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Dark Horse Books has announced the latest story arc in the epic saga of Grendel Comics, “Grendel: Devil’s Crucible – Defiance,” in a single, complete volume. The hardcover, available on March 4, 2025, will include issues #1-4.So, what kind of game is Grendel: Devil’s Crucible—Defiance?Grendel Prime has returned home after years of searching the cosmos for a replacement Earth, but things are not the same as when he left. The remaining human population in this post-apocalyptic world is ruled by the Necrolords, and all things Grendel are banned! Grendel Prime must hide his true identity as he explores his suddenly…
Traditionally, the biggest AR/VR events of the year have gone by two names: Oculus Connect and Facebook Connect. But whatever the name, Meta’s fall event is the main showcase for the company’s latest and greatest achievements in the virtual and mixed reality space. Just like last year, the biggest news coming out of Meta Connect 2024 can be predicted by just two acronyms: AI and AR.Like other big tech companies this year, Meta will be eager to show how it will remain relevant in an AI-driven future. And seven months after the launch of Apple’s Vision Pro, which coincided with…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has signed a deal to use Google Cloud’s Vertex AI to generate subtitles for its programming across platforms. WBD claims that the company’s Caption AI system will enable it to significantly reduce production time and costs, while also improving the accuracy of subtitles for US audiences.The technology will initially be used on unscripted programming, including news, sports and reality shows on Max, CNN, Discovery+, etc. WBD claims the system can reduce subtitling time by up to 80% and subtitling costs by up to 50%. While a level of human review will remain for quality assurance, the…
The Toxic Avenger has had a bigger impact on the comics world than people realize, and a lot of that comes from its conception in New Jersey in the ’80s. Thanks to the cult status of the films made by Troma, the B-movie studio that launched the career of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, DC Films), and the comic book boom of the ’90s, the time was perfect for The Toxic Avenger to make a comeback, so its success on AHOY shouldn’t be a surprise, especially for someone who grew up in New Jersey during that time. To celebrate,…
Fall is officially here, and it’s time to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and a portable gaming console. If you’re looking for something new, or haven’t bought one yet, check out the Nintendo Switch OLED. The device is currently on sale for $300, a 14 percent discount from $350. The discount is available on Woot for five days or while supplies last. Woot is owned by Amazon, so Prime members get free standard shipping (but Amazon’s return policy doesn’t apply).The Nintendo Switch OLED was released in 2021 as a minor upgrade over the original 2017…
Oni Press is releasing the highly anticipated debut, CALAVERA, PI. Created by acclaimed cartoonist Marco Finnegan (Morning Star, Night People), the comic is released just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month and is a stylish take on the mystery genre. “The story begins in Los Angeles, where the Roaring Twenties are at their height, jazz is taking over the clubs, Hollywood starlets are the talk of the town, and the Latin lover mystique is the latest craze,” said Finnegan when asked to describe the series. “At its center is private investigator Juan Calavera, the City of Angels’ best detective. His…
For nearly 30 years, the Violator has been a major thorn in Spawn’s side. Created by Todd McFarlane, the Violator debuted in Image Comics’ Spawn #2 and quickly established himself as a worthy foe. Over the years, the demonic prankster has done some horrible things, from tormenting Spawn about his lost life with Wanda, to orchestrating Hell’s rule over Spawn, and even masterminding Spawn’s temporary death in issue #100. And now, in Violator: Origin #1, it’s finally revealed how one of Hell’s most terrifying demons was born. This six-issue miniseries takes us from Heaven to his banishment to Earth. Helmed…
Infographics are a technological innovation that has revolutionized the news industry — in this case, for the better. The best infographics help you visualize difficult concepts or illustrate data that may seem too abstract. But like any tool, infographics can sometimes be overused and applied to topics that aren’t worth creating just because they’re trendy and look cool.Marvel Super Graphics: A Visual Guide to the Marvel Comics Universe, published by Chronicle Books, falls into the latter category, but is that necessarily a negative?Stripped down to its essentials, Marvel Super Graphics can be thought of as a visually beautiful, yet discursive,…
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers have taken part in numerous crossovers since their run at BOOM! Studios, including two showdowns with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a clash with the Justice League. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Usagi Yojimbo #1 may be their most unconventional yet… but it’s not the kind of unconventional you’d expect.The story begins with Miyamoto Usagi tasked with defending a temple from bandits seeking an artifact called the Dragon’s Eye. Meanwhile, the Power Rangers are mysteriously teleported into Usagi’s world, where they find themselves battling one of Rita Repulsa’s monsters. As the Rangers get used to a…
In DEPROG (pronounced “dee-prawg”), written by Tina Horn, illustrated by Lisa Sterle, colored by Gab Contreras, lettered & designed by Apparatus Revolution and with covers by Dani, readers will be introduced to dyke detective Tate Debs as she investigates a cult that plunges some surprising depths of depravity. Today, on September 24, 2024, the trade paperback collection of DEPROG is available at your local comic shop. The Beat caught up with Horn and Sterle over Zoom to learn more about what went into putting this heavily noir-influenced story of kink, cults and detective work together. This interview has been edited…