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One of the biggest questions surrounding Superman is the mystery of the Phantom Zone. This is where the Man of Steel placed his most brutal criminals, most notably General Zod, but its origins remain a mystery. It looks like some of those questions will finally be answered in Action Comics #1070, which begins the “Phantom” arc.In the 52 days between the end of Absolute Power and the events of the DC All-In Special, Superman and Supergirl encounter refugees from the Phantom Zone. But there’s something terrifying about this prisoner. That’s because three Kryptonians were sewn together to form a new…
Tiny Onion is busy, busy, busy. James Tynion IV’s creative studio just announced their NYCC plans, which include the PRINT newspaper, and a new initiative they are calling the “Artist-in-Residence Program.” The program’s first enrollees are colorist Jordy Bellaire and letterer Aditya Vidhikaru, both recognized masters of the craft and regular collaborators on the Tiny Onion Project. However, as part of this program, the two will also develop their own original series, which will be published by Image Comics. Details are below. Tiny Onion says: “Our goal for this initiative is to create a better version of ‘exclusive’ contracts that…
Over the years, it has become easy to reduce comic book characters to the one or two events that define them. Jean Gray finds this the most difficult. Either she is forever connected to the Phoenix Force or jokes are made about her constant death and rebirth. Phoenix #4 reminds us of her humanity. Rather, it is a reminder that others should remember that she is just a woman with extraordinary powers.Phoenix #4 begins with an unusual turn of events in superhero comics. The main character takes a day off. But since Stephanie Phillips and Alessandro Miracolo are writing a…
Superstar artist Jock is to receive a special tribute book from 2000 AD – The newly released The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock explores the artist’s extraordinary interpretation of the classic character and , promises to see his own evolution as an artist, from green newcomer to grizzled veteran. The 11⅛ x 8 1/2 inch, 176 page hardcover will be released on May 7, 2025 with a retail price of £34.99 (approximately $45) and is available for pre-order now on the 2000 AD webshop. Judge Dredd Jock’s art (not the final book cover) Jock’s ‘The Art of Judge Dredd’…
Amazon announced Wednesday that it is rolling out new ways to order online for Prime members, including the ability to combine regular orders and groceries for same-day shipping. The company is also adding more fulfillment centers that combine Amazon and Whole Foods, and is piloting stores where robots pack Amazon orders while you shop for groceries.Same-day ordering and grocery bundles on Amazon.com begin in the Phoenix area. There, customers can purchase “tens of thousands of grocery items” (including perishables) alongside regular Amazon orders like AirPods and Lego sets. Items are combined into one order and arrive together in a same-day…
Weeks after it was reported that Kyle Chandler would play Hal Jordan in the upcoming Lantern live-action series, it was officially announced today that Aaron Pierre has been cast to play fellow Green Lantern John Stewart. Ta. For those unfamiliar with the comics, this character is not related to the Daily Show host of the same name. Pierre is no stranger to the DC Universe, having previously played Dev-Em in the Syfy Krypton series. The showrunner for the Lantern series is Chris Mundy (Ozark), who will co-write the show with Damon Lindelof and Tom King. This new direction for DC’s…
As reported by TechCrunch, streaming company Plex just announced that it will be introducing a new review feature for TV shows and movies. With carefully selected reviews from other Plex users, professional critics, and friends, it’s perfect for people who want to quickly find good things to watch. This move puts Plex in direct competition with apps like Letterboxd.A social media component will also be added to this toolset. Reviews can be shared not only with friends, but also with friends of friends. The company says it will eventually roll out an update that will allow you to share ratings…
Image credit: Dynamite Entertainment For the past few weeks, in honor of Terminator’s 40th anniversary, I’ve been rereading the original Terminator comics published by Dark Horse in the early 90s. Considering they were written and drawn at a time when the only material available was the first Terminator movie, they were very close to the formula set in James Cameron’s 1984 classic. In other words, it’s much more like the dark-toned, ultra-violent, horror-adjacent first film, rather than the action-packed T2 that wasn’t born yet, like Terminator’s John Connor. That’s what it means. So how do you reboot the Terminator with…
Courtesy of Panick Entertainment, AIPT has announced that it is now able to share details about its first comic book series, “TAMA,” a six-issue miniseries launching in March 2025. The series, called Child’s Play meets Pokémon, tells the story of long-forgotten virtual pets, powered by modern AI. Return to the real world for revenge. It’s invisible to the naked eye, but can be seen using augmented reality technology (think Pokemon Go).PANICK Entertainment is inviting TAMA #1 to participate in the company’s pre-release promotional event on manga-focused crowdfunding platform ZOOP. A unique and limited opportunity to get your hands on PANICK’s…
Back in the day, nothing was more surefire at the box office than the movie adaptation of a video game. The two mediums did not gel. That’s changed in recent years, and now gaming mascots of all kinds are getting a chance to appear in major movies, or at least streaming series. What’s a good example? Deadline reports that they are currently working on a movie based on Shinobi.For the uninitiated, Shinobi is a famous hack and slash game developed by Sega where you play as a ninja. There have been many sequels over the years, but the basic story…