I Reads You Juniors: July 2026 - UPDATE #20

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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TREATS - From AnotherCookie:  There is a new online cookie retailer. It is called "AnotherCookie?" and the cookies are delicious.

NEWS:

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle talks about his new miniseries, "Clayface: Celebrity Dirt," which is drawn by Fran Galan and Patricio Delpeche.  "Clayface: Celebrity Dirt "1" is now available in print and digital.

DC STUDIOS - From ComicBookMovie:  DC Studios will not have a specific "Hall H" panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

COMICS TO TV - From Deadline:  Starz and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unit Film & Television will produce an television series based on "Bone Parish," a horror-crime comic book series by writer Cullen Bunn and artist Jonas Scharf.  BOOM! Studios, which published the comic book, will also serve as executive producers on the TV series,

BOOM STUDIOS - From ComicsBeat:  BOOM! Studios has acquired the comic book rights for the classic Nickelodeon cartoon series, "Invader Zim," that was created by Jhonen Vasquez.  BOOM will publish new comic books and reprint old ones.

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JUNE 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Abrams for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  AMP Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Devil's Due Studios for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Drawn & Quarterly for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  HarperCollins for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal Magazines for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Hoffman International and Warrant Publishing for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Captain America" for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Massive Selects for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Midnight Factory for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000 AD for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for June 2026

From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for June 2026

JULY 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Abrams for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  American Mythology for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  AMP Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Comics! The Magazine for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Cosmic Lion for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Absolute Batman #22" for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Superman" for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Devil's Due for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Drawn & Quarterly for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dstlry Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal Magazine for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Ignition Press for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics Todd McFarlane titles for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Iron Age Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Armageddon" for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Queen in Black" titles for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Massive for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Midnight Factory for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Part-Time Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Rae Media for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000 AD for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Rekcah for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Rocketship for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Ruptura Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Scholastic for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  SHP for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Storm King Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Udon Studios for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Warrant and Hoffman for July 2026

From BleedingCool:  Wise Acre Comics for July 2026

AUGUST 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  American Mythology for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  AMP for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Asylum Press for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dstlry for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics Books for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Harper Alley for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Ignition Press for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Invader Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Armageddon" titles for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "X-Men DNX" titles for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Queen in Black" titles for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "What If" titles for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Massive for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Midnight Factory for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Reckah for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Rae Media for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  SHP Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Titan Publishing for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for August 2026

From BleedingCool:  Z2 for August 2026

SEPTEMBER 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Wonder Woman Wonder War" titles for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Avengers Armageddon" titles for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Doctor Strange" related titles for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Queen in Black" titles for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "X-Men DNX" titles for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for September 2026

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for September 2026

OCTOBER 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "DNX X-Men/Fantastic Four" titles for October 2026

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#IReadsYou Review: RED ZONE #4

RED ZONE #4 (OF 4)

AWA STUDIOS

STORY: Cullen Bunn

ART: Mike Deodato, Jr.

COLORS: Lee Loughridge

LETTERS: Steve Wands

COVER: Rahzzah

VARIANT COVER ARTIST: Michael Cho

32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (June 2023)

Rated: “Teen+”

Red Zone is a four-issue comic book miniseries from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Mike Deodato, Jr.  Published by AWA Studios, the series focuses on an American professor who must fight his way out of Russia where he lived a former life full of long-buried secrets.  Colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Steve Wands complete the series creative team.

Red Zone introduces Randall Crane, an unassuming professor of Russian and Slavic Studies at NYU.  By request, he becomes part of U. S. Army Special Forces secret extraction mission into Russia.  The target is Elena Sidorov, once a very close friend of the professor's.  What she knows makes her a high priority asset to the U.S.  When the mission goes wrong, however, Randall is alone and forced to summon the secrets of his past to save himself and Elena daughter, Nika.

As Red Zone #4 opens, Randall and Nika have sought shelter in the home of Novel Abramov, an old acquaintance of Randall's.  He lives on the outskirts of an abandoned city turned ghost town, which is the perfect place for a showdown.  Andreiko Volkov, the man who wants Crane dead, has called in the cowboy-cosplay killer, Maxim.  But hey, why not have just about everyone after Randall show up for a throw-down in a ghost town?

THE LOWDOWN:  AWA Studios marketing recently began providing me with PDF review copies of their comic book publications.  One of them is Red Zone #4, the fourth issue of the series that I've read.

Writer Cullen Bunn created an edge-of-your-seat thriller in Red Zone – right to the end.  It offers both a satisfying conclusion and a kick-ass last stand.  Bunn creates more exhilarating set pieces in each single issue than most comic books can offer in four issues.  He has given us enough insight into Randall Crane, enough to make him become someone who really intrigues readers.  Who is he?  What did he do in the past?  And what is the thing that his past has become in the present day?

In Red Zone, artist Mike Deodato, Jr. has created a page design and graphic design that presents a tapestry of thrills.  Deodato's art suggests that Crane and Nika are trapped at every turn – and they practically are.  Around each page, on the borders and edges, however, are slivers of panels that anticipate the coming drama and action.  That makes the art seem active rather than static.  Deodato throws his tapestry of static and kinetic energy at us to the end of this narrative.  If there is follow-up series, there will hopefully be more Deodato.

Red Zone #4 finishes this series with a bang, as it should.  Here, the villains do the damn thing.  They should come back, also, but, for now, their fates will make Red Zone's trade paperback collection a damn good read.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of action and espionage in comic books will want to read Red Zone.

A

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

AWA Website: https://awastudios.net/

AWA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awastudiosofficial/

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#IReadsYou Review: RED ZONE #3

RED ZONE #3 (OF 4)

AWA STUDIOS

STORY: Cullen Bunn

ART: Mike Deodato, Jr.

COLORS: Lee Loughridge

LETTERS: Steve Wands

COVER: Rahzzah

VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Mike Deodato, Jr. with Lee Loughridge

32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (May 2023)

Rated: “Teen+”

Red Zone is a four-issue comic book miniseries from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Mike Deodato, Jr.  Published by AWA Studios, the series focuses on an American professor who must fight his way out of Russia where he lived a former life full of long-buried secrets.  Colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Steve Wands complete the series creative team.

Red Zone introduces Randall Crane, an unassuming professor of Russian and Slavic Studies at NYU.  By request, he becomes part of U. S. Army Special Forces secret extraction mission into Russia.  The target is Elena Sidorov, once a very close friend of the professor's.  What she knows makes her a high priority asset to the U.S.  When the mission goes wrong, however, Randall is alone and forced to summon the secrets of his past to save himself and Elena daughter, Nika.

As Red Zone #3 opens, Randall and Nika are scurrying about the alleys and back streets of Moscow, avoiding death by gunfire from above and mechanized death from behind them.  Milena, a female assassin who was once the deadliest woman in the world, is perched somewhere above them, trying to take them out with sniper fire.  Murderer for hire, Nikita Vasiliev, is an old enemy who now wears a hydraulic suit of armor.  Hopefully, Nikita and Milena can get in each other's way before they kill Randall and Nika.

Even if they escape this pair, there are killers and spies at every step of the way.  And their one hope may not be in the condition they need him to be.

THE LOWDOWN:  AWA Studios marketing recently began providing me with PDF review copies of their comic book publications.  One of them is Red Zone #3, the third issue of the series that I've read.

Writer Cullen Bunn has certainly created an edge-of-your-seat thriller in Red Zone.  It is one of the few comic books in which I eagerly await each new issue, and this third issue does not disappoint.  Bunn creates more exhilarating set pieces in a single issue than most comic books can offer in four issues.

In Red Zone, artist Mike Deodato, Jr. has created a page design and graphic design that presents a tapestry of thrills.  His illustrative style in Red Zone is similar to the design artist B. Krigstein used for the classic EC Comics short story “Master Race” (Impact, April 1955).  Deodato creates the visual suggestion that Crane and Nika are trapped at every turn – and they practically are.  Around each page, on the borders and edges, however, are slivers of panels that anticipate the coming drama and action.  It makes the art seems active rather than static.

The first issue of Red Zone was an excellent introduction to the series.  The second issue was like an assurance that the first issue was no fluke.  Red Zone #3 will make readers desperate to come back for more of this fine series.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of action and espionage in comic books will want to read Red Zone.

A

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

AWA Website: https://awastudios.net/

AWA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awastudiosofficial/

AWA Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWA_Studios

AWA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awastudiosofficial

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#IReadsYou Review: RED ZONE #2

RED ZONE #2 (OF 4)

AWA STUDIOS

STORY: Cullen Bunn

ART: Mike Deodato, Jr.

COLORS: Lee Loughridge

LETTERS: Steve Wands

COVER: Rahzzah

VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Mike Deodato, Jr. with Lee Loughridge

32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (April 2023)

Rated: “Teen+”

Red Zone is a new four-issue comic book miniseries from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Mike Deodato, Jr.  Published by AWA Studios, the series focuses on an American professor who must fight his way out of Russia where he lived a former life full of long-buried secrets.  Colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Steve Wands complete the series creative team.

Red Zone introduces Randall Crane, an unassuming professor of Russian and Slavic Studies at NYU.  By request, he becomes part of U. S. Army Special Forces secret extraction mission into Russia.  The target is Elena Sidorov, once a very close friend of the professor's.  What she knows makes her a high priority asset to the U.S.  When the mission goes wrong, however, Randall is alone and forced to summon the secrets of his past.

Red Zone #2 opens in the wake of the extraction team disaster.  Now, Crane has to use his “particular set of skills” if he and Nika are to survive.  Who is Nika?  She is the daughter of the old friend he was supposed to rescue.  Yeah, Crane has a lot of old friends … and old enemies, and they are coming so fast and furious that Crane and Nika may go from the red zone to the dead zone.

THE LOWDOWN:  AWA Studios marketing recently began providing me with PDF review copies of their comic book publications.  My second PDF is Red Zone #2.

The thriller is a popular genre, but this genre and its sub-genres are filled will misfires and failures.  Film thrillers featuring big guys with big guns – from police special units to military special units and diplomatic special teams – fill the ranks of direct-to-DVD or direct to pay TV releases.  It's not easy to get this genre right.

Writer Cullen Bunn gets it right with Red Zone.  He sprinkles this second issue with menacing new characters and questionable allies, and the surprises are... well, quite surprising.  Bunn uses every act of violence to make Randall Crane more mysterious and more intriguing, and in the end, that is as good for the narrative as any action scene.

The page and graphic design that artist Mike Deodato, Jr. uses for these first two issues of Red Zone are similar to the design artist B. Krigstein used for the classic EC Comics short story “Master Race” (Impact, April 1955).  Deodato creates the visual suggestion that Crane and Nika are trapped at every turn – and they practically are.  Around each page, on the borders and edges, however, are slivers of panels that anticipate the coming drama and action.  It makes the art seems active rather than static.

This first issue of Red Zone is an excellent introduction to the series, and I think it will make readers want to come back.  Red Zone #2 is like an assurance that the first issue is no fluke.  Red Zone is the real deal in thrillers, and you will want feel those thrilling sensations, dear readers.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of action and espionage in comic books will want to read Red Zone.

A

★★★★ out of 4 stars

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

AWA Website: https://awastudios.net/

AWA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awastudiosofficial/

AWA Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWA_Studios

AWA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awastudiosofficial

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#IReadsYou Review: RED ZONE #1

RED ZONE #1 (OF 4)

AWA STUDIOS

STORY: Cullen Bunn

ART: Mike Deodato, Jr.

COLORS: Lee Loughridge

LETTERS: Steve Wands

COVER: Rahzzah

VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Mike Deodato, Jr. with Lee Loughridge

32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (March 2023)

Rated: “Teen+”

Red Zone is a new four-issue comic book miniseries from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Mike Deodato, Jr.  Published by AWA Studios, the series focuses on an American professor who must fight his way out of Russia where he lived a former life full of long-buried secrets.  Colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Steve Wands complete the series creative team.

Red Zone #1 introduces Randall Crane, an unassuming professor of Russian and Slavic Studies at NYU.  After one of his classes, he gets a visit from Captain Simon Crow of the United States Army Special Forces.  Crow tells Crane that the U.S. government is calling the professor in for a secret international mission in Russia.

Crow is leading a five-man extraction team, and their target is Elena Sidorov, a former Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Moscow Ballet.  What she knows makes her a high priority asset to the U.S., and she has specifically asked that Randall, once a close friend of hers, accompany the team.  Not long into the mission in St. Petersburg, there are complications, and before he knows it, Randall is alone and forced to summon the secrets of his past.

THE LOWDOWN:  AWA Studios marketing recently began providing me with PDF review copies of their comic book publications.  My first PDF is Red Zone #1.

The characters, setting, plot, mood, drama, and action that writer Cullen Bunn offers reminds me of one of my all-time favorite action movies, director John Frankenheimer's 1998 film, Ronin, starring Robert De Niro and Jean Reno.  The suspense, intrigue, shadowy characters, and the mission disaster: Bunn spins an espionage thriller that effectively works in the comic book medium.  Bunn offers that thrilling slow burn the draws the reader into the narrative – just in time for the explosion.

Artist Mike Deodato, Jr. has refined his graphical and drawing style into a kind of photo-realism similar to that of Bryan Hitch's.  It perfectly serves the moody and mysterious international thriller that is Red Zone #1.  Lee Loughridge's skillful coloring adds layer upon layer of atmosphere, and Steve Wands' lettering and effects capture the edginess of this first issue.

This first issue of Red Zone is an excellent introduction to the series, and it definitely makes me want to return for more.  I highly recommend it to anyone looking for really good comic books in general, regardless of genre, dear readers.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of action and espionage in comic books will want to read Red Zone.

A

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

AWA Website: https://awastudios.net/

AWA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awastudiosofficial/

AWA Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWA_Studios

AWA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awastudiosofficial

The text is copyright © 2023 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this blog or site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.

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I Reads You Juniors: February 2023 - Update #42

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

You can support Leroy via Paypal or on Patreon.

NEWS:

EN MEMORIAM - From Deadline:  The manga and anime creator, Leiji Matsumoto, has died at the age of 85, Monday, February 15, 2023.  Matsumoto directed the legendary Japanese anime series, "Space Battleship Yamato" (1974-75), which is also known as "Star Blazers."  He wrote and drew the manga, "Galaxy Express 999" (1977-81) and "Space Pirate Captain Harlock," to name a few. Matsumoto supervised the creation of several music videos for the French recording artists, the duo known as "Daft Punk," set to music from their 2001 album, "Discovery."

SONY MARVEL U - From ScreenRant:  Series star Tom Hardy says that "Venom 3" is officially in pre-production.

COMICS - From TCJ:  Dan DiDio, publisher of Frank Miller Presents and former DC Comics boss, talks to "The Comics Journal."

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  In the wake of the debut of the Disney Channel series, "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," reprint trade collections and back issues of the Marvel Comics' series of the same title are hot. So much for "Go woke, go broke."

CULLEN BUNNWORLD - From BleedingCool:  Master of horror comics, writer Cullen Bunn, is dropping two new horror comic book series in May.  "Lamentation" at Oni Press and "Ghostlore" at BOOM! Studios.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From Variety:  Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige talks about the studio's upcoming film slate.

DC STUDIOS - From THR:  Director Todd Phillips shares a first-look at singer-actress image of Lady Gaga as "Harley Quinn" in the upcoming film, "Joker: Folie à deux."

MARVEL/SONY - From Deadline:  Actor John Leguizamo talks about losing the role of "The Vulture" in Sony/Marvel's "Spider-Man: Homecoming."

DC STUDIOS - From Deadline:  Warner Bros. Pictures debuts a trailer for "The Flash," which is due June 16th.

DC ANIMATION - From DCBlog: Screenwriter Josie Campbell talks about the recently released animated Blu-ray movie, "Legion of Super-Heroes."

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Tom Taylor talks about taking Jon Kent into the world of "Injustice" in the upcoming comic book series, "Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent."

From DCBlog:  Alex Jaffe of "DC Blog" interviews writer Jeremy Adams about the upcoming arc in "The Flash," entitled "One Minute War."

DC STUDIOS - From Deadline:  Warner Bros. has released a new poster for its upcoming superhero flick, "The Flash."  The film is due in theaters on June 16, 2023.

COMICS TO FILM - From IndieWire:  Director of the upcoming "Cocaine Bear," Elizabeth Banks says she once made a pitch to direct "Thor: Ragnarok," but she never heard back from Marvel Studios.  She also had a pitch for a Catwoman movie.

EN MEMORIAM - From CBR:  Comic book artist, Lee Moder, has died at the age of 53 on or around January 15, 2023.  He was best known for creating Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl with writer Geoff Johns, the star of the series "Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E."  He also drew "Wonder Woman" and "Legion of Super-Heroes" for DC and "X-Force" for Marvel Comics.  He also created the vampire comic book, "Shinku" with Ron Marz for Image Comics

MARVEL - From CBR:  The great cartoonist and comics creator, Ho Che Anderson, talks about the cancellation of "Luke Cage: City of Fire" in this wide-ranging interview.

DC ANIMATION - From Deadline:  "Abbot Elementary's" Quinta Brunson will voice "Hawkgirl" and Tyler James Williams will voice "Hawkman" in the upcoming animated Valentine's special, "Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special." The special will debut Feb. 9th on HBO Max.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog: Writer Morgan Hampton talks about bringing Cyborg into the 21st century in the new "Dawn of DC" May 2023 launch, "Cyborg."

DC STUDIOS - From Deadline:  DC Studios' co-CEO Peter Safran says that the cancelled "Batgirl" film was "not releasable."  He says that he wants to be "back in business" with the film's creative talent.

COMICS TO TV - From Deadline:  Amazon Studios is developing a deal to adapt writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips comic books series, "Criminal," into a TV series.  Brubaker will serve as head writer and executive producer.

DC STUDIOS - From THR:  James Mangold, director of the upcoming "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" and previous "Logan," is in early talks to direct DC Studios' just announced "Swamp Thing" film.

MANGA TO TV - From CBR:  Netflix has announced that its live-action series adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's legendary manga, "One Piece," will debut later this year (2023).

DC STUDIOS - From YouTube:  Here is DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn's video announcement about Chapter One: Gods and Monsters of the new DC Studios film and TV slate.

From DCBlog:  Here is a run down on the next generation of DC Comics movies and television, according to DC Studios co-bosses, James Gunn and Peter Safran.  Chapter One (not Phase One) is entitled "Gods and Monsters."

From DCBlog:  DC Studios Co-Chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran talk about building a new DC Universe.

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JANUARY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Band of Bards for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Black Mask Studios Entertainment

From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainent for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for January 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  AWA for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Spider-Man" and "Dark Web" for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Developments Ltd for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Silver Sprocket Press for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Storm King Productions, Inc. for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for February 2023

MARCH 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Asylum Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Band of Bards for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents LLC for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for March 2023

APRIL 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Captain America: Cold War event solicitations for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Sins of Sinister" solicitations and checklist for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Publishing for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment LLC for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for April 2023

MAY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for May 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for May 2023

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I Reads You Juniors: January 2023 - Update #50

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

You can support Leroy via Paypal or on Patreon.

NEWS:

DC STUDIOS - From YouTube:  Here is DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn's video announcement about Chapter One: Gods and Monsters of the new DC Studios film and TV slate.

From DCBlog:  Here is a run down on the next generation of DC Comics movies and television, according to DC Studios co-bosses, James Gunn and Peter Safran.  Chapter One (not Phase One) is entitled "Gods and Monsters."

From DCBlog:  DC Studios Co-Chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran talk about building a new DC Universe.

DC COMICS - From CBR:  Writer Mark Waid explains why DC Comics' latest event comic book series, "Lazarus Planet," focuses on Damian Wayne/Robin.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Josh Trujillo talks about the six-issue, Blue Beetle limited series, "Blue Beetle: Graduation Day."

MARVEL STUDIOS - From Variety:  Actor Stephen Dorff, who starred in the 1998 "Blade" film as the villain, "Deacon Frost," is criticizing Marvel Studios again and mocking its current attempt at rebooting the "Blade" film franchise.

OSCARS - From DigitalSpy:  Angela Bassett becomes the first actor in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film to earn an Oscar nomination in an acting category. Bassett was nomination for "Best Supporting Actress" for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" at the 2023 / 95th Academy Awards.

From BatmanNews:  Director Matt Reeves' "The Batman" received 3 nominations at the 2023 / 95th Academy Awards.  The categories were "Sound Design," "Make-Up & Hairstylying," and "Visual Effects."

DC STUDIOS - From Deadline:  Social media rumors suggest that actor Jason Momoa will stop playing DC Comics character, "Aquaman." in film so that he can start playing another DC character, "Lobo."  Momoa seems to hint that he could play more than one role...

IDW - From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing will publish a new comic book starring the late Dave Stevens' comic book character, "The Rocketeer."  The one-shot, entitled "The Rocketeer," will feature the work of Adam Hughes and Jae Lee and will be edited by Scott Dunbier.

COMIXOLOGY - From BleedingCool:  As part of major layoffs at Amazon, reports indicate that 50 percent to 75 percent of the staff at digital comics company, comiXology, has been laid off (fired).

EN MEMORIAM - From BleedingCool:  Apparently on comic book artist, Jason Pearson, died at the age of 52, Monday, December 19, 2022.  According to his family, he passed away of a heart attack.  Pearson was best known for his creator-owned comic book, "Body Bags."  He also drew, Batman, Deadlpool, and X-Men comic books, to name a few.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Prolific comic book writer, Cullen Bunn, is launching his own horror imprint, "Outer Shadows," via Outland Entertainment.  It will publish comics, games, and prose fiction.

MARVEL - From GameSpot:  The X-Men's Storm returns to her punk rock days in a new five-issue miniseries from 1980s "X-Men" editor, writer Ann Nocenti, and artist Sid Kotian, who drew Chris Claremont's recent "Gambit" miniseries.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  DC Comics prepares readers for the "Dawn of DC" in this article.

IMAGE - From CBR: The site offers a profile of Mark Millar/Netflix's upcoming crossover event, "Big Game," that will involve 24 different comic book/media franchises that Millar has created, from "Kick-Ass" to Kingsman.

DC STUDIOS - From Variety:  The rise and fall of Dwayne Johnson and "Black Adam" at Warner Bros. Discovery.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner are planning to revive their comic book series, "Painkiller Jane," in 2023.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  A Pennsylvania man allegedly killed his wife because she would not support him opening a comic book store...

DC STUDIOS - From GameSpot:  Director Patty Jenkins talks about the "Wonder Woman 3" situation, by which she means that her idea for the film was rejected on the way to the film being cancelled.

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DECEMBER 2022 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Action Lab for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Bad Kids Press for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Bad Moon Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Cold War" event for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for December 20211

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  WhatNot Publishing for December 2022

From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for December 2022

JANUARY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Band of Bards for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Black Mask Studios Entertainment

From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainent for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for January 2023

From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for January 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  AWA for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Spider-Man" and "Dark Web" for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Developments Ltd for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Silver Sprocket Press for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Storm King Productions, Inc. for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for February 2023

From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for February 2023

MARCH 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Asylum Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Band of Bards for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents LLC for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for March 2023

From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for March 2023

APRIL 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Captain America: Cold War event solicitations for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Sins of Sinister" solicitations and checklist for April 2023

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2023

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