Given how long Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok’s Batman: Three Jokers has been ‘jestating’ (get it?) since its initial origins in 2016’s DC Universe: Rebirth (and really before that John’s and Fabok’s Justice League: Darkseid War in 2015), the publisher has released some imagery on a few different occasions, usually coincinding with convention appearances by
Credit: DC Credit: DC Credit: DC DC has announced that Batman: Three Jokers #1 has a new release date: Tuesday, August 25 – with plans for a monthly release schedule thereafter. “As more stores are finding ways to operate and service their customers, our release schedule is under constant review,” DC’s Senior VP/Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras
A new DC hero has been added to its pantheon, Socialite. First appearing in Wonder Woman Giant, that story is now being re-serialized in the ‘Digital First’ Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace. #4, reprinting Socialite’s debut, is due out Wednesday, May 13. Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #4Writers: Amanda Conner, Jimmy PalmiottiArtists: Daniel Sampere, Juan
Simon Spurrier and Chris Wildgoose’s creator-owned series Alienated returns after a industry-wide hiatus on May 20 with #3 – and in it, the alien the teens found gets used for something that might give them second thoughts. “It’s Samantha’s turn with Chip -the dangerous alien – but everything starts to go wrong when she instigates
Palm Beach County Food Bank Credit: Palm Beach County Food Bank Ike Perlmutterz Credit: CNBC Marvel Entertainment Chairman Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter and his wife, Laura, are chipping in to reportedly donate more than 50 tons of food to their neighborhood’s major food bank, as well as meals to some medical centers. The Palm Beach Post
Credit: New Line Cinema This month is the 30th anniversary of New Line Cinema’s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, and for the occasion the band is getting back together. All four of the original Turtles actors (David Forman, Josh Pais, Michelan Sisti, and Leif Tilden) as well as April O’Neil (Judith Hoag) plan to
By Pierce Lydon, Best Shots Reviewer May 12, 2020 03:00pm ET Credit: Alex Diotto/Dee Cunniffe/Micah Myers Credit: Alex Diotto/Dee Cunniffe/Micah Myers Youth #1Written by Curt PiresArt by Alex Diotto and Dee CunniffeLettering by Micah MyersSelf-Published through comiXology Originals‘Rama Rating: 5 out of 10 Almost everyone who makes comics has a superhero story inside them. The
test Gail Simone and Clayton Henry’s The Flash run heads to the 25th century in “Flash Forward,” which is now making its digital debut Friday, May 15 in The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #4 after premiering in DC’s Flash Giant print anthologies.. The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #4Writer: Gail SimoneArtists: Clayton Henry, Marcelo Maiolo and
Credit: Jeff Lemire (DC) Credit: Jeff Lemire (DC) Writer/artist Jeff Lemire has announced plans to revive his creator-owned series Sweet Tooth at DC, on the heels of Netflix’s announcement of the cast of its Robert Downey, Jr. produced Sweet Tooth TV series. Lemire tweeted the news, saying “It is happening again…that candy bar you liked is going
By Justin Partridge, Best Shots Reviewer May 12, 2020 02:00pm ET Credit: DC Credit: DC Justice League #44Written by Robert VendittiArt by Xermanico and Romulo Fajardo Jr.Lettering by Tom NapolitanoPublished by DC‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 Robert Venditti and artist Xermanico bring a burly, mythical energy to Justice League #44. Responding to a distress
Action Comics #13 variant Credit: Rags Morales (DC) Wolé Parks in ‘Vampire Diaries’ Credit: The CW Wolé Parks has been cast as ‘The Stranger’ in CW’s Superman & Lois, according to Deadline. No, not Marvel’s Elder of the Universe Stranger… could they be referring to DC’s Phantom Stranger? The Hollywood trade describes ‘The Stranger’ as
Credit: Netflix Robert Downey Jr.’s planned Sweet Tooth TV series adaptation has jumped from Hulu to Netflix. “Deer fans, we have some sweet news: Team Downey (@robertdowneyjr and co) is adapting Sweet Tooth, the beloved comic by @jefflemire, into an Netflix original series!,” Netflix’s NX account tweeted. Back in November 2018 it was reported that
Credit: Netflix Credit: Netflix Hot on the heels of announcing its acquisition of Robert Downey Jr.’s Sweet Tooth TV adaptation, Netflix has announced the ensemble cast – which includes some heavyweights. Christian Convery will play the lead character, Gus, joined by James Brolin as narrator. Others cast in as-yet unspecified roles are Will Forte, Nonso
Credit: Christopher Miller Hamilton just got a Disney+ release date that will have it out on July 3, a year earlier than previously announced, but there’s another Disney-owned property with a musical you can watch in full right now: Marvel’s Spider-Man. No, we’re not talking about the ill-fated Broadway production Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.
Visual novel studio Key and anime studios Aniplex and P.A.Works have announced their third collaboration: a TV anime titled The Day I Became a God, set to air in October! The story follows Hina, a young girl who becomes a goddess. Having seen the end of the world, she chooses a boy to spend the
Classic manga Inuyasha is getting a spinoff anime set for broadcast this fall! Titled Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, the sequel will follow the daughters of Inuyasha and his half-brother Sesshoumaru: Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha. Half-youkai twins Towa and Setsuna are separated after the former accidentally travels from the Sengoku period to present-day Japan through a mysterious
Renee Montoya explains the DC multiverse in a preview of May 12’s Lois Lane #10. LOIS LANE #10written by GREG RUCKAart and cover by MIKE PERKINSvariant cover by TULA LOTAYArmed with new information about the assassin stalking her, Lois goes on the offensive, while Renee struggles with wielding what may be the most powerful weapon
Credit: Ross Andru (DC) Writer/editor Martin Pasko has died at the age of 65, according to friend and former DC Publiher Paul Levitz. The date or cause of death is unknown at this time. The native Quebecer was a prolific writer, working primarily at DC but with also short stints at Marvel Comics and Disney
Credit: Bill Sienkiewicz (BOOM! Studios) Press Release BOOM! Studios today announced it has acquired the comic book and graphic novel publishing license to the New York Times bestselling DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES, a prequel novel to the groundbreaking series by Frank Herbert that is widely considered to be an unparalleled achievement in storytelling. This Fall, BOOM! Studios will debut
Credit: DC Credit: DC Credit: DC Joker takes center stage for his 80th birthday as a character in a 100-Page Super Spectacular one-shot, and now DC has revealed the contents of the June 9 release. The 100-page collection features past and present Batman creators such as Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi, James Tynion IV, Brian
Credit: DC Credit: DC DC has informed retailers it is approving Tuesday on-sale dates for all of its comic book titles – including comic books retailers order from Diamond Comic Distributors, who have traditionally mandated a Wednesday on-sale date. “We have approved all retailers to sell DC product on Tuesdays, but the choice to participate
Credit: DC Yes, Virginia, there will be new DC solicitations soon. DC has informed retailers that solicitations and art for August on-sale comics books will be released this Friday, May 15. As is standard procedure, the release of solicits will precede Diamond Comic Distributors’ May/June Previews catalog (for titles on sale in August) on May 27.
Credit: Alena Veasey / Shutterstock.com DC is eliminating the six-day exclusivity window Direct Market comic book shops had on original graphic novels and collections over stores in the book trade market. This will create day-and-date concurrent release windows for DC product across its three primarily distribution channels – the Direct Market, book trade, and digital.
Credit: DC Credit: DC After a nearly four-month hiatus, DC’s flagship title Batman will be resuming its twice-monthly schedule June 9 when #92 hits shelves. After previously announcing issues #92 and #93 would both be coming out in June, DC announced to retailers that the double-shipping schedule will continue “through ‘The Joker War’ and beyond.” Credit: DC This
Credit: Sarah Mertan / Shutterstock.com The organizers of the annual Comic-Con International: San Diego are moving forward with an online version of the convention in light of the need to cancel the actual July 2020 event due ot the COVID-19 pandemic. “Coming soon… Free parking, comfy chairs, personalized snacks, no lines, pets welcome, badges for
Harley Quinn #73 Credit: DC Harley Quinn #74 cover Credit: DC DC has scheduled the milestone Harley Quinn #75 for release August 5 – with a guest appearance by DC’s biggest breakout character in some time, Punchline. The publisher has informed retailers that the 48-page anthology will feature two stories by series writer Sam Humphries,
Stan Lee and Tim Story on the set of ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ Credit: 20th Century Studios Two-time Fantastic Four director Tim Story is returning to the superhero genre for Kevin Wolf’s Night Wolf, according to Deadline. Story has a long history with Hart, having directed several of his standup specials, along
Harleen and Booster get serious in a preview of May 12’s Harley Quinn #72. HARLEY QUINN #72written by SAM HUMPHRIESart by ABELcover by GUILLEM MARCHvariant cover by FRANK CHOSome mysteries just don’t want to be solved! As Harley digs deeper into the death of her friend, it becomes clear that there are forces in Los
Credit: DC Universe CW has acquired the rights to re-air DC Universe’s Swamp Thing TV show, according to Variety. The DC Universe show aired just one season on the streaming service before being canceled. The Hollywood trade ties CW’s purchase of the rights to a need for new shows to fill gaps in programming created by shutdowns
Credit: Z2 Comics Press Release Just over a month before what will likely be the publisher’s biggest release to date with Grateful Dead: Origins, and trailing on the heels of the announcement of a partnership with Mikey Way’s Electric Century for their next album and original graphic novel, Z2 Comics announces first wave of hires