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Over the past 20 years, comic writer Dan Slot has had a very prolific career with Marvel, most notably the prominent run that has written the publisher’s mark character Spider-Man. He’s no longer exclusive to Marvel, so Slot returned to DC Comics earlier this year, writing an iconic superhero dressed in yet another major colour outfit, and unveiling a brand new Superman Unlimited ongoing series. At San Diego Comic-Con, I had the opportunity to sit with the slot and discuss everything, including his thoughts on the new film, the introduction of a new superpower for The Man of Steel, and…
Following the fall of Miss Truthdale and Hyperborea in the hit 2023 series, legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignora and artist Jesse Ronergan (Best of the Man) are working together again in the next chapter of the saga. This fourth-issue miniseries written by Mignola features art and colours by Ronergan and letters by Clem Robbins, but also features main and variant covers by Ronergan. “Since putting together the BPRD series, I’ve become more and more interested in exploring the origins of Hellboy’s universe,” said Mignora. “I don’t dream of telling the rise of humans without Jesse Ronergan’s incredible storytelling ability. The…
Earlier this year, 10 Speed published a non-fiction graphic novel, “The Short History of a Long War: The Battle against Russian Rule in Ukraine.” Today, this beat can reveal the unforgettable American version of the book by Ukrainian artists Ilia Vus and Ivan Kipivida. The long short history of the war was written by Ukrainian scholar, activist and award-winning journalist Mariam Nayem. In addition to examining the 2014 Russian-Crane war that led to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, this is just a recent demonstration of Russian Ukraine’s oppression – Nayem examines how Russia and the Soviet government were exposed…
Avengers of Truth Trap! Author: Chip KiddArtist: Michael ChoPublisher: Abrams ComicartsPublication date: August 2025 Was there a time in recent memories that caused superheroes to evoke more real hope and inspiration than this summer? The audience responded fiercely to the optimism and pleas of a better world, both in Superman and Fantastic Four. It is based on two of the most influential comics in the history of the genre. A few years after people were the most imaginative ideas for this genre, being superheroes using the power of Gory Debauchery, superheroes are once again inspiring… Hope? Two of the most…
Digital Comics Reading Platform GlobalComix has announced a major upgrade to PanelfLow™ technology. It introduces a suite of intuitive, AI-assisted tools aimed at enhancing storytelling, while firmly prioritizing the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Overhaul introduces smarter object detection, SAM assist integration and creator-first design, marking what the company calls a “transformative” leap for digital comics. Don’t know what all of this means? Continue reading. New Panelflow™ is a redesigned framework of AI-assisted framework that helps creators frame Comic panels more easily, leading readers to the story and frame readers more easily without relying on generative AI or training them…
Fantagraphics has released a new book by influential (and controversial) cartoonist Robert Crumb and Tales of Paranoia, scheduled for November. The book is the first of 81 years old since Mystic Funnies #3 in 2002, and consists of 12 short comics, “Mixing Memoirs, Controversy, Neurology, and Conspiracy,” including the late finale of the 1993 series Dirty Laundry. The story of Paranoia cover art by Robert Crumb The single-handed cartoonist who returned in 1967 at the age of 81 and invented an alternative comic form for first-person anthology on his own, still infuriated with the world and himself, still portraying like…
Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, The Beat is able to reveal that publishers will release a print version of Dan Schkade’s hit webtoon series Lavender Jack next year. Written, drawn and drawn by Schkade, with Jen Manly Lee’s colours and logo designs by Dylan Todd, Lavender Jack is the story of a retro vigilante group that took place in 2026, running from 2018 to 2022. Lavender Jack Vol. 1. Cover art by Dan Shukade and Jen Manly Lee The Gallery town is a place of science, diversity and wealth at the dawn of the 20th century. But deep inside is…
In the 10th article in Venom Unleashed, we explored all the symbiotes, an ongoing column for AIPT, and editor Jordan D. White dropped a particularly wild nugget of Marvel history that we never print. “At the time I carried out the issues with Gwenpool and Gwen Stacy and Marvel Legacy,” White revealed. “The pool is spending time going back in time and trying to keep Stacey from sleeping with Norman Osborne.” Yes, that Norman Osborne storyline. What exploded with the 2004 Spider-Man release: J. The crimes by Michael Strakinski and Mike De Dedato Jr. have been revealed that Gwen Stacey…
In the previous issue of Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, I stated that one of the things I got out of the problem was a revelation that Kyloren was continuing to hunt more Jedi who survived Order 66. It turns out that Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #7 should not have doubted Charles Sueur. Grandea actually serves as an answer to questions that go beyond the hearts of Star Wars fans. How can Jedi survive in the rise of the Galactic Empire? The way Soule deals with this is amazing and now it can expand on Jedi staple, Jedi Mind…
The world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is filled with truly unique characters who can carry their own comics, with Casey Jones at the top of the list. The vigilante, who wears hockey masks and swings sports gear, has been a fan favorite since their debut 30 years ago. A heat wave grabbed New York City, leading to an increase in crime, urging Casey to tie him down to masks and gear to protect the streets of the Big Apple. However, he still deals with the injury suffered by Mayor Hail Hail, who shot him dead in the teenage mutant…