Month: August 2019

Credit: Trevor Hairsine/Stefano Guadiano/Rainier Beredo (DC) Credit: Andy Kubert/Brad Anderson (DC) DCeased #4Written by Tom TaylorArt by Trevor Hairsine, Stefano Gaudiano and Rain BeredoLettering by Saida TemofontePublished by DC‘Rama Rating: 7 out of 10 Credit: Trevor Hairsine/Stefano Guadiano/Rainier Beredo (DC) Despite the dour tone of films like Man of Steel or Batman v Superman: Dawn

Credit: Oni Press R(ENDER) #1(W) Leah Williams (A/CA) Lenka SimeckovaEmie Ocampo, a photographer who can capture the last images from the retina of thedeceased teams up with Natalie Bixel, a skeptical detective, to unravel a slew of unsolved murders in a neon?noir landscape.$3.99   RICK & MORTY VS D&D II PAINSCAPE #2 CVR A LITTLE

Credit: DC Universe Jim Lee Credit: DC DC Co-Publisher/Chief Creative Office Jim Lee has opened up about the state of DC’s digital comics offerings, including the publisher’s DC Universe streaming service which hosts numerous original DC TV shows alongside a collection of DC comic books. According to Lee, DC Universe is thriving, while DC’s individual

By Kat Calamia, Best Shots Contributor August 8, 2019 08:30am ET Credit: Takeshi Miyazawa (Marvel Comics) Credit: Marvel Comics Future Foundation #1Written by Jeremy WhitleyArt by Will Robson, Daniele Orlandini and Greg MenzieLettering by Joe CaramagnaPublished by Marvel ComicsReview by Kat Calamia‘Rama Rating: 7 out of 10 Credit: Will Robson & Greg Menzie (Marvel Comics)

Credit: AfterShock Comics HORDE HC GN(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Leila LeizAfter the death of her father, Ruby Ando tries to reconnect with her estranged and isolated mother, whose hoarder house is a nightmare labyrinth of secrets and dangers. All the love Ruby was never shown she sees her mother lavish on her treasures and trinkets,

Dan DiDio Credit: DC DC Co-Publisher Dan DiDio has continued to express frustration at the “overreliance on nostalgia” in the comic book market, following up on comments he made during July’s Comic-Con International: San Diego about DC’s Facsimile Editions – reprints that reproduce classic comic book stories with the original ads and content intact. Now, speaking to

By Justin Partridge, Best Shots Reviewer August 8, 2019 07:00am ET Credit: Nicola Scott (DC) Credit: Mike Perkins/Paul Mounts/Simon Bowland (DC) Lois Lane #2Written by Greg RuckaArt by Mike Perkins and Paul MountsLettering by Simon BowlandPublished by DC‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 ”What are you going to do?” Credit: Mike Perkins/Paul Mounts/Simon Bowland (DC)

J.C. Lee and Stan Lee Credit: s_bukley / Shutterstock.com The estate of the late Stan Lee, led by his daughter J.C. Lee, is seeking to sever ties with Camsing International, the parent company of Lee’s one-time company POW! Entertainment, alleging that contracts which grant POW! and Camsing the rights to Stan Lee’s name and likeness

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Publishing In 2020, Marvel will publish a YA prose novel starring Nadia Pym, The Unstoppable Wasp. Written by author Sam Maggs, the novel will incorporate Nadia’s comic book supporting cast such as the Agents of G.I.R.L. – and focus on her genius intellect as Nadia’s new AI assistant turns out

Credit: DC Universe Credit: DC Universe Several comic books, movies, and TV episodes are scheduled to be coming to the DC Universe streaming service this August. On the comics front, over 100 new issues are scheduled to be added this month including Batman: Kings of Fear (August 27), the final chapters of Injustice 2 (August

Credit: Warner Bros. Animation Diana travels to Man’s World – and puts Themiscyra in danger – in this trailer for the animated Wonder Woman: Bloodlines. Check it out (via IGN): [embedded content] And here’s the official synopsis: “When Amazon princess Diana of Themyscira chooses to save fighter pilot Steve Trevor, it’s a choice that will

Credit: Letty Wilson (Iron Circus Comics) Credit: Nick Robles (Iron Circus Comics) Writer/artist Raina Telgemeier will have a story in the just-announced Iron Circus Comics anthology You Died: An Anthology of Afterlife. Currently taking pre-orders on Kickstarter, the 240+ page You Died is scheduled to have 24 stories about death and what comes after. “Death

Credit: Lion Forge CATALYST PRIME SEVEN DAYS #1 (OF 7) (Resolicitation)(W) Gail Simone (A) Jos? Luis (CA) Stjepan SejicDAY ONE: Lorena Payan was the first to realize a meteor was hurtling towards Earth two years ago. Now, she’s the first to realize the Earth is in danger once more from something equally cosmic but far

Credit: Jess Taylor/Mathieu Kaczmarek (King Skull Comics) Credit: Jess Taylor/Mathieu Kaczmarek (King Skull Comics) Press Release From the team that brought you the Eisner Award-Winning and Diamond Gem Award-nominated, Puerto Rico Strong Anthology (Marco Lopez, Derek Ruiz, and Neil Schwartz). Strange Encounters is a 64-page comic book Anthology about magic, mystery and the Strange Encounters that

Credit: Dale Keown (Image Comics) Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane says he’s open to collaborating with his fellow Image founders on a comic book in the spirit of the long-delayed Image United crossover – though that specific story itself may no longer be on the table. “Possibly,” McFarlane told ComicBook when asked if he’d be willing to

Credit: Marvel Comics Writer Jonathan Hickman’s relaunch of the X-Men franchise continues in this week’s House of X #2, alongside artists Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia, and this chapter of the two-series saga (which alternates with issues of Powers of X) re-writes X-Men history in a potentially monumental way. Read on to find out which

Credit: TPub Comics Credit: TPub Comics Press Release TRANSDIMENSIONAL is a 4-issue sci-fi/horror miniseries from TPub Comics, who have given the world other dark delights such as THEATRICS, TORTURED LIFE and TURNCOAT. The story focusses on Deacon Price, an emotionally broken underwater archaeologist who charters an expedition, under false pretences, to a downed Soviet submarine

Credit: Limit Break Comics Credit: Limit Break Comics Press Release Dublin based comic collective Limit Break Comics is to launch the first issue of a new ongoing sci-fi anthology comic, Plexus, at Dublin Comic Con on August 10th, 2019. Featuring stories written by Paul Carroll, with art by Rebecca Reynolds, Colm Griffin and Steve Mardo.

By Justin Partridge, Best Shots Reviewer August 7, 2019 07:30am ET Credit: Mike Deodato Jr./Frank Martin/Steve Wands (Dark Horse Comics) Credit: Mike Deodato Jr./Frank Martin/Steve Wands (Dark Horse Comics) Berserker Unbound #1Written by Jeff LemireArt by Mike Deodato, Jr. and Frank MartinLettering by Steve WandsPublished by Dark Horse ComicsRama Rating: 5 out of 10 Jeff

Credit: MGM The first trailer for The Addams Family, an animated film based on Charles Addams’ original comic strips, has arrived. In the trailer, the Addams Family moves to – where else? – New Jersey to start a new life among average people. Check it out: [embedded content] The Addams Family is due out in

Credit: Pepe Larraz (Marvel Comics) Credit: Pepe Larraz (Marvel Comics) House of X #2Written by Jonathan HickmanArt by Pepe Larraz and Marte GraciaLettering by Clayton CowlesPublished by Marvel Comics‘Rama Rating: 10 out of 10 Spoilers ahead. Credit: Pepe Larraz (Marvel Comics) “Days of Future Past.” “Here Comes Tomorrow.” “The Battle of the Atom.” The X-Men

Credit: Justin Greenwood (Dark Horse Comics) Press Release An Old Warrior Reluctantly Picks Up Her Sword Again in New Series From Dennis Culver (Burnouts, E is for Extinction) and Justin Greenwood (Stumptown, The Last Siege) Dark Horse Comics invites you on a quest for blood and vengeance that is equal parts Unforgiven and Xena: Warrior

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Writer David F. Walker claimss that Marvel Comics decided to cancel his 2016 Nighthawk ongoing title two days before the first issue hit stands. Launched in May 2016 with series artist Ramon Villalobos, Nighthawk debuted as the 50th highest-selling book of the month in the North American direct market.

The fighting starts in this preview of August 7’s Charlie’s Angels Vs. Bionic Woman #2. Charlie’s Angels vs Bionic Woman #2writer: Cameron DeOrdioartist: Soo Leecovers: Cat Staggs (A)Jim Mahfood (B)Jim Mahfood (RI-B/W)Cat Staggs (RI-Virgin)Jim Mahfood (RI-Virgin)FC | 32 pages | Action/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+Can Charlie’s Angels escape Naris Corp.’s walled compound with the information

Credit: Marvel Games In honor of Marvel Comics’ 80th anniversary, Marvel Strike Force will add the Fantastic Four and Namor to the game’s line-up. The newly added characters will be rolled out in “the coming weeks” per the announcement (though no specific debut dates for the characters have been listed). Credit: Marvel Games Here are

Credit: Comic Creator Conference Credit: Comic Creator Conference Have you ever wanted to pick the brains of a collection of professional comic book creators? Now’s your chance with the 2019 C3: Comic Creator Conference, taking place August 30 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The one day event will include presentations

Credit: Stephanie Hans (Image Comics) Kieron Gillen Credit: Image Comics The massive fantasy world of Die returns this week after a summer break, but Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans aren’t letting their players off so easily. Ash, Chuck, Matt, Angela, Isabelle, and (kinda) Sol are back with the beginning of the next arc, aptly-titled “Split

Credit: BOOM! Studios Jim Davis and Jill Davis at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Garfield: The Movie’ held at the Zanuck Theater in Los Angeles, USA on June 6, 2004. Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com Viacom has signed a deal with Jim Davis for ownership of the comic strip character Garfield, according to Variety. The media company has

Credit: DFree/Shutterstock.com AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead has cast Holly Curran as a season five regular, according to Deadline. Curran is best known for her role as Penny on Amazon’s The Marvelous Ms. Maisel. The details of her reported role were not given. Fear the Walking Dead season five airs Sunday nights on AMC.