Storm, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl are going into space to help out some old friends – the Shi’ar Empire – in January 27’s X-Men #17 (opens in new tab). The story is part of the X-Men line’s overall return to space in the newly-christened ‘Reign of X’ era, spearheaded by …
Read More »Damian Wayne strikes out on his own in solo back-up stories in March Batman titles
Damian Wayne appears to be striking out on his own in a solo back-up story running in March’s core Batman titles, Batman and Detective Comics, that seems to put him on the search for a new path – and on the run from someone, possibly even Batman. (Image credit: DC) …
Read More »Batman writer James Tynion IV unveils the DC game plan for Bat-Family in 2021 & beyond
Batman won ‘The Joker War,’ but lost his family fortune along the way – and that’s just the prelude to DC’s big plans for its flagship Batman title by writer James Tynion IV in 2021. After a two-month hiatus for the ‘Future State’ event looks at possible DC futures, Tynion …
Read More »Rob Liefeld to reboot Archie Comics Shield and Mighty Crusaders in 2021
Rob Liefeld has signed on to “reimagine” Archie Comics’ superhero universe in a new 2021 event series titled Mighty Crusaders. (Image credit: Rob Liefeld (Archie Comics)) (opens in new tab) “I’ve been chomping at the bit to work with the folks at Archie and do something with these legendary characters,” …
Read More »S.W.O.R.D. #1 brings the X-Men to space (and breaks some cosmic laws) – spoilers
This week’s S.W.O.R.D. #1 (opens in new tab) from writer Al Ewing and artists Valerio Schiti and Marte Gracia kicks off the new mutant space program, and enacts a mysterious mission that seems to be building toward a new evolution of mutant society. While the issue raises more questions than …
Read More »Marvel promises 2021 “Rebirth” after Avengers “Enter the Phoenix” arc
Although it’s probably not an official title and probably won’t be considering DC used the term as an official brand a few years ago, Marvel Comics executive editor Tom Brevoort used the term “rebirth” to describe the next phase of the Marvel Universe. the full page from Avengers #38 teasing …
Read More »Sara Pezzini returns as Witchblade in new series by Marguerite Bennett & Ariela Kristantina
The Image Comics/Top Cow series Witchblade will return in 2021, and the original wielder of the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini, will be returning to reclaim the mantle. Writer Marguerite Bennett and artist Ariel Kristantina are relaunching the Top Cow franchise – and their debut will be in a special #½ issue …
Read More »Marvel cancels Rise of Skywalker, Morbius, more
Marvel Comics has formally canceled the ongoing comic book title Morbius, as well as three limited series: Amazing Spider-Man: Daily Bugle, Robert E. Howard’s Dark Agnes, and the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker adaptation. For the Morbius ongoing series, its potential return seemed unlikely after Marvel announced an unconnected new …
Read More »80s Judge Dredd board game Block Mania returns
The cult-favorite ’80s Judge Dredd board game Block Mania is back, just in time for the holidays. (Image credit: Rebellion Unplugged) (opens in new tab) Rebellion Unplugged has announced a limited edition re-issue of the 1987 two-player game set in Mega-City. In the game, each player controls the citizens of …
Read More »Upcoming OGN Averee explores when social media celebrity goes sour
Future State: Harley Quinn writer Stephanie Phillips is branching out with a prescient OGN about the dangers of social media importance titled Averee (opens in new tab). Conceived with Dave Johnson, Averee will be drawn by artist Marika Cresta and colorist Andrew Dalhouse for debut in summer 2021 from A Wave …
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