Comic News

Here’s Your New Spider-Man

Marvel has announced that after the shocking events of “Death of
Spider-Man”, the sold out storyline currently running through ULTIMATE
COMICS SPIDER-MAN and ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS VS. ULTIMATES,
there will be a new Spider-Man and a new character under the mask.
Something’s happened to Peter Parker and here comes an all-new
Spider-Man…in an all-new costume!

“We called this story ‘Death of Spider-Man’ for
a reason,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor In Chief. “This is a huge
story that’ll have fans around the world talking for a long time as we
set the stage for the debut of our new Spider-Man.”

The Ultimate
Universe is irrevocably changed with the conclusion to “Death of
Spider-Man” in June’s polybagged ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #160, but right now
you can get in on the red-hot story that leads to the birth of an
all-new Spider-Man, including new printings of the sold out issues: And
to make sure you don’t miss a single chapter, pick up all the acclaimed
issues below:

Archaia Name Mike Kennedy As Publisher

Leading graphic novel publisher Archaia Entertainment, LLC has named distinguished videogame veteran and comic book writer Mike Kennedy as Publisher, as recently announced by PJ Bickett, CEO. Kennedy’s appointment comes at a time of dramatic growth for Archaia, as the company has successfully grown into an award winning house of original content, which includes such breakout hits as Mouse Guard, Return of the Dapper Men, and Tumor. Kennedy’s experience will play a key role in Archaia’s expanded focus on device- and app-based publishing, as well as digital and interactive development.

Marvel Monday Sale!

Sale! Sale! Sale! Head over to the Marvel ComiXology app to get Issue 1- 12 of Josh Whedon and John Cassaday for only 99 cents each! Do not miss your chance to get great titles at 99 cents every Monday on the Marvel app. This is a great run that put a lot of current X-Men storylines into play so don’t miss out on owning this great story in digital format.

Shipping In August – Moonstone Books

August isn’t looking to be a heavy release month for Moonstone, but what they’ve got looks interesting. I’m looking forward to the return of the Justice Machine and the continuation of Heap. There’s also going to be some pretty cool looking 2012 calenders released that month and I’m betting Buckaroo Banzai becomes the first choice of a lot of people. Check out the covers and release info below.

Preview Time – Malignant Man #1

You may recall the title announcement for Malignant Man a few months back. Well it’s release is upon us, but before it hits stands here’s a preview of the book that’s out on Wednesday. Don’t remember what it’s about? Here’s what Boom! has to say about it: Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis, is resigned to his fate…until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite! Granted a second lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society’s skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past. Dark, twisted, and unlike anything else on the stands, MALIGNANT MAN is a sci-fi thriller that can’t be missed!

Tokyopop Shuts Down U.S. Operations

Tokyopop will be shutting down it’s U.S. operations at the end of May and for some this is a sigh of relief. Tokyopop has had questionable business tactics when dealing with new Manga creators and so for some this is a good thing. I see it as the first nail in the coffin for interest in Manga and Anime in the states though. Then there’s the question of the original english language books rights will return to the creators, but right now… who knows.

Stumptown Comic Fest – Green River Killer Brings On Jonathan Case

The long awaited book containing the true story of the capture of what many consider to be one of the most infamous criminals in history has brought on artist, Jonathan Case to capture the essence of the time! Case is a member of Portland’s Periscope Studio, the largest collective of comics artists and writers in the U.S.  Many of his paintings hang within the local McMenamins eaterys. Jonathan’s most recent work was showcased in his critically acclaimed book, Dear Creature, about an atomic sea mutant in the 60’s whose poet soul is at odds with his tendency to eat people.

Shipping in July – Zenescope

Being Solicited in July from Zenescope comics is another batch of interesting books. The Dream Eater Saga continues which is the big crossover event that looks pretty interesting actually. Zenescope doesn’t seem like the type of company that would do that so it’s kind of cool that they are. Also is the D.I.N.O. Strykeforce, Fly #2 which I’m dying to read and Library issue of Grimm Fairy Tales.

Warner Bros. May Lose Rights to Superman

A long battle was started by Warner Bros. back in 2008 to attempt to maintain the Superman franchise after the now deceased Joanne Siegel and her daughter obtained half of the copyrights for the Man of Steel, originally created by Mrs. Siegel’s husband Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Warner Bros. had a set-back in the case when Judge Zaresky declined giving a document to Warner Bros. that is, supposedly, an agreement made by Siegel and Shuster to no longer have copyright deals with Hollywood, Esq. and Siegel and Shuster’s homes would share the proceeds made from the Superman franchise after taking Superman from Warner Bros. studio.

Warfare Without Warning Teaser

Who Is Jake Ellis has become a run-away success for Image Comics and has gotten some pretty good reviews on our site. Hell we were even quoted on the back of the third issue! Later this week you can expect an interview from Nathan Edmondson exclusive to the site, but in the mean time we have the first image from Nathan’s next project titled Warfare Without Warning. There’s not too many teasers that get me excited for books, but this one has. Stop back on Wednesday for the interview and some exclusive pages from issue #3 of Who Is Jake Ellis.