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Idw’s chief editor, Heather Antos, claimed that the Star Trek franchise effectively created the blueprint for shared cinematic universes like Star Wars and the MCU. Idw has been publishing a fan favorite line of comics for the past few years with the ‘God War’ line and Star Trek: Defiant. The stories have been quite popular among the fans.

The Star Trek franchise predates many of the biggest franchises at the moment. From the MCU to even the MonsterVerse, the idea of a shared universe was pioneered by Star Trek with its various crossovers and exploration of the multiverse. Antos mentioned that she believed that without the sci-fi series, there would not be an MCU or Star Wars.

While the Star Trek franchise has indeed impacted the pop culture of America and has also had some grassroots-level impact, the shows have also benefited from the wins of its successors, especially the Star Wars franchise.

With the first issue having recently been released by Idw, I caught up with Hannah Rose May to learn more about The Exorcism at 1600 Penn. From research on the White House's haunted history to teaming up with artist Vanesa Del Rey, we dive into the making of this new horror comic book series set within the most secure house on earth.

What was the inspiration behind The Exorcism At 1600 Penn and how did you end up teaming up with Idw for the new series?

Hannah Rose May: Growing up in Ireland means you’re always surrounded by the Catholic Church which had me becoming obsessed with all things exorcisms (I’m not sure what that says about me). I’ve always been fascinated with faith and belief and wanted to tell a story that had characters confronting that head on. There’s no better way to do that than with a good ol’ fashioned exorcism.

The Exorcism At 1600 Penn: "From 30 Days Of Night to Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, Idw Publishing is known for acclaimed horror titles that grip readers and send shivers down their spines. Now, the award-winning publisher is incredibly proud to present a new terrifying tale: The Exorcism At 1600 Penn.

Kelly Doyle has been elected as the first woman president of the United States at a time when political and international tension is at an all-time high and could spill over at any moment. As the new President works tirelessly to avoid World War III while also balancing being a mother to two teenagers and navigating a rapidly changing media landscape, little does she know that the nation’s hallowed halls will also become the ultimate demonic battleground for good versus evil.

From rising star writer Hannah Rose May (Rogues’ Gallery) and astonishing artist Vanesa Del Rey (Scarlet Witch), The Exorcism...

Idw's Star Trek comics have earned two Eisner noms for storytelling, a first for the franchise, raising the bar for future comics. Shaxs' Best Day, a comic featuring the character fighting Klingons, appealed to fans and expanded the franchise's diversity. Ryan North and Derek Charm's future Lower Decks project, a graphic novel with branching narratives, promises a unique and complex storytelling experience for fans.

In 2022, Idw retooled their line of Star Trek comics, introducing a franchise-spanning story, one that resonated with fans and critics and earned them two Eisner nominations. This was a historic moment not only for Idw, but for the franchise as a whole. While Star Trek has earned numerous awards for special effects and make-up, it has never been recognized for its stories.

The 2024 Eisner winners will be announced at this year's San Diego Comic-Con

Now, two years later, IDWs Star Trek comics have been nominated for two Eisners.

Idw's Sons of Star Trek continues the high-quality storytelling of the line with an engaging plot involving Jake Sisko and Q Jr. Sons of Star Trek captures the spirit of Idw's revitalized Star Trek comics line with Easter eggs and character dynamics. This new entry in the Star Trek universe is not just fan service, but a winning combination of interpersonal drama and surprises.

Warning: contains potential spoilers for Sons of Star Trek #1!

Idw has been on a hot streak with their new line of Star Trek comics, and their newest offering, Sons of Star Trek, continues this trend. Spinning out of events occurring in both the flagship Star Trek title and its sister series Defiant, Sons of Star Trek continues the high-quality storytelling that has been a hallmark of Idw’s new, award-winning line of Trek comics.

Sons of Star Trek #1 is written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez.

Idw's Star Trek comics push the limits of the franchise, led by a bold, bloody, and brutal new series, earning critical praise. A collaborative relationship with Paramount supports edgy storylines like a Klingon uprising, a mounting Tzenkethi presence, and space gods. Star Trek comics honor the franchise while expanding its horizons, promising more gritty adventures with Paramount's approval.

The creative team behind Idw’s award-winning Star Trek comics praise Paramount for their support of the bold, bloody and brutal new series. In late 2022, Idw reenergized their line of Star Trek titles to great effect, earning critical and fan praise. The books push the envelope for what a Trek comic can do, and according to editor Heather Antos, Paramount is nothing but supportive.

Speaking to ScreenRant in the first installment of the newly-launched Captain’s Log, Senior Editor Heather Antos talked about the Star Trek books’ boundary-pushing nature, citing Daniel Warren Johnson...

The "Conspiracy" episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation was a disturbing one and a missed opportunity for a follow-up story. A forthcoming arc in Star Trek: Defiant will bring back the aliens from "Conspiracy," continuing Idw's streak of taking obscure story elements and spinning gold out of them. The upcoming arc in Star Trek: Defiant will infuse body horror into the mythos, satisfying fans' desire for a dark Star Trek story.

Star Trek: The Next Generation’s most disturbing episode is set to return in a new body horror nightmare. Star Trek’s future is bright and optimistic, but more than a few episodes have depicted the horrors that come with life in space. “Conspiracy,” airing during The Next Generation’s first season, was one such episode, and now it is getting a sequel in forthcoming issues of Star Trek: Defiant.

In the inaugural installment of ScreenRant’s Captain’s Log,...

Star Trek's new comic book era is set to achieve great things in 2024, with an Eisner-nominated first year and high expectations for the future. Senior Editor Heather Antos promises fans the creative team has been unified with one goal: tell "the most badass Star Trek story ever told." The upcoming storyline will have a definite ending and will bring closure to the characters and the story, setting the stage for future Star Trek comics.

The acclaimed new era of Star Trek launched by Idw Publishing has taken massive strides in its first year, but the creative team's sights are set even higher for 2024. In late 2022, Idw Publishing released a brand new Star Trek comic featuring characters culled from across the franchise, brought together to save the galaxy. With a creative team already earning two Eisner nominations (including "Best New Series), fans have a new, tantalizing tease at what's still to come.

The debut of "Screen Rant: Captain's Log" brings Star Trek fans exclusive news, reveals, previews, and insights from the storytellers at Idw Publishing. Idw's Star Trek series has earned high praise and is just getting started, with unexpected storylines and crossover events. The Star Trek team at Idw is working with intention, telling cohesive and "badass" stories in the finite sandbox between Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Nemesis.

Screen Rant is proud to present readers the debut of Captain's Log, the first in an ongoing series bringing fans of Star Trek exclusive news, reveals, previews, and insights straight from the storytellers crafting the next chapter of Trek at Idw Publishing. And with the team's historic series already earning some of the comics industry's highest accolades (and changing the Trek canon forever), the promise to fans is clear: they are just getting started.

When the relaunch of Idw's flagship Star Trek...

Star Trek's Benjamin Sisko is being viewed in a new, divine light in a series of breathtaking "stained glass" comic covers. The new Star Trek covers by JJ Lendl depict holy, god-like beings such as Trelane - and hint at trouble in the "Realm of the Gods." Sisko's long awaited reckoning with the Prophets may change his uneasy relationship with being "The Emissary" when this story is told.

Star Trek’s beloved captain Benjamin Sisko, now known as the “Emissary of the Prophets” since his post-Deep Space Nine return, may finally be granted true 'divine' status in breathtaking new artwork. Idw’s flagship Star Trek title will soon begin a new storyline involving the franchise’s god-like beings, and will see Sisko finally confront the mysterious Prophets. To celebrate this epic story, artist JJ Lendl has created stunning “stained-glass” artwork featuring the book’s characters, and now ScreenRant...

New Star Trek artist Marcus To is reuniting with past 'Joy Ride' collaborators Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly. Together, the creative team's upcoming Star Trek comics will finally bring the mysterious Tzenkethi to life. Dinosaur-like and highly dangerous, To teases the "challenging" process, and the story coming soon to Trek fans.

Warning: contains spoilers for Idw's ongoing Star Trek seriesA new chapter has begun for the world of Star Trek, finally bringing an aien threat to life that fans have been waiting for years to see. But according to the storytellers, the long-awaited debut of the mysterious Tzenkethi will offer more than the heroes bargained for.

Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, who helped mastermind this year's Day of Blood crossover with Christopher Cantwell, will be returning for the book's second year. Joining Lanzing and Kelly for the book's new arc, titled "Glass and Bone," is superstar artist Marcus To.

Warning: Potential spoilers for Let Her Be Evil!

Let Her Be Evil is a horror anthology that examines and celebrates the darkest depths of femininity through 17 short stories featuring evil women. The anthology offers twist-filled stories that can send shivers down the reader's spine in just a few pages, showcasing the strengths of each entry. The stories in Let Her Be Evil feature a range of villains with personal justifications for their evil actions, challenging readers to debate and analyze their motivations.

Any true fan of the femme fatale archetype, anti-heroism, and/or absolute wickedness is going to want the new horror anthology Let Her Be Evil on their bookshelves. Masterminded by editor Cassandra Jones, Let Her Be Evil delivers readers not from evil, but into the mind of evil women.

The Let Her Be Evil horror anthology, edited by Jones, features 17 short stories highlighting women who commit a brand...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Day of Blood!Star Trek's comic writers have officially named Captain Benjamin Sisko’s dark and twisted opposite. Sisko returned last fall in the pages of Idw’s flagship Star Trek title, sent back to human reality to stop a powerful force slaughtering the galaxy’s god-like beings. This God War, which culminated in the franchise’s first-ever comics’ crossover, Day of Blood, was started by the Klingon Emperor Kahless - and now he has been confirmed as Sisko’s dark opposite.

In a Screen Rant interview with Star Trek writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and Senior Editor Heather Antos, the creators were asked about the path to writing Day of Blood. Kelly reveals that once it was decided to center the series around Captain Sisko, they realized they needed an opposite number for him. Kelly elaborated, saying

If a story was...

The last year of Star Trek comics have been some of the best in franchise history, thanks in part to the huge influence Marvel’s Avengers has had on Idw’s new line of Star Trek titles. Not only did Idw produce Trek’s first ever comics' crossover, Day of Blood, but the line also earned two Eisner nominations – another first for the franchise.

At San Diego Comic-Con, the creative team behind these rejuvenated Star Trek comics revealed the Avengers role in inspiring their take on Trek. Speaking with ScreenRant, Star Trek co-writer Jackson Lanzing discussed building the "shared universe" of Idw's Star Trek, one that allows or different types of books, such as an Avengers-like title, or Dark Avengers or even a Teen Titans comic.

Related: Star Trek Sets Up Amazing New Mission in Two Words – "Space Dinosaurs"

Idw Has Redefined What Star Trek Comics Can Be

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Detective Data will officially be returning to Star Trek lore, as the flagship comic book kicks off its second year. Last fall, Idw launched a new Star Trek title, the opening salvo in a line-wide revitalization that netted the franchise’s first Eisner nominations, as well as building to its first ever comics' crossover. Now, as the book's first year comes to an end, readers are looking to what comes next - and it involves the return of one of Data’s most iconic personas.

Screen Rant recently spoke via email with Star Trek co-writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, Star Trek: Defiant writer Christopher Cantwell and Senior Editor Heather Antos. When asked what lay ahead for the crews of the Theseus and the Defiant, Antos reiterated the previously revealed "space dinosaurs" teaser, but Kelly added to it, saying "Detective Data." Neither Kelly, Antos nor any of the other creative...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #6!Star Trek has confirmed the awesome potential of an iconic Klingon weapon. A fierce but honorable warrior race, the Klingons have many powerful weapons at their disposal, weapons that are just as brutal as the warriors who wield them. In Star Trek: Defiant #6, the titular crew find themselves caught in the midst of a full-blown uprising on the Klingon home world; all seems lost until one of the Defiant’s crew finds a novel use for one Klingon weapon.

In the issue, the crew of the Defiant have arrived on the Klingon homeworld, which is engulfed in chaos. Emperor Kahless and his fanatical Red Path cult have led an uprising, and the Defiant crew have split up. One contingent, consisting of Doctor Crusher, the Romulan commander Sela and a still-unnamed Orion medic, find themselves in the capital city. As the situation deteriorates around them,...

Star Trek is currently undergoing a renaissance not only on television, but in the comics as well. Last fall, Idw Publishing, which has held the rights to produce Star Trek comics since 2007, revitalized the line to great acclaim. This culminated not only in Day of Blood, the franchise’s first ever comics' crossover, but also two Eisner Award nominations.

This rebirth began in Star Trek #400. The one-shot, featuring a variety of stories, seeded an epic storyline in which a mysterious and powerful force begins killing the universe’s god-like beings. The Bajoran Prophets return Ben Sisko to our reality to find the culprit. After assembling a crew culled from various iterations of the franchise, Sisko learns the Klingon Emperor Kahless II is behind the slaughter. Kahless not only wishes to kill the gods, as his namesake did, but also take their power for himself. His reign of terror explodes in...

Idw's Star Trek comics have transformed the Klingons into a major threat, with the Red Path cult drawing members from different species, paralleling the rise of demagoguery in contemporary politics. The ongoing God War storyline in Star Trek comics will culminate in Day of Blood, a crossover event featuring the final confrontation between iconic Trek characters and the fearsome Red Path cult. Cosmic entities like the Q and Bajoran Prophets face an unprecedented threat. The danger presented by Kahless and the Red Path goes beyond Klingon culture, as they attract members across species and territories. The storyline serves as real-world commentary on the increase of authoritarianism and the influence of demagogic leaders. Star Trek comics combine classic Trek with contemporary concerns.

Idw's Star Trek line of comics has turned the Klingons into the most dangerous threat they have posed since Star Trek: The Original Series, but the danger goes beyond them,...

Star Trek: Defiant will reveal the secrets of Hugh's whereabouts and actions since Star Trek: Picard, providing answers to unanswered questions. Hugh's return in Picard raised questions about his past and the removal of his Borg implants, which Star Trek: Defiant will address. The upcoming arc in Star Trek: Defiant will see Worf and his crew going after Hugh, raising tension as they are forced to interact with Lore once again.

Star Trek is about to pit Worf against former Borg drone Hugh, promising to reveal secrets that his appearance on Star Trek: Picard did not. Picard’s first season dealt with the Borg’s legacy of evil, with Hugh front and center during the story. Hugh’s return raised questions about his whereabouts since Star Trek: The Next Generation, and an upcoming arc in the pages of Star Trek: Defiant will provide answers.

Idw's Star Trek panel at...

Idw's Star Trek comics are gearing up for their first major crossover event, Day of Blood, as revealed at San Diego Comic-Con. The creative team teased a future story with "space dinosaurs," generating excitement among the audience. The current Star Trek series has been a thrilling race between the USS Theseus crew and the deadly Red Path cult, with this crossover event marking a historic moment in franchise history.

Idw's Star Trek comics have been hurtling towards the franchise's first major comics crossover event, Day of Blood, and San Diego Comic-Con gave the creative team an opportunity to get together and discuss the crossover, as well as what comes next for the current Trek books, including teasing a future mission with two awesome words: "space dinosaurs."

The Idw Star Trek panel at San Diego Comic-Con, moderated by Senior Editor Heather Antos, included Star Trek ongoing writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing.

Idw's Star Trek uses the clone of Emperor Kahless to critique contemporary politics, paralleling the rise of demagoguery and fascism in our world. Kahless' mission to kill the gods reflects the dangerous notion of absolute power and refusal to accept limits, mirroring real-world political turmoil and the rise of demagogue-driven fascism. The Red Path cult represents the alienated and downtrodden who are preyed upon by demagogues, showcasing the allure of greater power and depicting the corrupting influence of absolute power.

Idw's Star Trek turned the clone of Emperor Kahless into the ultimate Klingon, and now it is using him to deliver a potent critique of contemporary politics. In Klingon lore, Kahless killed the gods; thousands of years later, his clone has taken up the battle again, targeting Star Trek's god-like beings in a conflict that culminates in the first ever Star Trek comics crossover, Day of Blood.

Idw's Star Trek...

The Gorn, a feared and savage lizard-like species, are finally getting their due in the Star Trek franchise after years of being underutilized. In the upcoming Star Trek: Defiant storyline, the Gorn will be working with another classic Trek species called the Iotians, who have a brutal and unforgiving gangster-based culture. Worf's new role as a bounty hunter for Starfleet in Defiant will lead him to hunt down various targets, including the Gorn, time-traveler Berlinghoff Rasmussen, and former Borg drone Hugh.

Star Trek is bringing back one of its most underutilized species, the Gorn, in a major storyline from Idw Publishing's Star Trek: Defiant ongoing series. Defiant will see Worf become a bounty hunter for Starfleet, charged with bringing in the worst the galaxy has to offer. Idw has revealed some of Worf’s first targets, among them a gang of Gorn, led by another iconic Original Series alien,...

Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Echoes provides fans with a tantalizing glimpse of a crossover between Star Trek and Star Wars, even though it will never actually happen. The alternate universe versions of Chekov and Uhura in the book exist in a "Star Warsy" universe, showcasing similarities between the two franchises. Although a true crossover between Star Wars and Star Trek will never occur due to corporate politics, Echoes offers the best opportunity for fans to see what it could look like.

Star Trek is giving fans the closest thing they will ever get to a crossover with Star Wars. Star Trek and Star Wars are two of pop culture’s biggest tentpole franchises, and often are pitted against each other in fan debates. Some have dreamed of a crossover between the two venerable properties, but will never happen for a variety of reasons. Yet readers of the current Star...

Star Trek's forthcoming special Shaxs’'Best Day was originally pitched as a joke. Shaxs, the Bajoran security officer aboard the USS Cerritos, has entered the god war, helping Captain Sisko and his crew stop Kahless and his crusade of terror against the universe’s god-like beings. This god war will include the unprecedented comic crossover Day of Blood, and spinning out of this event is the one-shot Shaxs’ Best Day. This special book, and Shaxs’ entire involvement, all started with a joke.

Idw held a special Star Trek-centric panel at San Diego Comic-Con, moderated by Senior Editor Heather Antos. After discussing Day of Blood, Antos shifted the discussion to Shaxs’ Best Day. Citing Shaxs’ love of violence and hatred of fascism, the panel felt he was perfect for Day of Blood. There was some issue over whether the creative team would be able to use the character. Writer...

The latest addition to Hasbro's Star Wars: The Vintage Collection -- the deadly bounty hunter Krrsantan -- will be available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.

Hasbro has revealed how Sdcc 2023 attendees can get their hands on the premium 3.75-inch scale Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Krrsantan figure, inspired by his appearance in the live-action Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. Attendees can visit the Hasbro Pulse Desk at Hasbro's Booth #3213 to receive a one-time use code, which can then be scanned and preordered. Only one code will be given to each customer. After the convention, limited quantities will be available to pre-order on HasbroPulse.com while supplies last. The retail price will be $39.99.

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The Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Krrsantan figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line,...

Two of Marvel readers' favorite anti-heroes, Deadpool and Venom, are on course for an unexpected rivalry. Deadpool has recently been living a happy life throughout his ongoing series written by Alyssa Wong. The Merc with a Mouth is enjoying a healthy romance with his partner, Valentine Vuong, and caring after his pet Princess, whom he simultaneously views as his daughter. Now, it would appear that Dylan Brock's Venom is ready to storm in and disrupt the happy family.

League of Comic Geeks offers a preview for the upcoming Venom Annual #1 by Alyssa Wong, Stephanie Phillips, Sergio Fernandez Davila, and Alberto Foche. Ben Harvey's cover art can be viewed below. This won't just be a case of an assassin taking on a standout symbiote. As the solicit teases, "It becomes an issue of family - and whose deserves to win the ultimate prize." One has to wonder what that prize could be,...

For the first time in its history, Star Trek has been nominated for two Eisner Awards - which suggests a franchise curse may be coming to an end. Last fall, Idw Publishing reinvigorated its line of Star Trek comics, kicking off a franchise-spanning god war that threatens to destroy the universe. This relaunch has been met with acclaim from both fans and critics, and the hard work has paid off as the comics have been nominated for one of the industry’s highest awards.

As reported on the official Star Trek website, both Star Trek #400 and the new, flagship Star Trek title have been nominated for Eisner Awards. Star Trek #400 was nominated for Best Single Issue/One-Shot whereas Star Trek has netted a nomination for Best New Series. Star Trek Senior Editor Heather Antos stated: “words literally cannot describe how humbling it is for these two books to be recognized.

When Worf makes his entrance into the third season of Star Trek: Picard, he does so in a flurry of bat’leth and blood. Brutally killing the Ferengi Sneed to rescue Picard’s associate Raffi, Worf enters in a manner becoming of a Klingon warrior. But then, his mood suddenly changes from one of bloodlust to one of enlightened calm, even going so far as to offer Raffi a cup of tea. Clearly, a lot has happened to the Son of Mogh since his time on The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. And while the penultimate episode of Picard hints toward some of those years (“That was not my fault”), many questions remain.

A new comic book series from Idw gives us a glimpse of Worf’s life directly after the Dominion War. Star Trek: Defiant is a spin-off from the Star Trek universe comics at Idw, spearheaded by...

The iconic Star Wars Legends character Grand Admiral Thrawn is due to make his long-awaited live-action debut, yet Marvel Comics was not initially interested in including him in its comics. Thrawn debuted in Timothy Zahn’s Heir to the Empire, the first book of the Legends-era Thrawn Trilogy that was popularly seen as the original Star Wars sequel trilogy by many. While Marvel was hesitant to introduce Thrawn to the current canon right away, he has now become an important figure in the new continuity, proving that his popularity transcends the typically-niche Legends-era material.

In an interview with Looper, Heather Antos (a former Marvel assistant editor and current Idw Publishing senior editor) discusses her initial pitches to Marvel that would have brought Thrawn into the post-2014 canon. While Lucasfilm supported the idea, Antos says Marvel was not interested, keeping its focus on major original trilogy characters like Luke Skywalker instead.

The fate of the Cardassians following the Dominion War from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is one of Star Trek's biggest mysteries, and now the head editor of the Trek comics produced by Idw Publishing has teased a resolution. Last fall, Idw began a new flagship Star Trek title, and this spring the book’s second story arc kicks off. Senior Editor Heather Antos has strongly hinted it will explore the fallout of the Dominion War, which left the Cardassian Empire in ruins. What happened to the Cardassians since has been a mystery–until now.

Star Trek Senior Editor Heather Antos hinted on Twitter that the book’s upcoming arc will feature the Cardassians, revealing their post-Deep Space Nine fate. Antos was replying to a fan who Tweeted they wished to see the Cardassian storyline resolved, saying, “Boy, do I have a comic for you, then, coming this spring.

In this edition of Star Wars Bits:

"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" ReturnsThe "Andor" Monologues"Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha (The High Republic)"The Best "Star Wars" Comics of 2022What to expect from "Star Wars" in 2023And More!Star Wars: The Bad Batch Returns

Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" premiered on January 4 with not one but two episodes, "Spoils of War" and "Ruins of War." The series, which follows a squad of elite clone troopers with genetic mutations, consists of 16 episodes and will conclude on March 29. Check out the latest trailer above and the synopsis below:

"When the new season of 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar,...

Warning: potential spoilers for Star Trek #1 ahead! A forthcoming crossover between Idw Publishing’s new Star Trek comics promises blood will be spilled. Idw has revitalized its line of comics based on the venerable franchise, releasing new titles that draw on its rich 56-year history, including Star Trek, its new flagship title. Now, for Free Comic Book Day 2023, Idw is releasing a special one-shot setting the stage for an epic crossover between Star Trek and the forthcoming Star Trek: Defiant - and judging from the first promotional image, someone's going to need the Sickbay.

Since the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017, the Star Trek franchise has undergone a renaissance on television, with five shows currently in production and more rumored to be on the drawing board. With this rebirth on television has come a rebirth in comics as well, starting with Star Trek, which serves as a cornerstone...

The Prohibition era becomes the backdrop in which the mafia, a young entrepreneur, and vampires cross paths in the new comic book series Blood Oath. With the first issue of Blood Oath now available from ComiXology Originals, we caught up with co-writers Rob Hart and Alex Segura to discuss collaborating on the ambitious new horror series, and we also have the debut of the cover art for issue #2 to share with Daily Dead readers!

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer questions for us, Alex and Rob, and congratulations on your new comic book series Blood Oath! How and when did you first come up with the idea for this series?

Rob Hart: Alex reached out to me back in 2019 about this, I think. He wanted to do something with vampires and the mob, and we spitballed a little back and forth until we settled on Prohibition as a setting.

The reaction from fans to Warner Bros.’ decision to scrap Leslie Grace’s “Batgirl” movie is, to put it mildly, intensely negative.

And alongside shock and genuine outrage over the decision itself, the conversation on social media, especially on Twitter, focused on the Ezra Miller-sized elephant in the room: You know, because his “Flash” film is still on the slate despite months, literally months of increasingly bad headlines from the actor’s ongoing, very public personal scandals.

TheWrap confirmed on Tuesday that Warner Bros. Discovery will not release “Batgirl,” either theatrically or on HBO Max, effectively killing the 90 million project, which was already mostly completed. The movie starred “In the Heights” star Leslie Grace in the title role of Barbara Gordon.

“Talk about waking up and choosing violence,” one person tweeted. TikTok star Matt Ramos mourned the work of those involved, writing “All of their hard work deserved to be seen by the world.

The X-Men have been a pop culture staple for decades, much before the first live-action X-Men came out in 2000. In those decades, the roster of the mutant superhero team has seen many changes and evolutions, and every fan has a set of favorite heroes that they want to see on the team. Comic book artist Gail Simone recently started trending #My5XMen, asking fans to weigh in with their dream 5-member X-Men team.

"Okay, I have a Second question of the day, This Is Unprecedented. ;) There's a lot of mutants. You get to pick Five mutants to be the X-men for your dream comic. They can be from any era. Who do you pick? Xavier is a freebie, so 5 others. Please use hashtag #My5XMen."

It did not take long for fans to start putting forward suggestions for what the ideal 5-member X-Men lineup would look like. Filmmaker...

From Martha Thomases’s column of August 4: Last week Heather Antos, an editor at Marvel, went out with a bunch of her colleagues for milkshakes at a nearby Ben & Jerry’s and posted a selfie on Twitter. She said “It’s the Marvel milkshake crew! #FabulousFlo.” The hashtag refers to Flo Steinberg, who had just died.

So, you know, a Friday after a long week, Heather and a group of her pals went out to remember a woman who was their friend and mentor. They didn’t go to a bar. They went for ice cream. They posted a photo on Twitter because that’s what the kids do these days. I don’t know what could be more wholesome.

Naturally, there was an upset. To some, this photo represented everything that was wrong with Marvel today. Women and people of color in editorial offices apparently is a menacing concept to them,...

This column is not for the lactose-intolerant. Or for the anything-intolerant.

Last week Heather Antos, an editor at Marvel, went out with a bunch of her colleagues for milkshakes at a nearby Ben & Jerry’s and posted a selfie on Twitter. She said, “It’s the Marvel milkshake crew! #FabulousFlo.” The hashtag refers to Flo Steinberg, who had just died.

So, you know, a Friday after a long week, Heather and a group of her pals went out to remember a woman who was their friend and mentor. They didn’t go to a bar. They went for ice cream. They posted a photo on Twitter because that’s what the kids do these days. I don’t know what could be more wholesome.

Naturally, there was an upset. To some, this photo represented everything that was wrong with Marvel today. Women and people of color in editorial offices apparently...

In response to the trolls attacking Marvel Editor Heather Antos online, Marvel, DC, and Archie Comics have shown their solidarity.

Some guys might be forgiven for thinking that things are pretty good for women in the geek world: we are clearly visible at conventions (though perhaps more as audience than behind the tables), more 'geek' films are featuring (and made by) women; more women comic artists are making a cultural impact. But we're still only a few years out from Gamergate, and just this week, Marvel editor Heather Antos was bullied after she posted a photo of herself and other women who worked at Marvel. We've come a long way, but we still have a long way to go, and these ups and downs form Geek Girls. Gina Hara, a filmmaker out of Canada, set out to find geeks like herself, and found both inspiration...

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … Marvel and DC coming together for a good cause. On Thursday, one of Marvel’s comic editors, Heather Antos, posted a harmless photo on Twitter of her and the other female Marvel employees enjoying some milkshakes. Related: ‘Wonder Woman 2’ Gets A Release Date: Find Out When The Sequel […]...

After Marvel comic editor Heather Antos was targeted by Twitter trolls for posting a selfie with some of her Marvel friends grabbing milkshakes, a groundswell of supporters are rising up in her honor. The innocuous documented milkshake-gettin’ activity led naysayers on Twitter to attack Antos for being a woman in the comics industry. Antos got insults ranging from “Gee, I can’t imagine why Marvel’s sales are in the toilet” to “fake geek girls” and “the creepiest collection of stereotypical SJWs anyone could possibly imagine.” Also Read: Marvel Editor Cyber-Bullied After Selfie Posted With Friends Drinking Milkshakes But support for Antos was swift from.

What began as a fun outing with coworkers to grab milkshakes and a quick selfie turned into something ugly when Marvel editor Heather Antos became the target of harassing DMs and tweets. It seems that there are some out there who aren’t thrilled with the idea of women working in the comics industry, as Antos got insults ranging from “Gee, I can’t imagine why Marvel’s sales are in the toilet” to “fake geek girls” and “the creepiest collection of stereotypical SJWs anyone could possibly imagine.” The tweet that has caused all the fuss? It's the Marvel milkshake crew!

This fall, katanas and claws will clash when two of Marvel’s deadliest heroes come together, in a clash you can only imagine! Superstar writer Declan Shalvey (Deadpool, Moon Knight) and fan-favorite artist Mike Henderson (Secret Wars: Battleworld) team up to bring you a regenerative, cranky old X-Man and a regenerative, wacky Merc with the Mouth…in a story so explosive, not even the promise of chimichangas can save the day.

James “Logan” Howlett is after a newly discovered Omega-level mutant. But if you think he’s going to let Deadpool help him, you’re sorely mistaken. Naturally, Deadpool vows to outmatch his newly marked enemy for the entirety of their mission. Will they find common ground with each other along the way?

From the press release:

“Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan is has everything I’ve wanted to see in either a Deadpool book, or a Wolverine book,” said series writer Declan Shalvey.

This fall, katanas and claws will clash when two of Marvel’s deadliest heroes come together, in a clash you can only imagine! Superstar writer Declan Shalvey (Deadpool, Moon Knight) and fan-favorite artist Mike Henderson (Secret Wars: Battleworld) team up to bring you a regenerative, cranky, old X-Man and a regenerative, wacky Merc with the Mouth…in a story so explosive, not even the promise of chimichangas can save the day!

"Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan is has everything I've wanted to see in either a Deadpool book, or a Wolverine book,” said series writer Declan Shalvey. “We get to see both characters be the best at what they do, while also getting to see them be the classic odd-couple. Both characters naturally bump heads against each other, which is a lot of fun to write. I’ve been so fortunate to have Heather Antos edit this book. It's been a dream working on it,...