to Watchmen (“Oh, like nothing’s ever ended with the end of the world ever”) and The Fly (“Have you ever seen the Wolfman? Okay,…

io9 Graeme McMillan Oct 7

New Hulk Steals 50% Of Bruce Banner’s Thunder

If you’re enjoying Jeph Loeb‘s brand new Red Hulk, then the announcement that Marvel’s Hulk series is to become a “split book” with two regular, shorter stories each issue will probably make you very happy. Loeb assured fans that, while we’re going to be seeing a lot more of Bruce Banner’s smashing alter-ego in the…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan Jul 25

Producer: Heroes Webisodes Are Historic, Cheap

We introduced you to the new Heroes webisodes on Monday, and now an executive producer of NBC’s superhuman drama is talking about their historic significance while also answering critics who may have wanted more visual bang for their buck. Jeph Loeb, whose resume also includes stints on Lost, Smallville and a pretty impressive career as…

Television Graeme McMillan Jul 16

How To Make Superman/Batman Team-Ups Rule, For A Change

Any comic called Superman/Batman should really be the most astounding piece of reading material since Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. And yet, sadly, DC’s monthly comic about the adventures of its two most famous characters has been a bit dull for a few years now. I’ve been obsessing, during my rare downtime, about how…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Mar 26

io9 Talks to the Creators of “Heroes”

It’s not quite Monday without a new episode of Heroes, so we’re bringing you the next best possible thing: an interview with creators Tim Kring and Jeph Loeb and a slew of photos of the cast. Check everything out after the jump — it’s something to do while you wait impatiently with the rest of…

Television Kevin Kelly Dec 17

You May Not Like Him When He’s Angry, But What About When He’s . . . Red?

Bearing in mind that there’s going to be a new Incredible Hulk movie next summer – written by Ed Norton, and with the first trailer being premiered during the Super Bowl because that worked so well last time – Marvel Entertainment have released plans of what they’re planning to do to the Jolly Green Giant…

io9 Grae Nov 15

Why’s Cable coming back from the dead? To kick the Avengers’ butts, of course

Are you ready for the Marvel Comics version of Smallville?

Nerdvana achieved: Summer Glau is the voice of Supergirl

Heroes’ Jeph Loeb is Marvel’s new TV head honcho

Marvel Sees Double With New Hulk War

The Teen Wolf You Never Saw, Sadly

President Lex Luthor Is Naked Under His Battlesuit!

The Best Reason Jeph Loeb Is No Longer Working On Heroes

New Beginnings And Pretty Pictures Dominate This Week’s Comics

Has Firing Loeb And Alexander Saved Heroes?

Heroes Execs Jeph Loeb And Jesse Alexander Canned

Heroes Isn’t Derivative, Claims Executive Producer

New Hulk Steals 50% Of Bruce Banner’s Thunder

Producer: Heroes Webisodes Are Historic, Cheap

How To Make Superman/Batman Team-Ups Rule, For A Change

io9 Talks to the Creators of “Heroes”

You May Not Like Him When He’s Angry, But What About When He’s . . . Red?

‘Good Omens’ Season 3 Is Still Just One Episode, Despite Being Called That

Steam Gaming Has Arrived on Apple Vision Pro, and It’s Unexpectedly Glorious

RFK Jr. Will Take on Joe Rogan for Podcaster Supremacy

The Spymaster’s Guide to the Secret Agencies of ‘Star Trek’

Uber Is Testing Driverless Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans in Los Angeles

Cast Adrift, Meta Employees Have No Idea Who the ‘Token Legend’ Is Anymore

Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Hits 76% Off, a Complete PC Setup for Less

You Can Add ‘Lamp That Folds Your Laundry’ to the List of Doomed Startups

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Let us help find what you are looking for...