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It’s a bold new era for IDW’s half-shell heroes, including his own comic series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Shredder-headlined Terrapin’s perennial enemy. TMNT: Shredder, written by Dan Watters (Lucifer) as art by Michel Bandini (Batman incorporated), follows Orok Saki as he begins to rebuild power in the Underworld of New York criminals, although this time without the support of the Foot Clan. For TMNT: Shredder #2 will be drawing part of the problem next month with artist Sidcotein along with Bandini. Beat is proud to have Kotain’s ink interior page drawn by Kotain available on October 15th, 2025 from…
DC Comics and Penguin Random House Audio have announced a new full-cast audio adaptation of Mark Waid and Alex Ross’ legendary 1996 series Kingdom Come, directed by Dirk Maggs. The new drama adaptation, scheduled for release on November 18th, 2025, will showcase the original scores by over 30 actors, sound effects and James Honeygan (who previously worked with Magus on the Sandman Audiobook). Audiobook cover featuring Alex Roth’s art When the kingdom comes, we see another future where our heroes have retired. But their Koichi has brought crimes at bay by non-heroic groups. That justice makes them as immoral and…
Like Crave, the creator’s previous work, Maria Llovet’s first artificial issue sets up something like a lonely Hearts app straight from Black Mirror, although it feels pretty close to reality. Users can order ideal Android dates programmed with favorite personality traits, values, and even select kinks. Of course, by the end of this first issue, things will be in order – and I’m already completely sucked in. This first issue does a great job of making readers invest in the mechanics of the first date (no pun intended). The interaction between Clara and her new Bo is sweet and awkward,…
Welcome to another edition of Fantastic Five, the best comic celebration of the week on Friday celebration! This week we saw some historic renewals and excellent one-shots. Let’s go to the book! The Week’s Best Comics: September 3, 2025 #5: Blood Honey #1 “Blood Honey” #1 Review: Love is Burning Blood Honey is one great story you want more, especially if you’re a fan of Heathers, Wednesday, or especially YA stories with an average edge. Read the full review of Nathan Simmons! #4: JSA #11 “JSA” #11 reunites heroes but offers better While the penultimate issue isn’t actually a climax,…
IDW Publishing is continuing its momentum this fall. From the city of New York to the vastness of the universe, to Godzilla’s own shadow, the publisher offers readers a diverse lineup that highlights how widespread the storytelling has become. Next Monday’s Final Order Cutoff (FOC) includes the debut issue and two hotly expected follow-ups. Today, we are exclusively revealing previews of all three letters and colors: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #1, Godzilla: Dead Zone #2, Star Trek: A Strange New World – Seed of Salvation #2. Godzilla: Escape Dead Zone #2 On sale: September 17, 2025Exclusive: Preview with…
A study conducted by UK-based international analytics firm Yougov shows that about half of UK adults think cartoons are the territory of children. According to the YouGov report: “In recent years, people have been increasingly debating about ‘children’. That keeps people up to the hobbies and interests that children have grown up… For some, this is just juvenile. Have fun as well. ” addition: “In many other hobbies and activities voted, Brits are more divided. For example, Lego divides between 49% and 48% whether they are primarily for children or for children or adults. The study asked a panel of…
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…