A new Superman era began this week, as writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson began his run as DC’s resident Man of Steel writer – writing both the main Superman title and the classic Action Comics. With a tagline of ‘Infinite Hope,’ Johnson and artist Phil Hester began this era in Superman …
Read More »The Avengers return in June for Heroes Reborn finale
Marvel has unveiled the title and contents of the previously announced mystery finale of its summer 2021 Heroes Reborn crossover, now revealed as Heroes Return #1 from writer Jason Aaron and artist Ed McGuiness. As predicted, Heroes Return #1 (which borrows its title from the aftermath of 1996’s Heroes Reborn, …
Read More »Former DC top editor Mark Doyle joins IDW for expansion of original titles
Former DC executive editor Mark Doyle has found a new home at IDW Publishing as the editorial director of its original comic books and graphic novels. “I’ve been making comics for more than 14 years and have always been an avid IDW fan,” Doyle says in the announcement. “My passion …
Read More »Best Shots review: Wonder Woman #770 thrives on the strength of its lead character
Diana finds herself in the afterlife, but not the one she was expecting as Michael W. Conrad, Becky Cloonan, and Travis Moore explore a cross-pollination of religion in Wonder Woman #770 (opens in new tab). Wonder Woman #770 credits Written by Michael W. Conrad, Becky Cloonan, and Jordie Bellaire Art …
Read More »Hellsing movie adaptation coming from Amazon Studios and John Wick writer
The classic horror manga series Hellsing is being made into a live-action movie by Amazon Studios, reports Deadline (opens in new tab). Amazon is collaborating with John Wick and screenwriter Derek Kolstad for the Hellsing movie, which at the moment doesn’t have a release date. Along with helping to create …
Read More »Curse of the Man-Thing brings together the Avengers, Spider-Man, and X-Men for 50th birthday celebration
Marvel’s bizarre, beastly Man-Thing turns 50 this year (first debuting in 1971’s Savage Tales #1 (opens in new tab)), and to celebrate writer Steve Orlando is penning a series of three one-shots under the banner Curse of the Man-Thing, which will pull in the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the X-Men as …
Read More »DC names new Infinite Frontier series creative team and story details
DC hasn’t wasted any time, announcing that writer Joshua Williamson and artist Xermanico will helm the six-issue Infinite Frontier limited series launching out of March 2’s Infinite Frontier #0 64-page special (opens in new tab). The new series was announced on the special’s last page checklist. “In Infinite Frontier #0, …
Read More »The Halo TV show will be available outside the US, Microsoft confirms
Microsoft has seemingly confirmed that the upcoming Halo TV show won’t be exclusive to the US. In a tweet spotted by GameSpot (opens in new tab), 343 Industries exec Kiki Wolfkill responded to a UK-based Halo fan concerned that the series’ recently announced move to North American streaming service Paramount …
Read More »Read the first six pages of DCs game-changing Infinite Frontier #0
DC kicks off its new ‘Infinite Frontier’ editorial era in earnest with the 64-page special Infinite Frontier #0 (opens in new tab) on March 2. But you can read the first six pages right now if you just scroll down a little. Infinite Frontier #0 variant cover by John Timms …
Read More »Legendary punk band Blondie comes to comics with Harley Quinn writers
Writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Palmer, known for their lengthy run on DC’s Harley Quinn (opens in new tab), and artists John McCrea and Paul Mounts will team up with Z2 Comics to produce an original graphic novel based on the music and history of legendary New York City punk/new …
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