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By Kat Calamia, Best Shots Contributor April 22, 2020 11:30am ET Credit: Sweeney Boo/Joana Lafuente/David Hopkins (BOOM! Box) Credit: Sweeney Boo/Joana Lafuente/David Hopkins (BOOM! Box) Eat, and Love YourselfWritten by Sweeney BooArt by Sweeney Boo and Joanna LafuenteLettering by David HopkinsPublished by BOOM! Box‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 “Body dysmorphia keeps us from seeing

Credit: Hero Collector ALIEN & PREDATOR: THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS COLLECTIONThe most iconic vessels of the Alien and Predator movie franchises, replicated in exacting detail as limited-run hand painted die cast figurines – complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity. #7 – “Betty” (Alien: Resurrection)RRP: $79.95/€59.99/£54.99SKU: APSUK007, Barcode: 5059072004275Material: Die-Cast Metal and ABS PlasticLength: 186mm, Width:

Credit: Jim Lee/Scott Williams/Alex Sinclair (DC) Credit: Jim Lee/Scott Williams/Alex Sinclair (DC) Batman: Gotham NightsWritten by Brad Meltzer, Sal Giunta, and Larry HamaArt by Jim Lee, Mirko Colak, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair and John KaliszLettering by Chris Eliopoulos and Travis LanhamPublished by DC‘Rama Rating: 5 out of 10 Credit: Jim Lee/Scott Williams/Alex Sinclair (DC) After

Credit: Scout Comics [Editor’s Note: Although Diamond Comic Distributors’ have suspended operations, they intend to resume shipping in “mid- to late May” and Scout Comics has informed Newsarama they plan to begin self-distribution as well.] ASSASSIN AND SON #3Written by Shad Gaspard and Marc Copani and Illustrated by Eder MessiahFull Color, 32 pages, $3.99On Sale

Credit: Hero Initiative On Monday Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need, added a new series of live experiences featuring comics pros providing question-and-answer sessions, tutorials, and original art in Zoom online webconference rooms to a limited number of fans.  Of the ten new events that went on

Credit: Warner Bros. During a conference call with Wall Street analysts while AT&T is reporting their Q1 2020 revenue, an executive for the communications and media giant indicated the shutdown of movie theaters around the globe and the response to it may have lasting repurcussions.   According to Variety, AT&T chief operating officer John Stankey referenced

Credit: Liana Kangas/Simon Bisley Credit: Liana Kangas/Simon Bisley The organizers of 2017’s Mine! are reuniting for a new anthology aimed to raise funds for environment causes. On Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day – editors Joe Corallo and Molly Jackson have have revealed to Newsarama that they’re working on a new anthology to benefit the

Another semi-obscure-but-pretty-cool Marvel third-stringer, the comic book Valkyrie is a key member of the classic Defenders and not a whole lot else. We’re not knocking Brunnhilde, the classic comic book Valk – she’s a cult-classic character with tons of potential who has rarely been given a chance to shine. On the other hand, Tessa Thompson’s

Credit: Hannah Blumereich Credit: Hannah Blumereich Writer/artist Hannah Blumereich’s Full-Court Crush has been acquired by First Second for print publication. First reported by Publisher’s Weekly, First Second acquired the Blumereich comic (currently published on the online marketplace Gumroad) as well as a second, untitled YA OGN in a winning big against 10 other publishers. Described

Credit: Inaki Miranda/Hi-Fi/Travis Lanham (DC) Credit: Inaki Miranda/Hi-Fi/Travis Lanham (DC) Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #1Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda ConnerArt by Inaki Miranda and Hi-FiLettering by Travis LanhamPublished by DC‘Rama Rating: 3 out of 10 I’m not sure if it’s a degree of cynicism, a clash of priorities, or just a lack of

Todd McFarlane’s art signature Credit: Todd McFarlane Todd McFarlane is one of the busiest people in comic books – he’s writing (and sometimes drawing) Spawn, he’s president of Image Comics, he’s head of McFarlane Toys, and he’s still working to write and direct a live-action Spawn reboot. But in all that as a creator and

By Justin Partridge, Best Shots Reviewer April 22, 2020 01:30pm ET Credit: Devaki Neogi/Lee Loughridge/Jack Morelli (Archie Comics) Credit: Devaki Neogi/Lee Loughridge/Jack Morelli (Archie Comics) Josie and the Pussycats in SpaceWritten by Alex de CampiArt by Devaki Neogi and Lee LoughridgeLettering by Jack MorelliPublished by Archie Comics‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 What do you

Credit: Netflix Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland is developing a new live-action Star Wars show for Disney+, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The writer/director describes herself as a “chaotic-neutral jedi-sith breed” in her Twitter bio. This would be one of five Star Wars shows in various stages of production/development at Disney+, including the current The

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.