2016 marks the 75th anniversary of Archie Comics, and the publisher has today announced its plans to celebrate the milestone, beginning with a relaunch next year of its flagship title Archie with a new series from spearheaded by two of the most acclaimed and best-selling creators in comics today. Writer Mark Waid and artist Fiona […]
Brother Voodoo featured in new Uncanny Avengers teaser artwork
We’ve already seen teaser artwork for the characters of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch [see here], and now Marvel has sent over a new promotional image featuring another member of the roster for the upcoming Uncanny Avengers relaunch in Brother Voodoo… Uncanny Avengers is set for a relaunch next month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF_xnPWgEtI&feature=player_embedded&list=PL18yMRIfoszH_jfuJoo8HCG1-lGjvfH2F
UDPATE: Teenager Riri Williams to suit up as Marvel’s new Invincible Iron Man
Marvel has announced that teenager Riri Williams is set to suit up as the Armored Avenger of the Marvel NOW! era as writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Stefano Caselli team up for the new ongoing series Invincible Iron Man! “We’re in the middle of a very big Tony Stark storyline – actually three storylines […]
Archie Comics CEO promises Afterlife with Archie adaptation “in the near future”
As its 75th anniversary approaches, Archie Comics is looking to bring its library of comic book characters to the screen. We already know that a live-action TV series entitled Riverdale is in the works at FOX featuring the likes of Archie, Betty, Veronica and Josie and the Pussycats, and now CEO Jon Goldwater has revealed […]
Comic Book Review – Justice League: Rebirth #1
Tony Black reviews Justice League: Rebirth #1… Spinning out of the events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, a new day dawns for Earth’s greatest heroes as they welcome three new members to the team, including… Superman? Who is this strange visitor from a dead world — and can he be trusted? Batman and Wonder Woman […]
Comic Book Review – Superman: Action Comics – The Rebirth Deluxe Collection Book 1
Ricky Church reviews Superman: Action Comics – The Rebirth Deluxe Collection Book 1… In these stories from ACTION COMICS #957-966 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #52, collected for the first time in hardcover, Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city’s newest protector: Lex Luthor. But the dueling titans soon meet someone unexpected: Clark Kent! […]
IDW launching new Star Trek anthology series Star Trek: Waypoint
IDW has announced that it is continuing its celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Star Trek by boldly launching a new anthology series this September entitled Star Trek: Waypoint, which will honour the legacy of the various Starfleet crews which have inhabited the Star Trek universe over the past five decades. From Captain Kirk to Archer, […]
Comic Book Review – Street Fighter X G.I. Joe #5
Gary Collinson reviews Street Fighter X G.I. Joe #5 (spoilers follow)… The final matchup of the World Warrior Tournament, and the fate of the planet rests on the victor! Will the forces of good prevail… or will M. Bison and Destro reign supreme and enact a New World Order? The greatest Street Fighter X G.I. […]
Will Beall writing Aquaman script
Aquaman is once again changing writers as Will Beall (Gangster Squad) has been hired to write the script the Atlantean King, per The Hollywood Reporter. However, Beall will apparently be working off a very detailed treatment written by none other than director James Wan and DC Comcs scribe and executive Geoff Johns. Johns is currently overseeing […]
Comic Book Review – Indoctrination #1
Zeb Larson reviews Indoctrination #1… How do you kill an idea? Across the dusty plains of America’s southwest, a deadly storm is brewing. A string of murders portend the sinister designs of an infamous terrorist to bring about the end times. Two FBI agents have heeded the signs, and only their rogue actions, aided by […]
