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Godzilla's rampage across the Marvel Universe kicks off next week in Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 by Ryan North and John Romita Jr., the first of six one-shots pitting the King of the Monsters against Marvel's most iconic superheroes.

The one-shots are said to be just the beginning of an exciting new collaboration between Marvel Comics and Toho International, the Japanese studio's U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, and will conclude in July with Godzilla vs. Thor #1 by legendary Thor scribe Jason Aaron and acclaimed artist Aaron Kuder.

These stories take place across various eras of both Marvel Comics and Godzilla storytelling, starting with Marvel's First Family in the Silver Age before Godzilla takes on the Jade Giant in a '70s-inspired slugfest with the strongest there is in the pages of Godzilla vs. Hulk #1 by Gerry Duggan and Giuseppe Camuncoli.

From there, Godzilla...

This June, the King of the Monsters faces off against Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Godzilla vs. Avengers by Eisner Award-winning writer David F. Walker (Planet of the Apes) and artist George Jeanty (Star Wars: Mace Windu). This is the fifth in a series of six comic book one-shots pitting Earth's Mightiest Kaiju against Marvel's superheroes.

Taking place across various eras of both Marvel Comics and Godzilla storytelling, the highly anticipated Godzilla vs. one-shots kick off next week in Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 by Ryan North and John Romita Jr.

That takes place in the Silver Age, with Godzilla then taking on the Jade Giant in a '70s-inspired slugfest with the strongest there is in the pages of Godzilla vs. Hulk #1 by Gerry Duggan and Giuseppe Camuncoli.

From there, he'll have a pulse-pounding encounter with a black-suited Spidey in Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 by Joe Kelly and Nick Bradshaw, and a...

Marvel Comics’ “Godzilla vs. Avengers” #1, available June 18, 2025, is written by David F. Walker and illlustrated by Geotges Jeanty, with covers by Leinel Frances Yu, Nick Bradshaw, Michael Allread, Mitsushiro Arita and Lee Garbett:

“…the ‘New Avengers’ return to face an unstoppable enemy – ‘Godzilla’…

“In the aftermath of a massive battle between ‘Godzilla’, ‘Fin Fang Foom’, the ‘Avengers’ and ‘Jet Jaguar’, ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ tries to make sense of what went down…

“…but everyone's telling a different story!

“What really happened during that fateful clash? Find out when ‘Earth's Mightiest Heroes’ take on ‘Earth's Mightiest Kaiju’…”

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For decades, Godzilla has typically worked alone, battling giant monsters in his signature destructive style. However, he’s been involved in some unexpected crossovers over the last several years, and his latest collaboration with Marvel's Avengers will surely bring even more excitement. Godzilla vs. Avengers promises a unique showdown, combining two iconic franchises in a way fans have never seen before.

As first revealed by Aipt Comics, Godzilla vs. Avengers #1 – written by David F. Walker, with art by Georges Jeanty – is the latest installment in a series of one-shot Godzilla comics produced by Marvel; this story is set to deliver an epic clash between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the King of the Monsters that fans of both franchises will not want to miss.

It will showcase a story that takes place in the Marvel Universe while tapping into Godzilla's rich cinematic history. Here’s a closer look at what...

The King of the Monsters will confront Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and more in Godzilla vs. Avengers.

Written by David F. Walker (Planet of the Apes) with art by Georges Jeanty (Star Wars: Mace Windu), the crossover will be published on June 18 via Marvel.

Godzilla vs. Avengers #1 follows the one-shots Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four (out March 26), Godzilla vs. Hulk (out April 16), Godzilla vs. Spider-Man (out April 30), and Godzilla vs. X-Men (out May 14) for a confrontation with not only Jet Jaguar and the 2000s-era Avengers, but Marvel’s own mighty monster, Fin Fang Foom.

The original New Avengers return to face an unstoppable enemy – Godzilla! In the aftermath of a massive battle between Godzilla, Fin Fang Foom, the Avengers and Jet Jaguar, S.H.I.E.L.D. tries to make sense of what went down – but everyone’s telling a different story! What really happened during that fateful clash?

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Warning: Contains spoilers for Sam Wilson: Captain America #1!

A founding member of the Young Avengers is finally making a grand return after years on the sidelines, and his connections to Captain America and another surprising MCU hero are fueling his exciting comeback. Elijah Bradley aka Patriot has shown up here and there since his superhero retirement, but he could finally have his time to shine as War Machine takes the young hero under his armored wing in 2025.

Sam Wilson: Captain America #1 - written by Greg Pak and Evan Narcisse with art by Eder Messias with Valentine De Landro - sees Cap and various iconic Marvel characters, as well as underrated favorites, attending a superhero cookout in honor of Isaiah Bradley’s birthday. As they come together to celebrate the first Black Captain America, his grandson gets a big update on his current status as a hero.

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DC finally acknowledges Naomi McDuffie's sudden disappearance from the Justice League in Blue Beetle #11. Naomi's potential as a powerful hero was not fully explored before her disappearance from the DC Universe. While her co-creator is no longer at DC, there is hope that Naomi will eventually return to the spotlight.

Warning: contains spoilers for Blue Beetle #11!

DC is finally calling out the total disappearance of a once major member of the Justice League. For a brief period in the DC Universe, Naomi McDuffie was seemingly everywhere, and was even a member of the Justice League. Then, Naomi disappeared as quickly as she arrived, with no real explanation. Naomis disappearing act gets a callout in Blue Beetle #11, as DC finally acknowledges it.

Blue Beetle #11 was written by Josh Trujillo and drawn by Adrian Gutierrez. Jaime Reyes, the Blue Beetle, is enjoying some downtime with his family, who he sees less of these days.

Captain America uses Spider-Man's philosophy to inspire, but still questions Spidey's credibility in Marvel Universe. Heroes like Tony Stark and public figures like J. Jonah Jameson contribute to Spider-Man's lack of respect in the superhero community. Despite lack of recognition, Spider-Man continues to save lives and take responsibility for tragedies, which will hopefully one day earn him some respect.

There's no denying that Spider-Man is beloved by millions of people all over the world, but unfortunately, that universal love is not present within the Marvel Universe itself. Spider-Man finds it incredibly hard to get any respect, with even Sam Wilson's Captain America remarking how unbelievable it is Spider-Man would have anything profound to say.

The most recent Captain America makes his thoughts on Spidey known in Marvel's Voice: Legends #1, in the story "Powers For The People" by David F. Walker, Eder Messias, Jonas Trindade, Andrew Dalhouse, and Ariana Maher.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Marvel's Voices: Legends #1!

Black Panther and Patriot finally have a powerful connection in the comics, bringing Patriot back into the business of saving the world. T'Challa reminds Patriot that there is more to the world than one set of borders and that he has a place in it. The interaction between Black Panther and Patriot in the comics could have been a great starting point for Patriot's MCU debut, hinting at his potential future with Wakanda.

The original Black Panther film acted as an incredible platform for several Marvel characters, including Wakanda's beloved King T'Challa. It narrowly missed showcasing another leader. The Young Avengers' Patriot nearly had a role in the film but didn't make the final cut. Now, the comics have finally given Eli and T'Challa their connection, and it's powerful enough to bring Patriot back into the business of saving the world.

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Damon Wayans Jr. and Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor have engaged David F. Walker to co-write and Ben Bishop to illustrate graphic novel “Shogun Run.”

Wayans Jr and Bachelor had revealed earlier this year that they would create and write the graphic novel. Set in 1990s South Central Los Angeles, “Shogun Run” is described as “Big Trouble in Little China” meets “Attack the Block.” David Uslan, Gary Glushon and Sean Oswolo will serve as creative advisors and producing partners on the project.

Walker is best known for graphic novel “Shaft: A Complicated Man” as well as the Will Eisner Award-winning comic book series “Bitter Root.” Bishop is known for his work on the New York Times bestseller “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.”

“Shogun Run” will be published by First Second, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers, in 2025. A series or film adaptation of the graphic novel is on the cards down the line.

Marvel Comics' "Planet of the Apes" #5, available August 23, 2023, is written by David F. Walker and illustrated by Dave Wachter, with covers by Joshua Cassara and Felipe Massafera:

"...who will survive the revolution? A revolution is brewing in the UK. As the 'Pug' traveling army of apes gains momentum, they set their sights on England. What results will be an explosive battle that will change the trajectory of the world as we know it! 

"Meanwhile, the voyage of 'Juliana' and 'Omatete', to guide the apes to the 'CDC' has hit a speed bump. Now separated into two groups, it's anyone's guess whether the apes will survive long enough to be humanity's salvation..."

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Warning: contains spoilers for Planet of the Apes #2!Planet of the Apes has revealed how apes learned the skills they needed to take over the planet, and it was secretly humanity's fault. In issue two of the new Planet of the Apes title, readers are transported back to the early days of the Simian Flu - and learn how the apes learned to fight back against their human oppressors. Throughout the franchise, apes have been shown with the military and agricultural acumen to thrive on Earth, and it turns out they didn't just figure these skills out - humanity taught them.

The issue is written by David F. Walker, drawn by Dave Wachter, colored by Bryan Valenza and lettered by Joe Caramagna. The Simian Flu is raging across the planet, and humans, falsely believing the apes are behind it, are lashing out. One particular faction, Exercitus Viti, is attacking both...

Marvel Comics' "Planet of the Apes" #3. available June 14, 2023 is written by David F. Walker and illustrated by Dave Wachter, with covers by Joshua Cassara, Cully Hamner and Alan Quah:

"...What lies beyond the sea? What is a life filled with immense loss and pain? A life watching the world wither away as the 'Alz-113' virus consumes humanity? 

"For some, it is an existence of boiling rage that breeds contempt, cruelty and violence. It breeds the 'Exercitus Viri'. 

"As 'Juliana' and 'Omatete' set sail to transfer a thousand apes from the 'International Simian Research Center' in Ghana to the 'CDC', trouble brews in the seas. 

"Will they be able to make their voyage unscathed and save humanity? Or will the blood-thirsty vengeance of a select few ruin the world's chance of a cure and with it, survival?..."

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Warning: Contains spoilers for Planet of the Apes #2!Planet of the Apes has revealed the existence of a new ape leader, one who may be able to rival Caesar. In the story “The Smartest Gorilla in the World,” appearing as a backup in Marvel's Planet of the Apes #2, readers travel to Europe to meet the ape warlord Pug–who began life as nothing more than a circus attraction. Now, with the “Simian Flu” ravaging the world, Pug has stepped up to become a vicious warlord–who may be on a collision course with Caesar.

The story is written by David F. Walker, drawn by Dave Wachter, colored by Bryan Valenza and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Readers meet Pug, billed as “the smartest gorilla in the world.” Living in France and loved the world over, Pug is nearly killed in the early days of the Simian Flu. When the world turns on apes,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Planet of the Apes #2!A shocking secret in the new Planet of the Apes comics has completely redefined the franchise. Planet of the Apes has become one of the most well-known science fiction franchises ever since the 1968 Charlton Heston classic first came to the big screen. The hostile relationship between humans and apes provided an interesting glimpse at the dystopian society where humans have lost their footing as the dominant species. However, Marvel's newest comic from 20th Century Studios shows that humans may not be as low on the totem pole as fans thought.

In Planet of the Apes #2 by David F. Walker and Dave Wachter, it's revealed that a small society in an orangutan preservation habitat in Borneo actually houses a society where humans and apes live side-by-side. This is during the early days of the Alz-113 outbreak from the modern Planet of the Apes film trilogy,...

Warning: contains potential spoilers for Planet of the Apes #1!Marvel’s new Planet of the Apes comic series honors the source material by keeping the political heart of the franchise alive. The Planet of the Apes franchise has long woven social and political commentary into its story of apes versus humans, and the first issue of the new title continues this tradition, creating a story that is not only entertaining and action-packed, but also reflects the real world that created it. This first issue is the initial entry in the 20th Century Studios comics line.

While the public often associates Planet of the Apes with the films, the franchise can trace its roots back to a 1963 novel by French author Pierre Boulle. The novel was satirical in the vein of Gulliver’s Travels, poking fun at a number of French institutions, and society in general. Rod Serling, of Twilight Zone fame,...

Marvel Comics is ready to tap into the beloved properties of 20th Century Studios with a new imprint launching in April. As announced by The Hollywood Reporter, the first-ever imprint for the legendary movie studio will be the banner for a wide range of new comics based on the iconic film franchises that made the studio a household name. It's set to appear for the first time on Planet of the Apes #1, which kicks off a new series penned by David F. Walker with artist David Wachter and cover artist Joshua Cassara. The first issue goes on sale on April 5.

Disney owns the Marvel Comics company, and when Disney acquired the 20th Century Fox film studio a couple years ago, it gave Marvel the chance to publish comic books inspired by 20th Century properties like Alien, Predator, and Planet of the Apes. Marvel has already gotten Alien and Predator comic books out on the shelves, and we reported last year that a Planet of the Apes comic book was in the works for a 2023 release. Now The Hollywood Reporter has learned that when that book is released in April, it’s going to be used to launch a new Marvel imprint: the 20th Century Studios line. The Alien and Predator comic books, and any other 20th Century property that ends up getting the comic treatment from Marvel, will also be part of this imprint.

Marvel Comics’ editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski provided the following statement: “Ever since we announced our Alien and Predator comics,...

Marvel Comics is going ape for 20th Century Studios, with the publisher launching a new imprint dedicated to the storied movie studio’s properties.

The imprint will launch with a new Planet of the Apes comic, which hails from writer David F. Walker, artist David Wachter and cover artist Joshua Cassara. It will also include comics based on the Alien and Predator franchises.

“Ever since we announced our Alien and Predator comics, we hoped to create a special space within our comics line to go even bigger and bolder and keep building on the iconic moments from these properties that we all know and love,” said Marvel Comics editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski in a statement. “This 20th Century Studios comics imprint, in collaboration with our friends at 20th Century Studios, is the perfect way to do that. And now that we’re bringing back Planet of the Apes again through classic comic book storytelling,...

This April Marvel Comics will release a new Planet of the Apes comic that will reveal the movie trilogy’s secret war. One of the most popular franchises in science fiction history, the Planet of the Apes films have thrilled audiences for more than 50 years. Now, with the next entry in the series on the horizon, Marvel is releasing a brand-new, ongoing Planet of the Apes comic, one promising to fill in the gaps left behind by the movie trilogy.

An announcement on Marvel’s website provides a first look at the series, which will be written by David F. Walker and illustrated by Dave Wachter. Picking up where 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes left off, the comic series will debut with an arc titled "Devolution." The series begins with the Alz-113 virus, which gives the apes their intelligence, is running rampant across Earth. The humans scramble to find a cure,...

Burbank, CA – Catch up on the latest DC drama created by Oscar® nominee/Emmy® winner Ava DuVernay when Naomi: The Complete Series arrives on Blu-rayTM and DVD August 23, 2022 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Featuring all 13 riveting episodes from the series along with never-before-seen special features, Naomi: The Complete Series is priced to own at 29.98 Srp for the DVD (39.99 in Canada) and 39.99 Srp (44.98 in Canada) for the Blu-ray, which includes a Digital Copy (US Only). The show is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers and is streaming on HBO Max.

Based on the critically acclaimed comic series from Brian Michael Bendis, Jamal Campbell, and David F. Walker, Naomi follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the DC Multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and...

Network: The CW

Episodes: 13 (hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: January 11, 2022 -- May 10, 2022

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Kaci Walfall, Mary-Charles Jones, Barry Watson, Mouzam Makkar, Cranston Johnson, Alexander Wraith, Daniel Puig, Aidan Gemme, Will Meyers, and Camila Moreno.

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A superhero drama series, Naomi is based on the DC comic book series by Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker, and Jamal Campbell. The show was developed by Ava DuVernay.

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"Naomi", the live-action superhero TV series, developed by Ava DuVernay, based on the comic book series of the same name by writers Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker and illustrator Jamal Campbell, starring Kaci Walfall, Mary-Charles Jones, Cranston Johnson, Alexander Wraith, Daniel Puig, Aidan Gemme, Will Meyers, Camila Moreno, Mouzam Makkar, Barry Watson and Stephanie March, has been canceled after one season at The CW:

"...the degradation of Earth's ozone layer exposed the surface to a previously-unknown type of radioactive energy, which caused 29 random people across the planet to develop superhuman powers. Some of these people sought to rule the world with their new powers, while others opposed this, leading to a war. 

"One month later, fourteen of the 'metahumans' were dead, and seven others left the planet, leaving only eight remaining. 'Naomi' is the first child born to two of these metahumans. The most evil of the original 29 metahumans,...

“Naomi” has been canceled after one season at The CW, Variety has learned.

The DC series debuted its one and only season back in January. It is the latest DC project to get the ax at The CW following the cancellations of “Batwoman” and “Legends of Tomorrow.” The only remaining DC shows on The CW are “The Flash,” “Superman & Lois,” and “Stargirl.” “The Flash” was renewed for a ninth season back in March, while “Stargirl” is waiting to debut its third season later this year. “Superman & Lois” was renewed for a third season in March.

In the series, when a supernatural event shakes her hometown of Port Oswego to the core, Naomi (Kaci Walfall) sets out to uncover its origins, with a little help from her fiercely loyal best friend Annabelle (Mary-Charles Jones). She also has the support of her adoptive, doting parents; veteran military officer Greg (Barry Watson...

Exclusive: Ava DuVernay’s superhero drama Naomi will not be back for a second season on the CW.

Just two days after the Kaci Walfall-led DC series wrapped up its often pre-empted first season with a DuVernay & Jill Blankenship penned two-hour finale, the for-sale CW pulled the plug Thursday. With that, we hear that the Array Filmworks and Warner Bros TV produced show is talking to other outlets about continuing Naomi’s tale on streaming or higher up the dial.

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The move by the Mark Pedowitz-run CW was not totally unexpected.

While garnering a lot of critical acclaim, including from Deadline, Naomi was in a constant battle to find an audience, especially online. The show suffered several preemptions since its January 11 debut, including for the Beijing Olympics and for consecutive weeks in early March. It also has to be noted,...

“It’s so great for representation and it’s also grounded in normalization,” says Naomi star Kaci Walfall of the barrier breaking CW superhero series from Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship. “So it’s a story that is just about a 16-year old girl whose Black, who happens to be a superhero and I think that is supercool ‘cause it’s not something we see, it’s not something we see,” Walfall added.

“Younger me would really look up to that.”

Walfall joined us today with EP Blankenship on Hero Nation. You can hear on the podcast here:

Adapted from comic book series that debuted in 2019, co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by Jamal Campbell, the January 11-debuting Naomi from Oscar nominee DuVernay and former Arrow EP Blankenship tracks a Superman-obsessed teenage girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to superpower heights. Set for a 13-episode first season,...

Naomi is the latest entry in The CW’s slate of shows based on DC Comics’ characters. Written and executive produced by Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship, and adapted from the comic book of the same name by Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker and Jamal Campbell for the Wonder Comics imprint, the show follows the journey of a cool, confident, comic book–loving teenager as she pursues her hidden destiny.

Naomi looks at superheroes from the perspective of the small town folks who read about it in the news. Naomi runs a Superman fan site. He is fiction in her world… until he’s not. When she misses a Superman sighting—or what everyone assumes is a “stunt”—in her small town of Port Oswego, she jumps at the opportunity to investigate the appearance. The more she looks into the stunt, the closer she gets to learning the truth about herself.

Most of the superheroes on the DC-on-The-cw dramas have a long history with each other. Their comic book counterparts have been around for decades, and even in these adaptations, the characters have crossed over into each other’s worlds to team up and take down villains more than once.

But when “Naomi” joins the lineup on Jan. 11, the show — and the titular character, played by Kaci Walfall — is on her own.

She may be a big fan of Superman within the series — so much so that she runs one of the largest fan sites in the world about the DC hero — but she lives in a very different universe than the one in which The CW’s Superman (of “Superman & Lois”) resides.

“I want this to be an autonomous story about Naomi,” executive producer Ava DuVernay tells Variety. “One of the things I really wanted was for her to live in her own universe.

"Naomi" is a new live-action superhero TV series, developed by Ava DuVernay, based on the comic book series of the same name by writers Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker and illustrator Jamal Campbell, starring Kaci Walfall, Mary-Charles Jones, Cranston Johnson, Alexander Wraith, Daniel Puig, Aidan Gemme, Will Meyers, Camila Moreno, Mouzam Makkar, Barry Watson and Stephanie March, premiering January 11, 2022 on The CW:

"...the degradation of Earth's ozone layer exposed the surface to a previously-unknown type of radioactive energy, which caused 29 random people across the planet to develop superhuman powers. Some of these people sought to rule the world with their new powers, while others opposed this, leading to a war. 

"One month later, fourteen of the 'metahumans' were dead, and seven others left the planet, leaving only eight remaining. 'Naomi' is the first child born to two of these metahumans. The most evil of the original 29 metahumans, a criminal...

Ava DuVernay is expanding beyond the comic book world of Naomi via her upcoming CW series of the same name, premiering Jan. 11. And that could leave the door open for potential crossovers with other popular superhero series on the same network.

“We got a lot of information in the first two episodes which means: we get to make up cool new things,” DuVernay said during the show’s TCA presentation on Thursday. “In terms of crossovers, we’re not thinking about that right now. She’s on her own path and I really think this is the first part of the Naomi-verse. People need to be trying to crossover into here! So we’ll see what happens, but you won’t see any crossovers in Season 1. We’re focused on Naomi’s journey singularly.”

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Max Julien, the actor best known for his lead performance in the 1973 blaxploitation classic ‘The Mack’, passed away aged 88. An official cause of death was not immediately available, reports variety.com. News of Julien’s death was confirmed by his friend, comic book writer and filmmaker David F. Walker. Walker posted a tribute to the […]...

Max Julien, an actor best known for his lead performance in the 1973 blaxploitation classic “The Mack,” died on Saturday. He was 88 years old.

An official cause of death was not immediately available.

News of Julien’s death was confirmed by his friend, comic book writer and filmmaker David F. Walker. Walker posted a tribute to the late actor on his Instagram.

“I met Max in 1996,” Walker wrote. “He was a great human being and we had so many amazing conversations. He was brilliant and hilarious and charismatic. R.I.P.”

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Released in 1973, “The Mack” co-starred Julien and Richard Pryor. Julien plays John “Goldie” Mickens, an ex-convict on a mission to make a name for himself by becoming the biggest pimp in Oakland, Calif, teaming up with Pryor’s Slim to build a criminal enterprise. The two find...

Max Julien, best known for his starring role in the 1973 blaxploitation film The Mack, died Saturday on his birthday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his friends. He was 88 and no cause of death has been revealed.

“A statement from his public relations team praised his character. “During Julien’s decades-long career, he was known for being bold, honest and straightforward. He would live and speak his own truth both professionally and privately. He was thought of as a rare ‘man among men.”

Julien’s role in The Mack became a classic, snips of it oft-quoted in hip-hop by such stars as Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy and LL Cool J, among others.The film saw Julien play the part of “Goldie,” an ambitious young pimp from Oakland who faces off with corrupt cops and drug dealers after his release from prison. Richard Pryor plays his sidekick,...

After the rush of holiday specials and prestige movies that define December, January entertainment can often feel like a bit of a letdown. That it’s traditionally been a dumping ground for iffy-looking movies and a bit of a dead zone for new TV shows hasn’t helped its reputation.

But release patterns have changed drastically over the past few years (and even more drastically during the pandemic). Even in the worst of years there’s always something worth seeking out, and this doesn’t look like a bad year...

Exclusive: Netflix has acquired the David F. Walker action comic The Hated for a potential live action western series. The prime mover here is Michael Starrbury, the Emmy-nominated writer who teamed with Ava DuVernay on When They See Us and Colin in Black & White, the Netflix series on Colin Kaepernick. Starrbury will be EP along with Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askariah, Walker and Sean Owolo.

It’ll be a female-driven post-Civil War revisionist history western, based on the exploits of Araminta Free, a gun-slinging bounty hunter in a world where the Civil War ended differently – instead of a victory for the North, there is a truce, and what had been one country is now two. Araminta specializes in crossing the border into the Confederacy tracking down vicious war criminals, which has made her a woman with a price on her head. Solid Comix publishes it.

Starrbury is under a multi-year...

Stephanie March has joined the cast of the CW’s upcoming series Naomi, alongside star Kaci Walfall. The series comes from Ava DuVernay and Arrow writer and co-exec producer Jill Blankenship.

Based on the eponymous comic book series that debuted in 2019, co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by breakout artist Jamal Campbell, the show follows a teenage girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about our heroes.

March will play Akira. Originally from a planet far away, Akira finds herself in hiding on Earth when Naomi seeks her out, looking for answers.

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The series also features series regulars Alexander Wraith, Cranston Johnson and Camila Moreno. Additional cast members include Barry Watson,...

The CW has unveiled its first look at Kaci Walfall as the titular hero of its upcoming series Naomi.

During Saturday’s DC FanDome presentation, the network shared a teaser that sees Walfall’s Naomi on the case of what seems to be a mysterious stunt involving superman.

“I need this for my site,” Naomi interrupts her class before rushing out into the hallways.

After grabbing her bags to get to the center of action Asap, Naomi skateboards through the hallways of her school and reaches her destination. However, potentially overwhelmed by what she sees, Naomi loses consciousness. But right before it’s lights out for her, she sees a familiar silouhette shoot through the sky.

Naomi comes from Ava DuVernay and Arrow writer and co-exec producer Jill Blankenship. Based on the eponymous comic book series that debuted in 2019, co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by breakout artist Jamal Campbell,...

"Naomi" is the upcoming live-action, supernatural TV series, based on the 2019 DC/Wonder Comics superhero title, by writers Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker and illustrator Jamal Campbell, starring Kaci Walfall, airing mid-season on The CW:

"In an alternate universe, the degradation of the Earth's ozone layer exposed the surface of the Earth to a previously-unknown type of radiation, which caused 29 random people all over the Earth to develop superhuman powers. Some of these people sought to rule the world with their new powers, while others opposed this, which led to a cataclysmic war between these 'metahumans'. 

"One month later, fourteen of the metahumans were dead, and seven others left the planet, leaving only eight remaining. 'Naomi' was the first child born to two of these metahumans. The most evil of the original 29 metahumans, 'Zumbado', sought to kill the infant Naomi, so her parents sent her to 'Earth-0 'for her safety,...

We’re getting the first look at the CW’s Naomi, Ava DuVernay’s new superhero DC drama, and All American spinoff Homecoming. The footage is contained in a trailer released by The CW that includes a look at returning shows as well, set to Coldplay’s single “Higher Power”.

Naomi, the network’s latest DC adaptation, comes from DuVernay and Arrow writer and co-exec producer Jill Blankenship. Based on the eponymous comic book series that debuted in 2019, co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by breakout artist Jamal Campbell, the show follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about our heroes.

Kaci Walfall stars, along with Alexander Wraith, Cranston Johnson and Camila Moreno.

Ava DuVernay’s “Naomi” and a spinoff of “All American” have both been ordered to series at The CW.

Also at the network, the live-action “Powerpuff” pilot is being reworked and repiloted off-cycle, with the cast and writers all remaining with the project. Additionally, the “Nancy Drew” spinoff “Tom Swift” is still under consideration for a series order. No pilot was shot for the potential series, though the title character was introduced in an episode of “Nancy Drew” this season.

DuVernay’s “Naomi” is based on the DC Comics character of the same name from Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker and illustrator Jamal Campbell. Kaci Walfall stars as the titular hero, an “effortlessly cool and confident high school student” who discovers she has the ability to travel across the multiverse.

Here is the logline for the series: “Naomi” follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town...

The CW is starting to make decisions about new series for the 2021-22 broadcast season.

The network has picked up All American: Homecoming and Naomi to series.

It comes as the youth-skewing broadcaster had tough decisions to make over which projects to pick up. Powerpuff, a live-action reboot of the hit cartoon, is being reworked and re-piloted off-cycle, while the Nancy Drew spinoff Tom Swift remains in consideration.

Black Lightning spinoff Painkiller and Jennie Snyder Urman’s millennial nun dramedy Our Ladies of Brooklyn are not moving forward.

The All American spinoff and Ava DuVernay’s superhero project join a reboot of classic sci-fi drama 4400 straight-to-series. The CW is set to unveil its full fall schedule and midseason 2022 programming on Tuesday.

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All American: Homecoming, which is spun off from the buzzy eponymous drama, is written and exec produced by Nkechi Okoro Carroll. The young-adult sports...

Welcome Dan, aka Comic Concierge, back to Nerdly with his new YouTube channel dedicated to all things comics. From weekly new releases to graphic novels. Comics are for everyone but the key is finding the right one. Comic Concierge is here to help with that journey, with a range of videos discussing everything from weekly pick-ups, dollar-bin dives, comic book theory, analysis and more!

Graphic Thoughts #8: Freiheit!, Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale, and The Black Panther Party

This week’s Graphic Thoughts is all about individuals fighting back against oppression. It is also a good example of the variety comics provide as these three books cover similar themes through a variety of formats.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Opening

00:30 – Freiheit!

07:54 – Infinitum

15:22 – The Black Panther Party

You can also check out Dean’s review of The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History right here.

Books Discussed: Freiheit!

by: Andrea Grosso Ciponte...

Bolstering her already epic career, Regina King is returning to the directing chair with an adaptation of the comic series Bitter Root. Legendary bought the rights for the Image Comics series (created by David F. Walker & Sanford Greene and indie veteran Chuck Brown) and brought in King to produce and direct the film. Reina King, Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian are slated to produce the film alongside King, and Bryan Edward Hill will write the first draft of the script. Bitter Root will be the second major film directed by Regina King after One Night in Miami.

The Bitter Root comic series is set during the Harlem Renaissance in 1924. It follows a family of monster hunters as they face off against evil monsters in New York City and attempt to thwart the growing invasion. The Sangeryes hunt and cure those who have been affected by the evil force,...

Regina King has been tapped to direct “Bitter Root,” a film adaptation of the Harlem Renaissance-set comic book series.

Along with directing, King will produce the movie for Legendary Pictures. Additional producers include “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media.

The comic book creators, David F. Walker, Sanford Green and Chuck Brown, will executive produce the film adaptation with Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo.

Set during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance of 1924, “Bitter Root” follows a fractured family of once-great monster hunters who face an unimaginable evil that descends upon New York City. For generations, the Sangeryes have hunted and cured those infected by a supernatural force that feeds off the prejudice of the era, transforming humans into monsters. With most of the kin dead, the surviving Sangeryes have the unenviable choice to save or kill the creatures in hopes of thwarting an invasion.

Bryan Edward Hill,...

Legendary has closed a deal for Regina King to direct and produce the feature adaptation of Bitter Root, the acclaimed Image Comics series created by David F. Walker & Sanford Greene and indie veteran Chuck Brown. King will also produce with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner, alongside Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media. Walker, Greene, Brown and Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo will executive produce. Bryan Edward Hill is currently rewriting the draft.

The story is set during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance of 1924, when a fractured family of once-great monster hunters faces an unimaginable evil that descends upon New York City. For generations, the Sangeryes have hunted and cured those infected by a supernatural force that feeds off the prejudice of the era, transforming human beings into hideous monsters. With most of the family dead, and the surviving Sangeryes at odds between saving or killing the creatures,...

In her first move since winning acclaim for her Oscar-nominated directorial debut, One Night in Miami, Regina King has set her sights on a monster-filled, 1920s-set race-themed comic book adaptation.

Bitter Root,, an adaptation of the Image Comics title created by David F. Walker, Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown, for Legendary Entertainment, the company behind the recent box office hit Godzilla vs. Kong.

King will also produce the project along with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner. The two join a producing team that includes Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, who are producing via their shingle, Proximity Media.

Described as ...

In her first move since winning acclaim for her Oscar-nominated directorial debut, One Night in Miami, Regina King has set her sights on a monster-filled, 1920s-set race-themed comic book adaptation.

Bitter Root is an adaptation of the Image Comics title created by David F. Walker, Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown for Legendary Entertainment, the company behind the recent box office hit Godzilla vs. Kong.

King will also produce the project along with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner. The two join a producing team that includes Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, who are producing via their shingle, Proximity Media.

Described ...

Kaci Walfall is a near spitting image of DC’s Naomi in the first look at the CW pilot from Ava Duvernay and Jill Blankenship.

The CW offered fans of the comic a glimpse at Walfall’s embodiment of the teenage superhero. From gold accessories in her hair to a convoluted web of photos and news clippings, Walfall’s protagonist mirrors the hero on the 2019 comic book cover.

Naomi, the network’s latest DC adaptation, comes from DuVernay and Arrow writer and co-exec producer Jill Blankenship. Based on the eponymous comic book series that debuted in 2019, co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by breakout artist Jamal Campbell, the show follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what...

Ava DuVernay’s teen superhero pilot “Naomi” has added six more to its cast, including “7th Heaven” and “Hart of Dixie” alum Barry Watson making his return to the network.

Watson will play Greg, Naomi’s adoptive father and a veteran military officer who is serious about his responsibilities at the town’s military base. He is happily married and sees Naomi as the perfect daughter.

Earlier this month, the pilot cast Kaci Walfall as the titular hero, an “effortlessly cool and confident high school student” who discovers she has the ability to travel across the multiverse.

Also joining the cast are Mary-Charles Jones as Naomi’s “fiercely loyal” best friend Annabelle, Aidan Gemme as Annabelle’s “sweet, shy and a bit nerdy” boyfriend, Mouzam Makkar as Naomi’s mother Jennifer, Daniel Puig as Naomi’s ex-boyfriend and Will Meyers as a friend who has a crush on Naomi.

They...

Ava DuVernay’s superhero DC drama Naomi is rounding out its cast. In his return to the CW, former 7th Heaven star Barry Watson is set as a series regular, along with Mouzam Makkar (The Fix), Mary-Charles Jones (Kevin Can Wait), Aidan Gemme (Finding Neverland) and Daniel Puig (The System). Additionally, Amanda Marsalis has been tapped to direct and co-executive produce the pilot, from DuVernay’s Array Filmworks and Warner Bros. Television.

They join previously announced Kaci Walfall as Naomi, along with Alexander Wraith, Cranston Johnson and newcomer Camila Moreno.

Naomi, the network’s latest DC adaptation, comes from DuVernay and Arrow writer and co-exec producer Jill Blankenship. Based on the eponymous comic book series that debuted in 2019, co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by breakout artist Jamal Campbell, the show follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town...