Action Comics #844 came out today.

"So what's the big deal?" you might ask...

Well, the "big deal" is that the comic book is written by Richard Donner, legendary director of the classic, Superman: The Movie, staring Christopher Reeves.

If you're a fan of the original Superman Movie, and would like to read a great superhero story with fabulous artwork, you should check out this book!

...I've even made it easy for you. I picked up a couple of extra copies at the comic book store today. Click on my "View items for sale" link above and Buy it now! You'll be glad you did!

A preview of the first few pages of the book can be seen here.

Also...

Next month, fans of Donner's Superman will finally be able to see the "Donner cut" of the movie, Superman II. Warner Brother's is releasing a new version of the film on DVD- includes footage removed from the movie after Donner was fired from his directing gig.
...We're talking a whole different movie here people. I can't wait!

...I'm going to BUY COMIC BOOKS!!!

Congratulations to all the winners!

What are you going to do with your gift certificates?

Heroes starts in 5 minutes for all you east-coasters...

I'm not gonna stop telling all y'all about it until I get 20 responses from fellow eBayers, confirming that they'll watch the show!

Common guys (and girls)!!! Once you watch an episode, you'll be hooked!

This show is even better than Lost!!!

Get it now!!!

Click on the Date links below to see what a difference a month makes!

Heroes is the best show on Televison. If you're not watching it, you're missing out! Check it out at NBC.com.

Wow! I thought the final prices for some of these items were high! But they don't even compair to the final selling price of this awesome prop and this varient comic book!

It's official, Heroes fans are MAD passionate for this show! I'd love to get my hands on all those comic books!

My baby... She makes her comic-book-loving-father proud!!!

...take two graphic novels, and scare yourself to sleep each night!

Read my reviews of John Constantine, Hellblazer and From Hell.

Please be sure to vote on the helpfulness of the reviews at the end of the articles.

The Answers:

Part I
A History of Violence- comic book
Constantine- comic book
Sky High- film
Road to Perdition- comic book
Underworld- film

Part II
Nepolean Dynamite- film
Ghost World- comic book
Art School Confidential- comic book
From Hell- comic book
The Matrix- film

Part III
The Mask- comic book
Unbreakable- film
The Incredibles- film
American Splendor- comic book
Hellboy- comic book

And The Winner Is...

americanangels!!!

Congratulations americanangels! You got 13 of 15 correct!

Thank you to everyone who played along. This was fun! I can't wat to do it again (Next time, I'll be a bit more organized...)

I hope everyone took the time to read my new ebay guide. Almost all the films mentioned in this contest that originate from comic books are listed in my guide.

Thanks again everyone!

Part III

Can you spot which movies originated from the pages of a comic book and which are motion picture originals?

If so, you can win some cool Comic Con and eBay Live swag!!!*

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Hollywood’s infatuation with comic books has lead to numerous movies adapted from, and inspired by, comic books. Movies such as Batman Begins, X-men: The Last Stand, and Fantastic 4 are easily traced back to their comic book roots. But a film’s comic book lineage isn’t always so obvious.

Here’s how the contest works:

The contest will be in three parts. This is part III. It's not too late to submit answers for part I & II. Answers for part I, II,& III can be submitted until 5:30p.m. (PST) today.

Five movie DVD images will be posted at the top of the hour, from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. (PST) today.

To answer, simply post a comment.

          -If you believe the comic book came first, type “comic book” after the corresponding number.

          -If you believe the movie came first, type “film” after the corresponding number.
           (Be sure your answer is clear. See previous post for example.)

The person who responded quickest, with the most correct answers, wins! The winner will be announced at 6:00p.m. (PST) today.

*I haven't decided on the exact prizes yet, but it will include exclusive Comic Con International swag and an awesome tote-bag from this year's eBay Live.

Hints can be found in my new ebay guide. Check it out to get an upper hand!!! And be sure to vote on the guide's helpfulness. Feel frree to contact me if you have any questions.

GOOD LUCK, AND THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!

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Part II

Can you spot which movies originated from the pages of a comic book and which are motion picture originals?

If so, you can win some cool Comic Con and eBay Live swag!!!*

123

45

Hollywood’s infatuation with comic books has lead to numerous movies adapted from, and inspired by, comic books. Movies such as Batman Begins, X-men: The Last Stand, and Fantastic 4 are easily traced back to their comic book roots. But a film’s comic book lineage isn’t always so obvious.

Here’s how the contest works:

The contest will be in three parts. This is part II. It's not too late to submit answers for part I. Answers for part I, II,& III can be submitted until 5:30p.m. (PST) today.

Five movie DVD images will be posted at the top of the hour, from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. (PST) today.

To answer, simply post a comment.

          -If you believe the comic book came first, type “comic book” after the corresponding number.

          -If you believe the movie came first, type “film” after the corresponding number.
           (Be sure your answer is clear. See previous post for example.)

The person who responded quickest, with the most correct answers, wins! The winner will be announced at 6:00p.m. (PST) today.

*I haven't decided on the exact prizes yet, but it will include exclusive Comic Con International swag and an awesome tote-bag from this year's eBay Live.

Hints can be found in my new ebay guide. Check it out to get an upper hand!!! And be sure to vote on the guide's helpfulness. Also, be sure to come back in one hour for part III of the Secret Origins contest!

Feel frree to contact me if you have any questions.

GOOD LUCK!

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Part I

Can you spot which movies originated from the pages of a comic book and which are motion picture originals?

If so, you can win some cool Comic Con and eBay Live swag!!!*

123

45

Hollywood’s infatuation with comic books has lead to numerous movies adapted from, and inspired by, comic books. Movies such as Batman Begins, X-men: The Last Stand, and Fantastic 4 are easily traced back to their comic book roots. But a film’s comic book lineage isn’t always so obvious.

Here’s how the contest works:

The contest will be in three parts. This is part I.

Five movie DVD images will be posted at the top of the hour, from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. (PST) today.

To answer, simply post a comment.

          -If you believe the comic book came first, type “comic book” after the corresponding number.

          -If you believe the movie came first, type “film” after the corresponding number.
           (Be sure your answer is clear. See previous post for example.)

The person who responded quickest, with the most correct answers, wins! The winner will be announced at 6:00p.m. (PST) today.

*I haven't decided on the exact prizes yet, but it will include exclusive Comic Con International swag and an awesome tote-bag from this year's eBay Live.

Hints can be found in my new ebay guide. Check it out to get an upper hand!!! And be sure to vote on the guide's helpfulness. Also, be sure to come back in one hour for part II of the Secret Origins contest!

Feel frree to contact me if you have any questions.

GOOD LUCK!

______________________________________________________________________________________

Can you spot which movies originated from the pages of a comic book and which are motion picture originals?

If so, you can win some cool Comic Con and eBay Live swag!!!*

123

45

Hollywood’s infatuation with comic books has lead to numerous movies adapted from, and inspired by, comic books. Movies such as Batman Begins, X-men: The Last Stand, and Fantastic 4 are easily traced back to their comic book roots. But a film’s comic book lineage isn’t always so obvious.

Here’s how the contest will work:

The contest will be in three parts.

Five movie DVD images will be posted at the top of the hour, from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. (PST) today.

The DVD images will be numbered 1-5 (as above).

Participants will need to provide their answer as to the origin of each of these movies.

To answer, simply post a comment.

          -If you believe the comic book came first, write “comic book” after the corresponding number.

          -If you believe the movie came first, write “film” after the corresponding number.
           (For an example of how to post your answers, see the first comment to this post)

The person who responded quickest, with the most correct answers, wins! The winner will be announced at 6:00p.m. (PST) today.

*I haven't decided on the exact prizes yet, but it will include exclusive Comic Con International swag and an awesome tote bag from this year's eBay Live.

Hints can be found in my new ebay guide. Check it out for an upper hand!!! And be sure to vote on the guide's helpfulness.

Feel frree to contact me if you have any questions.

Can you spot which movies originated from the pages of a comic book and which are motion picture originals?

If so, you can win some cool Comic Con and eBay Live swag!!!*

123

45

Hollywood’s infatuation with comic books has lead to numerous movies adapted from, and inspired by, comic books. Movies such as Batman Begins, X-men: The Last Stand, and Fantastic 4 are easily traced back to their comic book roots. But a film’s comic book lineage isn’t always so obvious.

Here’s how the contest will work:

The contest will be in three parts.

Five movie DVD images will be posted at the top of the hour, from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. (PST) today.

The DVD images will be numbered 1-5 (as above).

Participants will need to provide their answer as to the origin of each of these movies.

To answer, simply post a comment.

          -If you believe the comic book came first, write “comic book” after the corresponding number.

          -If you believe the movie came first, write “film” after the corresponding number.
           (For an example of how to post your answers, see the first comment to this post)

The person who responded quickest, with the most correct answers, wins! The winner will be announced at 6:00p.m. (PST) today.

*I haven't decided on the exact prizes yet, but it will include exclusive Comic Con International swag and an awesome tote bag from this year's eBay Live.

Hints can be found in my new ebay guide. Check it out for an upper hand!!! And be sure to vote on the guide's helpfulness.

Feel frree to contact me if you have any questions.

Do yourself a favor… If you’re near a television, turn it to your local NBC channel and stay tuned for Heroes. This is an absolutely amazing show! Comic book fans, Lost fans, or fans of any serialized action/drama will love this show!

Millions have already caught on to Heroes, but I’m always looking for new recruits. I want to make sure this show has a long life, and the only way that will happen is if the ratings stay high and/or improve! So I’m doing my best to get the word out and increase the audience!

As a comic book geek, I couldn’t ask for any more from a prime-time television series!

Check out the cool promotional comic books and buttons  selling on eBay. If the final prices for some of these items are any indication, it appears that the fans are rabid for Heroes material! The final selling price of this awesome prop from the show will be an interesting indicator of how passionate Heroes fans are!

I’m still debating whether I’m going to bid or not… MAN, I want to bid soooo bad!

Hopefully I can convince a few of you to tune in. Trust me; you’ll be glad you did (and if you’ve missed the first few episodes, you can get a recap at NBC.com ).

Feel free to post a comment or send me an email with your impression of the show.

…and don’t forget who turned you on to your new favorite series ;-)