The weekend is so close.  Here’s some news for you to waste the day with while you pretend to work.

Around the Blogs:

Religioscope – Islam: comic book and animated series seeks to create peaceful pop culture heroes in Muslim world – Some more coverage of The 99.

Con Coverage:

MTV Geek – We’re No Angels: Leading Ladies of Science Fiction and Fantasy at NYCC

MTV Geek – Joe Simon, The Co-Creator Of Captain America, Speaks At NYCC

CBLDF – Mid-Ohio Comic Con Delivers Much Needed Support for CBLDF

Around the Tubes Reviews:

The Seattle Times – Crime Does Not Pay

Saffron Walden Reporter – Ultimate X: Origins

IGN – Comic Book Reviews for 10/26/11