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Comic Book Reviews for January 2, 2009
IGN rings in 2009 with a quick look at the biggest releases of the week including Wolverine, Batman and Kevin Smith's Batman series.
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.

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Fables

 
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Batman
 
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Battle for the Cowl
 
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Amazing Spider-Man
 
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Hulk
 
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Dead Space
 
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Final Crisis
 
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Invincible Iron Man
 
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