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SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave We look forward to Christmas just a week before the release of the 2000 Advertising Summer Special, as Rebellion just announced the 2000 Advertising Year and the Treasury of British Comics Annual return to the 2026 edition. They will be released on November 12th, with the standard version selling for £25 ($33.99) and £30 ($40.99) for 2000 Advertising WebShop Exclusive Editions. Annual Treasury of 2000 British Comics – Standard Edition (left) and WebShop Exclusive Editions (right) 112-page hardcover The 2000 AD and the Treasury Department of British Comics Annuals both feature standard…
SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave It’s super squelch! Hooray super skrull! The miniseries of Imperial, Jonathan Hickman, Ivan Coero and Federico Vicentini are one of the bright spots in Marvel’s never-ending event series. Following the various universe superheroes, Black Panthers and various Hulks, the mystery of those who want to destabilise galactic politics has long been the first to liven up this part of the Marvel universe. It is a space opera in a way that can be said that only Hickman has been added considerably by the art of his collaborators, Coero and Vicentini. Marvel obviously hits their…
SDCC COVERAGE SPONSORED BY MAD CAVE The use of comics in academic settings was quite simply unheard of up until quite recently. Resistance came from traditionalists and purists that didn’t consider comics to be up the standards of literature and culture (part of that dreaded high culture vs. low culture debate). Things have gotten better, though. There are postgraduate degrees on comics on offer and curriculums have embraced them more openly, if still a little guardedly. Now that comics are in the classroom, though, it falls to educators and learners to extend their reach, to broaden the…
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, AIPT can share an unprecedented cover with Jerome Opeña’s Venom #250! Last month, Marvel revealed that Knull would be returning to the Milestone issue. This cover proves that we see more of Knull appears to be ordering from Venom what to do. The Milestone Issues will be released on October 1st. Are you a poison fan? Be sure to check out our monthly Venom Unleashed column featuring fan responses from Venom Editor Jordan D. White! So, what is Venom #250? Knull’s return! Mary Jane Watson finally falls into the swing of things as the host of…
SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave Sam Prentice-Jones’ debut graphic novel Arcana: The Lost Heir was released on June 24, 2025 using Hot Key Books and is the first graphic novel for Bonnier Books UK Imprint. Featuring the summer of 2025, the indie features picks from independent bookstores across the United States. Author and illustrator Prentice Jones filled Harry Potter-shaped holes in queer hearts around the world with a tarot-style fantasy graphic novel. Arcana tells the stories of Eli, James, Daphne, Coco and Sunny. They are five individuals who grew up in the Arcana Magical Society, a contract…
The iconic Age Apocalypse storyline makes a massive comeback with the Apocalypse X-Men, a brand new issue six event released in September by Marvel Comics this fall. Legendary author Jeff Loeb, who helped create the original 1995 crossover, worked with Eisner-nominated artist Simone Di Me to rekindle the mutant dystopia that changed the X-Men forever. Is it even more exciting? X-Men fan favorite Joe Madureira returns to the franchise for the first time in decades, with her unique art style that helped define the look of the X-Books in the 90s. He draws variant covers in every issue of the…
The king of cartoons is officially immortal on the streets where his legend began. On July 9th, Marvel joined the Kirby family and unveiled “Jack Kirby Way” and “Yancy Street” on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The tribute celebrates not only Kirby’s towering legacy, but also his roots in New York City, the birthplace of many of his life and Marvel’s biggest works. At the heart of the event was a heartfelt nod to the Fantastic Four. For Marvel, this moment is a powerful reminder of Kirby’s visionary creativity and the city that helps shape it. As Marvel said: “The Fantastic…
SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave On a recent Saturday this summer, comic writer Mark Russell woke up early and headed through a busy convention center to a folding table stacked high in graphic novels. An indie book that invites Batman, Superman and billionaires to Kett. Russell sat behind their stacks and prepared to spend the day meeting new readers. However, Russell was not at San Diego Comic Con, the summer comic event that premiered. Russell wasn’t actually a comic show. He was at the American Library Association’s annual conference. And he was not alone. Dozens of other…
SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave As previously announced, Hasbro is heading out to everything to celebrate Cold Slither. This is a fictional heavy metal band, toys and even musical album, consisting of disguised members of Dreadnoks from the original Gi Joe Animated series episode. There was also Skybound’s one-shot cold slither comic. Today, the publisher released details from a one-shot of the creative team of author Tim Shealy and artist Juan Cabal, colorist Rex Rox and lettaler Pat Brosso. Details of the official press release, along with the following cover and preview art: “The most catching song…
SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave With the return of CBLDF’s annual San Diego Comics Welcome Party, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Nacelle Company and Oni Press! The CBLDF party, which will be held at the Westgate Hotel on Thursday, July 24th, will be sponsored by ONI, Nacelle, Mad Cave Studios, Kickstarter, GlobalComix and RareMarq. The first 50 participants who donate $25 or more will get a gift bag with biker mouse issues such as Mars #1 Biker Mouse, Speed Racer Bandana, Speed Racer #0, and Kickstarter’s new Zine! Find out more about the party and some quotes…