Fantagraphics to publish Chuck Forsman
One of the most watched cartoonists to graduate from CCS, Chuck Forsman's work has been mostly available only in small mini-comics editions. But that's changing, as Fantagraphics will reissue THE END OF THE FUCKING WORLD in book form and then publish a NEW graphic novel, CELEBRATED SUMMER, in 2013. Exciting!
Let’s All Gawp at Cyclops in a Thong
If you click the link, you will get to see Cyclops wearing a thong.
The Internet Attempts to Comprehend Catwoman's Newest Look
The cover for September's issue of Catwoman is.....
And Lastly, Voodoo and Resurrection Man are Cancelled Too
DC's September solicitations confirm the demise of Resurrection Man, decommissioning of Captain Atom, disbanding of Justice League International and leaves Voodoo VooDONE
Next DC Cancellation Announced: Exit Captain Atom
There's some debate, at least in the comment sections, on whether or not DC is going to cut 4 books after announcing 4 new ones and keep their line at "The New 52." It looks like there will be at least 2 cuts. Captain Atom has joined Justice League International in the comic book afterlife.
Valiant Launch Part II: Reviewing Harbinger #1
Last month, Valiant had a pretty successful start, with X-O Manowar selling out 45K copies and going into a 2nd printing. This week, the second Valiant title dropped, in the form of Harbingers #1. Let's have a look at it.
DC Candidates For Cancellation (i.e. Trimming to 52)
Dan DiDio has frequently said that he wants to keep shaking up the "New 52." Cancel books that aren't working/selling. Add new ones. Keep the number of "New 52" titles at 52. If Dan hasn't changed his mind on that, announcing four new titles means four current titles have to go. We already know about Justice League International going away? Which books might be going away?
Amethyst is back — and the rest of the new DC lineups
Old and new creators and reboots. That's what the "Next Four" of the DCU will present. Here's the creative lineup:
DC Announce Four New Titles; Confirm Zero Issues in September
Four titles will end, and four will begin! What will they be? And what's a Zero Issue, anyway
Book Expo America 2012: MY Three-Day Vacation in Bookland
Book Expo America 2012 just concluded here in New York, and once again it's been an interesting trade show. Some stuff was normal, some was new, and overall, I felt it was a good show. My thoughts and discoveries follow.
Archie CEO battle ends…but will there be a sequel
As reported by the AP yesterday, the ugly legal battle between Archie Comics's two co-ceo's has ended with a sealed settlement. As you'll recall, Jon Goldwater and Nancy Silberkleit had been engaged in a weird battle that involved restraining orders, enforcers and penises. But...it's all legally mandated smiles now after a mediator got the two to work things out:
Reviewing Earth 2 #2 — AKA The Gay Green Lantern Issue
The promised emergence of a Gay Green Lantern in the second issue of Earth 2 has been the big news for a couple weeks, except there's not actually a Green Lantern in this issue. Oh, hype machine, you were just a hair off-target. If you plan on reading the issue and haven't, spoiler space follows....
