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Kim Thompson on Translating Manara CBR News speaks with Fantagraphics co-publisher Kim Thompson about translating Milo Manara's books for a new Dark Horse series of reprints. The first two titles, ?Indian Summer? and ?El Gaucho,? will arrive next year. Gage's Giant-Sized Plans for "Avengers Academy" More drama and adventure awaits the students and faculty of Marvel's prestigious, sold-out "Avengers Academy." CBR News sat down with writer Christos Gage for a look at Giant-Man's new curriculum. Marvel Comics On Sale September 9, 2010 Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Thursday including "Amazing Spider-Man" #641 & #642, "Daredevil" #510 , "New Avengers" #4, "Thor" #614, "X-Men" #3 and more! Haspiel on Cuba, Deadpool, Harvey & More Riding high on last week's Emmy win for Outstanding Main Title Design, Dean Haspiel talks to ROBOT 6 about his new graphic novel, "Cuba: My Revolution," his work with the late Harvey Pekar and more. Van Sciver Talks WildStorm and "Cyberfrog" Superstar artist Ethan Van Sciver spoke with CBR News about his upcoming new projects at WildStorm, how involved he?ll be in the creator-owned titles and the return of his first creation, Cyberfrog. BEHIND BUFFY SEASON 8: "The Return of Spike" (And More) CBR's regular commentary on Joss Whedon's "Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 8" returns as editor Scott Allie explains Spike's return, Angel's big action and an old threat arisen. Comic Book Legends Revealed This week in COMIC BOOK LEGENDS REVEALED, the true history of Superman's famous catchphrase -- specifically, the "American Way" portion -- plus secrets of the Legion's Shadow Lass and Popeye! Brill on ?Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers? BOOM! Studios announced today that Disney's ?Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers? will return in comics form. CBR News spoke with writer Ian Brill, who also writes ?Darkwing Duck,? about bringing back another popular cartoon. The Walking Dead, Smallville, Unbreakable 2: Sept 3rd Comic Reel Frank Darabont dispels second season rumors. "Smallville" season ten description online. The third "Night Chronicles" film was "Unbreakable 2." Also, "Hobo with a Shotgun" trailer and more. ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Chaos War" #1 Marvel Comics has unleashed a first look inside their next event which sees gods from Hercules to Thor clash as the Chaos King revives waves of dead Marvel heroes to join in the fight. Art Baltazar and Franco Reform "Young Justice" The writing team spoke with CBR News about their brand-new ongoing series from DC that brings the heroes of the new animated television show off the screen and onto the printed page. Jeff Lemire's Shelf Porn "Sweet Tooth" creator and incoming "Superboy" writer Jeff Lemire gives ROBOT 6 a look at his inspiring comic book and original art collection, including custom hardcovers of Paul Levitz's "Legion of Super-Heroes." FIRST LOOK: "Avengers Prime" #3 Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR brings you a first look at "Avengers Prime" #3 by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alan Davis, on sale September 29 in comics stores everywhere. Sturges Hosts "House of Mystery Halloween Annual" Writer Matthew Sturges talks with CBR about the special "House of Mystery" Halloween one-shot telling stories from all across the Vertigo line, including an all-new Lucifer tale by creators Mike Carey and Peter Gross. THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS: Ghost Rider, Colleen Wing, Moon Knight In our latest installment of THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS, Marvel writers Gregg Hurwitz, Rob Williams and Jason Henderson write exclusive police reports on three of "Shadowlands" most wanted characters. REVIEW: "Avengers: The Children's Crusade" #2 CBR's Doug Zawisza gives Marvel's "Avengers: The Children's Crusade" #2 a whopping four stars, saying Heinberg and Cheung deliver an exciting and personal tale that crosses the Marvel Universe grandiosely. Diamond Talks Street Dates Roger Fletcher, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Diamond Comic Distributors, tells CBR News how the industry giant settled on the new scheme of Tuesday shipping to all its direct market comics shop partners. EXCLUSIVE: "The Darkness" #86 Preview Courtesy of Top Cow Productions, CBR brings you an exclusive preview of "The Darkness" #86 by writer Phil Hester and artist Sheldon Mitchell with a cover by Rafael Albuquerque, on sale next week. Developer Talks "Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions" CBR News traveled to San Francisco last week to speak with Dee Brown, Studio Head of game developer Beenox, about the latest Spidey video game and what it's like to navigate four distinct worlds. Six New #1 Issues from Top Cow For Only Five Bucks