Jun 18 2013
Titan Books has announced that it will be collecting together the Chris Claremont and John Bolton Marada the She-Wolf stories in a single volume, full restored and remastered. A new trailer gives us a glimpse at the scrubbed-up artwork. Originally published for Epic illustrated in 1982, Marada is the descendant of Caesar. Preceeded by her legendary …
Jun 18 2013
Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, following up his 2005 film Sin City, has been delayed almost a year until 22 August 2014. Given there has been no substantive updates lately, this is scarcely surprising news. It was originally due out on 4 October this year. Based on the series of Dark …
Jun 18 2013
With the release of a single image, DC Comics has teased a new event for October this year for the Green Lantern universe. Called “Lights Out” we no little more than the image embedded below. Following the departure of Geoff Johns after Green Lantern #20, ending an almost decade-long run on the character, writer Robert …
Jun 18 2013
Marvel has announced that they will release a brand new original graphic novel in April 2014 from writers Mark Waid (Daredevil, Kingdom Come), James Robinson (Starman, Earth 2) and Italian artist Gabriele Dell’otto (Secret War). Spider-Man: Family Business is a spin-off from Superior Spider-man, and part of the line of graphic novels that Marvel are pushing along …
Jun 18 2013
It was previously reported that writer James Robinson would be exiting Earth 2 after issue #16, and now DC Comics has announced via MTV Geek that Australia’s Tom Taylor will be taking over the title in October. Taylor, best known at the moment for his work on the Injustice: Gods Among Us tie-in comic and his superb graphic novel …
Jun 18 2013
Speaking exclusive to CBR, DC Comics has announced that they will be releasing Justice League 3000 from Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire, the team that brought a comedic approach to the Justice League many years ago. However, do not make the mistake of thinking this will be taking the piss. According to the source: The book will …
Jun 18 2013
Charles Soule and Tony S. Daniel will launch the new Superman/Wonder Woman flagship title in October, DC Comics told IGN today. According to the source, the series “will serve to explore the budding relationship between the DCU’s most powerful heroes”. The heroes rocked the world last year when they shared a kiss, and their potential relationship …
Jun 18 2013
Perhaps playing tit for tat with Marvel Studios, who announced two new films last week, Sony has officially announced that they will be releasing sequels to The Amazing Spider-man on 10 June 2016, and 4 May 2018 respectively. This is the first mention we’ve had of a fourth film. The Amazing-Spider Man 2 currently in production …
Jun 17 2013
Scottish comic book writer Mark Millar has been awarded an MBE by the Crown for “services to literature and drama”. He’s best known for his work on The Authority, The Ultimates, Civil War and Kick-Ass. Speaking with the The Herald Scotland, Millar commented: “These kind of honours you usually see going to other people, so …
Jun 17 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner’s Superman flick Man of Steel has opened to a record weekend of $125.1 million in the US, the highest North American June opening to date. That includes the $12 million midnight screenings on the Thursday. The film exceeded expectations and pulled in $113.1 million over the Father’s Day weekend …
Jun 16 2013
Being a blogger type on the Internet is a bit like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle: you look for the straight bits around the edges and the sky is big, blue and frightening. In the lead-up to the Avengers sequel, we’ll look for any bit of information to jam in sideways, whether it fits …
