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Image credit: Julio Brilha/Scout Comic Have you ever thought about the manga “Kerpow!”? Anyone who is easygoing in any sense of the word will be dismissed almost immediately in this first issue. A vigilante (Midnight) wearing a Batman-like costume from this comic book world is brutally murdered in the opening scene, and the murderer’s son Jacob witnesses the death of the hero he had read about in the comics just before the incident. It wasn’t until the classic ’80s story A Death in the Family that I thought about how reckless and stupid it would be for Batman to take…
Dynamite has announced a new Christmas Day comic special titled Vampirella Helliday 2024 Special. The one-shot, which will be released in December, will be written by Frank Tieri and art by Mariano Benitez Chapo. This story weaves a decidedly dark winter tale. Vampirella travels to the North Pole, where she faces frigid conditions and spine-chilling terror.”Let’s put it this way…I don’t think they would make such a cute Rankin-Bass special out of this!” said writer Frank Tieri. “Things start off with some pretty unholy things going on at the North Pole…apparently there’s a bunch of vampires on the loose who…
In addition to the variant cover created as a homage to The Thing, as a special edition with a history spanning more than 50 years, Marvel Comics has created an exclusive MARVEL TWO cover as a tribute to The Thing and the series that began in 2018. -IN-ONE announced that they will produce a variant cover in November. 1970s. Originally used as a way to team up Marvel Comics’ The Thing with potential new heroes to try out new characters before making a full investment, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONES was created by comic book pioneers like George. It featured a team-up of…
Skybound Entertainment has announced its NYCC 2024 plans, including Energon Universe. Fans won’t want to miss the panels and exclusive merchandise. Listen below. NYCC will be held this year from October 17th to 20th, 2024.Can’t go to NYCC? no worries! You can still experience all things Skybound and get the latest merchandise and collectibles at store.skybound.com.Funko Fusion x NYCC PanelFriday, October 18th – 12:30 – 1:30 PMJavits Center Room 409Special guest Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible) joins Arthur Parsons (Head of Publishing) from 1010 Games and Jason Bischoff (Vice President, Licensing) from Funko to discuss the recently released Funko…
Marvel Comics has revealed a new series of variant covers that will be released in November to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Marvel Two in One and its Stand series. The series has traditionally seen The Thing team up with various heroes. These covers will be released ahead of Ryan North and Ivan Coello’s new Fantastic Four film next year.Cover by Lodge Antonio, Corey Smith, Justin Mason, Mark Bagley, Stefano Caselli, Amanda Conner, Dave Watcher, Sara Pichelli, Annie Wu, Alex Saviuk, Gleb Melnikov, Phil Noto This is due toCheck out the cover below! New York, NY — October 3, 2024…
Web hosting service WP Engine is suing WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and his company Automattic. This follows a public battle over WordPress’ trademarks. The federal lawsuit accuses Mullenweg of “abuse of power, extortion and greed.”This is the latest move in the ongoing battle between WordPress and WP Engine, but it requires a little background knowledge. WordPress is the backend that powers the majority of the internet, about 40% of websites. Users can build a website from scratch using WordPress, or choose easy plug-and-play solutions from third-party providers like WP Engine.Mullenweg, who runs his own provider called Automattic, began loudly criticizing…
mismatch Screenplay: Anne CamrynArtist: Isadora ZeferinoColorist: Jess RomeAuthor: Rob SteenEditor: Andrea ColvinPublisher: Little, Brown InkPublication date: September 3, 2024 Two centuries after Jane Austen’s Emma was first published, its comedic sensibilities make it a beloved classic. Among the current slew of adaptations is Mismatch, a modern, queer and raw retelling of the story about teenage social media star Evan Horowitz and his formidable matchmaking skills. Thousands of followers love Evan for his iconic #LOTD (Look of the Day) posts, and he’s also the president of his high school’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance, but his popularity doesn’t necessarily negate his personality.…
Comics can be a cruel and unforgiving industry. (You might have been distracted by the big explosions and folks in neon-colored tights.) So, for a publisher to last even a few years is a big enough accomplishment let alone an entire decade. And that’s just the latest accomplishment for Magnetic Press.Founded in early 2014 by writer/video game veteran Mike Kennedy, Magnetic Press has carved out a niche for its various OGNs, periodicals, and art books by maintaining an international focus on talent as well as cultivating an especially high production value. (Standout titles include Sea of Love, Little Tails, and…
Vault Comics has revealed that Colin Howell’s Lilith #1 has sold out at the retailer level and is in the process of making a second printing. The second printing of Lilith #1 will FOC on October 7th and will be in stores on November 6th, the same day as Lilith #2.So what is Lilith about?Lilith is an immortal woman exiled from her home, a dimensional dimension that is suspiciously similar to humanity’s concept of hell. She secretly preys on humans while pretending to be a model on Earth. That is, until he meets Penelope, a kind bookstore owner who holds…
I’ve been hoping for a product like MyRow to come to market for as long as I can remember. I love rowing and own a Concept2 Model D, one of the most popular rowing machines in the world. Concept2’s ergometer (a fancy word for “rowing machine”) is a workhorse in gyms around the world. But the Vermont-based company has been slow when it comes to implementing the smart fitness revolution. The best thing it offers is some clips from modern machines that can be used to hold third-party tablets in place.Inspired by Peloton, many other companies are installing HD screens…