Month: September 2019

Credit: IDW Publishing Hasbro’s Micronauts toyline will receive a feature film reboot from How To Train Your Dragon filmmaker Dean DeBlois, according to The Hollywood Reporter. DeBlois will write and direct Micronauts, based on the 1970s toyline, which in turn was based on a Japanese toyline called Microman. The toys later spawned a Marvel comic book. The

Credit: The CW CW’s Batwoman is leading the pack in audience anticipation and awareness, according to a pair of recent polls reported by Variety. The Hollywood trade first cites Ipsos’ TV Dailies report, which states Batwoman had the most “definite interest in viewing” reactions among thousands 13 and 64 year-old respondants who were surveyed between Aug. 26

Credit: Tony Daniel (DC Comics) Writer James Tynion IV is keeping mum about most of his plans for his just-announced takeover of the Batman solo-title – but he does have “huge things” in store for the Dark Knight that will shake up the cast of the series. “It’s honestly the chance to build something new

The Cheetah Strikes in the midst of “Villains Unleashed” in this preview of September 25’s Wonder Woman #79 (via DCComics.com). WONDER WOMAN #79written by G. WILLOW WILSONart by JESUS MERINOcover by AARON LOPRESTIvariant cover by JENNY FRISONMust a world without love be one without our hero? Wonder Woman is forced to discover a new way

Credit: Ryan Ottley (Marvel Comics) Credit: Ryan Ottley (Marvel Comics) Absolute Carnage brought its lead villain back in a big way – and now Carnage is taking the fight directly to Spider-Man in his main solo title. This week’s Amazing Spider-Man #30 kicks off a two-part Absolute Carnage tie-in story, with Nick Spencer and Ryan

Credit: Walt Disney Company Pre-orders for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service are now available to the public. Disney states that those who pre-order the service, which will include classic content from Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm alongside new Marvel and Star Wars shows like The Mandalorian at launch and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in 2020, will “be

Check out a preview of this week’s Bettie Page: Unbound #4. Bettie Page: Unbound #4writer: David Avalloneartist: Julius Ohtacovers: John Royle (A), Scott Chantler (B),  David Williams (C), Julius Ohta (D), Photo (E), PhotoFC  | 32 pages | Action/Adventure | $3.99  | Teen+Bettie’s next stop on her dimension-hopping quest finds her six inches tall…with gossamer

Credit: Image Comics Press Release Image Comics is celebrating Banned Books Week with the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table and the ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table by producing a week of Library Livestream webinars featuring creators and librarians in conversation on a number of pressing topics. Libraries around the country are invited to

It’s all happened before, as seen in a preview of this week’s Red Sonja & Vampirella Meets Betty & Veronica #5. Red Sonja & Vampirella Meets Betty & Veronica #5writer:  Amy Chu  |  artist: Maria Sanapocovers: Fay Dalton (A), Robert Hack (B), Laura Braga ©, Dan Parent (D), Cat Staggs (E), Dan Parent (RI-B/W)FC  | 

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Marvel Comics artist Germán Peralta is right where he wants to be – drawing a new Marvel team with a deadly mission in September 25’s Strikeforce #1. Along with writer Tini Howard, Peralta will shepherd the adventures of the team, consisting of hardened spies and more than a few

Credit: Tony Daniel (DC Comics) Writer James Tynion IV and artists Tony Daniel and Dani Miki and Tomeu Morey will take over as Batman creative team following the impending departure of writer Tom King. DC Co-Publisher Dan Didio made the announcement for September 21’s Batman Day celebration during an event at New York City’s Barnes

Erica Durance and Tom Welling from SMALLVILLE Credit: The CW The CW has made the return of Smallville‘s Tom Welling as Clark Kent and Erica Durance as Lois Lane in this winter’s Arrowverse Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event official. While according to the CW it’s unclear exactly how their characters will factor into the five-night

Green Arrow and Black Canary Credit: Titan Merchandise John Constantine Credit: Titan Merchandise A new line of vinyl figures called DC Hero Titans are scheduled to debut at New York Comic Con. Green Arrow and Black Canary Credit: Titan Merchandise Released by Titan Merchandise, the 3″ DC Hero Titans line begins with Arrow‘s Green Arrow

Credit: Tula Lotay (Image Comics) Tina Horn Credit: Image Comics SFSX (as in “Safe Sex) is a sex-positive kinky romp into a draconian America where all sex acts must be sanctioned and approved by the government. Sure, it legal – but only if  you do it the way the bureacrats and police want. But a

Empire State Building Credit: Alex Krassel / Shutterstock.com Press Release New York City will be a glow on Saturday night when two icons unite for Batman Day celebrations on September 21st. To honor 80 years of The Dark Knight, the spire of New York’s Empire State Building will shine Batman Yellow and across the East

Credit: Marley Zarcone (IDW Publishing/Black Crown) Credit: Marley Zarcone (IDW Publishing/Black Crown) IDW Publishing have canceled Black Crown’s Marilyn Manor #2 through #4, as well as the planned collected edition. “We deeply appreciate all the hard work that Magdalene Visaggio, Marley Zarcone, Irma Kniivila, Tamra Bonvillain, and Shelly Bond dedicated to Marilyn Manor, and the

Erica Durance and Tom Welling from SMALLVILLE Credit: The CW Erica Durance will reprise her Smallville role of Lois Lane for the CW’s upcoming crossover event “Crisis on Infinite Earths,” according to Deadline. Although not confirmed yet, if she did she would be joining fellow Smallville alum Tom Welling who’s already confirmed to be returning

Mr. Freeze finally brings back hsi wife Nora, thanks to Apex Lex and the “Year of the Villain” crossover, in a preview of September 25’s Detective Comics #1012. DETECTIVE COMICS #1012written by PETER J. TOMASIart and cover by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZAvariant cover by RYAN SOOK“Year of the Villain” kicks into overdrive! Victor Fries

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Press Release Just two weeks ahead of the East Coast’s largest pop culture convention, Marvel is thrilled to reveal its one-of-a-kind official exclusive merchandise available at New York Comic Con 2019!  From Thursday, October 3 – Sunday, October 6, Marvel fans will want to stop by the Marvel

Credit: Alena Veasey / Shutterstock.com DC has informed comic book stores that its long-running Specialty Retailer Co-Op Advertising Program will be “discontinued” at the end of 2019. “Diamond accounts will stop accruing co-op credit following their September 25 invoices,” reads the publisher’s statement to Direct Market retailers. “Retailers will be able to request approval on

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is offering Direct Market retailers a new November title that was not included it its original November solicitations. Described as a promotional book for “Marvel’s biggest releases of the fall and winter,” the Marvel Sampler November 2019 one-shot is scheduled to arrive in stores November 6. The publisher is

Credit: Tradd Moore (Marvel Comics) Credit: Ron Lim (Marvel Comics) Marvel Comics has informed retailers that Silver Surfer: Black #5 has been rescheduled for an October 30 release date. This final issue of the series was originally solicited for an October 16 release. The first three issues of this Donny Cates and Tradd Moore series

Credit: Tony S. Daniel/Edgar Delgado (Marvel Comics) Credit: Tony S. Daniel (Marvel Comics) Tony S. Daniel has drawn covers for December’s Amazing Spider-Man #35 and #36 – his first major work for Marvel Comics in over 20 years. Credit: Tony S. Daniel/Edgar Delgado (Marvel Comics) Daniel worked on Marvel’s X-Force and Gambit & The X-Ternals

Credit: Livio Ramondelli (IDW Publishing) Livio Ramondelli Credit: IDW Publishing Long-time Transformers artist Livio Ramondelli is breaking out on his own with a creator-owned series titled The Kill Lock. Scheduled to debut this December from IDW Publishing, the six-issue The Kill Lock keeps with Ramondelli’s with the robot theme but in a dark story reminscient

Tom Welling as Superman in SMALLVILLE Credit: The CW Actor Tom Welling will reprise his role as Clark Kent/Superman from the longrunning Smallville Superman prequel series for CW’s upcoming Arrowverse crossover “Crisis on Infinite Earths,” as first reported by Deadline. The Hollywood trade states that the crossover will “reveal what happened to the character almost ten years