August 7, 2007 10:54
![Sam & Max Season 2 Announced
[August 7, 2007] The cult comic book series "Sam & Max" celebrated its 20th anniversary at Comic-Con, and Telltale Games officially announced that a second season of its Sam & Max episodic game series will arrive this fall.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/sammax_60.jpg)
The cult comic book series "Sam & Max" celebrated its 20th anniversary at Comic-Con, and Telltale Games officially announced that a second season of its Sam & Max episodic game series will arrive this fall.
August 3, 2007 10:08
![Top 10 Movies From Comic-Con
[August 3, 2007] San Diego's Comic-Con is the place to be for genre movie fans looking for never-before-seen-footage and early previews of upcoming films. We braved endless lines and searing heat to bring you the top 10 movies from the show.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/moviesfromcon_60.jpg)
San Diego's Comic-Con is the place to be for genre movie fans looking for never-before-seen-footage and early previews of upcoming films. We braved endless lines and searing heat to bring you the top 10 movies from the show.
July 31, 2007 11:26
![Zack Snyder Reveals "Watchmen" Details
[July 31, 2007] The last section of the Warner Bros presentation at this year](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/watchmen_60.jpg)
The last section of the Warner Bros presentation at this year's Comic-Con was devoted to the upcoming adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' much-beloved "Watchmen" comic book. Director Zack Snyder briefed the audience on his intentions and confirmed casting rumors.
July 24, 2007 10:40
![Comic-Con 2007 Preview: Games, Movies and More
[July 24, 2007] Comic-Con 2007 begins this week in San Diego. Here](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/comiccon_60.jpg)
Comic-Con 2007 begins this week in San Diego. Here's a look at some of the games and movies on display at the show this year, from "Star Trek XI" to Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
May 10, 2007 10:15
![Boxing Comics: Hulk Casting, 52, and Ultimates
[May 10, 2007] This week Travis considers the casting of the new Hulk movie, wishes he'd kept reading 52, discusses Marvel's Ultimate universe shipping schedules, and makes his picks for the week.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/hulk60.jpg)
This week Travis considers the casting of the new Hulk movie, wishes he'd kept reading 52, discusses Marvel's Ultimate universe shipping schedules, and makes his picks for the week.
May 4, 2007 13:48
![Boxing Comics: Iron Man, Whedon, and Hulk
[May 4, 2007] It's a busy week for comics, but Travis takes time out to address the recently released still of the Iron Man armor from the movie, take issue with Whedon, and catch up on Hulk stories in time for World War Hulk.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/ironman60.jpg)
It's a busy week for comics, but Travis takes time out to address the recently released still of the Iron Man armor from the movie, take issue with Whedon, and catch up on Hulk stories in time for World War Hulk.
April 26, 2007 11:31
![Boxing Comics: Criminal, Mighty Avengers, and Eisners
[April 26, 2007] Travis takes a look at preview pages for MIGHTY AVENGERS #3 and the first issue of the new CRIMINAL arc as well as discussing some of the Eisner nominations (think Oscars for comics) from last week.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/avengers.jpg)
Travis takes a look at preview pages for MIGHTY AVENGERS #3 and the first issue of the new CRIMINAL arc as well as discussing some of the Eisner nominations (think Oscars for comics) from last week.
April 19, 2007 10:55
![Boxing Comics: Comic Art Ethics
[April 19, 2007] This week's installment of Boxing Comics deals with the old Greg Land controversy and Marvel's misleading cover art.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/land60.bmp)
This week's installment of Boxing Comics deals with the old Greg Land controversy and Marvel's misleading cover art.
April 5, 2007 13:16
In light of the return of the black costume to Spider-Man, Travis reminisces on the impact of the classic Spider-Man story "Kraven's Last Hunt" that took place in the black costume days before Venom.
March 29, 2007 10:42
![Boxing Comics: The Punisher as Captain America
[March 29, 2007] With the Marvel Civil War over and Steve Rogers seemingly dead, the job of Captain America is currently open for applicants. Somewhere within Marvel someone decided, "You know who would make a great Captain America? The Punisher." Wait...what?](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/punish_60.jpg)
With the Marvel Civil War over and Steve Rogers seemingly dead, the job of Captain America is currently open for applicants. Somewhere within Marvel someone decided, "You know who would make a great Captain America? The Punisher." Wait...what?
March 28, 2007 18:19
![Comics Preview: Early Look at Gunslinger #3, Moon Knight #9
[March 28, 2007] Marvel sent us some preview pages of a couple of upcoming comics; DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #3 and MOON KNIGHT #9. TwitchGuru resident comic book guy Travis Meacham offers his early judgments on both.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/marvelcomics.jpg)
Marvel sent us some preview pages of a couple of upcoming comics; DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #3 and MOON KNIGHT #9. TwitchGuru resident comic book guy Travis Meacham offers his early judgments on both.
March 22, 2007 11:03
![Boxing Comics: Girls, Zombies, and X-23
[March 22, 2007] In a slow week for comics, Travis looks closely at the select issues that made the cut; specifically GIRLS, THE WALKING DEAD, X-23: TARGET X, and ULTIMATE POWER.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/bc_60.jpg)
In a slow week for comics, Travis looks closely at the select issues that made the cut; specifically GIRLS, THE WALKING DEAD, X-23: TARGET X, and ULTIMATE POWER.
March 15, 2007 11:30
![Boxing Comics: Buffy Season 8?
[March 15, 2007] Joss Whedon says that Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 is the start of Season 8, but do we believe him?](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/comics4_buffy_60.jpg)
Joss Whedon says that Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 is the start of Season 8, but do we believe him?
March 8, 2007 12:40
!["Come and Take Them!" - "300" Reviewed
[March 8, 2007] "300" paints The Battle of Thermopylae with stunning imagery, stylized filmmaking, and a comic artist](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/300_60x60.jpg)
"300" paints The Battle of Thermopylae with stunning imagery, stylized filmmaking, and a comic artist's brush. TwitchGuru's Travis Meacham infiltrated The Hot Gates to witness "300" in IMAX.
February 28, 2007 16:48
![Boxing Comics: Civil War Ends
[February 28, 2007] Marvel](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/marvelcivilwar.jpg)
Marvel's most recent crossover event "Civil War" reached its conclusion last week, and it went out with a whimper not a bang. Also, Travis' picks for this week.
February 28, 2007 12:13
![Animating Hellboy: A Conversation with Tad Stones
[February 28, 2007] TwitchGuru](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/hellboy_60.jpg)
TwitchGuru's Travis Meacham cornered Tad Stones, director of "Hellboy: Sword of Storms" and "Hellboy: Blood and Iron", to talk about Hellboy's first adventures in animation.
February 21, 2007 14:11
![Boxing Comics: Spawn, Punisher, and X-23
[February 21, 2007] In this first installment of the TwitchGuru comics column, Travis looks at the recent devastating change to the "Spawn" mythos, a Punisher with a sense of humor, and a little girl who kicks ass. Also his picks for the week.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/boxing-comincs-60x60.jpg)
In this first installment of the TwitchGuru comics column, Travis looks at the recent devastating change to the "Spawn" mythos, a Punisher with a sense of humor, and a little girl who kicks ass. Also his picks for the week.
February 20, 2007 20:19
!["Ghost Rider" Sins Against Comic Films
[February 20, 2007] Mark Steven Johnson](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/ghostrider-teaser.jpg)
Mark Steven Johnson's "Ghost Rider" is an affront to comic and movie fans alike. TwitchGuru's Travis Meacham braved the fires of Hell to bring you this review.
February 10, 2007 17:07
![Fandom Present for Gunslinger Midnight Sale
[February 10, 2007] In honor of The Gunslinger's foray into the world of comics, Marvel set up the first midnight sale for a comic book ever. TwitchGuru's Travis Meacham was in attendance in Sherman Oaks, CA.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/dtteaser_60.gif)
In honor of The Gunslinger's foray into the world of comics, Marvel set up the first midnight sale for a comic book ever. TwitchGuru's Travis Meacham was in attendance in Sherman Oaks, CA.
January 30, 2007 11:36
![Dark Horse Comics No Longer a 'Dark Horse'
[January 30, 2007] Twitch speaks with Dark Horse insiders about the little publisher that has risen to become the number three comic book company in the industry. Nearly 21 years after it got started, Dark Horse has a winning formula for attracting and keeping both readers and writers.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/darkhorse.jpg)
Twitch speaks with Dark Horse insiders about the little publisher that has risen to become the number three comic book company in the industry. Nearly 21 years after it got started, Dark Horse has a winning formula for attracting and keeping both readers and writers.
January 24, 2007 12:12
![Back to the Old Republic: Inside the World of "Star Wars" Comic Books
[January 24, 2007] Star Wars has been a signature series for Dark Horse Comics ever since the publisher purchased the license in 1991. TwitchGuru goes behind the scenes of the two hottest Star Wars comic books, "Knights of the Old Republic" and "Legacy," with authors John Jackson Miller and John Ostrander.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/starwarscomics.jpg)
Star Wars has been a signature series for Dark Horse Comics ever since the publisher purchased the license in 1991. TwitchGuru goes behind the scenes of the two hottest Star Wars comic books, "Knights of the Old Republic" and "Legacy," with authors John Jackson Miller and John Ostrander.
January 23, 2007 12:07
![Atlantis Rising: Inside the Custom Comic Book Publisher
[January 23, 2007] Atlantis Studios isn't like most comic book publishers, and that's a good thing for some aspiring writers. Atlantis helps writers and artists build their own customized comic books and graphic novels, and then publishes the material while letting the authors keep the rights to their work. TwitchGuru explores Atlantis' unique model.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/laracroftteaser.jpg)
Atlantis Studios isn't like most comic book publishers, and that's a good thing for some aspiring writers. Atlantis helps writers and artists build their own customized comic books and graphic novels, and then publishes the material while letting the authors keep the rights to their work. TwitchGuru explores Atlantis' unique model.
January 18, 2007 12:01
![The State of the Comic Book Industry, Part 1
[January 18, 2007] The comic book industry has enjoyed a powerful resurgence over the last few years, thanks in large part to big-ticket limited series like DC Comics](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/dcinfinitecrisis.jpg)
The comic book industry has enjoyed a powerful resurgence over the last few years, thanks in large part to big-ticket limited series like DC Comics' "Infinite Crisis" and Marvel's "Civil War." But are the special event series helping the comic industry raise its game or simply re-hashing old storylines and hurting monthly sales of regular titles?
January 4, 2007 11:16
Paul Fusco was just another aspiring screenwriter in Hollywood trying to sell a script. Then he took a friend's advice and transformed his zombie story into a comic book with the help of comic publisher Atlantis Studios. TwitchGuru's David Konow examines Fusco's "Soldiers of the Dead."
November 30, 2006 18:59
![Building eMagazines that People Will Want to Read
[November 30, 2006] In the past, Web-based magazines have come and gone many times. Major publishers have largely abandoned the idea, but Cranberry Publishing thinks that it has the winning formula for print-your-own online mags.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/emagazine.jpg)
In the past, Web-based magazines have come and gone many times. Major publishers have largely abandoned the idea, but Cranberry Publishing thinks that it has the winning formula for print-your-own online mags.
November 10, 2006 13:22
![Book Review and Excerpts: Voyages of Imagination, The Star Trek Fiction Companion
[November 10, 2006] During the writing of our history of Star Trek fiction, we came across Jeff Ayers, soon to be author of the first published comprehensive Star Trek fiction companion. TwitchGuru reviews the book, and presents you with a three-page excerpt.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/trekfiction.jpg)
During the writing of our history of Star Trek fiction, we came across Jeff Ayers, soon to be author of the first published comprehensive Star Trek fiction companion. TwitchGuru reviews the book, and presents you with a three-page excerpt.
September 29, 2006 11:02
![Don't Believe Everything You Read: Inside the Weekly World News
[September 29, 2006] TwitchGuru's David Konow meets a mysterious writer for the Weekly World News, who takes him on a tour of the bizarre and twisted domain of the infamous American tabloid.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/batboy.jpg)
TwitchGuru's David Konow meets a mysterious writer for the Weekly World News, who takes him on a tour of the bizarre and twisted domain of the infamous American tabloid.
September 8, 2006 04:13
![Set Phasers To Arial: Celebrating 40 Years of Star Trek Fiction
[September 8, 2006] As Star Trek celebrates its big four-oh, TwitchGuru takes a look back over four decades of Star Trek fiction in print. We cover the highs, the lows and the future of Star Trek fiction, and include interviews with two of the franchise's leading authors: David Mack and Margaret Bonanno.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/emblem-enterprise.jpg)
As Star Trek celebrates its big four-oh, TwitchGuru takes a look back over four decades of Star Trek fiction in print. We cover the highs, the lows and the future of Star Trek fiction, and include interviews with two of the franchise's leading authors: David Mack and Margaret Bonanno.
July 25, 2006 15:00
![The Jive Dudes at Comic-Con? Surely You Can't Be Serious...
[July 25, 2006] Now that Comic-Con 2006 is over, it's time to go back over the costumes, icons, previews and pulp that populated the San Diego Convention Center last week. From upcoming video games, new comics and graphic novels, and glimpses of next year's blockbuster movies, the event was packed. And it all starts with the Jive Dudes...](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/jive2.jpg)
Now that Comic-Con 2006 is over, it's time to go back over the costumes, icons, previews and pulp that populated the San Diego Convention Center last week. From upcoming video games, new comics and graphic novels, and glimpses of next year's blockbuster movies, the event was packed. And it all starts with the Jive Dudes...
June 1, 2006 09:07
![Book Review: Inside "The Xbox 360 Uncloaked"
[June 1, 2006] Dean Takahashi](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/xbox360_console_5.jpg)
Dean Takahashi's new book, "The Xbox 360 Uncloaked," chronicles the making of Microsoft's next-generation console from start to finish, illustrating the pivotal decisions, complex personalities and intense friction that went into the making of the Xbox 360. TwitchGuru reviews what "Uncloaked" really discovers.
February 22, 2006 07:06
![A Candid Conversation With David Sheff, Master Interviewer of the World of Video Games
[February 22, 2006] David Sheff has made a career of interviewing some of the biggest names in the world, including Steve Jobs, George Lucas and even John Lennon just before his assassination. He has written two books on video games and technology, including "Game Over," which chronicles the history of Nintendo. He gives TwitchGuru his thoughts on the evolution of the video game industry.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/sheff_60x60.jpg)
David Sheff has made a career of interviewing some of the biggest names in the world, including Steve Jobs, George Lucas and even John Lennon just before his assassination. He has written two books on video games and technology, including "Game Over," which chronicles the history of Nintendo. He gives TwitchGuru his thoughts on the evolution of the video game industry.
February 9, 2006 06:53
!["Smartbomb" Squad, Part 2: An Inside Look at the Video Game Industry with author Aaron Ruby
[February 9, 2006] "Smartbomb" author Aaron Ruby spent five years covering the video game industry with his wife and co-author Heather Chaplin and discovered how an evolving media is changing the entertainment business and altering our culture. In part two of the interview with the authors of "Smartbomb," Ruby shares his thoughts with TwitchGuru.](http://images.tomshardware.com/_teaser/60x60/smartbomb_60x60.jpg)
"Smartbomb" author Aaron Ruby spent five years covering the video game industry with his wife and co-author Heather Chaplin and discovered how an evolving media is changing the entertainment business and altering our culture. In part two of the interview with the authors of "Smartbomb," Ruby shares his thoughts with TwitchGuru.
February 7, 2006 08:04
"Smartbomb" co-author Heather Chaplin spent five long years immersed in the video game industry, following the biggest and most influential names in the business while chronicling the rise in cultural dominance of an exciting new form of media.
February 1, 2006 06:59
A Review of the New Book on the Video Game Revolution. For whatever reason, books on the video game phenomenon have been few and far between. Despite the rise of this exciting new form of electronic entertainment over the last decade, few authors apparently have chosen to detail and break down the entire industry, from the economics to the culture, over its 30-plus year history.
July 23, 2005 12:00
The video game adaptation of Orson Scott Card's famous Sci-Fi book series Advent Rising does a good job of making the story's plot come alive for game play. But if ample frame rates and ultra-sleek graphics are what you seek, Advent Rising may not be for you.
