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Last night, the first step of the Fantastic Four was the Gala Premiere. The stars were out and Jack Kirby’s granddaughter, Gillian Kirby, was on hand to represent the Kirby family. A lot of people are screaming at my grandfather #Jack Kilby. Thank you very much! With Kevin Feige! pic.twitter.com/voxk30lrxh – Gillian Kirby (Jack Kirby’s granddaughter) (@kirby4heroes) July 22, 2025 It’s good to know that Jack Kirby was given his flowers to the fantastic Four, Silver Surfer Galactus as the foresightful one that gave their magic. Without his powerful world building, Marvel Comics and the MCU would simply not exist.…
Looking at Texarcanum #1, I think it was probably a supernatural thriller in the heart of Texas. You’re half right. The main character, Avery Bell, is dressed like a modern cowboy, and has enough supernatural artifacts and knowledge to rival John Constantine and Hellboy, but this is a comic about the horrors lurking in American stories and its history. The creative team of Christopher Monfett and Miguel Martos launched Texal Canum #1 in a prologue that takes place in the early American era, showing what happens when a group of unsuspecting settlers violates a group of vampires. This is a…
The seasons are wonderful adventures and have become strange as we progress. Spring is one of four sisters, each named after the season, adding a bit of whim to the strange world that becomes even more strange as the circus rolls into town. From the first issue, we have ripped the tears of this circus into town and ruined them, but only Spring realizes they are creepy at best. As her sister’s summer heart is controlled by a magic mirror, the circus tilts completely to take over the spring heart in Season #6. Can she last their attempts to conquer…
Viz Media has announced its next major anime projects: This is an award-winning manga by Shinzo Keigo, a joint production of Hirayasumi. Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. In partnership with, this marks a milestone moment in Viz’s expanding animation portfolio, highlighting its commitment to spotlighting Japan’s most famous creators on a global scale. The animation is the highly acclaimed studio behind Orbital Children, produced by Dead Deadeded Destruction, showing high expectations for Hirayasumi’s debut on screen. Courtesy of Viz Media First consecutive in 2021 Shogakan’s big weekly comic spirit, Hiraya Sumi won critics and readers alike with quietly powerful storytelling and…
Marvel Comics celebrates the Month of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage, Voice of Marvel: The Heritage of Marvel’s first Latin superheroes, specially from Comnidades, celebrating the Month of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage. This special one-shot features two powerful stories of acclaimed author Daniel Jose Old and artist Bruno Abdias, as well as two powerful stories of Bram Stalker Award-winning author Cynthia Pelayo and artist Mois Hidalgo. Abdias and Pelayo make their Marvel Comics debut on this issue. The comic delves into moments never seen before from the original White Tiger life, pushing the present White Tiger Ava Ayala into…
SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave Comic-Con International: Ahead of its appearance at San Diego 2025, Upstart Publisher Alien Books revealed its 2026 lineup and new logo. Readers are looking forward to more comic titles and previously announced titles, including Valiant Beyond. SDCC participants looking for sneak peaks can grab a free brave edition that surpasses the preview edition at IDW Publishing booth #2729 during the convention (while supply continues). “It’s been a very busy year with this Alien book,” said director and editor-in-chief Matthias Timart. “From our new partnership with IDW Publishing to launching multiple successful crowdfunding…
Dark Horse Comics has announced Devil on My Shoulder, a horrifying No. 4 revenge horror series from Kyle Starks’ creative team (Monsters lie) and Pio Turkowalski (Let’s make this a demon). Released on November 5th, 2025, the miniseries features Brad Simpson’s colours and Josh Reid’s letters, as well as covers from Kowalski, Martin Simmons and Christian Ward. The story follows Tee, who survives 40 days of torture at the hands of five men. Her path of retribution changes supernaturally, with encounters involving former hitman, twisted art collector and literal demons. “I wanted to do something dark and scary, I wanted…
SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave Marvel fans, you haven’t seen the double! This October, it appears that there will be two spider-Man (Spider-Man?!) swaying around Marvel’s universe. One remains a friendly neighborhood variety, while the other is… pierced through space? This new Intergalactic Spider-Man debuts in Amazing Spider-Man #13 and meets Rocket Raccoon, Groot and Symbie. After this intertwining of the universe, things return to Earth with Peter Parker meeting Goblin Slayer #14. This run is heading towards Legacy #1000, so the store is even more surprised. Check out the press release and the cover below! Art…
Rob Liefeld has made a major comeback to Youngblood, writing and drawing an entirely new series for the first time in 30 years. The legendary Deadpool creator and co-founder of Image Comics rebooted Youngblood (2025) this November, and he brings some of the comic’s biggest names for the ride. In his debut issue, Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland), Daniel Warren Johnson (Transformers, Do a Powerbomb), Ryan Stegman (X-Men, Venom), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Kael NGU (Venom), Erik Gist (Undeadpool), Mark Spears (Monster), Mark Spears (Monster), Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland), Daniel Warren Johnson (Do a Powerbomb), Ryan Stegman (X-Men, Venom), Ryan…
SDCC COVERAGE SPONSORED BY MAD CAVE Sponsored by MAD CAVE Thanks to a partnership between Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production, a whole new era of Speed Racer comics will be screeching into your Local Comic Shop (LCS) soon! Led by a new Speed Racer flagship title, which will be joined by books like Racer X and Speed Racer: Tales from the Road, fans will soon be up to their wheel wells in new Speed Racer stories. To learn more about the partnership, Comics Beat caught up with Mad Cave Editor Chas! Pangburn and Tatsunoko Division Director of Sales and Director…