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Ask dozens of comic experts to their favorite creators and most, if not all of that dozen, are going to list Alan Moore among their favorites. Creator creator Moore is often believed to be one of the best things to write in media, and now some of his earliest works have been collected for the first time. Moore’s 2000 ad stories are collected by the publisher on a new hardcover omnibus. This is a series that presents almost all of the author’s works published in iconic British magazines. It also includes the story of the “lost” Moore, which has not…
It may be a little bit and far in between, but often, bad ideas have good ideas…or two. The publisher announced a significant presence at this year’s New York Comic Con. Pinning the publisher’s NYCC plan is the exclusive release of a large convention, including the full Hank Howard, a new release of Pizza Detective. Hero Trade; And the end. Each comes with a reversible dust jacket specifically for the convention, with complete art and design on each side. Only 50 of each Hyper-Limited Hardcover Collection available in Bad Ideas Booth #4451 are available. “It’s beautifully designed with stunning art,…
Alright, Marvel faithful, it’s another Wednesday which means it’s time for another Marvel Rundown, The Beat’s weekly review column of the latest from the House of Ideas. This week’s spotlight is on the new(ish) Ghost Rider team-up book, Spirits of Violence by Sabir Pirzada and Paul Davidson, but more importantly, we also talk about some strange editorial decisions. And, as always, we’ve got the Rapid Rundown from the rest of the team. As always, The Beat wants to hear from you, True Believers! Tell us what you think of this week’s Marvel Comics! Shout us out in the comment section…
This week: We went back to school with Gotham Academy – 1st Grade #1. Plus, check in on the wider DC Universe/DC Absolute Universe with new issues with Batman and Absolute Superman, and an absolute evil one-shot! Note: The review below contains spoilers. If you need quick spoiler purchase/pass recommendations for the manga in question, please see the bottom of the article for the final verdict. Gotham Academy – 1st Grade #1 Story: Brenden Fletcher, Becky Croonan, Carl KirschleScript: Brenden FletcherArtist: Marco FerrariColorist: Yves de la CruzLetter: Steve Ones Gotham Academy has a special place in my heart. When it…
In this week’s Wednesday Comics Reviews, the team reviews the Adventure Time: Bubbline College Special from Caroline Cash, the return of Kill All Immortals, Godzilla going to space, and much more! Plus, Ensign’s Log, FOC Watch and The Prog Report! Adventure Time Bubbline College Special #1 Writer/Artist: Caroline CashLetterer (Pages 44-45): Shawn LeeCover Artists: Caroline Cash, Robyn Smith, Chloé StawskiPublisher: Oni Press Review by Samantha Puc Adventure Time is rich in alternate dimensions, and The Bubbline College Special #1 offers another delightful take on the romance between Princess Bonnibel Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen. Written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winning PeePee PooPoo creator Caroline Cash, this…
After just two issues, the comic courier became important to the hearts of people who liked the comic journalism in printed form. The editors of Tiffany Bab have gathered the best authors about comics, creating fun and informative publications that can be worn in hand, folded, placed on shelves, shaved again, and read a little more. And now the third issue is running! The A2#3 Kickstarter announced by BABB is on sale today. There are details. All bonuses are available. You can also get topic ideas from the front page above. Comic Courier is a two-time tabloid-sized newspaper per year…
Marvel Comics has announced that The Invisible Woman’s Vallainous Alter-Ego, Malice and Mistress of Hate are making their comeback at Fantastic Four #6 in December. The new arc of Ryan North and Humberto Ramos’ running, entitled “The Invincible Woman,” will see the first family encounter another cosmic variant of Sue who succumbed to her demon. Check out the newly revealed overview and variant cover of the issue of Leirix below. Fantastic Four #6 (2025) Variant Cover by Leirix “Get Sue Storm, Gactus says!” When the hidden message in the structure of reality is deciphered, Sue Storm becomes the most wanted…
Image credits: Image comics Look at that shining cover. You can actually feel the 80s hair metal oozing out from the pages, right? In the most unexpected return, Cold Slither (a band formed by Zartan and his Dreadnoks in the GI Joe Animation Show to take over the world using subliminal messaging) was given their own one-shot comic book. What readers are asking is connected to the universe of energy? Is it important when it shakes so much? Just for the record, I consulted my magical 8 balls about this. The answer to the Energon Universe’s continuity question was “Don’t…
Maybe you had to be there for Ever Niebel’s exploits, but Daredevil in the ’70s, when you jumped over Canyon and other things and rode a motorcycle was bigger than life where the act was easily translated into comics. Niebal – Born Robert Craig Niebel – has won a series of biocomics from Apple Prize-winning author Rylend Grant (Jump and the Peacekeeper), artist Dave Acosta (Terroir, Elvira, Dragon), Letterer HDE, Editor Lenelunson, Rayby Arabs, Flops, John Pent, Editor Raves, John Pent, Editor Raves, John Pent, Editor Raves, and Fruze. Each issue highlights the epic stunts from Niebal’s stranger’s fictional life.…
Zainab Akhtar’s annual short box comic fair, All-Digital’s Indie Comics Convention, will launch tomorrow, October 1, 2025. The convention will be held until October and until Halloween. Featuring over 100 comic creators, the event will help connect independent artists with new readers. According to the event’s website, “The purpose of the fair is to act as a creative driving force for artists to create something new. It is to provide a platform for fresh, unique, independent comics. Short Box Comic Fair Poster The Short Box Comic Fair will open at 8am UK time on October 1st and close at 8pm…