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Hosted by Mad Cave The Phantom began as a comic strip for newspapers that preceded Superman. However, the latest incarnation is becoming the latest title for Mad Cave Studios. Written by Ray Fawkes and drawn by Russell Mark Olson, Phantom #1 will arrive at the local comic shop (LCS) from September 24, 2025. To celebrate the imminent release, Comics Beat got caught up in an email with King Feature author Fawkes, editors Sarah Brunstad and Berit Ginsberg. Here’s what we learned about the exciting upcoming series: Avery Kaplan: Sarah, how did you become involved in editing the Phantom? Sarah Brunstad:…
According to a September 9, 2025 announcement in the Hollywood Reporter, Harbourview Equity Partners, Polarity and The Steward Family have invested $30 million in Lion Forge Entertainment, one of North America’s “a small number of large black-owned entertainment studios.” It appears on both networks and has recently been renewed for the second season. Lion Forge Animation was founded in 2019 by David Steward II, son of technology billionaire David Steward. It was rebranded in 2023 as Lion Forge Entertainment. Lion Forge aims to create more stories with authentic, diverse voices with animations of all ages and live action content. News…
Rebellion has announced Ramzee and Claude TC’s Rex Power-Invasion of the Fear Bugs as the latest title in the Allages Monster Fun Collection. The 144-page graphic novel featuring a teenage boy who stands up against a dinosaur bounty operator and a crazy scientist (with an army of alien parasites) is scheduled to be released on March 11, 2026. Summary of the book press release: “Rex is a descendant of the mighty Tyrannosaurus alien and an accomplished bounty hunter. One of his bounties, the crazy alien scientist Zaldachs – the escape, Rex is forced to crash his ship on Earth. “Once…
Popverse Reports DC Comics has cancelled orders for all upcoming issues in the new Red Hood series written by Gretchen Felker-Martin. In a statement, the publisher stated: “D.C. Comics places the highest value on creators and communities and confirms the right to peaceful and individual expressions of personal perspectives. Posts or public comments that can promote hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct.” DC’s statement is vague, but it comes hours after Felker Martin was banned from Bruski. Obviously, on these comments about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk (31-year-old who died after being shot at…
DC Comics pulls out plugs from the new Red Hood series and has been announced as a spinoff of Batman’s mature leader. It’s just one problem. Red Food #1 hit the store on September 10th, but DC notified retailers that #2, #3 orders have been cancelled with future installments orders. Also, retailers will be credited for all copies of issue #1, including those already sold. Future issues have already been removed from League of Comic Geeks. Originally announced in July 2025, Red Hood was intended to be a continuous monthly series set in the main DC universe. The plot features…
Next month, when Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton and Abel launch a brand new Rogue Sun arc, Spawnmania and the massive Veveres will clash. Kicking off with Rogue Sun #30, this issue marks a milestone moment with the arrival of Todd MacFarlane’s iconic medieval spawn. The story is flashed back in 1383. There, John of York (known as the medieval spawn) comes out to destroy a terrifying creature called withered ones. But he is not the only person in the hunt. Caleb Hawthorne, the legendary knight Sun, and his squire also joined the pursuit, causing an epic conflict between two of…
Certainly, there are many great comics released every week. But sometimes its most special title hits the shelf, and it feels like you’re watching memorable talent step up or combine cultural moments. It’s a very often edgy, heartfelt little book called Blood Honey, the latest in author artist Shawn Peacock. The stars of Blood Honey are Vanessa de la Mora and Edgar St. Clair, the most popular couples in the “Burton-style” world at Manderray Reserve High School. But rather than being in love with young (and really climbing the high school hierarchy as the king and queen of Homecoming), Vanessa…
Series co-writer Joseph Illidge teases how explosive the showdown is. “This is a battle that we promised readers from day one! Both Blood Letter and Spawn are former spies. Tim and I knew we had to mix the atrocities with a bit of diving. Tasha Thornwall from Blood Letter is Haitian and South American, so she spawns with Creole magic and speaks in her native language. There is no translation here. You see these two mystics in battle from afar, so the strength of the words associated with their actions tell you what you need to know. Storytelling by artist…
Oni Press, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, is the first issue in a six-part series that spins directly from Rick and Morty: The End #1, this summer’s Rick and Morty vs. The Universe event. This time, Rick and Morty don’t just stand up to impossible odds. They stare at the literal end of everything, including each other. And yes, the title means exactly what it’s saying. After more than a decade of adventure and over 100 issues, the end begins here, and is brought to life by writer Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artist Jarrett Williams (Speed…
Disney’s iconic 1994 film The Lion King returns to a new comic series published by Dynamite Comics from author/artist Edwingalmon, which will be released on November 12th, 2025. The Lion King marks Garmon’s writing debut, having previously performed artwork and covers for multiple dynamite titles such as Lilo & Stitch, Stitch, Giantsize Wacky Races, The Terminator, and Thundercats: Cheetara. “It’s a humble experience to have the honor and opportunity to work together proudly in the Lion King franchise. This is where my childhood imagination meets my adult craftsmanship and I hope people are really enjoying the stories we cooked!” Garmont…