Month: April 2020

Credit: Allissa Chan (ShortBox) Credit: ShortBox ShortBox has revealed the new comic books to debut with its upcoming twelfth box – which is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter. Scheduled to debut this September, ShortBox #12 will include the new comic books Dead End Jobs by Aminder Dhaliwal, She Would Feel The Same by Emma

Credit: CW DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is set to return on CW this Tuesday night, and the network has set the stage for the season five return with an off-beat trailer that opens by paying homage to the classic 1960s Star Trek TV series. But that homage gives way to an examination of the season’s

Credit: Yusuke Murata (VIZ Media) A live-action film based on One-Punch Man is in development from the writers and lead producer of Sony Pictures’ Venom, according to Variety. Writers Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner have reportedly reunited with veteran Marvel producers Avi and Ari Arad on this film for Sony. Originally debuting as a webcomic,

Credit: Scout Comics Scout Comics will begin self-distributing ther comics and graphic novels due to the stoppage of their Direct Market distributor, Diamond – and will continue after Diamond resumes operations. “In light of the pandemic and the ever-changing distribution news, Scout Comics & Entertainment Inc. has decided to release new content directly at www.scoutcomics.com,”

Credit: Book Industry Charitable Foundation / DC / Oni Press-Lion Forge Publishing Group Credit: Book Industry Charitable Foundation With various creators and publishers raising money to benefit U.S. comic shops via the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC), those funds are now being organized into a distinct relief effort called the Comicbook United Fund – with

Credit: Sony Venom 2 – now titled Venom: Let There Be Carnage – has been rescheduled from its original planned October 2 theatrical release for a new June 25, 2021 release, according to Variety. No reason for this change was reported, though it is presumably due to production interruptions as a result of coronavirus. The film stars

By Kat Calamia, Best Shots Contributor April 21, 2020 09:00am ET Credit: DC UNIVERSE Credit: DC UNIVERSE Stargirl Series PremiereDirected by Glen WinterWritten by Geoff JohnsStarring Brec Bassinger, Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Trae Romano, Christopher James Baker, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Cameron Gellman, Hunter SansoneProduced by Mad Ghost Productions, Berlanti Productions, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros.

Credit: Scholastic Credit: Scholastic Director Francis Lawrence has agreed to return ot the Hunger Games franchise for a prequel film being produced by Lionsgate, per Variety. Lawrence directed three previous films in the series – Catching Fire and MockingJay Pt. 1 and 2. Plans for the film and its accompanying novel were previously announced . The prequel, titled

Credit: Marvel Television/Netflix Marvel Studios has terminated overall production deals with showrunners for two of its shows, according to The Hollywood Reporter. First, Punisher season 2 showrunner Steve Lightfoot, who had signed an overall deal with Marvel for future productions, has reportedly been released. Lightfoot did not have any upcoming Marvel projects announced, however he is currently

Credit: Paul Pelletier/Drew Hennessy/Adriano Lucas/Clayton Cowles (DC) Credit: Paul Pelletier/Drew Hennessy/Adriano Lucas/Clayton Cowles (DC) Superman: Man of Tomorrow #1Written by Robert VendittiArt by Paul Pelletier, Drew Hennessy and Adriano LucasLettering by Clayton CowlesPublished by DC‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 Credit: Paul Pelletier/Drew Hennessy/Adriano Lucas/Clayton Cowles (DC) Self-contained and striking an easy balance between action

Credit: DC Scott Snyder Credit: Kat Calamia (Newsarama) As writer Scott Snyder is trying to navigate how the COVID-19 crisis has altered plans for his upcoming Dark Nights: Death Metal project, he’s also taking time to help creators in need through Hero Initiative’s latest fundraiser. Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in

Credit: Jim Lee Credit: Jim Lee DC Publisher/CCO Jim Lee’s latest entry into his series of 60 sketches in 60 days is Aquaman. Aquaman joins a roster of 19 other pieces drawn so far, which have raised over $158,000 for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) through Twitter auctions. According to Lee, the images will be used

To paraphrase a San Diego local TV news anchorman from the 1970s, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a big deal. Over the course of 12 years, 23 movies, and several TV shows (that may or may not be continuity depending on who you ask), these Marvel films have defined a generation – and defined actors’

Credit: Warner Media The U.S. launch date for the HBO Max streaming service has been set for May 27, as reported by Variety. The service will be launched at a $14.99/month price point. Tagged as “Where HBO meets so much more,” HBO Max is more than just a streaming version of HBO (or its current

By Pierce Lydon, Best Shots Reviewer April 21, 2020 03:00pm ET Credit: Marcos Martin/Muntsa Vicente (Panel Syndicate) Credit: Marcos Martin/Muntsa Vicente (Panel Syndicate) Friday #1Written by Ed BrubakerArt by Marcos Martin and Muntsa VicentePublished by Panel Syndicate‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 To say it’s a strange time for your new book to be released

Credit: Sony Pictures Venom star Tom Hardy has shared a brief teaser video showing off the title card for the newly-named sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Take a look: This Sony sequel will feature Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock/Venom, this time taking on symbiote serial killer Cletus Kasady/Carnage, played by Woody Harrelson.

Credit: Disney+ Pre-production has begun on the third season of Disney+’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian, according to Variety. The already completed second season is announced to debutt this October – still five months away – however the Hollywood trade reports that season three is already in the works with an unnamed source stating that showrunner Jon Favreau

Credit: Lee Weeks (DC Comics)/Shutterstock Credit: Dan Mora (DC) Given the way the comic book specialty (i.e. the ‘Direct’) market shifted on its axis Friday when DC effectively announced the possible end of the Diamond Comic Distributors’ exclusive era, it was easy to pay only cursory attention to another, seemingly minor DC press release Monday.  Publisher

Credit: Marvel Entertainment Credit: Insight Editions Press Release Feast your way through the Marvel Universe with celebrity chef Justin Warner in Marvel Eat the Universe: The Official Cookbook (July 28, 2020; $29.99). Whether you’re an omega level chef or just starting out at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, prepare to eat like a Super Hero

Credit: Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Animation’s Scoob! is ditching its plans for theatrical release on May 15, instead going straight to home video. Chalked up to near-complete closure of movie theaters worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, Warner Bros. ChairCEO Ann Sarnoff said these times call for “creative thinking and adaptability in how we distribute

Credit: James Mangold Cue Cher… Fan-favorite Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman says he’d be perfectly willing to play the role in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film – but only if it had been made “seven years ago.” “If seven years ago that had happened I’d be like, ‘Oh yeah!’ but I knew it was the right

Credit: Dave Johnson (Paper Films) Credit: Dave Johnson (Paper Films) Jimmy Palmiotti and Dave Johnson are teaming up to write a ‘adults only’ miniseries about two fictional soda companies at war – with the owners being competitive brothers. The project – Pop Kill – is now raising funds on Kickstarter for a planned June 2020

Credit: Hero Initiative On April 30 at 8pm ET, five comic book fans will be able to sit on a Zoom webconference call with comic book writer/publisher/retailer Mark Waid. And unlike a convention panel where you watch creators on a dais from an audience or a con signing when you get a fleeting few seconds

Credit: Ben Argon (Abrams ComicArts) Credit: Ben Argon (Abrams ComicArts) These days there seems to be more room for existential thought, and Abrams ComicsArts has just released a novel take on existential philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre’s work with the OGN The Labyrinth. Hitting shelves last week, writer/artist Ben Argon takes his long-time fascination with Sartre’s work

Credit: DC Credit: DC Credit: DC Credit: DC DC’s efforts to address the effects of the coronavirus crisis on the comic book Direct Market continues. The publisher announced Monday the immediate expansion of their DC Digital First publishing program, announcing that under the daily, “robust” new program, “comic book readers will have more variety of

Credit: Mitch Gerads (DC) Credit: Greg Capullo/Jonathan Glapion/FCO Plascencia (DC Comics) As part of renewed push with digital releases, DC is lauching DC Essential Reads – a free digital promotion offering first issues of some of its most perennial stories. “Comic book fans want more access to content than ever before,” DC CCO/Publisher Jim Lee

Credit: Warner Bros. With an end to the coronavirus pandemic uncertain, Warner Bros. has re-shuffled the release dates of The Batman, The Flash, and the Shazam! sequel, according to Deadline. The Batman is pushed back almost four months, going from June 25, 2021 to October 1, 2021. October 1 is the same theatrical window as last

Credit: Hero Initiative Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need, has added a new series of live experiences featuring comic book creators providing question-and-answer sessions, tutorials, and original art in Zoom online webconference rooms.  The new “Hero Initiative Live” events are currently available for purchase at Hero Initiative’s website.

Credit: DC / Diamond Comic Distributors On Friday, DC told Direct Market comic book retailers that orders for titles solicited for April 1 through April 15 through Diamond Comic Distributors have been canceled with Diamond – information Diamond seems to be refuting.  On Monday morning, Diamond’s parent company, Geppi Family Enterprises, sent its retail partners an

Credit: Jorge Fornes (DC) Tom King Credit: Dylan King Writer Tom King has revealed that he has almost completed work on the final issue of an unnannounced limited series with artist Jorge Fornes. Fornes drew several issues of King’s recent Batman run. “Working today on the final issue of an insanely ambitious maxi series that