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When he took over with issue #1,062 in July 2022, Ram V was on the verge of transforming Detective Comics into a “gothic opera,” and in the process, thanks to his efforts and the work of artists such as Guillem March, Riccardo Federici, and Ivan Reis (among many others), Detective Comics reached a recent high point in both story and overall artistry. But all good things must come to an end, and Ram V is gone with the recently released Detective Comics issue #1,089.But who will follow such a bold performance? How about Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin? They’ll officially…
DC Comics has released their full solicitations information for titles scheduled to ship in December 2024. Among DC‘s offerings for the month are a number of new All In launches, including Ram V and Evan Cagle‘s The New Gods, Al Ewing and Steve Lieber‘s Metamorpho, The Element Man, and Christopher Cantwell and Sean Izaakse‘s Challengers of the Unknown. All that and much more ahead in the full DC Comics December 2024 solicitations. Check out all the information and cover images below. (Click images to enlarge) JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #2Written by MARK WAIDArt and cover by DAN MORAVariant covers by SIMONE…
The PS5 Pro is an improvement over the four-year-old standard model with enhanced internal features. The upgrade starts with a GPU with 67% more compute units and 28% faster RAM. These will triple (up to) PS5’s ray tracing performance, allowing for more flashy lighting, reflections, and shadows. With the PS5 Pro, Sony is introducing an AI-powered answer to Nvidia’s DLSS called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). Built for 4K TVs and displays, the technology upgrades low-resolution frames to “stunningly detailed” Ultra HD graphics. The console also promises more stable frame rates (with fewer graphics sacrifices) and support for 60Hz and…
Alex Paknadel and Justin Mason’s Sentinels miniseries, which debuted in October as part of Marvel Comics’ relaunch of X-Men titles, “From the Ashes,” offers a new perspective on the famous X-Men threat. It’s bold and provocative, challenges what people expect from a book with a title like Sentinels, and goes much deeper than you might imagine. The Beat asked Paknadel a few questions, which you can read below. An alternate cover for Sentinels #1 by Jeremy Wilson. Jared Bird: Hi, Alex. Thank you so much for your time today. Alex Paknadel: Thanks for having me! Bird: Your new book with…
Earlier this year, writer and editor Pornsak Pichetshot announced The Horizon Experiment, a five-part one-shot series in which Pichetshot will collaborate with A-list comics artists and writers from television, literature, and film. Each book will feature “original protagonists inspired by pop culture icons and marginalized backgrounds in popular genres.” The project is off to a bang with The Horizon Experiment: The Manchurian #1.Created by Pichechot in collaboration with artists Terry and Rachel Dodson and letterer Jeff Powell, The Manchurian follows Calvin, a Chinese James Bond who carries out covert missions in America for the enemy. But there’s far fewer volcano…
Just in time for the Halloween season, Creepshow, an extension of the Shudder TV show, returns with Creepshow Vol. 1. 3 The first in the highly addictive Image Comics series. We present two fascinating stories. One is titled “Let ‘Er Trip” by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Kagan McLeod, and the other is “Scrimshaw” by writer, artist and letterer James Stokoe.In this issue, The Creep brings you two nightmarishly entertaining stories. Chip Zdarsky’s “Let ‘Er Trip” follows Jane Miller, a helicopter parent struggling with her relationship with her daughter Mary. When Mary turned 18 and decided to leave home, Jane…
Independent publisher Goats Flying Press on Thursday announced four new titles, including a graphic novel by cartoonist Juni Ba and letterer Aditya Vidhikaru. The Brooklyn-based publisher plans to release all four books in 2025, which it is calling the Year of the Goat. In addition to Ba and Bidikar’s books, the lineup includes a horror one-shot set in 1983, the start of a new volume of Scales and Scoundrels, and the first issue of a three-part sci-fi horror comedy. Complete author credits, specs, and plot summaries for all four books can be found at the bottom of this post. Today’s…
According to a press release from LG and a report from FlatpanelsHD, LG has started showing screensaver ads on all of its smart TVs, including its more expensive OLED models, which appear before the regular screensaver starts.One of FlatpanelsHD’s reviewers discovered third-party ads on top of ads for LG’s own streaming channels. According to LG, the screensaver ads will appear “on your LG Smart TV’s home screen, LG Channels and throughout your content store.” They’re currently on by default, but can be disabled in settings. LG Advertising SolutionsLG did not advertise this new “feature” to the public, but did promote…
Google’s latest 4th generation Nest Learning Thermostat has been launched just one month after the product’s launch. The device is $20 off via Wellbots, bringing the price down to $260. Just enter the code “20ENGNLT4” at checkout. This is a record low price, especially since it was just released.This is not an iterative improvement to the previous Nest Learning Thermostat. Completely redesigned with a new look and many updated features. The LCD display is 60% larger than the one found on older 3rd generation devices, and has a curved front so you can no longer see the bezel. The whole…
Hellboy: The Crooked Man will reportedly skip a theatrical release in the US, with the new film set to hit theaters on Tuesday, October 8th (Monday at 9pm PST) and is currently available for digital pre-order on Amazon. Directed by Brian Taylor and written by Hellboy co-creator Mike Mignola in collaboration with Christopher Golden, Hellboy: The Crooked Man marks the second reboot of the film series. Based on the 2008 miniseries of the same name by Mignola and Richard Corben, the film tells the story of a young Hellboy (Jack Kesy) in the 1950s, investigating disturbing events in rural Appalachia.…