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HeroesCon: Steve Ditko

CBR viewed a documentary on Steve Ditko, then heard live recollections from associates of Ditko, and observed three scholarly presentations on the works of Ditko. All that and a slice of cake.

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HeroesCon: Mark Waid & George Perez

Borrowing a page from film critic Roger Ebert's playbook, Heroes Discussion Group leader Andy Mansell convinced Mark Waid & George Perez to spend an hour at HeroesCon to breakdown "The Brave & the Bold" #4.

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HeroesCon: The New Power Generation of Writers

Marvel's Matt Fraction, Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman and Ed Brubaker along with "Vikings" writer Brandon met with fans at HeroesCon to discuss how the Internet can benefit their crafts.

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HeroesCon: The X-Babies Return!

In fall of 2009, the ultra alternate reality tikes with the X-Men's faces crossover with Marvel's long lost Star characters in a four-issue series from Gregg Schigiel and Jacob Chabot called "X-Babies."

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HeroesCon: Yost Talks Psylocke Mini

The mind-bending mutant ninja gets a new lease on life by exploring her own death in a revenge-fueled series from writer Christopher Yost, who talks to CBR News about Marvel's new "Psylocke" miniseries.

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HeroesCon: Carey on X-Men: Legacy

In September's "X-Men: Legacy Annual," Mike Carey sends Rogue on a new mission with the next and possibly last generation of Mutants. CBR News spoke with Carey about "Legacy's" new direction.

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HeroesCon: Longbox Digital Comics

Formally unveiled at HeroesCon, Longbox hopes to do for comics what iTunes did for music. We spoke with mastermind Rantz Hoseley, who also edited Image's Tori Amos-inspired "Comic Book Tattoo," about the software.

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HeroesCon: DC Nation

Ethan Van Sciver and Mark Bagley joined DC editors Ian Sattler and Brian Cunningham to discuss "JLA" and "Blackest Night," tease info about a special Black Lantern, answer fan questions and debut a printed copy of "Wednesday Comics."

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HeroesCon: "Dark Reign: The List" Panel

Marvel's "Dark Reign: The List" announcement at HeroesCon coincided with their Philly announcement of the same project as Bendis, Hickman and Fraction teamed up to discuss the project.

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HeroesCon: Kieron Gillen Talks "Dark Avengers: Ares"

Marvel's wildest war god, Hercules' brother Ares, takes on new responsibilities as a drill sergeant for Norman Osborn's next generation of soldiers, and writer Kieron Gillen fills CBR News in on the explosive details.

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HeroesCon: Runton and Staros on "Owly's" Kindle Debut

"Owly," Andy Runton's all-ages series, is now available for Amazon's Kindle. Top Shelf has announced the release of all five volumes this and CBR spoke with Runton and publisher Chris Staros.

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HeroesCon: The DC Comics Panel

The DCU panel at HeroesCon gave attendees a glimpse into the creative process as shared by Senior Editor Ian Sattler, "Supergirl" artist Jamal Igle, "Batman: Streets of Gotham" artist Dustin Nguyen and editor Brian Cunningham.

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HeroesCon: Jeff Smith & Alec Longstreth on the Indie Way

At HeroesCon, Jeff Smith and Alec Longstreth discussed their different processes while creating comics, talked about Smith's "Little Mouse Gets Ready" and gave a few hints on how to succeed in comics.

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HeroesCon: Pint O' C.B. Report

At HeroesCon's Pint O' C.B. Panel on Friday, Mark Waid, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction and Brian Michael Bendis were on hand to talk about their Marvel Comics projects, including a new "New Avengers" artist and more.

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HeroesCon: Way & Corben Talk "Starr the Slayer"

This September, the Marvel MAX mini "Starr the Slayer" by Way and Corben will explore the relationship between writer and creation, as well as what it takes to survive in a savage world of magic.

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HeroesCon: Waid Talks "Strange"

Doctor Strange may no longer be Sorcerer Supreme, but he's not done exploring and protecting the mystical side of the Marvel Universe. CBR spoke with spoke with Mark Waid about "Strange," a 4-issue mini kicking off in November.

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HeroesCon: Remender On "Doctor Voodoo"

When the Marvel Universe is under siege from the supernatural, it's time to page Jericho Drumm, Sorcerer Supreme and star of the new "Doctor Voodoo" ongoing series. CBR News spoke with writer Rick Remender about the project.

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