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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Comics’ “Apocalypse Wars” Kicks Off In “Extraordinary X-Men”

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Last week at Comic-Con Experience in Brazil, Marvel Comics announced a new X-Men event with “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars.”

Now with the release of the X-Men: Apocalypse trailer, Marvel Comics has announced “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars” will kick off this coming March in the pages of Extraordinary X-Men #8.

Here is the cover and solicit info, with further info expected throughout the day on the other “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars” titles:

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN #8
JEFF LEMIRE (W) • HUMBERTO RAMOS (A/C)
“APOCALYPSE WARS” STARTS NOW!
Mutantkind is an endangered species once more. But what better way to ensure your people see the future…than to skip ahead right to it? As the mutant race’s last hope is jettisoned into the time stream, the Extraordinary X-Men make a startling discovery: the fate of their kind is about to fall into the hands of one of their most formidable adversaries — the immortal APOCALYPSE. Now, the X-Men race into a perilous future, desperate to reclaim what was taken from them…and completely unaware of the horrors that await them.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Now Marvel Changes Galactus

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Spoiler and images follow for this week’s Ultimates #2.

 

Say adios to another Marvel Cosmic character as you know him as it’s Galactus’ turn to get the royal cosmic shaft (plus, he’s a Fox studios-owned character).

This week’s issue of Ultimates #2 sees Galactus become — a good guy?!

I’ve actually always considered Galactus a bad guy as he kills planets and cares naught for the people living there. He’s just a big cosmic greedy gluttonous purple dude.

Actually, the argument is that Galactus is a force of nature and is just doing what he’s made to do, which is basically to balance out life and death (in the grand cosmic scheme of things). 

Regardless what you think of Galactus, Marvel has now turned the World Devourer on his head. Ultimates #2 sees Galactus become a life-giving force who can restore life to dead planets.

Happen to play the Marvel Contest of Champions video game?

Well, Blue Marvel uses Iso-8 – which is the new dues ex machina cosmic super-substance – and combines it with Galactus’ original birthing chamber to essentially reverse his powers. Now while we are all crying about how Galactus has changed, what results of Galactus becoming a life-giving force could be rather cool as Al Ewing could bring in the big cosmic heavyweights. With Galactus now a life-giver, the balance in the universe is obviously upset. So how will the universe go about restoring the balance? 

(Oh, yeah, and hey Marvel? How about adding a white guy to the team? I recommend Wendell Vaughn Quasar. He’s about as white bread as they come.)

Check out the images from Ultimates #2:

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Comic Book News

Rom The Spaceknight Makes Triumphant Return To Comics

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Rom the Space Knight Makes Triumphant Return to Comics!

IDW and Hasbro Proudly Present the Return of ROM
on Free Comic Book Day 2016

 

Rom the Space Knight began life as one of the first LED-driven action figures in the late 1970s, then went on to much more acclaim as a comic book hero. Now, removed from comics for over three decades, the character is being given new life in Rom the Space Knight, an all-new comic book series from IDW Publishing.
 
Rom the Space Knight #0 will make its debut on the first Saturday in May as IDW’s “Gold” offering for Free Comic Book Day. The annual FCBD event sees thousands upon thousands of comics from all publishers given away for free at participating comic shops. The comic will be co-written by IDW Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall and acclaimed comic-book/TV writerChristos Gage. Art on Rom #0 will be handled by David Messina, who will also be sharing artistic duties on the ongoing Rom series. The cover art for Rom #0 is by theWild Blue Yonder team of Zach Howard and Nelson Daniel.
 
“It’s no hyperbole for me to say that launching a newRom comic is one of the things we’ve most wanted to make happen for fans,” said Chris Ryall. “I know this because I’m one of them. The character has been absent from comics for too long and we can’t wait to introduce this all-new version to the world.”
 
Rom the Space Knight tells the story of Rom, a member of the benevolent Solstar Order and greatest of the Space Knights, interstellar soldiers in a centuries-old war with the Dire Wraiths. The Wraiths are a race of alien invaders who’ve destroyed many planets and infiltrated Earth for nefarious purposes.
 
Rom the Space Knight #0 will feature an introductory 10-page story of Rom’s arrival on Earth, an incident that sets up an ongoing Rom series launching in July 2016.
 
“Many people have only heard of Rom but that’s it,” continued Ryall. “And those that do know of his past iteration might have some preconceived notion of what this series will be. And while we can promise that the DNA of the character as established with the original toy remains intact, there will be surprises galore as people experience a new universe built entirely around Rom and company.”
 
As an added bonus, the issue will contain additional content including character sketches, creator interviews and a glimpse of things to come. This debut represents a major launch for IDW and Hasbro next year, and this special first story will be free throughout the universe next May!

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Comic Book News Marvel

FCBD 2016 Gold Titles Announced

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The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has selected the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s most anticipated annual event, Free Comic Book Day. FCBD takes place every year on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops worldwide with next year’s event taking place on May 7th, 2016.

The comics were carefully chosen by comic shop retailers on the FCBD Selection Committee and feature something for everyone from superheroes, to action-adventure, and all-ages favorites. The Gold Sponsor publishers include Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, Archie Comics, Bongo Comics, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment Titan Comics, Valiant Entertainment and Viz Media.

“This is a very exciting time for Free Comic Book Day as we celebrate our 15th anniversary, and we couldn’t be more thrilled at the selection of Gold level comics this year,” said Dan Manser, FCBD Marketing Director. “The Gold Sponsors, who comprise the top publishers in the comics industry, have really brought a lineup of top-quality titles for all ages and tastes. We hope that this will be our biggest year yet, and that fans new and old will flock to their local comic shops on May 7th to help us celebrate this milestone for comics!

This year’s Silver Sponsor comic books will announced on Wednesday, December 16th.  A complete listing of all fifty FCBD titles, including the twelve Gold Sponsor comic books and thirty-eight Silver Sponsor comic books, can be found in the January issue of Diamond Comic Distributors’ PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all comic book shops December 23rd, 2015.

For more FCBD news and updates, visit www.freecomicbookday.com.

Free Comic Book Day 2016: Gold Comics

 

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS| ARCHIE #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

BONGO COMICS| BONGO COMICS FREE-FOR-ALL FCBD 2016 EDITION

BOOM! STUDIOS| BOOM! STUDIOS SUMMER BLAST FCBD 2016 EDITION

DARK HORSE COMICS| DARK HORSE SERENITY/HELLBOY/ALIENS FCBD 2016 EDITION

DC COMICS| DC COMICS GOLD BOOK—FCBD 2016 EDITION

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT| BOB’S BURGERS FCBD 2016 EDITION

IDW PUBLISHING| ROM: SPACE KNIGHT #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION

IMAGE COMICS| CAMP MIDNIGHT FCBD 2016 EDITION

MARVEL COMICS| AVENGERS #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

TITAN COMICS| DOCTOR WHO: FOUR DOCTORS SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT| VALIANT 4001 A.D. SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

VIZ MEDIA/ PERFECT SQUARE| PERFECT SQUARE PRESENTS: POKÉMON POCKET COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION

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Jim Lee Draws Wonder Woman With WB Logo Shield

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Check out a totally awesome drawing of Wonder Woman by DC Comics co-publisher and superstar artist Jim Lee.

It’s unknown presently what the image is for, but it’s possible the Wonder Woman pic is a variant cover of some sort.

We also see that Jim Lee added the “WB” logo inside Wonder Woman’s shield.

Gal Gadot stars as the big screen version of Wonder Woman in Batman Vs. Superman and the upcoming standalone movie.

 

Almost done inking the head & hair which is the most critical part #wonderwoman #dccomics #deadlinetonite

Posted by Jim Lee on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

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Spoiler Returns In Batman #47

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Obvious spoilers for today’s issue of Batman #47 follow.

Quick recap: Bruce Wayne can’t remember being Batman, may not want to be Batman, and there’s a new Mech-Batman with Jim Gordon.

Today’s issue of Batman #47 sees lots of changes and things happen.

First up: The Batman mech suit gets blown to bits in a battle with Jim Gordon and Blossom:

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Then it’s revealed that the Joker is alive, who also apparently has amnesia. Note: When Batman and Joker last fought during Endgame, the two were both seemingly mortally wounded; however, a chemical was present that seeped into Bruce Wayne healing him and causing him to forget who he is. Now we see that same effect looks to have happened to Joker (or has it?).

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And here is the solicit for next issue:

Mr. Bloom’s seeds have grown into an army that may turn all of Gotham City against its new Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne meets a mysterious stranger who could start a chain of events no one can stop.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Comics Announces Civil War II

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In conjunction with the release of the Captain America: Civil War movie, Marvel Comics has announced a new Civil War II event which will be written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by David Marquez.

The series hits in 2016.

Via Marvel.com:

“The fun thing about CIVIL WAR [was] that the issues involved not only divided the heroes, they also divided the fans, to say nothing of the creative people,” reflects Tom Brevoort, editor of both series. “The attempt was to craft the conflict so that each side held a valid and defensible position, so that a reader could fundamentally agree with either one side or the other, with neither being painted as absolutely right or absolutely wrong. While the issues involved are different, we’ll be taking the same approach to CIVIL WAR II.”

“CIVIL WAR was a seismic event that demanded the attention of existing fans and created new ones because it tapped into the most pressing question of its day,” adds Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso. “CIVIL WAR II will do the same.”

“CIVIL WAR is rightly thought of by many as the landmark Marvel event and it’s a huge challenge to live up to the example set by Steve McNiven and [inker] Dexter Vines,” says Marquez. “Working on this book is a huge honor and an amazing opportunity to really push myself and show what I’m capable of artistically, and it’s also just great fun to get to pull out all the toys from the Marvel toy box!

“The creative team for CIVIL WAR set the bar for every following Marvel event, and I feel so lucky to be teamed up yet again with Brian Bendis and [colorist] Justin Ponsor. Having worked together over the past several years, first on MILES MORALES: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN and just recently on INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, We have really gelled as a team; it’s almost like we can finish each other’s’ sentences, creatively. Now we get to really show what we’re capable of on Marvel’s biggest stage and I can’t wait until everyone gets to see!”

“The original CIVIL WAR is one of the most important Marvel comics ever, and we are all very excited to have come up with what we hope is a story worthy of the title,” echoes Bendis. “If you are scared of earth shattering Marvel events where no one is safe…be afraid, be very afraid.”

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Comic Book News Marvel

New Mondo Thanos Poster

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Check out a new Thanos poster put out by the Mondo art house who is teaming with Marvel for a new officially licensed gallery show called “Snikt Bamf Thwip: A Celebration Of Marvel Comics.”

The Thanos poster is by artist Mike Mitchell and is part of the 145 new posters for the gallery, which takes place at  7pm on December 11eg at the Mondo Gallery, 4115 Guadalupe Street, Austin Texas (via io9). 

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Watch: DC Super Hero Girls “Hero of the Month: Poison Ivy”

Ccheck out the all-new DC Super Hero Girls animated short, Hero of the Month: Poison Ivy, which recently debuted on the DC Super Hero Girls website. In this week’s episode, Poison Ivy is named ‘Hero of the Month’ for all her heroic good deeds. 

Let’s hear it for Our Hero of the Month at Super Hero High: Poison Ivy! Not only has she rescued classmates, friends and strangers, but you’ll be amazed at how many sticky situations she’s stopped from getting worse! 

DC Entertainment also announced today new details for the upcoming DC Super Hero Girls original graphic novel, including the official title – DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: FINALS CRISIS. Joining the book’s writer Shea Fontana, artist Yancey Labat has been tapped to illustrate the story. For the full creative team line-up and on-sale details, see below:

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: FINALS CRISIS

Writer: Shea Fontana

Artist: Yancey Labat

Colorist: Monica Kubina

Letterer: Janice Chiang

On Sale Date: July 6, 2016 (comic book stores), July 12, 2016 (everywhere books are sold)

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Comics Announces Haunted Mansion #1

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THE HAUNTED MANSION #1 Brings Grim Grinning Ghosts to Marvel in 2016!

 

The world famous attraction haunts Marvel Comics in 2016! And its residents are just dying to meet you! Today, Marvel Entertainment and Walt Disney Imagineering are proud to announce THE HAUNTED MANSION #1, the newest blockbuster limited series coming in March! Step inside foolish mortals, as rising comic stars Joshua Williamson (Illuminati, Ghosted) and Jorge Coelho (Loki: Agent of Asgard, Polarity) throw open the doors of the mansion for a delightfully chilling thrill ride!

Launching under the Disney Kingdoms banner, THE HAUNTED MANSION has been created in close partnership with the designers, producers and creative directors at Walt Disney Imagineering. Joining other critically-acclaimed Disney Kingdoms titles such as Figment, Figment 2, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Seekers of the Weird – Disney Kingdoms titles present exciting new adventures that expand upon the beloved, lands, attractions, characters and world of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Williamson says, “There are running themes throughout the whole series that we’re going to be doing, but I think when people read all five issues, I want them to have that same feeling they have when they get off the ride. If I can accomplish that, then I really feel like I’ve done something with it. Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Haunted Mansion fan, a Disney fan, or even a comics fan, if you can get that feeling – that rush of fear and happiness — I think that would be great.”

It seems that no one lives in the elegant mansion on the hill…but where then is that eerie organ music come from? Are its iron gates meant to keep people out…or keep some things in? Filled with wall-to-wall creeps and hot and cold running chills, the happy haunts of the Haunted Mansion come to (after) life like never before! Get ready to meet the 999 spooks lingering within. But be warned, they’re looking for the 1000th! 

“The Haunted Mansion is one of the most iconic and beloved attractions at Disney Parks the world over,” says Marvel SVP, Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “And the Disney Kingdoms line is the perfect way for fans of comics and fans of the attraction to explore the mansion’s hidden secrets and meet some of its many memorable characters.”           

Crypt doors will creak, and tombstones will quake. And the next spine-tingling Disney Kingdoms adventure is about to begin. What terrifying secrets lie deep within the mansion? Hop in your Doom Buggy and find out when THE HAUNTED MANSION #1 materializes in your local comic shop and on digital devices this coming March!

Additionally, Disney Publishing Worldwide will release multiple book titles in July 2016 based on the Haunted Mansion attractions from the Disney Parks including: Disney Parks Presents: The Haunted Mansion, a beautifully illustrated picture book that uses narration from the ride, all-new art, and comes with the song “Grim Grinning Ghosts” on a CD; and Tales from the Haunted Mansion Volume I: The Fearsome Foursome, the first book in an all-new chapter book series that features chilling tales about the ghosts who haunt the notorious Mansion, with eerie illustrations throughout and a beautiful three-piece cloth cover, the books are designed to look like they came straight from the library in the Haunted Mansion.

 

THE HAUNTED MANSION #1

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by JORGE COELHO
Cover by E.M. GIST

On-Sale Print & Digital this March!

 

TALES FROM THE HAUNTED MANSION, VOL. I: THE FEARSOME FOURSOME

Written by mansion librarian Amicus Arcane

Transcribed by John Esposito

Illustrations by Kelley Jones

On-sale July 2016

 

DISNEY PARKS PRESENTS: THE HAUNTED MANSION

Includes a CD with Song!

Music by Buddy Baker

Lyrics by Xavier “X” Atencio

Illustrations by James Gilleard

On-Sale July 2016

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Comics Reveals X-Men: Apocalypse Wars

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Marvel Comics has revealed a new X-Men event for next year with “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars,” which will be featured throughout the three X-Men titles: Extraordinary X-Men, All-New X-Men and Uncanny X-Men.

The info comes from a user on Imgur who posted the following image from Comic-Con Experience in Brazil. 

Apocalypse was last seen in 2014’s Avengers vs. X-Men: AXIS.

Next year also sees Fox Studios release the X-Men: Apocalypse film in May.

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DC Comics Vertigo Releasing Paul Dini Batman Graphic Novel

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Today, DC Entertainment’s creator-driven imprint, Vertigo, announced Dark Night: A True Batman Story, from legendary writer Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Lost) set to release in June 2016. The story is a harrowing and eloquent autobiographical tale of Dini’s courageous struggle to overcome a truly desperate situation, with brilliant illustrations by Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets). 

An extremely personal story for Dini – and the first time he’s told it to the world – the book focuses on a night that he was assaulted and brutally beaten by strangers and left on the sidewalk. In this surprising original graphic novel, Batman is seen in a new light – not as the grim avenger of the night, but as a savior who helps a discouraged man recover from a brutal attack that left him unable to face the world. But despite how bleak his circumstances were, or perhaps because of it, Dini always imagined the Batman at his side, urging him along during his darkest moments.

“Batman is a character truly universal in his ability to entertain and inspire fans of all ages and backgrounds. As a writer of Batman stories for comics, video games and animation, I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to contribute to that legacy. But there was a time some years ago when I found myself the victim of a violent attack and the last thing that made sense to me was to continue writing stories about a fantasy crime fighter. Struggling to recover, I found myself trapped in a dark place of isolation and abuse, plagued by demons both real and imaginary, with my only choices being to remain a victim or to stand up and fight back. Not so easy as the enemy I was fighting was my own fear,” explained writer Paul Dini.

“I must admit that this is not the kind of story I typically draw; it was undoubtedly a new challenge in my career,” added artist Eduardo Risso. “This novel gave me the opportunity to do something different with the graphic narrative. I didn’t have any idea about what aesthetic to use, but I was sure that I didn’t want to do the same thing I was used to doing. I hope you like it.”

Dini continued, “DC and Vertigo have given me the unique opportunity to tell this personal story, rendered better than I could have dreamed by the powerful artwork of Eduardo Risso. It is my hope  that Dark Night: A True Batman Story will both provide an interesting window into a writer’s mind in a time of crisis, and perhaps inspire other victims of violence to search for the heroes inside themselves.” 

Dark Night: A True Batman Story will be available in comic book shops on June 15, 2016 and available everywhere books are sold on June 21, 2016.

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Dan Slott Still At It: 24Hrs Bashing Batman Vs. Superman

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We’re guessing the next issues of Spider-Man and Silver Surfer may be late, with the blaming lying with the Batman Vs. Superman footage released last night during Gotham.

Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott has spent the last 24 hours blasting the footage, Batman Vs. Superman, Zack Snyder, Man of Steel and Superman on Twitter (read Part 1 and Part 2).

Slott isn’t happy with Snyder’s portrayal of the Man of Steel as the writer feels it’s a “dark/grim/joyless Superman.” Slott goes on to defend his opinions stating, “From watching 2 trailers & all of MAN OF STEEL, my opinions are firmly based and far from ‘senseless.'” Slott even argues to ask Cap fans if they are happy with the character’s portrayal in the Marvel movies, and then to go ahead and ask if the Superman fans are happy with the Henry Cavill version. Slott argues Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers was “on point” for Cap, while Man of Steel was “FAR off point” for Superman.

Slott continues with mention if they switched directors he would be “less wary.”

Here are the latest tweets:

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel’s Dan Slott Continues Blasting Batman Vs. Superman On Twitter

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A couple of hours ago saw Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott voice his thoughts on the new Batman Vs. Superman footage that debuted earlier on Gotham.

Dan isn’t too happy by what he is seeing regarding Superman, and he also wasn’t a big fan of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel.

Following Cosmic Book News having made note of what Slott had to say (where he deleted his “I dunno. Do you really think Superman would snap one of his enemy’s necks?” comment), Slott has continued blasting both Batman Vs. Superman and Man of Steel on Twitter as well as having to defend himself against accusations of being a Marvel shill, which sees DC Comics Batman writer Scott Snyder brought into the conversation.

Check out the latest tweets (we’re guessing this may go on all night long):

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel’s Dan Slott Has Coronary Over Batman Vs. Superman Gotham Footage

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Fan-favorite Marvel Comics writer of Spider-Man and Silver Surfer, Dan Slott, appears to not have taken favorably to the new Batman Vs. Superman footage which was released earlier during Gotham.

Slott took to Twitter to voice his disassatifaction even though – like the rest of us – he hasn’t seen the whole movie. Slott also appears to not be a big fan of Man of Steel.

Before any accussations of Slott being a Marvel shill begin, Dan does state he’s a big fan of The Flash and Supergirl.

*For the record, Dan didn’t have a coronary – at least we hope not.

Update: Dan Slott has posted even more tweets blasting Batman Vs. Superman and Zack Snyder.

Check out the tweets:

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Announces Hip-Hop Variant Cover Sampler

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Marvel’s Hip-Hop Variants Return to Comic Shops For First Ever HIP-HOP VARIANT SAMPLER! Get 14 of the Most Popular Hip-Hop Variants with this FREE Sampler!

 

As All-New All-Different Marvel charges ahead, bringing the comics industry the most-popular characters, the biggest creators, and more – this blockbuster initiative also brought fans the red-hot sold out Hip-Hop Variant covers. Today, Marvel is pleased to announce fans will have another chance to get their hands on some of these exiting homages with the Hip-Hop Variant Sampler! Hitting comic shops on January 6th, this FREE sampler will help kick off the new year with a bang, bringing 14 of the most popular Hip-Hop Variants so back to comic shops!

“The hip-hop variants were a really special initiative that caught fire in the outside world,” says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, speaking with the New York Times. “We thought this was a great opportunity to highlight that and make it available to fans for free.”

At the intersection of Marvel comics and the world of hip-hop, this unique line of variant covers inspired by some of the most iconic and well received albums of all time has garnered mass-media attention the world over. Now, Marvel is starting 2016 off by bringing these sold-out covers back to comic shops!

“The Hip-Hop Variant Sampler is our way of saying thank you to the fans, but also to the retailers who have made All-New, All-Different Marvel a massive success,” says Marvel SVP, Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “With the Hip-Hop variant covers being such a huge draw, our goal is to draw fans back to their local comic shop after the holidays end.”

Featuring art by industry legends, rising stars, and creators behind some of the explosive new Marvel titles – this FREE sampler features the following 14 Hip-Hop Variants, reprinted and represented for fans:

· Invincible Iron Man #1 by Brian Stelfreeze
· Doctor Strange #1 by Juan Doe
· Ms. Marvel #1 by Jenny Frison
· Extraordinary X-Men #1 by Sanford Greene
· Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1 by Jeffrey Veregge
· All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 by Jim Cheung
· Amazing Spider-Man #1 by Mike Del Mundo
· Contest of Champions #1 by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz
· Vision #1 by Vanesa Del Ray
· All-New X-Men #1 by Ed Piskor
· Web Warriors #1 by Damion Scott
· All-New Inhumans #1 by Marco D’Alfonso
· All-New Wolverine #1 by Keron Grant
· Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 by Mahmud Asrar

Hip-Hop and Marvel unite once more, joining these two unique forces together to celebrate the exciting world of comics, and the sound of a generation. Missed out on these red-hot variants the first time? Run, don’t walk to your local comic shop to get your copy of the Hip-Hop Variant Sampler when it drops on January 6th!

Retailers: Check your upcoming Marvel Mailer for ordering details. Retailers are strongly encouraged to check their orders on this hotly anticipated sampler.

HIP-HOP VARIANT SAMPLER FOC – 12/7/15, On-Sale – 01/06/16 32 PGS…FREE

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Watch: 75 Years, 75 Green Lanterns

This past Summer saw Green Lantern turn 75, check out a video that DC All Access put together above.

Seventy-five years ago, a railroad man named Alan Scott hoisted the very first emerald lantern…and a comic book legend was born. Many years and an entire spectrum of Lantern Corps later, Green Lantern remains one of the most popular super heroes to ever hit the page. In this exclusive DC All Access comics clip, we look at the many different looks and characters associated with Green Lantern over the past 75 years—from Scott’s Golden Age glory, to Hal Jordan’s Parallax-infused infamy, to Simon Baz’s gun-wielding ring-slinging, and everything in between.

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Comic Book News Marvel

espnW Teams with Marvel Comics for “IMPACT25” List

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espnW Teams with Marvel Comics for “Super” Take on 2015 “IMPACT25” List

 

espnW has teamed with Marvel Comics to create “super” takes on the 2015 “IMPACT25” list, which recognizes athletes and influencers who have made the biggest mark on women in sports this year – 24 nominees, plus The espnW Woman of the Year. A collection of Marvel artists will utilize their various creative styles to highlight the special talents of the honorees and create a super version of each.

To kick off the series, Marvel created an illustration of U.S. Women’s National Team star Carli Lloyd alongside popular Marvel Super Hero, Captain Marvel. Lloyd’s memorable and indefatigable play during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup resulted in her team hoisting the trophy as champions and earned her the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. The full roster and artist renditions of the 2015 “IMPACT25” list will be revealed Monday, Dec. 7, on espnW.com/impact25.

“Each of the IMPACT25 honorees is incredible in their own right, be it on the field or in the boardroom,” said Alison Overholt, editor-in-chief, espnW. “There have been some truly superhuman accomplishments in the last year, and there is no one better than the artists of Marvel to depict these women as the heroes that they are.”

“Marvel’s mission is to celebrate the hero’s journey—and espnW’s IMPACT25 is a uniquely incredible way to do that,” said Sana Amanat, Marvel Dir. of Content Development. “Like our powerful heroes, the IMPACT25 have made a remarkable impression on the world and this is our salute to them. By merging this exceptional group of women with our mighty Marvel artists we are able to truly capture their super human feats in a program that brings together talent from on and off the field.”

As part of the collaboration, the hosts of the Women of Marvel podcast – Sana Amanat, Adri Cowan, Judy Stephens and Emily Shaw – will be guests on the espnW Presents: Be Honest with Cari Champion podcast, debuting December 7, and will also welcome Overholt and espnW deputy editor Jennifer Holmes on Women of Marvel on a date to be determined. In addition, espnW.com will have exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the process of transforming these real-life heroes into larger-than-life Super Heroes.

Some of the groundbreakers on last year’s IMPACT25 included: The espnW Woman of the Year, Becky Hammon, who became the first woman to hold a coaching position in the NBA; Michele Roberts, who made history as the first female executive director of the National Basketball Players Association; Condoleezza Rice, whose appointment to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee made headlines across the country; tennis star Serena Williams, who overcame several injuries to end the year as the world No. 1; and Little League phenom Mo’ne Davis, whose 70 mph fastball made her a household name.

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Comic Book News

Jim Lee Dark Knight III #2 Variant Revealed

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Check out the pencils of Jim Lee’s variant cover to The Dark Knight III: The Master Race #2.

Jim Lee posted the pic on Facebook adding:

“More wind. Now he’s talking–trying to reason with me. I can’t hear him, of course” Finished pencils for my Dark Knight 3:the Master Race #2 variant cover.

DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #2
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Minicomic art by TBD
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:10 variant cover by KLAUS JANSON
1:25 variant cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:50 variant cover by TBD
1:100 variant cover by FRANK MILLER
1:500 variant cover by JIM LEE
On sale DECEMBER 23
32 pg comic: 6.375” x 10.1875”
16 page minicomic: 5.5” x 8.5”
FC, 2 of 8, $5.99 US • RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with multiple covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The unexpected finale to the Dark Knight saga continues as Carrie Kelly gets caught…that is, she finds herself…she gets into—well, you’re just going to have to read it yourself.

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Frank Miller Returning For The Dark Knight IV

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DC Comics will be doing The Dark Knight IV, which will be written exclusively by Frank Miller.

Miller confirmed the news to Newsarama.

“I thoroughly applaud what [Brian’s] doing,” Miller said. “But now that he’s doing his, it’s now a four-part series. I’m doing the fourth.”

The Dark Knight III: The Master Race comes out November 25th, which is actually written by Brian Azzarello with Miller basically on board as a consultant.

The article states Miller “indicated he was aware of Azzarello’s story, and he emphasized that he supported it” and goes on to note Miller said that after he read The Dark Knight III in full, Miller intends to create his own fourth chapter. It’s not known if Miller will both write and draw the new series (Andy Kubert is doing the art for DKIII).

The Dark Knight III was initially said to be the last of the DK chapters, but Miller now says it’s a four-part series as the article notes:

“According to Miller’s language that the series is now ‘four-part,’ the former ‘trilogy’ would presumably now end after the fourth volume.”

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Comic Book News

Star Trek / Green Lantern: The Spectrum War #5 Preview

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Writer: Mike Johnson

Art: Angel Hernandez

Colors: Alejandro Sanchez

Letters: Neil Uyetake

Cover: David Williams

Publisher: IDW

Price: $3.99

In Stores: November 18th, 2015

Description:

The galactic civil war reaches a critical point as the Yellow Lantern Klingons, Orange Lantern Romulans, and Red Lantern Gorn fight for supremacy, with Hal Jordan, James T. Kirk, and the crew of the Enterprise caught in the middle! It’s a dark night for the Federation… and the arrival of Nekron and his Black Lanterns will only make things worse! Don’t miss the penultimate chapter in the blockbuster crossover event of 2015!

• The blockbuster event of 2015!

• 6 connecting variant covers from Garry Brown, one for every issue, forming one giant image!

• Variant cover by Rat Queens artist Tess Fowler!

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Comic Book News Marvel

Now Namor Is Getting Killed Off In The Comics

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Say good-bye to “Marvel’s First Mutant” as Namor is biting the big one in the pages of Squadron Supreme.

This shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise seeing how Namor is reportedly licensed out to Universal Studios, meaning Marvel can’t use the character in their movies or TV (Marvel also cancelled Fantastic Four, disbanded the team and killed off Wolverine). 

While Squadron Supreme #1 isn’t due out until December 16th, series writer James Robinson let the news be known in an interview with ComicBook.com.

“I think that as you’ll see in Squadron, Namor’s death will open up a lot of amazing story opportunities which will evolve in the future,” Robinson offered.

In the comics, Namor has been closely tied to the Fantastic Four, X-Men as well as the Avengers.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Announces Avengers K

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MARVEL COMICS INTRODUCES “AVENGERS K”

ADAPTED FROM ORIGINAL KOREAN SERIES!

Blockbuster Korean Manhwa Available in the United States for the First Time Ever

                                                                                                              

Classic Marvel tales told through an exciting international lens!  For the first time ever, the classic origin of Ultron presented as never seen before in a new dynamic style! Adapted from the classic Avengers comics, Ultron comes to life in the traditional South Korean style of manhwa comics. Today Marvel is thrilled to announce AVENGERS K, the first in a brand new publishing initiative that will enlist an untapped pool of international talent to bring these exciting manhwa adaptations to English speaking audiences!

As Marvel continues to take the the world by storm and expand across the globe, witness your favorite Marvel characters as told by some of the leading South Korean artists and writers. Leading Korean Manhwa Publisher Daweon C.I.’s best-selling adaptations of iconic Avengers tales, now available to even more comic fans around the world. A now famous Avengers story, witness the rise of the deadly robot Ultron, reimagined and retold in thrilling South Korean manhwa style!

“Marvel’s popularity is growing exponentially throughout Asia – specifically within Korea – which has resulted in a vast catalog of visually kinetic original content,” said David Gabriel, Marvel SVP, Print & Digital Publishing. “Now, partnered with Daewon, Marvel is poised to introduce the international comic book community a bold reimagining of one of the most iconic Avengers stories ever told through the vibrant and action-packed manhwa format presented for our English-speaking fans for the very first time.”

“I am thrilled to introduce this brand new comic, AVENGERS K, to a whole new audience,” said InSu Seok Editor-in-Chief, Daewon. “With new panel construction and the use of exciting colors in manhwa style this is a reinvention of Marvel’s most popular comic franchise in a daring new direction.”

Scientist Hank Pym sets out to create the world’s first artificial intelligence. Instead, he creates a monster. Enter Ultron! But one diabolical robot isn’t enough: When Ultron in turn creates the Vision, the Avengers are really in trouble. Together, the pair is poised to destroy the Avengers — and the world. But wait! Who is the Bride of Ultron? What happens next is a tale beloved around the world — with a story telling flair distinctive to a South Korean style! 

The first title in a five book series, AVENGERS K presents Daewon C.I.’s manhwa original Korean content that reimagines one of the most historic Avengers stories of all time for a whole new audience available now for pre-order.

The age of Ultron has arrived in an all-new 168-page oversized format designed for all fans of the manga, manhwa, and the Marvel Universe. This coming May – Avengers assemble for AVENGERS K!

AVENGERS K BOOK 1: AVENGERS VS. ULTRON TPB

Writer: Si Yeon Park

Translator: Ji Eun Park

Artists: Woo Bin Choi with Jae Sung Lee, Min Ju Lee, Jae Woong Lee, Hee Ye Cho, Ji Hee Choi & In Young Lee

168 Pages …$24.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-90099-1

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Mighty Wallets Feature Batman, Star Wars & More

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Pop culture fans can find fun new ways to carry their money and show off their geek cred with five exclusive Mighty Wallet designs by Dynomighty, Inc., available in the November PREVIEWS catalog. Fans can pick between wallets featuring DC Comics superheroes and iconic Star Wars images.

Fans of the revolutionary The Dark Knight Returns mini-series by Frank Miller can carry around their love of Batman with two wallet designs. The “Dark Knight Strikes” design (Item code NOV152167) features the cover art from the 10th anniversary edition of The Dark Knight Returns, which depicts Batman crouching on a powerline with lighting crashing in the background. The second design, the “Dynamic Duo” wallet (Item code NOV152168), features Bruce Wayne as Batman and Carrie Kelly as Robin leaping through Gotham.

DC Comics fans can also purchase a PREVIEWS exclusive Mighty Wallet featuring assassin Deathstroke and fan-favorite villain Harley Quinn, posing against a bloody grey sky (Item code NOV152730).

Star Wars fans can also keep their money secure and in style with two exclusive Mighty Wallets designs. Feel like Jabba securing your treasure with a “Han Solo in Carbonite” wallet featuring a print of everyone’s favorite smuggler frozen in his Carbonite prison (Item code NOV152249). Though who lean toward the dark side can get the “Death Star Schematics” Mighty Wallet, which features the new in construction Death Star from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on the outside, but when opened up reveals the plans for the completed battle station (Item code NOV152250).

These Dynomighty Mighty Wallets are made of DuPont Tyvek fabric, a series of interlocking plastic fibers spun in random patterns to provide strength in an origami construction designed by Terrence Kelleman. The stitchless wallets are slim but expandable to suit your storage needs and are surprisingly, strong, resisting water and tears. Every Mighty Wallet features two large pockets for cash and receipts, two expandable credit card pockets, two quick access business card pockets and four writable business cards.

These exclusive Mighty Wallets are available to order for $15 from the November PREVIEWS catalog found in comic shops and are scheduled to ship in mid-December. Find a comic shop at www.comicshoplocator.com to order yours today.

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Celebrate The Holiday Season With Gifts From WB

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WB consumer products sent over some information and images highlighting some of their gifts that are available this season, which includes Scooby-Doo, Funko, Harry Potter, Vacation, Batman, Superman and more.

Images can be found below.

 

LEGO SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERY MANSION

Speed to the Mystery Mansion on the motorbike with Shaggy and Velma to help Daphne and Scooby-Doo find the stolen treasure! Creep quietly into the spooky building and watch out for the Ghost and Black Knight lurking in the corridors. Evade the man-eating plant in the conservatory and dodge the morning star pendulum trap. Quickly make a giant hamburger in the kitchen then look for clues. Locate the secret compartment containing the golden key, then open the safe containing the stolen gold bars. But hurry—you must find the hidden loot before the clock strikes midnight and the Vampire emerges from behind the spinning wall! Available online and at retail for $119.99.

FUNKO HARRY POTTER POP-FUN VINYL FIGURES

Take a little magic home from the Harry Potter series with these adorable, stylized Funko Pop Fun figures. Featuring fan-favorite characters, including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Professor Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, Professor Severus Snape, and Lord Voldemort, this is definitely a collection not to miss. Available online and at retail starting at $9.99.

MATTEL 4″ DELUXE BATMAN UNLIMITED CYBEREX

Get exciting play right out of the package with the gargantuan CybeRex and Batman action figure! As seen in the Batman Unlimited animated webisodes from Warner Bros. Animation and the made-for-video Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the beast features colorful, iconic details, 5 points of articulation for major action and offensive attack and an awesome transformation: just squeeze the trigger on his tail and a disk launcher, disguised as exoskeleton, slides up and forward! His neck lowers and his jaw opens as Batman slides up with it to take aim. Pull the trigger behind his seat, and the disk launcher fires in quick succession! Villains don’t stand a chance. When you bring them down, lock them up in the CybeRex belly jail. The streets of Gotham City are safe again! Available online and at retail for $29.99.

SPIN MASTER SPY GEAR BATMAN UTILITY BELT KIT

Fight crime like the world’s greatest detective with Spin Master’s Spy Gear Ultimate Utility Belt Kit. The kit includes cool spy tools that provide young sleuths the tools they need to detect, distract, and hear mischief around them. Accessories featured on the utility belt include a detachable motion alarm, a listener, a distracter tool and a tactical light. Available online and at retail for $34.99.

JAZWARES TEEN TITANS GO! DELUXE SIX PACK MINI FIGURES

Spring into action with the Teen Titans GO Deluxe Six Pack Mini Figures from Jazwares. Take the lead with Robin or relax with Beast Boy. Whatever the adventure, the Teen Titans are always prepared! Figures – including Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Raven Starfire, and Silkie – stand about 2” tall. Available at retail for $19.99.

FISHER-PRICE IMAGINEXT DC SUPER FRIENDS TRANSFORMING BATCAVE

Batman has always had the coolest tools and gadgets to fight crime in Gotham City – and his Batcave headquarters is no exception! Turn a Power Pad to transform the Batcave – the platforms, Batcomputer and Batwings open and the eyes light up! Turn a second Power Pad to open the garage so Batman can speed off to thwart evil doings of THE JOKER! Turn a third Power Pad to open a chest with armor that Batman can wear to protect himself from enemy fire! And no Batcave would be complete without a jail, elevator and projectile launcher to add to the story and the adventures! Available online and at retail for $60.

DC COMICS SUPER HERO UNDEROOS

Fight off bad dreams in super heroic style with these DC Comics Super Hero Underoos. From Batgirl to Superman to Shazam, there’s a Super Hero to suit all styles. Underoos are available in boys, girls, mens, and juniors sizes for about $25.00.

ROBE FACTORY DC COMICS ROBES

Whether you see the Bat-Signal or hear your puddin calling while you are in the shower you will be more than prepared with these creative hooded robes. Available online and at retail for $49.99.

UNDERGIRL BATMAN UGLY SWEATER ONESIE

Jingle Bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg! With The Joker, Batman, Gotham City cityscape, and snowflakes, this Batman ugly sweater onesie has everything covered. Available at Spencer’s Gifts for $34.99.

FUNKO CHRISTMAS VACATION POP-FUN VINYL FIGURES

These Pop! vinyl figures of Cousin Eddie & Clark Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation are the perfect addition to any holiday collection. A must-have for Christmas Vacation fans and collectors! Available online and at retail for $9.99-$11.99.

HALLMARK WIZARD OF OZ MUSICAL ORNAMENTS

Celebrate the Holliday’s with a Hollywood classic. Press the button on the ornament and let the iconic songs from The Wizard of OZ fill your home with cheer. Available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and Hallmark.com for $17.95-$34.95.

KURT ADLER DC COMICS LIGHT SETS

Let your fandom shine bright! Decorate your holiday space with a little help from your favorite DC Comics Super Heroes. Available online at amazon.com for $33.50.

KURT ADLER DC COMICS NUTCRACKER

Add a Super Hero or two to your nutcracker collection with the Caped Crusader or The Man of Steel. Available online at amazon.com for $45.00.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN LIONCHIEF SET

This all new Frosty The Snowman addition to the O-Gauge LionChief collection is sure to get you into the holiday spirit and become a holiday must have! Available online and at retail for $319.99.

ICUP A CHRISTMAS STORY LEG LAMP GLASS

It will be like you are drinking from a major award! The glass is molded to look like the famous Leg Lamp from the holiday classic A Christmas Story! Available online and at retail for $29.95.

A CHRISTMAS STORY GINGERBREAD KIT

One of the best holiday films is now a family fun gingerbread kit! Make a memorable scene with Ralphie & The Old Man! Everything is included in the kit, pre-baked cookie pieces, pre-made icing, fun scene setters and lots of yummy decorating candy! Available online and at retail for $13.99.

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Comic Book News

Advanced Review: Superman: American Alien #1 (of 7)

The last few years have been tough on the overall character of Superman. He has been lacking a true form of identity, shifting between a depowered “everyman,” an infected Doomsday clone, as well as the most recent, “god of power” incarnation — while the character of Clark Kent has been left by the wayside to fall into his own obscure oblivion until further called upon.

Well, look no further for a glimmer of hope to bring Clark Kent back to the forefront! Max Landis has crafted a tale of pure joy and wonderment in his Superman: American Alien book, and it will invigorate even the most skeptical of readers, I should know, I am one!

Going into this book, I was dreading what may yet defile DC’s “Golden Boy” even more than what he has endured in the recent past. But from page one, Landis encapsulated the sheer amazement that those tales all lacked and by page two, I wasn’t believing that a boy could fly, but I was damn sure rooting for him to! Landis has woven a tale that brings the heart and soul back to the Superman mythos, and no one should pass it by!

We follow a young Clark Kent that is both frightened of himself and by what may be done to him if anyone learns his secret. His journey is laced with nostalgia and overpowering in youthful invigoration. Readers will find themselves grinning emphatically over Clark’s exuberance and innocent wonder and will feel connected to the character more than they have in years. But this tale is not purely about young Clark, it is about the Kent’s as a family dealing with extraordinary things while trying to teach their adopted son how to act like a man regardless of what his DNA may say. 

Landis couldn’t tell this story alone, and Nick Dragotta is the perfect artistic compliment to his tale of a prepubescent Clark. Dragotta’s bold, clean lines accentuate that youthful vigor ever present in the tale while creating crisp action sequences that will make your heart soar!

Max Landis has stated that each issue will revolve around completely different parts of Clark’s life with a different artist for each part as well. If each issue is as complete and thrilling as this first one, fans will not only clamor to get back into the Superman fold but they will bring as many readers with them as they can!

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Comic Book News

Listen To Rod Stewart’s Batman Superman Spider-Man Song

In the imaginations of children everywhere (some adults, too!) the superhero world holds no boundries as everyone’s favorite characters can share the same universe. 

That’s exactly what takes place in the above song by Rod Stewart, who created the “Batman Superman Spiderman” as a bedtime lullaby for his 4-year-old son, with Toy Story’s Woody and Buzz even getting a mention.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Top 10 Comic Books For October 2015

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Tony Stark unveils a new armor and comes into conflict with Doctor Doom as the All-New All-Different Marvel debuts in Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez’s Invincible Iron Man #1 from Marvel Comics, the best-selling comic book in October 2015 according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise.

Their sales fueled by the All-New All-Different Marvel launch, Marvel Comics was October’s top publisher with a 43.65% dollar share and a 48.26% unit share. DC Entertainment was the month’s number two publisher with a 21.85% dollar share and a 22.92% unit share. October’s number three publisher was Image Comics with an 9.17% dollar share and a 9.27% unit share. In fourth was IDW Publishing with a 6.16% dollar share and a 4.96% unit share. Dark Horse Comics placed fifth for the month with a 4.04% dollar share and a 3.10% unit share. Overall, periodical sales in the comic book specialty market increased by 22.33% in October over September in spite of having one fewer shipping week than the previous month.

Marvel Comics had the top ten best-selling titles in October, including Dan Slott and Giuseppe Camuncoli’s Amazing Spider-Man #1 at #2, Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez’s Spider-Gwen #1 at #3, and Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo’s Doctor Strange #1 at #5, all part of the All-New All-Different Marvel relaunch. DC Entertainment’s top book for October, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Batman #45, fell just outside the top ten at #11 for the month. Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang debuted a new series, Paper Girls #1, from Image Comics at #23. Bob Gale’s Back to the Future #1 was IDW Publishing’s top book for October at #28, and Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club 2 #6 was the best-selling comic from Dark Horse Comics at #60. In addition, Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson’s Jughead #1 from Archie Comics was the best-selling non-premier comic for the month at #71.

The first story arc of Jason Aaron and John Cassaday’s best-selling Star Wars series was collected in Marvel Comics’ Star Wars Volume 1: Skywalker Strikes, the best-selling graphic novel of October and one of the publisher’s three titles in the top ten. Image Comics had four titles in the top ten, led by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De’s Bitch Planet Volume 1: Extraordinary Machine at #3. Tony S. Daniel and Sandu Florea’s Deathstroke Book and Mask Set from DC Entertainment ranked #4 for the month.

Sanctum Productions’ The Shadow Double Novel Volume 100, a reprinting of two classic pulp-era novels, was October’s best-selling book. Also in the top ten were IDW Publishing’s Winterworld Book 1: The Mechanic’s Song at #4 and Dark Horse Comics’ The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia at #5.

Square Enix’s Batman Arkham Knight Play Arts Kai: Harley Quinn Action Figure, based on the best-selling video game, was October’s best-selling toy product. DC Collectibles had six products in the top ten, led by the Batman: The Animated Series: Batmobile, a recreation of the vehicle in scale with the new Batman Animated action figures, at #2. Also among the top ten, Diamond Select Toys’ Gotham Select Action Figures, based on the hit FOX television series, ranked #9.

Skybound’s Superfight: The Card Game Core Deck, released by Image Comics, was October’s best-selling game product. BOOM! Studios’ new Second Edition of Archaia’s Mouse Guard: The Roleplaying Game placed among the top ten; the special boxed set ranked #2 for the month, while the regular edition ranked #5. Also among the top ten, Diamond Select Toys’ Back to the Future Monopoly ranked #4.

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Comic Book News Marvel

First Look At Secret Wars #7

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Writer: Jonathan Hickman

Art: Esad Ribic

Colors: Ive Svorcina

Covers: Alex Ross, Simone Bianchi, John Tyler Christopher, Stacey Lee, Esad Ribic, Paul Gulacy

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Price: $3.99

In Stores: November 11th, 2015

Description:

THE GREATEST SACRIFICE!

Source: CBR

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