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The winners of this year's Harvey Awards—which have been recognizing outstanding achievements in various comics-related categories since 1988—were announced over the weekend. The Best Manga category had a bunch of tough competition in it, and Ryoko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon manga came out on top. Five inductees were also recently announced for the Hall of Fame, including Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The other inductees were illustrator Arthur Adams ( Uncanny X-Men ), comic author Larry Hama ( G.I. Joe ), artist and writer Sergio Aragonés ( Groo the Wanderer ) and comic artist John Buscema ( The Avengers ). Yen Press, which publishes the English edition of the Delicious in Dungeon manga, celebrated the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) account. Here's the full list of nominees in the Best Manga category: The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren, translated by Ajani Oloye (Yen Press) Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, translated by Stephen Kohler...

Late manga author Akira Toriyama, known for creating iconic works like Dragon Ball, Sand Land, and Dr. Slump, has been inducted into the prestigious Harvey Awards Hall of Fame.

The announcement was made ahead of the Harvey Awards ceremony, which is set to take place at New York Comic Con on Friday, Oct 18, 2024.

The mangaka, who passed away earlier in 2024, joins Arthur Adams, the acclaimed Marvel artist behind Uncanny X-Men and Excalibur; Sergio Aragones, a longtime contributor to Mad magazine and creator of Groo the Wanderer; John Buscema, the late Marvel artist known for his work during the 1960s to 1980s; and Larry Hama, the writer and artist who helped build the G.I. Joe universe.

In 2021, Rumiko Takahashi, the author of Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura and other popular works, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Toriyama’s Dragon Ball remains one of the most influential and widely recognized series,...

The late great Bob Newhart wasn’t just a legendary stand-up comedian, he was also, of course, a prodigious sitcom star, appearing in six seasons of The Bob Newhart Show, and eight seasons of Newhart. The latter famously gave us the most memorable sitcom finale of all time, not including the time Alf was captured by the U.S. government and presumably dissected in Area 51 off-screen.

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Less fondly-remembered is Newhart’s third foray into the sitcom world: the aptly-named 1992 series Bob.

Bob starred Newhart as Bob McKay, the creator of an old Batman-esque comic book superhero named Mad-Dog. In the first episode, McKay gets hired to work on a gritty ‘90s reboot in which the campy character has been reimagined as a brutal vigilante who literally murders his boy sidekick. Even Zack Snyder wouldn’t go that far.

To hype the sitcom, Marvel comics released a series of Mad-Dog comic books,...

Free Comic Book Day 2024: Mad Magazine Special Edition delivers a hilarious blend of fan-favorite Mad classics and clever parodies of DC superheroes, promising a delightful read for fans. Kerry Callen's cover art parodizes Clark Kent's iconic shirt-rip, adding humor to the classic Superman moment and showcasing the comedic tone of the comic. The inclusion of officially licensed DC parody comics offers a lighthearted break from the darker storylines in the DC universe, making it a worthy addition to any comic lover's collection.

In the much-anticipated Free Comic Book Day releases, Superman steps into the limelight with a hilarious parodization of Clark Kent's iconic quick-change shirt-rip that is featured on the cover of the upcoming Mad Magazine Special Edition comic. However, the amusement doesn't end with Superman as other beloved heroes are slated to join the comedic fray of mockery and hilarity.

While the complete roster of writers and...

What’s the greatest Batman comic of all time? It’s a question that will never be definitively answered, but one serious contender is a comic parody that most fans likely haven’t read, let alone heard of…

Fanboy was a six-issue series from 1999, created by the Groo The Wanderer team of writer Mark Evanier and artist Sergio Aragonés. The series focuses on Finster, a young comic fan who gets so caught up in his own imagination, he sometimes has difficulty separating his imaginary life from the real one. As the title suggests, it’s a skewering satire of comics and the fans who love them, although the series also acts as a love letter to comics history. While Aragonés is the primary artist, each issue also features a host of guest artists from DC Comics past and present, an impressive list of legends including Gil Kane, Russ Heath, Jerry Ordway,...

Even though they’re both the creations of George Lucas, the worlds of Star Wars and Indiana Jones have only officially crossed over once. This once-in-lifetime story occurred in the pages of 2004's Star Wars Tales #19, but what’s most extraordinary about it is the real-world anecdote that served as its inspiration.

Published by Dark Horse Comics from 1999 to 2005, Star Wars Tales was an anthology series that featured stories from across the Star Wars universe. One of the aspects that made this anthology so special was the talent tasked with telling these stories, with several high-profile creators like Craig Thompson, Sergio Aragones, Terry Moore and Garth Ennis contributing to the Star Wars universe. The series was a chance for these creators to be more playful than they might get the chance to in the other Star Wars comics of the day, such as the time Mace Windu and Yoda recreated...

(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

Alfred Molina may or may not be done as Doc Ock.

DC's co-head James Gunn stirs up some "Kingdom Come" chatter.

A helpful beginner's guide for "Marvel's Midnight Suns."

New "Masters of the Universe" comics.

All that and more!

Morbin' Time Continues As Morbius Gets An Official Lego In 2023

"Morbius" did not do very well at the box office, save for its opening weekend, but that hasn't stopped Marvel from putting the character out there more significantly. Case in point, a 2023 official Lego set is poised to feature Miles Morales doing battle with Morbius the Living Vampire.

Groo the Wanderer, the long-running comedic comic from legendary Spanish cartoonist Sergio Aragonés, is on its way to animation.

Entrepreneur Josh Jones, who counts businesses in venture capitalism, cryptocurrency and airlines among his portfolio, has acquired the animated film and television rights to Groo, with the intent of producing the character’s first-ever animated adaptation via his film company, Did I Err Productions.

Jones and his Did I Err partner Scott Nocas will serve as executive producers on the possible projects along with Aragonés and Groo writer Mark Evanier.

Did I Err will seek out creative talent who understand Aragonés’ unique vision ...

Groo the Wanderer, the long-running comedic comic from legendary Spanish cartoonist Sergio Aragonés, is on its way to animation.

Entrepreneur Josh Jones, who counts businesses in venture capitalism, cryptocurrency and airlines among his portfolio, has acquired the animated film and television rights to Groo, with the intent of producing the character’s first-ever animated adaptation via his film company, Did I Err Productions.

Jones and his Did I Err partner Scott Nocas will serve as executive producers on the possible projects along with Aragonés and Groo writer Mark Evanier.

Did I Err will seek out creative talent who understand Aragonés’ unique vision ...

The always delightful Doctor Z hangs with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante while discussing a few of his favorite monkey movies.

Dr. Z – Tmtmm Pod Mentions

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Planet of the Apes (1968) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Beneath The Planet of the Apes (1970) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Escape From The Planet of the Apes (1971)

Battle For The Planet of the Apes (1973) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Every Which Way But Loose (1978)

Any Which Way You Can (1980)

The Godfather Part II (1974) – Katt Shea’s trailer commentary

Schindler’s List (1993)

Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021)

King Kong Vs. Godzilla (1962) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

King Kong (1933)

Conan The Barbarian (1982)

Godzilla (1954) – Don Coscarelli’s trailer commentary

Godzilla Raids Again (1955)

Stalag 17 (1953)

In The Heat Of The Night (1967) – Michael Schlesinger’s trailer commentary

King Kong Escapes (1967)

Murders In The Rue Morgue (1932)

The Sorrow And The Pity (1972)

My Octopus Teacher (2020)

It Came From Beneath The Sea...

This The Simpsons review contains spoilers.

The Simpsons Season 32 Episode 5

It feels like weeks since Homer last tasted the sweet temptation of bitter fruit, but there’s lime in his cognac, and extramarital peril in the air on The Simpsons season 32, episode 5. “The 7 Beer Itch” is, hopefully, the season’s traditional flirt gone awry episode. The Simpsons, as a family, like to keep their options open when it comes to romance, but with every near event the show confirms what we all know. The only thing Homer really loves more than Marge is beer.

The title refers to the film The Seven Year Itch, which is about how marriage gets stale after about seven years, and people are more susceptible to outside influences. But by limiting the time frame to seven beers is unrealistic. Homer’s way ahead of them on that. This season has been very musical, and Groundskeeper...

The director of Sergio and many docs talks about docs and movies taken from true stories.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Sergio (2009)

Sergio (2020)

Reds (1981)

The Two Popes (2019)

Rules Don’t Apply (2016)

Bulworth (1998)

Dick Tracy (1990)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Innerspace (1987)

Ishtar (1987)

The Thin Blue Line (1988)

Man On Wire (2008)

The Fog of War (2003)

American Dharma (2018)

Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (2016)

The Killing Fields (1984)

The Year of Living Dangerously (1983)

Under Fire (1983)

Salvador (1986)

The Quiet American (2002)

The Quiet American (1958)

A Private War (2018)

The War Room (1993)

The Final Year (2017)

Independence Day (1996)

Citizen Kane (1941)

Bloodsport (1988)

Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996)

When We Were Kings (1996)

Soul Power (2008)

High School (1968)

Hospital (1970)

Titicut Follies (1967)

The Diving Bell And The Butterfly (2007)

Before Night Falls (2000)

At Eternity’s Gate (2018)

American Factory (2019)

Dina (2017)

Honeyland (2019)

The Act of Killing (2012)

The English Patient (1996)

Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990)

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Purple Noon (1960)

Other Notable Items

Sergio Aragonés

Wagner Moura

Narcos TV...

The usual gang of idiots at Mad will put Mad Magazine #13 on sale next week and it might be the saddest thing to happen to music since Eminem replaced Marilyn Manson as America’s Worst Nightmare. The issue is called “Mad Mocks Music,” and it is filled with spoofs and comedic cartoons about the esteemed and infallible music industry, bless the very steady rhythms of its heart.

Mad’s had it in, and out, for music since neither of their Musically Mad LP or Mad ‘Twists’ Rock ‘n’ Roll records charted in the late 50s and early 60s. But this isn’t just about moldy oldies, contemporary artists like Billie Eilish are also relegated to scary babysitting duty in the pages of the upcoming issue. Alfred E. Newman’s What Me Worry Band continues to rebuke the Beatles musical progression with a tone-deaf alternative.

Meanwhile, the people at Mad presented...

In my adolescent to teen years, I was an avid reader of both the Mad and Cracked magazines. Spy vs. Spy was my jam, and the tiny toons that Sergio Aragones stashed around the many pages of Mad brought a smile to my face with each hilarious installment. Before the days of Nintendo Power, Mad was the only publication I subscribed to, and there have been times when I've wanted to punch myself in the... Read More...

Donald Trump has been trying very hard to do a lot to this nation, thus far with pathetically little success. However, while he might not be making America great, he’s most certainly been making American comedy fantastic.

Take Stephen Colbert. After he took over The Late Show, he has been losing badly to The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon. Then the Manchild from Hell won the election – thanks to a little help from his friends – and that very evening Colbert had something of a nervous breakdown, live on CBS. To his vast credit, he put all that energy into his job: making jokes at the expense of our Megalomaniac-In-Chief. Now, six months later, he’s leaped over Fallon in the ratings.

Certainly, there’s no shortage of material. Indeed, many other comics have made similar journeys on the Trump Turnpike (“what will that asshole think of next?”). Seth Myers,...

Allen, Son of Hellcock #1

Written by Will Tracy and Gabe Koplowitz

Art by Miguel Porto

Published by Z2 Comics

What happens when the bad guy conquers the kingdom, but he ends being a decent ruler, everyone is happy, and there are no rebellions in sight. Allen, Son of Hellcock #1 by writers Will Tracy (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) and Gabe Koplowitz and artist Miguel Porto is what happens. The comic opens up as kind of mash-up of the recent Tim Truman Conan comics and the classic Sergio Aragones Groo the Wanderer fantasy parody series with a relatively straightforward sword and sorcery narrative about the barbarian warrior Hellcock and his quirky supporting cast. But this is just another one of those Fellowship of the Ring prologues, and the comic is actually about Allen, whose name people can’t get right for some reason, and his attempts to live a relatively...

Give Secret Wars a grand sendoff as some of the hottest names in the comics industry bid adieu to Battleworld later this year with Secret Wars Too #1, an oversized one-shot of epic proportions coming to comic shops and digital devices in November!

Secret Wars scribe Jonathan Hickman himself unites with the likes of Sergio Aragones, Ryan Browne, Al Ewing, Rob Guillory, Kate Leth, Eric Powell, Declan Shalvey, Kyle Starks, Ramon Villalobos and Brittney Williams to bring you a 40 page epilogue to the biggest comic event of the year. Prepare for a side of Secret Wars you’ve never seen before when Secret Wars Too #1 hits stores this November.

Secret Wars Too #1

Featuring Jonathan Hickman, Sergio Aragones, Ryan Browne, Al Ewing, Rob Guillory, Kate Leth, Eric Powell, Declan Shalvey, Kyle Starks, Ramon Villalobos and Brittney Williams

Cover by Chip Zdarsky

On Sale in November!

Comic-Con International has announced the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for 2015. The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, highlight the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novel form today, from companies big and small, in print and on line. The awards will be given out during a gala ceremony on Friday, July 10 during Comic-Con International: San Diego.

Best Short Story

“Beginning’s End,” by Rina Ayuyang, muthamagazine.com

“Corpse on the Imjin!” by Peter Kuper, in Masterful Marks: Cartoonists Who Changed the World (Simon & Schuster)

“,” by Lee Bermejo, in Batman Black and White #3 (DC)

“,” by Max Landis & Jock, in Adventures of Superman #14 (DC)

“When the Darkness Presses,” by Emily Carroll, http://emcarroll.com/comics/darkness/

Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)

Astro City #16: “Wish I May” by Kurt Busiek & Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC)

Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, by Evan Dorkin...

"Laugh-In" director George Schlatter based this 1976 farce on a failed stage play about two stereotypically Jewish parents and their frazzled reactions to the fact that their son has a boyfriend. For the film Schlatter cast Redd Foxx and Pearl Bailey as the parents, thereby ensuring a comedy even more rife with politically-incorrect possibilities. Look for Mad cartoonist Sergio Aragones in a small part.

Dungeons and Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #1

Written by Jim Zub

Art by Max Dunbar

Colors by John-Paul Bove

Published by Idw

Jim Zub and Max Dunbar introduce readers new and old to the sword fights, magic, and even more colorful characters of the world of Baldur’s Gate. No knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons or the Baldur’s Gate video games is required to enjoy this comic. After a few exposition captions, Legends of Baldur’s Gate #1 drops right into the action where the protagonist Delina, a Moon Elf mage is being chased by dragons for some reasons. Max Dunbar is a deft fight choreographer, who shifts the panel shape to keep the battles fresh and not just hack and slash. And the action, adventure, and comedy reach a whole new level when Minsc, the dumb as rock, hamster wielding Ranger shows up to help Delina. Zub uses...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

Action Lab Entertainment

Fracture #3 (Of 4)(Cover A Chad Cicconi), $2.99

Fracture #3 (Of 4)(Cover B John Williams), Ar

Jack Hammer #2 (Of 4)(Cover A Ionic), $3.99

Jack Hammer #2 (Of 4)(Cover B John Williams), Ar

Jack Hammer #2 (Of 4)(Cover C Brett Weldele), Ar

Pirate Eye Volume 1 Tp, $11.99

Princeless Encore Edition #4 (Of 4)(Cover A M Goodwin), $2.99

Princeless Encore Edition #4 (Of 4)(Cover B John Williams), Ar

Amaze Ink (Slave Labor Graphics)

Where Bold Stars Go To Die Gn, $7.95

Amp! Comics For Kids

Charlie Brown And Friends Tp, $9.99

Antarctic Press

Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #9, $3.99

Gold Digger Holidays Special #3, $3.50

Rod Espinosa’s Steampunk Edge Of Empire #1 (Of 2), $3.99

Steam Wars #4, $3.99

Archie Comic Publications

Betty And Veronica Double Digest #221, $3.99

Jugheads Double Double Digest #200, $5.99

Life With Archie #34 (Fernando Ruiz Regular...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

47 North

Star Trek Stellar Cartography The Starfleet Reference Library Deluxe Hc, $79.99

Alternative Comics

Sugar Booger #1 (Of 3)(not verified by Diamond), $5.95

Antarctic Press

8-Bit Zombies #1 (One Shot), $3.99

Very Zombie Christmas #5, $3.99

Arcana Studio

Steam Engines Of Oz Volume 2 The Geared Leviathan #1, $3.99

Archaia Entertainment

Hawken Melee #2 (Of 5), $3.99

Archie Comics

World Of Archie Double Digest #34, $3.99

Aspen Comics

Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover A Giuseppe Cafaro), $3.99

Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99

Avatar Press

Crossed Badlands #43 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar

Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Torture Cover), $3.99

Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres Bloodwashed Incentive Cover), Ar

Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres End Of A Species Cover), $3.99

Extinction...

The new "Mad" Magazine Special "20 Dumbest of 2013", will be available December 18, 2013:

"...it's the 'Mad' yearly recap of the 20 dumbest people events and things! Featuring Miley Cyrus, President Obama, A-Rod, Paula Deen and Blurred Lines, there’s plenty of stupidity to go around! Plus our full-spoof of 'The Following', 'Planet Tad', 'The Mad Strip Club', Sergio Aragonés' 'Mad Look at Sleepovers', 'The Fold-In' and a whole lot more..."

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The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

Abstract Studios

Strangers In Paradise Omnibus Sc (Previews Exclusive Edition), $100.00

Alternative Comics

Outliers #1, $5.00

Archie Comic Publications

Betty And Veronica #267 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99

Betty And Veronica #267 (Fiona Staples Variant Cover), $2.99

Sonic Super Digest #4, $3.99

Sonic Universe #55 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99

Sonic Universe #55 (Tracy Yardley Regular Cover), $2.99

World Of Archie Double Digest #31, $3.99

Aspen Comics

Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover A Mike DeBalfo), $3.99

Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover B Nei Ruffino), $3.99

Asylum Press

Fearless Dawn In Outer Space (One Shot), $3.99

Avatar Press

Crossed Badlands #35 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #35 (Michael Dipascale Torture Cover), $3.99

Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar

Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99

Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (German Erramousepe Wraparound Cover), $3.99

Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (Jacen...

Way back on August 26, 2010, Futurama gave us a look at the San Diego Comic-Con that will be held one thousand years later. Of course, everything about San Diego grew during the ensuing millennium – except for the San Diego Convention center. Oh, and the number of comics-related guests was reduced… to one.

Fittingly, that one was Sergio Aragones. I have no doubt that somebody will still be uncovering unpublished Aragones art in 3010.

More than a quarter of a million people pay to attend the annual Sdcc. Yes, they have a registered trademark on the word “Comic-Con,” but since that term had been in common usage long before they applied for the mark, and is still being used by other shows across America, in my opinion this is theft. As a former promoter of a “Comicon” – the Chicago Comicon, from 1976 through 1985 – I will gladly testify on behalf of anybody who chooses to challenge this mark.

Comic-Con released their full schedule of events and panels for for Friday, July 19th! It looks like another great day at the event, and we're excited to be there to cover as much as we can for you!

Friday will include panels for The World's End, Kick-Ass 2, Riddick, The Walking Dead, "DC Comics Justice League: Trinity War", Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Game of Thrones, "Marvel: Cup O' Joe," Robocop, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Veronica Mars, Robot Chicken, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and more!

To see the full panel and event line-up, click here. Below you'll find a few noteworthy panels. Stay tuned for all your Comic-Con awesomeness!

Friday, July 19

Star Wars Comics: Here and Now

What is the current state of Star Wars comics? Join Dark Horse editor Randy Stradley and Star Wars creators Carlos D'Anda, Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, Doug Wheatley,...

Friday’s Comic-Con schedule has landed! And it’s totally packed with action, from Simon Pegg’s latest The World’s End panel to a special Veronica Mars presentation.

In case you missed it, click here to see Thursday’s schedule and below you’ll see Friday’s TV and movie highlights. For more info and the complete schedule head over to the official Comic-Con site.

10:00am-11:00am, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Cartoon Network: Regular Show: Care to join the not so regular cast and crew for an eventful hour of over the top regular?...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

AC Comics

Crypt Of Horror Volume 18 Tp, $29.95

Alternative Comics

Alternative Comics #4 (not verified by Diamond), $5.99

Failure Gn, $21.95

Antarctic Press

Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #7, $3.99

Gold Digger #201, $3.99

Last Zombie The End #2 (Of 5), $3.99

Ape Entertainment

Sesame Street I Is For Imagination #1 (Amy Mebberson Super Power Variant Cover), Ar

Archie Comic Publications

Betty And Veronica #266 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99

Betty And Veronica #266 (Jill Thompson Variant Cover), $2.99

Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #234, $3.99

Life With Archie #30 (Bob Smith Regular Cover), $3.99

Life With Archie #30 (Phil Jimenez Variant Cover), $3.99

Sonic Saga Volume 3 Eggman Empire Tp, $11.99

Sonic Universe #53 (Patrick Spaziante Evil Friends Forever Variant Cover), $2.99

Sonic Universe #53 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99

World Of Archie Double Digest #30, $5.99

Aspen Comics

Executive Assistant Iris Volume 3 #4 (Cover A Alex Lei...

Press Release:

San Diego, CA – Besides being America’s biggest comic convention, Comic-Con International: San Diego has become ground zero for publishers to premiere special, exclusive editions of their products to legions of dedicated fans. Without further ado, here are the offerings that will be available from Idw Publishing!

Some of the titles below will be available for pre-order from Idw’s Web store beginning June 22nd. Fans who preorder will be able to pick up their books from the Idw booth at Comic-Con.

A limited edition of the hotly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again Artist’S Edition will be on hand. Packaged in a deluxe slipcase, signed, numbered, and featuring a variant cover of David Mazzucchelli’s historic artwork, this edition will be limited to 250 copies and priced at $200. It will be available for pre-order from Idw’s Web store.

Speaking of Artist’s Editions, an exclusive version of Sergio ARAGONÉS...

Another day, another Comic-Con schedule! Are you ready to plan out our Saturday at this years convention!? Once again there's a ton of great panels going on including Iron Man 3, Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, The Hobbit, Marvel TV, Django Unchained, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and more!

Saturday has shaped up to be a hell of a great day for those of you attending Comic-Con. I've put *** next to all of the panels that we want to attend, but like every year, I'm sure we'll be covering a lot more stuff.

We'll be wearing our GeekTyrant shirts, so if you see us walking around San Diego and the convention center, please stop and and say hi! We'd love to meet our readers. We will also be holding our annual meet-up on Wednesday night before the crazy geek storm.

Check out the schedule below and let us know what panels you'll be attending,...

It’s that time again… okay, it’s a little past that normal time, thanks to the Mix March Madness wrapup, but here are the preview materials for DC Comics releases for July 2012.

What’s on tap this month? More of the Before Watchmen books, with the debut of Ozymandias from Len Wein and Jae Lee, the conclusion of the Court of Owls storyline and crossover in all the Bat-books, and the debut of the done-in-one book, National Comics, featuring the New 52 Debut (coming right at you) of Eternity.

And in the white elephant of desire category, there’s the $300 statue showing the climactic scene from The Dark Knight Returns.

Once more, into the breach? Banzai!

As always, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.

Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1

Written by Len Wein

Art and cover by Jae Lee

Backup story art by John Higgins

1:25 Variant cover by Phil Jimenez...

Neil Gaiman and Jim Thompson bonded by Scam Fiction?

It’s all a scam, isn’t it?

My alarm goes off in the morning and I eat some cereal some marketer scammed me into thinking tastes good and is good for me. I wash myself with products I’ve been scammed into thinking will make me more pleasant company. I buy cigarettes I’ve scammed myself into thinking won’t really shorten my life from a convenience store clerk who scams me into thinking I’m paying a fair price. I go to my day-job and scam my boss into thinking I’m working hard just as he scams me into thinking my paycheck is as much as I deserve. Then I come home and attempt to scam you fine people into thinking I know what I’m talking about when it comes to crime fiction.

But of course, you’re too smart for that.

Dark Horse Comics has released an image for Groo vs. Conan. The miniseries is being created by long-time Groo collaborators Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragonés with art by Thomas Yeates and Tom Luth. "What was rumored as an April Fools' joke has turned into a full-blown miniseries sure to bring laughs and excitement. Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce Groo vs. Conan," said the publisher. "It had to happen: (more)...

If you you’re inclined to keep an eye out, heroes pop up like Kleenex. Steve Niles just made the cut.

At the 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con Harvey Awards dinner, Mark Waid offered a courageous keynote address which offered a simple message: digital comics are here to stay, there is an international bootlegging community and we as creators and industry doyens must learn to deal with it. For this, Mark was roundly booed, hassled and harassed by his peers. Astonishingly, one of his tormentors was the otherwise quite gentlemanly Sergio Aragonés.

I don’t recall if Steve Niles was at the dinner, but if not, it’s likely he heard about it. Suggesting that any acknowledgement of those who pirate comics is akin to taking a dump on the bible. This is true throughout the media: records (yeah, it’s okay to call them “records;” look it up), movies and teevee shows,...

The Free Comic Book Day Committee has announced the Gold Sponsor comic book titles that will be available for next years 11th annual Free Comic Book Day. The Gold Sponsor titles are a collection of single issues that have been selected by retailers on the Fcbd committee who pick from a group of titles submitted by several comic book publishers. This year, publishers submitted over 45 titles for retailers to choose from and the top 10 ‘Gold’ titles have been selected and are listed below.

The free comic books are across the board in terms of taste, including titles such as Avengers, Superman, Transformers, Peanuts and Mega Man to name just a few. In addition to the 10 Gold Sponsor selections, 35 Silver Sponsor books will also be made available on Free Comic Book Day, but you’ll have to wait for Diamond Comic Distributors’ Previews catalog to be released on December 28th to view the complete listing.

San Diego is calling all geeks! Comic-Con 2011 is so close yet so far away, But the amount of fun we are planning on having is going to be epic. Comic-Con International has unleashed the full schedule for Saturday July 23rd, and of course it's going to be another great day at the con, and since it's Saturday it will also be the most crowded. Here's a an example of what you will be going down... Immortals, Snow White and the Hunstman, Alcatraz, Terra Nova, Family Guy, Marvel TV, Community, Knights of Badassdom, Grimm, Kevin Smith and more!

I've gone through the list and put stars next to all of the events and panels that we want to cover. Let us know what panels and events you would like to know about and we will try and get them covered for you! If you are actually going to be at the con,...

Comic-Con International has unleashed the full schedule for Wednesday and Thursday for the San Diego Comic-Con 2011, and there is going to be a ton of stuff to keep you incredibly busy and entertained.

Like I've been saying it's never to early to start planning, and there is a ton of stuff here that we are looking forward to checking out. I've gone through the list and put exclamation points next to all of the events that we are looking forward to attending. What panels and events are you looking forward to?

We will be at Comic-Con in full force this year, bringing you everything you need and want to know about. We will also be having a GeekTyrant meet-up this year, which we announce soon.

See you at the con!

Wednesday July 20th

!!! 6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings: Alcatraz, Person of Interest, The Secret Circle, and Supernatural...

Who among us hasn’t grown up spending lazy summer afternoons with a ratty copy of Mad magazine? From Mort Drucker’s caricatures, Don Martin’s zany sound effects, Sergio Aragonés’ silly marginal cartoons, and finishing up with Al Jaffee’s brilliant fold-ins, it’s where many of our comedic identities were shaped.

And remember Spy vs Spy, those never-ending gags of one upmanship that would make Wile E. Coyote proud? Well, it seems Warner Brothers does, and they are bringing together the talents of Ron Howard, David Koepp, and Brian Grazer to do so.

Deadline reports that a live action feature is being developed for Ron Howard to direct and produce with Koepp and Grazer. Although Cuban artist Antonio Prohías’ Spy vs Spy cartoons were short and simple, it remains to be seen whether the idea can sustain a two-hour movie. And what would our black and white spies look like?...

Sergio Aragonés has discussed the details of his crossover between Groo the Wanderer and Conan the Barbarian. The cartoonist is working on the four-issue miniseries that portrays the meeting between his own creation and Robert E. Howard's classic hero for Dark Horse Comics. The story also features an appearance by Aragonés himself. "Because of something that happens to me inside the comic while I'm trying to defend a comic book shop that is going to be torn down, I get beat up on the head and, of course, I start fantasizing about the whole thing and that's funny," he told Comic Book Resources. "I think that I'm Conan. But then I go into the fantasy and the real Conan is there, drawn by Thomas Yeates. Thomas is an excellent artist who draws Zorro and does (more)...

Bongo Comics has announced a monthly title by Sergio Aragonés. The celebrated cartoonist and Groo the Wanderer creator will write and illustrate Sergio Aragonés Funnies, which was teased earlier in the year by Bongo's Bill Morrison, reports Robot 6. "Sergio Aragonés's Funnies is a new ongoing series that not many people may know about, but it's coming from Bongo Comics this year and will most likely premiere at Comic-Con International San Diego," he told Comic Book Resources. "As the book's editor, I hope I'm not coming off as self-serving by mentioning it (more)...

Hey gang! WonderCon 2011 invading San Francisco on Friday, April 1st through Sunday, April 3rd and the three-day schedule has been unleashed! Unfortunately we won't be able to make it up there this year, but if you are going, it looks like there's a ton of stuff for you to check out! I wish to hell I was going!

The convention will feature presentations and screenings for Falling Skies, Green Lantern, Super, Cowboys & Aliens, The Three Musketeers, Hanna, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Iron Man Anime, Priest, Immortals, Doctor Who, Terra Nova, Thundercats, and more.

Check out the full schedule below and start planning you WonderCon adventure!

Friday, April 1

12:30-1:30 Nerds! The Secret Origins of Game Designers— Comics. Movies. Games. Did you know that a life of fandom might be perfect training for a career as a video game designer? Learn the secret origins of industry veterans Haden Blackman...

For those who missed it (including us, to be honest), on Labor Day, a funny thing happened; at 8:30 Pm, Cartoon Network aired a 'Mad'  cartoon. And guess what? It wasn't a one-time fluke! Our friends over at HeroComplex snagged the new animated sketch show's producers Mark Marek (of Crank Yankers fame) and 'Emmy winner' Kevin Shinick (of Robot Chicken) and sat them down for an interview. For those who are too lazy to click that link and read their awesome interview, allow us to give you the 411:

The show is a 15 minute sketch cartoon show meant to carry the programming of Cartoon Network's normal schedule to it's [ironically bumpered] Adult Swim block of shows. Taking a 'film festival' approach to presentation, the Mad cartoon show will feature short cartoon sketches in a variety of styles. Mimicking the work and look of long time Mad contributors like Sergio Aragonés, the late Don Martin,...

Tonight’s episode of Futurama will reveal a “scarily accurate” parody of what Comic-Con may be like in the future. Guest starring in this episode are the voices of show creator Matt Groening, executive producer David X. Cohen, Mad Magazine cartoonist Sergio Aragonés, and Battlestar Galactica babe Katee Sackhoff. Take a look at this sneak peek of tonight’s episode below:

Sneek Peek at Futurama’s Comic-Con Parody Episode

Watch Futurama on Comedy Central, Thursdays at 10/9C.

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The 22nd annual Eisner Awards, the "Oscars" of the comics industry, will be given out at a gala ceremony at the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront. This year's special theme is "Comics Fiesta." The masters of ceremony are Bongo Comics' Bill Morrison and voice actor Maurice Lamarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama). Presenters include writer/actor Robert Ben Garant (Reno 911, Balls of Fury), comedian/voice actor Phil Lamarr (Futurama, Family Guy, MadTV, and Free Enterprise), actor/comics creator Thomas Jane, and lots of cast members from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World; nominees C. Tyler, Laurie Sandell, Peter Bagge, and James Robinson; and Comic-Con special guests Berkeley Breathed, Chris Claremont, Milo Manara, Jillian Tamaki, and James Sturm. Other prestigious awards to be given out include the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award, the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, the Bill Finger Award for Achievement in Comic Book Writing, and the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award.

Hey Gang! Comic-Con International has unveiled the full schedule for Saturday July 24th! If you thought Thursday and Friday were insanely awesome and crazy, wait until you see what's planned for Saturday! There is a ton of great stuff going on that you're going to want to see! We've got all Marvel film panel with Thor, Captain America and The Avengers. There's also Green Lantern, Cowboys & Aliens, Sucker Punch, Harry Potter, Paul, and a ton of other great stuff! And if you aren't able to make it out to Comic-Con this year don't worry we got your back, and will be covering everything we possibly can. I've highlighted all the events we hope to cover. If you're going to comic-con we will be having a little meet up. The details for that will be revealed soon. Now check out the full schedule below and start planning out your Comic-Con geekdom.

Hey Gang! The full schedule for Comic-Con 2010 has been unleashed on the world today and boy, oh boy does it have a lot of great stuff! We have the full list for you below to check out. I've highlighted all of the events that we are excited about seeing. Check out the list below and start planning out your Comic-Con adventure now!

We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!

Special Preview Night Programming

Wednesday, July 21

Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.

WonderCon, one of the country’s most popular and well-attended comic book conventions, boasts an impressive guest list for the annual event being held in San Francisco on Friday through Sunday April 2-4, 2010. WonderCon is produced by the same organization that produces the world-renowned Comic-Con International in San Diego.

Guests at WonderCon will take part in programs and panel discussions that spotlight their career and contributions to the comic book and popular arts industries. Many will also be available for autographing sessions. Those scheduled to appear include:

Murphy Anderson: One of comics’ most respected inkers, Anderson is also known for his stunning pencils on Hawkman, Adam Strange, and Atomic Knights. Anderson’s long career in comics — dating back to the Golden Age — includes the Buck Rogers syndicated comic strip and a long stint producing Ps, the Preventive Maintenance magazine for the U.S. Army.

Sergio Aragones: As one of Mad...

With 2010 only a few days old, there's a lot to look forward to in the coming year — and in many cases, a clean slate to begin tackling a new year's worth of projects, goals and various other plans.

That applies to the comic book industry as much as anywhere else, so I surveyed a wide range of creators in and around the comics scene to find out what has them most excited for 2010, and if they had any resolutions (comics-related or otherwise) for the coming year.

Their responses ranged from eager anticipation of buzz-friendly video games and movies to a distinct avoidance of anything with too much hype — so read on for the full breakdown of which projects and plans are foremost on creators' minds as we begin 2010.

MTV: Which comics, movies, games, music or any other types of projects arriving in 2010 are you looking forward to the most?

Aside from "Bioshock 2," I got nothing.

Mad magazine's Sergio Aragonés has signed up to work on The Simpsons comic books, Publishers Weekly has reported. According to series creator Matt Groening, Aragonés will begin his run on the project with Bart Simpson Comics #50, which will feature his writing, artwork and cover design. The artist and writer will also pen a new ongoing feature titled 'Maggie's Crib' and contribute to other titles from publisher Bongo Comics. "I have been a Simpsons (more)...