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The Marvel Rundown: ROXXON PRESENTS: THOR #1 is a Radical Revamp
A totally tubular review of Roxxon Presents: Thor #1, along with bodacious blurbs on Giant-Size Hulk #1 and Spectacular Spider-Men #2
DC Comics unveils ABSOLUTE POWER details and tie-ins
The arrival of the ABSOLUTE POWER event will also herald DC's return to Wednesday new releases.
Kickstarter
Exclusive Preview: M.K. Perker constructs an underwater fantasy in ESSENTIALS
The Lab Press has launched its debut sci-fi graphic novel, Essentials, on Kickstarter. Here's a sneak peek at one of its realities.
Graphic Novel Review: PHENOMENA BOOK 2 – MATILDE’S QUEST is an intricate stunner
In Phenomena Book 2 - Matilde's Quest, Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a stunner for true comics sickos.
SKYBOUND seeks to crowdfund a AAA game that lets users be a part of the company
Skybound Entertainment has announced a crowdfunding campaign in order...
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Marvel
SPIDER-MAN: REIGN II miniseries tease Miles Morales and a new Black Cat
The most notorious Spider-Man story ever told gets its long-awaited sequel!
Top Comics to Buy
Top Comics to Buy for April 17, 2024: Some great, complex books
This week's top comics to buy for April 17 features Beyond Real, Golgotha Motor Mountain, Helen of Wyndhorn, and more...
Marvel
Shalla-Bal: From Silver Surfer comics to Silver Screen
Julia Garner's casting in the Fantastic Four asks "Who is Shalla-Bal?" The Beat has your answers.
Marvel
DAREDEVIL: WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR sees Elektra return as Daredevil
Officially announced by Marvel Comics yesterday, the Hallows' Eve duo of Erica Schultz and Michael Dowling will be working together again to tackle Daredevil:...
Dark Horse
Exclusive: Robinson & Kolins team up for ‘PATRA at Dark Horse
James Robinson and Scott Kolins will launch four-part limited horror series 'PATRA this summer at Dark Horse.
DC
Tynion IV & Martínez Bueno’s THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE returns, changes bodies of water
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA will expand the world of the Eisner-winning THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE.
Cartoons
Gabriel Summers makes his debut in X-MEN ’97 clip
Plus the return of Deathbird and the Imperial Guard!
Business News
ComicsPRO releases results of Comics Retailer Survey
In 2023, both periodical and graphic novel sales declined in a majority of comics shops surveyed by ComicsPRO
WEBTOON Originals contract draws criticism from creators
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A Reddit post claiming that WEBTOON's Original contract is unethical has opened a flood of controversy about the platform
New Oni Press hires, promotion: Crary, Dryer, Sainz
Oni has hired a new marketing person, a new editor, and promoted a longtime employee to director
Comings and goings: Dunbier leaves IDW, Abernathy at Skybound and more
Scott Dunbier leaves IDW; Ben Abernathy joins Skybound, along with two others, and more personnel moves around comics
Jim Viscardi ankles comicbook.com to head Biz Dev at Image Comics
Jim Viscardi is joining Image Comics as VP of Business Development, after nine years heading up ComicBook.Com
Iger holds off Peltz and Perlmutter in shareholders vote
Bob Iger is breathing a sigh of relief after a board slate led by activist investor Nelson Peltz was defeated at the annual shareholders meeting.
Reviews
The Marvel Rundown: ROXXON PRESENTS: THOR #1 is a Radical Revamp
A totally tubular review of Roxxon Presents: Thor #1, along with bodacious blurbs on Giant-Size Hulk #1 and Spectacular Spider-Men #2
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Graphic Novel Review: PHENOMENA BOOK 2 – MATILDE’S QUEST is an intricate stunner
In Phenomena Book 2 - Matilde's Quest, Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a stunner for true comics sickos.
Wednesday Comics Reviews: A look at 7174 AD #1
This week's main feature for Wednesday Comics Reviews is 7174 AD #1, the new book from creators TP Louise and Ashley Wood.
DC Round-Up: Journey to the fifth dimension in WORLD’S FINEST #26
This week's main review is Batman/Superman - World's Finest #26, with blurb reviews of Batman: Off-World, Superman, and more!
Top Comics to Buy for April 17, 2024: Some great, complex books
This week's top comics to buy for April 17 features Beyond Real, Golgotha Motor Mountain, Helen of Wyndhorn, and more...
Classic Comic Compendium: THE ETERNAUT 1969, you’ve seen Juan Salvo before
The Eternaut 1969 is a reboot of the original by Oesterheld and Alberto Breccia, as translated here by Erica Mena.
Graphic Novel Review: RUTH ASAWA – AN ARTIST TAKES SHAPE tells the beginning of Asawa’s story
The new graphic novel Ruth Asawa - An Artist Takes Shape is a great first step toward getting to know Asawa and her work.
Manga Review: STEEL OF THE CELESTIAL SHADOWS serves samurai weirdness
Steel of the Celestial Shadows is an intriguing manga centered on a samurai who literally cannot hold a blade
DC Round-Up: The House of Brainiac is unleashed in ACTION COMICS #1064
The last year and change of plotlines converge in this kickoff to the Superman event of the summer (well... more like Spring?)
Entertainment
Marvel Strike Force introduces Spider-Society…PLUS my Dark Dimension 6 Diary
The Spider-Society has joined Marvel Strike Force, offering some fun characters and gameplay...but Dark Dimension 6 was not fun.
SKYBOUND seeks to crowdfund a AAA game that lets users be a part of the company
Skybound Entertainment has announced a crowdfunding campaign in order...
Shalla-Bal: From Silver Surfer comics to Silver Screen
Julia Garner's casting in the Fantastic Four asks "Who is Shalla-Bal?" The Beat has your answers.
Interview: Wandering Planet Toys founders discuss THE PRISONER Wave No2 retro action figure line
The independent toy company launches its third successful crowdfunding campaign!
Gabriel Summers makes his debut in X-MEN ’97 clip
Plus the return of Deathbird and the Imperial Guard!
Wandering Planet Toys returns to the Village with THE PRISONER retro action figures Wave 2 Kickstarter campaign
Crowdfunding campaign for new wave of officially licensed action figures based on the cult classic TV now live!
Manga and Anime News
Interview: Acky Bright, illustrator of WcDonald’s THE MANGA
We get an opportunity to interview Acky Bright, the Illustrator behind WcDonald's THE MANGA, its creation, designs, and more!
Manga Review: STEEL OF THE CELESTIAL SHADOWS serves samurai weirdness
Steel of the Celestial Shadows is an intriguing manga centered on a samurai who literally cannot hold a blade
Exclusive Preview: An action-packed look at THE MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER WORLD OF GHOSTS VOL. 2
Saturday AM's The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts (MMWOG) returns soon and the stakes are higher than ever.
THE AWL manhwa aims to overthrow corporations in July debut from Ablaze
Workers fight for better working conditions and to be recognized as humans in this powerful and visceral manhwa, debuting in May.
Manga industry faces hard questions as Eiichiro Oda takes break
Eiichiro Oda is taking some time off from making One Piece, as questions about the grueling schedules of even the greatest mangaka are questioned once again
Manga Review: I Want A Gal Gamer To Praise Me hits most of the right buttons
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Don't we all need a little praise?