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Nov 05 2013
Marvel hints at ‘Resurrection’ for Brian Wood and Kris Anka in February 2014
Marvel is just a big tease, this time releasing a single image for a new title coming in February 2014 from Brian Wood and artist Kris Anka. Simply labelled “Resurrection“, let the speculation commence as to what it could be. Or we could wait a few more days for the inevitable announcement. This comes out …
Nov 05 2013
‘Inhumanity’ propaganda poster teases “Be Vigilant”
Inhumanity is the next big event following the conclusion of Infinity, and we’ve already seen some of impact of that event in the pages of Infinity and its tie-ins. Marvel has released a propaganda style poster with art by Juan Doe, urging the citizens of the Marvel universe to “Be Vigilant”. Originally announced back in July, …
Nov 04 2013
Nick Cardy, legendary DC Comics artist, passes away at 93
The sad news that artist Nick Cardy, perhaps best known for his work on Aquaman and Teen Titans during the 1960s, has passed away following ill-health. The news was broken by artist Craig Rousseau via his Facebook page, who was informed by mutual friend and comic book creator Todd Dezago. Cardy was 93 when he died. The …
Nov 03 2013
Behind the Panels Issue 77 – Thor: The Dark World
In this issue, DC Entertainment moves to California. Let’s hope the airline loses the New 52 in transit. THEN It’s the trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past, because time travel has worked out so well for Marvel lately. PLUS all the latest news and reviews and our Kick-Ass Pick of the Week: Thor: The Dark …
Nov 03 2013
Local Focus: Unmasked #3
Local Focus is all about taking a closer look at recent release Australian comics. This time, we crack open a gritty take on capes that flips the script on the bad guys and literally punches the heroes in the face. The earlier issues of Unmasked recently got highlighted in the ABC documentary Comic Book Heroes, …
Nov 03 2013
Jaimie Alexander talks ‘Thor 3’, Wonder Woman and Sif spin-off
Jaimie Alexander has been interviewed by Forbes in anticipation of the domestic release of Thor: The Dark World, a film that has already taken $45.2 million internationally and is arguably one of the grandest films in the franchise so far. We say so in our review right here. In her chat with the source, she …
Nov 02 2013
‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ plans crossover with ‘Thor: The Dark World’
Marvel’s official episode description for upcoming episode “The Well” confirms that TV’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will reflect the events of the blockbuster Thor: The Dark World. Already out in Australia and around the world, the episode will air in the US on November 19 to tie in with the November 8 there. Another little factoid …
Nov 02 2013
Bill Willingham announces that ‘Fables’ to end with issue #150
Writer Bill Willingham announced on his website that the long-running Vertigo title Fables. The companion series Fairest will also end shortly prior to this, and he also announced that he will be mostly retiring from comic book writing work as well. “Retirement in the storytelling trade means, still working and writing every day, but being …
Nov 02 2013
Marvel release beautiful Alex Ross covers to celebrate 75th anniversary
From January 2014, Marvel will celebrate its 75th anniversary of publishing with a series of covers by the legendary Alex Ross. The painted covers will find their inspiration from all over the Marvel universe, and are aimed at showcasing the many iconic characters the company has spawned over the last three-quarters of a century. Marvel …
Nov 01 2013
Graphic Bits Reviews: Cataclysm #0.1, Damian: Son of Batman #1, Forever Evil A.R.G.U.S. #1, Green Lantern Annual #2, Infinity #5, The Raven and The Red Death, Saga #15 and X-Men: Battle of the Atom #2
Don’t have time for long reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This week (30 October 2013) it’s the beginning of the end in Ultimate Comics: Cataclysm #0.1, and maybe the other way around in Infinity #5. Another ending of sorts can be …
Nov 01 2013
Mark Waid says goodbye to Matt Murdoch in ‘Daredevil: Road Warrior’ digital comic
Despite the news last week that Mark Waid would finish his award-winning run on Daredevil with artists Chris Samnee and Javier Rodriguez in early 2014 with issue #36, Marvel has confirmed in an interview with Waid that he will continue his story in the digital realm – at least for a little while. Waid teams with …