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Next February, we'll meet the all-new, all-different Weapon X-Men. Amazing Spider-Man and Deadpool writer Joe Casey returns to the world of X-Men and, alongside artist ChrisCross, the celebrated scribe will introduce the toughest squad of mutants ever assembled.

This lethal new team of mutant icons including Wolverine, Deadpool and Cable will take no prisoners as they go guns blazing into any enemy stronghold that needs to be destroyed. And with "One World Under Doom" impacting the entire Marvel Universe next year, their first stop is Latveria.

After Doctor Doom, Weapon X-Men's targets will be as wild as they are, including an all-new threat that will force this group of badass heroes to lock in and unleash their deadly skills like they never have before.

Here's the official description of the series from Marvel Comics which, despite the different name, is giving off serious X-Force vibes.

Wolverine! Deadpool! Cable!

Comic books are not just fuel for some of the biggest movies and TV shows of all time. Aside from being a genuinely great medium that could enrich the lives of many people who haven't previously wandered down that endless rabbit hole, comics offer the chance to do things that can't be done on screen. They represent imagination that is only limited by what a given artist can do with a pen, and what a writer can dream up. That even extends to utterly bonkers crossovers that couldn't happen anywhere else, like "King Kong" meets "Planet of the Apes." It turns out, the world came very close to getting a DC and "Star Wars" crossover several years back. Why didn't it happen? That's where things get frustrating.

For some historical context, writer Kurt Busiek revealed in 2017 on Twitter that he was working on a "Superman/Star Wars" crossover with the...

Al Ewing's "Immortal Thor" is one of Marvel Comics' best ongoing series. A spiritual sequel to Ewing's earlier "Immortal Hulk," the book has a satirical bent; this Thor will even swing his hammer at Marvel's own worst habits.

The upcoming 16th issue looks to reintroduce one of Thor's oldest villains: Radioactive Man. Not the comic book hero from "The Simpsons," but Chen Lu, whose skin glows green. Debuting in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's "Journey into Mystery" #93, Lu was a Chinese scientist who incrementally exposed himself to radiation. Instead of poisoning him, however, the experiment gave him the ability to absorb, emit, and manipulate forms of radiation.

Radioactive Man combines two repeating motifs of early Marvel superhero comics: radioactivity as the key to gaining superpowers and communist villains. Marvel's superheroes are products of the Cold War and, according to Stan Lee, even the Norse Gods would be...

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

Bryan Carey...

Netflix's Incoming: Full Movie Soundtrack and Song List For the Newest Raunchy Teen Flick - Main Image

Incoming is just the raunchy teen comedy flick to see before returning to school this August. Apart from its rising stars on the roster, Netflix's soundtrack for Incoming brings back the iconic pop music shown throughout the new movie.

Netflix's Incoming Has the Perfect Raunchy Soundtrack

Considering that Incoming is closely similar to the iconic over-the-top Superbad, it's only natural for the new flick to show a similar take on how high school parties would look — and what other way to present it in a flick than through its own song list? Check out every song included on Incoming's soundtrack below:

I'm Legendary – dv/sn, minimyDare You To Get Started – Wesley Eugene Smith, Quinten John CoblentzChoose Your Fate – Spkilla BeatsNdaHoodJordan – Omer AgcaCall Me The King – Wade08 and Matisse MariePeached – I'm FreeBooty...

New York, NY— July 25, 2024 — Marvel Comics’ Trick-Or-Read titles return this October, and this year, there’ll be an extra treat! The three Trick-Or-Read titles set in the Marvel Universe will contain a bonus Fantastic Four backup story written by current Fantastic Four scribe Ryan North and drawn by the legendary Alan Davis. Titled Fantastic Four: Yesterday, these two superstar creators revisit the Fantastic Four’s thrilling early days in a way that invites new readers and astounds longtime fans!

The story will detail the team’s origin, making it a perfect entry point for readers who want to get acquainted with the characters and the Ff mythos. This is also the perfect time to jump into this incredible Ff story ahead of Marvel Studio’s highly anticipated Fantastic Four film, arriving in theaters next summer!

Trick-Or-read is the popular program that gives fans a chance to grab special reprints...

With their recent Dracula series by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds and their upcoming Frankenstein series from Michael Walsh, Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics have teamed up with Universal Products & Experiences to bring the iconic Universal Monsters from the big screen to the paneled page, and now readers can return to the swamp to get reacquainted with another classic cinematic character in Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!

Written by Dan Watters (Home Sick Pilots) and Ram V (Dawnrunner), and featuring artwork by Matthew Roberts (Manifest Destiny) and coloring by Dave Stewart (Hellboy), the first issue of Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! is now available from Skybound, and Daily Dead had the pleasure of catching up with Dan Watters and Ram V in a video interview to discuss continuing the legacy of the Creature in a story that's set years following the events of the 1954 film,...

Comic creator Frank Miller has struck a unique publishing deal with Abrams ComicArts.

The acclaimed graphic novel arm of art and illustration-centric Abrams will now be the book publisher of select titles from Miller’s independent and self-published book company, Frank Miller Presents. Miller, the creator behind The Dark Knight Returns, 300 and Sin City, becomes the latest big comic name to work with the company, which already works with comics author Brian Michael Bendis and comics painter Alex Ross, and is known for such titles as My Friend Dahmer and The Superhero’s Journey.

The first titles to be released under the partnership will hit in fall 2024 and include Ronin Rising, Miller’s sequel to his acclaimed and influential 1983 miniseries Ronin; and the young adult fantasy Pandora. Ronin Rising will be available in two formats, a collector’s edition and a manga edition, via Abrams’s new Kana imprint.

Bruce Timm is one of the greatest creators of comic book media in recent history. The creator joined a long line of comic book and superhero legends when he created Batman: The Animated Series. However, there was one character, created by Jack Kirby, that the legendary artist had some beef with: Thor.

Thor in Marvel Comics

Speaking with The Jack Kirby Collector, Timm opened up about why he liked drawing so many characters that are created by Jack Kirby wailing on Thor. This stems from a preference that Kevin Alteri, the director that Timm was working with at the time, had when it came to the character.

Bruce Timm prefers the New Gods to Thor

New Gods, drawn by Alex Ross

Timm and Alteri got into a debate about who was the better inker for Jack Kirby, which spiraled into the conversation that led Bruce Timm to pit so many...

As the new year begins, anticipation builds for the launch of a fresh cinematic universe centered on DC characters – Dcu. While the previous Dceu concluded with the moderately successful ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ many films within the franchise have struggled. This led to James Gunn and Peter Safran being tapped to oversee the rebooted Dcu, with ‘Superman’ being a highly anticipated project, despite ‘Creature Commandos’ releasing first.

After months of speculation, Gunn announced with excitement that principal photography for ‘Superman’ commenced on February 29th, coincidentally Superman’s birthday. When asked about the inspiration behind Superman’s suit, Gunn cited Alex Ross, a renowned comic book writer and artist.

Though a sneak peek of the suit has been revealed, Gunn clarified that the full reveal will not occur until filming commences. With scenes already filmed in Svalbard, Norway, related to the Fortress of Solitude, the anticipation is building for the imminent reveal.

With the start of the new year, we can look forward to the start of a new cinematic universe based on DC characters – Dcu. And while Dceu ended its run with a somewhat successful ‘Aquman and the Lost Kingdom, ‘ the fact still remains that the majority of the movies have flopped. This is why Gunn and Safran were called in to take over the reins of the newly rebooted Dcu, and they have plenty of projects on their release calendar, but none is as talked about as ‘Superman,’ a true beginning of Dcu despite the fact that ‘Creature commandos’ are releasing first.

Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ has begun principal photography on February 29th which is, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday. Gunn was also asked on the same thread regarding the inspiration for Superman’s suit which we’ve gotten a sneak...

After working on successful projects like the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and The Suicide Squad, James Gunn will oversee the newly-renamed Dcu—giving him control over his own comic book universe.

In January 2023, the 57-year-old disclosed some of the characters appearing in the first chapter of the DC Universe, named Gods and Monsters. He announced the progress of ten new projects spanning movies, television, and animation.

James Gunn (Image credit: DC Studios)

In the midst of that, the filmmaker also hinted at his involvement with a Justice League story for the DC Universe (Dcu) that was overlooked years back. So, does it mean it’s in the line up?

Suggested“I thought it was gotg3”: Fans Label Borderlands as a Wannabe James Gunn Film

James Gunn Might be Hinting at Plans for Overlooked Justice League Story

Back in December 2022, James Gunn shared on social media that he’s “making plans.

Marvel Comics' "Avengers Twilight" #1 (of 6), available January 17, 2024, is written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Daniel Acuna, with covers by Acuna, Alex Ross, Felipe Massafera, Simone Bianchi, Skottie Young and Leinel Francis Yu:

"...in a gleaming new world of prosperity, 'Captain America' is no more. But 'Steve Rogers' still exists, floating through an America where corruption is rampant...

"...fake news is the norm, government policies are based on big money kickbacks...

"...freedom is an illusion and his friends are long dead..."

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Marvel Comics' "Avengers Twilight" #1 (of 6), available January 17, 2024, is written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Daniel Acuna, with covers by Acuna, Alex Ross, Felipe Massafera, Simone Bianchi, Skottie Young and Leinel Francis Yu:

"...in a gleaming new world of prosperity, 'Captain America' is no more. But 'Steve Rogers' still exists, floating through an America where corruption is rampant...

"...fake news is the norm, government policies are based on big money kickbacks, freedom is an illusion and his friends are long dead..."

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"Avengers" Comic Books ...

Superman’s incredible 85-year history is defined with intricate detail and unique understanding by those who’ve known him best – the authors, artists, filmmakers, actors and experts tasked with propagating his legend through every medium – in the latest Edward Gross omnibus, Voices From Krypton, published by Nacelle Books. The hardcover book is now available via Amazon, online retailers and popular bookshops, with an e-book edition also available.

Hailed as the most comprehensive examination of Superman in history, Voices From Krypton begins in the mid 1930s with the character’s creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and concludes with the announcement of the next big screen adventure, Superman: Legacy. Topics range from Superman’s appearances in different mediums to the individual actors who’ve played the character, from Superman’s Silver Age to present day iterations, and from the subtleties of capturing the Man of Steel to the tentpole moments of his past 85+ years.

Marvel Comics' "Fantastic Four" #12, available October 4, 2023, introduces the 'Dinosaur Avengers', written by Ryan North and Iban Coello, with covers by Alex Ross:

"...meet 'Brachiosaurus Iron Man', 'Lambeosaurus Captain Marvel', 'Quetzalcoatlus Black Widow' and a whole lot more.

"One page finds the 'Fantastic Four' investigating a mysterious phenomenon in the woods, only to get sucked inside. In another page, they find themselves trapped in a glowing cage as the 'Dinosaur Avengers' descend on them. Elsewhere, the human 'Avengers' face four extremely angry and confused dinosaurs with fantastic-and very familiar-super-powers..."

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Marvel Comics' "Doctor Strange" #9, available December 2023, is written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry, with covers by Alex Ross, Phil Noto, David Mack and Meghan Hetrick:

"...with the endgame of 'General Strange' in sight, 'Doctor Strange' must confront the man he could have been. But everyone has their own agenda. Can the 'Vishanti' be trusted? 

"Is 'W.A.N.D.' capable of changing for the better, or will they return to their black-ops roots? Which Strange will 'Clea' side with?  It all comes to a head as the battle for the soul of Stephen Strange begins..."

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Marvel Comics new title “Avengers Inc." available September 14, 2023, is written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Leonard Kirk, with covers by Daniel Acuna, Leinel Francis Yu, Erica Durso, Sean Galloway, Leo Romero and Alex Ross:

“…’Janet Van Dyne’ / ‘The Wasp’ , an ‘Avengers' founding member and ‘Victor Shade’, the previous alias of ‘Vision’, get involved in a deadly conspiracy rooted in the ghosts of the past that only founding ‘Avenger Wasp’ can solve. But she won't be alone as she finds a new partner in ‘Victor Shade’. This former alias of Vision mysteriously resurfaces just as Janet discovers a score of Super Villain crimes.

“Will he guide Wasp to the truth or is his familiar guise hiding the very clues Janet needs to crack the case? Her name is Janet Van Dyne. She's a hero. She's a celebrity. She's hunting a killer. His name is Victor Shade. He's a villain.

Colombo, July 29 (Ians) Players like Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, South Africa’s middle-order batter David Miller, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Sri Lanka’s leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will be in action in the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (Lpl) scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 21.

The upcoming season of Lpl will see the participation of five teams — Colombo Strikers captained by Niroshan Dickwella, Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga and the defending champions Jaffna Kings, who will be led by veteran all-rounder Thisara Perera.

In terms of overseas contingent, Azam is amongst the 13 Pakistan players in the competition alongside Imam-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Aamer Jamal, Asif Ali, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, and Zaman Khan.

Other foreign players include Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,...

Spoilers for "Across the Spider-Verse" follow.

"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is a revelation. If "Into the Spider-Verse" was the start of a revolution in the American studio animation landscape, one that showed studios could do more than just photorealistic 3D animation, and could instead experiment with the medium in exciting ways, then "Across the Spider-Verse" is the monumental affirmation of that revolution. This movie feels like this generation's "Toy Story," "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," or even "Snow White," a stunning miracle of filmmaking made by the best artists, and also the best use of the multiverse in a movie to date.

"Across the Spider-Verse," much like "The Matrix Reloaded," interrogates the tropes and concepts we usually associate with the Spider-Man mythos, whether tragedy is necessary for Spider-Man to exist, and even puts into question the very idea of canon. Unlike most Spider-Man movies, this one ends on a cliffhanger but...

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

John Gallagher...

Illustrator Alex Ross has created a new expanding variant comic book cover to celebrate Marvel Comics' "X-Men" 60th anniversary, paying homage to artist Jim Lee's iconic "X-Men" #1 cover from 1991:

"With the 'X-Men' piece, I didn't originally make the design. I copied an existing classic cover design that everybody would know and connect to", said Ross about the cover.

"The 'X-Men' piece is showing an accentuation of the action, where it's a split-second difference later." 

"Wolverine is completing a full attack swipe and everybody is attacking harder. I added in the bit with lightning coming from 'Storm', which would be a split second of movement." 

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Doctor Strange #4 Written by Jed MacKay Art by Andy MacDonald Cover by Alex Ross On Sale 6/14 To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com About Marvel Entertainment Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library …

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Welcome to this brand-new feature here on Nerdly, where one of our comic gurus, Ian Wells, delves into comics history and dissects Comics Interview, the long-running journal of interviews and criticism from David Anthony Kraft.

Credits

I am going to kick things off by delving into the credits box, just to do a quick round-up of who’s, who. Now this feature may not come back every week depending on how much the credits change issue to issue. If a new name crops up I will call them out and maybe with the people I can’t find anything about online I can find out about them with the reading of each issue. There is no better place to start than with the main man himself, David Anthony Kraft. Before publishing this very magazine we are about to dive into Kraft has a more than substantial body of work both...

Marvel Comics' "Rogue & Gambit" #1, available March 1, 2023, is written by Stephanie Phillips and illustrated by Carlos Gomez, with covers by Steve Morris, Zu Orzu, Marc Aspinall, Lucas Werneck and Alex Ross:

"...'Destiny' strikes your favorite 'X-Men' duo. 'Krakoa' is on a precipice. Destiny alone can see what's coming -- but the precog cannot act. 

"For that, she'll need her adoptive daughter, 'Rogue'. Husbands need not apply...but with mutant duties stealing Rogue away so much these days, 'Gambit' is determined to make the most of the mission and put some 'Cajun' spice back into their increasingly complicated love affair. He just has to make it out of the bar first. A thrill ride that'll lay bare some of Krakoa's biggest secrets..."

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Marvel Comics new title "Doctor Strange" #1, available March 22, 2023, is written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry, with variant covers by Alex Ross, Marco Checchetto, Martin Coccolo, Steve Skroce and Stefano Caselli:

"...'Stephen Strange' is back! Reunited with 'Clea' and 'Wong', it’s back to business as usual for the 'Sorcerer Supreme'.

"Have your children fallen into a deep nightmarish slumber? Are demonic refugees invading your home?

"Is your husband possessed by an evil entity? Then call Doctor Strange!

"However, when someone else begins to issue their own dark justice on Strange’s mightiest foes, Strange embarks on an interdimensional search for answers, only to discover the culprit may be closer to home than he thinks..."

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This article contains some spoilers for DC’s Kingdom Come. Read our in-depth Shazam! Fury of the Gods cover story in the new issue of our magazine.

Alex Ross and Mark Waid’s Kingdom Come is nothing short of a DC Comics classic. The dark alt-universe Elseworlds tale imagines an Earth where superheroes have become mad with power, as violent and dangerous as the criminals they’ve committed to stop. Ross’ gorgeous gouache-painted pages and a dynamic storyline that pits the Justice League against a new generation of ultra-violent caped crusaders means that Kingdom Come has garnered a loyal fanbase, one that constantly wonders why this hasn’t been adapted for film or TV yet. Those fans can now add another to their number as when Den of Geek speaks with Zachary Levi about Shazam: Fury of the Gods, the actor shares that Kingdom Come is his dream project for the hero he portrays,...

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

John Dunn...

James Gunn sparked fans' excitement recently when he shared an illustration from the landmark DC comic "Kingdom Come" on Twitter. The 1996 miniseries, from Alex Ross and Mark Waid, remains not only the most beloved comic of DC's Elseworlds imprint but is also considered to be one of the company's best stories in general. Gunn posted a picture of Superman and co. gathered around a table with just two words: "Making plans." While some thought this could mean a "Kingdom Come" film is on the way — which would be amazing — it might also simply be alluding to the fact that Gunn and Peter Safran are making a lot of big plans for the future in their new positions as heads of brand new Warner Bros. Discovery film division, DC Studios.

We know about DC's immediate movie plans, but the future of this universe has seemed somewhat up in the air as of late.

Exclusive: Esther Povitsky (Dollface), Bobby Lee (Reservation Dogs) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation) are among the notable comedic talents set for Drugstone June — a new feature that Utopia, All Things Comedy, and Shout! Studios have partnered to produce for world sales.

Others set to appear in the film directed by Nicholaus Goossen (Grandma’s Boy) include James Remar (Sex and the City), Brandon Wardell (Easter Sunday), Danny Griffin (Fate: The Winx Saga), Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams (The Ms. Pat Show), Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly), Al Madrigal (Morbius), Haley Joel Osment (The Kominsky Method), Matt Walsh (Veep), Jackie Sandler (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!), Nick Rutherford (Rick and Morty), Jon “Dumbfoundead” Park (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens), Trevor Wallace (Add-tv), Bhad Bhabie (Lights Out with David Spade), Steph Tolev (Old Dads), Jon Gabrus and Bill Burr (The King of Staten Island).

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Marvel Comics new “Fantastic Four” title, debuting November 9, 2022 is written by Ryan North and illustrated by Cafu with covers by Alex Ross, J. Scott Campbell, Arthur Adams, Iban Coello, Jack Kirby and Todd Nauck:

“…this first issue stars ‘Ben Grimm’ and ‘Alicia Masters’ as they embark on a road trip that takes a very weird turn.

“Something terrible has happened to the ‘Fantastic Four’ and the ‘Thing’ and Alicia are traveling across America to leave it behind!

“But when they stop in a small town for the night and wake up the morning before they arrived, they find themselves caught in a time loop that's been going on since before they were born…’

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Marvel Comics new “Fantastic Four” title, debuting November 9, 2022 is written Ryan North and illustrated by Cafu with covers by Alex Ross, J. Scott Campbell, Arthur Adams, Iban Coello, Jack Kirby and Todd Nauck:

“…this first issue stars ‘Ben Grimm’ and ‘Alicia Masters’ as they embark on a road trip that takes a very weird turn.

“Something terrible has happened to the ‘Fantastic Four’ and the ‘Thing’ and Alicia are traveling across America to leave it behind!

“But when they stop in a small town for the night and wake up the morning before they arrived, they find themselves caught in a time loop that's been going on since before they were born…’

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

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

James Gunn is done with Marvel (at least for a while).

"Marvel's Midnight Suns" adds Deadpool, Morbius, and More.

Yondu might be coming back to the MCU.

The current status of "Man of Steel 2."

All that and more!

Alex Ross Did Some Gorgeous Fantastic Four Portraits

Alex Ross is just about as good as they come in terms of comic book artwork and the man is back in action for Marvel's upcoming "Fantastic Four" series, which will start a new era for the heroes. Not coincidentally, the movie reboot is moving right along for a 2025 release.

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

Dave Merrell...

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

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

"Black Panther" gets past "Top Gun" at the box office.

"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" is not undergoing reshoots.

A new "Thor: Love and Thunder" featurette.

Get ready to celebrate Batman Day 2022.

All that and more!

Marvel Reveals The Next Generation Of Elite Artists, Aka The 2023 Stormbreakers

Beginning in 2020, Marvel Comics started the Stormbreakers program to highlight up-and-coming artists who were seen as the next big thing. These artists would then go on to contribute to some of the biggest titles in the publisher's library. The above video reveals the class of 2023, with the lineup consisting...

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

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

Disney teases some Marvel-related news at D23.

"Harley Quinn" season 4 is coming sooner than expected, apparently.

DC is in trouble over its Hispanic Heritage Month comic covers.

Learn what it takes to draw Spider-Man from the experts.

All that and more!

Melissa Benoist Wants To Return As Supergirl On Superman & Lois, Apparently

While the Arrowverse is winding down on The CW, it's not entirely done just yet. "Superman & Lois" season 3 is still on the way and, speaking at Fan Expo Canada 2022 recently (per Comic Book Resources), star Elizabeth Tulloch explained that Melissa Benoist has expressed...

In anticipation of Marvel Studios rebooting "The Fantastic Four" into the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe', comic book artist Alex Ross has written and illustrated the new Marvel Comics, Abrams Comic Arts hardcover graphic novel "Fantastic Four: Full Circle", retelling the team's origins, available September 6, 2022:

"...it's a rainy night in Manhattan, and not a creature is stirring except for 'Ben Grimm'.

“When an intruder suddenly appears inside the 'Baxter Building', the 'Fantastic Four', 'Mister Fantastic' ('Reed Richards'), the 'Invisible Woman' ('Susan Storm Richards'), the 'Human Torch' ('Johnny Storm') and the 'Thing' (Ben Grimm)…

“…find themselves surrounded by a swarm of invading creatures composed of 'Negative Energy' using a human host as a delivery system.

"But for what purpose? And who is behind this untimely invasion? The Fantastic Four have no choice but to journey into the Negative Zone, an alien universe composed entirely of anti-matter,...

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Legendary comic artist Alex Ross returns to drawing long-form sequential art for the first time in over 15 years with Fantastic Four: Full Circle, out in September from Abrams ComicArts’ newly launched imprint, Marvel Arts.

The book is marking several firsts. It’s the first time Ross, who gained fame with his groundbreaking 1990s comics miniseries Marvels and Kingdom Come, for Marvel and DC respectively, has done a straight-up graphic novel. It’s also the first time that Marvel has licensed out its characters to another publisher, in this case Abrams, in more than 40 years.

And it’s also the rare occasion where Ross takes a step back from the painted realism style that made him famous.

“I wanted to present a version of the Fantastic Four as close to a Jack Kirby style he envisioned for the series as he created the characters,...

After nearly three decades, comic book/graphic novel icon Frank Miller is returning to Marvel Comics. Miller will provide a variant cover for The Fantastic Four revival comic, due out this fall.

According to Marvel’s official release:

To celebrate the start of a new era for Marvel’s first family, legendary comics writer and artist Frank Miller has crafted an eye-catching cover for the series’ first issue starring the ‘Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed’ Thing! The variant cover marks Miller’s first Marvel Comics work in nearly 30 years, and fans can look forward to more variant covers from the visionary creator in the near future.”

Writer Ryan North and artist Iban Coello (Venom) will helm the relaunch, set for shelves in November. The regular cover will be by Alex Ross, who has done remarkable work for Marvel, DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment. Miller’s variant cover will showcase the Thing.

Miller’s...

This article contains spoilers for DC’s Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #3.

The secret is finally out. Well, one of them, at least. DC’s Dark Crisis event is more than just the latest story to tackle the implications of the scope of DC Universe history, it’s also a direct sequel to the original Crisis on Infinite Earths, arguably the greatest event comic of all time. And with that revelation comes a change in title, as Dark Crisis is now officially known as Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. Buckle up.

We sat down with Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths writer Joshua Williamson and artist Daniel Sampere mere minutes after the big revelation about the book’s true title, and with an advance copy of Dark Crisis #3 in hand. And between them, they gave us more hints about Pariah’s plans, crafting the return of the Justice Society of America,...

In anticipation of Marvel Studios rebooting "The Fantastic Four" into the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe', iconic comic book artist Alex Ross is behind the upcoming Marvel Comics, Abrams Comic Arts hardcover graphic novel "Fantastic Four: Full Circle", retelling the team's origins, available August 2, 2022:

"...it's a rainy night in Manhattan, and not a creature is stirring except for 'Ben Grimm'. When an intruder suddenly appears inside the 'Baxter Building', the 'Fantastic Four', 'Mister Fantastic' ('Reed Richards'), the 'Invisible Woman' ('Susan Storm Richards'), the 'Human Torch' ('Johnny Storm') and the 'Thing' (Ben Grimm), find themselves surrounded by a swarm of invading creatures composed of 'Negative Energy' using a human host as a delivery system. 

"But for what purpose? And who is behind this untimely invasion? The Fantastic Four have no choice but to journey into the Negative Zone, an alien universe composed entirely of anti-matter,...

With a new “Green Hornet” movie on the way, there is renewed interest in the 8-issue, Dynamite Entertainment title "Masks" (2012) with covers illustrated by Alex Ross, starring crime-fighters 'The Shadow', 'The Green Hornet', 'Miss Fury' and a whole lot more, set in 1938 New York, when the criminal 'Justice Party' has swept into office, collecting kickbacks and corrupting the law to their own advantage:

"...powerful criminals, anarchists and crooked politicians have taken over New York, instituting a fascist police state.

"With the law bent to their own purposes, the so-called 'Justice Party' and their army of 'Black Legion' troopers...

"...imprison, extort and destroy anyone who stand in their way.

"Only vigilantes like the 'Shadow', 'Green Hornet', 'Miss Fury' and the 'Spider' have any hope of standing against them, but instead of operating outside the law as they have always done, these masked crime-fighters must now oppose the law in their fight for justice.

I'm currently waiting in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con waiting for the big Warner Bros. panel to start and a poster and banner for Justice League was released that you can see above and below. It features the most of the member of the Justice League team. It also comes with the tagline, “You Can’t Save The World Alone." The poster was heavily inspired by the art of Alex Ross.

The one main character that's not in the poster is Superman, and I hope that we get our first look at him during the panel today. We'll make sure to fill you in on any details as soon as we can. Internet access in Hall H is kinda shitty.

Justice League stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg,...

Browse all the sections of the 58th London Film Festival (Oct 8-18) including the galas, competition titles and individual sections.

Alphabetical list of titles by section including feature premiere status

Wp = Wp

Ep = European Premiere

IP = International Premiere

UK = UK Premiere

Opening Night

The Imitation Game (UK-us)

dir. Morten Tyldum

Closing Night

Fury (Us)

dir. David Ayer

GalasTitlePremFoxcatcher (Us)

dir. Bennett MillerUKWhiplash (Us)

dir. Damien ChazelleUKMen, Women And Children (Us)

dir. Jason ReitmanEPWild (Us)

dir. Jean-Marc ValleeEPTestament Of Youth (UK)

dir. James KentWPMr. Turner (UK)

dir. Mike LeighUKThe Battles Of Coronel And Falkland Islands (UK)

dir. Walter Summers Rosewater (Us)

dir. Jon StewartEPMommy (Can)

dir. Xavier DolanUKA Little Chaos (UK)

dir. Alan RickmanEPWild Tales (Arg)

dir. Damián SzifrónUKThe Salvation (Den)

dir. Kristian Levring The White Haired Witch Of Lunar Kingdom (Chi)

dir. Jacob CheungIPWinter Sleep (Tur)

dir. Nuri Bilge CeylanUKBjork: Biophilia Live (UK)

dir. Nick Fenton, Peter StricklandUKSong Of The Sea (Ire)

dir. Tomm MooreEPOfficial...