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Marvel Solicits for July 2024 are here!'Aliens vs. Avengers' coming July 2024 by Jonathan HickmanJason Aaron returns to Marvel with âNamorâ #1 coming July 2024Kaare Andrews comments on âSpider-Man: Reign IIâ sequelMarvel to kill the 2099 universe in July 2024âDaredevil: Woman Without Fearâ coming July 2024'Werewolf By Night: Blood Hunt' coming this August 2024'The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two' #1 announced Oni Press announces âBiker Mice From Marsâ #1 for July 2024Oni Press sheds light on EC Comics' 'Epitaphs from the Abyss' #1EXCLUSIVE - Mad Cave launching new 'Flash Gordon' comic series July 2024New âWitchbladeâ returns in July 2024DC Solicits for July 2024 are here!James Tynion IV and Ălvaro MartĂnez Bueno return to 'Nice House' with 'The Nice House by the Sea'Gail Simone and Eddy Barrows set for 'Action Comics' #1067 story arcRainbow Rowell makes DC debut with 'Action Comics' #1067 storyOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Roxxon Presents: Thor (2024) #1 (Al Ewing, Greg Land)Superman (2023) #13 (Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval)CJ:
Kill Your Darlings #8 (Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Bob Quinn, John J. Hill)Avengers: Twilight #5 (Chip Zdarsky & Daniel Acuna)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
CJ - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #19 (Cody Ziglar, Federico Vicentini)
Dave - The Spectacular Spider-Men #2 (Greg Weisman, Humberto Ramos)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon #1 (Dan Watters, Ram V, Matthew Roberts)CJ: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #150JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #4 (100 Copy Elizabeth Torque Virgin Cover)CJ: The Flash #8 by Ramon PerezInterview: Christopher Cantwell - Briar returns (FOC April 22) - May 15, 2024
Chris, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast! This is your third time on the show, last on in August 2021! How would you say your approach to writing comes has changed since then?Briar #5 kicks off a new chapter of the series, would you say this is the âsecond actâ or the âempire strikes backâ for Briar, or is that way off?Having read issues #5-7, thereâs a different vibe going on. What are the inspirations going forward?How would you say the basic premise of Briar changed in this new chapter?If Briar was a song, what would it be and why?Weezer Blue AlbumPinkertoI was curious about your artistic approach, and you as an artist. Can you talk about a moment of inspiration that led to a breakthrough in a project?How do you navigate the tension between commercial success and artistic fulfillment?Have you ever created something that was ahead of its time?What's an unintentional common theme in your work?What's an idea you've abandoned but still think about? -
NEWS
Marvel reveals new X-Men details for 'X-Force,' 'Phoenix,' and 'NYX' seriesNew 'X-Force' #1 to relaunch with creators Geoffrey Thorne and Marcus ToNew Phoenix Alessandro Miracolo with Stephanie PhillipsNYX #1 creative team announced!New details on X-Men #1âŠkindaâMarvel & Disney: What IfâŠ? Donald Duck Became Wolverineâ #1 one-shot announcedMarvel sheds light on July Ultimate comics for Spider-Man, X-Men, and more!Peter Parker becomes Spider-Goblin in âAmazing Spider-Manâ #50Skybound announces âG.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendiumâ Vol. 1Jeff Lemire set for new ongoing series at BOOM! Studios for fall 2024Ghost Machine's #1 issues sell out and rushed back for second printingsIDW enacted further layoffs, including editorial and executive positions, alongside the departure of Scott Dunbier, the companyâs former Special Projects Editor, who has left to set up a new (and as yet unnamed) publishing endeavourTOP 50 COMICS - MARCH 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Dark Spaces: Dungeon #5 (Scott Snyder, Hayden Sherman)X-Men '97 (2024) #2 (Steve Foxe, Salva Espin)Nathan:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3 (Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotston, Nico Leon)Outsiders #6 (Jackson Lanzing, Colin Kelly, Robert Carey)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Resurrection of Magneto #4 (Al Ewing, Luciano Vecchio)
Dave - Transformers #7 (Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Wonder Woman #8 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere)Nathan: Kill Your Darlings #8 (Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Bob Quinn)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Nightwing #113 (Bruno Redondo)Nathan: Sam & Twitch Case Files #2 (Thaddeus Robeck)Interview: Henry Zebrowski talks Operation Sunshine: Already Dead (co written by Marcus Parks with art by David RubĂn) out April 24th! Interview conducted by Alex Schlesinger!
From the New York Times-bestselling hosts of the hit The Last Podcast on the Left and Black Hammerâs David RubiÌn comes the second installment of the humorous, horror, and action-packed comic book series thatâs Near Dark meets Ocean's Eleven.
Our ragtag group of young, alienated vampires head down to the swamps of Florida to disrupt a nasty ancient vampire party and to put into motion âOperation Sunshineââtheir plot to steal a magical object that can turn themselves back to human and put an end to the elder vampires once and for all.
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Comics creator Ed Piskor has died at the age of 41Valiant to launch âThe Resurgenceâ event with multiple series starting May 2024'DC Vault: Death in the Family: Robin Lives!' #1 out in JulyDC sheds new light on âDark Knights of Steel: AllwinterâSecret history of Mystique and Destiny coming in âX-Men: The Wedding Specialâ #1Now can drink Ghost Machine comics via coffee partnershipRob Liefeldâs âRobservationsâ memoir coming early 2025The Spawn Universe grows with new series 'Misery' #1Mike Mignola launching new 'Curious Objects' label and new universe late 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin (2024) #1 (J.M. DeMatteis, Michael Sta. Maria)Redcoat (2024) #1 (Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch)Nathan:
Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin (2024) #1 (J.M. DeMatteis, Michael Sta. Maria)Alien: Black, White, and Blood #3 (Various)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down #1 (Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Scott Hepburn)
Dave - Batman #146 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Fantastic Four #19 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)Nathan: Fantastic Four #19 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #5 (Horvath)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3 (Frany)Interview: Dennis Hopeless - Sheâs Running on Fumes, a Comixology Originals with artist Tyler Jenkins. Interview conducted by Chris Coplan!
Inspired by Hopelessâs own parents, the book takes place in Deepwater, Missouri, in 1984, and tells the story of a woman who discovers her husband is a drug trafficker. After he is injured in a car accident, she is forced to turn to crime herself to keep their family afloat.
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Interview - David Pepose - Space Ghost! On Sale May 1, 2024 - Artist JONATHAN LAU
David, thanks for being on the AIPT Comics podcast. How much research did you feel you needed diving into Space Ghost, or are you a super fanatic and needed no time to know it all?Jan, Jace, and Space Ghost proper hasnât really had a backstory, which means you could start clean slate. Was there an inspiration that you started with to delve into building out this continuity?Weâve had Batman writers tell us they hear Kevin Conroy in their heads when writing him, do you find that Gary Owens or George Lowe pop in your head when writing Space Ghost?Thereâs going to be fans of Coast to Coast and Hanna Barbara, are you thinking about both audiences for this series? If Space Ghost was a song, what would it be and why?Sidewinder - First Aquaman songQueen Flash Gordon ThemeYouâre just coming off Punisher, you had a great stint on FF, could you give us a hint at whatâs next for you at Marvel? -
Interview - Ram V talks about The One Hand, Detective Comics, Rare Flavours, Dawnrunner, and more!
Ram V, weâre huge fans of yours at AIPT from The Vigil to Detective Comics, The One Hand, and your past works of course too, thank you for being on the AIPT comics podcast!You recently said on Matthew Rosenbergâs podcast you want to take time off from comics to write a novel, is there something percolating youâre itching to write and if so what genre might it be?To start, in Detective Comics Batman is currently on a hallucinatory trek in a story called An Elegy of Sand, what inspired you to take him on a trek like this? Have you gone on a trek like this yourself?The reality engine is so fascinating, how might you describe it to a reader curious about jumping on your run?Iâve read youâve mapped out a 30-issue run ending Detective with issue #1089, are you still on target for that issue to be the finale?Dan Watters writes the backups in Detective, and heâs also your collaborator on The One Hand/The Six Fingers, do you collaborate as closely on the image comics series as much as the Detective Comics series?As an avid reader of comics, I simply love the idea of a crossover mystery that youâve described as a mystery for the reader to solve. Surely this required a corkboard and red string all about to get just right?Then you have Creature from the Black Lagoon, also a Watters/Ram V jam, are you guys working on each of these projects similarly or does each one bring out a different work process?The oversimplification of Dawnrunner is giant mechs versus kaiju, how long has this project been percolating for you?The X-Men are relaunching this July, is there any character or X-book youâve ever pondered taking on if you had carte blanch?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 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? -
To start, tell us about yourself, whatâs the âonce upon a timeâ of how you got into comics?Oni press has a long history of incredible indie projects, Rick and Morty comics, and a lot more, but I feel like things turned when Lion Forge and Oni merged in 2019, and then Hunter you became president in 2022. It was only 2 years ago you got the role, what of your day-one plan has been achieved an then what's left on the "list"?What would you say Oni Pressâ mission is in comics, how do you define yourself from the pack?You currently have The CULT OF THE LAMB Kickstarter running and itâs a huge success, do you foresee using Kickstarter more going forward?It was amazing seeing the response to the news youâll be printing NEW EC Comic, how long has this launch been in the works?I think itâs fair to say David Lynch is a hugely impactful character on our culture, especially in pop culture today, and with BARRY GIFFORDâs Night People getting an adaptation, I was curious why you zeroâd in on this project for 2024?Something I think comics fans forget is the curation of a line is a ton of work, and with Oni Class of 2024 in high gear, can you talk a little bit about putting together these new ongoing series?JILL AND THE KILLERS #1âa razor-sharp teenage thriller from Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (Mary Shelley Monster Hunter) and Roberta Ingranata (Witchblade) in JanuaryCEMETERY KIDS DONâT DIE #1âa near-future descent into a virtual world with killer consequences from Zac Thompson (Hunt for the Skinwalker) and Daniel Irizarri (XINO) in FebruaryNIGHT PEOPLE #1âan uneasy odyssey into the provocative and surreal periphery of the American underworld from award-winning novelist and screenwriter Barry Gifford (Lost Highway, Wild at Heart) and writer Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) with artists Brian Level (Poison Ivy), Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian), Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place), and more in MarchAKá»GUN, BRUTALIZER OF GODS #1âa fearlessly unrelenting reinvention of the barbarian mythos from creative powerhouses Murewa Ayodele (I Am Iron Man) and Dotun Akande (Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood) in AprilHow do projects move into Oni, Iâm thinking specifically of Hobtown Mysteries and your upcoming Webtoon projects.Weâve also got HOBTOWN MYSTERIES vol. 1 getting a reprint in May with a new Vol. 3 in 2025, how did this project come to be given it was originally set up at Conundrum Press?Another comic set at another publisher, COVENANT, is a WEBTOOn comic with a print run coming in April. How did this project come to be at Oni?Following that is SUBZERO out in September, are you dabbling in manga possibly in the near future?If Oni Press under your direction was a song, what would it be and why?
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NEWS
June Marvel Comics solicitations!'Giant-Size Daredevil' #1 heading to comic shops June 2024New summer event âInfinity Watchâ kicks off in âThanos Annualâ #1Marvel reveals Ultimate Gwen Stacy coming in âUltimate Spider-Manâ #4âVenomverse Rebornâ anthology series kicks off June 2024New Goblin to be born in âAmazing Spider-Manâ #51 and #52ââMarvel celebrates Daredevilâs 60th anniversary with extra-sized issueMarvel celebrates Pride allies in variant covers out June 2024Time travel comedy 'Rifters' comics series coming June 2024âMinor Threatsâ universe grows with âBarflyâ out July 2024Gerard Way returns to comics with âParanoid Gardensâ out July 2024New series âLawfulâ spins a tale of moral imperfectionOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Wonder Woman (2023) #7 (Tom King, Guillem March)Fantastic Four (2022) #18 (Ryan North, Carlos E. Gomez)Nathan:
Dawnrunner #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #3 (Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #2 (Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta)
Dave - Dawnrunner #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Batman: Dark Age #1 (Mark Russell, Mike Allred)Nathan: The Goon: Them That Donât Stay Dead #1 (Eric Powell)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: X-Men '97 #1 (Russell Dauterman Cover)Nathan: Spider-Punk: Arms Race #2 (Jim Mahfood)Interview - Barbaric team with Michael Moreci, Nathan Gooden! Out May 1st
Michael Moreci, Nathan Gooden, thanks for being on the AIPT comics podcast!Weâve heard that Born in Blood is a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Why is that?Weâre super into magic rules at AIPT. Do you have a Barbaric Bible?Itâs kind of impossible not to get heavy metal vibes from this series, so I have to ask: Do you fellas listen to any particular bands to get in the headspace for Barbaric? Would it be out of line to guess Mastodon is on rotation? DeftonesFans who listen to this show and immediately rush to their comic shop have a few trade paperbacks to enjoy, but those on the fence, what has the 3+ journey been like for the characters in the story?And what has been the 3+ year journey been like for you!?Born in Blood #1 is free to retailers, and Iâm so fascinated by this! Most sales are highest with a first issue, does it make you nervous making it free to retailers?As of when this recording airs, the Barbaric "Join The Horde" Crowdbuilding Campaignâą will be available to join, is there an aspect of this campaign youâre most excited for fans to dig into?Do you have any other projects youâd like to talk about? -
NEWS
Marvel unveils new X-Men era titles, art, and more launching July 2024Deadpool breaks new walls with âDeadpool Role-Plays the Marvel UniverseâSink your teeth into new âBlood Huntâ teeth series coversCheck out all âBlood Huntâ tie-in series details out June 2024Blood Hunt homage covers!DC Solicitations for June 2024!DC announces 'DC Pride' and 2024 Pride Month celebrationsHouse of Brainiac details!Eisner Award winning 'Little Bird' gets prequel 'Precious Metal' starting June 2024âCult of the Lambâ Kickstarter shatters goal, gets new trailer New historical horror âSĂ©ance in the Asylumâ coming July 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
The One Hand #2 (Ram V, Laurence Campbell)Helen of Wyndhorn #1 (Tom King, Bilquis Evely)Symbiote Spider-Man 2099 (2024) #1 (Peter David, Roge Antonio)Nathan:
Helen of Wyndhorn #1 (Tom King, Bilquis Evely)I Heart Skull-Crusher #1 (Josie Campbell, Allessio Zonno)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Fall of the House of X #3 (Gerry Duggan, Lucas Werneck)
Dave - Immortal Thor #8 (Al Ewing, Ibraim Roberson)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Fantastic Four #18 (Ryan North, Carlos E. GĂłmez)Nathan: Batman 89: Echoes #2 (Sam Hamm, Joe Quinones)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: X-Men Forever #1 (Mark Brooks)Nathan: Dawnrunner #1 (Tula Lotay)Interview - Max Wood, debut creator of MAYBE TOMORROW - Out March 13 - Daniel Caval
Max, thanks for being on the AIPT comics podcast. Youâve got Maybe Tomorrow #1 out March 13, tell us about the project, how long has it been in the works?There are some fascinating sci-fi elements in this first issue - weâre fans of the âcrappy futureâ aesthetic here - is this a world you think weâll live in someday, would you want to live in it?To get a sense of what readers are in for, what sort of sci-fi do you enjoy and what might have inspired this story?Tell us about how you linked with Daniel Caval on art. Whatâs your process together like?Thereâs a definite level of anxiety to the narrative, how important was it to get the readerâs anxiety up along with the characters?Itâs always interesting seeing a character deal with anxiety in a book and thinking âwell thatâs not how I handle it?â Did you imbue your characters with any of your own rituals and coping mechanisms?As a first-time comics creator, can you walk us through what it took to get this book on the stands?Iâm always curious about titles, was Maybe Tomorrow always the title to this work?If Maybe Tomorrow was a song, what would it be and why?Harmony hasono sportsman You also have a new album coming out! Tell us a little bit about that.What other comics are you enjoying right now? -
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âDragon Ballâ creator Akira Toriyama passes away at 68âMy Adventures with Supermanâ gets new comics series starting June 2024New DC Black Label âZatanna: Bring Down the Houseâ out June 25thSkybound adds two G.I. Joe comics series âDestroâ and âScarlettâDark Horse gets quiet for 'Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to Be KinâSilent but Deadly EditionVault Comics and Zoop partner for 'Barbaric' Crowdbuilding CampaignâX-Menâ #35 (LGY #700) is the final farewell to the Krakoan AgeMarvel to make Infinity Comics free in âStart Scrollingâ digital programApocalypse to get successor in 'X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse'Marvel unveils the new villains Bloodcoven appearing in 'Blood Hunt'Jed MacKay sheds new light on 'Blood Hunt' eventTop 50 comics of February 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins)Ultimate X-Men #1 (Peach Momoko)Nathan:
The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins)Venom #31 (Torunn GrĂžnbekk, Ken Lashley)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins)
Dave - Avengers #11 (Jed MacKay, Ivan Fiorelli)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Napalm Lullaby #1 (Rick Remender, Bengal)Nathan: Helen of Wyndhorn #1 (Tom King, Bilquis Evely)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Alien: Black, White & Blood #2 (Doaly Cover)Nathan: The Amazing Spider-Man #45 (Romita Jr.)Interview - Paul Reiser joins the show to talk What If� Aliens out this week.
Paul, thanks for taking the time to chat with me! To start, how does a project like this get kicked off, was it ever an idea you wished to get onto film?I understand the concept was crafted by you and your son Leon, along with Adam, Hans, and Brian, what was the creative process like?Your likeness is exceptionally well crafted by Guiu Vilanova, how does it feel to see yourself in a Marvel Comic?Do you read comics now, or did you read comics growing up?Itâs kind of amazing Aliens and Beverly Hills Cop were among your first four movie projects, and now weâre getting more of both in the same year. Was the timing on purpose, is this the year of Reiser?!Could you see yourself ever portraying Burke again in any other format, or is this his last hurray?You have a lot of projects going in 2024 not to mention Reboot, which I loved you in. How do you juggle so many projects be it movies like Beverly Hills Cop 4, co-writing a memoir about Michael McDonald, and now a Marvel comic too?Your career spans so many media, do you feel like youâre growing as an artist with each project? -
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NEWS
The Power Fantasy coming from Kieron Gillen and Caspar WijngaardTwo new X-Men team leaders confirmed via âWomen of Marvelâ #1'Universal Monsters: Frankenstein' coming August 2024New graphic novel âMedusaâ coming October 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Avengers Twilight #3 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)Rare Flavours #4 (Ram V, Filipe Andrade)Nathan:
Spider-Punk: Arms Race #1 (Cody Ziglar, Justin Mason)Avengers Twilight #3 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Godzilla: War For Humanity #4 (Fraser MacLean, Jake Smith)
Dave - Avengers Twilight #3 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Batman #145 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)Nathan: The Spectacular Spider-Men #1 (Greg Weisman, Humberto Ramos)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Ultimate X-Men #1 (Peach Momoko Variant)Nathan: The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (Marc Aspinall)Interview - Thundercats - Declan Shalvey - Drew Moss
Issue #2 out 3/13/2024
Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast! To start, the reception has been great for Thundercats, were you guys taken aback?Tell us about your personal histories with this franchise!How do you approach reworking or redesigning a classic character? (Love Tigraâs mustache!)The first issue acts as a bit of a remix of the original pilot, but the ending takes a big swing. Now youâre introducing new characters! How did you decide on this approach?What can fans look forward to with the introduction of Calica?Are there any classic series characters we shouldnât expect to see?There seems to be a boom for 80s nostalgia with Thundercats, Transformers, etc, why do you think that is?Now that youâre a few months into writing and drawing the series, do you have a favorite character, maybe one that surprises you? -
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NEWS
DC details 'Absolute Power' summer event, DC Finest, and Elseworlds detailsDC moves to Wednesday shipping!Folio Society âDC: Batmanâ celebrates 85th anniversary of the Dark KnightFull May 2024 Marvel SolicitationsNew ongoing series âScarlet Witchâ to launch June 2024Marvel unveils X-Men âBlood Huntâ one-shots out in June 2024Marvel reveals new details surrounding âX-Men: The Wedding Specialâ #1Marvel sheds light on âUltimatesâ #1 out June 5hMarvel launching âMarvel Must-Havesâ line in March 2024Marvel teases âVenom Warâ pitting Eddie vs. DylanNew Disney comics coming starting with â$crooge and the Infinity Dimeâ #1Jason Aaron to write 'BRZKRK: A Faceful of Bullets' #1Five new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics projects coming in 2024Chip Zdarsky and Kris Anka reteam for âThe Whisper Queenâ #1âBlood Squad Sevenâ explores â90s superteam dynamicsEC Comics returns summer 2024 in new partnership with Oni PressBOOM! Studios' 'Briar' returns May 2024'The Toxic Avenger' comic is coming fall 2024Graphic novel and album âThe Singularityâ coming May 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #2 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Edge Of Spider-Verse (2024) #1 (Various!)Nathan:
The Six Fingers #1 (Dan Watters, Sumit Kumar)Alien: Black White And Blood #1 (Various)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Daredevil #8 (Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder)
Dave - Wonder Woman #6 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Penguin #7 (Tom King, Stevan Subic)Nathan: Spider-Punk: Arms Race #1 (Cody Ziglar, Justin Mason)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Spider-Punk: Arms Race #1 (Variant by Ian Bertram)Nathan: Harley Quinn #37 (Sweeney Boo)Interview - Manâs Best - Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan #1 out March 20th
Pornsak Pichetshote, Jesse Lonergan, thank you for being on the AIPT comics podcast to talk Manâs Best. This series is so fresh and original, what was the bud of the idea that inspired it?5 crosstalkCan you talk a little about the personalities of our three pet protagonists? Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Jamie Grantâs We3 immediately comes to mind when we see animals in cyber suits, was that iconic series on your mind at all while scripting and drawing the series?Jesse, Hedra is one of my favorite comics of all time, the layout design is insanely impressive. How do you approach layout design, and more specifically, approach it with Manâs Best?I freaking love the title, but Iâm always curious, were there other titles you were workshopping?Weâd be remiss not to ask, do you have pets and if so, what are they and their names?!Pornsak, youâve said this is the most personal book youâve written to date, could you elaborate?If Manâs Best was a song, what would it be and why?Do you have any projects in the works? -
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Blood Hunt tie-in extravaganza!Marvel reveals âBlack Panther: Blood Huntâ #1 tie-in miniseriesâUnion Jack The Ripper: Blood Huntâ #1 out May 15âBlood Huntâ anthology series âBlood Huntersâ #1 coming this MayMarvel reveals âMidnight Sons: Blood Huntâ #1 for May releaseââ'Strange Academy: Blood Hunt' revealed for 3 issue miniseries'Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt' brings in Morbius!'Wolverine: Blood Hunt' announced for June 2024Plus 7 ongoing series will tie in!Marvel reveals penultimate month of X-Men titles for May 2024Joe Kelly and Adam Kubert team up on 'Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII' #1New DC/Marvel omnibuses to publish in Summer 2024DC Comics Solicitations for May 2024!It's Superman vs. Lobo in the May 2024 'House of Brainiac' crossover!Juni Baâs âThe Boy Wonderâ DC Black Label series announcedArchie Comics 'Judgment Day' horror miniseries launching May 2024Dynamite Comics reveals 'Space Ghost' series coming May 2024âThundercatsâ #2 to introduce new character CalicaNew crime graphic novel 'Houses of the Unholy' by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips announcedJames Tynion IV launches Tiny Onion independent multimedia companyComic-Con sets sail with Comic-Con: The Cruise in 2025Marvel confirms entire Fantastic Four cast in Valentineâs Day 2024 revealOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
The Deviant (2023) #4 (James Tynion, Joshua Hixson)Batman (2016) #143 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)Nathan:
Batman: City of Madness #3 (Christian Ward)Batman (2016) #143 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Batman #143 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)Dave - Creepshow (2022): Joe Hill's Wolverton Station (Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella, Michael Walsh)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Batman #144 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)Nathan: Hellblazer: Dead in America #2 (Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Catwoman #62 (David Nakayama Cover)Nathan: The Six Fingers #1 (Sumit Kumar)Interview - Nicole Maines talks Suicide Squad: Dream Team #1 out March 12 (artist Eddy Barrows) and Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story TPB out April 2 (artist Rye Hickman)
Nicole Maines, thank you for being on the AIPT comics podcast for the second time! Nathan and I are big Dreamer fans and have been greatly anticipating your graphic novel for some time, but to start, Suicide Squad: Dream Team is out March 12, can you talk about putting together this very unique lineup for the team?Youâre so good at capturing the different voice of each character, I particularly liked Waller, how do you approach writing dialogue?Dreamer is still getting acquainted with her powers, some of which we get to see in new ways thanks to Eddy Burrows in the first issue. Is her acclimation to her powers a central part of her character growth?Shifting gears to Bad Dream, a true origin story for our hero, was there a guiding light as far as its focus and tone?Weâre Galaxy stans here at AIPT. Tell us about your convos with Jadzia Axelrod when it came time to incorporate Taylor in the book! How fun was it writing Kat, Yvette, and Taylor?The ball in Bad Dream is one of the most joyful things Iâve seen in a comic book. Did you draw on any of your own experiences in building a found family or friend group in this section of the book?Did you and Rye do a lot of back and forth coming up with the unbelievable outfits and crowd scenes here? Take us through your collaboration in general! The dream sequences are gorgeous too.If Bad Dream was a song, what would it be and why? -
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NEWS
Rob Liefeld is retiring from drawing and writing Marvelâs DeadpoolDavid Michelinie returns for 'Venom: Separation Anxiety' in May 2024Garth Ennis returns to Marvel with 'Get Fury' starting May 1Chip Zdarsky was the first choice to write âUltimate Spider-Manâ 2024Marvel teases over 20 âBlood Huntâ tie-ins comingItâs Dr. Doom vs. Galactus in Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greeneâs âDoomâ #1Feast your eyes on May 2024 Ultimate Spider-Man, X-Men, and Black Panther detailsVault Comics makes 'Barbaric: Born in Blood' #1 free to retailersFantasy western 'Ainât No Grave' rides into comic shops May 8thTitan Comics reveals âMartin Scorseseâ graphic novel coming October 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Dark Spaces: Dungeon #3 (Scott Snyder, Hayden Sherman)Fantastic Four #17 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)Nathan:
Dark Spaces: Dungeon #3 (Scott Snyder, Hayden Sherman)The One Hand #1 (Ram V, Laurence Campbell, Lee Loughridge)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - The Cull #5 (Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis)
Dave - Fantastic Four #17 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Infernals #1 (Ryan Parrott, Noah Gardner, John Pearson)Nathan: Batman: City of Madness #3 (Christian Ward)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: The Deviant #4 (Cover B Matt Lesniewski Variant)Nathan: Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu: Gang War #3 (David Aja)Interview: Ed Brisson talks about The Displaced, working with artist Luca Casalanguida, Predator, and more!
Sins of the Salton Sea - Out now!
Ed Brisson, thanks for being on the AIPT comics podcast. We both read The displaced, love its trippy twilight zone vibe, what would be the elevator pitch to a reader so as to not give too much away?Oshawa Ontario is a very real place, what made you set it in this location? 6The dynamics of these characters is compelling, which character did you start with when fleshing the cast out?Luca Casalanguida captures a certain level of realism in each panel be it the dashboard of a car, or the trees surrounding the site of the event. What made them the right fit for this project?For anyone who has faced a natural disaster be it a hurricane or tornado, the trauma and emotions these characters go through feels so real and genuine. Have you gone through something like this, albeit less sci-fi in nature?Thereâs so much backstory implied here. How far out (and back) have you plotted this out?Predator: The Last Hunt #1 is launching later this month, and itâs exciting to see you flesh out Theta in this ongoing journey. What can you say about this third miniseries to get fans hype?Do you see yourself wrapping up Thetaâs story any time soon?Give us the scoop, Ed, is there an Alien vs. Predator comic in the works?!Anything else to plug today? -
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NEWS
Venom vs. Carnage: Symbiote bloodbath crossover coming March 2024'X-Men: The Animated Series' manga getting deluxe edition in fall 2024âStar Wars: Ahsokaâ comics series coming July 2024âTMNT: The Last Roninâ only non-manga best selling graphic novel of 2023 in the top 10Classic comic adaptation âRogue Trooperâ wraps principal photography1980s nostalgia and cyberpunk-style infuse in 'The Midnight: Shadows'Chip Zdarsky reveals Katie Kubert stepping in as interim Batman editorOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Marvel's Voices: Legends #1 (Various)Alan Scott, Green Lantern #4 (Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey)Nathan:
Moon Man #1 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Marco Locati)Alan Scott, Green Lantern #4 (Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Batman Superman Worldâs Finest 2024 Annual #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Jorge Fornes)
Dave - Wolverine #42 (Ben Percy, Victor LaValle, Cory Smith)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Batman #142 (Chip Zdarsky, Andrea Sorrentino, Guiseppe Camuncoli)Nathan: Ultimate Black Panther #1 (Bryan Hill, Stefano Caselli)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #3 (Rossmo Cover)Nathan: DCâs How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1 (Christian Ward)Interview: Zac Thompson (artist Daniel Irizarri) Out February 20 - CEMETERY KIDS DONâT DIE #1 â a near-future descent into a terrifying digital world where each new level has killer consequences! Plunging deep into the uncanny borderlands between science fiction and horror
Please welcome Zac Thompson, your sixth time on the show! To start, Cemetery Kids Donât Die is out February 20th, blending a 21st century future, with a gaming system called Dreamwave. Where did the idea for this series start?Cemetery Kids Donât Die is such a great title, did you have it settled right off the bat or did it come organically as you were crafting the story?Thereâs an organic nature to Dreamwave, it looks like a creature you put on your head, how important was it for you to have an organic approach to this tech?Without knowing the dangers of Dreamwave, would you boot up into a system like this one?Dreamwave feels like an organic (sorry for the pun) direction for a game like Baldurs Gate 3 to evolve into, how much research went into gaming be it RPGs and fantasy to develop this story?Back in December AIPT exclusively revealed designs by Daniel Irizarri. Can you talk about the process of crafting the looks of the in game characters and the characters playing the game?I think fans of D&D will love this, thereâs a heavy vibe of that going on, do you play D&D and if so, whatâs your favorite character class?Youâve talked before on this show about your mood board, what sort of movies, tv, or comics did you have up while writing this series? If Cemetery Kids Donât Die was a song what would it be and why?Zac, do you have any other projects youâd like to plug today? -
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NEWS
IDW adds superstar artists to new âTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesâ 2024 seriesMarvel releasing 'Blood Hunt' #1 Red Band adult only editionMarvel Comics Solicitations for April 2024Marvel teases âThe Roxxinâ Thorâ for May 2024 then dishesDarth Maul gets 'Black, White & Red' treatment in new April 2024 seriesââMarvel reveals new details surrounding âAliens: What IfâŠ?â #1 and #2 like Paul Reiser co-writing itLester of the Lesser Gods #1 coming May 2024 from Eric Powell and Lucky YatesEnter the immersive dark world of 'Heartpiercer' May 2024 New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Publisher Gungnir Hopes to Hit Its TargetOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
G.O.D.S. #4 (Hickman, Valerio Schiti)Resurrection of Magneto #1 (Al Ewing, Luciano Vecchio)Nathan:
Detective Comics #1081 (Ram V., Riccardo Federici, Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Batman: The Brave and the Bold #9 (Various)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Resurrection of Magneto (2024) #1 (Al Ewing, Luciano Vecchio)
Dave - Batman: The Brave and the Bold #9 (Mitch Gerads)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Batman And Robin 2024 Annual #1 (Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter)Nathan: Moon Man #1 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Marco Locati)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Batman / Superman: World's Finest 2024 Annual #1 (Jamal Campbell Card Stock Cover)Nathan: Miguel O'Hara: Spider-Man 2099 #5 (Clayton Crain Cover)Interview: Tom King (Drawn by Bilquis Evely and Mateus Lopes) - Helen of Wyndhorn (#1 out March 13, 2024) FOC this weekend.
Tom, thanks for being on the AIPT comics podcast!How do you approach character development in your storytelling, particularly when working on brand new characters?The tone and structure feel indebted to Robert E. Howard and maybe even Lovecraft. Were there any other classical authors you turned to in constructing the narrative?Iâve been loving your use of captioning in The Penguin of late, but really all of your captioning shows a strong sense of character and storytelling. When scripting a story like Helen of Wyndhorn, do you start with captions or elsewhere?Early press materials compared this series to Conan the Barbarian and Wizard of Oz, both evoke fantasy, weirdness, and fights, can we expect all those and more in this series?Do you have a favorite iteration of Wizard of Oz and a favorite run on Conan the Barbarian?Iâve loved Bilquisâ work since first seeing her work with Sugar & Spike, with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow under your belts, do you have a shorthand working on Helen of Wyndhorn?Something Iâve adored about your work is how to pushes the comics format, which I especially saw with Danger Street. Is this something youâre conscience of? Are you toying with anything in comics format with Helen of Wyndhorn?I imagine weâre in for some creatures in this series, what goes into creature design from your perspective? Last time we spoke you had said Danger Street was done and getting finished, Gotham City Year One was finished, have you scripted every issue of Helen of Wyndhorn? -
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NEWS
Jason Aaron set to write âTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesâ starting June 2024Cut juni baMarvel reveals new âStar-Spiderâ character from âEdge of the Spider-Verseâ #3Marvel reveals finale details of the X-Menâs Krakoa Era in April 2024See Ultimate Shocker and peek at 'Ultimate Spider-Man' #2 previewX-Men Monday has an exclusive chat with Peach Momoko with TONS of art, tomorrow!DC Comics Solicitations April 2024DC sheds light on 'House of Brainiacs' Superman crossover in April 2024DC Comics reveals Free Comic Book Day 2024 offeringsNetflixâs âMasters of the Universeâ gets prequel comic âMasters of the Universe: RevolutionâOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Cobra Commander #1 (Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana)Avengers Twilight #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)Nathan:
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #1 (Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell)Avengers Twilight #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Capwolf & the Howling Commandos #4 (Stephanie Phillips, Carlos Magno)
Dave - Daredevil #5 (Saladin Ahmed, Farid Karami)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: The Penguin #6 (Tom King, Stevan Subic)Nathan: Resurrection of Magneto #1 (Al Ewing, Luciano Vecchio)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Detective Comics #1081 (Evan Cagle)Nathan: Green Arrow #8 (Phil Hester)Interview: Rick Remender - NAPALM LULLABY #1 (on-sale 3/13) Art by Bengal
Rick, thanks for being on the AIPT Comics podcast. To start, Napalm LullabyâŠwhat a killer title. How did you come up with it?This series plays around with theocracy and societal decay, what made these themes important for this series?You and Bengal have worked together before, what made them right for this project?While this is a sci-fi story with some incredible world building going on, it also opens with a flashback that features an origin that has a familiar ring to a certain superhero. Is this where the bud of the story germinated for you?Thereâs some high-tech sci-fi stuff going on in Napalm Lullaby, do you ever craft future tech with the thought this could be our future, or is it about achieving something in the story more than anything?There are some sexual scenes in the first issue, which reminded me of the UCLA report saying Gen Z wants less sex in TV and movies, and comics tend to lack them, where do you stand when it comes to sexual themes in their comics?I understand you just signed a 3-year deal with Image and your company Giant Generator. Aside from say, number of titles released, is there a goal youâre trying to reach by the end of the 3 years, or a credo you follow with each project? -
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NEWS
The Hood is the next Ghost Rider starting in March 2024Watch 'Spider-Punk: Arms Race' #1 trailerMarvel released Ultimate Spider-Man #4 cover art and teaserMarvel reveals new designs for upcoming 'What If?...Venom' #1Get hype, Marvel releases 'Fall of the House of X' and 'Rise of the Powers of X' #4 artJorge Corona joins Daniel Warren Johnsonâs âTransformersâ #7 as series artistIDW and Paramount sign renewal deal for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comicsIDW dishes on âTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesâ #150DC Comics to release new edition of âPrez: Setting a Dangerous PresidentâNew true crime graphic novel âDr. Werthless: The Man Who Studied Murderâ coming summer 2024Next movie monster series âCreature from the Black Lagoonâ coming April 24Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Sensational She-Hulk (2023) #4 (Rainbow Rowell, Ig Guara)CJ:
Rise of the Powers of X #1 (Kieron Gillen, R.B. Silva)Action Comics #1061 (Jason Aaron, John Timms)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
CJ - Uncle Ben is alive?! (Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)
Dave - Transformers #4 (Daniel Warren Johnson)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Avengers: Twilight #1 (Daniel Acuna, Chip Zdarsky)CJ: Cobra Commander #1 (Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Wonder Woman #5 (Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey Cover)CJ: James Bond 007 #1 (Dave Johnson Cover)Interview: Kill Your Darlings - Robert Quinn, Ethan S. Smith, Griffin Sheridan (Kill Your Darlings #5 out next week) Issue 5 - January 17th
Thanks for being on the podcast⊠for the second time! For those unacquainted with Kill Your Darlings, could you give us the elevator pitch?If you had to sum up the difference between Act One and Act Two of the story in a word, what would it be?The series has spanned multiple time periods, do you guys have a corkboard with red string going this way and that?Youâre coming off issue #4, which features people being ripped in half, magic swords, and lots of action, with previous issues being a bit more exploratory of the world and character. What went into thinking about plotting the larger story in this way?1011Bob, your work drawing the sword fight is exceptional, to the point where I wondered, did you swing a big sword around to get the right amount of momentum in the body language?At the core of this story is trauma and seemingly the spill off on our main character. Is this something you draw from your personal life, or were you inspired by something to go this route?It appears the goopy rainbow stuff is evil or related to the enemy. Whatâs your beef with rainbows yâall!?Issue #5 shifts gears again to another time and place, care to tease whatâs to come this new comic book day?The next two issues really go hand in hand with each other. What made 8 issues the right amount for this series?What would the annual issue be? -
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NEWS
Greg Capullo reveals he's drawing 'Wolverine' in 2024New âUltimatesâ series coming in 2024 written Deniz CampNew 'House of X/Powers of X: Chronological Edition' #1 re-presents X-Men seriesâGhost Rider: Final Vengeanceâ #1 gets Benjamin Su foil coverOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1 (Jed MacKay, Alessandro Cappuccio)Venom #29 (Al Ewing, Cafu)Nathan:
Mortal Terror #2 (Christopher Golden, Tim Lebbon, Peter Bergting)Venom #29 (Al Ewing, Cafu)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Miguel OâHara: Spider-Man #1 (Steve Orlando, Devmalya Pramanik)
Dave - Batman #141 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #1Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Chechetto)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (Nic Klein Cover)Nathan: Giant-Size Spider-Man (Alexander Lozano)Most Anticipated Comics of 2024âŠso far:
Dave:
Helen of Wyndhorn (Tom King, Bilquis Evely)X-Men (Peach Momoko, Gail SimoneâŠ)Cobra Commander (Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana)Ghost Rider (Benjamin Percy, Danny Kim)Manâs Best (Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan)Nathan:
Ultimate Spider-Man (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Chechetto)Hellblazer: Dead in America (Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell)Bad Dreams: A Dreamer Story (Nicole Maines, Rye Hickman)Black Cloak continues (Kelly Thompson, Meredith McClaren)Spider-Punk (Cody Ziglar, Justin Mason) -
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NEWS
Marvel Solicitations for March 2024! 8:30Marvel announces Christos Gage and Yildiray Ăinarâs 'WEAPON X-MEN' #1ââSpooky-Man and Cyborg Spider-Man revealed in âEdge of Spider-Verseâ #2âX-Men â97â comes to comics in March 2024'Deadpool' #1 gets new creative team for April 2024New ongoing series 'Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider' coming April 2024X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White reveals heâs begun work on Venom and HulkNew DSTLRY series 'White Boat' coming March 2024James Tynion IV and Christian Wardâs âSpectrographâ coming April 2024DSTLRY announces 'The Blood Brothers Mother' for May 2024âMonsters Are My Business (And Business is Bloody)â announced at Dark Horse'Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down' returns to Twilight City in 2024Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Timeless #1 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Juann Cabal)Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #8 (Various)Nathan:
Alan Scott: Green Lantern #3 (Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey)Duke #1 (Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Predator Vs. Wolverine #4 (Benjamin Percy, Ken Lashley, Kei Zama, Gavin Guidry)
Dave - Carnage #2 (Torunn Gronbekk, Pere Perez)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave: Kid Venom: Origins #1 (Taigami)Nathan: Detective Comics #1080 (Ram V, Mike Perkins, Jason Shawn Alexander, Dan Watters, Christopher Mitten)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Batman #141 (Felipe Massafera)Nathan: Ghostlore #7 (Adam Gorham)Interview: Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly - Duke #1 Out December 27th
Thanks for being on the AIPT Comics podcast, to start, when did you guys get the call, aka conscripted to join the Duke project?Did you get to put your own take on it, completely free, or was there a starting point given by Robert Kirkman or Hasbro?As someone who loved the toys but only remembers the cartoon lessons that ended episodes I have to say this first issue is exciting. A thriller, what made you take this angle on Duke?Tom, thereâs a lot on your plate, from recreating classic vehicles to possibly updating costumes and looks. What has been the most fun to take on?Probably an impossible question, but did you have a favorite GI Joe growing up?Thereâs a definitive color story going on here via Jordie Bellaire, the crips oranges lend a certain feel. What is the team going for with how this book is colored?The GI Joe haters might say, âthis property is just a bunch of human soldiers without powers running around.â What do you say to them?Itâs well known at this point the Decepticons will be acquiring energy via Cobra, or in some capacity that is whatâs going on. Itâs early yet, but how do you integrate a multi-story robot into a gritty espionage story like Duke? -
BEST COMIC BOOKS OF 2023
Best Single Issue
Nathan: Batman: City of Madness #1 (Christian Ward)
Dave: Batman: City of Madness #1 (Christian Ward)
Best Graphic Novel
Dave: I Am Stan by Tom Scioli
Nathan: ââDanger and Other Unknown Risks (Ryan North, Erica Henderson)
Best Writer
Nathan: Kelly Thompson (The Cull, Birds of Prey, Black Cloak)
Dave: Tom King (Wonder Woman, Danger Street, Animal Pound, Gotham City Year One, Human Target, Batman Brave and the Bold)
Best Artist
Nathan: Peach Momoko (A zillion covers this year, Star Wars Visions, Extreme Venomverse, Demon War)
Dave: Stevan Subic (The Riddler: Year One)
Best Series
Dave: Danger Street (Tom King, Jorge Fornes)
Nathan: Fantastic Four (Ryan North, Iban Coello, Ivan Fiorelli)
Best Anthology
Nathan: Xino (Various)
Dave: Batman: Brave and the Bold (Various!)
Best Letterer
Nathan: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Dave: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Literally everything he does)
Best Colors
Nathan: Tamra Bonvillain (Worldâs Finest, Batman, Fire & Ice, DC Pride, Animal Pound)
Dave: Jordie Bellaire (BoP, Worldâs Finest Teen Titans, Phantom Road, Assassin's Apprentice W0rldtr33)
Best Comics film or TV?
Dave: Guardians of the Galaxy 3
Nathan: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Comics Event?
Dave: Fall of X (Children of the Atom, Alpha Flight, Uncanny Avengers, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant, Jean Grey)
Nathan: Knight Terrors
Wild card options:Most improbable survival
Nathan: Everyone - DCeased: War of the Undead Gods
Dave: Daredevil
Most gruesome death
Dave: The X-Men at the Hellfire Gala
Nathan: The X-Men at the Hellfire Gala
Favorite couple
Nathan: Iceman and Romeo
Dave: The couple in Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto (Yuta and Eri)
Best Reboot/Relaunch
Dave: Clobberinâ Time - Steve Skroce
Nathan: Hawkgirl, Alan Scott
Best Newcomer
Dave: DSTLRY
Nathan: Iman Vellani
Biggest Surprise
Spider-Man Reign 2 Announced
Tom Brevoort named X-Men editor
- Se mer
