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Just in time for this summer release of Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Comics has announced that the ongoing Fantastic Four series will resume with a new issue #1 this July. Ryan North continues to write comics, with artist Hambel Ramos joining for the new jump-on point. Art by Hambert Ramos The official summary is, “Their only hope (reunites and returns home) is to reach the eternal stone. It happens to be a dense granite mass, one of the longest-lasting rocks on Earth, which is ambiguous, and through a combination of raw geological fortunes, much of the history of the…
DC and Realm today announced Launch DC High Bolume: Batman, a new scripted, ever-on-on podcast series that adapts some of the Dark Knight’s biggest stories as an audio series. It’s no surprise that the audio series is starting things with Batman’s four-part adaptation. Although not confirmed, the press release appears to suggest that a long Halloween adaptation is approaching. DC Large Capacity: Batman starts with a four-part adaptation of Batman. After traveling the world for more than a decade after his parents’ deaths, Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City to discover the crime and corruption he is ramping at the…
God School Volume 1 Failure Artist: Modomu AkagawaraOriginal Story: HinataCharacter Design: SeikaishaPublisher: Yen Press (Print & Digital)Translation: Tanaka YumiLettering: Madeleine JoséEditors: Rory Nevins, Danielle NederkornDesign: LilianacheccoPublication date: March 25, 2025Rating: TeenGenre: Manga (JPN), Fantasy, Drama, Romance The God School Failure is a light novel comic adaptation of the same name, marking a fresh addition to Yen Press’ Shōjo’s lineup. The character design is by Seikaisha and the artwork is handled by Motom Akagawara, best known in English for my brother’s friend. But perhaps what stands out most is the author’s name! Hinata, best known for his Apothecari Diary, gives the…
Although Oni Press has long been the cornerstone of independent comics, the company is hitting new heights under the leadership of publisher Hunter Gollinson and editor-in-chief Sierra Hearn. With a mix of fan favorite franchises, bold new creator-owned projects and ambitious publishing initiatives, 2025 is becoming one of the most decisive years.In an exclusive interview with AIPT, Gorinson and Hahn defeated their strategy, upcoming releases, and plans to keep Oni at the forefront of the industry.Editor’s Note: Don’t miss out on the expanded chat with Golinson and Hearn last March about EC comics and check-in with them.Building momentumLast year, Oni…
DC and Realm announced DC mass: Batman will come on April 2nd. A constantly on-board podcast series that directly adapts DC’s biggest Batman story as an exciting audio drama. The series begins with a four-part adaptation of Batman: 2019 by Frank Miller and David Matzccheli.”DC is committed to creating new ways to reach a wider audience with engaging, accessible, high-production value adaptations of the most iconic and essential Batman comic stories, including audio formats.” “We are involved in DC’s first-time viewers jumping the Batman franchise points to DC, bringing back to the book, and direct adaptations that bring existing fans,…
First released in the ’70s, Marvel brought the “Great Size” title last year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the format. Marvel has been successful in continuing to publish huge sizes, including the upcoming giant size X-Men events. Today, the publisher has released details of the incredible Spider-Man #1 in a massive size, a special one-shot that is said to “connect the talents of the mega to tell a variety of stories that span Marvel mythology,” including authors Al Uwing, Chip Zudarski, and in particular Kevin Smith. As many people know at this point, filmmaker and podcaster Kevin Smith is…
Marvel Comics has announced the huge size Amazing Spider-Man #1 released on June 11th. The special one-shot also introduces new characters who will play a major role in the near future.”Everyone says this big size X-Men and says a huge size X-Men,” says Nick Lowe of Spider-Editor. “And because I’m tired of it, we’ve put together some of the coolest, huge size books ever.”The first story is by Kevin Smith, and his victory returns to Marvel, working with Giuseppe Kamunkoli to seek out Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four stories where your heart beats in overdrive and hurts your side as…
Square Enix Manga & Books has announced Comic Partner, a new retailer support initiative designed to boost the sale of comics at comic bookstores nationwide. The initiative aims to work with Penguin Random House to provide retailers with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the growing cartoon market. The program will launch in April 2025, according to a press release shared by TheOasg on X (formerly Twitter). Retailers registered with Penguin Random House’s Direct Market Partnership Program have access to the benefits of comic partners, including store manager training, in-store promotional materials and early access to selected manga…
Dark Horse Comics has announced the Texarcanum, which will be released this summer in July 2025. Monfette wrote with the art of Martos Colors by Patricio Delpeche and the letter from Michael Heisler.”Avery may wear a cowboy hat and drive a pickup to talk to the dry wits of Central American Noir PIs, but he travels through the pockets of culture and folklore that are rarely explored, but through the very definition of this country,” Monfett said. “American fears are too often defined by Western European fears, such as vampires, werewolves, and Victorian ghosts. The truth is that this country…
As the previous Jean Gray miniseries from the end of the Krakoan era revisit the familiar realm and look backwards to past storylines, I was not exactly keen on the announcement of the new Phoenix Monthly. However, the title charts the fresh grounds of the iconic character, showing that it makes bold moves in the opposite direction. Rather than lingering on Jean’s famous history, the series redefines her role and sends her into an adventure in the unknown universe. The first volume of Phoenix with beautiful art is a visually impressive journey, feeling authentic and innovative, giving this character a…