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Marvel Comics is gearing up to push The Punisher to his limits in a groundbreaking new story under its Marvel Knights banner.

The publisher announced a new comic book series that will debut this October. Set in the world of Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest's Marvel Knights: The World to Come, the new Punisher series will be helmed by Jimmy Palmiotti, the co-founder of the original Marvel Knights line, and Dan Panosian. Last month, Quesada and Priest reunited to launch their new vision for the Marvel Knights world, highlighting a bold future where heroes have fallen, and the universe is in turmoil. With its epic scope encompassing the vast Marvel Universe, fans will get the chance to see even more of the Marvel Knights worldbuilding this October with the Marvel Knights: Punisher spinoff.

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Marvel's initial solicit for the first issue doesn't reveal much about the series' plot,...

Last month, veteran comic book creators Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest reunited to kick off a new vision of the Marvel Universe in Marvel Knights: The World to Come.

After introducing a white Black Panther, the series has proven to be pretty divisive as the former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief and legendary Black Panther scribe put a new spin on this world's future.

The limited series was released under the groundbreaking "Marvel Knights" banner they both helped create in the early 2000s. Introducing a bold future of fallen heroes, global upheaval and torn legacy, the series is epic in scope, leaving readers eager to dive even deeper into its rich worldbuilding.

This October, that opportunity arrives as The World to Come expands in Marvel Knights: Punisher, a spin-off series by writer Jimmy Palmiotti, co-founder of the original Marvel Knights line, and artist extraordinaire Dan Panosian.

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The future of the Marvel Universe has never looked worse in The World To Come, and now another brutal hero is joining the action in Marvel Knights: Punisher.

Yes, Frank Castle Aka The Punisher is taking on a new logo, new mission, and new creative team, with original Marvel Knights co-creator Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Dan Panosian, set in the world of Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest’s Marvel Knights: The World To Come.

Check out the official synopsis and first artwork below.

The World To Come Expands! One of the other pillars of Marvel Knights enters the fray with The Punisher! Experience one of the most savage comics ever and learn how Frank goes from the killer of killers you know to the man readers will soon meet in The World To Come!

With Palmiotti setting expectations high, promising a book that will "make everything else look tame" by comparison,...

Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, is one of Marvel's golden geese at the moment. His combination of profane, fourth-wall-breaking jokes and hyper violence has gone a long way in making him a success in comics and film. He's so far the only X-Men character to have a solo trilogy that's solid all the way through, and even if he's not reinventing the wheel, his self-awareness makes him a breath of fresh air, as superhero stories continue to dominate the culture (even if they're at a bit of a low point).

Even if he's funny, Deadpool remains an anti-hero for a reason. He's not above killing his enemies, but we could look past that seeing as how even Steve Rogers has a mighty high kill count. Sometimes, Deadpool takes things a step too far, whether it's in the specific person he decides to kill or a joke that's way too off-color for even our sensibilities.

At the April 29 afterparty for the Thunderbolts* Hollywood premiere, comic book writer Paul Jenkins heard someone calling his name. When he turned around, he was surprised to see it was director Jake Schreier. Jenkins was flattered, but also confused. Afterall, it was Schreier’s big night. Shouldn’t he be too busy greeting well-wishers to talk to a comic book writer?

But Schreier earnestly wanted to know what Jenkins thought of the movie, in particular, Lewis Pullman’s Bob, better known as The Sentry. Jenkins co-created The Sentry in 2000 and spent time consulting on the movie, which has earned praise for telling a story of mental health struggles through the lens of a comic book feature.

“He was concerned that he’d adhered to something that had meaning,” says Jenkins, who indeed was pleased by both the movie and the character’s depiction.

Sentry’s path to the screen took decades.

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This post contains spoilers for "Daredevil: Born Again."

"Daredevil: Born Again" is named for the most famous "Daredevil" comic ever, 1986's "Born Again" by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Miller is the writer credited with making Matt Murdock/Daredevil a Catholic, and "Born Again" (running in "Daredevil" #227-233) is the story that canonized that.

The title, "Born Again," evokes Jesus Christ's resurrection. Like Jesus, Matt is betrayed by one of those closest to him — Karen Page sells Daredevil's secret identity for a heroin fix. He finds refuge in a convent, healed back to health by the nun Sister Maggie (who is secretly Matt Murdock's long-lost mother).

Ann Nocenti started writing "Daredevil" shortly after "Born Again" at issue #236, and kept the Catholic themes going. During the X-Men's "Inferno" event, the Goblin Queen literally unleashed Hell on New York City.

This week on The Anime Effect: LeAlec and Leah chat with husband and wife Harley Quinn comic duo Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti about their '60s to '80s anime roots, what Margot Robbie is really like, and more! In our audio-exclusive episode, we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world, including  Gachiakuta  coming to Crunchyroll, a  Konosuba  sequel announcement, and more! Episode 56 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 56 Summary In this week's news episode, Leah, Nick and LeAlec discuss the  All You Need Is Kill  light novel getting an anime adaptation and Tokyo Ghoul collaborating with Dead by Deadlight , among other updates. Plus, we talk to comic...

Kevin Smith made a huge splash in comics when he rebooted Daredevil in the late 90’s, and now the filmmaker is returning to Marvel with an all-new Spider-Man story. Smith is just one name in an all-star creative line-up which will be gathered together in one oversized special set to be released in June.

Announced via Marvel.com, Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 will feature three stories from the creative teams of Kevin Smith & Giuseppe Camuncoli, Al Ewing & Mark Buckingham and Chip Zdarsky & Cafu.

Paying homage to the “Giant-Size” issues released by Marvel in the seventies, the new special will also contain the first appearance of an all-new character, one that Marvel promises will “play a big role in the near future.”

Kevin Smith Returns to Marvel with New Spider-Man Story Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 Has An All-Star Creative Line-Up

All three stories promise to be a celebration of Spider-Man in all his incarnations. Smith and...

In 1998, the Marvel Knights line breathed new life into the comic book industry and helped redefine Marvel Comics storytelling for the 21st century.

Now, over 25 years later, two of the imprint’s key creators - influential writer, artist and former Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and acclaimed writer Christopher Priest - will present a new evolution of the Marvel Universe under the groundbreaking "Marvel Knights" banner this June in Marvel Knights: The World to Come.

Developed and almost already completed in its entirety, the six-issue series will see Quesada and Priest combine their decades of experience crafting masterful comic book sagas to produce an entirely new vision of the Marvel Universe.

The story begins in Wakanda with startling developments centred around T'Challa, Storm, Shuri, and more that will reverberate across the globe, changing the Marvel mythos as you know it and boldly reinventing its most legendary heroes.

Here's an official...

"What if dueling soda companies really did hate each other enough to go to war, and what about everyone caught in the crossfire?" Now available from Mad Cave Studios, Pop Kill mixes what you love about 60s spy classics with cola-fueled violence for a story you'll have to read to believe. Ahead of today's release, I caught up with Jimmy Palmiotti and Dave Johnson to talk about their inspirations, spies, their collaboration, and cola:

This is definitely one of the most unique spy stories I've read. Where did this idea come from and how did it become your latest comic book release?

Jimmy: The idea for Pop Kill came from my partner in crime Dave Johnson. It isn't enough that he is one of the greatest cover artists in the business…no, he has to also be an amazing storyteller, and one day he just called me up out of...

A wildly talented Harley Quinn cosplayer has officially won the holiday season with a costume that’s equal parts festive and comic-accurate. Seeing the Gotham City Siren come to life in such stunning detail sets the bar sky-high, and it’s impossible not to want more of DC’s most iconic characters to get the same festive treatment—especially when paired with a set design as jaw-dropping as this one.

This Harley Quinn cosplay embraces a festive aesthetic that looks like it was pulled straight out of Mrs. Claus’ 'naughty closet.'

X user @supervisor039, a talented Russian cosplayer, has taken the art of cosplay to the next level by creating her own show-stopping costumes. While she’s impressed with countless portrayals, one look has truly stolen the spotlight this holiday season: her Santa Claus-inspired Harley Quinn.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year...

The Creature Commandos have just hit the small screen thanks to their new animated series, but fans of DC’s squad of monster soldiers may not know where to start in looking for more spooky action. DC has a number of comics that would fit the bill, so Screen Rant is here to provide five of the best series to scratch that itch.

The Creature Commandos made their debut in the pages of Weird War Tales, DC’s classic anthology of horror and sci-fi stories set during war-time. Created by J.M. DeMatteis and Pat Broberick, the Creature Commandos were originally a group of monsters recruited by the U.S. military to fight the Nazis in World War II. While one of the more obscure DC properties, the Creature Commandos have gotten their widest exposure yet with the new animated series on Max. As such, there’s a lot of new...

Considering that Jim Lee is one of the most successful comic book artists of all time, its rare for him to be involved in a project that flops Yet thats exactly what happened with '90s Marvel hero "Nightcat," the publishers attempt to create their own superhero pop star, which wound up falling flat, in a hilarious bit of behind-the-scenes comic book industry lore.

On Instagram, Jim Lee shared how a recent dinner with fellow artists Joe Jusko and Denys Cowan during the Bedrock City Comic Con brought back some old memories. As it turns out, in 1991, all three contributed to Nightcat, the superhero identity created by Marvel for aspiring actress Jacqueline Tavares.

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Lee explained how he was approached by Stan Lee and editor Bob Budiansky to design Nightcats costume, with Joe Jusko painting the cover for her debut comic,...

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As an aerospace engineer with aspirations of becoming an astronaut (a dream he eventually realizes), Simon Helberg's Howard Wolowitz is the resident cad of "The Big Bang Theory." He's totally harmless, but he still deserves the myriad comeuppances he receives when he badly overrates his smooth-talking skills. Whether you were relieved or disappointed when Howard finally established a love connection with Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) depends on how much you could stomach his clumsily boorish antics prior to settling down. The unexpected death of his lovingly overbearing mother, Debbie (Carol Ann Susi), softened most viewers' opinion of Howard, but there were times in later seasons where she was missed –- ditto Howard's romantic misadventures.

For those who couldn't get enough of the single-and-too-eager-to-mingle Howard getting humiliated by women who were either out of his league or fresh out of patience for his antics,...

ReedPop has announced a special partnership with Paragon Creative Agency, which will serve as the official livestream partner for New York Comic Con 2024. The deal will include live coverage from Cbr alongside fellow Valnet publications Collider and ScreenRant.

Nycc returns to the Javits Center on Oct. 17-20 for this year's festivities. Paragon Creative Agency will help livestream the biggest panels on the Main and Empire Stages on the social media and YouTube channels across Cbr, Collider and ScreenRant. Some of the other key clients for the company, which is also behind the GRAMMYs, include CBS, Microsoft, Netflix, Disney, Activision/Blizzard, NBCUniversal, Tesla, Mattel, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate, among others.

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James Tynion IV's Tiny Onion will arrive this month's Nycc with its very own brand-new newspaper, Tiny Onion Presents #1.

"New York Comic Con is one of the most iconic pop culture events...

Few characters have reached the mainstream popularity of Harley Quinn. Starting as just a one-off side character in Batman: The Animated Series, she proved to be so popular and eye-catching that she was eventually rolled over into the comic books. Since then, Harley has appeared in tons of stories and interacted with tons of characters, and some have even become love interests.

Everyone knows that Harley Quinn's main love interest has been the Joker for far longer than not. She was introduced as Joker's bench woman and quickly upgraded to his girlfriend, and she stayed that way for several years. Eventually, she ditched the clown and started living her own life, which included spending time with a few new romantic partners. From Batman to Poison Ivy, these are ten romantic love interests Harley Quinn has had besides Joker.

Mason Macabre Was A "Normal" Love Interest For Harley Harley Quinn #9 by Amanda Conner,...

Few comic book characters have experienced as successful of a rebranding as Harley Quinn has had over the past decade. From being the Cupid of Crime to the kingpin of crimefighting, Harley Quinn has had a tremendous rebrand as of late.

Originally not even conceived as a character for the comic books, and a character who DC Comics editors actively did not want in the official comics canon, Harley Quinn has come a long way from being The Joker's lovelorn sidekick. Now, she's essentially become one of the leading faces of the DC brand. While some superheroes still treat her with vitriol (the Justice League still doesn't consider her a real hero), she at the very least has become a full-on anti-hero - and these quotes prove just that.

"I'm a total saint!" Harley Quinn/Gossamer #1 by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Pier Brito, Paul Mounts, and Dave Sharpe

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Deadpool meeting Harley Quinn seems like a crossover just begging to happen if current circumstances were different at DC and Marvel. Yet, according to writer Jimmy Palmiotti, there was a secret crossover in the works during his run on Harley Quinn with Amanda Conner, pieces of which still survived in the finished product.

Appearing at the Dragon Con 2024 panel Harley Quinn: In the Spotlight, Palmiotti revealed how the unofficial crossover almost came to be. We were friends with the guys writing Deadpool at Marvel at the time, Palmiotti explains, more than likely referencing Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn, who co-wrote Deadpool from 2012 to 2015.

Palmiotti then detailed how the secret crossover almost came together:

We said, Lets do a crossover without [Marvel and DC] knowing were doing a crossover. So we said, You guys create a character like Harley and put her in Deadpool, well create a character like Deadpool and put him in Harley.

Jennifer Garners Elektra recently made her return to the big screen to much fanfare and acclaim, but her version of Daredevils longtime lover wasnt always so well-received. Acclaimed comic book artist Amanda Conner was so disappointed in the 2005 Elektra movie that she actually cried while watching it. Conner knows a thing or two about the character, as she was actually the model for Elektras greatest story.

Amanda Conners husband, Jimmy Palmiotti, detailed how she became the model for Elektra at the Daredevil: 60-Year Anniversary panel during Dragon Con 2024. My wife (Amanda Conner) is actually Elektra in Elektra Assassin, Palmiotti said, talking about the seminal 1986 series from writer Frank Miller and artist Bill Sienkiewicz.

Conner was working as Sienkiewiczs assistant at the time, and her favorite character was Elektra. She dressed up as the character for Halloween, Palmiotti continued, and Bill said, I have to take a million pictures of you for reference!

Kevin Smith made comic book history when he took over writing Daredevil during the Marvel Knights initiative, but the revolutionary story almost didnt happen. Guardian Devil was the story that brought Dd back into the spotlight, but according to co-editor Jimmy Palmiotti, Smith was ready to quit the book before it even began

Appearing at the Dragon Con 2024 panel Daredevil: 60-Year Anniversary, Marvel Knights co-founder Jimmy Palmiotti revealed the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the Guardian Devil story. There was much fanfare when it was announced that Smith was going to write the relaunch of Daredevil in 1998, before a wrench was thrown into the creative teams plans.

(Kevins) original idea was to have Daredevil regaining his sight, Palmiotti explains, before the team ran into a problem: Before we launched the book (with Marvel Knights), Scott Lobdell did that story first. That story would be Flying Blind, which appeared in Daredevil #376-...

The Marvel Knights imprint was a branch of Marvel Studios that sadly didn't last long and kickstarted a longstanding mystery. While Punisher: War Zone and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance weren't beloved, they showed how Marvel Knights could work. There's hope that Marvel Knights could still return in some way but that may come with its greatest mystery not getting solved.

Marvel Studios has been around a lot longer than the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with founders like Keven Feige having a hand in the universe since 2000's X-Men. As a result, there has been a lot of growth and evolution that includes iconic hits like Iron Man and Spider-Man as well as colossal flops like X-Men Origins: Wolverine and 2003's Daredevil. But with every high and low, there were solid attempts to try something new that went even beyond the movies and television that brought many beloved characters to a wider audience.

Harley and Poison Ivy's relationship developed from colleagues to lovers, showcasing female empowerment and friendship in the comics and TV show. Season 1 of Kite Man: Hell Yeah! shows Harlivy as a solid couple enjoying life, while Kite Man moves on from his heartache. Fans can expect potential future team-ups between Kite Man, Harley, and Ivy, creating quirky situations and drama in the Gotham City Sirens lore.

The following contains spoilers for Kite Man: Hell Yeah! Season 1, now streaming on Max.

One of the most engaging aspects of the Harley Quinn TV series was the dynamic between Harley and her soulmate, Poison Ivy. Of course, they didn't just start out as lovers. They were colleagues and friends before romance bloomed.

Unfortunately, conflict set in, and it left Harley questioning if she and Ivy were meant to be together. Season 4 revealed cracks in the relationship that seemed to be papered over by the time it ended.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Power Girl #11!

Power Girl challenges her constant sexualization after a dating faux pas in Power Girl #11. Axel Gust's reaction questions Power Girl's "hotness" and her symbol's legacy. Power Girl's lack of a symbol represents empowerment and independence, transforming her image.

Power Girl has always been a hot DC topic for one reason or another. As an auxiliary member of the Superman Family, she has been able to hold her own alongside the Man of Steel and his cousin Supergirl and yet her greatest battle is her constant sexualization. Even as she finally updates her costume, she encounters resistance, even from characters in the DC Universe.

In Power Girl #11 by Leah Williams and Adriana Melo, Paige Stetler is trying to be a superhero and manage her dating life at the same time. Although her new love interest, Axel Gust, might have some secrets of his own,...

According to writer Garth Ennis, he doesn't believe actor George Clooney passed on playing Nick Fury in the early 2000s after reading Ennis' violent take on the character; Ennis doubts Clooney even read his Fury series. Ennis finds the whole Clooney rumor blown out of proportion, believing a movie with Clooney would have gone a very different direction for his Max series even if it had entered production. Garth Ennis' Fury series was influential in notable ways, but it is unlikely that keeping George Clooney from starring in a Marvel film was one of them.

A longstanding myth among Marvel fans is that George Clooney passed on starring in a Nick Fury movie in the early 2000s after reading Garth Ennis' brutal Fury series from 2001. In an interview, Ennis dismissed the notion, suggesting it was highly unlikely his work had any influence on the development of a Fury film and...

Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #3, features Harley Quinn catching feelings for a new Gotham Rogue. However, the romance is short-lived, considering that the new potential love interest dies at the end of the comic. Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy's love faces uncertainty as DC focuses on Ivy's relationship with Janet from Hr in their upcoming 2024 Pride Celebration.

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #3!Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn shared their first in-continuity kiss in 2017's Harley Quinn #25 by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Chad Hardin, marking the official beginning of DC's most iconic queer relationship. However, the beloved Harlivy romance has faced challenges in recent years, and to add to the complications, Harley is developing feelings for another surprising Gotham Rogue.

Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #3 by writer John Layman, artist Jesús Hervás, and colorist David Baron picks up the chaos from the previous issue,...

Harley Quinn #39 features a new retro-futuristic spacesuit for the quirky villain-turned-hero, staying true to her zany fashion sense. The variant cover by Mindy Lee showcases Harley in the new spacesuit, adding a fun sci-fi spin while maintaining her iconic colors. Harley is no stranger to space adventures, and this new costume highlights her ability to stand out and hold her own in any situation, whether she's causing chaos in Gotham or exploring the stars.

It isn't unheard of for Harley Quinn to go to space - and look fashionable while doing it. Harley Quinn #39 will feature a variant cover with a new space suit for the villainess-turned-hero. The titular heroine will go back to her roots in this issue, while the variant art gives her a retro-futuristic twist.

Harley Quinn #39 has the creative team of Tini Howard, Natacha Bustos, and Erica Henderson. It features several covers, including a 1:50 variant...

If you are a comic book reader who has a long flight coming up, writer Jimmy Palmiotti has one humble suggestion. He is offering hundreds of pages’ worth of his comics at a steep discount as part of a sale that see proceeds go to the World Wildlife Fund.

“It can get you from Japan and back from the east coast,” Palmiotti says with a laugh of the hefty reading material, available via the service Humble Bundle, which allows buyers to adjust how much of the proceeds to go charity and how much go to creators like Palmiotti.

Among them is Random Acts of Violence, which Jay Baruchel adapted as a feature in 2019. Another book in the batch was also in development as a movie: the crime drama Back to Brooklyn.

Palmiotti reveals that that late Boyz n the Hood filmmaker John Singleton, who died unexpectedly in 2019, was developing a feature version of the book,...

A spin-off series starring industry newcomer Alaqua Cox, a Menominee deaf actor, was first rumored long before she debuted as Echo in Disney+'s Hawkeye in November 2021. A few weeks after Hawkeye's successful premiere, Marvel Studios officially confirmed Cox's Maya Lopez, a deaf Indigenous vigilante, would be leading her solo series Echo.

The Indigenous, deaf, and female hero made her Marvel Comics debut in 1998’s Daredevil #9 by David Mack, Richard Isanove, Joe Quesada, and Jimmy Palmiotti, giving herself the moniker Echo as a tribute to her murdered father. Because she can sense the physical vibration of sound through the floor, which helps her in hand-to-hand combat, she is one of the most skilled fighters in the Marvel Multiverse. Like the Black Widow villain Taskmaster, Maya can perfectly copy another person’s fighting style with her photographic reflexes just by watching her opponent in combat.

Echo's release is just around the corner,...

In the last decade, Carol Danvers, now known as Captain Marvel, has gained immense popularity and respect in the Marvel Comics universe. After struggling with personal issues and difficulties with the Avengers, Carol has emerged as the elected leader of the team, showcasing her growth and claim to the top spot. Carol has finally fulfilled her dream and potential as Captain Marvel, becoming not just a hero but one of the greatest in Marvel Comics.

Known far and wide as Earth’s Mightiest Hero, Captain Marvel is one of Marvel Comics' leading heroes. Both on her own and with teams like the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and even the X-Men, Carol Danvers has always served with distinction as one of the universe’s most determined champions. And although Carol has always been a fan-favorite, her recent push to prominence in the last few years has done wonders for...

Comic books have inspired countless brilliant movies, with superhero comics having an especially strong impact on modern Hollywood. Through major franchises, such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Extended Universe, some incredibly enjoyable movies have been created. Likewise, even some excellent non-superhero comics have inspired some of the best films ever made, from horror stories to westerns.

Comic book movies are some of the best stories on film, and not all of them even seem like comic book stories. This is in part due to the difference in adaptation, with some movies being rigidly adapted to film, while others only receive a loose adaptation. Many of these movies have been unable to secure sequels, often due to box office flops, critical responses or even because they simply didn't need one.

Related: Thor and Loki Are Sure to Reunite in the MCU - But Maybe They Shouldn’t

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Warning! Contains spoilers for Birds of Prey #1! A new Birds of Prey team line-up has finally proved that Harley Quinn can take down DC's best hand-to-hand fighter. Characters like Lady Shiva and Batman, two of the greatest martial artists to ever live, have both lost to Cassandra Cain, but DC recently revealed that the one person who might be able to take Cass down is Harley Quinn.

Black Canary has been putting together a new Birds of Prey team to save her sister Sin from a terrible fate in Birds of Prey #1 by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire, and Clayton Cowles. Along with Canary, the team consists of Zealot, Big Barda, Cassandra Cain, and, in a surprising twist, Harley Quinn. Harley only made it onto the team due to the suggestion of Cass, who told a story about how she once investigated a museum break-in, only to find Harley already conducting her own investigation.

The Sentry is often regarded as Marvel Comics’ version of Superman, but according to co-creator Paul Jenkins, the character actually started life as a pitch for another DC Comics hero.

Released in 2000, The Sentry was a Marvel Knights series by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee that told the story of a powerful superhero who had been forgotten by the rest of the Marvel Universe. Originally presented as a lost creation of Stan Lee from the 1960s, the series garnered controversy upon release, and is widely considered one of the greatest hoaxes in comic book history. Recently, co-creator Paul Jenkins spoke at the 2023 Dragon Con panel “Marvel’s Sentry: A Superhero Identity Crisis,” where the writer revealed that the Sentry originally began life as a pitch at DC Comics for an entirely different hero: Hourman.

Marvel’s Sentry Originally Started As A Pitch For DC’s Hourman

“Originally, the pitch was...

Filmmaker and comics writer Kevin Smith is auctioning off his entire collection of original comic art. Smith has curated quite the cache of pages and covers from titles including Batman, Preacher, and Sandman. The majority of the work in the collection comes from books that Smith wrote himself, such as his highly acclaimed reboots of Daredevil and Green Arrow.

The online auction is being held on September 27, and will be directed by Bodnars Auctions. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Kubert School's scholarship fund. The school was founded by legendary cartoonist Joe Kubert, and teaches students cartooning and graphic art. The sale of Smith's art collection will help to support the comic artists of the future.

Related: Kevin Smith's Movie Heroes Collide in New Quick Stops Comic Series (Exclusive)

Frank Miller's Daredevil #161 Is The Featured Piece Of Smith's Auction

Smith has recently moved from Los...

Cartoonist Jeff Smith, beloved for his popular indie comic book epic “Bone,” suffered a heart attack this past Sunday and has canceled his book tour for the remainder of this year. The news about Smith, 63, was first shared by representatives from Smith’s own Cartoon Books publishing company, including Smith’s wife.

“Jeff Smith is recuperating from a cardiac arrest, which he suffered on Sunday. There will be a long road to recovery, so regrettably we must cancel the remainder of his book tour this year,” Cartoon Books production manager Kathleen Glosan shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Jeff Smith is possibly the greatest cartoonist working in the Western world today; immense love to Jeff and Vijaya at what must be a very scary time https://t.co/gP45MemN2i

— Al Kennedy (@housetoastonish) August 19, 2023

In another message, Glosan continued, “We hope this is just...

This was the year that San Diego Comic-Con was supposed to collapse. After all, with Hollywood studios pulling out and stars not able to promote their work, all due to the double whammy of the actors and writers strikes, why would people even bother to attend?

Well, about 150,000 attendees did, indeed, show up. There were no mass hotel cancellations nor mass refunds issued for badges, which were purchased months in advance. And an interesting thing happened on the way to the Comic-Con apocalypse. There was a renewed focus on comics and other graphic arts, even as Hollywood showed up in a diminished capacity.

“This year, more than ever, it felt like the real focus was the talent behind the origins of a lot of their entertainment,” says Jimmy Palmiotti, a writer-artist who has worked for Marvel and DC and created the comic Painkiller Jane, which was adapted into a SyFy series in 2007.

By all accounts,...

Captain America's iconic shield, made of vibranium alloy, is a powerful weapon and tool. However, in a surprising turn of events, a little-known hero named Paladin was able to counter its offensive abilities. Paladin, despite being an obscure and overlooked character in Marvel, has proven to be ruthlessly effective and has stood toe-to-toe with some of Marvel's top heroes. He defeated Captain America in single combat by using an intelligent Emf emitter to nullify the shield's attack. Paladin is a mysterious figure with superhuman strength, reflexes on par with Captain America, and extensive espionage training. He is a "hero for hire" who only fights for money. Despite his questionable motives, he has shown genuine honor by leaving a lucrative opportunity to keep a mythical spear out of the wrong hands.

Nothing in Marvel is more representative of the Stars and Stripes than Captain America's trademark shield, but this versatile...

Harley Quinn is known for her love of roller derby, and now some heroines from the Justice League have followed her lead. In new fan art from comic artist Francine Delgado, several recognizable ladies are ready to land some hits. This all-star lineup would definitely be victorious.

On Instagram, Francine Delgado shared fan art of Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Power Girl, Green Lantern Jessica Cruz, and Batgirl, suited up for a roller derby victory. The art is gorgeous, putting roller derby twists on their iconic costumes. They're fitted with helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, and of course, roller skates. Each outfit also has the heroine's actual names across the chest, rather than their codenames, as well as themed helmets that reference their comic iconography.

Related: Harley Quinn’s New Costume is a Hilarious Shot At the Dceu

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The beloved Red Sonja gets another shot at Hollywood through Millenium Media. The production house will be helming the reimagining of the comic book icon. The iconic character is making a comeback, igniting excitement amongst fans, and recent snapshots of actress Matilda Lutz in the protagonist's role have only intensified the fervor.

Comic enthusiasts and movie lovers are in for a treat in the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con (Sdcc) as Red Sonja’s first movie teaser is set for release. Millennium Media has confirmed that the teaser and a special panel discussion, celebrating the character's 50th anniversary, will be the event's highlights.

The panel discussion during Sdcc will not only be a tribute to Red Sonja’s past, but will also present a glimpse into her future with new comics and novels as per ComicBook.

Luke Lieberman, the president of Red Sonja, LLC, and one of the producers of the upcoming film,...

San Diego Comic-Con 2023 attendees will be among the first to see a new teaser trailer for the Matilda Lutz-led Red Sonja reboot.

Per ComicBook.com, it's been announced by Millennium Media that the first teaser trailer for Red Sonja is debuting at Sdcc. The teaser will be unveiled during a special panel honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic character. The panel is scheduled for Friday, July 21, and will be moderated by Red Sonja, LLC president Luke Lieberman, one of the feature film's producers. Other guests will include producer Mark Canton along with franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, and Dan Panosian.

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"The beloved She-Devil With a Sword's story began in comics in 1973, and now 50 years later she remains the greatest sword-and-sorcery female heroine of them all," a press release promoting the San Diego Comic-Con panel reads.

A lot of the major studios have decided not to have presentations at the San Diego Comic Con this year. Disney, Marvel Studios, DC Studios, Netflix, Sony, Universal, they’re all sitting this one out. But Millennium Media has now confirmed that they’ll have an Sdcc presence, as they’ll be unveiling the teaser trailer for their long-awaited Red Sonja reboot during a panel that will celebrate the title character’s 50th anniversary!

The main focus of this panel will be Red Sonja’s comic book history. A press release notes that Red Sonja, LLC president, executive editor, and film producer Luke Lieberman will be panel moderator, and guests will include franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, Dan Panosian, Mark Canton, and more. “

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In addition to a retrospective discussion on the character’s legacy and past, her future will be looked to with new comics,...

A new homage to Action Comics #1 pits Superman against Harley Quinn with hilarious results. Harley is about to "screw up" the DC Universe with a time machine, and this cover proves she's can really wreak some havoc in Dcu history.

This special ratio variant cover for Multiversity: Harley Screws Up the Dcu #3 by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti will be released this May. While the main cover for this issue also features Harley "screwing up" the classic Superman-and-green-car moment, the ratio variant includes all the dressings, including a take on the original Action Comics font and numbering. In both versions of the cover, Superman lifts the green car over his head while the contemporary Harley Quinn peeks her head out the window, calling out "Ha! Joke's on you, Supes! This ain't even my car!" The full solicitation follows:

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The internet has gone Gaga for Harley Quinn in “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

As a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, writer-director Todd Phillips released the first image of Stefani Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, in character as Harleen Quinzel, better known as Harley Quinn. The great DC character will likely play a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum, where she falls in love with “Mr. J.”, Joaquin Phoenix returning to his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck (better known as Joker).

Gaga’s Harley, based on this image, doesn’t have any of the white makeup or domino mask, but has her hair pulled back in a forceful manner and has Quite an extreme puss on her face. She’s staring right into Fleck’s eyes who, in harsh lighting, kinda looks like Robin Williams a little, doesn’t he?

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Though it’s been 30 years since her hallowed debut, Harleen Quinzel, also known as current vigilante and former Batman villain Harley Quinn, has seen her fair share of changes. Introduced in 1992 by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini as a throwaway villain on the seminal Batman: The Animated Series (the episode being “Joker’s Favor”), few could’ve guessed that Harley Quinn would go on to become one of the most popular and enduring characters in the entirety of the DC stable. But what are the biggest ways she’s changed?

Though Harley began her career on television as an unnerving if not slightly hapless supervillain, acting as Joker’s girlfriend through a series of ever more crazed cartoonish capers, her character evolved from a relatively one-dimensional basket case into a harrowingly realistic portrait of a woman trapped by abuse and manipulation. Gradually shifting into the main continuity of DC Comics,...

Daredevil is in for a second mainstream resurgence since his MCU reintroduction, and the Born Again TV series is poised for a spring 2024 premiere, but the Man Without Fear has enjoyed great success in the source material for decades now. For many longtime comic book fans in general, it's arguable that Daredevil is the most consistently well-written character in the superhero genre.

Frank Miller's seminal and revitalizing run on the hero will be among the first to come to many readers' minds, but Daredevil's subsequent tales have instilled further confidence in fans that he's in good hands. The underrated Ann Nocenti has been a massive contributor to the character's mythos, and Bendis' run is a shout for the most revered.

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From the talented duo that brought DC and Batman fans The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Yellow is a quieter, but no...

Welcome to the third installment of our new column 100 Word Hits, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the latest books to hit comic stores over the past month or so!

The Cimmerian – Hour of the Dragon #3 Written by Julien Blondel | Art by Valentin Secher

Escaping from the clutches of Xaltotun of Python, Conan rescuer Hadrathus explains that Conan and Xaltotun are destined to be immortal enemies and the only thing that can stop him is destroying the heart of Ahriman. The dastardly Valerus engages the services of some undead warrior monks to track down and kill Conan and secure the heart of Ahirman for Xaltotun.

Conan enters Messantia, clashes with the monks, falls into the sea and is picked up by an Arosian slave ship. Leading a mutiny and overcoming the slave masters he leads the ship...

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“The guy that delivers lunch makes more money on the movie than we do,” said writer and artist Jimmy Palmiotti, summing up the situation of comic book creators signing Hollywood deals that pay them little while corporations rake in billions.

The topic of creators getting a share of what they create was front and center Friday at Comic-Con during a panel titled “The Importance of Comic Creators Owning Their Own IP.”

The topic is very current, as earlier in the week The Hollywood Reporter exposed the very lopsided contracts writers and artists face when seeing the characters they create end up on screen.

“Comics produce some of the biggest franchises, and we’re not seeing creators participating at the level that they should,” said Chris Giliberti, the CEO and co-founder of upstart digital comics platform Zestworld, which hosted the panel.

Headlining the panel were Palmiotti and Amanda Conner,...

Development continues on the next live-action adaptation of Event Comics' "Painkiller Jane", starring and produced by actress Jessica Chastain:

Additional producers include Lenny Beckerman of Lotus Entertainment and Stephen L’Heureux from Solipsist Films. Executive producers include Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, Ara Keshishian and "Painkiller Jane" creator Jimmy Palmiotti.

Created by Palmiotti and Joe Quesada for Event Comics in 1995 in a five-issue Event Comics mini-series, the character also appeared alongside the 'Punisher', 'Vampirella' and 'Hellboy'. Recently, the series relaunched at Dynamite Entertainment.

"...'Jane Vasko' is an undercover police officer attempting to infiltrate the 'Fonti' criminal gang. After gaining the trust of crime boss 'Joey Fonti', she is given the assignment of passing a message on to rival gang member 'Adam', not realizing that an explosive device has been planted on her.

"As she meets her target, the explosion causes significant injuries, but Adam is uninjured. Through mysterious means,...

On Feb. 16, 2007, Mark Steven Johnson’s Ghost Rider movie hit theaters. Nicolas Cage starred as Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stuntman powered by the devil to slay the damned in the form of a man with a flaming skull. It was the perfect vehicle for Nicolas Cage, a comic fan known for his often eccentric screen presence. Cage playing a demonic bounty hunter who spits hellfire is one of those things where it feels more like a documentary that only happens to resemble a Marvel Comics character.

It’s a fun movie on its own that hits just the right level of being over-the-top at the appropriate moments. If anything, it’s hurt by the perfect way it sets up fight scenes like video game boss battles, only for the fights to be over within seconds. While Ghost Rider is ultimately a footnote in the superhero movie pantheon, it’s still...

"Painkiller Jane: Heartbreaker" a 48 page, self-contained one shot story from writer Jimmy Palmiotti and illustrator Romina Moranelli is now available :

Previously a TV series starring actress Kristanna Loken, actress Jessica Chastain ("Eyes of Tammy Faye") was to also star in and co-produce a live-action feature adaptation of the character. 

Created by Palmiotti and Joe Quesada for Event Comics (1995), the character also appeared alongside the 'Punisher', 'Vampirella' and 'Hellboy' and was relaunched at Dynamite Entertainment.

"...'Jane Vasko' is an undercover police officer attempting to infiltrate the 'Fonti' criminal gang. After gaining the trust of crime boss 'Joey Fonti', she is given the assignment of passing a message on to rival gang member 'Adam', not realizing that an explosive device has been planted on her.

"As she meets her target, the explosion causes significant injuries, but Adam is uninjured.  

"Through mysterious means, he manages to revive Jane,...

"Painkiller Jane: Heartbreaker" a new 48 page, self-contained one shot story from writer Jimmy Palmiotti and illustrator Romina Moranelli is available October 5, 2021:

Previously a TV series starring actress Kristanna Loken, actress Jessica Chastain ("Eyes of Tammy Faye") was to also star in and co-produce a live-action feature adaptation of the character. 

Created by Palmiotti and Joe Quesada for Event Comics (1995), the character also appeared alongside the 'Punisher', 'Vampirella' and 'Hellboy' and was relaunched at Dynamite Entertainment.

"...'Jane Vasko' is an undercover police officer attempting to infiltrate the 'Fonti' criminal gang. After gaining the trust of crime boss 'Joey Fonti', she is given the assignment of passing a message on to rival gang member 'Adam', not realizing that an explosive device has been planted on her.

"As she meets her target, the explosion causes significant injuries, but Adam is uninjured.  

"Through mysterious means, he manages to revive Jane,...