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As always, things are going from bad to worse for the X-Men. Thanks to the Orchis terrorist group (and likely Marvel Comics editorial pressure), the mutant homeland of Krakoa is no more and mutants are displaced people scattered across the globe. One faction, led by Cyclops and Magneto, has set up a refugee colony in Alaska; residents include Beast, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Magik, Temper, and Quentin Quire. Together, these mutants make up the cast of "X-Men" by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman.

While Stegman's art carries on from '90s X-Men superstar artist Jim Lee, MacKay is pulling from Grant Morrison's "New X-Men." The driving arc of "X-Men," so far, is Cyclops and co. discovering several newly "activated" mutants who are getting powers into adulthood, well past when they should — because their X-Genes are unnatural. Meaning, someone is turning humans into mutants.

This calls back to Morrison's villains the U-Men,...

This December, Marvel Comics will help get us into the holiday spirit with a new one-shot: Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish. In the great Marvel tradition, we'll behold the many ways our favourite heroes celebrate the season with stories starring the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Spider-Man.

Brought to us by a lineup of acclaimed Marvel talent, these three heartwarming, inspirational, and action-packed stories are suited for any reader to enjoy, making them the perfect gift for the Marvel fans in your life.

Today, you can check out all four covers, including pieces by Luciano Vecchio and Leonardo Romero along with a wraparound homage cover by Lee Garbett and a hidden gem cover from industry legends Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. We've also found a sneak peek at all three tales sitting under the tree.

Here's what's to come in Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish:

First, you're invited to the Fantastic Four's Holiday Party!

Next January, writer Steve Foxe (Spider-Woman) and artist Ivan Fiorelli (Daredevil: Woman Without Fear) reunite to reinvent what it means to be a teen hero in the Marvel Universe in the pages of New Champions.

Last year, we were introduced to all-new heroes inspired by Marvel icons in the "New Champions Variant" cover series. Since then, we know many of you have been eager for them to make their in-universe debuts, and after a few popped up in various titles over the last few months, they'll next explode onto the page in their own ongoing series.

The group begins with Liberty, Hellrune, Moon Squire, and Cadet Marvel, but will expand quickly over the first arc of the series as more New Champions answer the call. However, not all are destined to be heroes and some have dark connections to established Marvel lore that could spell disaster for the fledging...

A year ago, who would've thought that "X-Men '97" would make it all the way to the Emmys? The show overcame a premise that screamed cheap nostalgia (and behind-the-scenes problems) to become a critical darling. "X-Men '97" ultimately came up short for Outstanding Animated Program to "Blue Eye Samurai," but it remains easily one of Marvel Studios' best recent achievements.

Many of the show's cast and crew attended the ceremony, but if there was an award for Best Dressed, it had to go to Lenore Zann, the voice of Rogue. Rather than typical formalwear, Zann chose to cosplay her character. (Take a look at the outfit on Zann's Instagram.)

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Zann, who returned after voicing Rogue in the original 1992 "X-Men" cartoon, has had one of the most illustrious careers among her castmates. From 2009 to 2021, she even served as an...

Marvel superheroes have had some memorable last moments on film. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) affirming one last time "I am Iron Man" before annihilating Thanos with a finger snap in "Avengers: Endgame." "Logan" has Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) dying a peaceful death with his heart in his hands, finally knowing the last answer all people receive: "So this is what it feels like." Remy LeBeau, currently deceased after the shocking "X-Men '97" episode "Remember It," stopped the completion of a mutant genocide by detonating the Sentinel that skewered him, giving his life with one last boast: "The name's Gambit — remember it!"

But while a handful of superheroes have died in the movies, many more have in the comics. Since the 1992 event "The Death of Superman," it's pretty much become a right of passage for any Marvel or DC character deemed important enough to receive a headlining death and then resurrection.

Next month, father and son duo Eddie and Dylan Brock go head-to-head and send the world of symbiotes into chaos in the pages of Venom War.

Black Widow, who bonded with her a symbiote last year, will play an active role on the frontlines in an all-new tie-in series - Venom War: Venomous. Following up on the events of the Black Widow: Venomous one-shot which goes on sale later this year, the comic will reunite writer Erica Schultz and artist Luciano Vecchio as they continue Natasha Romanoff’s deadliest evolution yet.

Today, you can check out two new variant covers for Venom War: Venomous #1 by superstar cover artist Derrick Chew and series artist Luciano Vecchio.

Both of these covers spotlight Vecchio's updated design and showcase Natasha fully in tune with her new symbiote abilities...needless to say, if you thought Black Widow was dangerous before, you haven't seen anything yet!

This August, Marvel's mightiest heroes will hit the dancefloor to prepare us for Dazzler's new solo series with new "Disco Dazzler Variant Covers."

Across 21 comics, the industry's leading artists have depicted the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, and more Marvel superheroes living it up at the Disco! Dripping in style, these pieces feature new looks that blend superhero fashion with '70s nightlife attire - platform shoes, polyester suits, and, of course, roller skates.

They’re the perfect throwback to Dazzler's iconic disco origins, just in time for her new era in a series set in the X-Men's new "From the Ashes" era of storytelling.

Written by rising Marvel star Jason Loo (Sentry) and illustrated by Marvel newcomer artist Rafael Loureiro, Dazzler is a four-issue limited series which puts the spotlight back on Alison Blaire. Here's the official description for the first instalment...

Dazzler, Marvel’s glittering mutant songstress, has...

Maximum Carnage...Absolute Carnage...King in Black. Every few years, the wild symbiote corner of the Marvel Universe erupts in a saga oozing with violence, drama, and insanity that only Venom and his kind can deliver.

This August, the next milestone symbiote event arrives in Al Ewing and Iban Coello's Venom War. Today, you can get a glimpse at the battles to come with cover art and details for the new tie-in issues on sale in September, including all-new limited series and the reveal of the second issue of the main series.

Ewing has been laying the foundation for Venom War since the beginning of his current run of Venom. Limitless in scope, the series has followed Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, on separate journeys as the symbiote heroes. However, after both have terrifying glimpses of the future, they realize only one of them can be Venom.

Their...

Following her scene-stealing role in the X-Men '97 finale, there's been a hurricane of Storm announcements this week. Not only is the stalwart X-Man leader joining the cast of writer Jed MacKay and new series artist Valerio Schiti's Avengers this August, but she'll also headline her own solo ongoing series in October.

She's Earth's Mightiest Mutant, and both titles will showcase her soaring to Omega-level heights. Today, you can check out some all-new variant covers for the issue where she's recruited by her fellow heroes: Avengers #17.

Among the new covers is one that pays homage to Avengers #144 by Luciano Vecchio and a gorgeous pinup piece by Pablo Villalobos, both of which spotlight her new costume. In addition, artist Sam de la Rosa depicts Storm's ex-husband, Black Panther, whom she'll now stand alongside once more as teammates.

In the aftermath of Blood Hunt and Fall of the House of X,...

Big changes are coming to the world of the X-Men later this year, including the introduction of an officially sanctioned mutant strike force in X-Force.

Now, you can check out all-new variant covers for the debut issue including a group shot by Mahmud Asrar, the first in a series of character pinups by Marcus To, and a "Windowshades" variant cover by Luciano Vecchio.

In addition to Havok, Angel, Pyro, Frenzy, and Feral, the new variant covers also reveal two more recruits: reliable X-Man Dr. Cecilia Reyes and Xyber, a new character whose electronic-based powers are essential to the team's covert missions.

Whether they join for fame, money, or to truly make a difference, they'll band together against emerging mutant factions like the Mutant Underground and X-Term. But mutants know better than anyone to be wary of political machinations, and their loyalty will be tested right off the bat when they...

New York, NY — Last year in the pages of Al Ewing and Torunn Gronbekk’s hit run of Venom, Black Widow became host to a symbiote of her own, and the results have been deadly! This July, dive into this startling development as Natasha fully embraces her new place in the symbiote hivemind in Black Widow: Venomous #1!

Announced earlier in Aipt’s new Venom Monday column, the one-shot will be written by rising star Erica Schultz, known for her thrilling work on Daredevil: Gang War and Hallows’ Eve, and drawn by superstar artist Luciano Vecchio, currently delivering a breathtaking saga in Resurrection of Magneto. Together, they’ll unleash Natasha Romanoff’s full potential as a symbiote warrior, just ahead of Venom War, an upcoming symbiote event launching later this year that will see every symbiote star choose a side in an explosive conflict between Venom father and son duo, Eddie and Dylan Brock!

DC Comics "Green Arrow" #3, available June 27, 2023, is written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Sean Izaakse, with covers by Derrick Chew, Ejikure and Luciano Vecchio:

"...'Arsenal' and 'Black Canary' versus 'Peacemaker' and the new 'Peacewrecker'.

"While Arsenal and Black Canary’s quest for answers has sent them into danger, 'Green Arrow' is lost in time and space—but at least he’s not alone now.

"Two members of the Green Arrow family join Oliver...

"...in the last place you’d expect..."

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Marvel Comics "Hellfire Gala" variant cover event returns July 2023 "...with jaw dropping designs that combine real fashion trends with classic super hero aesthetics, powers and personality...":

Illustrators include Kris Anka, Joshua Cassara, Russell Dauterman, Adam Kubert, Pepe Larraz, R.B. Silva, Luciano Vecchio and a whole lot more.

Titles include "Captain America", "Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest", "Daredevil", "Doctor Strange", "Fantastic Four", "Spider-Man", "Thor", "Venom"...

..."X-Men: Before The Fall - Sinister Four", "Amazing Spider-Man:, "Immortal X-Men"...

..."Miles Morales: Spider-Man", "Moon Knight", "X-Force", "X-Men: Days Of Future Past: Doomsday", "Black Panther", "Ghost Rider", "Guardians of The Galaxy", "Wolverine", "X-Men Red"...

...."Avengers", "Deadpool", "Hallows' Eve", "Incredible Hulk", "Invincible Iron Man", "Storm", "Ultimate Invasion" and "X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023" #1.

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DC Comics "Green Arrow" #3, available June 27, 2023, is written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Sean Izaakse, with covers by Derrick Chew, Ejikure and Luciano Vecchio:

"...'Arsenal' and 'Black Canary' versus 'Peacemaker' and the new 'Peacewrecker'.

"While Arsenal and Black Canary’s quest for answers has sent them into danger, 'Green Arrow' is lost in time and space—but at least he’s not alone now.

"Two members of the Green Arrow family join Oliver...

"...in the last place you’d expect..."

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Marvel Comics' "Strange" #7, available October 25, 2022, is written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by Marcelo Ferreira, with covers by Lee Garbett, Alan Davis and Luciano Vecchio:

"...'Clea' and 'Wong' have uncovered who is behind the zombie resurrections of the deceased heroes and villains. But they're going to need all the help they can get, including from another 'Sorcerer Supreme', called the 'Harvestman'..."

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Written by Various | Art by Various | Published by DC Comics

Although the 80-page giants generally have been pretty good, especially the wave of books we had celebrating various character anniversaries, DC of late have struggled a little with the anthology books. I should say it’s not just DC, but as once upon a time they were the masters of the format it is most noticeable with them. The mix of creative teams isn’t the issue either. A blend of known names and up-and-comers was always the way DC’s mystery books operated, and it served them very well. What drew me to this book the most was Paul Levitz writing Phantom Stranger (that alone is worth the entrance price), and Tom Mandrake and Kelley Jones illustrating two tales. Let’s hope the other stories can add some scary fun as well.

The know the score with these books,...

DC has big plans for June’s Pride Month, including the launch of an 80-page anthology comic featuring Lgbtqia+ characters from across the DC Universe.

The anthology DC Pride #1 will feature cameos by Batwoman, Renee Montoya, Alan Scott, Midnighter, Apollo, Extraño, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Constantine, and more. The DC Pride creative teams, and the characters they’re developing stories for, are:

• Batwoman (Kate Kane) by James Tynion IV & Trung Le Nguyen

• Poison Ivy & Harley Quinn by Mariko Tamaki & Amy Reeder

• Midnighter by Steve Orlando & Stephen Byrne

• Flash of Earth-11 (Jess Chambers) by Danny Lore & Lisa Sterle

• Green Lantern (Alan Scott) & Obsidian by Sam Johns & Klaus Janson

• Aqualad (Jackson Hyde) by Andrew Wheeler & Luciano Vecchio

• Dreamer by Nicole Maines & Rachel Stott

• Renee Montoya by Vita Ayala and Skylar Patridge

• Pied Piper by Sina Grace, Ro Stein & Ted Brandt

The anthology will include full-page profiles of Dctv’s Lgbtqia+ characters...

In these divisive times, it takes a lot to unite everyone, but Marvel Comics has done it. Earlier this week, they unveiled two new heroes: Snowflake and Safespace. The characters will be part of Luciano Vecchio and Daniel Kibblesmith’s New Warriors series and the company has been promoting Snowflake as their first non-binary superhero, with Kibblesmith explaining the pair as follows:

“Hyper aware of modern culture and optics, and they see their Super Heroics as ‘a post-ironic meditation on using violence to combat bullying. It’s this idea that these are terms that get thrown around on the internet that they don’t see as derogatory. [They] take those words and kind of wear them as badges of honour.”

It’s also worth watching him explain them in person, which feels like it might be lifted from a Christopher Guest movie:

The first non-binary superhero in Marvel and they named them Snowflake.

Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Batman and Harley Quinn, and understandably so. Aside from being the next DC animated film to arrive in what’s already been a solid year for the line, it unites two of the most popular characters in comics right now under the watch of the Clown Princess of Crime’s co-creator, Bruce Timm. Suffice it to say, when one of the minds behind Batman: The Animated Series is attached to a project, it’s going to instil some consumer confidence.

Now, if you’ve been keeping up to date with all the latest news regarding the movie (or just watched the trailer embedded at the top), then you’ve no doubt noticed a reprisal of the visual style The New Batman Adventures (or the “revamp episodes,” as they’re sometimes called) were known for.

To our delight, DC will continue appealing...

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Beware The Batman #1 Written by Ivan Cohen Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio 1:25 Animation art variant cover

On sale October 23 • 32 pg, Fc, $2.99 Us • Rated E Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information. DC Nation proudly presents: Beware The Batman, a new, all-ages series! Bruce Wayne spent years learning crime-fighting techniques from his butler (and former secret agent) Alfred Pennyworth. Now he’s ready to take on Gotham City’s criminal underground as the Batman!

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...

Because you demanded it, true beli– no wait, that’s the other guys.

But we’re here with the solicitations for DC Comics for Novemeber, coming soon to a Previews catalog near you. The New 52 keep rolling along, and we have the Sergio Aragones version of Batman immortalized in a statue.

So let’s take a look!

Details? Yes, we have details…

Justice League #5

Written by Geoff Johns

Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

1:25 Variant cover by Eric Basaldua

1:200 B&W Variant cover by Jim Lee

On sale January 18 • 40 pg, Fc, $3.99 Us • Rated T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 Us

Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.

Now, with the teenaged powerhouse Cyborg at their side, this group of individual heroes must somehow put their differences aside to face the terror of Darkseid!

This issue is also offered...

We’ve received all the covers for DC Comics July solicitations, including the long awaited Games, the New Teen Titans graphic novel from Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. And when I say long awaited, I mean two decades long– which kinda ties in with all the DC Retroactive titles coming out, including our favorite, Green Lantern reuniting the team of ComicMix contributors Dennis O’Neil and Mike Grell.

Take a look.

War Of The Green Lanterns: Aftermath #1

Written by Tony Bedard

Art by Miguel Sepulveda

Cover by Dave Johnson

1:10 Variant cover by Doug Mahnke

The shocking consequences of the blockbuster “War of the Green Lantern” event have shattered the lives of Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner in ways no one will see coming.

Everything you thought you knew about the Corps is no more!

Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the...