Marvel’s 2012 Graphic Novel Sales Reveal Surprising Trends
Yes, much like the annual tradition of looking at last year's sales lists, it's time for another annual tradition: scratching your head and wondering...
Marvel Release Some Fancier One-Word Teasers
Stepping up from the one-word teasers we've grown to love and cherish over the past year or so, this week Marvel have started tarting up...
Guillermo del Toro working on a “Dark Universe” movie for DC characters
Something from the WB/DC movie corral that sounds very intriguing: Guillermo del Toro is heading up a "Dark Universe" film which would unite characters...
Marvel’s Next Big Thing: Fearless Defenders with Cullen Bunn and Will Sliney
Marvel's Next Big Thing is.... Fearless Defenders! Which launches in February from Cullen Bunn and Will Sliney. We've already given you a look at...
Phil Noto joins Thunderbolts, and The Punisher gets Romantic
Marvel have released a full teaser image - brings you back to those heady days before one-word teasers, sweet memories - for Daniel Way's...
Brian Wood and Oliver Coipel on new X-Men series in April?
It seems so! Marvel have released another one of their one-word teasers today, although this one is less of a word and more of...
Corsetto and Sterling craft original Adventure Time graphic novel
Adventure Time comics have been a huge hit for Boom Studios, with variant covers by a who's who of indie ad animation stars as eagerly sought after as the latest Alex Roos variant. And the franchise has shown enough legs to warrant a stand alone original graphic novel by Danielle Corsetto and Zack Sterling. The cover is by Stephanie Gonzaga.
New ASTRONAUT ACADEMY: REENTRY serialized online
Dave Roman's Astronaut Academy is coming back in a second graphic novel this year, called Astronaut Academy, and First Second is running it as a webcomic prior to the book release.
A fast paced manga-inspired comedy about the adventures and romances at a school for young space-farers, ASTRONAUT ACAEDMY stars a student named Hakata Soy. The story line involves some sinister romance:
Marvel Now: Everything is Annotated
One of the more interesting aspects of Marvel's relaunch is how involved some of the creators have been in discussing their craft with fans....
Your Friday Francavilla: SUPER NOIR
A PR piece for the upcoming Black Beetle series by our beloved Francesco Francavilla.
Friday Francavilla needs to be a regular feature here.
The Beat Reviews for 02/01/13: Featuring Illicit Benedict Cumberbatch Pictures!
2013 rolls in like a Swiss person being pushed down a hill, which means it's time for some more reviews! And some photos of...
Today’s (Partial) Smallville Settlement and the Kardashians
Given the lively discussion of what folks don't want to see on The Beat, I couldn't resist noting that an attorney representing Smallville co-creators...























