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Image credit: Dark Horse Comics A rogue group of outcasts and underdogs (and a monstrous but endearing creature known as an Otyug) encounter their old “friends” and, determined to outdo them in a local tournament, plan a raid on a nearby treasure-filled tomb. But it turns out there’s a reason why the treasure was left there for so long… Having already appeared in two prose novels, The Fallbacks already look like an established and very well developed team. Comic book artist Greg Pak didn’t create comics or write novels (though Jaylee Johnson deserves credit for that), but he seems to…
The first significant casualty of the Diamond bankruptcy has been revealed. Humanoid, the Los Angeles-based company of the famous French publisher, has just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or irrevocable bankruptcy. Chapter 7 means that the company’s assets are liquidated and used to pay creditors. However, it doesn’t seem like there are that many assets. The company has less than $50,000 in assets and between $10 million and $50 million in debt, according to court filings. The bankruptcy was filed in Maryland Bankruptcy Court (where did you hear that?) and lists HC Wind Down Corporation as the parent company, with…
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, whose best-selling autobiography Totto-chan: The Girl in the Window, was first published in 1981, has published the long-awaited sequel to her debut memoir. The original edition, which explores postwar Japanese culture, chronicled the author’s childhood in Tokyo and her eclectic school life in the lead-up to World War II. The book quickly rose to the top of the publishing charts in Japan, breaking publishing records and becoming the best-selling book in Japanese history by the end of 1982. To date, we have sold over 8 million units in Japan and maintain our superiority. It became an international sensation,…
Murder Drones, Oni Press’ comic adaptation of the fan-favorite animated series, has raised nearly $1.7 million on Kickstarter, making it one of the top five highest-grossing comics in the crowdfunding platform’s history. Murder Drones earned $1,694,542, taking the No. 4 spot on Kickstarter’s highest-grossing comics campaign of all time. Beyond that, only Skybound’s Transformers and G.I. Joe compilations ($4.65 million and $3.79 million, respectively) and the Terry Pratchett Estate’s graphic novel Good Omens (£2,419,973). Murder Drones’ original fundraising goal of $5,000 was met within the first five minutes of the campaign. The graphic novel by author Wyatt Kennedy and illustrator…
Face Front, True Believers! It’s another marvelous Wednesday and that means its time for The Marvel Rundown. After last week’s jampacked coverage, we have another Rundown filled to the brim with Marvel’s latest books. First off we have journey to the Age of Revelation with Unbreakable X-Men #1 and in the rapid rundown we take a look at the conclusion of Incredible Hulk, the latest Godzilla Marvel Destroys the Marvel Universe, and more Dispatches from the Age of Revelation. As always, The Beat wants to hear from you, True Believers! Tell us what you think of this week’s Marvel Comics! Shout us out…
This week: The exploration of the origins of the Dog of Steel concludes with Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #5. Note: The following review may contain spoilers. If you want a quick, spoiler-free buy/pass recommendation for the comic in question, check out the final verdict at the bottom of the article. Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #5 Screenplay: Ryan NorthArtist: Mike NortonColorist: Ian HerringAuthor: Lucas GattoniCover Artist: Jae Lee & June Chung Krypto is having his most high-profile year yet, from starring in the blockbuster movie Superman to a plum endorsement deal with Milkborn. As part of its…
Oni Press has announced creator Michele Fischels’ debut graphic novel Outline. The Beat has all the details. The synopsis is a coming-of-age story about a group of teenagers through their senior year of high school. The main character, Ben, wants to enjoy the end of summer vacation with his girlfriend Clara, but the transition to adulthood is not so easy. Here’s the full synopsis: Ben is determined to enjoy the end of summer with his girlfriend Clara, but the mood gradually darkens when she, like his best friend Andreas, begins to withdraw without explanation. Tensions between Ben and Clara mount…
During New York Comic Con, we had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Dan Watters and artist Michele Bandini, the creative team behind IDW’s ongoing Shredder series, and Amankay Nahuelpa, artist on the current Casey Jones miniseries, to talk all things TMNT. Over the course of our conversation, the creators not only discussed their previous fandom for the series, but also teased major status quo developments for two iconic characters in the TMNT universe. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Taimur Dar: Comic creators who are involved in the TMNT project always become fans. I’m…
Image credit: Jason Brown, midlifegamergeek.com Dr. Edgar Zomboss is up to no good again. Having devised a plan to create the Sun Vacuum, he is well on his way to eradicating all plant life from Neighborville and giving him and his army of zombie minions a chance at getting their hands on an infinite number of delicious brains. But even the world’s smartest zombie’s best-laid plans can go awry when other zombies get involved, and he soon accidentally creates a time machine, wreaking havoc throughout history. It’s up to Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave to stop him and restore peace…
There’s the Eisner Award, the Harvey Award, and the Ringo Award, all named after famous cartoonists. The Kirby Awards are also scheduled to be held from 2026. (To be fair, both the Eisners and Harveys considered the name Kirby at some point during development…!) The Kirby Prize, named after Jack and Rosalind Kirby, is overseen by Comic Art Fans, the Jack Kirby Estate (represented by the Rosalind Kirby Family Trust), and the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center. Publishers Weekly reports that the Jack and Roz Kirby Award aims to recognize “innovation, excellence, and humanity in narrative communication.” “We are…