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Credit: Ron Lim (Marvel Comics) Credit: Patrick Zircher (Marvel Comics) Hot off creating their own alt-Marvel Universe in last spring’s “Age of X-Man” crossover, writers Zac Thompson and Lonnie Nadler are turning their eye to Marvel’s future – specifically the year 2099. As part of the 2099 setting’s 25th anniversary, Nadler and Thompson, along with

Credit: Tom Lyle (Marvel Comics) Tom Lyle Credit: Savannah College of Art & Design Artist Tom Lyle has died at the age of 66, as confirmed by the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). Lyle is known for drawing three Robin limited series alongside writer Chuck Dixon as well as co-creating Stephanie Brown/Spoiler for

Credit: Warner Bros. Henry Cavill isn’t done playing Superman – if he has anything to say about it. The 36-year-old actor has spoken out, saying he has unfinished business with the Man of Steel role – despite saying that Justice League “didn’t work.” When asked about rumors and reports that Cavill’s time as Superman is

By Pierce Lydon, Best Shots Reviewer November 19, 2019 06:49am ET Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Deadpool #1Written by Kelly ThompsonArt by Chris Bachalo, Wayne Faucher, Tim Townsend, Al Vey, Jaime Mendoza, Livesay, Victor Olazaba and David CurielLettering by Joe SabinoPublished by Marvel Comics‘Rama Rating: 2 out of 10 Credit: Marvel Comics It seems

Credit: Andrew Robinson (AfterShock Comics) Credit: Sami Kivela/Jason Wordie (AfterShock Comics) Writers Lonnie Nadler and Zac Thompson are returning to AfterShock Comics, and bringing a Western with them. Scheduled to debut February 12, Undone by Blood or the Shadow of a Wanted Man follows a young woman named Ethel who is out for vengeance. Credit:

Press Release Who is DC’s Villain of the Year? Find out the results of YOUR votes in Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year #1! Harley Quinn hosts “Villainy’s Biggest Night,” as the DCU’s most dastardly gather at the Hall of Doom to do what they do best—congratulate themselves! But one villain has a secret plan,

Jim Lee’s Hex brand backpacks have debuted, and the artist/DC Chief Creative Officer took part in a product launch/signing event to meet the fans – and in some cases, help them put on these new backpacks. Hex has shared photos from the event, which took place November 11 at HEX’s Los Angeles location. Lee took

Nyx is resurrected in a preview of this week’s Vampirella #5. Vampirella (Vol.5) #5writer: Christopher Priest  |  artist:  Ergün Gündüzcovers: Terry Dodson (A), Guillem March (B), Fay Dalton (C), Ergün Gündüz (D), Cosplay (E), Artgerm Sneak Peek (RI)FC |  32 pages  |  Horror  |  $3.99  |  Teen+       Seduction of The Innocent continuesFollowing her mother, Lilith’s

Credit: Colin Dyer Meredith Finch Credit: Image Comics On the heels of wrapping her Image Comics’ title, Rose, writer Meredith Finch launches a new creator-owned title – The Book of Ruth, with up-and-coming artist Colin Dyer, through Kickstarter. The graphic novel is a retelling of the Bible’s “Book of Ruth” placed in the setting of

Credit: Valiant Entertainment Valiant Entertainment’s President of Consumer Products, Promotions, and Ad Sales Russell Brown has exited the company after nearly seven years. Brown has taken a position as Senior VP of Entertainment at Authentic Brands Group, a brand management company. Brown joined Valiant in January 2013, less than a year after the company re-launched.

Writer/director Lenny Schwartz has shared photos from a rehearsal for his upcoming play, based on the life of comics critic Dr. Fredric Wertham. The show, Seduction fo the Innocent, is playing this month at the Rise Playhouse in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. “Based upon the true story of German-American psychiatrist and author Dr. Fredric Wertham, the

Lupita Nyong’o Credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com Black Panther actor Lupita Nyong’o has exited John Woo’s remake of his own 1989 film The Killer, according to the director himself who broke the news at the Hawaii International Film Festival (via Deadline). Nyong’o was attached to star in the film, which originally featured Chow Yun-Fat in the title

Credit: Noelle Stevenson (HarperCollins) 20th Century Fox have delayed Blue Sky Animation’s Nimona animated feature film 10 months – moving the film from March 5, 2021 to January 14, 2022. This is the second time the film has been rescheduled – back in May, Fox (which had just been acquired by the Walt Disney Company)

Credit: 20th Century Fox The theatrical release of 20th Century Fox’s The King’s Man has been delayed seven months by the studio. Fox (now a Walt Disney Company subsidiary) has pushed the third Kingsman film off its February 14, 2020 release date and over to September 18, 2020. In that new date, the Matthew Vaughn-directed

Credit: Marvel Studios The Walt Disney Company has reserved theatrical release dates for five as-yet-unnamed Marvel Studios film projects – one in 2022, and four in 2023. That would mean both 2022 and 2023 will have Marvel Studios films – a record for the studio. October 7, 2022 has been locked down, as have the

Joker’s toothy grin earns this series’ namesake in this first look at December 18’s Joker: Killer Smile #2 – along with a bonus look at the new cover for Killer Smile #3. JOKER: KILLER SMILE #2written by JEFF LEMIREart and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINOvariant cover by JEFF LEMIREBen Arnell promised his wife and child one

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Marvel has notified retailers that Deadpool #2 and #3 have been postponed one month each. This follows the publisher previously pushing back the series’ debut two weeks to November 20. Deadpool #2 is now scheduled for January 8, with Deadpool #3 adjusted to come out February 19. The publisher

Thursday it was an image, and now Friday DC released several pages from next month’s Superman #18 by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Alex Sinclair. The issue is written by Brian Bendis.  Superman #18 is part one of the “The Truth,” the storyline that reveals Superman’s secret identity to the world that may or may not be due

Two attendees of the 2019 Stan Lee’s Super Con in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Credit: Stan Lee’s Super Con Press Release For the first time ever superhero fans, e-sports fans, and Marvel fans in Saudi Arabia can celebrate their fandom with the very first STAN LEE SUPER CON 2019. It’s Riyadh Season — the time when

Credit: Mike Del Mundo (Marvel Comics) Credit: Esad Ribic (Marvel Comics) Six years and one day ago, Jason Aaron’s run with Thor began with Thor: God of Thunder #1. It ends next month with King Thor #4. On the occasion, Jason Aaron wrote a farewell letter to the character, the franchise, and the Thor fans

Credit: DC Natalie Dreyfuss Credit: Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com The Originals actress Natalie Dreyfuss has been cast as Sue Dearborn on CW’s The Flash, according to TVLine. If the name Sue Dearborn doesn’t ring a bell, you may recognize her comic book equivalent by her married name – Sue Dibny, wife of Ralph Dibny, the Elongated Man.

Credit: Eric Zawadzki/Michael Garland (Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment) Credit: Eric Zawadzki/Michael Garland (Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment) In the near future, love, politics, and super powers mix together for Image Comics and Skybound’s Heart Attack. Debuting November 20, this new ongoing series by writer Shawn Kittelsen (Mortal Kombat 11), Eric Zawadzki (The Dregs), and Michael Garland (Leviathan) tells

Check out a preview of Sweet Heart #1, scheduled to be released March 2020 from Action Lab Entertainment’s Danger Zone imprint. SWEET HEART #1Writer: Dillon GilbertsonArtist: Francesco LaquintaColorist: Marco PagnottaIt’s no secret that being hunted is a part of everyday life in Ellicott City; the police force, hospitals, even the school curriculum are designed to

Credit: Marvel Studios Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man for Disney+’s upcoming animated series What If…?, according to co-star Jeff Goldblum. Goldblum has revealed one episode will feature his Grandmaster character (from Thor: Ragnarok) and Downey’s Iron Man – yes, with Downey voicing the role himself. “This episode included the

Credit: DC Check out a gallery of all of the new DC February comic book covers here. THE FLASH #750“THE FLASH AGE” BEGINS!written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, GEOFF JOHNS, MICHAEL MORECI, MARV WOLFMAN, FRANCIS MANAPUL, and othersart by RAFA SANDOVAL, JORDI TARRAGONA, SCOTT KOLINS, STEPHEN SEGOVIA, DAVID MARQUEZ, BRYAN HITCH, FRANCIS MANAPUL, RILEY ROSSMO, and otherscover by

Archie takes one on the kisser in this preview of December 11’s Archie: 1955 #3. ARCHIE: 1955 #3 (of 5)Archie’s making a big splash on the radio waves! But that’s nothing compared to his television debut. Archie’s star is rising quickly—but how does everyone else in his life feel about it?Script: Mark Waid and Brian

Credit: Michael Avon Oeming (DC) The Eisner-winning series Powers will return in March, but this time it’s an all-new, original graphic novel that writer Brian Michael Bendis is calling the “massive last story of Christian Walker.” The new hardcover, titled Powers: The Best Ever, will reunite Bendis with Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming. The book

Press Release Task Force X—nicknamed the Suicide Squad—unites some of the DCU’s unlikeliest villains for its bloodiest series ever! This new version of Task Force X by writer Tom Taylor and artist Bruno Redondo is already riddled with new villains—any of whom could die on a mission or be dispatched by the mysterious leader who

Credit: Kris Anka (Marvel Comics) Credit: Kris Anka (Marvel Comics) Marvel Comics has released Kris Anka’s variant cover for Donny Cates and Nic Klein’s impending Thor #1 relaunch. The cover, seen here, features Thor and Sif on the rainbow bridge.  THOR #1DONNY CATES (W) • NIC KLEIN (A)Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL AUG199016VARIANT COVER BY ARTGERM

Marvel said she’ll kill an Avenger – will it be Odinson? Check out this preview of November 20’s Captain Marvel #20. CAPTAIN MARVEL #12KELLY THOMPSON (W) • LEE GARBETT (A) • Cover by MARK BROOKSVARIANT Cover by JUNGGEUN YoonCONNECTING VARIANT by InHyuk Lee (1 OF 5)2099 VARIANT BY TBACAPTAIN MARVEL VERSUS THE AVENGERS!THE LAST AVENGER!Captain