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Timothy Zahn, author of arguably the most important Star Wars Expanded Universe arc of all time, would turn heads if he were to write a new title featuring his iconic villain. The novel was released in 2018 and received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics, so its adaptation into comic book format boded well. Like most of these reworkings, the Star Wars: Thrawn Alliance graphic novel captures the main thrust of the storyline well enough, accompanied by some very beautiful artwork, but it feels like an abbreviated summary of the book with a questionable ending.The story takes place under…
Google has reportedly offered to sell its AdX advertising marketplace to quell monopoly concerns in the EU. According to Reuters, European publishers have rejected Google’s proposal, arguing that the company needs to sell more assets to resolve conflicts of interest in its online advertising business. Lawyers specializing in antitrust litigation said this is the first time Google has offered to sell assets in response to such a lawsuit.Despite the proposed sale, Google has publicly remained firm about its ad tech business. “As we’ve said before, the European Commission’s lawsuit against our third-party display advertising products is based on a misinterpretation…
Stan Lee often said that the Marvel universe is a reflection of the world outside our windows, a place where the anxieties of its characters very much match our own. These characters are rooted in identity and insecurity, and they’re not shallow enough to be dismissed simply by their image of spandex. It also helped that most of the characters were New York natives, and their civilian lives were familiar to their New York-born creators. Peter Parker’s rent was like anyone else’s.Marvel ComicsSome of The Incredible Hulk’s early failure may have to do with the book’s incredibly unfamiliar nature. Set…
Venom Modern Era Epic Collection: Shiver was a fun read on a rainy Seattle afternoon, but unfortunately, it was an experience that was largely forgettable from the moment I put the book down. Frankly, the art by Francisco Herrera, Paco Medina, and Skottie Young is all compelling, evocative, and terrifying, and Daniel Way’s writing is solid. But beyond the fun art, this collection is incredibly convoluted and confusing. At its core, Shiver is a book about humans experiencing otherworldly horrors at the hands of the Klyntar symbiote, but it never really focuses on Venom or Mania as thinking, complex characters.To…
As teased yesterday, Marvel Comics has revealed that each week in January will feature a new What If…? Galactus storyline, with a different hero taking on the Herald’s duties. Heroes who will be powering up include Hulk, Gambit, Moon Knight, Rogue and Spider-Gwen. The new cosmic look is being designed by visionary Silver Surfer artist Ron Lim.The creative team includes Mat Groom and Lan Medina, Josh Trujillo and Manuel Garcia, Alex Segura and Scot Eaten and Cam Smith, Ann Nocenti and Stephen Byrne, Kalinda Vasquez and Daniel Picciotto.Please see the application details and cover below.What if Galactus transformed into the…
Writer Benjamin Percy’s latest Ghost Rider volume concluded the limited series Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance, a wild miniseries that sees The Hood capture the demon Zarathos and strip Johnny Blaze of his powers, but both make sacrifices to restore the status quo. Percy gives the series a strong ending, and now writer Sabir Pirzada and artist Sean Damien Hill continue the legend and legacy of Ghost Rider in this new five-issue limited series. What awaits readers in this adventure? Marvel ComicsThere’s a lot of setup in this issue. The Ghost Rider action you see is perfectly captured in the preview.…
Apple (Apple)Apple released the new iOS 18 on Monday, which can be installed on all compatible iPhones. Here’s how to download and install the new update. iOS 18 is already installed on the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models (see our iPhone 16 Pro review), which will be available on September 20. However, not all iPhones can run iOS 18, and even those that can, don’t have all the features of the new Apple Intelligence features.This layering of updates isn’t new. Typically, every year, some older iPhone models are removed from Apple’s iOS eligibility list. Last year, for…
Game Devs of Color Expo 2024 kicks off on Wednesday. Now in its ninth year (and fourth as an all-virtual conference), the event celebrates and highlights creators of color in the games industry. Today’s event’s Direct livestream will feature over 30 new game announcements and updates (plus a matching Steam sale!). You can watch the stream here starting at 4pm ET.Today’s Direct will include “exclusive reveals, the latest releases, and other updates” and showcase creators from around the world and across industries.The event is organized by Game Devs of Color, a nonprofit that has run the conference every year since…
If you grew up in the NES or SNES era, you’ll be overjoyed to know that one of the best video game crossovers since Marvel vs. Capcom is available on the Nintendo Switch.Nintendo has announced that it’s adding four new SNES titles to its Switch Online service, including the 1993 fighting game Battletoads/Double Dragon. Featuring a trio of fly-swallowing characters and fighting duo Billy and Jimmy Lee, this unusual romp will see players traversing both games’ worlds and smashing their way through unique waves of fist-swinging foes.The crossover begins with the Evil Queen from the Battletoads world making a deal…
In 2016, prolific comic book writer Bryan Lee O’Malley of Scott Pilgrim fame teamed up with artist Leslie Hung to create Snotgirl. The series follows Lottie Parson, a fashion blogger plagued by her own inner demons. When she realizes that her glamorous public life hides the real Lottie – allergy-prone, friendless – she decides to embark on a journey to change herself. It’s been over four years since the final issue of the Snotgirl comic series was released. Needless to say, a lot has happened since then, and O’Malley has understandably had his hands full with a variety of projects,…