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Jim Lee 1-in-500 Foil Variant from Batman #1. Source: eBay As we reported yesterday, this week’s release of Batman #1 has been complicated by some retailers and those jumping over guns to break road schedules. The Matt Fraction/Jorge Jiménez team debuted, the “Blind As a Bat” edition, is a special polybag version that included a random foil variant cover. The “Common” cover was a wraparound by Jimenez, Andy Kubert, David Aja, Frank Cree Ousan, Gabriele Del Cott, J. Scott Campbell, Mark Silberty, Julian Tortino Tedesco, Jim Lee and Stanley “Altogarm” Lau. However, there were also rare variations: 1-in-500 Jim Lee…
The last Kaiju fell. The suit was tidyed up. And Sentai’s dream disappeared into my memory. Shin Zero is a requiem of forgotten heroes, both a homage to the myths that shaped them. Today, AIPT can share previews of your projects. This project remains on Kickstarter for seven days. Magnetic Press and French Design House Label 619 cooked a powerful new graphic novel by acclaimed creators Mathieu Bablet (Shangri-La, Carbon & Silicon) and Guillaume Singelin (Frontier, PTSD). Set 20 years after the final battle of Kaiju, Shin Zero follows Warren, Nikki, Herois, Satoshi and Sophia. Their legacy remains only in…
As announced during San Diego Comic-Con last July, author Jean Lun Yang and artist Freddie E. Williams II will take over the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles title from IDW on December 13th this year. Just like when publishers resumed their books last year, we can expect some major promotions. As expected, today IDW announced the TMNT blind bag variant cover for this issue. Each will be available for $4.99 and feature art will be available by All-Star comic creators, including Daniel Warren Johnson, Kevin Eastman, David Nakayama and more. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 Blind Bag, Art by Freddie…
Dynamite has announced an updated pricing that will be enabled when the latest Vampirella Kickstarter campaign wrap is wrapped. Fans can still order after the campaign ends, but to get the best price, collectors are advised to pledge now before the costs go up. The concept of variant blind bags in comic books has been a hot topic these days, and comes after the hugely successful Battle Beast #1 blind bags from IDW, DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Here’s how the tier changes once the campaign is over: ♦ Vampirella blind bag: $100 Now → $125 after closing ♦Vampirella Original…
Next week, Lerner’s Graphic Universe imprint releases the inventor Steve Mushin’s graphic novel Ultrawild: An Acearsious Plan, a bold plan on earth. Today, Beat has an exclusive book preview. The book gives a creative but plausible view of how to actively deal with climate change. Here’s the complete explanation: Maverick inventor Steve Mushin tackles climate change and works on a scientifically plausible avalanche of inventions to rebuild cities and save the planets. Dive into his brain as he designs a sewer submarine that filters water with habitat printing robot birds and habitat printing, calculates how far a compost cannon can…
This December marks the beginning of a bold new chapter in the ongoing series of bestselling teen mutant ninja turtles. Eisner Award-winning author Jean Rune Yang (Superman Destroys the Clan, American-born Chinese, Avatar: The Last Airbender) is working with fan favorite artist Freddie E. Williams II (Batman/TMNT, Godzilla vs. the mighty Morphin Power Ranger) to drive away the fresh story of Hale It Off for #13. To make it even more special, IDW has gathered a roster of All-Star Artists to create a stunning lineup of covers perfect for gifts and collecting. To celebrate the milestone, IDW offers special blind…
The Undead is back to haunt Marvel heroes this October with a brand new wave of variant covers from Marvel Zombie! Landing in the comic shop in time for Halloween, these ten horrifying covers rethink some of Marvel’s most iconic characters as terrifying, flesh-starved monsters. They guarantee you to twist, chill, and writhe, thanks to the artistic talents of today’s top. Variations will arrive along with the release of the Marvel Zombie: Red Band, the Five Islands Limited Series from September 17th. Under Marvel’s new red band imprint, writers Ethan S. Parker and artists Griffin Sheridan and Yanbazarudore push the…
Next winter, Papercuts will take readers into a fantastic and magical world, with Beat having an exclusive first look. It debuted in February, and is a Memories of Tamia and the Dragon, Vol. 1 Written by David Braña and drawn by Pahito, 1 begins a new series about a human girl and her amazing new friend Sosooot. Here’s the complete overview: Little Tamia and her father must overcome difficult times in their lives. To do so, they decided to spend their summer holidays in Damal, a beautiful town with no delicious pastries, a mysterious shopkeeper and technology. On their first…
Marvel’s 2025 Stormbreakers are set to showcase their artistic talent this November. Inspired by iconic moments like Spider-Man’s black suit debut in Spider-Man #252, and by the timing to celebrate Venom’s brand new look, which arrived this December with Venom #252. Each design reflects today’s Stormbreaker’s unique vision, proving why they are some of the most exciting artists in today’s comics. The current Stormbreakers lineup includes Alessandro Cappuccio (Moon Knight, Ultimate Wolverine), Nessodias (Daredevil: Black Armor, X-Men), Simone Dieo (X-Men of the Apocalypse), Juan Frigari (ultimates, invincible Iron man), gurihiru (jeff, jeff, jeff, jeff, jeff, jeff) Spider-Man: incursion, dark x-men),…
DC will return to New York Comics Con 2025 from Thursday, October 9th to Sunday, October 12th, bringing you a multi-level booth (#4365) packed with comics, animation, games, collectibles and more. This year, DC continues its 100-year Superheroes Celebration by highlighting the publisher’s first decades from 1935-1945. Fans can grab a free Daily Planet newspaper on show floors designed in 1940s style. You can showcase vintage-inspired ads and art, the exclusive look of upcoming DC comics, and a full schedule of panels and events. Panels and programming NYCC will host a full weekend of Can Can-Miss DC programming. Thursday, October…