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Flashpoint delivered one of the darkest and most brutal versions of the DC Universe ever put to page, reimagining heroes like the Flash and Batman in grim, unthinkable ways. It served as a powerful ‘what-if’ worst-case scenario. But now, DC is proving that things can get even worse with the announcement of their next timeline-shattering event: Impulsepoint.

The Flash #26 by Mark Waid and Christopher Cantwell, with art by Vasco Georgiev, will see Wally West’s Flash and Bart Allen’s Impulse take center stage during the Flash-centric chapter in DC’s upcoming K.O. event.

As Scott Snyder, one of the architects behind the event, describes it, “DC K.O. [will be] a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC super heroes in a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid.” Amid this chaos, Bart Allen will propose a catastrophic reality reset dubbed Impulsepoint.

Bart Allen Triggers DC’s...

After setting sales records and rebounding from an impending industry downturn in 2024, punchy DC is hoping to continue the momentum by stepping into the ring for its next big publishing event.

Scott Snyder, the writer behind best-selling sensation Absolute Batman, and Joshua Williamson, who writes Superman, are the co-architects of what is being called DC K.O., the story initiative that will debut this fall and run through a main book as well as ripple out through various titles across the DC Universe.

Javi Fernández (Batman & Robin, King Spawn) will draw the main series that is being described as a slugfest to end all slugfests.

“DC K.O. is a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC super heroes in a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid,” said Snyder in a statement.

The event builds off of the company’s DC All In era as well as its progeny,...

The recently published Star Trek: Omega has tied up many of the loose ends of the God War and Lore storylines in Idw’s line of comics. The two wars were one of the franchise’s most ambitious storylines, with multiple crossovers and a multiversal conflict that brought back even Benjamin Sisko.

Omega is a comic that is a farewell to the characters of this long journey. From Emperor Kahless II to the fate of Worf after he commands the USS Defiant to defeat the god-killer, everyone’s future is sealed in this one-off comic. And after more than a century, a beloved Tos character bids his goodbye to Starfleet.

Spock and Geordi Develop a New Ship, and Picard Helps Worf in Star Trek: Omega Worf and Picard in Star Trek: Omega | Credits: Idw

The ‘God War’ is one of the ambitious storylines of the Star Trek franchise, bringing together characters from Deep Space Nine,...

After almost six decades, the Star Trek franchise has officially retired one of its most iconic heroes. In its modern stories, Star Trek has shown a fondness for jumping around the timeline, offering opportunities to see the untold stories of its most beloved characters. Now, with a heartwarming reunion, the story of one of those characters has been brought to a close.

The iconic hero retires from Starfleet, having become the organization's longest-serving human.

Star Trek Officially Retires Montgomery "Scotty" Scott The Original Series Icon Ends a Record-Setting Starfleet Career

The historic moment comes in today's Star Trek: Omega, which concludes the 'Lore War' event, where Data's psychopathic brother took control of reality. In the aftermath, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott finally announces his retirement, reuniting with Nyota Uhura and offering Starfleet some parting words.

Star Trek: Omega comes from Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Oleg Chudakov, Joe Eisma, Mike Feehan,...

The Dark Side of Tony Stark’s MCU Legacy: Genius, Ego, and the Illusion of Heroism (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tony Stark didn’t just build a suit of armor; he built a legacy. But the deeper you dig into it, the shinier that red-and-gold surface looked only because it was covering up a whole lot of ego. Stark’s journey across the MCU and comics was often framed as redemption. But beneath the flashy hero act and witty one-liners, his actions screamed one thing louder than anything else: “I know best”. His charm worked like a mask.

It bought him goodwill, but time and again, his arrogance left others to clean up the mess. In Christopher Cantwell and Cafu’s Iron Man series, the mask slipped hard. This wasn’t just classic Stark bravado, this was a man floating above New York City, literally and figuratively, declaring, “I don’t...

Dan Stevens, who has become synonymous with indie horror, is paired with icon Al Pacino for the ultimate exorcism film, “The Ritual.” The duo star as two priests who “face the ultimate test of faith,” as the logline teases. The film is based on the true story that was captured in 1935 book “Begone Satan!” about a Church-sanctioned exorcism. The original account of the events went on to inspire “The Exorcist” book and William Friedkin’s famed 1973 film that later spurred a franchise.

The official synopsis for “The Ritual” reads: “When the Church sanctions the exorcism of Emma Schmidt (Abigail Cowan), two priests — divided by doubt — must confront a force beyond comprehension… and their own faith.” Ashley Greene and Patricia Heaton co-star.

Pacino recently told Entertainment Weekly that after starring in “The Ritual,” he can finally watch Friedkin’s “The Exorcist.” Pacino worked with the late auteur on “Cruising,” which was...

In late January, DC Comics teased the first DC All-In crossover event titled “We are Yesterday.” The project will be spearheaded by Mark Waid, who will be joined by a plethora of other authors and artists for this project.

The whole series will be a six-part event that will run from April to June 2025 and will see a multiversal clash that will take us back to the history of the DC universe, promising to be a brilliant event.

Now, ahead of the event’s start, DC has released more information about the six upcoming issues and we are going to reveal all in the remainder of this article.

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The first issue is out on April 16 and it will start Gorilla Grodd’s story as he is going to find an old iteration of the Legion of Doom to have them fight against the Justice League.

Part one begins this week!

Idw Publishing’s break-out Star Trek line of comics is expanding, with the publisher set to launch multiple new series, including a Star Trek: Voyager comic, a Strange New Worlds comic, and perhaps the most exciting, Star Trek: Red Shirts, which will follow the franchise’s most expendable characters on some of the galaxy’s most dangerous missions.

As revealed by StarTrek.com, the first details about the next generation of Trek comics were revealed; Star Trek: Red Shirts – written by Christopher Cantwell, who is currently authoring Idw’s Defiant series, with art by Megan Levens – will inaugurate a new era, followed by Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds Of Destruction and Star Trek: Voyager – Homecoming.

While the announcement of the end of the current run of Trek comics will be bittersweet for readers, it is clear there is still a great deal to look forward to in theTrek comic book universe.

Alcatraz has now been a museum for longer than it was ever a prison, but it remains the most famous prison in pop culture. The very name "Alcatraz" connotes an inescapable prison — except three men did escape in 1962, a year before the prison closed.

These were Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who tried to row to freedom on the shore. Authorities ultimately concluded that the escapees' raft never made it to land and they drowned, but with no bodies, imaginations have run wild about their fates. The new comic "Out Of Alcatraz" by writer Christopher Cantwell and artist Tyler Crook will run with the premise that the men did make it to land, but did they ever find freedom? Oni Press has shared an exclusive preview of "Out of Alcatraz" #1 with /Film (via Superfan Promo), including three previously unseen pages. These might help shed some light on that question.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #22!

Star Trek gave a great gift to Worf and his family–but now it appears to have been all but forgotten. Worf and his son Alexander did not enjoy the best relationship, and it became even more fraught during the Day of Blood crossover event. Now, in Star Trek: Defiant #22, Worf guides Alexander on the road to restoring his honor, but the story forgets a key development in Alexander’s life.

Star Trek: Defiant #22 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. The story, the first part of the “No Old Warriors” arc, sees Alexander work to restore his lost honor by completing the Quv ceremony. The ritual is intense, and his survival is not guaranteed. Worf is overseeing Alexander’s progression in the Quv ritual. Alexander is willing to do whatever it takes to restore his honor, and get back...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #22!

Section 31 is one of the most terrifying groups in the Star Trek franchise, and their latest weapon proves it. The Federation is regarded as a glorious and idealistic utopia, but it also has a dark underbelly, and Section 31 represents it. In Star Trek: Defiant #22, the organization unveils a chilling new starship design, one that cements their place as one of the most ruthless groups in the franchise.

Star Trek: Defiant #22 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. Chief O’Brien convinces B’Elanna Torres, the Defiant’s new captain, to travel to the Gamma Quadrant to disable self-replicating mines that have been deployed by Section 31. As the Defiant begins taking out the mines, a massive Section 31 ship decloaks. Doctor Bashir identifies it as a Section 31 frigate, one that they do not want to mess with. The massive, four-nacelle ship,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #22!Star Trek: Voyager might be long over, but its heroic legacy continues to inspire, years after it returns home. Voyager came to an end in 2001, making it back to the Alpha Quadrant after seven years of adventures at the other end of the galaxy. Now, as seen in Star Trek: Defiant #22, Voyager’s legacy is still being felt, and might be key to saving countless lives.

Star Trek: Defiant #22 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. Chief O’Brien, Doctor Bashir and B’Elanna Torres, on board the Defiant, are heading back to the Federation. O’Brien comes to Torres, asking for help in dismantling self-replicating mines that are being used to harm innocent people. Torres is reluctant at first, but O’Brien invokes Voyager’s legacy. O’Brien appeals to Torres’ sense of justice, asking how many star systems...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #22!

Worf is about to embark on his hardest Star Trek mission yet–but it has nothing to do with the Klingons or Starfleet. Worf and his son Alexander have had a tense relationship. Alexander feels Worf failed him as a father, and in many ways he is correct. Now, in Star Trek: Defiant #22, Worf is undertaking a mission of a personal nature: to reconcile with Alexander.

Christopher Cantwell's other books include Iron Man, Doctor Doom and The Blue Flame.

Star Trek: Defiant #22 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. The issue kicks off a new storyline: “No Old Warriors,” and begins with Alexander starting the Quv rite. This ritual helps errant Klingons restore their honor. Worf is overseeing Alexander’s Quv. The rite is grueling, and in this issue, Alexander fights two members of his extended family in intense combat.

Oni Press invites readers to join a trio of ghost hunters in the haunted McCabe House in the new four-issue series Plague House. Written by Michael W. Conrad and illustrated by Dave Chisholm, Plague House #1 debuts this April, and we're thrilled and chilled to exclusively debut the variant cover art for the first issue!

Below, you can check out the variant covers by Alex Eckman-Lawn, Nathan Ooten, Brian Level, and Noah Bailey, respectively, and we also have the official press release with additional details as well as preview pages from Plague House #1.

Press Release: Portland, Or – Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, is proud to unearth the cursed covers for Plague House #1 – a dark and turbulent four-issue descent into fear from acclaimed writer Michael W. Conrad and 2024 Ringo Award-winning artist Dave Chisholm (Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound...

It’s hard to believe that 2024 has passed and another year of DC Comics is in the books. From starting off with the wildness of the “Beast World” crossover to the earth-shattering creation of the Absolute Universe, 2024 was chock-full of amazing moments.

But even among all the great storylines, some single issues are just so great they can’t help but stand out from the pack. Whether they were a one-off special or the beginning or even end of another story, the following ten issues are the ones that truly went above and beyond and made DC Comics’ year.

Batgirl #1 Brought Cassandra Cain Back Into the Spotlight Created by: Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa

Cassandra Cain fans finally got what they’ve been craving thanks to a brand-new series from Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa. The creative team wastes absolutely no time with their debut issue and gives readers everything...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #21!

Spock knew his time in the Star Trek universe was coming to a close, and one heartbreaking moment proves he predicted it. After a distinguished career in Starfleet and as an ambassador, Spock found himself hurled into an alternate universe, where his story eventually came to an end. In Star Trek: Defiant #21, Spock is seemingly aware of how he will die, making a prediction that will sadly come true.

Star Trek: Defiant #21 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. Spock has just helped Worf and the crew of the Defiant turn back a Romulan invasion of an agrarian world. As the dust settles, Spock reflects on the incident, and his life as a whole. Spock muses that we “burn on,” in a constant state of flux, even if we perceive it as static. Spock’s philosophical train ultimately arrives at...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #20 and Plastic Man No More! (2024) ahead!

When readers imagine the ideal partner for a Wonder Woman team-up, their minds might immediately go to some of DC's most powerful figures – rather than the perpetual goof-up that is Plastic Man. However, the conclusion to their latest two-part adventure has a surprising amount of heart, showing that the Amazon princess of Themiscyra and the shapeshifting ex-convict actually share a lot in common.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #20 contains the story, "Man's Underworld, Part 2" – written by Dave Weilgosz, with art by Nikola Čižmešija – in which Plastic Man and Wonder Woman successfully retrieve Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth from Roulette's black market auction. Plastic Man abruptly loses his powers when he comes into contact with the Lasso, prompting a painfully honest heart-to-heart between the heroes.

"Plastic Man...is a character," he explains, adding that he...

Warning: Spoilers for Challengers of the Unknown #1

Every comic fan has some degree of familiarity with the Fantastic Four, but what many don't know is that DC Comics houses a team with a very similar gimmick to Marvel's First Family - yet they've never shared the same level of popularity. Now, after joining the Justice League, the Challengers of the Unknown have undergone a major lore overhaul that shows they have what it takes to surpass the Fantastic Four at long last.

Challengers of the Unknown #1 by Christopher Cantwell, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou marks the long-awaited return of DC's most underrated team to the Justice League's roster. As the team is reintroduced to DC canon, their backstory is explained, and Ace Morgan sums up the tragedy of their origin: "We are blessed with life. But we are also tinged with death."

The Challengers of the...

Warning: Spoilers for Challengers of the Unknown #1Hal Jordan first became the Green Lantern in 1959, and since then, he's built a reputation as one of the best Lanterns in DC lore. However, the Power Ring that chose him all those years ago had a chance of choosing someone else entirely - someone who, to him, is equally worthy. In a surprising turn, Green Lantern has revealed another DC hero who he believes should have received his powers instead.

An underrated team of heroes joins the Justice League's ranks in Challengers of the Unknown #1 by Christopher Cantwell, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Ace Morgan, a pilot and old friend of Hal Jordan, is one of these heroes. When Superman arrives for a mission, he claims that Hal thinks highly of Ace - and not just as a pilot.

According to Superman, Green Lantern has said, "Sometimes I wonder...

2024 was the biggest year for Marvel's Phil Coulson since his death in 2012's The Avengers. That's not just because he was resurrection from death, but because he gained immense cosmic power, literally replacing a god in Marvel canon. Nobody guessed that 2024 would transform Phil Coulson, let alone make him the godlike leader of Marvel's most powerful team.

2024 saw a major upheaval in the lore surrounding the Infinity Stones, as Thanos revealed he had created a new 'Death Stone.' However, things really changed when the Stone escaped its creator, resurrecting and empowering former Shield agent Phil Coulson. Not only did this give Coulson major new powers, but it forced him to replace Death, becoming Marvel's new Grim Reaper.

The Death Stone was created when Thanos bound the entity known as Death (and often manifesting as his cosmic love 'Lady Death') to an artificial Infinity Stone. Now that the...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More #4!

Batman is renowned for the contingency plans he's devised over the years to neutralize Justice League members should they ever go rogue. While some of these plans are more elaborate than others, DC has just revealed a laughably simple weakness for one of the League's most invulnerable members—a vulnerability the Dark Knight could easily exploit with nothing more than a quick trip to the grocery store.

Given that the science supports this non-lethal method of neutralization, it’s safe to say Batman would eagerly add it to his list of contingency plans for Plastic Man.

For four issues, Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolo’s horror-comedy Black Label series Plastic Man No More! has followed Patrick “Eel” O’Brian, Aka Plastic Man, as he races to prevent his death after discovering he’s depolymerizing—Aka falling apart at a molecular level.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Challengers of the Unknown #1!A founding Justice League member is hiding a dark secret that could result in the revival of Darkseid. The Lord of Apokolips infamously died earlier this year, kicking off the new DC All In era. But a shocking development hints that the iconic villain lives on in an incredibly powerful hero.

In Challengers of the Unknown #1 by Christopher Cantwell and Sean Izaakse, Mister Terrific pairs Challenger Ace Morgan with Superman to investigate an indestructible glass formation that has appeared on Mars. The duo arrive at the anomaly and use Clark's heat vision to take a piece of the strange formation, which gives Ace unsettling hallucinations.

After the duo return from their mission, Mister Terrific orders Superman to destroy the sample, saying he fears the Darkseid anomalies have manifested within the Challengers. However, the anomaly actually appears to be in Superman, whose eyes...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #4

One Justice League hero recently headlined their own Black Label solo series, packed with body horror moments that had me cringing in disgust. But it was the hero's final form that truly left me gasping, blindsiding me with the reminder of a long-buried piece of pop culture that had once haunted my childhood nightmares. Anyone else remember Spy Kids' Thumb-Thumbs?

... it looks like there’s a strong chance this horror-comedy starring Plastic Man and the Justice League will continue...

Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolo’s horror-comedy Plastic Man No More! has officially concluded with issue #4. The series has been a wild and slightly criminal ride from start to finish, but the final page—with its teasing “The End?”—and several unresolved plot points suggest this may not be the last solo adventure for Patrick “Eel” O’Brian.

Star Trek is about to transform Worf’s son Alexander into the franchise’s most exciting Klingon. Alexander was an important part of last year’s Day of Blood crossover event, and in the aftermath, he has embraced a new path: practicing medicine. In a first look at Star Trek: Defiant #23, Alexander’s new calling may be over before it starts–and if he survives, then the future is his.

Idw Publishing released their January solicitations, including Star Trek: Defiant #23. Written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta, the solicitation reads as follows:

Alexander's cha'DIch Worf has tasked him with a near-impossible task for his Errand of Valor: rescue the workers rebelling against a deuterium mega-power, Archanis Inter-Corporate. He must fight selflessly in the name of the helpless... even if it costs him his life. If that weren't enough of a challenge, a face from Alexander's bloody past appears...

DC’s ‘Challengers of the Unknown’ #1 premiered a few days ago with writing by Christopher Cantwell, artwork by Sean Izaakse, a cover by Mike Deodato Jr., and colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr..

A dangerous Darkseid shockwave has ripped through time and space, threatening the DC Universe. The Challengers of the Unknown—Ace Morgan, June Robbins, Prof Haley, Red Ryan, and Rocky Davis—team up with the Justice League to manage the Watchtower and stop the rifts tearing the galaxy apart. But a shadowy enemy from the Challengers’ past, tied to this chaos, poses an even bigger threat to the Dcu’s survival.

The Justice League is back and has a new, high-tech Watchtower with a powerful new spaceship, thanks to the Flash. The ship, called the Jl-657, is the fastest in the DC Universe, powered by the Flash’s Speed Force. In the issue Ace Morgan teams up with...

Warning: Spoilers for Challengers of the Unknown #1

The Justice League is back as the premier team of the DC Universe, and they're residing in a revamped Watchtower that's teeming with advanced tech. Among these upgrades is a new form of transportation, courtesy of the Flash, that puts the Batmobile to shame. The Justice League now has access to the ultimate spaceship, and the Flash's surprising addition makes it the fastest ship in DC lore.

In Challengers of the Unknown #1 by Christopher Cantwell, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Ace Morgan is enlisted by the Justice League to embark on a mission to Mars alongside Superman. To traverse space, Ace decides to pilot the Justice League's newest spaceship: the Jl-657.

The Jl-657 is described as a "Speed Force-Augmented Turbo Thruster Control", which means it's a ship that's been enhanced with the Flash's Speed Force - the source of his power.

Warning: Spoilers for Challengers of the Unknown #1

Darkseid's powers make him a force to be reckoned with, but the Justice League has finally come up with the perfect defense against him. The New God may be gone, but his impact continues to reverberate throughout the DC Universe, so the heroes are gearing up to withstand his residual energy. To that end, the Justice League's costumes just got an upgrade that Darkseid doesn't stand a chance against.

In Challengers of the Unknown #1 by Christopher Cantwell, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, the Justice League recruits the Challengers to help them investigate anomalies caused by Darkseid's death. As Ace Morgan heads out with Superman, they both wear new purple suits, and Ace comments on how the Justice League's new costumes "protect against Omega energy".

Omega energy refers to the energy that Darkseid produces, which has spawned the aforementioned anomalies throughout the galaxy.

Idw Publishing's rebooted line of Star Trek comics turned the cloned Klingon Emperor Kahless into its first major antagonist, as he unleashed havoc upon the galaxy in his quest to become a god. Now, Trek is boldly going to turn Kahless back into a hero – and though I have to admit I'm skeptical about the attempt, if the series manages to pull it off, it's going to be awesome.

The synopsis for Star Trek #30 – written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing, with art Travis Mercer – teases a redemption story for Kahless, who "must decide what Klingon honor really means." This comes as a major surprise to many fans, as the character's fall from grace in the ongoing series' first year was swift and severe, and had Universe-altering consequences.

As a reader, I've come to trust Trek's creative team, and so I am excited by this narrative decision, yet I have...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #21!

After 26 years, Star Trek has finally settled a Deep Space Nine debate. Worf joined Deep Space Nine’s cast in the show’s fourth season, and was reunited with his former Enterprise colleague Miles O’Brien. Later in Worf’s tenure, during the height of the Dominion War, he and O’Brien made a puzzling bet, especially considering O’Brien’s heritage. Now, years later, the matter has been settled, as seen in Star Trek: Defiant #21.

Star Trek: Defiant #21, written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta, is the final part of the “Stars of Home” storyline, which saw Worf and his crew turn back an entire Romulan invasion. They had a little help from O’Brien and another Deep Space Nine stalwart: Julian Bashir. After the dust settles, Worf presents O’Brien with a bottle of scotch, referencing a bet they made years prior.

Idw's line of ongoing Star Trek comics have already made many stellar contributions to the franchise's sprawling lore, but perhaps its most touching thread has been the deepening of Spock and Worf's friendship – as Spock openly affirms that the Klingon is his last living friend in the latest issue of the Defiant series.

Star Trek: Defiant #21 – written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Angel Unzueta – solidifies the connection between two of Trek’s most beloved characters, with Spock going as far as to say their relationship is “no less strong” than the one between him and his oldest allies.

The development of this bond across multiple generations of Trek has been pivotal to making Defiant a definitive portrayal of both Worf and Spock – a duo fans didn’t realize they needed until it was given to them.

As A Long-Lived Vulcan, Spock Has Had Many Friendships Come And Go – Now,...

If you’re on the hunt for some of the best yet most underrated comics of 2024 from DC, you’re in the right place. This list takes a step away from the well-known main continuity titles everyone loves and dives into lesser-known gems from DC’s Black Label and Elseworlds imprints. Whether you’re into gritty, action-packed stories, deep character studies, or something in between, there’s a must-read comic here for every taste.

This list may rank the comics it spotlights, but every entry is a five-star must-read, guaranteed to be worth your time, money, and energy. Each selection dives deep, providing the series name, its writer and artist, the current status (complete or ongoing), the number of issues released so far, a preview of stunning main and variant covers, and a compelling synopsis that showcases what sets it apart. But don’t stop there—join the conversation by...

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Ah, the public domain. It's what allows reinterpretations of classical stories in radically new contexts, hence the recent wave of slasher films starring children's characters like Winnie the Pooh. Twisting fairy tales is not only the domain of movies, though.

See the comic "Briar" — written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn by Germán García, and published by Boom! Studios. The comic is "Sleeping Beauty" as dark fantasy, not the whimsical and romantic kind. "Sleeping Beauty" is a tale that goes back to the 1300s, but "Briar" might be its most violent and irreverent retelling. The comic's title is taken from Briar Rose, the name the Brothers Grimm gave the Princess and which Disney then used in its animated adaptation.

The comic has been advertised as "What if Sleeping Beauty never got her happily ever after?" Here, the prince never bestowed true love's kiss,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #3!Plastic Man has just claimed the life of another Justice League hero, pushing his kill count to a staggering seven. But Patrick OBrians rampage is far from over, and with his ultimate goal still looming, the body count is almost guaranteed to rise. The only question that remains is: who will be Plastic Man's next victim?

Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolos Plastic Man No More! #3 ramps up the devastation as Patrick OBrian adds Detective Chimp to his list of victims. Driven by desperation, OBrian is on a deadly quest to cheat death after discovering he is "depolymerizing"essentially "coming apart" at the molecular level. Worse, this condition could potentially threaten his son, Luke, as well.

After consulting with an expert scientist, Patrick learns that the only way to stabilize their unique physiology is by creating a "fusion reaction of incredible magnitude.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #3!

Robin has officially found Batmans match within the Justice League, but while this might sound like a compliment to the mystery hero, its far from one. This comparison has nothing to do with their heroics and everything to do with their parenting skillsone of the few areas in the DC Universe where the Dark Knight has repeatedly fallen short.

...both Batman and Plastic Man show significant red flags as fathers...

Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolos Plastic Man No More! #3 continues Patrick OBrians desperate quest to cheat death after discovering that he is "depolymerizing," or, in simpler terms, "coming apart." However, O'Brian's fight for his own survival becomes even more urgent when he learns that his son, Luke OBrian, who shares his abilities, may eventually be affected by the same condition.

With his sons life now at risk,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #3!

Trigger Warning: Discussions of Body Horror and Variant Art Covers Depicting Grotesque Anatomy.

Within the Justice League, Plastic Man is legendary for his unparalleled healing factora power that makes him nearly unkillable, virtually immortal, and capable of regenerating even severed limbs. Its easily one of the most overpowered abilities in the DC Universe. However, the latest issue of Plastic Man No More! has reminded fans of the dark and horrifying side of this power.

Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolos Black Label series, Plastic Man No More!, has been a body horror spectacle from start to finish, delivering gut-turning imagery of OBrian both in the story and on the series haunting cover art. Much of this unsettling horror stems from Plastic Mans new ailment: depolymerizing, or, in simpler terms, coming apart at a molecular level.

This condition has...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #3 (2024)!

One iconic hero in the DC Universe has officially quit the Justice League , but not before delivering a searing critique of the teams self-importance and telling them exactly where they can shove their justice and self-righteous heroics. This bold outburst raises an intriguing question: is it a true reflection of the Leagues shortcomings, or is it simply the manifestation of this heros guilty conscience?

...this series uncovers an unexplored facet of the Justice League that challenges the team's heroic image...

DC has finally released the five-page preview for Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, and Alex Lins Plastic Man No More! #3the Black Label series that offers a unique perspective on the Justice League through the eyes of Patrick "Eel" O'Brian.

However, this perspective is complicated by the fact that Plastic Man is simultaneously struggling to stop his body from "depolymerizing," or, in simpler terms,...

As a fan of Star Trek in general, with a particular soft spot for Star Trek comics, I have considered Idw Publishing's current ongoing run a true renaissance for the franchise but now, I think it has started to take a step even beyond that, toward becoming a legitimate standard-bearer for ambitious comic book storytelling using classic franchise IP.

The franchise is steadily building toward next year's major storytelling event, Lore War, which is set to be the culmination of over two years of patiently plotted storytelling, across two titles, Star Trek written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing and Christopher Cantwell's Star Trek: Defiant.

I have been steadily more impressed with both series as they have progressed; like most readers, I thought the sweeping Day of Blood storyline was impressive enough, but as it turns out, it was just the first act in an even more sprawling saga.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #2!This Justice League hero may have once walked a fine line between right and wrong, but killing was never part of his playbookuntil now. Known for his easygoing, lovable nature, this fan-favorite has crossed a shocking line, claiming the lives of not one, but six fellow heroes. And if he achieves his ultimate goal, the body count among DCs greatest could climb even higher.

Christopher Cantwell and Jacob Edgar are back with the second installment of their Plastic Man No More! series, where Patrick Eel OBrian continues his quest to cheat death after learning that he is "depolymerizing," or, in simpler terms, "coming apart."

After some "hypothetical" conversations with an expert scientist, Patrick discovers his only hope of keeping his unique physiology intact is to create a "fusion reaction of incredible magnitude"which means he needs to build a massive nuclear...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #19!

Star Trek has rewritten what fans thought they knew about the Romulan Supernovaby making it completely the Romulans fault. One of the most pivotal events in Star Treks 24th century, the Romulan Supernova permanently shifted the balance of power in the galaxy. Currently, Star Trek: Defiant is building towards this monumental occurrence. Issue 19 throws a curveball at fans by showing Romulan hubris, leading to their downfall.

The Romulans made their debut in the first season of Star Trek, in the episode titled "Balance of Terror."

Star Trek: Defiant #19 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. The issue opens with a text piece of a Romulan intelligence briefing. Originating during the Dominion War, the piece paints a bleak picture, and suggests a wild plan: that the Romulans create a cloak so massive it could hide their entire star system. Romulan scientists proceed with the plan,...

Warning: Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #2One of DC's most lighthearted Justice League characters is getting his darkest take yet. With a new title under DC's Black Label imprint, Plastic Man is running out of jokes as his end is quickly approaching. I knew him as the immortal comedian of comics who always made me laugh, but recently, that's all been flipped on its head, as I've had to watch Plastic Man slowly die due to his own powers.

In Plastic Man No More! #2 by Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, Marcelo Maiolo, and Becca Carey, Eel O'Brian's past is catching up to him in a new way, as the powers that made him a superhero destroy him from the inside out. He's got a plan that will help him, however, and as he's detailing the plan to the Justice League, he loses all control while sneezing and changes forms,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #19!

Star Trek is making Section 31 somehow even more evil, putting creator Gene Roddenberrys vision for the future in jeopardy. For 26 years, Section 31 has pushed Roddenberrys utopian ideals to their extreme. Working in secrecy, Section 31 safeguards the Federations safetyno matter the cost. Now, in Star Trek: Defiant #19, new and disturbing details about the organization come to light, showing just how terrible they are.

Section 31 first appeared in an episode titled "Inquistion." It was written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle.

Star Trek: Defiant #19 was written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. Chief OBrien is working furiously to stop a Romulan invasion, working on a tip from his old friend Doctor Bashir. Bashir arrives, telling OBrien to stand down, and that he (Bashir) was in error.

Bashir was working on information from Section 31, and a text piece, made to resemble an official memo to Bashir,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Plastic Man No More! #1!DC is using a C-list Justice League member to take shots at some of the publishers most iconic characters, with even Superman and Wonder Woman not spared from the verbal roast. True to form, though, Batman manages to dodge the savagery entirely, once again affirming the Dark Knight's undeniable cool factor.

Christopher Cantwell, Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, and Marcelo Maiolo's Plastic Man No More! #1 offers an insider look at the Justice League's team dynamics through the eyes of Plastic Man (Patrick "Eel" O'Brian).

In a key battle, the usually indestructible O'Brian is hit with a death ray that leaves his elasticity in a somewhat melted state. When he shares his concerns with the team, they laugh it off, virtually ignoring him. Frustrated and feeling dismissed, Plastic Man heads home, where he launches into a rant, roasting his fellow heroes.

BElanna Torres has an awesome new role in the Star Trek universe, completing her Voyager arc. Torres, the half-human, half-Klingon engineer of Voyager, was integral to IDWs Star Trek: Defiant, where she joined Worfs ragtag crew aboard the titular ship. Now, in a first look at Star Trek: Defiant #22, Torres has ascended to the captains chair, but it might come at a huge cost.

Idw shared their solicitations for December and January, including Star Trek: Defiant #22. The book will be written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta, and is the first part of the No Old Warriors story arc. IDWs solicitation for the issue reads as follows:

B'Elanna Torres is in the captain's chair of the Defiant, and she has a choice to make: return home and report for duty as the mother Miral needs or continue saving the universe with her crew. With her disavowed status from...

There are tons of powerful Justice League heroes who have extraordinary powers, but few are as powerful or as terrifying as Plastic Man. Despite his goofy demeanor, Plastic Man has one of the most horrifying power-sets in superhero comics, and DC proved it once again in a new solicitation.

Plastic Man is on another adventure in Plastic Man No More! by Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, and Jacob Edgar, this time to save his son. Issue #4 will take Plas' quest to a dangerous new level as Patrick "Eel" O'Brian threatens to detonate a nuclear bomb. Fortunately, Plastic Man might actually survive this explosion. Unfortunately, everyone else would have to witness his horrifying regeneration.

Plastic Man No More! #4 (2024)

Release Date:

December 4th, 2024

Writers:

Christopher Cantwell

Artists:

Alex Lins, Jacob Edgar

Cover Artist:

Alex Lins

Variant Covers:

Alex Eckman-Lawn

There sure are a lot of people whod like to stop him from detonating...

Warning: Spoilers for Wonder Woman #13Of all the Justice League's heroes, I've always been particularly fond of Plastic Man and Elongated Man due to the zaniness of their powers. Their rubber-like abilities appear identical on the surface, but they have plenty of differences, and that has never been more apparent than now. Plastic Man just unveiled a surprisingly dark side effect of his powers that will forever change the way I see this Justice League icon.

In Wonder Woman #13 by Tom King, Tony S. Daniels, Leonardo Paciarotti, and Clayton Cowles, Wonder Woman and Robin team up with Steve Trevor to infiltrate Amanda Waller's prison to free the depowered superheroes she's imprisoned there. Among the heroes they break out are Plastic Man and Elongated Man, both of whom have lost their stretchy powers after the events of Absolute Power. When Elongated Man makes a comment about how punching hurts...

The Justice League is getting a new look just as a classic, if not underrated team finally makes their big return to the DC Universe. With the finale of Absolute Power rapidly approaching and DC All In just days away, fans are getting new glimpses of what lies ahead for the Dcu.

Though the metahumans are still fighting Amanda Waller and her terrifying forces in Absolute Power, a new era is coming for every DC hero, including ones who haven't been seen in years. As strange events begin to plague the DC Universe, the Justice League is joining forces with the last team fans saw coming (and are getting new costumes to boot).

Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are Joining the Challengers of the Unknown Challengers of the Unknown by Christopher Cantwell and Sean Izaakse, December 18th, 2024

Challengers of the Unknown #1 (2024)

Release Date:

December 18th, 2024

Writer:

Christopher Cantwell

Artist:

Sean...

Warning: contains spoilers for "The Final Masterpiece," appearing in Star Trek #500!

Star Trek has just gotten its own version of the Infinity Snap, turning a classic villain into an even deadlier version of Thanos. In the MCU, Thanos snap was a chilling moment, and was proof of his villainy. Now, in the story The Final Masterpiece, appearing in Star Trek #500, Lore, who has been on a crusade to achieve godhood, unveils his own, deadlier version of the Infinity Snap.

The Final Masterpiece, is the central story in Star Trek #500, is written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Davide Tinto. Lore, who used the Orb of Destruction to unmake the universe, is trying to create the perfect model, one made in his image. He has enlisted Data to help him, but Data continues to frustrate his efforts. As the story draws to a conclusion, Lore gives...

Warning: contains spoilers for "The Final Masterpiece," appearing in Star Trek #500!The Enterprise has received a shocking redesign, making it the Star Trek universes ultimate warship. The Enterprise is a ship of peace and explorationas far from a battleship as one can get. Yet in the story The Final Masterpiece, appearing in Star Trek #500, the evil android Lore, who is attempting to create a universe in his image, unleashes a terrifying version of the Enterprise.

The Final Masterpiece, appearing in Star Trek #500, was written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Christopher Cantwell, and drawn by Davide Tinto. Lore, using the Bajoran Orb of Destruction, has destroyed the universe, and conscripted his brother Data into helping him shape a new one. They run through various permutations of the universe, and in one, the crew of the Enterprise, including Captain Picard, have been turned into Soong-model androids. The storys conclusion sees an...

A decade ago, Mackenzie Davis’ breakout role as Cameron Howe on AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire had just finished airing as part of the series’ well received but criminally underseen first season. Fortunately for Halt, the network’s flagship shows, Mad Men and Breaking Bad, had mostly concluded their decorated runs at that point, and AMC, in the interest of creating new critical darlings, decided to invest further in Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers’ under-viewed drama series, something that’s a rarity in this day and age of increasingly impatient networks, studios and streamers.

Davis played a gifted young computer programmer who was at the forefront of the personal computing and internet revolutions in the ’80s and ’90s, and throughout the rest of the series, she had an off-and-on romantic relationship with Lee Pace’s visionary entrepreneur, Joe MacMillan. Alongside their initially married friends and intermittent business partners,...

Warning: contains spoilers for "The Final Masterpiece," appearing in Star Trek #500!

Star Trek has announced it's next big event: The Lore War, and it kicks off in a grand fashionby destroying the universe. Two years ago, Idw Publishing gave their line of Star Trek comics a shot in the arm, introducing the God War. Now, the Star Trek franchise braces for another big event: The Lore War, and its seeds are sown in the story The Final Masterpiece, appearing in Star Trek #500.

The Final Masterpiece, written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Davide Tinto, appears as the final story in Star Trek #500. Lore, using the Bajoran Orb of Destruction, has wiped the entire universe out, and he is attempting to make a better versionor at least one that conforms to his whims. Lore, alongside his brother Data, runs through various versions, none to his liking.