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Reading this second issue of Malibu Comics’ short-lived 1993 Street Fighter series, it’s easy to see why Capcom was unhappy with the publisher’s approach to stories and characters. We see an almost troublingly long fight between Sagat and Ken here, and look, I know this is the extreme, violent 90s, but Street Fighter can’t be called Mortal Kombat. It’s a shame that no one told the creators that. This is an ultra-violent action sequence with a truly shocking and somewhat brutal climax. To avoid spoilers (yes, I know this is a 30+ year old comic, but I’m still conscious of…
As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, Mustique, a long-running Belgian current affairs weekly, has selected the 100 best bande dessinées (comics) of all time, with Art Spiegelman’s Maus taking the top spot. Other well-known names in the top 10 include David B.’s L’Ascension du Haut Mal (5th place), Osamu Tezuka’s Buddha (8th place), and Chris Ware’s Building Stories” (9th place) and Emile Ferris’ “My Favorite Thing”. Monsters (#10). Alan Moore has two films in the top 100, Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen (No. 19) and Moore and David Lloyd’s V for Vendetta (No. 4). Besides Moore’s work, there is…
Today, IDW Publishing revealed that its free app now offers digital readers a redesigned and improved reading experience. The app offers a revamped search feature, the ability to choose horizontal or vertical reading, and an offline mode, allowing readers to download comics to their devices and read them anytime, regardless of their internet connection.“We’re excited to give fans the experience of reading great stories passionately crafted by creators on mobile,” said Sean Bryce, Senior Director of Sales.“The new IDW app gives fans instant access to decades of IDW content, old and new, with the click of a button. Find back…
Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no different.Black Friday deals are already here, bringing discounts to some of our favorite tech we’ve tested this year. In the past, we’d advise waiting until the week of Black Friday to get the best of the best discounts, but we’re seeing those sales right now this year. If you’re eager…
While you could say the Bluetooth earbuds space is thriving, you could also say the amount of variety in the market can make it confusing to decide which pair will be the best Bluetooth earbuds for you. There are plenty of high-quality options out there, with solid active noise cancellation (ANC) like the AirPods Pro 2, sound quality and designs, so for many, the decision will come down to unique features that big companies like Sony, Bose, Apple and Samsung put in their products.I’ve tested and reviewed dozens of sets of earbuds a year for Engadget, constantly pitting new models…
Apple devices have a few things in common. It’s about good design, solid construction, and easy interconnection. But anything with the Apple logo on it probably won’t be cheap. That’s why it’s always worth checking out promotions like Black Friday if you’re looking to buy a new Apple device.We’ve reviewed nearly all of the company’s major releases over the past two decades, including 2024’s newest offerings like the AirPods 4, M4 iPad Pro, and M3 MacBook Air. Some of these devices are getting discounts for the first time, while pre-2023 models are back to the low prices they had earlier…
Dynamite Entertainment brings you another Hanna-Barbera classic, building on the success of the critically acclaimed and currently best-selling Space Ghost series. This February, get ready to say welcome to The Herculoids! The series is set on the remote planet Amzot, known for its legendary wealth and terrifying monsters, and follows the Herculoids, who protect the world from raiders and pirates drawn to its rich resources. However, recent battles may have pushed Earth to its limits and awakened the dark forces within. Written by Tom Sniegoski (Vampirella, Hellboy) and illustrated by Craig Rousseau (Batman Beyond, Gotham Adventures), The Herculoids #1 features…
Humanoid Origin will be closed. The three-year-old indie game studio helmed by former BioWare GM and Mass Effect creator Casey Hudson has become the latest victim of a harsh climate for game developers and other industry professionals.In a LinkedIn post announcing the closure, Humanoid Origin said it did not do enough to protect its team from the industry’s woes. “Due to an unexpected lack of funding, we are no longer able to maintain operations,” the studio wrote.Hudson founded the studio (then called Humanoid Studios) in 2021, when the industry was ramping up recruitment after the coronavirus lockdown. He described the…
In February, Dynamite will add SilverHawks to its nostalgic list of new comic titles based on popular works. Author Ed Brisson and artist George Cambadice lead the book, along with Lucio Parrillo, Jay Lee and June Chan, James Stokoe, Gerald Borges, Declan Shalvey, Leslie “Raylix” Lee, Mannix’s David Cousins shows off his talent on the cover. Brisson and Cambadice chatted with Beat about entering Galactic Limbo. Deanna Destito: Why did you want to bring back the Silver Hawks? Ed Brisson: I’ve been a huge Silverhawks fan since I was a kid, but I never thought they got the love they…
Fan-favorite screenwriter and Pulp Fiction mastermind David Avallone (Elvira, Bettie Page) returns with three brand new stories in this special oversized winter issue of Savage Tales. The comic features a cardstock cover and artwork by three rising stars, including two recent graduates of the famed Kubert School of Comic Illustration. Avallone says this is a once-in-a-lifetime great opportunity to return to the trio of characters he loves to write. I have been a fan of John and Deja ever since I discovered them in my early teens. Vampirella was the first comic character I ever wrote, and I will always…