The first issue of Batman: The Detective reveals a mystifying supernatural upgrade for the Dark Knight on a mission in merry old England. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman: The Detective #1 by Tom Taylor, Andy Kubert, Brad Anderson & Clem Robins, on sale now In the DC Universe, Batman is constantly updating his
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The Signal will be the first of Gotham City’s heroes featured in Batman Secret Files, a series of specials focusing on the Dark Knight’s allies. The Signal will be the first of Gotham City’s heroes featured in Batman Secret Files, a series of specials focusing on the Dark Knight’s allies. Each issue of Batman Secret
While Thor joined forces with all of Asgard to stave off a mutual threat, the God of Thunder might be headed towards a showdown with another god. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Thor #14, by Donny Cates, Nic Klein, Matt Wilson and VC’s Joe Sabino, on sale now. After a long bloody battle that
Long before Falcon and Winter Soldier, Captain America’s longtime partner Sharon Carter once replaced Nick Fury as the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. Disney+’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is bringing together many of the greatest Captain America characters, including Steve Rogers’s long-time partner, Sharon Carter. Unlike her MCU counterpart, the Marvel Universe’s Sharon Carter operated
Streetwear and moe may not seem like an obvious match at first, but a striking young artist named Jun Inagawa is making waves by combining his unapologetically otaku aesthetic with street culture. He’s also no stranger to the world of streetwear, having collaborated with iconic brands like Diesel and Supreme. Now, he’s produced his own
Fatally wounded in a battle against Mr. Freeze, Cole Cash’s life was revealed to have been saved by a familiar company, WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “The Long Con” from Batman: Urban Legends #2 by Matthew Rosenberg, Ryan Benjamin, Antonio Fabela & Saida Temofonte, on sale now. Batman: Urban Legends #2 continues
In the Star Wars story “Tides of Terror,” Kit Fisto keeps Aayla Secura alive with a passionate kiss that appears to lead to a future romance. Anakin Skywalker and Padmé’s forbidden relationship is one of the most important driving forces in the Star Wars Prequel trilogy. The Jedi Code teaches early on that these types of
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 will pit the Web-Slinger against Captain Marvel enemy Star as part of the Infinite Destinies storyline. The Infinite Destinies storyline will pit the heroes of the Marvel Universe against beings who have been empowered by the Infinity Stones, and Spider-Man is getting in on the action. Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 sees the Web-Slinger battling
In the story “The Emperor’s Court,” Han Solo is being sued by Greedo’s family and only Emperor Palpatine is fit to judge their case. Sheev Palpatine has had many different titles over the years in the Star Wars Galaxy. He started his political career as a Senator of Naboo before working his way through the ranks
In Marauders, two opposite X-Men have formed a tag team that brings a pivotal Marvel movie friendship into the comic book Marvel Universe. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Marauders #19 by Gerry Duggan, Stefano Caselli, Edgar Delgado & VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now The Marvel Universe has never been afraid of incorporating elements
The Gundam franchise’s upcoming live action film is now set for release on Netflix and will be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts ( Kong: Skull Island )! The film was first announced at anime convention Anime Expo 2018 in Los Angeles. Sunrise, the original creator of the iconic franchise, is teaming up with Legendary Entertainment, an
In the latest issue of Batman, the Scarecrow has resorted to using a tactic employed by the Joker in The Dark Knight with eerily similar results. WARNING: The following contains Batman #107 by James Tynion IV, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey & Clayton Cowles, on sale now The Joker’s plot from Christopher Nolan’s Batman sequel The
The first issue of the new Green Lantern series may be setting up an Earth hero to take on a crucial role traditionally handled by Kilowog. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Green Lantern #1 by Geoffrey Thorne, Dexter Soy, and Marco Santucci, on sale now. With the Green Lantern Corps’ place in the DC
Star Wars: The High Republic #4 just revived the galaxy’s most sinister gang, pulling the Nihil and Jedi into what seems to be a nasty turf war. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The High Republic #4 by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Annalisa Leoni & VC’s Ariana Maher, on sale now.
A major former enemy of the X-Men has officially been made a citizen of Krakoa, but not everyone on Krakoa will be happy about this mutant’s arrival. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Excalibur #20 by Tini Howard, Marcus To, Erick Arciniega & VC’s Ariana Maher, on sale now The modern age of X-Men has seen
Man-Thing’s demise just led to Captain America being haunted by the twisted versions of himself that he has faced off against time and time again. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing #1 by Steve Orlando, Francesco Mobili, Guru-eFX, and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. Ever since his introduction
The fifth and final issue of the Kick-Ass vs. Hit-Girl crossover finally decides who wins their fight in a brutal result in the Albuquerque desert. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Kick-Ass vs. Hit-Girl #5 from Steve Niles, Marcelo Frusin, Sunny Gho and John Workman, on sale now. Kick-Ass vs. Hit-Girl has spent more time
The truth behind Adam-X’s lineage has been confirmed, and X-Men Legends reveals why he never gets treated as a Summers brother in the process. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men Legends #2 by Fabian Nicieza, Brett Booth, Adelso Corona, Guru-eFX & VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now There have been plenty of mysteries that
Star Wars Adventures #4 just revealed the romantic side of Han Solo’s most treacherous enemy and makes the Solo movie even more heartbreaking. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for “Credits” in Star Wars Adventures #4, by Jordan Clark, Yael Nathan and Jake M. Wood, on sale now. As much as Jabba the Hutt, Darth Vader and
Hi there, hello, come on down to this week’s figure roundup! Yes, you right there – come over for a better look at some amazing figures (and a bit of a chat!). We’re well into April, meaning tons of spring anime to get into! While a new season is hard to top, another thing we’re
Future State’s Wonder Woman, Yara Flor is a fresh departure from what’s come before but one marvelous reimagining predicted DC’s new arrival. DC’s Future State introduced an all-new Wonder Woman in the form of Brazilian Amazon Yara Flor. While Yara is about to make her way into the main DC Universe a Wonder Girl, the
Daredevil #28 just proved that despite his past as Kingpin, Wilson Fisk may have finally found the true way to redeem himself and save Hell’s Kitchen. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Daredevil #28 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchett, Marcio Menyz and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. In the world of Daredevil, Wilson Fisk
In the final issue of Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity, Harley has a violent confrontation with the Joker that leads her down a dark, new path. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity #8 by Kami Garcia, Mike Mayhew, and Mico Suayan, on sale now. The relationship Harley Quinn has with the Joker is one
As the Marvel Universe crowns a new Phoenix, one mutant leader stands disgraced and without a team of his own to command. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Avengers #44, by Jason Aaron, Javier Garrón, David Curiel and VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now. The Phoenix Force’s recent return to Earth has shaken up the Marvel Universe,
Marvel’s most iconic hero, Spider-Man, was present for the equally iconic Godzilla’s departure from their once shared universe. Godzilla has been making serious waves on the big screen over the past few years, with Godzilla vs Kong having garnered attention just as massive as its titular beasts. While fans might never get to see Godzilla
Green Lantern’s Infinite Frontier relaunch has John Stewart find himself in the middle of intergalactic intrigue in a strong first issue. As DC enters the second month of its Infinite Frontier era, the cosmic side of the reborn DC Universe is explored in the relaunched Green Lantern comic book series, with Geoffrey Thorne, Dexter Soy
The first issue of the new Green Lantern series features a new partnership between two unlikely Lanterns that may be the start of something epic. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Green Lantern #1 by Geoffrey Thorne, Dexter Soy, Marco Santucci, Alex Sinclair & Rob Leigh, on sale now One of the most notable elements
Tesla Note, an action manga from Tiger and Bunny writer Masafumi Nishida, is getting a TV anime adaptation set to air later this year! In addition to a teaser video, a teaser visual illustrated by character designer POKImari has been released. The following cast members have been confirmed so far: Konomi Kohara as Botan Negoro,
In the latest issue of X-Men, an infamous movie threat by Magneto is twisted into a threat against all mutants by a formidable group of enemies. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men #19 by Jonathan Hickman, Mahmud Asrar, Sunny Gho, VC’s Clayton Cowles, and Tom Muller, on sale now. The X-Men, along with the
For its latest eagerly anticipated musician team-up, Z2 Comics and Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins have crafted an original graphic novel adaptation of the band’s song “555.” Joined by co-writer Alex Paknadel and artist Koren Shadmi, the story expands on the music video from the 2019 song as the alien overlord Klaarg looks over