Month: February 2020

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Nebula is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most surprising breakout stars – but her history in Marvel Comics is even more complex and harrowing. And starting February 12, the classic comic book version of the character takes the spotlight in a limited series from Vita Ayala and Claire

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Empyre: Thor #1 launches this May, tying the God of Thunder to Marvel’s next big event with a three-issue series (via ComicBook). Written by Ram V with art from Pasqual Ferry, Empyre: Thor ties Thor’s mother, Gaea the Earth goddess, to Empyre, with Thor working to save her from the

Credit: Jamal Igle (AHOY Comics) Credit: Alan Robinson (AHOY Comics) Jamal Igle has drawn a variant cover for AHOY Comics’ Penultiman #1. Igle is a regular at AHOY, drawing their Dragonfly & Dragonflyman series. Penultiman spins out of the recent Steel Cage! anthology by the publisher, delving deeper into writer Tom Peyer and artist Alan

Credit: Greg Capullo (DC) Credit: Greg Capullo (DC) A long-haired, knuckle-duster-brandishing Superman stars in the second teaser for Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Dark Nights: Metal encore — and we might have the name for it. This teaser was sent out to press Monday, with the filename referring to it as ‘Death Metal.’ That would

Joaquin Phoenix accepting ‘Best Actor’ award at 92nd Oscars Credit: ABC Joker actor Joaquin Phoenix won an Academy Award for “Best Actor” for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck/Joker at Sunday’s ceremony. Phoenix is the second actor to win an Oscar for playing the Joker. Heath Ledger won a posthumous “Best Supporting Actor” award for his

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2019 Credit: Scott Snyder After nearly two years of teasing, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Dark Nights: Metal ‘encore’ is set to be announced this Wednesday. That’s according to Snyder himself, tweeting out the news – and commenting on the years of teases. Big announcement

Victor Gorelick Credit: Archie Comics Archie Comics’ long-time Editor-in-Chief/Co-President Victor Gorelick has died at the age of 78, as announced by the company. “We are extremely heartbroken and devastated to inform the Archie family of the passing of Archie icon and Editor-in-Chief, Victor Gorelick, who made Riverdale his home for over 60 years,” the Pelham,

By C.K. Stewart, Best Shots Reviewer February 10, 2020 03:00pm ET Credit: Nicole Goux (DC) Credit: Nicole Goux (DC) Shadow of the BatgirlWritten by Sarah KuhnArt by Nicole Goux and Cris PeterLettering by Janice Chiang and Saida TemofontePublished by DC‘Rama Rating: 10 out of 10 Credit: Nicole Goux (DC) Shadow of the Batgirl is a

Credit: DC Credit: DC As Terrifics begins a new “future-focused” direction for the team this year, this week’s milestone #25 features a story that allows the reader to choose the path they will take a la a “Choose Your Own Adventure” story The oversized issue by series writer Gene Luen Yang and guest artist Dan

The variants for February 26’s Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1 have begun to be released. In addition to the primary cover by the one-shot’s artist Russell Dauterman, there are covers by Gerald Parel, Iban Coello, Derrick Chew (a KRS Comics exclusive), Kael Ngu (a Unknown Comics exclusive), and a blank cover. GIANT-SIZE

Check out a preview of this week’s Vampirella/Red Sonja #6. Vampirella/Red Sonja #6writer: Jordie Bellaire  |  artist:  Drew Mosscovers: Babs Tarr (A), Clayton Henry (B), Leonardo Romero (C), Lynne Yoshii “Valentine” Variant (D), Shannon Kingston Cosplay Cover (E), Drew Moss “Then and Now” Variant (F)FC  |  32 pages  |  Action/Adventure  |  $3.99  |   Teen+Reunited! After

Alpine’s back in a preview of February 26’s Falcon & Winter Soldier #1. FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER #1 (OF 5)DEREK LANDY (W) • FEDERICO VICENTINI (A)Cover by DAN MORAVariant Cover by BENGALVARIANT COVER BY BUTCH GUICECHINESE NEW YEAR VARIANT COVER BY ZIYIAN LIUAn office of dead government agents. A gifted new killer. Two ex-Captain Americas…When

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Ron Garney will launch Juggernaut this May, a new five-issue series starring Cain Marko as he finds his place in the “Dawn of X” status quo. The story centers around Juggernaut’s lack of place on Krakoa as a non-mutant whose powers are derived from

Credit: Marvel Comics Giant-Size X-Men: Nightcrawler #1 will be hitting shelves three weeks earlier than expected. Originally solicited for an April 14 release, the Jonathan Hickman/Alan Davis one-shot is now primed for March 25. No reason was given for the change, but comes just as Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto #1 was pushed from March to April.

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Marvel Comics has revealed details about the teased iWolverine title. It is now known to be a two-part Iron Man 2020 tie-in series from former Wolverine writer Larry Hama and artist Roland Boschi that brings back Hama’s co-creations Albert and Elsie Dee, as announced via CBR. Albert is, of course, an

With the collected edition due out March 4, here is the first full issue of Knights Temporal from AfterShock Comics. Knights Temporal TPB / $16.99 / 120 pages / Color / On Sale 3.04.2020Writer: Cullen BunnArtist: Fran GalánLetterer: Dave SharpeCover: Fran GalánWhen Auguste de Riviere returned from the Crusades, he was ashamed and horrified by

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Press Release Readers will get a chance to dive into some of Marvel’s most exciting titles on this year’s Free Comic Book Day. Marvel will put out two Free Comic Book Day titles, each containing two separate stories. Longtime readers as well as newcomers will be

The first issue of Dark Horse’s BANG! has already sold out at the distributor level despite not hitting shelves until February 19, and the publisher has brought in Denys Cowan to draw a cover for the second printing. “Denys Cowan’s art is the perfect mix of noir, style, action, and intrigue,” said Bang! editor Daniel

Credit: Warner Bros. Updated February 7, 2020 at 3:03 p.m. EST: The international box office receipts are in (via Deadline), and we now have a better picture of Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)‘s theatrical take so far. The film has grossed $7.8 million outside of North America – which,

Credit: DC Credit: DC The upcoming one-shot Superman: Villains #1 has been pushed back three weeks. DC has informed retailers that the book will now be coming out March 4, as opposed to February 12. This follows a similar three-week postponement for its sister title, Superman: Heroes #1, previously. Both Superman: Villains and Superman: Heroes

Credit: Marvel Comics Greetings, ‘Rama readers! Ready for your Rapid-Fire Reviews! Best Shots has your back with this week’s pellets – let’s kick off with Commanding Kat Calamia, who takes a look at this week’s Marauders… Credit: Marvel Comics Marauders #7 (Published by Marvel Comics; Review by Kat Calamia; ‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10):

Margot Robbie, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Amanda Conner Credit: Paperfilms Credit: Warner Bros. As Harley Quinn returns to the big screen this weekend, Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner – the comic book creators most credited with Harley’s modern take – not only give the Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Check out a preview of April 1’s Nailbiter Returns #1. NAILBITER RETURNS #1WRITER: JOSHUA WILLIAMSONARTIST / COVER: MIKE HENDERSONAPRIL 1 / 40 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99SERIES PREMIEREJOSHUA WILLIAMSON & MIKE HENDERSON’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED HIT HORROR SERIES RETURNS!Sixteen of the world’s worst serial killers were all born in the same small town—but Agent

Credit: Marvel Studios Disney+’s Loki head writer Michael Waldron has been tapped to write Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Waldron would reportedly take over from the film’s original writer, Jade Bartlett; it is unspecified if this is to revise that script, or start from scratch. This writing change

Credit: DC Credit: DC Credit: DC Press Release Get Ready for Punchline! Coming Your Way in Batman #89, Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3, and Beyond! A brand-new DC villain set to play a major role in Batman’s life is already generating buzz and press interest…but who is Punchline? Writer James Tynion IV has

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Marvel Comics has released a teaser announcing its “most ambitious series ever” with Marvels creative team of Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross along with artist Yildiray Cinar. No further details about the series were announced – though Marvel did include art from Ross featuring a number of Marvel characters

Credit: Don’t Hide PR Press Release Melissa Meszaros and Ren Varney are proud to announce the launch of their new publicity firm, Don’t Hide PR, which specializes in comics promotion. Don’t Hide PR works with creators to get the word out about their upcoming published work on a sliding scale, featuring packaged and à la

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Press Release Chip Zdarsky began his run on DAREDEVIL last year by having Matt Murdock hang up the suit and his super hero alter ego after tragedy struck. This May, Matt will suit up in his iconic costume once again when a lawless Hell’s Kitchen needs his help like