Sdcc2010

What’s next for Marvel Comics: Ultimate Doom, new Captain America, and Groot

At the San Diego Comic-Con’s Mondo Marvel panel, Marvel luminaries including Brian Michael Bendis, Jeph Loeb, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning divulged new Avengers-esque projects lined up for 2010-2011. What’s on the docket? Oodles of Cap and Ultimates projects. On deck for the panel was Marvel SVP C.B. Cebulski, Marvel’s Manager of Sales Communications Arune Singh…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jul 22

It’s official: Joss Whedon is directing the Avengers movie!

At the Visionaries panel at Comic Con Joss Whedon announced that he is officially directing The Avengers, “Because Marvel can’t afford the press release.” As for how he’s thinking of approaching the movie, Joss had this to say: I’m still writing the outline. I am at the stage where I am reworking and reworking. What…

io9 Lauren Davis Jul 22

Nic Cage gives the devil the stink eye in first Drive Angry stills

We may be a little obsessed with Nic Cage’s insane-sounding devil-in-a-car flick Drive Angry. And these brand-new movie stills aren’t helping calm down about screaming out of Hell with Cage, riding shotgun! These images were released today from Cage’s new picture: Here’s the official synopsis: DRIVE ANGRY stars Nicolas Cage as Milton, a hardened felon…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 22

The Search for Swag: The io9 guide to getting free stuff at Comic-Con

What could possibly be better than getting stuff at Comic Con? Getting free stuff at Comic Con, of course. We braved the floor to bring you the ultimate guide to filling your swag bag for absolutely nothing. io9ers Alasdair and Lauren spent two hours on the convention floor begging, bargaining, and playing games to snag…

io9 Lauren Davis and Alasdair Wilkins Jul 22

A closer look at the Sucker Punch girls’ tiny outfits and big guns

We’ve only seen mere glimpses of Zack Snyder’s army leather-clad insane women, from his next film Sucker Punch. But on the Comic Con floor, new figurines reveal more about this “Alice in Wonderland with machine guns” film. Plus new photos! https://gizmodo.com/first-look-at-zack-snyders-leather-clad-army-of-crazy-w-5589114 Synopsis: Set in the 1950s, “Sucker” centers on a girl confined to a mental…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 22

Comic Con Best of the Floor: Abin Sur’s corpse, Inception’s dream machine and more!

We waded through the masses to pick out the greatest hits from Comic Con’s exhibition hall. Check out our gallery, including video that lets you step into one of our favorite booths. [Photos via Caitlin Petrakovitz]

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 22

Floor Gallery

Comic Con Floor Gallery Warner Brothers had the entire pink corpse of the Green Lantern’s Abin Sur. More pictures at Comic Book Movies and Cinema Blend. Asgard reconstructed More Asgard. Captain America’s shield. Data! Cobb’s snow gear in Inception Inception Inception Inception Vampire Priest poster. Priest cycle. Vampire killing Priest cycle. Spartacus! Mjolnir! Tron Recognizer.…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 22

Stan Lee wishes that he came up with Lobo

At the opening festivities of Comic-Con, we caught up with the one and only Stan Lee at Activision’s Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions party. At this soiree, Stan the Man divulged that he wishes he dreamt up DC’s Main Man, Lobo. Here are some excerpts from our chat with Stan: What Spider-Man villain would you like to…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jul 22

In Lucid, rakish mages work for the Leader of the Free World

Lucid, an urban fantasy miniseries from writer Michael McMillian (True Blood) and editor Zachary Quinto, is an enjoyable yarn about a covert agency of magicians employed by Uncle Sam. Lucid contains some savvy worldbuilding, but its generic protagonist isn’t that magical. Let’s start with the good – that is, the window dressing of an underground,…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jul 21

Comic Con sneak peek: A Klingon trolley service, banners and off-site wonders!

Tomorrow the doors for Comic Con open for preview night, but the town is already coming together. Check out a few glimpses of the splendor and spectacle that is Comic Con, as we predict Comic Con’s most epic moments. Off Site Wonders: Klingons Invade Perhaps the best thing to come out of Comic Con’s steady…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 20

Marvel releases glorious concept art posters for Captain America and Thor

Behold two epic battle paintings of Thor and Captain America, by Ryan Meinerding and Charlie Wen. Released by Marvel just in time for Comic Con! Check out the high resolution versions at Yahoo. Click to view

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 20

io9 Comic-Con Meetup 7/23 in San Diego!

You asked for it! And now, lucky for you, the awesome indie filmmaker DJ Bad Vegan has organized an io9 meetup for Comic-Con. On Friday night (6 – 8pm) you’re invited to mix it up with io9 editors, writers, readers and assorted ne’er-do-wells at the official io9 San Diego Comic-Con meet-up. The best part: you…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jul 20

You think the SDCC crowds are bad? Here are the 10 most bloodthirstily awesome mobs!

The mad-human crush of the San Diego Comic Con looms, with almost 150,000 people attending over the Con’s five days, starting tomorrow. Never fear, though. Here are 10 other hungry swarms that’ll curdle your blood in advance. PITCHFORK-HAPPY VILLAGERS Frankenstein The Monster didn’t mean to kill that little girl by the lake. She was just…

io9 Marc Bernardin Jul 20

Sex advice from Omega Red: How do I pick up babes at Comic Con?

Unbeknownst to most comic book fans, Wolverine foe Omega Red is not only an evil Soviet super-soldier; he’s also a modern-day lothario and sweaty practitioner of the erotic arts. This evening, Mr. Red addresses the topic of convention love. It may come as a shock to you that Omega Red is a relationship guru. After…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jul 18

io9 wants to hear your convention horror stories!

Conventions are grand occasions for fanly fellowship. They’re also grand occasions to spill your Slurpee on Lou Ferrigno and accidentally immolate yourself when a stray cigarette ember ignites your Ego the Living Planet costume. We want your tales of woe! With Comic Con around the corner, we want to create a compendium of worst-case scenarios…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jul 17

Update your cosplay for Comic Con 2010: What to wear and what to burn

All across the country, thousands of cosplayers are rushing to put the final touches on their new, or classic, costumes, for Comic Con 2010. So here’s a few tips to make your costume as cutting-edge as possible. The Devil’s In The Details No self respecting cosplayer would leave the house without the proper pair of…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 15

See something truly unexpected at the Comic-Con Independent Film Festival

There’s a lot of stuff to see at Comic Con, but one of the best parts is the SDCC Independent Film Festival. It delivers a heady, steady stream of unbridled cinematic creativity. See, every year, the organizers of Comic Con International also host the Independent Film Festival — which welcomes entries from all over the…

Movies Marc Bernardin Jul 15

How to vacuum up every last little piece of news about San Diego Comic-Con

Our pals over at UGO have put together an excellent list of all the blogs with plans to cover SDCC, with a handy guide linking to each site’s coverage – as well as a taste of what they’ll be covering most intensely. You can visit UGO for more information, or visit some of the blogs…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jul 15

The lil’ vampire of “Let Me In” is getting a comic book prequel

As part of their Comic-Con roll out, Dark Horse Comics has given us the heads up that they’ll be publishing Let Me In: Crossroads, a four-issue prequel to the upcoming child vampire flick from Cloverfield director Matt Reeves. https://gizmodo.com/side-by-side-comparison-let-the-right-one-in-vs-the-5577842 Here’s the series’ description from Dark Horse Comics: Being forced to spend eternity as a vampire-trapped…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jul 14

25 collectibles to covet at Comic-Con

Comic-Con 2010 is chock full of limited edition toys, comics, and collectibles that are available in ridiculously small amounts. Here are 25 gee-whiz exclusives you may want to check out before they’re pillaged by the fan horde. You can find the rest of the Comic-Con exclusives here. Rob Liefeld’s X-Force Minimates Boxed Set (Action Figure…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jul 11

What’s next for Marvel Comics: Ultimate Doom, new Captain America, and Groot

It’s official: Joss Whedon is directing the Avengers movie!

Nic Cage gives the devil the stink eye in first Drive Angry stills

The Search for Swag: The io9 guide to getting free stuff at Comic-Con

A closer look at the Sucker Punch girls’ tiny outfits and big guns

Comic Con Best of the Floor: Abin Sur’s corpse, Inception’s dream machine and more!

Floor Gallery

Stan Lee wishes that he came up with Lobo

In Lucid, rakish mages work for the Leader of the Free World

Comic Con sneak peek: A Klingon trolley service, banners and off-site wonders!

Marvel releases glorious concept art posters for Captain America and Thor

io9 Comic-Con Meetup 7/23 in San Diego!

You think the SDCC crowds are bad? Here are the 10 most bloodthirstily awesome mobs!

Sex advice from Omega Red: How do I pick up babes at Comic Con?

io9 wants to hear your convention horror stories!

Update your cosplay for Comic Con 2010: What to wear and what to burn

See something truly unexpected at the Comic-Con Independent Film Festival

How to vacuum up every last little piece of news about San Diego Comic-Con

The lil’ vampire of “Let Me In” is getting a comic book prequel

25 collectibles to covet at Comic-Con

Where the Hell Do You Even Put the Popcorn in Disney’s Sail Barge Bucket?

This Is Supposedly the Final, Final, FINAL Look of the Foldable iPhone

Scientists Watch Brain’s Self-Cleaning Process During Sleep in Real Time

LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Sees 30% Off on Amazon While LEGO and Nintendo’s Official Stores Keep It at Full Price

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‘Dark Matter’ Season 2 Sees Joel Edgerton Forced Back Into the Multiverse

Astronomers Found the Closest Thing Yet to the Universe’s First Stars

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