Here's the latest word on the street (or the e-street, I suppose) regarding a few much-anticipated comic book movie sequels. I don't know about you, but I'm already giddy-anxious for the next Hellboy flick - and I'm rather looking forward to seeing Frank Castle again on the silver screen as well.

• A little bit of unsubstantiated rumor has popped up regarding the return of Hellboy to the big screen. We all should know by now about the big Halo or Hellboy controversy that's wrapped up director Guillermo del Toro recently. Well, Clint over at Moviehole reports that while it del Toro has not officially signed on to Halo, chances are he will- and when he does, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army will be pushed back.
• The same Clint also tells us that despite Jane's predictions of a summer 2006 start to filming on Punisher 2, the better bet is on action actually beginning next year.
• And yes, what comic book sequel roundup would be complete without some shiny new pictures from the upcoming X-Men flick? Not this one, that's for sure. You can dig some X-action here, complete with German website goodness.