Wonder Woman #1 Gets Second Printing Cover By Jim Lee

The Dawn of DC era brings forth a newly relaunched ongoing series for the Amazon Princess with a brand new “Wonder Woman #1” by the team of Tom King and Daniel Sampere - and  DC Comics’ own Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee is lending his superstar talents to bring a unique Second Printing variant cover - which completes his “DC Trinity” series of covers that began with Batman #608 and Superman #204 was back in the early 2000’s!

A special foil triptych variant of this cover will also be available to go along the triptych foil variant covers of Batman and Superman too! Find out more via Jim Lee’s FB post here!

Mark Millar Returns to Nemesis with Jorge Jimenez as Artist for "Nemesis Reloaded" This 2023

 

The biggest, baddest, and most ruthless criminal in the world will be returning in a series more than a decade in the making, as Mark Millar teams up with Batman artist Jorge Jimenez for his follow-up to Nemesis with "Nemesis Reloaded" - which will begin this January 2023 under Millar's Millarworld publication!

The news comes via Millarworld and Comic Book Resources, with the story still kept under wraps but will be a sequel to the 2010 comic book miniseries/ graphic novel which pits a Batman-like international criminal against the world's best cop who's very much inspired by James Gordon. A Nemesis film is also in production, but other than news on the project moving around studios and different people working on the script - no other details have been mentioned on when it will come out.

Batman/ Catwoman finally arrives on December 2020 as part of DC Black Label imprint

After nearly a year of postponement and no word of when it would finally hit comic shops, Tom King and Clay Mann's "Batman/ Catwoman" series is finally seeing going to see release literally before the year ends -- with the first issue of the planned 12 issue run hitting comic book shops and retailers this December.

Following the on and off relationship between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, the series is a continuation of Tom King's run on Batman -- which highlighted that Bat Cat romance and their ill-fated wedding which was sabotaged and manipulated behind the scenes by a group of villains led by Bane and Flashpoint Batman. The run is also set to introduce Phantasm, aka Andrea Beaumont, into the DC Universe proper for the first time. Beaumont was Bruce Wayne's love interest and fiancee in the Batman: The Animateds Series film "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm", so her inclusion and role in the DC Black Label series will be interesting and a compelling reason to collect the limited series run. For more information and details, check out Newsarama.

Batman/ Catwoman will run from December 2020 to November 2021, with a hiatus on June 2021 to make way for a "Batman/ Catwoman Special" to be released that same month.

ICYMI: DC Comics severs ties with Diamond Comic Distributors

In a move that has taken the comic book retail world by storm, DC Comics has decided to cut ties with worldwide comics distributor Diamond Comic Distributors - marking the end of over two decades of partnership and the loss of the second biggest distributor in the North American market. The news was delivered by The Hollywood Reporter - and DC has decided to pair with Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors for periodical releases, while Penguin Publishing House handles their collected editions and graphic novels.

“After 25 years, DC and Diamond Comic Distributors are ending their long-standing relationship. Moving forward, comic book retailers can obtain their DC books from Penguin Random House, or their books and periodicals through Lunar or UCS comic book distributors. DC continues to be committed to providing the Direct Market with best in class service and the fans with the world’s greatest comic books.” Said a spokesperson from DC.

For more on the story, visit The Hollywood Reporter.

Comic news site Newsarama officially joins GamesRadar+ today, June 1st

It's the end and the beginning of a new one era Newsarama, as June 1st sees the long running comic book news site give up its URL and address to become part of GamesRadar+. The site, owned by Future, now sees itself as a subdomain alongside the likes of Total Film and Edge magazine. Newsarama will still continue its services of providing comic book related news and content - but now under the GamesRadar+ domain.

You can visit the new unison via "GamesRadar.com/Newsarama".

R.I.P Martin Pasko - comic book and TV writer of shows like Cheers, TMNT, Batman: The Animated Series, and more

The comic book and television world lost a legend recently, as Canadian writer and editor Martin Pasko passed away at the age of 65 - according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. The news of his passing was posted by his longtime friend and collaborator Alan Brennert - whom he co-founded "Fantazine" with.

Pasko's career has spanned decades, working mostly with DC Comics on Superman titles, as well as stints in Action Comics, Justice League of America, and Saga of the Swamp Thing. He'd also be the co-creator of the mid-1970's revamp of Dr. Fate, and helped revitalize the popularity of Wonder Woman.

In addition to comics, Pasko also had a career in television and animated shows as a writer, contributing to programs like the sitcom Cheers, The Twilight Zone, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. He also worked in animated shows like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I.Joe, and Batman: The Animated Series. He co-wrote the story for the animated movie of the latter, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm too.

His creative legacy will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace and thank you, Martin Pasko.

Jim Lee shows off his penciled cover for the Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Special on Friday The 13th

It's a quiet Friday The 13th and not much has been festive due to concerns over the corona virus, but artist and DC publisher Jim Lee took to Facebook and his social media pages to spread a little festive anticipation for fans of Batman and Joker, as the Clown Prince of Crime's 80th Anniversary is this year and Lee has drawn his variant cover piece for the "Joker 80th Anniversary 100=Page Super Special". As you can see above, the cover pays homage to the 1970's, with the Jester of Mayhem leading the pack of Batman rogues that include Catwoman, Two-Face, The Riddler, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Ra's Al Ghul, and Man-Bat.

The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Special issue is scheduled to be released this April 29th worldwide.

Jason Fabok teases "Batman: Three Jokers" anew with a bloody crowbar wielding Joker

It's been some time since comic book fans have heard anything from Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok's upcoming DC Black Label series "Batman: Three Jokers" - but Fabok took to his social media pages Facebook and Twitter and shared a brand new image of one of the versions of the Clown Prince of Crime that will be appearing in the book. The image shows the Joker of the late 1980's era - holding a bloody crowbar - which is a reference to the time he brutally beat and then subsequently killed the second Robin, Jason Todd. That is considered one of the greatest failures Batman has ever experienced, and evidently the past is coming back to haunt him and his family again in the new story to come.

While there hasn't been much information about this upcoming series, what is known is that the story will focus on the aforementioned three Jokers as well as Bruce Wayne/ Batman, Barbara Gordon/ Batgirl, and Jason Todd/ Red Hood - all three who have traumatic encounters and history with the laughing lunatic from Gotham City.

DC returns to the world of BTAS with “Batman: The Adventures Continue”

Over 25 years after the critically acclaimed animated series first launched and spawned the DC Animated Universe we all know and love, DC Comics is once again stepping back into the world of “Batman: The Animated Series” and its sequel “The New Batman Adventures”, as a brand new six issue miniseries has been announced called “Batman: The Adventures Continue” - with show veterans and producers Paul Dini and Alan Burnett returning to write the series and Tye Templeton set to illustrate!

The new comic series serves as part of an initiative to help introduce the new line of BTAS style DC Collectibles coming into the market. Jason Todd, aka the second Robin and Red Hood, for instance never appeared in the animated series - but he is getting a toy and this comic series aims to help explain his existence in the DCAU! You can read more about this exciting new series coming from DC via the exclusive report via Entertainment Weekly!

Batman: The Adventures Continue begins this April!

DC officially announces "Dark Nights: Death Metal" - Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's proverbial "last ride" DC event starting this May

Teased. Hinted. Expected. Now it is officially unveiled by DC Comics and writer Scott Snyder himself.

Two years after the end of "Dark Nights: Metal", DC has announced a sequel series in "Dark Nights: Death Metal" - a six issue miniseries that will begin this May. Snyder will once again be in the driver's seat as the writer of the story, with his wingman and longtime collaborator Greg Capullo taking care of art duties. The duo will also be joined by inker Jonathan Glapion, with FCO Plascenia also retruning as colorist.

According to Newsarama's article, Dark Nights: Death Metal's plot will go something like this: "The Earth has been consumed by Dark Multiverse energy, having been conquered by the Batman Who Laughs and his evil lieutenants, corrupted versions of Shazam, Donna Troy, Supergirl, Blue Beetle, Hawkman, and Commissioner Jim Gordon," reads DC's announcement. "Some heroes, like Wonder Woman and the Flash, have made compromises as they negotiate to keep humanity alive in this hell-born landscape. Others, like Batman, are part of an underground resistance looking to take back control of their world. Superman is imprisoned, cursed to literally power Earth’s sun for eternity."

If that sounds fun and insane... IT IS. Wonder Woman is also meant to be the key figure/ character of this storyline, which will also feature Batman, Superman, and several one-shot tie-ins. Prepare yourselves for the Metalverse Encore this year.

Dark Nights: Death Metal will begin on May 13 with issue #1 and will be a monthly series running all the way to November this year.

Marvel unveils “The Marvels” w/ Busiek, Cindar, and Ross!

Teased the other day as “The Most Ambitious Series To Ever Hit The Marvel Universe”, Marvel has officially pulled the curtain and revealed via their official website what that project is - “The Marvels” - a new ongoing series featuring the team of Kurt Busiek and Yildiray Cinar, with Alex Ross doing the covers!

Spanning decades and featuring the first ever heroes to the ones we know today, this new ongoing series from the House of Ideas will feature the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, The Punisher, and a whole lot more as we are taken across the landscape and history of the Marvel Universe and beyond. To get a proper perspective of what’s on the mind of Kurt Busiek and Yildiray Cinar, visit Marvel.com and read the details there!

The Marvels will be hitting comic stores this May!

Happy Free Comic Book Day 2019!

It's that time of the year again where you celebrate one of the most impactful and influential industries in Popular Culture, and I had the privilege of doing it again at Fully Booked and Comic Odyssey in the Philippines! It's also May The Fourth and Avengers: Endgame season, so it is double the fun and I had a great time promoting my love for comic books!


Check out my adventure from my Facebook Live video from the day itself - where I suited up as Captain America ala Endgame.


Happy Free Comic Book Day 2019! What did you do to celebrate the occasion? :)

Happy Free Comic Book Day 2018!

It's that time of the year again where you can drop by your local comic book shop or bookstore and check out what the wonderful world of comic books can offer you today! It's Free Comic Book Day folks - where the best and brightest publishers from the comic book industry offer some of the most diverse, original, and engaging tales absolutely FREE of charge!

You can check out what this day has to offer by visiting the official website at FreeComicBookDay.com! Enjoy and see you there!

SPOILER ALERT: Dark Nights Metal #1 Spoilers hit the web

Tread the net carefully if you're a reader of DC Comics and DC Rebirth - SPOILERS have already come up for the first issue of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's upcoming EPIC DC Event series "Dark Nights Metal" - which hits this week and sees Batman dealing with something dark and sinister making its way from another universe with the mystery of the Nth Metal involved and the entire DC Universe caught in the fire so to speak. The creative team that made The New 52 and DC You Batman series is bringing a LOT of game changing elements to the scene as DC Rebirth continues to unfold and bring back a sense of history to the DC Universe - which involves past lives, the Watchmen, and so much more.

R.I.P Bernie Wrightson - Co-Creator of Swamp Thing and artist of Batman: The Cult

One of the comic book world's most iconic artists has sadly passed on, as Swamp Thing co-creator and famed penciller Bernie Wrightson has died at the age of 68 following his long battle with brain cancer. Also known for his works in Heavy Metal and the miniseries "Batman: The Cult" which introduced the villain Deacon Blackfire, the artist's passing was reported on his official Facebook page by his wife Liz - leading many fans and loved ones to grieve and remember him for his contributions in the world of comics.

Rest In Peace Bernie, and thank you for drawing such amazing figures in the world of popculture.

Star Trek/ Green Lantern: The Spectrum War announced

This is possibly the BIGGEST JOURNEY that any superhero or man has ever done... And it "Boldly goes where no one has gone before..."

Reported by Newsarama and announced by IDW Publishing, CBS Consumer Products, and DC Entertainment, the worlds of Hal Jordan and his Green Lantern corps plus the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are going to collide, as a new six issue miniseries is coming out called "Star Trek/ Green Lantern: The Spectrum War", in which both worlds cross space and time to stop the power rings from falling into the hands of Star Trek villains.

Star Trek/ Green Lantern: The Spectrum War, starting this July, will be written by Mike Johnson and illustrated by Angel Hernandez.

ICYMI: Brandon Routh suits up as The Atom in first official pic!

Having appeared as businessman and scientist Ray Palmer since the start of the third season of The CW's hit superhero television series "Arrow", Brandon Routh is about ready to step up into his new role as a brand new "superhero" since his take on Superman in "Superman Returns", as DC Comics has released the very first look at the actor in costume as "The Atom"!

Designated as "Advanced Technological Operating Mechanism" or "A.T.O.M" for short, there's still halfway of Arrow Season 3 for this fully suited up Palmer to make his heroic debut, as well as a guest appearance in the 18th episode of The Flash alongside Grant Gustin/ Barry Allen! Only time will tell if the exosuit will power the character's trademark ability to shrink as well!

Catch The Atom soon in episodes of Arrow and The Flash air on The CW!

Most Expensive "Action Comics #1" sells for over $3.2 Million

The most expensive copy of the issue featuring the first appearance of Clark Kent/ Superman has now been sold.

According to a report by Superherohype, the most pristine and clean copy of Action Comics #1 Vol. 1 and listed on eBay has been purchased for over $3.2 Million, or $3,207, 852.00. The authenticated comic has a 9.0 grade by the CGC, and was described as "a 1938 museum piece with PERFECT WHITE pristine pages".

Whoever had that money to buy the issue has the most valuable comic to date. For more information, visit the source post at SHH and eBay.

All Things Batman: New DC Bat-Titles, Batman: Eternal Recap, and Batman Day

July has arrived, and the 4th is just around the corner for the US to celebrate Independence Day. But the month also belongs to a certain Dark Knight, who celebrates 75 years of his existence and DC Entertainment has a long list of things to do and commemorate the Caped Crusader within this year!

First up, Two New Batman titles for The New 52 have been announced for October - Arkham Manor and Gotham Academy. The former of course sounds like it'll spiral right out of the events of the ongoing Batman: Eternal, which already has brought in some significant changes to the world of The Dark Knight, and it isn't even finished yet. The cover alone to Batman #28 before and now issue #1 of the new series is something that already hints on what "Arkham Manor" truly means, while Gotham Academy will focus on familiar characters and the past of the infamous city. More info can be read on the source post at Newsarama and Entertainment Weekly.

For those who have yet to catch up on Batman: Eternal, DC All Access has released a video on

Cover-to-Cover: Batman Eternal #1-10

And of course, July 23rd is Batman Day! Don't forget to mark your calendars for that week, for freebies on all hings Batman await!

Happy Birthday, Stan "The Man" Lee!

EXCELSIOR!!! Today's the birthday of one of the greatest talents of comic history, as comic writer and editor Stanley Martin Lieber, aka Stan "The Man" Lee, turns 91!

The immortal creator of popular Marvel heroes such as Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, and The Fantastic Four is one of the most iconic names in popculture, and is still present and appears in many forms of media, including cameo appearances in several Marvel films based on his works! For sure, he'll be appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Captain America: The Winter Soldier next year, so watch out for him True Believers!