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Heroes will rise, legends will fall, and it's time for a cosmic throwdown. DC Comics has announced its next comic book event by co-architects Joshua Williamson and Scott Snyder: DC K.O.!

This fall, the gloves come off as the greatest superheroes in the universe enter the arena in a thunderous tournament where the stakes are sky-high, and the cost of victory may be too steep to bear. Starting in October, this publishing event puts heroes to the ultimate test of strength, loyalty, and knock-down, drag-out brawls.

Which 36 fighters will enter the tournament of champions? Who will rise through the brackets and rival Darkseid against his ever-growing Omega powers? And what sinister secret lies at the absolute heart of Apokolips?

Last year, Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder and Superman writer Joshua Williamson reshaped the future of DC storytelling with DC All In Special #1, the start of the "DC All...

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,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Wonder Woman #17!With the Absolute Power crisis event now concluded, Tom Taylors Wonder Woman run is back on track, returning to its central storyline: Diana Princes ongoing war against The Sovereignthe secret king of the United States. A newly released teaser for the January issue promises that Wonder Womans all-Amazon Justice League is preparing to strike, bringing the fight directly to this hidden ruler.

Wonder Woman #17 by Tom Taylor and Daniel Sampere is set to release on January 15, 2025, but until then, fans can enjoy the DC-provided solicitations, featuring an intriguing synopsis and stunning cover art.

Wonder Woman #17 (2024)

Release Date:

January 15, 2025

Writers:

Tom King

Artists:

Daniel Sampere

Cover Artist:

David Nakayama, Mike Del Mundo, and Simone Di Meo

Variant Covers:

Daniel Sampere

After revealing the Sovereign and his plans to the entire nation, Wonder Woman sends in her girls to wage war against his army. Will these...

The Flash's costume is as iconic as they come in the DC Universe, with his simplistic and sleek spandex standing the test of time but now, the Flash is getting a brand-new costume to coincide with the discovery of his cosmic potential. The Flash's redesign is a shocking departure from his classic look, and it's a clear indication that the Fastest Man Alive's powers are about to change forever.

The Flash #16 written by Simon Spurrier, with art by Vasco Georgiev continues DC's thrilling current run for the Speedster, which has taken a number of twists and turns over the past year, and things are about to get weirder than ever in the next storyline.

The Flash #16 (2024)

Release Date:

December 25th, 2024

Writer:

Simon Spurrier

Artist:

Vasco Georgiev

Cover Artist:

Mike Del Mundo

Variant Covers:

Dike Ruan, Mattia De Iulis, and Chrissie Zullo

As the family continues their time in Skartaris, something...

An innovative homage to Mc and Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Ol' Dirty Bastard that explores New York City's Five Boroughs like never before, the new graphic novel anthology Odb: Oddities, Discord, and B-Sides: Lyrical Ruckus in the City spotlights stories from some of the most talented artists and writers working today, with Ol' Dirty Bastard himself featured as the anthology's guide through the eerily unexpected and altogether enthralling sides of The Big Apple.

A collaboration between Lion Forge, Oni Press, and Four Screens that is officially authorized by Icelene Jones, Odb’s wife and administrator of the Estate of Odb, Odb: Oddities, Discord, and B-Sides: Lyrical Ruckus in the City is now on Kickstarter, and we have a look at preview pages from one of the anthology's chilling tales, and we've also been provided with an exclusive quote from Icelene Jones!

Below, you can check out preview pages from "Demon Flow...

Wu-Tang Clan's Odb will be reimagined in an original graphic novel by Oni Press, providing fans with a new perspective on the co-founder that showcases his many identities. The graphic novel will contribute to Wu-Tang Clan's legacy and offer fans the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise inspired by Odb, including action figures and vinyl. The anthology will feature numerous creators and artists, including Eisner-nominated Ron Wimberly, and will take readers on a journey through a fractured New York City that combines different versions of its buroughs.

Screen Rant is excited to share a preview for Oni Press' upcoming Wu-Tang graphic novel, Odb: Oddities, Discord and B-Sides - Lyrical Ruckus in the City. This original graphic novel will focus on Ol' Dirty Bastard (Odb) and reimagine New York City through the eyes of the Wu-Tang Clan co-founder. This anthology will feature numerous creators and showcase the Grammy-award-winning artist's many identities.

November 17 will mark Star Wars' annual Life Day celebration, and Marvel is releasing four beautiful variant covers to celebrate the occasion. A fictional festival within the Star Wars universe, Life Day goes back to 1978, and has become a beloved part of the galaxy far, far away's fandom.

Marvel has revealed four new variant covers coming November 2023, appearing on that month's issues of Star Wars, Star Wars: Darth Vader, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra and Star Wars: Bounty Hunters. The images show Han Solo and Chewie hanging Life Day's signature glowing baubles; Doctor Aphra and Krrsantan in good spirits, Chef Gormaanda preparing a new dish, and Anakin and Shmi Skywalker sitting down for a meal.

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Coming from Mike Del Mundo and Rod Reis, the variant covers will be released as follows:

Issue

Artist

Release Date

Star Wars #40

Mike Del Mundo

November 1

Star Wars: Darth Vader #40

Rod Reis

November 8

Star Wars: Doctor...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle family is about to be reunited, as all six Turtle siblings appear together in a brand-new cover for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #139 from artist and co-creator Kevin Eastman.

The latest installment of the Tmnt mega-crossover 'The Armageddon Game', the epic storyline involving longtime Turtle foe the Rat King, is drawing to a close. However, the Turtles have been forever changed by the experience, even developing new mystic ninja techniques thanks to being tutored by Shredder. Coming from the creative team of Sophie Campbell and Fero Peniche, enjoy the full solicitation for Idw’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #139, as well as Eastman and Mike del Mundo's variant covers, and Fero Peniche's main cover.

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Enter The Endgame! A former enemy returns to offer the Turtles one last chance to stop the Rat King before his plans coalesce and all hope is lost!

The events of Marvel Comics’ Avengers vs X-Men were some of the most dramatic conflicts that the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and its Merry Mutants have gone up against. While the heroes of the Marvel Universe are no strangers to Civil Wars, the global scale to which the conflict spread changed the relationship between two of the publisher’s most popular teams in a way that has never fully been prepared. And while many of the heroes may not realize it, it’s all thanks to one man – Mister Sinister.

Also known as Nathaniel Essex, Mister Sinister has been a thorn in the X-Men’s side for quite some time. But when his usual power-mad antics found him toying with the fate of the Phoenix, the crazed eugenicist set his sights toward manipulating the Avengers as well. And as things often go for Mister Sinister, his plans didn’t come...

On Friday, Marvel Studios embarks on its biggest gamble since the debut of “The Avengers” in 2012 with the premiere of its first TV series for Disney Plus, “WandaVision.” While other Marvel divisions have ventured into series that are nominally part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — like ABC’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and Netflix’s “Daredevil” and “Jessica Jones” — “WandaVision” is the first television venture produced by Marvel Studios proper, which is to say, by studio chief Kevin Feige.

Over 12 years, Feige shepherded the 23 feature films in the MCU to historic, industry-transforming success, as each movie knit together a larger tapestry of storytelling that culminated in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” The next phase of the MCU — feature films “Black Widow” and “Eternals” and Disney Plus series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “WandaVision” — were all supposed to debut in 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic, however, pushed all those...

Marvel just announced that October's variant cover releases will pay tribute to classic Marvel horror comics, including Tomb of Dracula and Werewolf by Night. Here's a look at the announcement and variant cover art:

New York, NY— July 24, 2020 — From Werewolf by Night to Tomb of Dracula, Marvel has a proud history of horror themed comics and this October, these classic terrifying tales will be honored in a series of Horror Variant covers! Prepare to see your favorite Marvel characters like you’ve never seen them before as the X-Men, the Avengers, Spider-Man, and more live out nightmarish fantasies just in time for Halloween. Paying homage to the classic Marvel horror comics of yesterday, the industry’s top artists including Russell Dauterman, Mike Del Mundo, and Leinil Francis Yu, have reimagined Marvel’s heroes in delightfully creepy visions. See what happens when you cross Iron Man with the swamp monster, Man-Thing,...

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Jason Aaron's six-year Thor run climaxes in War of the Realms from Marvel.

Jason Aaron's first issue of Thor: God of Thunder came out almost six years ago to the day, and since that issue, his entire Thor epic has been leading to this: a newly announced miniseries from Marvel, The War of the Realms.

“I have been building towards War of the Realms for the entire duration of my Thor run. So we're talking six years and 80-something issues and counting. This is a war that covers the entire globe and involves the biggest heroes of the Marvel Universe," said Aaron in a statment from Marvel.

The series gets the creative team of The Mighty Thor back together - Aaron writing, the amazing Russel Dauterman drawing, and perennially jobbed Eisner nominee Matt Wilson coloring.

As you can see from the preview art, there are some not-surprising...

With relaunches already announced for both Avengers and Venom, you probably figured that more #1’s would be named as part of Marvel’s upcoming “Fresh Start” initiative. Actually, the two series we’re talking about today come as a no-brainer, with both headlining heroes being recent box office successes.

Of course, with Black Panther becoming a powerhouse at theaters the world over, T’Challa was among the first to spring to mind when it came to heroes to be given this treatment. And with such mainstream exposure being enjoyed, one can only hope that translates into more interest in his comics.

When it comes to who’ll be at the helm, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates will still be the guiding hand, with Daniel Acuna tapped to provide art and covers. Normally, you’d figure a clean slate to be in order, but Coates has garnered so much praise for his work...

New creative teams. New series. New directions. New beginnings. It all kicks off this June with Thor #1 – from the creative team of Jason Aaron and Mike Del Mundo!

“With these new #1 titles for some of our key franchises, we’re going to bring big, new and exciting stories to our core characters,” said Svp and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort. “And rest assured — the modern characters you know and love aren’t going anywhere. Their stories will continue in the Marvel Universe with more epic milestones. You won’t want to miss what’s coming…we may even have a Thor 800 when the correct time arrives!”

Thor #1

Written by Jason Aaron

Art and Cover by Mike Del Mundo

On Sale 6/13/18...

Marvel Comics' "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" , a six-issue miniseries adapting the movie, featuring "...never-before-seen material", starring 'Rey', 'Poe' and 'Finn', is written by Gary Whitta and illustrated by Michael Walsh, Mike Spicer, with covers by Mike Del Mundo and Joe Quesada, available May 2, 2018:

"...the 'Resistance' is outnumbered. 'Luke Skywalker' has finally been found. And the 'Rebels' fight against a growing evil. 

"The 'First Order' will stop at nothing to conquer the galaxy, and it's up to our heroes to defend it..."

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"Star Wars" Comic Books...

While there are Star Wars fans out there who would rather forget that the film ever happened, those of us who enjoyed The Last Jedi have several chances to now revisit Episode VIII in an extended form. The Blu-Ray release of the movie, for instance, will include 20 minutes of deleted footage, while the novelization contains original sequences such as Han Solo’s funeral.

But that’s not all. Marvel’s comic book adaptation of The Last Jedi promises to feature “never-before-seen material.” What exactly it’ll consist of is currently unknown, but here’s how the company is describing the upcoming release:

This May, writer Gary Whitta (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Rebels) joins artist Michael Walsh (Star Wars Annual, Hawkeye, The Vision) for a thrilling adaptation of the hit blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as they follow Rey, Poe and Finn in their adventures across the galaxy,...

Marvel Comics' "The Vision: Director's Cut" #5, available October 26, 2017, is written by Tom King and illustrated by Gabriel Hernandez Walta, with a cover by Mike Del Mundo:

"...the 'synthezoid' sensation, is now upgraded with new features. Every family has its share of secrets - skeletons in the closet, kept hidden from the world at large.

"For the 'Visions', those secrets are real, actual skeletons. And the thing about secrets is they always have a cost. One of the Visions is going to pay with their life - and the repercussions will be world-shattering..."

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Marvel Comics' "Doctor Strange" #381, is written by Donny Cates and illustrated by Gabriel Hernandez Walta, with covers by Mike Del Mundo, Mike Deodato Jr., Mike McKone and Steve Ditko:

"...evil is everywhere and the world needs the 'Sorcerer Supreme' more than ever. But is the world ready for 'Loki' ? He has the cloak, the spells — he’s even got 'Zelma Stanton' as his assistant (and possibly more?) — but is this the chance he needed to become a hero, or is the god of lies dangerously close to unlimited power? And what happened to 'Stephen Strange'? ..."

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Marvel Comics' "Avengers" #10, available August 2, 2017, is written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Mike Del Mundo, with a cover by Alex Ross:

"...in this 'Secret Empire' tie-in, there are questions about 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes". But are they heroes?

...as 'Taskmaster', 'Deadpool' and the 'Superior Octopus', fight alongside the 'Avengers' we know..."

Cast of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" includes Elizabeth Olsen as 'Scarlet Witch', Paul Bettany as 'Vision', Robert Downey Jr. as 'Iron Man', Benedict Cumberbatch as 'Doctor Strange" and Paul Rudd as 'Ant-Man'.

"...in 'Avengers: Infinity War', the 'Avengers', torn apart after the events of 'Captain America: Civil War'...

"...join forces with the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' to battle 'Thanos'...

"...who is trying to amass the 'Infinity Stones' for a gauntlet that will give him dominion over space, time, and all reality..."

The new film...

Marvel Comics' Variant series is set to honor iconic rock album covers this fall and they look amazing. The idea is pretty cool considering that a lot of record aficionados also enjoy collecting comic books(not all, but some). Back in 2015, Marvel did hip hop Variant covers to great success. A few of the best covers were Doctor Strange getting a Dr. Dre's Chronic makeover, Guardians of the Galaxy getting Pharcyde's Bizarre Ride 2 treatment, and Black Panther's T'Challa receiving a Jay-z Black Album makeover. The covers were all done by different artists that reimagined the comic book characters in their own hip hop flavored world.

Now Ryan Penagos, Marvel's vice president and executive editor of digital media, has announced that the first Marvel Rock Cover Variants will be arriving this September. The announcement was made through Penagos' Twitter page and it shows artwork inspired by Nirvana, The Clash,...

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These days, variant covers have become very serious business, effectively allowing the consumer to have alternate choices as to which pieces of dynamic artwork they can add to their respective collections. Some variants may be as common as standard covers or a few may be made available to each comic shop, thereby driving up the price tag. Heck, we’ve even seen the rise of retailer and con exclusive covers in recent years, causing certain editions of books to be sought after like the Holy Grail.

Not long ago, Marvel rolled out its hip hop variants, paying tribute to some of the great album covers the genre has had to offer over the years. Basically, they take a look at the original piece and give it a bit of a superhero spin. So, having...