Exclusive Reveal: More Rick and Morty #1 Cover Variants

| March 13, 2015

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ONI Press has revealed two more Rick and Morty #1 cover variants, both of which will be available with the previously announced variants on April 1st. Ryan Hill, well known for Terrible Lizard and Stumptown, has drawn a cover that will be exclusive to Portland’s Bridge City Comics. Andrea Tamme’s variant cover will be exclusive to […]

The Force is Strong With Orphan Black: IDW TV tie-in Beats Out Marvel’s Darth Vader #1 in February

| March 13, 2015

Orphan Black #1

Diamond Publishing released its sales figures for February 2015, and the startling frontrunner for the month was not The Walking Dead, Batman, or a Star Wars comic, not even the much-in-demand Darth Vader #1.  The top selling comic book for February was IDW Publishing’s Orphan Black #1.  Marvel Comics did have seven of the top ten comics, […]

VIZ Media Previews Hello Kitty Graphic Novel Box Set

| March 12, 2015

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VIZ Media announced that the first-ever Hello Kitty graphic novel box set will arrive in September from its Perfect Square imprint. The illustrated slip case will contain all six original rated A for All-Ages graphic novels, including Hello Kitty: Here We Go!, Hello Kitty: Delicious!, Hello Kitty: Surprise!, Hello Kitty: Just Imagine…, Hello Kitty: Work […]

Watch Now: DC All-Access 306 “Exclusive Batman vs Robin Clip + Arkham Underworld”

| March 10, 2015

DC All-Access episode 306 is now live on YouTube, and it features director Jay Oliva commenting on an exclusive clip from the Batman vs. Robin 2015 animated movie and sequel to the 2014 feature, Son of Batman.  Senior Vice President, Editorial Strategy Hank Kanalz discusses DC Comics’ digital comic lineup, and fans talk about their pull […]

TV Review: Powers – Episode One: Pilot

| March 10, 2015

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Powers. Powers, Powers. Powers, Powers, Powers Powers, Powers. Oh, forgive me for the repetition. After watching the pilot episode of Powers and hearing that word uttered a million times, it’s hard to get it out of my head. It’s also the only impression the show had on me. Not a great start for a show […]

IDW Publishing Previews for March 11th

| March 10, 2015

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IDW Publishing releases the fourth issue of Walter Simonson’s new interpretation of Norse mythology, Ragnarok, and the Star Trek ongoing title begins a new story with chapter one of “Eurydice.”  Additionally, the trade paperback collection of Godzilla: Cataclysm arrives. Ragnarök #4 Walter Simonson (w & a & c) Beyond the Forest of the Hanging Dead, Thor […]

HOTCON 2015 is Coming to Waco, TX March 20-22nd

| March 9, 2015

On March 20th through 22nd, Heart of Texas Comic Con, also known as HOTCON, is coming to the Exhibits Hall & Creative Arts Building of the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. Celebrity guests include Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek); Verne Troyer (Austin Powers); Jake “The Snake” Roberts; Walter Jones, Karan Ashley, and David Fielding from Mighty […]

Sleepy Hollow One-Shot Coming From BOOM! April 8th

| March 9, 2015

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After the success of the Sleepy Hollow comic book mini-series, BOOM! Studios is releasing a one-shot issue on April 8th. Sleepy Hollow: Origins consists of five short comic book stories that offer a glimmer into the origins of the TV characters, including Ichabod Crane, Detective Abbie Mills, Jenny Mills, Henry Parrish, and the Hessian.  Writer Mike Johnson (Supergirl) worked […]

Bruce Campbell’s Last Fan Standing Launches on CONtv

| March 9, 2015

CONtv launched its first original series today, the Last Fan Standing game show hosted and produced by Bruce Campbell of Army of Darkness. The quiz show, filmed live at Wizard World Comic Cons nationwide, is packed with facts that comic convention attendees would live and breathe, such as science fiction, horror, fantasy, and superhero trivia. […]

Valiant Announces Multi-Million Movie Deal with DMG

| March 9, 2015

Valiant Movie Announcement

Just as Valiant rounds the corner on its 25th anniversary, they are announcing 9-figure funding deal with Beijing-based DMG Entertainment. It’s an interesting, exciting move, and capitalizes on a lot of trends currently affecting the way movies are made. The first big trend is the Chinese backing. China has become a huge movie market, especially […]

Here’s Melissa Benoist as Supergirl

| March 6, 2015

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Variety just released the first photos of Melissa Benoist as Supergirl in the upcoming self-titled live action show for CBS. Supergirl’s costume, which appears to be influenced by Superman’s muted colored costume in Man of Steel, was designed by three-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood. Atwood is also responsible for designing the iconic superhero costumes of Arrow and The Flash. Considering all three […]

GI Joe – Snake Eyes: Agent of Cobra #2

| March 5, 2015

Snake Eyes: Agent of Cobra #2

Hopefully you have read Snake Eyes: Agent of Cobra #1, if not, beware of some insignificant spoiler alerts. #1 left off with Snake Eyes revealing to a former agent, Erika Le Tene, that he is looking for Cobra Commander’s son. This mission is under the direction of Destro, and it is still unclear why Snake […]