October 2003 Offworld Report: Comics, Anime and Manga
01/10/2003 . Source: Jessica Martin 
CrossGen is heading for the seven seas with their new pirate comic, El Cazador, the difference between fans and fanboys is examined, a look at reality in Anime, and 'Scooby-Doo Meets Batman' is reviewed (yes, really). A prime crop of comic, anime and manga gems found offworld the 'Nest for October 2003, in this month's monthly round-up of the 'best of the rest'. COMICS The New Bats
An insider spills the secrets of the new Batman prequel movie.
CCI 2003
A look at the new 'Ministry of Space' and 'Aquaman', among other insider gossip.
Eye Of The Storm
'Wildcats' and 'Stormwatch' writers chat about Wildstorm's new 'Eye of the Storm' imprint.
September Pipeline
Look at new comic title including 'JLA/Avengers,' 'Trouble,' 'Formerly Known as the Justice League,' and 'Superman: Birthright'.
Lying In The Gutters
Ian Ungstad on why a recent comics column of his was pulled within less than 24 hours of it being published.
An Odd Old Idol
'Comic Book Idol' moves into the final four and, finally, some sequential pages…
Josh Howard
Interview with Josh Howard, the creator of Dead@17, a new title due out from Viper Comics in November 2003.
Battle Royale: Volume One
Review of the comic about a cruel gameshow where a high school class is kidnapped and brought to an island where they must kill or be killed. Bendis on Bendis
Interview with comics creator Brian Michael Bendis.
Music To My Eyes
Article on how comics and street music influence each other.
Things To Come: November 2003
Look at some of the more unconventional comics coming our way in November 2003.
Doing Digital
A look at the world of digital-only comic books.
.hack// 1: Legend of the Twilight
Review of this comic where children play in a Tron-like game existence.
The Marvel at Marvel
Con report from 2003's official Marvel Convention.
Marvel War
Spider Man and The Ultimates face up to some nasty villains in Ultimate War. Busiek on Busiek
Interview with comics creator Kurt Busiek.
So I Married a Webtoonist
Funny look at what happens when you marry a fellow comics fan and webtoonist.
Pirates Ahoy
Creator Chuck Dixon talks about CrossGen's trip across the seven seas with their new pirate title, El Cazador.
Oddball Comics
'The Creature From 'Strange Adventures!' was a story so weird that DC had to hold a contest for its best explanation!
Sequential-Art Sauce
I'll thank you not to call my collection of sequential-art erotica 'Dirty Comics'.
Damage
Steven takes a look at that and also the difference between comics' fans and fanboys.
ANIME & MANGA This Samurai Goes Deeper
Review of that fine manga, Samurai Deeper Kyo.
Marmalade With That?
Tokyopop Inc. releases the DVD of the anime flick Marmalade Boy.
Megatokyo Goes With Dark Horse
Fred Gallagher and Dark Horse team up to publish of Megatokyo: Volume 2, as well as a new expanded Volume 1.
Naughty Ninjas
The 1995 flick 'Ninja Scroll' gets a new lease of life in 'Ninja Scroll: The Series.'
Reality in Anime?
A look at how anime and manga play an integral part of daily life in Japan.
Scooby Goes Bats
Review of 'Scooby-Doo Meets Batman'. Oh my gosh, yes, it exists.
Rial gets Real
Monica Rial, the voice actor behind Excel Saga as Hyatt, Princess Nine as Izumi, Noir as Kirika, not to mention Gasaraki, Steel Angel Kurumi, RahXephon and Full Metal Panic, gets interviewed.
An Anime Fantasy
A gang of 'good' thieves go on a stealing spree in a world of dragons and ogres in the "King of Bandit Jing." 
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