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'Absolute Superman' #1 sells out with second printing comingââTOP 50 COMICS - OCTOBER 2024âThe One Hand & The Six Fingersâ trade paperback coming December 24thâCat + Crazyâ Vol. 1 announced for June 2025Luana Vecchioâs âLovesickâ gets music video by punk band NIIS'Kidpool & Spider-Boy' #1 launching December 25thOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Fregeri)Nathan:
Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Fregeri)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - My Adventures With Superman #6 (Josie Campbell, Steve Orlando, Pablo M. Collar)
Dave - Living Hell #1 (Caitlin Yarsky)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Summer Shadows #3 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Nathan: The Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Venom #39 (Derrick Chew)Nathan: Captain America #15 (Corin Howell)Interview: Interview: Absolute Superman - Jason Aaron
Can you tell us about your vision for Absolute Superman? How does this series stand apart from previous Superman stories?When starting from scratch, so to speak, was it ever overwhelming figuring out what you wanted to use from the vast Superman tapestry?What themes are you most excited to explore with Superman in this series? Are there new facets of his personality or struggles youâre aiming to highlight?The concept of social class is a strong one in the first issue, why was that so important to this character?To be honest, the social class element made me immediately think of Batman, do you think your Superman would get along with Batman?What challenges have you faced in writing Superman (though not for the first time), a character often seen as the ultimate symbol of hope and morality?What would Absolute Superman think of main universe Superman, or vice versa?The first issue seems to suggest thereâs some tweaks to Supermanâs abilities, or maybe how he charges up. Was there a trial and error process of figuring out this Supermanâs power set?Since youâve been developing this series more or less alongside the Absolute Batman and Wonder Woman, did the development of those series influence your approach or take at all?Is there a panel or page Rafa blew you away?Whatâs your thoughts on the new Superman logo? -
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Interview: Ryan North (STAR TREK LOWER DECKS/WARP YOUR OWN WAY out Oct 22, Fantastic Four, The Rise of Emperor Doom)
Ryan, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time! Youâre having the nerdiest of years, with Star Trek Lower Decks/Warp Your Own Way out Oct 22nd, the ongoing Lower Decks #1 out November 13 and Fantastic Four cresting into a huge 2025 year, what has been your favorite nerd thing you created this year?STAR TREK LOWER DECKS/WARP YOUR OWN WAY is a choose-your-own adventure! What is the process of plotting something like this? Anything you learned from Hamlet or Romeo & Juliet that opened the way for new experimentation?About how many âstorylinesâ can someone get out of the graphic novel?Maybe this is sacrilege to ask, but do you have a favorite ending for the graphic novel?Is the STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS ongoing series a direct continuation of the animated show, or taking place at a different period?Iâve heard that Heather Antos is basically an encyclopedia of Star Trek lore â how invaluable was it to have her as your editor on this project.Footnotes, youâre one of the best at themâŠhow does it feel to have them return!?Without spoiling anything, Lower Decks #1 touches on a fun part of Trekâs past. Are there any corners of Trek that you havenât explored in comics that youâd love to?Thereâs a lot of science in FF, does Star Trek Lower Decks let you stretch your science legs in different ways?You got to visit with the The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast, how long was the visit and how much did you get to see?Do you get a sense theyâre sticking to the comics at all?Considering how much science is in your titles, will The Rise of Emperor Doom also be sciencey, or is it all magic all the time?How would the lower decks crew deal with Dr. Doom? Could they withstand his might?Rapid Fire Question Round:
Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What was your first comic?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?When do you think your style came into its own?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Favorite superhero?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters youâve created or written, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?A genre you want to make more comics in?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words? -
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NEWS
Marvel Comics Solicitations January 2025âStar Wars: Legacy of Vaderâ to feature Kylo Ren in February 2025New one-shot âStorm: Lifedreamâ #1 coming January 2025Every issue of âFantastic Fourâ in 2025 will feature âDisney What If?â homage variantEddie Brock to become Carnage in âEddie Brock: Carnageâ out February 2025NYCC 2024: Women of Marvel panel reveals âDoom AcademyâMutts and She-Devils announced as wellWriter Chip Zdarsky confirms 'Batman' #157 is his last issue'Into the Unbeing Part 2' coming February 2025âEast of Westâ heads for paperback compendium in February 2025âJumpscareâ superhero action-horror coming February 2025Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)The Power Fantasy #3 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:
Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Nullhunter #1 (Michael Walsh, Gustaffo Vargas)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli)
Dave - Headless Horseman Halloween Annual (Ben Stenbeck, Matt Smith)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Creepshow Book 1 (Guillem March)Nathan: Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 (Ashley Wood)Interview: David Dastmalchian - to talk DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 and DC Horror Presents⊠#1
David, thanks for chatting with us about Creature Commandos! With multiple Count Crowley titles under your belt and a busy spooky season up ahead with even more comics, tell us: howâd you get attached to this project?JesĂșs HervĂĄsâ art is so pulpy, what is it about his work you dig the most for this series?Itâs rude of us to ask, but do you have a favorite monster in the commandos now that youâve scripted a few issues?This is an eclectic bunch of monsters, were there any monster types you wanted to fit in, but maybe are saving for later?We understand Zatanna will be popping up in this series! Are you a Zatanna fan, and can you tease how she fits into this tale?Gotcha question: what are your feelings on Bauhaus?You have the unique pleasure of BEING a Suicide Squad member, how might you describe the differences between that team and this one?As an actor and writer, do you read your dialogue out loud to get a feel for each character?No spoilers here, but do you have a favorite moment in Creature Commandos and if so, which issue does it take place in?If a reader wanted to brush up on any horror classics for this series - comics or otherwise - would you recommend any?You also have a story coming up in the DC Horror Presents anthology! What can you tell us about that? -
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NYCC Scoops:Ultimate Wolverine!Astonishing Infinity ComicsRise of Emperor DoomâStar Wars: Jedi Knightsâ series launching March 2025Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 (of 3), New limited series, on sale April 2025, Written by CHARLES SOULE, Art and Cover by STEVE McNIVENFull January 2025 DC Comics SolicitationsDC Comics gets added to digital comics reading app GlobalComixWebcomics collection DC GO! coming to DC Universe Infinite November 20Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature!NYCC 2024: DC Comics reveals âAbsolute Flash,â âAbsolute Martian Manhunterâ and more'SilverHawks' coming to Dynamite January 2025ââIDW reveals new logo marking it's next eraIDW reveals IDW Dark line, with licensed properties A Twilight Zone, A Quiet Place, Sleepy Hollow, and Event HorizonIDW sets Juan Ferreyra for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' #6Dynamite announces 'Disney's ZOOTOPIA' #1 for January 2025Rick Remenderâs Giant Generator adds new creators for 2025New 9-issue series âThe Lucky Devilsâ coming to Image Comics in 2025Rick Remender's 'The Seasons' coming January 2025Six-issue dark fantasy 'Bug Wars' coming February 2025Dynamite sets February 2025 for 'Herculoids' seriesNew cryptid series 'Let This One Be a Devil' explores True Weird tales'Spider-Boy' #13 to introduce Hulkette in NovemberOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Summer Shadows #2 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Wonder Woman #14 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere)Chris:
Ultimate Spider-Man #10 (Jonathan Hickman, David Messina)Uncanny X-Men #4 (Gail Simone, David Marquez)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Chris - Ultimate Spider-Man #10
Dave - Venom-War-Venomous #3 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Chris: Iron Man #1 (Spencer Ackerman, Julius Ohta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Iron Man #1 (Sumit Kumar Cover)Chris: Godzillaâs Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli Cover)Interview: Absolute Wonder Woman Out October 23 Kelly Thompson Hayden Sherman
Youâre reinventing a character from the ground up, so where was the ground exactly when you started?Having talked to Scott this has been quite awhile in the making, how long were you both working on this series?Absolute Batman seems to be about stripping away Batman from what we know, is that something you also brought to Wonder Woman?Hayden, was there a certain cultural style you were going for with Wonder Womanâs design/clothing?Is the skeleton pegasus a staple of this series, or a one-off creature?12 issue 6 include pegasus weaponsWhat would main universe Wonder Woman think of Absolute Wonder Woman? Hayden Iâve always adored your layout design, how do you approach a page and know how youâll frame it? Thereâs a lot of visual ideas at work in the first issue, from action to interesting interiors, do you prefer drawing one over the other?A superheroes villains are nearly as important as the hero themselves, what kind of work goes into unveiling familiar villains in a work like this? -
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Rob Liefeld to return to 'Youngblood' in April 2025âStar Wars: A New Legacyâ celebrates 10 years of Marvel Star Wars comicsJ. Michael Straczynski to write 'unlikely' team ups for Marvel in 2025SCOOP: Check out âThe Marvel Art of Michael Allredâ trading cards'Absolute Batman' #1 is sold out with 3rd printing coming November 27SCOOP: TMNT x Naruto #1 received more than 100,000 orders from retailersâIce Cream Manâ #43 to feature Morrison, Oswalt, DeConnick, and morePatton Oswalt, Tim Seeley, and Garth Graham launch âMoney Shot: Big BangâNYCC 2024: Patrick McDonnell and Matt Groening set for one-on-one panelImage Comics details NYCC 2024 panel scheduleJames Tynion IV & Tiny Onion Sign To Random House Inklore ImprintOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Toxic Avenger #1 (Matt Bors, Frank Harper)Nathan:
Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Terminator #1 (Declan Shalvey, Luke Sparrow)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)
Dave - Sentinels #1 (Alex Paknadel, Justin Mason)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1 (Hannah Rose May, Vanesa Del Rey)Nathan: Batman & Robin: Year One #1 (Mark Waid, Chris Samnee)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Vicarious #1 (Panosian Cover)Nathan: Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1 (Aka cover)Interview: Ryan Parrott - Vicarious out Oct 16th, 2024 - Artist Eleonora Carlini
Ryan, youâre embarking on a new sci-fi series with Vicarious, and the premise alone is quite cool, can you take us through it?Body swapping movies, which is your favorite GO!The idea of jacking into another body is quite cool, is the concept a day dream youâve had before?Vicarious feels quite lived in with a robust world, how much time goes into world building? Is there a science to doing just enough so the readers imagination can run wild?You worked with Eleonora Carlini on Go Go Power Rangers issues #13-20, have you guys been working on this series after collabing on that?I was curious about the star tattoo, itâs quite specific. Is that a story element or a design element?If Vicarious was a song, what would it be and why?EspressoWith The Infernals TPB out the same week, can you tell us something about that project that surprised you once you reached the 5th issue? -
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Spider-Man balloon returns for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024Kraven hunts and the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy coming January 2025Horror and sci-fi come together in 'The Feeding' out October 23DC Comics reveals Fall 2025 graphic novels for kids lineupAbsolute Batman #1 SELLS OUT'Lilith' #1 sells out with second printing coming November 6thSkybound unveils Energon Universe NYCC 2024 plansDynamite announces 'Vampirella Helliday 2024 Special'Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Plastic Man No More #2 (Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins)The Deviant #8 (James Tynion, Joshua Hixson)Nathan:
The Creeping Below #1 (Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey)DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 (David Dastmalchian, JesĂșs HervĂĄs)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - The Creeping Below #1 (Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey)
Dave - Batman #153 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Batman: Full Moon #1 (Rodney Barnes, Stevan Subic)Nathan: Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Absolute Batman #1 (Ian Bertram)Nathan: Batman: Full Moon #1 (Stevan Subic)Interview: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #1 out Oct. 9 - Second Printing October 30
The new suit seems to invoke a bat even more, would you say Absolute Batman is far more bat than man?
Scott, in a recent AMA on reddit you said you were a consultant on the Absolute line, how did that first meeting go and how long ago was it?
You also mentioned you and Nick work in your home office every few weeks, can you explain how that has made the process different, and maybe better?
Not to dig into spoilers, but you said Batman is the âsmall chaos in the system,â is this a book we can connect to our own world given politics, globalization, and ongoing wars?
Nick, did you have a mood board or listen to any particular music when designing the characters?
Nick, positively loved your work on East of West, would you say youâre bringing any kind of futuristic or sci-fi edge to Absolute Batman?
Does it feel important as far as in what order you introduce rogues in this new take on Batman?
Scott, If your run with Greg Capullo was a post 9/11 world version of Batman, what might be the marker of this Batman historically?
What would Greg Capullo Batman think of Nick Dragotta Batman?
If Absolute Batman was a song what would it be and why?
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Interview Michael Walsh (11 a.m. et) Nullhunter #1 (of 12) (Oct 23), Horizon Experiment Sacred Damned (Horizon Experiment Sacred Damned written by Sabir Pirzada) Oct 23, Universal Monsters Frankenstein #2 (Sep 25, 2024)
Michael Walsh, thank you for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast! Youâre very busy at the moment, with Nullhunter, Sacred Damned, and Frankenstein all coming out at the same time, how do you find the time?Nullhunter is a bit different with you teaming up with Gustaffo Vargas, whatâs the elevator pitch for this one?There are some incredible visuals in Nullhunter, from large-scale action to future tech. As an artist, how detailed are your scripts when youâre drawing the book vs working with a collaborator like Gustaffo?We know Nullhunter is inspired by the Labors of Hercules, but beyond Greek myth as a guide, do you have a world bible for this version of the future?In some ways Nullhunter reminds me of Dune with a big sweeping government in space, what were some of its inspirations?In Nullhunter, you have a way of stripping exposition to its bare essentials. Whatâs that process like?The Silver Coin and The Sacred Damned have some gnarly monsters in them. Do you ever find yourself pulling out an old sketchbook and dusting off a design when the right script comes along?We had Pornsak Pichetshote on the show a little while back to tell us about the Horizon Experiment, and we love the concept. Howâd you come aboard?Switching gears to Frankenstein: What is it about Universalâs Frankenstein that has made this particular incarnation so enduring?With Frankenstein, you take a unique approach from a childâs perspective, was this always in your pitch, or did it come up organically? Fanboy question incoming: Can we expect more Silver Coin in our future?Rapid Fire Question Round:
Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What was your first comic?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?When do you think your art style came into its own?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Favorite superhero?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters youâve created before, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?A genre you want to make more comics in?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words? -
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NEWS
Marvel Solicitations December 2024 (and some January too!)EXCLUSIVE Marvel First Look: Ultimate titles roundup â December 2024December 2024 has a raid on Graymalkin across X-Men titlesMarvel and Disney whip up 'What If...?' with Mickey and Fantastic Four'Alien: Paradiso' takes Aliens to a resort in December 2024New X-Men series 'Cable: Love and Chrome' to explore Techno-Organic VirusNew limited series 'Daredevil: Unleash Hell - Red Band' launching January 8thâNew Championsâ ongoing series launching January 2025Month-long 'WHAT IFâŠ?' Galactus tales coming January 2025Marvel Comics announces NYCC 2024 panel detailsDC announces NYCC 2024 panel details'Challengers of the Unknown' series out December 2024 is for fans of the weirdFirst-ever Two-Face solo series coming December 2024ââBatman to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame starâCreepshowâ gets into holiday spirit with 2024 specialâSnotgirlâ set to return with issue #16 this DecemberâThose Not Afraidâ focuses on competitive serial killers, out January 2025'Ripperland' combines gore and romance for January 2025Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
The Moon is Following Us #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo)The Power Fantasy (2024) #2 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:
The Tin Can Society #1 (Peter Warren, Francesco Mobili)The Body Trade #1 (Zac Thompson, Jok)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Ultramega #5 (James Harren, Dave Stewart)
Dave - X-Men #4 (Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #9 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Nathan: Detective Comics #1089 (Ram V, Guillem March)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #58 (Chris Allen variant)Nathan: Helen of Wyndhorn #5 (Gabriel Hernandez variant)Interview: Declan Shalvey - Terminator (Oct 9), Thundercats, Alien, Mystique Oct 16
Declan, thanks for joining me on the AIPT Comics podcast for the fourth time! To start, man has there been a lot of media of late that youâre tapped into, like the new Alien movie and the new Terminator anime, have you caught up on all these properties? The concept behind your series is something I've always pondered but youâre actually doing: Terminators are dispatched across the globe and throughout time to target current resistance fighters, was this an idea you cooked up for awhile?Youâre working with Luke Sparrow, what makes him a good fit for the series? Collin KregorWe just had Hannah Rose May on to talk The exorcism at 1600 penn, and she had so many nice things to say about ya! Would you ever want to collab with her again and if so, what sort of book?Terminator Thundercats crossover when?Old Dog is your creator-owned did it inspire the Mystique pitch?Moving to Mystique, how long have you been working on this one?Is there a pool of mutants you are told you can use, or is it more of a âcheck with Tom Brevoortâ sort of thing?What makes a good McGuffin story? -
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Comic book artist John Cassaday passes away at 52New X-Men series 'Magik' coming January 2025 [Iâm very excited about this, especially because one of the Magik series (2000âs âBooks of Magikâ) wasnât even about Illyana â it was about Kurtâs sister/lover dressed up as Illyana]New solo X-Men series 'Rogue: The Savage Land' coming January 2025'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' announced for December 2024Marvel sheds light on second annual 'Crypt of Shadows' #1Marvel to end 2024 with 'Timeslide' #1âHELLHUNTERSâ #1 to feature Ghost Rider â44The Thing takes over in winter 2024 variant coversNew Justice League membership card promo coming fall 2024DC unveils Batman Day 2024 plans in movies, comics and moreJ.H. Williams III's fully painted 'Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio' announced'G.I. JOE: The Movie' and Joshua Williamson signing coming November 13Image Comics teases Grant Morrison project incomingââChris Roberson and Michael Avon Oeming unveil âThe Shadow of the Golden CraneâOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Fantastic Four #25 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)Star Wars #50 (Charles Soule, Madibek Musabekov)Colin:
Time Waits #1Gotham By Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age #4Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Colin - Avengers Assemble #1 (Lightspeed Shield)
Dave - Avengers Assemble #1 (Steve Orlando, Cory Smith)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Power Fantasy #2 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Colin: Dazzler #1JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Ultimate X-Men #7 (Mike Del Mundo Cover)Colin: Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Skottie Young cover)Interview: John Harris Dunning Summer Shadows #1 out Sept 11, art by Ricardo Cabral
John, thank you for guesting on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, Summer Shadows is out September 11 âŠlast time you were on we were talking about your graphic novel Wiper, what made Summer Shadows better as a 4-issue series?What are some of your favorite vampire stories, be it comics, books, or movies?I understand the setting is Greece, a place you visit often, can readers expect the locale to be a âcharacterâ as some say?The title is interestingâŠa play on Dark Shadows?Youâre working with Ricardo Cabral again, did you two start on this right after Wiper or was there a gap?I love the yacht scene in this series, itâs so evil looking. What is it about yachts make them so evil?If Summer Shadows was a song, what would it be and why?Summer time sadness lana del reyAnything else youâd like to plug today? -
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NEWS
Def Leppard's 'Hysteria' gets special issue #0Iceman joins the âExceptional X-Menâ in new issue #1 trailerMassive-Verse fighting card game coming fall 2024IDW reveals 'Star Trek: Lore War' coming March 2025Top 50 comics August 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Minor Arcana #1 (Jeff Lemire)Cruel Universe (2024) #2 (Various)Nathan:
Minor Arcana #1 (Jeff Lemire)Duck & Cover #1 (Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - What If� Donald Duck Became Thor #1 (Steve Behling, Ricardo Secchi, Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Lucio Ruvidotti)
Dave - Autumn Kingdom #1 (Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Dark Empty Void #1 (Zack Kaplan, Chris Shehan)Nathan: Wolverine #1 (Saladin Ahmed, Martin CĂłccolo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Wolverine #1 (John Tyler Christopher)Nathan: Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #4 (Martin Simmonds)Interview: HANNAH ROSE MAY,
Exorcism at 1600 Penn, out Oct 16. Art by Vanesa R. Del Rey
Hannah Rose May, thank you for joining us on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, weâve read the ashcan for Exorcism at 1600 Penn, and itâs primed for the election this year. How long have you been working on this project and was it always intended to launch near election time?The Ashcan reveals a complex family in the white house, with Kelly Doyle taking on the presidency with her family joining her, was it always intended to be an ensemble story?Vanesa Del Rey blew me away with Redlands, what made her the right fit for this project?For fans of Rogues Gallery, what does Exorcism at 1600 Penn offer them?I really love the title! Were there other options before getting nixed?What kind of research did you do into politics?When you write dialogue, do you find yourself speaking aloud to get a feel for each character?This story feels like someone getting out some existential fears. Did you find writing this to be therapeutic at all?Jockâs variant cover for this is so haunting. What kind of prompt or resources does a variant cover artist get before diving in?Declan Shalvey co-wrote the story with you on Rogues Gallery, which got me thinking, now heâs super steeped into the Alien universe, soon the Terminator universe, any desire to jump in with him for a licensed book like that?If Exorcism at 1600 Penn was a song, what would it be and why?Down with the Sickness - DisturbedWhat comics are you reading now?Batgirl #359 (Detective Comics #359)Catwoman first appearanceBanshee - firstWhite Queen -
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NEWS
Marvel unveils post 'Return of the Jedi' plan with the Battle of JakkuNew Marvel Studios variant covers coming September 2024Teases for DC All In keep coming in. Hereâs one and another.Mad Cave First Look: Missing on the Moon #1'The Power Fantasy' #1 sells out...again!New graphic novel 'My Year As Emma' coming March 2025New ThunderCats character Apex revealed for 'ThunderCats' #8New graphic novel 'My Year As Emma' coming March 2025 âą AIPTThree-story âKylooeâ set for English translation March 2025Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Amazing Spider-Man #56 (Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., and more)Aliens vs. Avengers #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic)CJ:
Phases of the Moon Knight #1 (Erica Schultz, Manuel Garcia, Benjamin Percy & Rod Reis)BRZRKR: The Lost Book of B #1 (Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, Ron Garney)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
CJ - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White & Green #4 (Patrick Gleason)
Dave - Marvel 85th Anniversary Special (Iman Vellani & Sabir Pirzada, Stephen Byrne)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Exceptional X-Men #1 (Eve Ewing, Carmen Carnero)CJ: The Boy Wonder #5 (Juni Ba, Chris OâHalloran)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Scarlet Witch #4 (Russell Dauterman)CJ: Plastic Man No More! #1 (Alex Lins)Interview: Alex Paknadel talks Sentinels #1 (Oct 9th, 2024) - (art by Justin Mason) FOC Sept 9
Alex, thanks for being a guest on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, Iâve loved your X-Men: From the Ashes Infinity Comics, how does the process of writing this differ from conventional comics?Youâve tackled Omega Red, Phoenix, Cyclops, and Polaris to name a few, with 11 issues under your belt how many more adventures can we expect?Can fans expect to see any connections from your infinity comics to Sentinels?Sentinels was a surprise for me, whatâs the elevator pitch for the fans out there?If fans wanted to, should they brush up on Sentinel lore or past stories?Favorite cyborg soldier of all time?We just had Hannah Rose May on and Justin Mason came up--they were actually working on Rogues Gallery before he got the Spider-Punk gig--whatâs something about his art that really makes Sentinels shine?Solicits tease a ânewâ enemy, how do you craft a villain thatâs new with so many great ones in the X-Men line, did you go overboard with research, or did it just come to you?If Sentinelsâ first story arc was a song, what would it be and why?Paranoid Android RadioheadThe November 2023 solicits just came out and it appears Onslaught is on the cover, care to comment, SIR?!Youâre a busy guy, Alex, do you have any other projects youâd like to plug today? -
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Marvel Comics solicitations November 2024Marvel sheds light on Galactic Civil War âStar Warsâ comics out November 2024ââTHE VICTOR OF VENOM WAR EMERGES WITH AN ALL-NEW LOOK!'All-New Venom' to kick off in December 2024BREAKOUT CHARACTER FROM DISNEY+ WHAT IF...? SHOW MAKES HER COMICS DEBUT IN KAHHORI: RESHAPER OF WORLDS #1New âWhat IfâŠ?â turns Minnie Mouse into Captain MarvelImage shares details for 'The Rocketfellers' #1Ghost Machineâs âHornsby & Haloâ set for November 2024Daniel Warren Johnson reveals when heâs leaving âTransformersâBOOM! Studios details new era with 'Power Rangers Prime''The Fade' brings magical coming-of-age story to BOOM! StudiosOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Ultimate Spider-Man #8 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checcheto)Wonder Woman #12 (Tom King, Tony S. Daniel)Chris:
Nightwing #117 (Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo)Briar #8 (Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Chris - Plastic: Death & Dolls #3 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard)
Dave - Venom War: Venomous #1 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Sesame Street #1 (Joey Esposito, Austin Baechle)Chris: Aliens vs. Avengers #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Esad RibiÄ)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Zero Hour: 30th Anniversary Special #1 (1:25 Dan Hipp Cover)Chris: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #4 (Mark Brooks Cover)Interview: Spencer Ackerman talks his new Iron Man kicking off October 23rd!
Spencer Ackerman, thank you for joining us on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, youâre a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, could you tell the audience a little about yourself, and how you got into comics?Thereâs a lot of ânewâ with this series, including a new Iron Man armor, a new Iron Monger, was your original pitch to Marvel new new new, or did that come later?I gotta say, JULIUS OHTA has been crushing it of late, especially on his Hellverine series. From an artistic perspective, what are you and Ohta going for?From the first cover reveal Iâm getting a steampunk vibe, am I way off?Roxxon and A.I.M. are teaming up, how would you say these evil corps are the same and different?We were big fans of WALLER VS. WILDSTORM here at AIPT, what can fans of that expect from your Iron man run?Everyone loves a good new suit, but what aspects of Tony are you working to lift up?If your first story arc was a song, what would it be and why?NC - From the Depths - MurderersDo you have any other projects youâd like to plug today? -
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NEWS
DC Solicitations for November 2024New 'Black Canary: Best of the Best' miniseries announcedNew DC All In âBatgirlâ series coming November 2024âThe Question: All Along the Watchtowerâ #1 announcedSanta returns to DC with 'Batman â Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns' #1New middle grade graphic novel âTransformers: Worst Bot Everâ announcedEXCLUSIVE: Vault Comics acquires 1940s 'Kid Maroon' licensing rights New details on West Coast Avengers!New âStormâ teaser reveals issue titles'Hellverine' gets new ongoing series in December 2024New York Comic Con extends schedule to Wednesday October 16Harvey Awards 2024 nominees announcedTOP 50 COMICS - JULY 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Action Comics #1068 (Gail Simone, Eddy Barrows, Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey)Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan:
Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)X-Factor #1 (Mark Russell, Bob Quinn)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Fantastic Four #23 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)
Dave - Hellverine #4 (Benjamin Percy, Julius Ohta)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Venom War: Venomous #1 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)Nathan: Wolverine: Revenge #1 (Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Wolverine: Revenge #1 (Mark Brooks Cover)Nathan: Batman/Superman: Worldâs Finest #30 (Jorge JimĂ©nez)Interview: Zack Kaplan
Beyond Real tpb out September 10; Midnight Shadows out in October 2; The Dark Empty Void #1 out September 11; Kill all Immortals #3 September 25, 2024
Zack Kaplan, thank you for guesting on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, The Dark empty Void is out September 11 and itâs your first horror, did you approach this any differently than youâve done with previous projects?Thereâs psychology in this series, how much research went into this, and do you tend to research a lot for your projects?Itâs obviously also about black holes, when youâre crafting stories like this do you do research on other black hole tales? Do you ever wake up and go âthatâs a great idea⊠has someone possibly already done it?âShifting gears to Midnight Shadows, a story in collaboration with The Midnight band, themes in this work include escapism and nostalgia, what did the first outline of this look like? Tell us about your collaboration process with the band.Did you find yourself listening to the music when scripting?Did you ever find yourself writing and a song would come on, then suddenly youâd have to change gears in the story?The art team is incredible (Stephen Thompson, Jahnoy Lindsay, Elisabetta D'Amico) with clear 80s inspirations, anything in the book that blew your expectations away?Do you see this OGN as a standalone story, or something that could continue?Anything else youâd like to plug today? -
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MCU recap, and Pornsak Pichetshote talks The Horizon Experiment
NEWS
MCU revealsDaredevil Born Again getting second seasonFirst season has Kingpin and Daredevil team upJohnny Storm sports a cozy sweater costumeIron Heart teaming up withâŠThe Hood?!New Ultimate Black Cat, Hulk, and more in Ultimate Universe titles out November 2024Marvel spotlights new X-Men Calico, Deathdream, Jitter, and Ransom'Scarlet Witch' #6 introduces new protĂ©gĂ© AmaranthSkybound launching âCreepshow: The Suspense Building GameâOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
The Power Fantasy #1 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Cruel Universe #1 (Various)Nathan:
The Power Fantasy #1 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood #1 (Various)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Ainât No Grave #4 (Skottie Young, Jorge Corona)
Dave - Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood #1 (Dustin Nguyen)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan: Ultraman X Avengers #1 (Kyle Higgins, Matthew Groom, Francesco Manna)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4 (Steve Beach Card Stock Cover)Nathan: Star Wars: Darth Vader #49 (Dike Ruan)Interview: Pornsak Pichetshote/The Horizon Experiment - The Horizon Experiment: The Manchurian #1 - FOC September 2nd; September 25, 2024
Itâs always exciting to have you on Pornsak, but even more so when thereâs something new going on in comics we havenât seen before. Can you tell our listeners what the Horizon Experiment is all about?We understand it started over the debate of Idris Elba as James Bond. Tell us a bit about that.
- Do you feel that dream movie would still disappoint? Is it inherently impossible for an established IP to take those kind of risks?Something interesting about this project is the notion that itâs âdesigned to act as pilots for follow-up books if sales merit.â Do you have a number in mind for a series to flourish from a one-shot, and if one of the one-shots does merit a series how will you let fans know?Tell us about your collaboration process with co-editor Will Dennis.Were there any pitches you got but they didnât make the cut for this first five?Tell us about working with the Dodsons and Jeff Powell on The Manchurian.Weâd be remiss not to ask about Absolute Power Task Force VII #4, with a focus on Batman super robot Failsafe! This series has a different creative team each issue, and youâre teaming with Claire Roe on this one, was DC actively accepting pitches for this or did it come about organically?Anything else youâd like to plug today? -
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Don't miss our other fabulous creator spotlights:
Creator Spotlight: Kevin Smith âAll of this is act twoâCreator Spotlight: Christian Ward on Batman: City of Madness and moreCreator Spotlight: Chip Zdarsky on his career, Substack, & moreCreator Spotlight: Ram V âKnowing everything is overratedâCreator Spotlight: Kelly Thompson on Powerpuff Girls, BoP, and moreNEWS
IDW announces new 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' ongoing seriesMarvel announces âLaura Kinney: Wolverineâ #1Venom Horse takes the stage in new âVenom Warâ variant coversInterview: Juni Ba, TMNT: Nightwatcher out AUG 14TH, 2024
Juni Ba, youâre known for so much incredible work, from Monkey Meat, to The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, to The Boy Wonder, incredible cover art, and now TMNT NightwatcherâŠthank you for guesting on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, youâve been building up a nice resume of TMNT work from covers to Armageddon game, the annual issue in 2022⊠what made TMNT Nightwatcher the right project to launch with IDW?With a few issues under your belt Iâm sure, how has it been working with Fero Pe?If you had a mutation, what animal would you want to be?I got a Dark Knight Returns vibe from the first issue, possibly due to the check-in with residents. Did you have any inspirations when scripting this series?When writing a vigilante hero, are you looking to capture a certain level of brutality vs heroism?Speaking of vigilantes, how would you say Nightwatcher and The Boy Wonder are different or the same?Monkey Meat, might we see more of that series?Itâd be crime not to mention the incredible The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, which your collaborator on that Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou just won an Eisner! Could you tell TMNT or Robin fans why they must pick this one up?Do you find thereâs a discovery of characters even when you have a plan? For instance, did you find you understood Robin better once you got a few issues under your belt, or for that matter Nightwatcher?Rapid Fire Question Round:
Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What is the scariest animal?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Flat or sparkling?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters youâve drawn or written before, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?What number am I thinking of?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words? -
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NEWS
Marvel Solicits for October 2024!Everything we know about X-Men comics out October 2024October 2024 âVenom Warâ details revealedâAlien: Romulusâ prelude tie-in coming October 2024The Galactic Civil War comes into focus with 'Star Wars: Battle of Jakku'New 'Fantastic Four' tale free in Marvelâs 2024 Trick-Or-Read titlesEXCLUSIVE: Dark Horse announces 'The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby' Vol 1Todd McFarlane updates fans on âKing Spawnâ at BlumhouseSDCC â24: Todd McFarlane talks all things Spawn comics and new movie'Christmas 365' offers bizarre feel-good storyNew 'The Terminator' comics coming October 2024Dark Horse Comics and Wizards of the Coast partner for new comicsSDCC portion:DC Comics reveals Justice League Unlimited and Absolute Batman details'Absolute Flash,' 'New Gods,' 'JSA' and more announced at SDCC 2024Dynamite teases new James Bond comics by Gail SimoneNew Dynamite/Warner comics for Ben 10, Captain Planet, and more comingMarvelâs reveals for Star Wars, X-Men, and More! New 'TVA' comic series announced at Marvel Fanfare panel New Spider-Girl and female Deadpool revealed at Diamond Retailer lunchDoom for 2025!Marvel teases new âPsylockeâ series for SDCC 2024Marvel reveals âStar Wars: The High Republic â Fear of the Jediâ'Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man' manga coming August 2024Darren Aronofsky and Frank Miller launching Abrams Comics seriesMassive-Verse movie in the worksNew global comics company Amazing Comics announcedEisner Award winnersOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Search and Destroy #1 (Atsushi Kaneko)The Nice House by the Sea (2024) #1 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire)Nathan:
Hello Darkness #1 (Various)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Jason Aaron, Joëlle Jones)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Annihilation 2099 #4 (Steve Orlando, Ario Anindito)
Dave - Epitaphs From the Abyss (Various: Brian Azzarello, Vlad Legostaev)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Saga #67 (Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 (Melissa Flores, Simona Di Gianfelice)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Fantastic Four #22 (Alex Ross)Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man #7 (Doaly)Interview: Matt Bors and Ben Clarksonâs - All-New Original Graphic Novel in JUSTICE WARRIORS: VOTE HARDER September 2024
Matt, Ben, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time! In fact, we last spoke June 23rdâŠjust a day over a year! When you were last here you teased more would come, and now JUSTICE WARRIORS: VOTE HARDER comes out in September. Congrats! The original series came out as single issues, but now youâre going directly to graphic novel, did that change your process in creating this book?What are Officers Schitt and Swamp Cop up to this time, and has a lot of time passed since the last series?For the fan out there perplexed by the title, how does one vote harder?Would you say the release of this book was in some way planned due to the election coming up?Ben, I got a chance to check out a few pages of the graphic novel, and thereâs some cool new characters, and a bonkers vehicle. Anything strike you as particularly fun to design for this graphic novel?Satire is a fickle beast, any tips on how you approach writing/drawing satire?40 you have to trick us into feeling thingsMatt, Iâd be remiss not to ask about Toxic Avenger, can you give us the elevator pitch for the series?As the first Toxic Avenger book since Marvelâs 1991 run, is there even more rope to write with? -
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NEWS
DC Comics unveils 'DC All In' line of comicsDC's 'Absolute Universe' creative teams and story details revealedDC core titles reveal new creative teamsDC Comics solicitations for October 2024!'Green Lantern Dark' #1 announced for October 2024New âBatman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloweenâ #7-10 covers and artists revealed15:30DC Comics launches Discord this week ahead of SDCC 2024Digital comics reading app Omnibus is officially closingNew brutal revenge tale âThe Creeping Belowâ coming October 2024Marvel comics relaunching 'Iron Man' on October 23rd, 2024'Star Wars: Ewoks' limited series coming October 2024New Ghost Rider Fantasma appearing in 'Ghost Rider: Robbie Reyes Special' #1BOOM! Studios announces 'Power Rangers Infinity' #1Tom Hardyâs âArcboundâ headed to Dark Horse ComicsNeon-infused cyberpunk series 'Nullhunter' coming October 2024Dark Horse Comics reveals SDCC 2024 signing schedule and panelsMarvel Comics reveals SDCC 2024 signing schedule and panelsEXCLUSIVE: Chip Zdarsky reveals new promo project launching this weekââEXCLUSIVE: Killer clones run rampant in sci-fi series âSkin Policeâ out October 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Incredible Hulk #14 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Ryan North, Javier GarrĂłn)Into the Unbeing (2024): Part One #2 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Nathan:
I Heart Skull-Crusher! #5 (Josie Campbell, Alessio Zonno)Incredible Hulk #14 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Ryan North, Javier GarrĂłn)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - I Heart Skull-Crusher! #5 (Josie Campbell, Alessio Zonno)
Dave - Ultimate X-Men #5 (Peach Momoko)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Nice House By The Sea #1 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire)Nathan: Hello Darkness #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Batman: Dark Age #4 (Chris Samnee)Nathan: Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15 (Dan Hipp)Interview: Jordan Morris joins the show! YOUTH GROUP art by Bowen McCurdy - Out 07/16/2024
Jordan Morris, thank you for being our guest on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time!Thank you for continuing the tradition of appearing on our show the day after a Doughboys appearance! Tell our listeners, whyâs Youth Group so awesome?Specter Inspectors is one of my favorite comics from the last few years. Howâd you link up with Bowen McCurdy?Did you ever do youth ministry? This felt so specific in so many ways.One of the things I love is that this book embraces the idea that thereâs no wrong way to embrace spirituality. Was that an important message for you? And how long did it take to come to that, if I can get a little personal?Thereâs specific Christian and Wiccann weaponry introduced. Howâd you come about these and was there anything left on the cutting room floor? Do you have spreadsheets for the rules?A lot of these characters feel deeply realized. Were any based on people you or Bowen McCurdy knew growing up?For a deeply Christian person nervous about picking up Youth Group, how might you pitch this book to them?What contemporary pop songs would be converted into Christian anthems if this book were set today?I feel like some of the characters are learning to ask questions for the first time, and itâs difficult. Was this always a part of the story from the beginning, or something you found as you built out these characters?What comics are you reading currently? -
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BOOM! Studios acquired by Penguin Random HouseGhost Machine reveals covers for 'Hyde Street' #1DC Comics sheds light on âAbsolute Powerâ #4Marvelâs Red Band âBlood Huntâ titles all get 2nd printingsBeetlejuice invades DC Comicsâ titles in September 2024Oni Press launches 'Sectaurs' #1 in October 2024New comic book company teasedSkybound reveals SDCC 2024 exclusives and panelsDC Comics reveals SDCC 2024 exclusives and panelsIDW reveals SDCC 2024 panel scheduleImage Comics reveals SDCC 2024 exclusives and panelsTOP 50 COMICS - JUNE 2024AIPT Comics Podcast Top Books of the Week
Dave:
X-Men #1 (Ryan Stegman, Jed MacKay)Ultimates #2 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan:
From the World of Minor Threats: Barfly #1 (Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Kyle Starks, Ryan Browne)Ultimates #2 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Spider-Boy #9 (Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Nathan Stockman)
Dave - Batman and Robin #11 (Williamson, Juan Ferreyra)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Powerpuff Girls #1 (Kelly Thompson, Paulina Ganucheau)Nathan: The Powerpuff Girls #1 (Kelly Thompson, Paulina Ganucheau)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Ultimate X-Men #5 (Pepe Larraz Cover)Nathan: Blow Away #4 (Jacob Phillips)Interview: Kyle Higgens - C.O.W.L. 1964 (Issue #1 out August 7) FOC July 15
Kyle Higgens, thanks you for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast! C.O.W.L. was your firs creator-owned at Image, but since that launched youâve got the Massive-verse roaring, how have you changed working on projects since C.O.W.L. was first launched?Its been 9 years since youâve explored the world of COWL with Alec Siegel and Rod Reis, why was now the right time to launch COWL 1964?I feel like COWL is a compelling look at the politics of superheroes, under the guise of the 60s, have the current politics of today influenced this upcoming series?Back when COWL vol. 1 came out Entertainment Weekly said it was â"Mad Men meets Heroes in '60s Chicago." With those references dated and COWL 1964 a different project, how might you describe the upcoming series using TV references?For a reader who may think the 60s isnât their bag, how might you pitch COWL 1964 to them?Youâve collaborated with a lot of great writers and artists, including Mat Groom, Joe Clark and now Bear McCreary & Kid Cudi. Any tips for working with a co-writer?I know you love to play around with different media formats for the Massiveverse, and that's continuing with the audiobook version of Radiant Black. What made an audiobook the best format? -
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NEWS
Rodney Barnes makes his DC series with Stevan Subic on 'Batman: Full Moon''I Heart Skull-Crusher' gets ongoing run starting October 2024Marvel teases âThe 8 Deaths of Spider-Manâ for this fallMarvel Comics teases Storm vs. Hyperion in âAvengersâ #18Itâs Moon Knight vs. Moon Knight in âVengeance of the Moon Knightâ #8Marvel reveals details on âConquest 2099âImage/Skybound and Hasbro announce âChoose Your Sideâ initiative for G.I. Joe #1Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Absolute Power #1 (Mark Waid, Dan Mora)Batman (2016) #150 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Denis Cowyan, Mike Hawthorne)Nathan:
Batman (2016) #150 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Denis Cowyan)Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor #1 (Dan Watters, Kelsey Ramsay)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Poison Ivy #24 (G. Willow Wilson, Haining)
Dave - The Boy Wonder #3 (Juni Ba)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Barfly (Kyle Starks, Ryan Browne)Nathan: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 40th Anniversary Comics Celebration #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: From The DC Vault: Death In The Family - Robin Lives! #1 (1:25 Mike Mignola Virgin Card Stock Cover)Nathan: X-Men #1 (Scott Koblish Wraparound Connecting Variant)
Interview: Gillen Caspar - The Power Fantasy
Thereâs a lot of moving parts to The Power Fantasy, when did the bud of the story come to you and what was that bud?Youâre both no slouches in creating worlds and characters whole cloth, do you find thereâs a good method to the madness, or is it truly chaotic in creating a world, characters, plot etc?I understand The first extranormal individuals appeared in 1945, was this a choice so the new world history was post WW2, or does WW2 have some significance on the story? Caspar your work is incredible on this first issue. Is there a character that was your favorite to design?The idea of ethics is a strong theme after reading the first issue, did you find yourselves poking in old books on ethics and philosophy when delving into the points of view of these characters? If you could have a superpower of one of the characters in this book, what would it be and why?If The Power Fantasy was a song what would it be and why?Prince 1999; I understand Rian Hughes is involved with art as well, making each issue a more complex beast. Would you call his inclusion part of a âdata pagesâ approach? Peter Cannon was a masterwork in my opinion, and also a great meta narrative on comics. Are you continuing that trend or other themes with the power fantasy? -
Quick news recap:
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COMIC BOOKSâMoon Knight: Fist of Khonshuâ #1 features resurrected heroFollowing Marc Spectorâs triumphant return in Blood Hunt #4, Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccioâs acclaimed run on Moon Knight continues...
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COMIC BOOKSâThe Official Marvel Podcastâ launches with MCU reveals and moreKevin Feige dishes on 'Fantastic Four,' 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' and more!
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COMIC BOOKSOni reveals ECâs new horror hosts The Grave-Digger, The Tormentor, and The Grim InquisitorOni Press is launching new EC Comics starting July 24th with Epitaphs from the Abyss, and today theyâve revealed there...
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COMIC BOOKSX-Men team celebrate Jonathan Hickmanâs eXit with best gift everChip Zdarsky and Gerry Duggan hire Rob Liefeld to wish Jonathan Hickman well.
BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 25, 2024
COMIC BOOKSDark Horse and Marvel Comics announce multi-year partnership starting Fall 2024Dark Horse and Marvel Comics to publish art books, launch Bullpen Books, and more.
BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 25, 2024
COMIC BOOKSGodzilla takes over Marvel Comics variant covers in September 2024Celebrating the reprinting of Marvelâs classic Godzilla comics, new GODZILLA VARIANT COVERS hit stands this September.
BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 25, 2024
COMIC BOOKSDark Horse graphic novel âReversalâ coming March 2025Two years ago, magic suddenly and violently became a thing again when the Earth's ley lines reversed.
BEST COMICS OF 2024⊠so far!
Best Series!
Dave: Fantastic Four
The Deviant
Ultimate Spider-Man
Wonder Woman
Nathan:
Ultimate Spider-Man
Helen of Wyndhorn
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return
Hellblazer: Dead in America
Best Single Issue
Nathan: Doom #1 (Sanford Greene, Jonathan Hickman)
Dave: Ultimates #1 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)
Best Writer
Nathan: The one-two punch of Ram V and Dan Watters
Dave: Ryan North
Best Artist
Nathan: Bilquis Evely
Dave: Valerio Schiti
Wild card options:
Favorite relationship
Dave: Tim and Bruce (Batman by Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez)
Best Reboot/Relaunch
Dave: The Penguinâs new origin in The Penguin (Tom King, Stevan Subic)
Nathan: Hellblazer: Dead in America
Best OGN:
Nathan: Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story
Dave: Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story
Favorite adaptation:Nathan: My Adventures with Superman: Season 2
Dave: X-Men â97
Biggest Surprise
Joker has mastered his own ability to create a Zur-En-Arrh persona
The One Hand mystery ending!
Deadpoolâs gonna die??
- Näytä enemmän
