Credit: Phil Briones (Humanoids) Credit: Mike McKone (Humanoids) Comic books’ newest shared universe, the H1 imprint from Humanoids, launches this week with a title whose premise hits very close to real-world issues…only with superpowers involved. Ignited deals with the reopening of Phoenix Academy in the aftermath of a fatal school shooting…and some of the survivors
Month: June 2019
Space Bandits #3 variant Credit: Walt Simonson (Image Comics/Netflix) Mark Millar and Matteo Scalera’s Space Bandits debuts July 3, and for it Millar has recruited his all-time favorite artists from his high school days to contribute variants, dubbed “Legends” variants, for each issue. As a bonus, these “Legends” variants will be sold for what they
Credit: Marvel Entertainment During Tuesday night’s Dark Phoenix red carpet premiere, the film’s writer/director Simon Kinberg was joined by Kevin James, Director of Film and Television Production for the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office to declare June 4 “Dark Phoenix Day,” in honor of the X-Men film franchise and the character of Phoenix herself. “For as
Credit: Japan House London Press Release This summer Japan House London will present a two-month exhibition on the popular Japanese art form, manga, through the work of internationally acclaimed manga artist, URASAWA Naoki. Hugely popular in Japan where they make up over 20% of all publications sold, manga refer to what are commonly known as
Credit: Devil’s Due Publishing Credit: Devil’s Due Publishing Press Release In May, 2019, DC Comics issued a cease and desist letter to Chicago-based independent publisher Devil’s Due Comics, stating a limited-edition issue of its now-infamous Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Freshman Force features a cover that violates their Wonder Woman copyright. (Scroll to the red box
Credit: Marvel Comics Marvel Comics has released a cryptic teaser image of Blade leaping into action with the phrase “No compromise, no mercy”. Credit: Marvel Comics No details of what the teaser may be setting up are indicated in the image, however more information is promised in the June 11 edition of Marvel’s Pull List
Credit: AMC AMC has issued a statement on the future of filming The Walking Dead in Georgia, should the state’s newly-signed restrictive abortion laws come into effect. The bill, which would limit abortions to being performed within six weeks of becoming pregnant, has garnered similar response from other networks and productions, including Disney, Warner Media,
Credit: Syfy Credit: Syfy Syfy has balked at any new seasons of Deadly Class and Happy!, however the shows are being shopped around to other broadcast homes. First reported by Deadline, both are based on Image Comics titles – Deadly Class by Rick Remender and Wes Craig, and Happy! by Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson.
Jim Lee with Hex X backpacks Credit: Hex Press Release HEX X JIM LEE BACKPACKS FOR COMIC CREATORS & COLLECTORSNew Kickstarter campaign aims to make the ultimate comic focused backpacks a reality HEX, award-winning fashion accessory brand, today announced two new backpacks designed by comic book legend Jim Lee. A Kickstarter campaign to make these
Upcoming movie One Piece Stampede has released a brand new poster designed by original author Oda Eiichiro ahead of its Aug. 9 release. The fiery poster showcases new character Douglas Bullet with Luffy, Law, Buggy, Hancock, Smoker, Sabo, and Lucci. Douglas Bullet was once a promising young soldier, but resigned his position upon a certain
Credit: Houghton Mifflin Credit: Houghton Mifflin Nicole J. Georges’ graphic novel Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home is in development for television with Killing Eve production company Sid Gentle leading the production, according to Deadline. Fetch is a semi-autobiographical story of Georges adopting a dog named Beija, and the progression of their relationship against the
Credit: TEDx TEDx Talks has released a video recording of writer Jim Zub’s recent talk at TEDxStMary in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada on May 2. In this 20-minute talk, Zub walks viewers through his creative journey and how tabletop games helped him with his creativity, empathy, and confidence. Watch the full talk here: [embedded content]
Credit: Marvel Studios Credit: Sony Pictures Thor actor Chris Hemsworth has one more blockbuster film dropping in 2019 – June 13’s Men In Black: International. But after that, the Avengers: Endgame star says he’s planning a hiatus from acting to be with his family. “This year I probably won’t shoot anything. I just want to
Cerberus strikes out in this preview of June 5’s Vampirella: Roses for the Dead #4. Vampirella: Roses For The Dead #4writer: Kristina Deak-Linsner | artist: Joseph Michael Linsnercovers: Joseph Michael Linsner (A), Billy Tucci (B)Billy Tucci (RI-B/W), Joseph Michael Linsner (RI-B/W)FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen+Vampirella and Evily are hot on the trail
Credit: Javi Fernández (DC) Javi Fernández Credit: Javi Fernández This week’s Justice League #25 is the finale of writer Scott Snyder and artist Jorge Jimenez’s “The Sixth Dimension” arc – but it is also the introduction of a new series artist: Javi Fernández. Fernández will draw the second half of #25 then be the series’
Credit: comiXology Originals With The Pride returning under the comiXology Originals banner this Wednesday, series creator/writer Joe Glass and new series artist Cem Iroz is talking about the various heroes’ original designs and their upgrades heading into season 2. Credit: Gavin Mitchell FabMan1st Appearance Design: By Gavin Mitchell Joe Glass: When we first designed FabMan,
Credit: Action Lab Entertainment ADVENTURE FINDERS: THE EDGE OF EMPIRE #1Writer(s): Rod EspinosaArtist Name(s): Rod EspinosaCover Artist Name(s): Rod EspinosaClari is as bubbly as Barbie, as noble as She-Ra, and as violent as any anime warrior princess you’ve ever seen! Young Clariette and her friends Jolfe the Wizard and Ariarra the Healer are tossed directly
Check out the full first issue of Mark London and Mauricio Villarreal’s Knights of the Golden Sun ahead of the first collected volume, due out July 24. KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN SUN TP VOL 0119.99 / 204 pages / Full Color / ON SALE 07.24.19Writer: Mark LondonArtist/Colorist: Mauricio VillarrealLetterer: Justin BirchFour hundred years separate the
The monster is out of the bag in this preview of June 5’s The Shape of Elvira #3. The Shape Of Elvira #3writer: David Avallone | artist: Fran Strukancovers: Francesco Francavilla (A), J. Bone (B)Dave Acosta (C), Photo Cover (D)Francesco Francavilla (RI-Virgin), J. Bone (RI-Virgin)Dave Acosta (RI-B/W), Photo Cover (RI-Virgin)FC | 32 pages | $3.99
Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Felicia Hardy – the Black Cat – has stolen plenty of loot from around the Marvel Universe, but now she’s about to steal something else – the spotlight. Under the guidance of writer Jed MacKay and artist Travel Foreman, Felicia is about to embark on her first ever Black
Check out a preview of June 12’s She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #3. She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #3 (of 5)Christopher Cantwell (W), Martin Morazzo (A/Cover), and Miroslav Mrva (C)On sale June 12FC, 32 pages$3.99MiniseriesLuna’s relationship with Gary sparks a new internal fight: attempt to launch into normalcy, or keep excavating Mayura’s past?
Credit: Dynamite Credit: Dynamite Writer Jerrod Carmichael has signed on to adapt the 2014 Django/Zorro crossover comic book into a live-action movie, according to Collider. The original Dynamite/Vertigo crossover was a sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s 2012 film Django Unchained, with a plot by Tarantino, script by Matt Wagner, and then drawn by Esteve Polls. Set
Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san is set to broadcast and start streaming on Jul. 7! Along with this announcement, a new visual and a second trailer was released. [embedded content] The PV also features the opening theme song for the very first time. Titled “Zero Centimeters”, it is performed by singer-songwriter Ohara Yuiko. Adapted from the
May 25th marked a huge occasion for leading figure maker Megahouse – the 10th anniversary of its event Mega Hobby Expo! Held at Akihabara UDX’s AKIBA_SQUARE. Megahouse showcased tons of stunning figures not only from its own brands, but also from other manufacturers like Kotobukiya, Aniplex and Alter. Ready to get a look? Megahouse brought
Mister Miracle and Big Barda are in the crosshairs in this preview of June 5’s Female Furies #2, via dcomics.com. FEMALE FURIES #5written by CECIL CASTELLUCCIart by ADRIANA MELOcover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCOScott Free has escaped Apokolips, and now it’s all-out war between that wretched planet and New Genesis. This is good news for the
Shazam and Lady Shazam go for the high score in this preview of June 5’s Shazam! #6. SHAZAM! #5 written by GEOFF JOHNS art and cover by DALE EAGLESHAM variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE In the latest chapter of “Shazam and the Seven Magic Lands,” the kids visit the Gamelands, a colorful world of races
Credit: 1First Comics Credit: 1First Comics 1First Comics has announced Alien Bones, an original graphic novel from writer Chris ‘Doc’ Wyatt and Chris Grine which explores the idea that dinosaurs first ruled other planets before coming to Earth. Alien Bones follows the story of Liam Mycroft, a ten-year-old boy who embarks on an intergalactic adventure
Credit: comiXology Originals Press Release The Pride Joins ComiXology Originals With The All-New Series The Pride Season Two Also Joining ComiXology Originals is The Pride Season One and The Pride Adventures Season One Available Digitally June 5th The Pride is the first Submit series comiXology has invested in to continue through comiXology Originals All of
Credit: Walt Disney Studios Walt Disney Studios has announced Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator, a program that will provide support for six filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds to create short films under the Disney banner. The program, which lasts seven months, pairs filmmakers with Disney executive mentors at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, to create short
Credit: Marvel Studios The ending of Avengers: Endgame left Thor riding off into the expanse of space alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy with his future wide open – and now actor Chris Hemsworth has addressed where in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Thor might pop up next. “I’d play that character again. I love it