Keanu Reeves has been in bands for years, but for his new comic book series Brzrkr he’s leaning on a classic musician to tell the story: Etta James. In September 29’s Brzrkr #5 (opens in new tab), a new arc opens up with some low-key moments and music. Etta James’ …
Read More »An X-Men superteam assembles to fight Onslaught in X-Men: Onslaught Revelation
Krakoa has welcomed both friend and foe to the mutant sanctuary, but that open-door policy has also let something dangerous creep in – Onslaught. September 22’s X-Men: Onslaught Revelation #1 (opens in new tab) one-shot picks up right after August 18’s Way of X #5 (opens in new tab) as …
Read More »Marvel adding new ties to Captain America and Scarlet Witchs family – back in World War II
Return to the frontlines of World War 2 with Captain America and Bucky in the upcoming original graphic novel Captain America: The Ghost Army. The OGN is being published by Scholastic’s Graphix imprint, part of a line of Marvel OGNs launched in 2020. The story is written by YA novelist …
Read More »Fear State channels Batman Begins in Batman #113 preview
Man, there’s a lot of moving parts in the Batman Family of titles right now. DC is aggressively expanding the family tree with titles like Robin & Batman, Robins, Batgirls, I Am Batman, and Batman Beyond in the coming months, Batman Unlimited has become a somewhat under-the-radar yet essential Bat-title. …
Read More »THE RUSH delves into the horror of the Wild West this October
The allure of a quick buck and an overnight fortune can draw people into dangerous circumstances, and in the new Vault Comics series THE RUSH it brings them right into weird West horror. THE RUSH #1 primary cover (Image credit: Vault Comics) (opens in new tab) (THE RUSH is an …
Read More »Snoopy and the Peanuts gang return for annual celebrity golf tournament
Golf was a big part of the Peanuts comic strip and the life of its creator, the late Charles Schulz. That relationship lives on as the Schulz Celebrity Golf Classic returns on October 5. The 2021 Schulz Celebrity Golf Classic is a two-day golf event at the Mayacama Golf Club …
Read More »IDW moves comic book store distribution to Penguin Random House
IDW Publishing has announced plans to move its Direct Market comic book distribution from Diamond Comic Distributor to Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS) in an “exclusive, multi-year, worldwide” agreement, expanding the book publisher’s recently started comic book distribution operation. IDW’s move to PRHPS follows Marvel Comics’ announcement that it …
Read More »Evan Dorkin is taking a break from comic books
Writer/artist Evan Dorkin has announced via Twitter (opens in new tab) that he’s taking a break from comic books. The Milk & Cheese creator says this decision comes as he began “rethinking things as an aging old-timer.” (Evan is 56.) “I had a WFH writing gig but left it (amicably) …
Read More »December 2021 DC Comics revealed
DC is gearing up for the holiday season with the release of its December 2021 solicitations, gift-wrapping a ton of superhero action picked out just for you, the readers. December brings a major clash between two of DC’s core superhero teams, the Justice League and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Though …
Read More »Return to Gotham Academy in 2022 with a little Maps Mizoguchi action
After a three-year hiatus, Gotham Academy is back in session – but only for a brief moment (for now, at least). January 4’s Batman #119 will contain a surprise backup story featuring the Gotham Academy franchise’s Mia ‘Maps’ Mizoguchi back up to what we’ve come to love her for – …
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