VIBRANIUM101: August 2018

Friday 31 August 2018

15 Best Comic Book Reading Apps/Services for Mobile Devices

Running down all the contenders.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2JXAozU

SCOTT SNYDER Reveals Why He's Bringing Back STARMAN (and Which One)

Why the writer chose Will Payton out of the larger Starman DC mythology.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NEMtLQ

Alterna Comics’ Block Chain Ban for Creators Courts Controversy

Independent comics publisher Alterna Comics has issued a new code of conduct agreement forbidding its creators from using block chain applications on social media platforms. The updated code of conduct statement can be found on the company’s submissions page, which was posted later to their Twitter account.

Block chains or bots are a function of Twitter and other social media services that allow users to block accounts en masse with minimal effort and based on related followers, relevant hashtags or keywords. Comic creators use them to curb daily harassment from online agitators, but the new code of conduct from Alterna strictly prohibits their use.

“You are required and encouraged to actively promote your title on social media,” the new code of conduct states. “We do not condone the use of block bots/blind blocking/block chains or any other kind of program or practice that is used to block thousands of people, blindly, en masse.”

Alterna added that creators represent a creative team at the publisher and a network of retailers, who have to “confidently sell … comics to as many people as possible.” The code of conduct continues: “We have readers of all walks of life and it is paramount to us, that we encourage, promote and stand by our stance that comics are for everyone.”

But, they reiterated if any creator has an “unwanted and poor experience” with a reader online, they “can block/mute individuals,” urging creators who feel threatened to “reach out to us and we’ll do everything within our power to work with you on how to handle this situation.”

The new code of conduct has been met with criticism by creators in the comics industry, some of whom use block chains to keep various social media services usable and free of vitriolic harassment. The code of conduct update is also considered by some to be unnecessarily intrusive and an example of Alterna putting monetary gains over the safety and sanity of its creators.

Founded in 2008, Alterna is known for such miniseries as Lillith Dark, The Chair and Mr. Crypt.

The post Alterna Comics’ Block Chain Ban for Creators Courts Controversy appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2NzQl0J

Go Under THE BEATLES: YELLOW SUBMARINE with BILL MORRISON

Along with Andrew Pepoy and Nathan Kane.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2N8lHP8

'It's Clobbering Time!' in TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: URBAN LEGENDS #5 Preview

The Thing, CM Punk... now the TMNT?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2C6i9IS

TYGERS Burning Bright in FEARSCAPE #1 Preview

An advance preview of Ryan O'Sullivan, Andrea Mutti, and Vladimir Popov's new series.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2C5OfnT

EXCLUSIVE: Take A Look Inside HOPE: A Comic For Flint, Michigan

Musician and writer Jonathan Diener is no stranger to comics or to the struggles of his hometown of Flint, Michigan. But following his DIY roots, he’s brought together both for shot at aiding a deserving cause in the city still racked by a lead-poisoned water supply.

Tomorrow, Diener and publisher Source Point Press will unveil HOPE: A Comic For Flint at a live-streamed concert in Flint. The anthology issue combines the might of local creators to raise money for The Compass, a program of Michigan Community Services Inc. aiding adults with developmental disabilities. Diener (best known as the drummer for punk band The Swellers) shared a first look inside his story with artist Craig Horky with CBR.

“I’ve been wanting to make a jump from music to comics for years, especially after seeing my peers like Max Bemis of the band Say Anything and former record label owner Matthew Rosenberg both writing for Marvel and making a big name for themselves,” said Diener. “My band, Baggage, has been raising money for the city of Flint through our releases, so it only made sense to do good for our city with my favorite medium: comics.”

The collective of creators decided to contribute their proceeds to The Compass after they saw a tangled web surrounding many of the higher profile charities and startups surrounding the ongoing water crisis. “The Flint Water Crisis is something everyone has heard about, but we have yet to see a resolution,” Diener said. “When we realized the millions of dollars being pumped into Flint from donations around the world were not necessarily going where it was supposed to, we decided to focus on underfunded nonprofits that could make a difference. We see what happens the second we hand over a check and that’s why working with The Compass was a no-brainer.”

Diener and Horky’s story focuses on the reality of explaining the world to kids in the wake of tragedy. The HOPE comic also includes work from writers El Whitcombe, Sam Moore, Robb Anthony and Carl Mizell, as well as artists Emily Woodruff, Kadee Spangler, Michelle Lukezic and Miranda Ireland. “I asked everyone to be a part of this comic because I loved their work, I knew they were driven and I wanted them to get a signal boost in something that can finally showcase their hard work,” Diener told CBR. “It’s expensive and time-consuming to make a comic from scratch, but for a good cause, we all had the motivation to make it happen. It wasn’t about us anymore. It was about Flint.”

Readers interested in checking out the stories and joining the cause can order HOPE now on Big Cartel, and the release concert will stream live tomorrow night, Sept. 1, via the comics’ Facebook page.

The post EXCLUSIVE: Take A Look Inside HOPE: A Comic For Flint, Michigan appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2LEC1SV

RAINBOW BRITE and Me: UNSTOPPABLE WASP's JEREMY WHITLEY Illuminates New Ongoing with BRITTNEY WILLIAMS

Yes, everything from the 1980s can make a comeback! Let’s save RainbowLand, people!

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NGGhDm

STORY OF SATAN Unfolds in PESTILENCE #4 Preview

From Frank Tieri and Oleg Okunev.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NBWJVi

Disney XD's AVENGERS: BLACK PANTHER's QUEST Trailer

Wakanda forever.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2N4hpbl

Dan Jurgens Thinks Guy Gardner Needs His Own Series Again

Writer Dan Jurgens is preparing to conclude his run on Green Lanterns, which focuses primarily on Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz, but the DC veteran thinks another member of the Green Lantern Corps may be primed to star in his own title again: Guy Gardner.

“I can’t understand why Guy Gardner doesn’t have a series,” Jurgens told ComicBook.com. “He should have a some kind of series, he’s a great, fun character.”

Jurgens’ hopes for the future of Green Lantern comics doesn’t start and end with Guy, mind you, as he also expressed a desire to see stories told with other related characters. “Kilowog is a great, fun character to play around with,” he said. “There are certainly some other very intriguing possibilities that are out there in the world of the Green Lantern Corps.”

However, he said he particularly enjoyed writing Guy, and would like to see the character return more to his hot-headed, arrogant demeanor.

Introduced in 1968 in DC’s Green Lantern #59, Guy Gardner was revealed to be a second worthy successor to the dying Abin Sur. However, Hal Jordan was closer to the crash site, and was selected by the power ring over Guy, who eventually became a backup Green Lantern. A fan favorite, the brash Guy was featured prominently in Justice League and Justice League International, and starred in his own series from 1992 to 1996.

The post Dan Jurgens Thinks Guy Gardner Needs His Own Series Again appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2wDrHVC

X-MEN BLACK: MOJO Adds Two Writers, One Artist

Sounds like something Mojo would do, right?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PoISSD

Big DAREDEVIL Announcement Coming Soon

CHARLES SOULE is up to something.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PmMyUO

DOOM PATROL Casts ALAN TUDYK As Its Big Bad (But No, He's Not BATMAN's Cousin Anymore) - Report

From POWERLESS to powerful (and crazy).

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LIIf4j

BRUNO SAMMARTINO Authorized Comic Book Biography Coming in September

The Living Legend lives on.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2N7uCjN

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Hold May Change Characters' AVENGERS 4 Roles, Says BAUTISTA

Disney's snap of the fingers may be more powerful than Thanos'.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2C6wqFw

DICK Joins CANNONBALL RUN Style Motorcycle Race in NIGHTWING #48 Preview

'You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.'

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2C6ZcFW

ONI PRESS Celebrating 20 Years With ROSE CITY COMIC CON Plans

Portland.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PSkhH1

VALIANT Visiting Retailers in #ValiantVisits Program

Be their DEATHMATE.... but not as morbid as it sounds.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LKKt2T

SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN Creators Reunites in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

STEVE LIEBER swings into the picture.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NBPkoM

From GUARDIANS to a 'Galaxy Far, Far Away'? BAUTISTA Talks About STAR WARS Auditions

"Why does this monster have to mourn?"

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LJRtgz

New THE PREDATOR Red Band Trailer - Mature Warning

They're evolved and deadlier. But can they still bleed?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MGRCqf

NCIS' Jennifer Esposito Cast in Amazon's THE BOYS - Report

From cop to NCIS agent to the CIA?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NBxjHa

Thursday 30 August 2018

Marvel Will Remove Anti-Mormon Imagery from Amazing Spider-Man

Marvel Comics is removing a troubling anti-Mormon reference from Ryan Ottley’s artwork in the recently released Amazing Spider-Man #4.

The issue, which was written by Nick Spencer, featured a panel in which Spider-Man was showing off some recent endorsement deals in the form of patches emblazoned on his iconic red-and-blue costume. One of the patches, however, referenced CES Letter, a book written by ex-Mormon Jeremy Runnells in which he denounces his former religion.

“The art reference in Amazing Spider-Man #4 was included without awareness by Marvel of its meaning,” Marvel told The Hollywood Reporter. “As a policy, Marvel does not permit hidden controversial messages in its artwork. The reference will be removed from all subsequent printings, digital versions and trade paperbacks.”

“I’ve spoken with Marvel about my recent artwork, and I have no animosity toward members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Ottley added. “My entire family are members, as are many of my friends, and I would never include anything mean-spirited about them or their beliefs. The reference was in regards to a subject I am interested in and a personal decision I made in my life. It has nothing to do with the character, the story or Marvel.”

Of course, readers will likely recall a similar situation in April 2017, when artist Ardian Syaf included imagery referencing a passage from the Quran with strong anti-Jew and Christian overtones in X-Men Gold #1. However, while Marvel was quick to terminate Syaf’s contract following that incident, it appears the publisher is taking a more forgiving stance when it comes to Ottley, as there’s been no indication of any disciplinary action, outside of the artwork being revised.

The Amazing Spider-Man #4 is on sale now from Marvel Comics.

The post Marvel Will Remove Anti-Mormon Imagery from Amazing Spider-Man appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2wt8LcQ

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Names A New President

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, the industry’s leading voice for free speech advocacy and education, has released a statement announcing that Christina Merkler has been named the organization’s new president following a unanimous vote of the board of directors. Merkler is the co-founder of popular online comic book retailer Discount Comic Book Service, which she owns and operates alongside her husband Cameron.

Joining Merkler on the board are Vice President Chris Powell, VP – Retailer Services at Diamond Comics Distributors; Treasurer Ted Adams, Founder of IDW; and CBLDF Secretary Dale Cendali, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis.

“There’s never been a more important time to protect the First Amendment rights of the comic book community,” said Merkler. “As president, I look forward to working closely with the CBLDF board and the staff to continue the organization’s important work in supporting comic book retailers, creators, educators and librarians whose First Amendment rights are being challenged.”

For just over 30 years now, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has made it its mission to take on censorship in the comic book world, helping to cover the legal fees of comic book creators who have come under fire for their work and providing education on the dangers of censorship. The organization describes its goal as “protecting, preserving and promoting the freedom to read comics.”

One of the most recent cases the CBLDF found itself in was the organizations steadfast defense of the popular, yet controversial graphic novel Fun Home, which was targeted for suppression by parents and conservative leaders for its portrayal of homosexuality in such places as South Carolina and New Jersey.

In regard to education and activism, the CBLDF, alongside the National Coalition Against Censorship, also released the free comic book Be Heard! by cartoonist Kai Texel earlier this year. The book aimed to help project students’ rights by helping them learn how to assert their rights to free speech, protest, assembly and petition, as well as providing helpful resources. The organization also recently partnered with Image Comics to produce a line of anti-censorship variant covers.

The post The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Names A New President appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2LGexg5

Best Shots Rapid-Fire Reviews: RUNAWAYS #12, EXTERMINATION #2, LEX LUTHOR/PORKY PIG #1, THE NEW WORLD #2, More

Also CATWOMAN/TWEETY & SYLVESTER #1, NEW MUTANTS: DEAD SOULS #6, MMPR: SHATTERED GRID #1, HUNT FOR WOLVERINE: DEAD ENDS #1, and THE BEATLES: YELLOW SUBMARINE.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NCnpFz

ARCHIE and the Gang Get Medieval in BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO DIGEST #266

Check out a preview of interior pages from Archie's BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #266.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PkYFSp

DC's HEROES IN CRISIS: What We Know

The patients, the people in charge, the suspects, and the victims.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PmgyjT

EMINEM Teases His VENOM Soundtrack Song

EMINEM will contribute a song to the VENOM soundtrack.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NyGBns

MAD TITAN's Final Days in THANOS LEGACY #1 Preview

Check out a preview of interior pages from Marvel's THANOS LEGACY #1.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2oo3AXm

ANGELA & DESTROYER Assemble the ASGARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1 Preview

But who is that inside the Destroyer armor?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PhOQ7U

CHRISTINA MERKLER Named CBLDF President

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has named a new board president.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LGkhq0

Shatterstar’s New Costume Showcased in Character Sheet

As Shatterstar gears up for his own Marvel limited series, writer Tim Seeley has shared a first look at the fan-favorite mutant’s updated costume, designed by artist Carlos Villa.

The character sheet prominently shows two color schemes, and calls attention to the character’s new poncho and signature twin swords. It also includes a depiction of Shatterstar without his helmet, and a front-and-back look at the new outfit. “I’d be afraid we’re showing too much,” Seeley tweeted. “But we haven’t even revealed the mystery villain yet!”

Another lil' sneak peak. (I'd be afraid we're showing too much, but we haven't even revealed the mystery villain yet!) From our October debuting #Shatterstar series. @Cfvillaart 's designs for our bad ass hero: pic.twitter.com/WAkCnRIzIW

— Tim Seeley (@HackinTimSeeley) August 29, 2018

Debuting in October, Shatterstar is the latest in a string of limited series dedicated to some of Marvel’s most notable mutants, including Rogue & Gambit, Legion, Domino and Multiple Man.

Shatterstar debuted in 1991 in The New Mutants #99, and became a key player in X-Force and X-Factor. He then made his cinematic debut this year in Deadpool 2 alongside fellow mutants Domino, Bedlam, Zeitgeist and Vanisher. This new mainstream exposure likely played a part in Marvel’s decision to give Shatterstar a new series to call his own.

Shatterstar #1, written by Tim Seeley, illustrated by Carlos Villa and Gerardo Sandoval, and featuring a cover by Yasmine Putri, will go on sale Oct. 3.

The post Shatterstar’s New Costume Showcased in Character Sheet appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2Cb0TSW

ARROW, FLASH, SUPERGIRL, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW and BLACK LIGHTNING Assemble for CW's DC Shows Promo Video

Here's a promo clip for CW's fall superhero show premieres.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2opzkvj

BLACK PANTHER Coming to Netflix in September

BLACK PANTHER is one of the final Marvel movies that will stream on Netflix.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PmSXzC

Dream Daddy Dating Simulator Comes To Comics

Popular video game by the GameGrumps Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator co-created by Vernon Shaw and Leighton Gray is getting adapted into a comic book miniseries.

The upcoming adaptation will be published by Oni Press and feature a rotating creative team with each of the five issues telling a standalone story each focused on a different single father in the fictional town of Maple Bay looking for love with other single dads. Additionally, each of the five covers will be illustrated by artist Kris Anka (Punisher).

“There are so many more stories we wanted to explore in the DDADDS universe,” explained Shaw in a statement from the publisher. “Oni is giving us this amazing new outlet to tell them. Hope everyone likes Dad jokes!”

In addition to telling a different story, each issue also looks to explore different genres from vampire-tinged horror to boxing all while keeping a focus on dad-based romance.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to work on a comic book series,” revealed Gray. “I couldn’t be happier that we got to make all these cool new Dad stories with such cool people!”

Dream Daddy #1 written by Wendy Xu and illustrated by Ryan Maniulit is available digitally with print copies available through Oni Press’ website.

The post Dream Daddy Dating Simulator Comes To Comics appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2PSB10y

10 Covers (and Counting) for THANOS LEGACY #1

As the ultra-rare retailer variants begin to pop up.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Mcn1AK

SKOTTIE YOUNG & AARON CONLEY Arm Themselves for BULLY WARS

The bullies get theirs.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MDbJG6

COLLEEN WING Pwns DANNY RAND in New IRON FIST Season 2 Stills

And more team-up action.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2zY9xmE

Diamond's PULLBOX Pushed Back To October

With an explanation for the schedule change.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wssrxE

BOND Is Delayed But SECRET AGENT DEADPOOL Is Here - #1 Preview

From Chris Hastings, Salva Espin, and Matt Yackey.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2N0Otkt

Stan Lee Pays Tribute to Jack Kirby: ‘He Was a Legend’

Stan Lee has written a brief tribute to the late Jack Kirby to commemorate the 101st birthday of the influential artist.

Lee, who collaborated with Kirby on such creations as the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, Thor and the X-Men, retweeted comments by the artist’s grandson Jeremy Kirby, and added an appreciation of his own.

He was a legend, he truly was. Nobody could draw like Jack. – Stan https://t.co/eF2NjMUCGx

— stan lee (@TheRealStanLee) August 29, 2018

“He was a legend, he truly was,” Lee wrote. “Nobody could draw like Jack.” The tweet was signed “Stan,” which signifies that it comes directly from the 95-year-old writer and editor, and not from someone managing his social media accounts.

To call Lee’s relationship with Kirby complicated would be an understatement. The two created many of Marvel’s best known, and most lucrative, characters, but a falling out led Kirby to leave the publisher for competitor DC Comics, where he caricatured Lee as the entrepreneur Funky Flashman. A debate has ranged for decades about who was the true creative genius behind their collaborations, and Lee has long been criticized for what Kirby’s fans view as downplaying the artist’s contributions.

Kirby passed away on Feb. 6, 1994, at the age of 76.

The post Stan Lee Pays Tribute to Jack Kirby: ‘He Was a Legend’ appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2wrh3lN

STAR TREK Awarded Television Academy's GOVERNORS AWARD

Boldly going since 1966.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MCLNu1

Marie Severin Passes Away at 89

SPIDER-WOMAN co-creator Marie Severin has passed away.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ouM8kd

Ghost Rider Co-Creator Gary Friedrich Passes Away

Longtime Marvel Comics writer Gary Friedrich, co-creator of Ghost Rider and Son of Satan, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75.

Tony Isabella posted the following statement on Facebook from Friedrich’s longtime friend and colleague, Roy Thomas:

I won’t go into details at this point, but I wanted to mention that one of my oldest and dearest friends, Gary Friedrich, passed away last night, from the effects of Parkison’s, which he had had for several years. That and his near-total hearing loss had left him feeling isolated in recent years, and his wife Jean seems content that he is finally at peace. As many of you will know, he did considerable work for Marvel during the late 1960s and 1970s, and for Charlton in the 1960s, including a remembered run on SGT. FURY, stints on CAPTAIN AMERICA, DAREDEVIL, SHIELD, and others, and of course the basic concept/creation of the motorcycle-riding Ghost Rider at Marvel. I’d know Gary since I was in college and he still in high school, when he came to work at the Palace Theatre in Jackson, MO, and some of my happiest memories of our days in the rock band he founded circa 1962 and which existed for a couple of years.

Gary Friedrich was born in Jackson, Missouri in 1943. As a teenager, he was friends with future Marvel writer and Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas. In the mid-1960s, Thomas, who had recently gone to work at Marvel Comics, contacted his old friend and suggested that he give comic book writing a chance. Friedrich (who is not related to Mike Friedrich, another comic book contemporary of the era) moved to New York and began writing for Charlton Comics.

After Roy Thomas began working for Marvel, Stan Lee began to pass a number of his regular writing assignments over to Thomas. Eventually, there were too many for Thomas to write himself, as well, and he began to add new writers to Marvel. Thomas got Friedrich a number of assignments, including a regular gig in 1967 on Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos, Friedrich’s longest running stint at Marvel, as he stayed on the title until 1971.

Friedrich filled in on a number of Marvel’s superhero titles before co-creating Ghost Rider in 1973’s Marvel Spotlight #5. Friedrich also wrote the Ghost Rider ongoing series that spun out of Marvel Spotlight. During this time, he also co-created Daimon Hellstrom, the Son of Satan.

Friedrich wrote for Skywald’s black and white horror magazines in the mid-1970s. After being one of the writers for the rival comic book company, Atlas/Seaboard Comics, that former Marvel owner Martin Goodman launched in 1975, Friedrich left comics entirely in 1978. He returned in the 1990s briefly to write Bombast for Topps Comics, reuniting with his old Sgt. Fury art team of Dick Ayers and John Severin.

In recent years, Friedrich is best known for his lawsuit against Marvel in 2007, claiming that the rights to Ghost Rider defaulted to him in 2001. He lost the lawsuit in 2011 but the ruling was overruled on appeal in 2013. In September of 2013, Friedrich and Marvel agreed to a settlement.

The post Ghost Rider Co-Creator Gary Friedrich Passes Away appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2C3sOUE

Gary Friedrich Passes Away at 75

GHOST RIDER co-creator Gary Friedrich has passed away at the age of 75.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wnChAX

DC’s Red Hood and the Outlaws Is Getting a New Name

WARNING: The following article contains minor spoilers for Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual #2, released this week by DC.

The recent changes to the status quo of DC’s Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual don’t end with the disappearance of Artemis or Bizarro, or the parting of Jason Todd and Roy Harper. The title is undergoing a name change, at least temporarily.

Writer Scott Lobdell revealed the series will be rechristened Red Hood: Outlaw with October’s Issue 27, which was solicited under the previous name.

“Without a buddy, Jason is not going to be as light as he has been in the past,” he told Newsarama. “He’s not going to be Frank Castle morose — but more like Clint Eastwood in his earlier movies. He’s going to be a man of much fewer words and much more violence. Having lost his partners, and Batman, he has a lot of feelings he’s going to keep bottled up.”

Lobdell emphasized the series will be called Red Hood: Outlaw “for now,” which suggests Jason eventually may reunite with his former partners. He also assured fans of Artemis and Bizarro that they won’t get the “short shrift” in this new era, which sees Pete Woods come on board as artist with September’s Issue 26.

Red Hood: Outlaw #27, by Scott Lobdell and Pete Woods, goes on sale Oct. 10 from DC.

The post DC’s Red Hood and the Outlaws Is Getting a New Name appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2MHmGGD

THARG Recruits GEORGE PEREZ for 2000 AD

Perez makes his 2000 AD debut.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LEJXDz

AMY CHU Receives 2018 KOREA IMAGE AWARD

Joining singer Psy and former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2okuO0S

17-Story WONDER WOMAN Ride Coming to SIX FLAGS

WONDER WOMAN LASSO OF TRUTH will open in 2019.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2N7O5ka

Marvel Icon Marie Severin Suffers Stroke, Set to Enter Hospice Care

Longtime Marvel Comics artist and colorist, Marie Severin, who was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2001, recently suffered a stroke and is currently in hospice care at a nursing home.

Comic book historian Jon B. Cooke shared the news on his Facebook page, noting,

Sad news to report from a niece of Marie Severin:

“We got news Marie had a stroke and is going back to the nursing home with hospice care. They say she cannot move but is still smiling. Very sad, she is one if a kind.”

Godspeed to the Mirthful One. You are loved.

Severin, who is 89 years old, suffered a stroke back in 2007, as well.

Severin broke into the comic book industry in the late 1940s when her older brother, comic book artist John Severin (1922-2012), asked her to color one of his stories for EC Comics. She did such a good job that she was soon the regular colorist for EC Comics. When EC Comics’ comic book line went out of business following the institution of the Comics Code Authority (which seemed almost designed specifically to put EC Comics out of business), Severin worked for Atlas Comics a little bit before leaving comic books entirely to go work at the Federal Reserve.

In the late 1950s, Severin began to get back into comic books, working for Atlas again doing some production work. As Atlas turned into Marvel and began to expand, Severin’s work for them expanded, as well. By the end of the 1960s, Severin was the main colorist at Marvel while also doing the occasional penciling job. When the Hulk gained his own series, Incredible Hulk, Severin was the penciler for the first five issues of the series.

Severin was a particularly gifted artist when it came to likenesses, so she was a perfect artist for Marvel’s parody comic book series, Not Brand Echh. In the early 1970s, Severin gave up her job as Marvel’s lead colorist (handing the assignment over to comic book veteran George Roussos, who continued in the role until the 1980s) so that she could do more penciling work.

She co-created Spider-Woman in 1976, designing her iconic costume. In the 1980s, she began working in Special Projects for Marvel, doing a lot of licensed work (again, her likenesses were always amazing). She was let go by Marvel during their restructuring following their late 1990s bankruptcy. She continued working as an artist until retiring in the mid-2000s.

The post Marvel Icon Marie Severin Suffers Stroke, Set to Enter Hospice Care appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2PKXvkl

Wednesday 29 August 2018

DC Universe's TITANS Series Premiere Date Revealed

But with a chance to see it nine days earlier if you're going to New York Comic Con.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Nw6dBo

The Full COMIC BOOK Television Release Schedule

All the changes and new information about the full superhero/comic book television calendar.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2sIavvv

New YOUNG JUSTICE: OUTSIDERS Clip

Bedlam.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PlsoLb

DC UNIVERSE Digital Subscription Service To Launch September 15

That's Batman Day. Titans to debut October 3, 2018 at NY Comic Con, October 12 on DC Universe.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wqaEqO

DC Universe Announces Launch Date for Titans Live-Action Series

The DC Universe streaming subscription service has announced its Titans live-action series will debut on the platform on October 12.

This news comes on the heels of the service also announcing that it will launch on September 15, which also happens to be Batman Day.

#DCUTITANS is coming to #DCUniverse on October 12th!

— DC Universe (@TheDCUniverse) August 29, 2018

The above wasn’t the only announcement to come regarding Titans. The New York Comic Con Facebook page released a post promoting the Titans world premiere on Wednesday, October 3 as the official kickoff to the convention. Following the premiere will be a question and answer session with the cast and producer of the DC live-action series.

Join us Wednesday, 10/3/18 for the world premiere of DC Universe's Titans to kick off #NYCC 2018, followed by…

Posted by New York Comic Con on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Titans will be the first original series to launch on DC Universe, with the debut taking place less than a month after the streaming service goes live. Fans got a taste of what to expect from the DC superhero show when the first F-bomb filled trailer was released in July.

Debuting on the DC Universe streaming service October 12, Titans stars Brenton Thwaites as Dick Grayson, Anna Diop as Starfire, Teagan Croft as Raven, Ryan Potter as Beast Boy, Alan Ritchson as Hawk, Minka Kelly as Dove and Lindsey Gort as Amy Rohrbach.

The post DC Universe Announces Launch Date for Titans Live-Action Series appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2MAnLjg

JASON TODD Goes Solo as RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS Goes Through Major Name Change

Gotham's original outsider gets back to form.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LE8RDw

Best Shots Review: WEB OF VENOM - VE'NAM #1 'Opens Up VENOM For More Interesting Stories' (8/10)

Best Shots' Pierce Lydon lines up a review of Marvel's WEB OF VENOM: VE'NAM #1.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ojp2wF

Best Shots Review: LEX LUTHOR/PORKY PIG #1 'Weaves a Compelling Morality Tale' (8/10)

Best Shots team lead weighs in on the latest in DC's series of Looney Tunes crossovers.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NBGW8I

T-800 Is On the Prowl in TERMINATOR: SECTOR WAR #2 Preview

Check out a preview of interior pages from Dark Horse's TERMINATOR: SECTOR WAR #2.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MDa2Z5

The Full SCI-FI, FANTASY & GENRE Movie Release Schedule

The ever-growing and evolving panoply of sci-fi, fantasy and genre movies.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2rRbQjL

ALEC BALDWIN Bows Out as BATMAN's Dad in JOKER Film

ALEC BALDWIN has exited the role of THOMAS WAYNE.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wvRW09

IDW PUBLISHING November 2018 Solicitations

SPIDER-MAN, TRANSFORMERS, STAR WARS, STAR TREK, TMNT, G.I. JOE, and more.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wqblAx

BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Remastered Opening Credits

Check out the remastered opening credits for the BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Blu-ray set.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2okdhpJ

When Plastic Man Attended the 1984 Democratic National Convention

From Batman and Robin doing an homage to the Beatles to the Legion of Super-Heroes paying tribute to famed Superman artist Curt Swan, DC Comics has a strange history of their characters interacting with the real world. The one that really takes the cake, though, was when Plastic Man attended the 1984 Democratic National Convention.

Unearthed by The Star Wars Show writer and producer Scott Bromley and posted to his Twitter account, the video shows actor Mark Taylor dressed up as the character, checking on security for the convention and keeping an eye out for any supervillains that may attack. When everything seems alright, Plastic Man tells viewers that he’s off to Dallas to check on the other convention. Taylor played the Pliable Paladin in the live-action bumpers for The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, which aired on ABC from 1979 until 1981.

Remember when the guy who played the live-action Plastic Man during the bumpers for The Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Hour cartoon thought 3-8 year olds would LOVE political bits at the DNC in 1980? https://t.co/N6nzJ6Szkp

— Scott Bromley (@Scott_Bromley) August 29, 2018

So, how did Plastic Man of all characters get chosen to be the superhero representative of the convention instead of a bigger name character like Batman or Wonder Woman? Taylor explain how the strange piece of media came to be in a 2011 interview with author Mac Tyler Nobleman for his blog, Noblemania.

According to Taylor, Plastic Man visiting the DNC was part of an attempt to revive the living newspaper theatrical movement from the 1930s. The project saw stage actors come together to deliver the news of the day as if they were on the radio. With the help of his friend Jeff Watchel (who is now the president of NBCUniversal International Studios), Taylor and a cameraman set their sights on the DNC.

“[Watchel] applied for the credentials again and got them,” said Taylor. “I had the character and outfit and he had the camera so [we said] let’s just do this ambush on the DNC and see if we can make something fun. I think Steve Whiting got the equipment. We had only two media credentials at a time so we had to swap off. Jeff lugged around 70 pounds of equipment and he’s not a big guy. Created this guerrilla piece mostly for the fun of it.”

So, while this was nothing more than lighthearted fun, it was still one of the oddest examples of a DC character interacting with the real world. But then again, this is Plastic Man, and silliness is his specialty.

The post When Plastic Man Attended the 1984 Democratic National Convention appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2MBn7C9

WESLEY SNIPES In Talks For New MARVEL Projects

Including the return of BLADE?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LxrvwJ

ONI Dreams Up DREAM DADDY Surprise Comic Debuting This Week

DDADDS Universe joins the ONI PRESS universe.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wrCwLd

Colonial India is Overrun by Vampires in THESE SAVAGE SHORES #1 Preview

Check out a preview of Vault Comics' THESE SAVAGE SHORES #1.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Nuz215

TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE Re-Release Has The Touch, The Power, and 300+ More Theaters

Bah weep gragnah weep nini bong.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wocw3u

AMIGO COMICS November 2018 Solicitations

ROGUES, GHOSTWOLF, THE BLACKENING, more.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2olc6WY

GREG NICOTERO Designing Live-Action SPAWN (After Working on Original 1997 Movie)

Working with Todd McFarlane.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wvC1ip

SHATTERSTAR Gets a New 'Space Cowboy' Look Ahead of Solo Series

Tim Seeley and C.F. Villa have some big plans.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2C0yf6S

HARLEY Conquers LORD DEATH MAN in HARLEY QUINN #49 Preview

Wait... did she?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MABg2u

VENOM Is One of FANDANGO's Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies

Sony's VENOM is one of Fandango's most anticipated movies coming up this year.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2BZkTaS

AMAZING FANTASY #15 & More Part of DIAMOND 'Premiere' Auction

With bids starting at $1.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2oi2BrE

Meet the WHISPERERS in THE WALKING DEAD Season 9 Trailer

Check out a trailer for THE WALKING DEAD season 9.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2okRKNy

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY November 2018 Solicitations

PINK PANTHER, ZORRO, and more.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wuobgs

CASSIE LANG Suits Up in ANT-MAN & THE WASP Concept Art

CASSIE LANG gets her own shrinking suit in this concept art from ANT-MAN AND THE WASP.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LD2f8q

ARCANA STUDIO November 2018 Solicitations

EDGAR DELGADO's VALIANTS and ULTRADUCK.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PLdcb8

FLASH Movie Still Happening, But Filming On Hold Until 2019 (At Least) Says IRIS WEST Actor

Flash fact.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2BTfzWx

What Comes After POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID? Writers & Editors Answer

The writers of BOOM!'s POWER RANGERS comic books talk about what comes after this summer's big event.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2oidObL

Tuesday 28 August 2018

Hail To The King: JACK KIRBY's 10 Greatest Creations

Here are some of the best reasons why JACK KIRBY is called "The King of Comics."

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LowYpT

DWAYNE JOHNSON's BLACK ADAM 'Definitely Happening,' Has a Script

The producer of BLACK ADAM offers an update on the film's progress.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ok5YhY

WILE E. COYOTE To Fight His Real Enemy - ACME - In New Movie - Report

The third LOONEY TUNES film dawns.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PayQEy

Best Shots Advance Review: HOUSE AMOK #1

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LyaH8M

Full First Issue FREE: BIll Mantlo & Butch Guice's SWORD OF THE SWASHBUCKLERS

Check out the entire first issue of Dynamite's SWORD OF THE SWASHBUCKLER right here.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Nto8bS

Power Pack co-creator JUNE BRIGMAN Returns for Cat Space Epic CAPTAIN GINGER

A cosmic catastrophe.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2oiKoKs

Jack Kirby’s Grandson Celebrates the King’s 101st Birthday

August 28 marks what would have been comic book legend Jack Kirby‘s 101st birthday. To honor Kirby’s birthday, his grandson, Jeremy, posted a short tribute on Twitter dedicated to his late grandfather.

“My grandfather Jack Kirby would have been 101 years young,” said Jeremy Kirby. “It is amazing to see that his creations and co-creations keep inspiring readers to create, follow their dreams and be better people. There is a super hero in all of us and my grandfather was certainly mine.”

My grandfather #jackkirby would have been 101 years young. It is amazing to see that his creations and co-creations keep inspiring readers to create, follow their dreams and be better people. There is a super hero in all of us and my grandfather was certainly mine. #kirby101 pic.twitter.com/olraE54jkn

— Jeremy Kirby (@jackkirbycomics) August 28, 2018

Very few figures in the comic book industry can claim to be as influential as Jack Kirby. He is best known for his tenure with Marvel Comics, during which he, alongside Stan Lee, co-created such seminal and iconic characters as the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Captain America, Peggy Carter, Red Skull, Thor, Hulk, Nick Fury, Ant-Man, Wasp, the Inhumans and the X-Men.

Kirby also lent his talents to DC Comics, most notably to create the New Gods, a race of characters that includes the likes of Darkseid, Mister Miracle, Big Barda, Orion, Tigra, Steppenwolf and the Female Furies, as well as such concepts as the Anti-Life Equation and Mother Boxes.

Jack Kirby was born on Aug. 28, 1917 and passed away on Feb. 6, 1994 at the age of 76, leaving behind a monumental legacy.

The post Jack Kirby’s Grandson Celebrates the King’s 101st Birthday appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2BXeWuY

RICTOR Redesigned for His Sometimes-Boyfriend SHATTERSTAR's New Series

"Punk rock roots are back."

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wm2dga

MATT SMITH Joins STAR WARS: EPISODE IX - Report

The former DOCTOR WHO star reportedly joins EPISODE IX.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LycQRP

Full First Issue: KILLER INSTINCT

Read the entire first issue of DYNAMITE's KILLER INSTINCT VOL. 1 right here.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NrL63f

Jeff Lemire On Comicsgate: ‘The Time Is Now to Speak Up’

Writer/artist Jeff Lemire has elaborated on his stance against Comicsgate, a movement whose members generally oppose what they view as the “forced diversification” of mainstream comic books. Their crusade has frequently resulted in the online targeting of female, LGBT and ethnic-minority creators, and those dubbed “social justice warriors,” under the guise of criticism.

Known for a body of work that ranges from Essex County and Sweet Tooth to Old Man Logan and Descender, Lemire joined acclaimed artist Bill Sienkiewicz and others last week in pushing back against Comicsgate following the online harassment of Marsha Cooke, wife of the late cartoonist Darwyn Cooke. “Comicsgate is based on fear, intolerance, bigotry and anger,” Lemire tweeted on Aug. 22. “The comics creators emerging today are too talented, too smart and too loud to be beaten by these weak people. It’s time we all started standing up for one another.”

The Eisner Award winner elaborated Friday in a blog post, in which he urged other comics creators to take a public stand against the targeted harassment campaign.

“I had hoped more creators who, like me, have had the privilege to create comics free of this sort of abuse and scrutiny, because we are white, and we are men, would have joined me in denouncing Comicsgate,” he wrote, in part. “I know many of you feel the way I do. I noticed that many popular and significant creators ‘liked’ my tweet. And that’s great, but it’s not enough. If we can’t use our voices to stand up for the next generation of comics creators, editors and the next wave of voices that will keep our medium alive and vital, then what’s the point of having them?

“The time is now to stand up for female comic book creators,” Lemire continued. “The time is now to stand up for transsexual comic book creators. The time is now to stand up for creators of color and of all sexual orientations, races and religions. If we don’t do that, we don’t deserve to keep making comics ourselves.”

The post Jeff Lemire On Comicsgate: ‘The Time Is Now to Speak Up’ appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2PQ2IHE

ALBATROSS FUNNYBOOKS November 2018 Solicitations

GRUMBLE and HILLBILLY.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Nr9kKT

OLLIE Adapts to Prison Life in ARROW Season 7 Poster

Oliver Queen goes behind bars in the upcoming ARROW season 7.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NndymG

Mutants Assembled in GIFTED Season 2 Premiere Stills

eMergence emerges.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LAHnhM

REBELLION November 2018 Solicitations

JUDGE DREDD, 2000 AD, and more.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LzypBB

Showdown on Planet Earth in SWASHBUCKLERS: THE SAGA CONTINUES #5 Preview

Check out a preview of DYNAMITE's SWASHBUCKLERS: THE SAGA CONTINUES #5.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PFJcNX

Ice, Ice Bobby: ICEMAN Relaunch Brings Mutant Team-Ups, Bigger Villains

Writer Sina Grace breaks the ice on his new ICEMAN series.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MEyJod

AVERY HILL PUBLISHING November 2018 Solicitations

RETROGRADE ORBIT and FOLLOW ME IN.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MYLU2v

Full Issue Preview: JAMES BOND: HAMMERHEAD TPB

Read the entire first chapter of DYNAMITE's JAMES BOND: HAMMERHEAD.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LBbbLz

What REBIRTH Mysteries Remain in the DCU?

Outlining the clues, the speculation, and possible destinations for answers.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ohIjys

Did VIGGO MORTENSEN Pass On a JOKER Role?

From CAPTAIN FANTASTIC to a DC character?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MVmF18

Why Bendis & Oeming's POWERS Returning as OGNs at DC And Not Single Issues

Skipping single issues altogether.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NraRjU

Monday 27 August 2018

Infinity Warps: Arachknight #1, Soldier Supreme #2 Delayed

Two comics associated with Marvel Comics’ Infinity Warps project have officially been delayed. Infinity Wars: Arachknight #1 (of 2) and Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #2 (of 2) were originally slated to be released on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10, respectively. However, both books will now be released on Oct. 24. In spite of this, however, Soldier Supreme #1 is still sticking to its original release date of Sept. 19.

An offshoot of the Infinity Wars saga, the Infinity Warps line of books will feature mashups of famous Marvel heroes. Arachknight will revolve around Spider-Totem (a combination of Spider-Man and Moon Knight), whereas Soldier Supreme will see Captain America infused with the mystical powers of Doctor Strange.

The covers and full solicitation information for Infinity Wars: Arachknight #1 and Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #2 can be found below.

INFINITY WARS: ARACHKNIGHT #1 (of 2)

MAX BEMIS (W) • ALÉ GARZA (A)
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS
CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY ADAM KUBERT
Chosen as the Avatar of the Spider-Totem, Peter Parker is the dark guardian of destiny doing the bidding of the great weaver of fate…
a role that has shattered his mind into multiple personas: a tech genius, a photographer, a teacher…
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

INFINITY WARS: SOLDIER SUPREME #2 (of 2)

GERRY DUGGAN (W) • ADAM KUBERT (A)
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Trapped outside time in the Dark Dimension since the days of World War II, the Soldier Supreme returns, a mage out of time, to find a world unlike any he has ever known!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

The post Infinity Warps: Arachknight #1, Soldier Supreme #2 Delayed appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2MyAoeJ

IRON FIST's TYPHOID MARY Revealed

Here's your first official look at Alice Eve as TYPHOID MARY.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wq6P4d

ALEC BALDWIN Cast as THOMAS WAYNE for JOKER - Report

ALEC BALDWIN has reportedly signed on for a key supporting role in JOKER.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2oeRwHN

Best Shots Review: VENOM #5 'Metal as Hell' (8/10)

"... you can’t help but be impressed with the level of craziness and the level of confidence this creative team has brought in just five issues."

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2whqnIQ

STARMAN Returning in JUSTICE LEAGUE (and JUSTICE SOCIETY?!)

STARMAN is returning - but which one?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2N08rw0

Comedians Doing Comics In Print - COMICS COMICS

The company behind RICK & MORTY branch out into comic books.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ogqnEw

THEY LIVE Meets FREAKS & GEEKS in Image's Stoner Alien Invasion Title BURNOUTS

Pot is a gateway drug… to adventure in the new series.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wli1Qh

LION FORGE November 2018 Solicitations

CATALYST PRIME, ROLLED & TOLD, and more.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NnDeQb

WONDER WOMAN 1984 Adds Indian Film Star

In an undisclosed role.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wwNNJE

2018 IGNATZ AWARDS Nominations

The 2018 jury was comprised of Leila Abdelrazaq, kevin czap, Mita Mahato, Carolyn Nowak, and Taneka Stotts

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MDz76o

Infinity Warps' ARACHKNIGHT #1 and SOLDIER SUPREME #2 Pushed Back

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NqAtxo

TOKYOPOP November 2018 Solicitations

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ZEROS JOURNEY #5 and more.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wkYQpK

THE WALKING DEAD Casts RYAN HURST - Report

Reportedly as BETA of the Whisperers.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PFAaAl

Just Say No to Drugs in BONE PARISH #3 First Look

Check out your first look at interior pages from BOOM! Studios' BONE PARISH #3.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NnbE5B

CHAPTERHOUSE COMICS November 2018 Solicitations

DIE KITTY DIE continues on.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wrd8nX

Hawaii's AMAZING COMIC CON ALOHA! Rescheduled for Febuary 2019 Due to Hurricane

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Mwc8tL

BLACK MASK STUDIOS November 2018 Solicitations

DEVIL WITHIN, SEX DEATH REVOLUTION, and a new series - SNAP FLASH HUSTLE.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2PHmQeM

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Surpasses ANT-MAN's Global Box Office Total

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Has 4th Highest MARVEL Opening Weekend Ever in CHINA

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NnNkR9

CONNER, PALMIOTTI, SAKAI, More Part of Initial COMIC CON REVOLUTION ONTARIO Line-Up

The con returns for a third year to the Los Angeles area.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ol7dxr

Cartoon Conspiracy Uncovered in THE HAPPIEST PLACE

Part SERPICO, part MR. TOAD'S WILD RIDE.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wj4ZTD

DISNEY Streaming Service Has a Name

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY's biggest priority of 2019.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ofvKDW

EXCLUSIVE: Serenity’s Crew Soars Again in Firefly #1 First Look

This fall, Mal and the Serenity crew are returning to action in comic-book-form, and BOOM! Studios has provided a first look at the upcoming Firefly #1, by Greg Pak and Dan McDaid, as well as variant covers by J.G. Jones and Joe Quinones.

“There’s a special kind of magic that makes the best Firefly stories – something that Greg and Dan have perfectly captured in this new series,” BOOM! Studios executive editor Jeanine Schaefer said in a statement. “Fans will see new sides of Mal, Zoe and the crew of Serenity as we explore not only what it means to fight a war…but also what it takes to survive one.”

BOOM! Studios’ Firefly #1 marks the long-awaited return of the crew of the Serenity from the television series Firefly. Firefly, created by Joss Whedon, aired for only one season on Fox from Sept. 20 until Dec. 20 in 2002 but has since gained a massive fan following. A follow-up film, Serenity, was released in 2005.

The upcoming comic series, written by Greg Pak (World War Hulk, Mech Cadet Yu) with art by Dan McDaid (Judge Dredd), will again focus on Mal Reynolds, captain of the Serenity. When a mission goes wrong, Mal finds that his past has caught up with him and a new breed of Alliance terror, the Unificators, are hot on his tail. Whedon serves as a story consultant on the series.

Additionally, fans can also get their hands on the limited edition Firefly Big Damn Heroes Box, which includes:

All 8 of the original, unsigned FIREFLY #1 covers
A BOX SET EXCLUSIVE variant from Tula Lotay (Supreme: Blue Rose)
Firefly Legacy Edition Book One, with a BOX SET EXCLUSIVE variant cover from Rahzzah (Luke Cage)
And a BOX SET EXCLUSIVE Firefly print from Dylan Todd, 50 of which will be signed by Joss Whedon

Firefly #1, by Greg Pak and Dan McDaid, goes on sale Nov. 14 from BOOM! Studios.

The post EXCLUSIVE: Serenity’s Crew Soars Again in Firefly #1 First Look appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2wqAgDb

WALKING DEAD Co-Star Joins IRON FIST as a New MARVEL Vigilante?

DAREDEVIL writer Charles Soule thinks one of his characters might be debuting in IRON FIST's new season.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2wgfVkQ

TOM HARDY Signed On for Three VENOM Movies

Welcome to the 'Venom-verse.'

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Mz3ue0

MARVEL STUDIOS Talking to TAIKA WAITITI About Future Work - Report

But he may be too busy for it.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MVmJ0F

Sunday 26 August 2018

X-Men Scribe Tom Taylor Weighs In On ‘Comicsgate’

Comic book writer Tom Taylor (X-Men: Red, Injustice) is the latest industry figure to take a big stand against the “Comicsgate” gatekeeping movement. Taylor specifically took aim at those who push bigotry under the guise of criticism, tweeting, “I believe comics are for everyone. There is no excuse for harassment. There is no place for homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny in comics criticism.”

I believe comics are for everyone.
There is no excuse for harassment.
There is no place for homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny in comics criticism.

— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) August 26, 2018

Taylor encouraged everyone who shared his views on comics to copy and paste his tweet to their own profile. In addition to the countless fans who took the time to share the tweet, so to did numerous other creators in the comic book industry, including Jason Latour (Spider-Gwen, Southern Bastards), who added, “Nuance, ambiguity, and debate are part of art. You can criticize work without dehumanizing the folks who make it.”

Other notable figures in the comic book world who helped to spread Taylor’s message include Kelly Thompson (West Coast Avengers, Mr. & Mrs. X), Jamal Igle (The Wrong Earth, Iron Fist/Wolverine), Rob Williams (Judge Dredd, Suicide Squad), Sina Grace (Iceman), Jackson Lanzig (Gotham City Garage, Batman & Robin Eternal) and Marvel Comics editor Heather Antos.

Additionally, Taylor’s Twitter feed is flooded with his enthusiastic reblogs of fans, creators and commentators alike who helped him spread his message. He expressed his gratitude in a follow-up tweet, which read, “I see everyone copying and pasting this, and you’re pretty damn awesome. Please keep it going.”

If Taylor’s goal was to send a clear message to the comic book sphere, it’s safe to say he’s been rather successful, as the tweets only continue to pour in.

The post X-Men Scribe Tom Taylor Weighs In On ‘Comicsgate’ appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2P9VNaZ

The Captain Marvel Animated Series That Could’ve Been

In Marvel’s long history, many characters have had planned TV adaptations that never went through due to one reason or another, like Ghost Rider and Night Thrasher. And apparently, the Female Fury herself, Captain Marvel, has joined those ranks, as the character almost had her own animated series.

As revealed by animator Ben Bates, long before he had even heard of the upcoming Captain Marvel movie, he had developed an animatic for a proposed Captain Marvel animated series, which he also wrote and hired voice actors for. However, despite Carol Danvers’ more prominent role in modern times since taking up the Captain Marvel mantle, Marvel turned the series down. Luckily, Bates has uploaded the animatic to his YouTube channel for fans to see his work.

From the looks of the animatic, the show would have been fairly lighthearted, and taken more from Carol’s early days as the original Ms. Marvel, as no one knows she and Captain Marvel are one and the same. The series would have also showcased an anime style, as depicted through the character designs, action, and Carol’s transformation sequence. And based on her appearance in the animatic, it seems Spider-Woman would have been a recurring character in the series, and viewers do get hints of the larger Marvel Universe with image cameos from Turbo, Big Bertha, and Ultragirl.

Hollywood is a strange and fickle place where some properties have better luck getting adaptations than others. But if next year’s Captain Marvel movie does well, Marvel could revive the project to capitalize on the film’s success — you never know. After all, Daredevil had two wait three decades before he finally got a TV series, and if Matt Murdock can get a TV show, so can Carol Danvers. Luckily for fans, Carol will play a role in the upcoming Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors franchise, so that may whet their appetites for the time being.

The post The Captain Marvel Animated Series That Could’ve Been appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2LuuHZM

Friday 24 August 2018

InkyPen Comics Subscription App Heads to Nintendo Switch in November

InkyPen, a new comic book subscription service, will be available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop come November, making it the marketplace’s first international non-game item.

This all-you-can-read program will launch simultaneously in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Russia, Africa and Australia for the price of $7.99 / €7.99 (or local equivalent.) This fee will grant users access to the entire InkyPen catalog, which includes over 10,000 titles from such publishers as IDW, Dynamite, Valiant, Les Humanoïdes Associés and Andrews McMeel.

The official InkyPen fact sheet details some of the features readers can expect from the service:

All your comics, anywhere you go on Nintendo Switch.
Read on Nintendo Switch in handheld mode or in TV mode.
Comics, French BD, Manga: international products for international viewers.
All you can read, subscription based, no need to buy individual issues.
Over 10,000 comic books for every style and taste.
An intuitive touch interface allows you to read and browse with ease.

InkyPen will also feature a mascot named Inky, who will act as the service’s newscaster, providing readers with information related to new releases, InkyPen-related announcements and special events. Inky has already made a few appearances on the official InkyPen Twitter page to help keep potential users informed as the service heads towards launch.

“We have no intention of selling content piecemeal, there are other places for that,” said InkyPen CEO Ronan Huggard. “We’re bringing an all-you-can-read model to the international community.”

Huggard went on to explain his own personal reasons for founding InkyPen.

“I could never afford to truly explore comics growing up, or even at university. Not because I didn’t have enough money, but because they were just too expensive for a student to justify buying,” said Huggard. “InkyPen solves this.”

InkyPen will launch on the Nintendo eShop sometime in November. An official release date has not yet been set.

The post InkyPen Comics Subscription App Heads to Nintendo Switch in November appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2wobcge

Serena Williams’ Black Panther-Inspired Catsuit Banned at French Open

Black Panther fans who enjoyed Serena Williams’ catsuit at this year’s French Open won’t have the chance to do so next year as the tennis tournament has placed a ban on the outfit.

The tournament has officially confirmed it will be introducing a stricter dress code for 2019, hinting that Williams’ skintight, all-black athletic wear wasn’t up to standard.

Williams previously stated that the suit, which she said helps to reduce blood clots, made her feel like a “superhero” and the “Queen of Wakanda” at Roland-Garros.

“It will no longer be accepted,” said French Tennis Federation President Bernard Giudicelli to Tennis magazine. “I believe we have sometimes gone too far. You have to respect the game and the place.” Giudicelli didn’t provide details on the new rules and regulations, but made it clear they weren’t as strict as Wimbledon, which requires players to wear all-white outfits.

The 36 year-old Grand Slam champion made her return to elite tournament action at the French Open last May following the birth of her daughter the previous September. She wore the catsuit throughout the first three rounds before pulling out of this year’s edition due to injury.

(via BBC)

The post Serena Williams’ Black Panther-Inspired Catsuit Banned at French Open appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2PD6R1s

What is NIGHTWING's 'Devastating Injury?' Looking at the Clues

Nightwing's life is going to change - but how?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2P1o0Rq

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Delayed Indefinitely - Report

Marvel has reportedly pushed back the production of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 indefinitely.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2BKB6AJ

Jeff Lemire and Bill Sienkiewicz Denounce ‘Comicsgate’

Following a controversy involving Marsha Cooke, the widow of the late comic book legend, Darwyn Cooke, both Jeff Lemire and Bill Sienkiewicz separately posted denunciations of the ‘Comicsgate’ movement.

In a recent video interview on YouTube, comic book creator Billy Tucci casually referenced the late Darywn Cooke. This led to a fan to post an old interview of Darwyn Cooke and claim that Cooke would have supported the ‘Comicsgate’ movement, which generally argues against what they feel is “forced diversification” of comic books. This has often led to harassment of minority creators and LGBTQ creators by a number of the supporters of Comicsgate. Marsha Cooke then reactivated her Twitter account to say that her husband was not a supporter of Comicsgate.

We don’t deserve Marsha Cooke ❤️ pic.twitter.com/bMq2SGUJtq

— rosie knight @ home ✨ (@RosieMarx) August 21, 2018

Cooke stated, “Hi guys, this is Darwyn’s wife and I can guarantee he thought you comics gate idiots were a bunch of crybaby losers ruining comics. because you are.”

Cooke’s response quickly drew a number of harassing responses from Comicsgate supporters.

Can't hear you, too busy weaponizing my Twitter account. pic.twitter.com/SiXxq4iier

— Nicest Girl Evr (@Nicest_Girl_Evr) August 22, 2018

We can all report this right? pic.twitter.com/e4Fc8jL5Wr

— Nicest Girl Evr (@Nicest_Girl_Evr) August 23, 2018

I think I'm finished on this topic but @EthanVanSciver this is the kind of friend you have. pic.twitter.com/IgI8WuyEvA

— Nicest Girl Evr (@Nicest_Girl_Evr) August 23, 2018

Star comic book writer Jeff Lemire then chimed in on his view of Comicsgate, posting on Twitter:

Comicsgate is based on fear, intolerance, bigotry and anger. The comics creators emerging today are too talented, too smart and too loud to be beaten by these weak people. It’s time we all started standing up for one another.

— Jeff Lemire (@JeffLemire) August 23, 2018

“Comicsgate is based on fear, intolerance, bigotry and anger. The comics creators emerging today are too talented, too smart and too loud to be beaten by these weak people. It’s time we all started standing up for one another.”

Star comic book artist Bill Sienkiewicz then joined in on his Facebook account:

What you’re each promoting individually is not some divine creative dispensation; it’s just you being an asshole. Collectively, you’re a gaggle, a clan,(-potentially with a k unsubtle as that shot may be)- a veritable bag’s worth of douches. Whatever the name you give for your assembly, you’re not the Avengers. You’re still just a bunch of assholes.

Comics isn’t a boys club. It’s not “NO (insert ethnic group, gender, religion, sexual preference here) ALLOWED.” It’s a club , a meeting place a forum for creators. Of all stripes. Like a real life Legion of Super Heroes, or a Justice League. Only with pen and ink paper and Cintiqs and laptops and…

Stop being the creepy racist misogynist uncles showing up at reunions and pissing in the punchbowl to disprove your beta standing. Stop being the weird cousins the entire world points to as the definition of every “comic book nerd” stereotype. Or do it far away from us. Stop being whiny misunderstood victims bitching bout favoritism, intolerance, and sexism. You’re slinging inky-black aspersions, obliviously crying racism in your Wite-Out™. You’re damned right some corrections need to be made; starting with the guys in the mirror first.

A large number of other comic book creators have voiced their support for Cooke, as well as to voice their agreement with Lemire and Sienkiewicz’s statements.

Writer/artist Phil Hester perhaps summed it up best by his Tweet, “I can’t grasp how someone could love the Marvel universe– one full of heroes who are in one way or another outcasts, but who still choose to fight for the world explicitly rejecting them– and come away with even a drop of intolerance in their soul.”

The post Jeff Lemire and Bill Sienkiewicz Denounce ‘Comicsgate’ appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2o5rd6K

Marvel Announces Defenders: The Best Defense Creative Team Lineup

Following up on the release of four teaser images featuring the Hulk, Namor, Silver Surfer and Doctor Strange, Marvel announced the Friday afternoon the creative teams for a series of Defenders: The Best Defense one-shots.

Chip Zdarsky (Marvel 2-In-One), Gerry Duggan (Deadpool), Jason Latour (Spider-Gwen), Simone Di Meo (Old Man Logan Annual), Carlos Magno (Thunderbolts), Greg Smallwood (Moon Knight), Al Ewing (The Immortal Hulk) and Joe Bennett (The Immortal Hulk) will weave five individual stories that will culminate in The Defenders: The Best Defense.

Immortal Hulk: The Best Defense will be written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Simone Di Meo; Namor: The Best Defense will be written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Carlos Magno; Doctor Strange: The Best Defense will have the creative team of writer Gerry Duggan and artist Greg Smallwood; Silver Surfer: The Best Defense will be written and illustrated by Jason Latour; and The Defenders: The Best Defense reunites The Immortal Hulk creative team of Ewing and artist Joe Bennet.

Marvel recently relaunched The Defenders as a street-level team of Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, following the Netflix series of the same name.

The publisher has dropped clues that a revival of the original Defenders is in the works. In Marvel’s October 2018 solicitations, Avengers #9 and The Immortal Hulk #7 see Earth’s Mightiest Heroes clash with a founding Defender. Avengers #9 takes the team to Atlantis to stop a civil war, with the issues debuting a new costume for the Sub Mariner, while The Immortal Hulk #7 has the Avengers looking to apprehend Bruce Banner’s new immortal alter-ego.

The Defenders: The Best Defense five-issue stories will be released in December.

The post Marvel Announces Defenders: The Best Defense Creative Team Lineup appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2BGzFD6

CHIP ZDARSKY's Variant Cover To His Own Last Issue of PETER PARKER

So long, Spider-Man.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2MxNh90

INKYPEN Bringing Comics to NINTENDO SWITCH

With titles from IDW, Dynamite, Valiant, Humanoids, and more

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2ofetuJ

Marvel’s Original DEFENDERS Revival Isn’t an Ongoing ... Yet

Instead they'll get a series of one-shots focusing on each member.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2LnQZfS

LYDIA Cast for THE WALKING DEAD Season 9 - Report

Actress Cassady McClincy has reportedly been cast as LYDIA for THE WALKING DEAD season 9.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2w8z5cq

DEFENDERS Revival: And DOCTOR STRANGE Completes the Set

They got the band is back together.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2w5AdgP

STAR WARS: EPISODE IX Adds LORD OF THE RINGS Actor

DOMINIC MONAGHAN has joined the cast of STAR WARS: EPISODE IX.

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2NfKiOL

Marvel Studios and the Unusual Sound of Silence

Does Marvel's lack of promotion for CAPTAIN MARVEL portend a bigger picture for the studio?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2Nf0W10

Marvel Delays Tony Stark: Iron Man #4-6

Something seems to be going on at Marvel Comics, as the fourth, fifth, and sixth issues of the current Iron Man series, Tony Stark: Iron Man, have been given new release dates. Issue #7 may soon follow, but Marvel has yet to reveal the reason for the delays.

As reported by Newsarama, Issues #4 and #5 of the series will be rescheduled for Oct. 3 and Oct. 17, and Issue #6 will hit stands on Nov. 21, meaning there will be no issues of the title in September. This schedule change could also affect the release of Issue #7, as that was also slated for release on Nov. 21. The seventh issue may be given a new release date to avoid overlapping with Issue #6.

As of right now, neither Marvel or the current writer of the series, Dan Slott, have explained the reason for the delays. Production problems could be one cause, or Marvel may have something big planned for those dates that could have temporarily delayed the issues, but for now there seems to be no clear answer.

Helmed by Slott, Tony Stark: Iron Man follows the Armored Avenger’s latest exploits after emerging from a coma he was placed in at the end of Civil War II.

The post Marvel Delays Tony Stark: Iron Man #4-6 appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2LpsKxR

EXCLUSIVE: Kick-Ass Variants Go Grindhouse With Allred, Jock, Grampa & More

Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr.’s Kick-Ass started out as a blood-soaked answer to the question “What if superheroes were real?” Now, the franchise’s next saga will carry its own bloody style forward: a series of Grindhouse variant covers.

Millar and his incoming creative team of Steve Niles and Marceo Frusin shared an exclusive first look with CBR of the series of variants for upcoming issues – all of them prepped by star artists and inspired by the Grindhouse cinema style of the ’70s. The covers include contributions by Rafael Grampa, Jock, David Mack, Christian Ward, Mike Allred and Declan Shalvey. Co-creator John Romita, Jr. is anticipated to provide the final Grindhouse variant.

First up are a pair of variants for next month’s issue #7, the first part of Niles and Frusin’s arc continuing Patience Lee’s story. There’s a contribution by Jock:

As well as a movie poster mock-up from Grampa:

With October’s issue #8, Mack comes in with some blood spatter:

While Kick-Ass #9 will welcome Christian Ward for his first ever Millarworld contribution:

The end of the year will see the team of Declan Shalvey and Jordie Bellaire cover issue #10:

And finally, Mike and Laura Allred have prepped a Kick-Ass cover for #11:

The post EXCLUSIVE: Kick-Ass Variants Go Grindhouse With Allred, Jock, Grampa & More appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2oeYPiZ

SILVER SURFER Joins Original DEFENDERS Teasers

Is it all leading to a new title?

from newsarama.com https://ift.tt/2o99fk8

Marvel Teases New Defenders Series with Original Roster

A slew of teaser images from Marvel Comics hints at a relaunch of Defenders starring the original roster of Hulk, Namor, Silver Surfer and Doctor Strange.

The Ron Garney and Richard Isanove images feature each individual Defender with the tagline, “The Best Defense” and the date December 2018, which is when a new series is likely to begin.

Marvel recently relaunched The Defenders as a street-level team of Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, following the Netflix series of the same name.

Updating…..

The post Marvel Teases New Defenders Series with Original Roster appeared first on CBR.

from News – CBR https://ift.tt/2BLLMz2