• For those of you holding out hope for a Kevin-directed Degrassi flick, here’s the latest posting from exec producer Stephen Stohn via the Degrassi.tv website:

• And in other interesting Degrassi news, Comic Book Resources is reporting that “Degrassi Junior High: The Next Generation” graphic novels are part of a big Degrassi push next year (along with the possible Kevin flick).
• The ALMOST View Askewer Seth Green coincidentally mentions the Buddy Christ Bobble Head in one of the commentaries included on the new Season 4 Box Set of Family Guy. If you’ve been checking out the latest episodes on Fox in the new season, it’s truly remarkable what they’ve been getting away with, by the way. Some of it’s making “South Park” look tame!
• Popular fun and games site LiquidGeneration has a “How Nerdy Are You?” quiz where one of the questions (#16) cites “Clerks” as one of the films as a choice.
• And finally today, anyone wondering what the makers of the Fantastic Four movie thought when posed with Brodie’s question about Thing, click HERE for their answer. See you again soon!

• Okay, so there’s not much more to say than the headline, but tomorrow’s a big big day. Yes, it’s the result of many years of questions, patient waiting…And now, Wednesday marks the return of Kevin to the world of comics. On shelves everywhere tomorrow, issue #4 of “Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do”! The book costs a mere $2.99 at your local shop, though we’re guessing signed copies from our own Stash will be available shortly, if not even by the time you read this. There’s still 2 more issues after this one in the series, for a total of 6, and Kevin promises MAJOR surprises and twists to come. Don’t miss issue #4 tomorrow! Welcome back, Kevin!

• Film critic and aficionado Jeffrey Wells has been a friend of the View Askew fold ever since an early meeting with Kevin. Since then, he’s contined to be a regular guest, working a column at our own Movie Poop Shoot website, and now runs an awesome website called Hollywood Elsewhere that’s got a staggering amount of information, including regular columns and a podcast from Wells himself (admittedly, this is the first we’ve seen this website, and we’re hooked, now — Wells is doing an amazing job). Kevin was the guest on that podcast on Sunday night. You can listen to Kevin’s telephone interivew in the archives of the “Elsewhere Live” show by clicking HERE. An archive of Well’s excellent podcasts can also be found, for iTunes users only, HERE. If you’re in a hurry (the interview runs around 30 minutes), here’s a summary of tidbits revealed by Kevin during the call:

• The 1st cut of Clerks 2 is done, with a running time of 1:49.
• Kevin is guessing after trimming a little more, the final cut will likely end up somewhere around 1:40.
• The goal is to debut the film at Cannes in May, though it will not be shown as part of the competition.
• The expected US theatrical release date for the film is August.
• Kevin confirmed the plan is still to release the film UNRATED (hooray!)

If you’re not already excited to see the film, wait until you hear this clip where Kevin discusses it. You’ll be stoked. After spending a few minutes chatting with him on the set in New Jersey last month, we could see the excitement first hand. This one’s going to please the fans, and surprise any nay-sayers out there as well. It’s not just about a bunch of one-liners, but rather, has a sweet, meaningful story and speaks a lot to the 30-something generation. August isn’t that long off, either — And just think about it — The first EVER unrated Kevin Smith flick? The tickets are as good as sold. And hey — Feel better, Kevin.