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Concluding our two part interview with Comix.One founder Saurabh Bhatia, the Beat’s Dean Simons digs deeper under the hood of the digital comics platform hoping to support indie comics – teasing out more about the digital comics reader, the risks of the endeavour, and ideas further down the pipe. So far: Comix.One is a platform born out of the idea that Kickstarter indie comics creators needed a dedicated platform to set up their own storefront to continue selling their digital comics after the crowdfunding campaign ends – and further build their audience. Already a website, the app edition is prepping…
We are proud to exclusively reveal Spanish author and artist Alex Vede’s debut graphic novel, Yucatan 1512, courtesy of Dark Horse Comics. A dark historical fantasy tale set in the conquistadors’ conquest of the Americas, the book follows the quest for El Dorado, which becomes far more dramatic than anyone imagined. Check out the cover and official synopsis below. Yucatan 1512 cover In 1512, a Spanish expedition landed on the Yucatan Peninsula in search of the legendary Mayan city of gold. Sorolla, a grizzled old soldier filled with remorse, seeks oblivion in a foreign land. When the commander kills one…
It’s official. When Spider-Man returns to the Thanksgiving parade, all of the original Spider-Man movie memes may return. This brand new balloon, based on the original John Romita Sr. art style, is scheduled to debut on November 28th and will be unveiled wherever the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is shown. “Since the launch of Marvel Comics’ number one hit stand in 1939, Marvel’s home has always been New York. That’s why we teamed up with Macy’s to bring one of our most iconic characters to New York City’s most When the opportunity arose to return to one of our iconic events,…
Perhaps you already know Cassandra Cain. She is the second major holder of the title of Batgirl and is a character who was able to not only endure but succeed despite hardships. I’m not going to start off with a long introduction about who and what she is and what her extensive personal history is like (if you need a refresher, you know how to use Wikipedia ). No, before I get into a long, drawn-out discussion of this character you’re reading here, I need to first provide some personal background to set the tone for the conversation.In recent years,…
Adobe’s newest consumer Elements app is here. Photoshop Elements 2025 adds new Magic Eraser-style object removal, depth of field adjustment, and more. Meanwhile, Premiere Elements 2025 for video creators introduces dynamic titles, color correction tools, and a simplified timeline.The Elements app, which Adobe debuted 23 years ago, takes hand-picked features from its high-end professional suite and gradually brings them to everyday users. These are like simplified, easier-to-use versions of Photoshop and Premiere Pro for people who don’t want to learn professional graphic design or video editing skills. The company also sells it for $100 per one-time purchase, with no subscription…
When you have a busy life with work, raising children, etc., it can be difficult to keep track of everything you own. Apple AirTag is a small, affordable Bluetooth tracking device that can be placed on or inside your bag or luggage, or attached to your pet’s collar, keys, or other easily lost items. It pairs seamlessly with your iPhone, so you can use the Find My app to find your AirTags and belongings. But to get the most out of your AirTag, it’s worth investing in the best AirTag accessories like keychains, AirTag mounts, holders, and cases. These add-ons…
I highly recommend reading Absolute Power #4 before reading DC All In Special. This book sets the groundwork for why DC heroes implement these ideas. Our own David Brook sat down with Scott Snyder and Wes Craig and gave us some great insights to add to their work. After reading that interview and the All In Special, I knew the creatives were really “All In.” Fans have experienced several DC Comics initiatives, but how is this different from the New 52, Rebirth, and Dawn of DC?dc comicsAll In Special is very interactive. As you may know, this article will be…
You’re not alone. The PlayStation Network is currently facing issues, with people being kicked out of matches and games crashing all over the world. As reported by Downdetector, the issue occurred just after 8pm ET tonight, September 30th. Sony Interactive Entertainment has not yet issued a statement regarding the issue, but it has updated its PlayStation Network status page to indicate that several services are down.Users cannot sign in, create new accounts, or edit account details on PS5, PS4, PS Vita, or PS3. You also cannot perform account maintenance on the web. Similarly, you can’t stream games on the web…
Updated Sept. 30, 7:28 p.m. ET: At 7:18 p.m. ET, the company tweeted that its engineers had resolved the issue. The original story was updated twice with a statement from Verizon after publication and continues below.Verizon Mobile customers reported widespread outages across the United States on Monday. Starting around 9:30 a.m. ET, hundreds of thousands of people reported problems with the mobile service on Downdetector, which tracks user-submitted outage reports. The volume of reports jumped to about 105,000 at 11:20 a.m., but was still at about 59,000 at 12:52 p.m.Many claimed they were unable to make or receive phone calls…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Monday fined GM’s autonomous vehicle division, Cruise, $1.5 million. The fine was imposed for omitting key details in an October 2023 crash in which one of the company’s self-driving cars struck and dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.Mr. Cruz was initially fined for filing several incomplete reports. NHTSA’s report requires pre-crash, crash, and post-crash details, but the company filed the report without providing important details. The pedestrian was dragged 20 feet by the vehicle at approximately 7 mph and suffered serious injuries. The company ultimately released a 100-page report from a law…