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Hey, I’m a cruker and I do this thing called “website review comics.” You may have heard of it. Well, what I have today is outside the expected catalogue of giant robots, batgirls and mutant turtles. I was approached by fellow creatives. The creative asked very politely whether he would check out this comic and give him his ideas. A one-shot by alumni of Sparkframe anthology, Sonic the Hedgehog Comics, and a black and white story gag owned by the creators. I like Sonic and as a fellow black and white comic book indie author, how can I refuse? This…
Marvel and Random Houseworld, part of the Penguin Random House family, have published their latest book in their novels in their “Marvel: What’s wrong?” series. Rebecca Podos is currently scheduled to arrive at a nearby bookstore on October 14th, 2025. An exciting new addition to the “Marvel: What If…” novel series was announced early today on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Marvel.com. The officially licensed original novel series has taken a fresh look at the origins of the beloved Marvel superheroes and has rethinked the stories of the origins of Loki, Scarlet Witch and Moon Knight. Each of these “Marvel:…
The Beat got a chance to catch up with Gary Clement and talk about K Is in Trouble Again, the creator’s most recent graphic novel, published by Hachette Book Group. This is the second in this adorable and endearing series for young adults readers, though even regular adults might enjoy it, too. Clement has written and illustrated many pictures books, among them, Swimming, Swimming, Just Stay Put, and The Great Poochini, for which he was awarded Canada’s prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award in Children’s Literature in 1999. His illustrations have appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe and many…
Milwaukee, Oregon (May 28, 2025) – The Darrow Eisner and Inkpot Award-winning Xiaolin Cowboy series celebrates this year’s 21st year print edition, and to celebrate its anniversary, Dark Horse Book collects all the essential stories of the brand new collection, Xiaolin Cowboy. This hardcover book contains the essential Shaolin Cowboy story for all fans of the stunningly detailed artwork of legendary and well-known artist Geof Darrow. It will be available in December 2025. About Shaolin Cowboy: The Beginning of the Final Results – 21 Years of Blood, Sweat, Chainsaw: Collected in this special anniversary deluxe hardcover edition, Shaolin Cowboy: Start…
What a fun surprise! After seeing the new Thunderbolts* movie in the theater a few weeks ago, I was excited to jump into this Thunderbolts Epic Collection Trade Paperback…and it didn’t disappoint! Filled with charming villain-turned heroes, Bonker brings together a surprising and enjoyable Thunderbolts, a battle with deep Cutbuds and several tragic relationship dramas targeting death. Written primarily by Kurt Busiek, Joe Casey, and Fabian Niceza, this plot of Thunderbolts Collection is adjacent to being meaningless at times, but that does not undermine the solid writing and legitimate character development found throughout ARCS. Plus, the art of Mark Bagley,…
Today, Marvel Comics revealed the very long-awaited whole new run of all-time Captain America #1 covers of the charming Chipz Darski and Valerio City. The series will begin on July 2nd. Zdarsky told Newsarama. Our first arc may be set in the past, but it will reveal some huge things that will affect the books in the future. ” Upcoming runs begin with an adventure set just before Steve Rogers comes out of the frozen suspend animation and he joins the Avengers. Returning to this pivotal moment in Marvel comic history, developments uncover forever changing how the world sees Captain…
With Avengers #26 onset, Sam Wilson aka Captain America faces insurmountable odds. The impossible city, the base of the Avengers, was conquered by a crazy thinker and his evil master. The other Avengers are currently fighting Doctor Doom to free the world from his grasp. And even if Sam takes out a shape that changes the mud cap, the rest of the masters slowly touch on the fact that they are not alone. But as Sam succinctly puts it in another panel, “It’s just the daily Captain America business.” Just like with previous issues, writer Jed Mackay takes his time…
It’s no surprise that Power Fantasy won the Best Series Eyesner nomination in AIPT. This week, the series continues to explore the morality of owning divine powers and using them in ways that are considered greater benefits. But who says what you believe is right? Meanwhile, things get even more complicated when the supermarket son might drive everything off the cliff. Power Fantasy #9 will serve as “The Second Summer of Love (Aftermath)” which will open in Tokyo in 1989. She sees herself shooting herself with something and thankfully the monsters don’t come. This opening is a strong framing story…
This latest incarnation of the new champion is very similar to the teenage Titan counterparts of DC, with each hero on the team having an actual or iconic link to the corresponding adult hero. The team includes Amaranth (an apprentice to Scarlet Witch), Moon Squire (Hydra costumes inspired by Moon Knight) and Cadet Marvel (power to mimic Captain Marvel). The team has reduced from a whopping 13 members to seven, but there is still a great mix of power sets and personality. Written by Steve Foxe by Ivan Fiorelli Art and Art and Colors of Arthur Hesli, the new champion…
It’s been a long time, but thanks to all the initiatives from DC, we finally got some great new series and miniseries. Second Mr. Therific Michael Holt was a great addition to the DC Universe, earning an outstanding moment in the first volume of the JSA and becoming the chairman of the team. Now writer Al Letson is split into stories of Holt’s origins with a modern narrative that promises to reveal “all secrets, sadness, victory” that shaped one of the most wonderful minds of the DCU. But how much will Letson reveal about the sadness and genius that forged…