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Comic Book Reviews for December 24, 2008
A quick look at some of the bigger comic books to hit store shelves on Christmas Eve. Happy Holidays!
Creating Batman: Battle for the Cowl
Batman is gone, but who will replace him? Should someone replace him? Tony Daniel chats about the Battle for the Cowl mini-series.
Comics 2008 Year in Review
The hottest news and most influential books of the year, plus a look ahead to '09.
Debuting the New Fables Cover Artist
A new era begins for Bill Willingham's Fables as James Jean exits and a new painter steps up to the plate.

Comics to Film

The Spirit UK Video Interviews

IGN chats to Johansson, Mendes, Jackson and Director Frank Miller.

The Shadow Gearing Up?

IGN knows what evil lurks in the heart of men.

Tony Stark's Dad Cast?

Shawshank star rumoured to play Howard Stark.

Warner Pres. Talks Batman

Horn quized on Dark Knight follow-up, Green Lantern.

Doc Savage Movie Scoop

Producer Uslan talks to IGN about the pulp fiction project.

Branagh Talks Thor

Director excited about Marvel adaptation, plus casting update.

TOP 10 Series

1

Batman

 
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2
Hulk
 
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3
Batman: Battle for the Cowl...
 
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4
Battle for the Cowl
 
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5
Ultimatum
 
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6
New Avengers
 
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7
Thor
 
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8
Fables
 
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9
Jack of Fables
 
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10
Final Crisis: Resist
 
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Major Features on IGN
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    Thor #12

    The past, present and future of Loki.

    New Avengers #48

    A new Cap assembles a new Avengers.

    Daredevil #114

    New York City is under siege.

    New Podcast

    Episode 31

    A look back on the year - both the good and bad.

    Dark Reign

    Marvel Mini-Site

    Exclusives, previews, debuts, reviews and more.

    Weekly Gallery

    In Stores 12/15

    Fables, Buffy, T-Bolts, Mighty Avengers and more.

    In the Spotlight

    Best Comics of 2008

    From Dark Knight to Captain America, what was best?

    Weekly Reviews

    Revisit the big books that hit last week.

    Must Have Comics

    Rich takes command of his column once again.

    Deadpool vs. T-Bolts

    Andy Diggle, Daniel Way discuss crossover.

    Batman - Enter Azrael

    Death's Dark Knight gets his own mini.

    No Avengers Initiative

    Gage talks the Initiative's Dark Reign troubles.

    TV & DVD

    Hulk Vs.

    Exclusive clips.

    Dark Knight Blu

    The full review.

    Best of Blu

    Must own titles.

    Gaming

    Arkham Voices

    Batman news.

    Arkham Trailer

    New Batman levels.

    Superman Rumors

    Factor 5 game?

    Collectibles

    New Sideshow

    Joes and Marvel.

    More X-Men

    Koto adds more statues.

    Iron Man, Hulk

    New Sideshow statues.

    IGN Insider Get on the Inside
    Heroes Wallpapers

    Claire saves the day on your desktop.

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    Let our guide lend you some inspiration for the season.

    Portal: The Flash Version

    Bend space for free, right here on IGN.

    The Digital Rebirth of Street Art

    How has street art left its mark on video games?

    On the Bubble Hubble

    Make your own mash-ups of the cartoon news show.

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    Just aim and fire to try to get your main into the goal.

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