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Variety: Epix has renewed "Pennyworth" for a second season. The series is inspired by Batman's butler/partner Alfred Pennyworth.
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THR: TV super-producer, Greg Berlanti, is developing two DC Comics-inspired TV series for WarnerMedia's streaming service, HBO Max. One is a new take on "Green Lantern" and the other is an anthology series, "Strange Adventures," named after the venerable DC Comics' anthology.
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Newsarama: February 2020 sees the release of an X-Men/Fantastic Four miniseries.
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THR: "Joker" passes "Deadpool" has the highest grossing R-rated film of all time.
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Deadline: The CW has announced that it has picked up both "Batwoman" and "Catwoman" for an additional 9 episodes which will give both series a full season order of 22 episodes.
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ComicBook: Alex Ross will launch and curate a new Marvel Comics anthology that will be entitled, simply "Marvel." Ross and Dan Brereton will provide series covers.
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Deadline: Freeform has opted not to renew "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger."
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WhatsOn: Netflix will debut it "Original Series" anime "Levius" in November. The series is based on the manga of the same title.
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THR: It is official (apparently) that Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb will leave the company by Thanksgiving.
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Newsarama: Netflix releases a teaser for its new CGI animated series, "Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045," which is based on characters and situated introduced in the manga, "Ghost in the Shell."
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ANN: Seven Seas Entertainment announces new manga licenses, including the "Sazan & Comet Girl" manga.
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Newsarama: Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque are bringing "American Vampire" back for a final volume, via the "Black Label" imprint.
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Variety: The changes at Marvel Studios may mean the end of Jeph Loeb's time as head of Marvel TV.
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BleedingCool: This is the first official trailer for "Bloodshot," Sony Picture's adaptation of the Valiant Comics' title, "Bloodshot." The film stars Vin Diesel.
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THR: Apparently, Jared Leto, who played the "Joker" in the film, "Suicide Squad," tried to sabotage Todd Phillips' recent hit film, "Joker," with Joaquin Phoenix as Joker.
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THR: Troy Patterson of "The New Yorker" reviews HBO's "Watchmen."
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THR: Michael Giacchino, who provided the musical score for both of Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man" films, will provide the musical score for Matt Reeves, "The Batman."
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Newsarama: DC Comics introduces a new format, "Prestige Plus."
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Newsarama: Mike Mignola has announced that he is working on a live-action TV series, "The Forever House," which will features stories based on folklore from around the world.
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TheWrap: Halle Berry, who played Catwoman in 2004, sends new Catwoman, Zoe Kravitz, a shout-out via Twitter.
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Variety: Paul Dano is in talks to play "The Riddler" in "The Batman" film.
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BleedingCool: Image Comics is planning a line of creator-led imprints, similar to what DC Comics does with "Wonder Comics" (Brian Michael Bendis) and Hill House (Joe Hill).
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Deadline: Jeff Smith's comic book, "Bone," will finally get its long-waited animated treatment, as an animated series on Netflix.
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Deadline: Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Jonah Hill is reportedly no longer in talks to play a villain in Matt Reeves' "The Batman."
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Newsarama: Kevin Feige will oversee a restructured/reunified Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios.
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Thrillist: The 21 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Series Ever, according to Thrillist.
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Deadline: The female character, Shriek, will join Carnage in Sony's "Venom 2," which is due Oct. 2, 2020.
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TheWrap: Zoe Kravitz has been cast in Matt Reeves' "The Batman" which begins filming in January 2020.
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CBB: In "Sorry, Not Sorry," writer Philip Schweier talks about the response to comics criticism and reviews.
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PRNewswire: Saturday, October 26, 2019, fans can get free comics for Halloween from participating comic book shops. It's "Halloween ComicFest!"
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BBC: A look at Marvel's past 80 years.
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WABC: An interview with Marvel Entertainment's Joe Quesada.
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Newsarama: The site offers a preview of 10 images from "Legion of Super-Heroes #1, which arrives in stores Nov. 6th, 2019.
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Newsarama: Artist Andre Lima Araujo says that he and writer Brian Michael Bendis are developing a creator owned title for Bendis' "Jinxworld" line, currently at DC Comics.
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ComicBook: There is yet another "My Hero Academia" manga, "My Hero Academia: Team Up Mission."
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TVLine: See the first superhero group photo from The CW's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" story line that crosses through the network's superhero TV series, beginning with "Arrow."
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Newsarama: Veteran inker Mike DeCarlo is in dire financial distress and needs help.
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BleedingCool: More gossip about DC Comics "5G" event. Rumors say Wonder Woman will be the first major hero to die or be replaced.
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BleedingCool: One of the NYCC 2019 panels was “Comics and Hollywood: What Comic Creators Need to Know Now”.
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Variety: Actor, comedian, and game show host, Wayne Brady, will have a recurring role on The CW's "Black Lightning." He will reportedly play a "super-solider" named Tyson "Gravedigger" Spikes.
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Truthout: The article talks about veteran voice actor, Vic Mignogna (Fullmetal Alchemist, RWBY) who has been accused of sexual misconduct, and the accusations, lawsuits, fan support, and #MeToo implications surrounding him.
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CBR: Hanna Collins lists 10 things comic books can learn from manga.
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Newsarama: The new film, "Joker," continues to storm October box office records. It now has the biggest October Monday and Tuesday in terms of money made at the box office on those two days.
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CriticalHit: The 14 biggest comic book announcements at New York Comic Con 2019.
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Deadline: Peter Bart writes: How Jack Nicholson’s Batman Freak-Out Helped Build The Mythology Behind ‘Joker’
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Newsarama: Beloved actor and Monty Python alum, John Cleese, will make a rare comic book convention appearance at Planet Comicon Kansas City on March 20th and 21st, 2020. The convention runs from Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2020.
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TheWrap: Marvel TV is producing a TV series, "Helstrom," based on Marvel Comics' "Helstrom" comic book. Tom Austen and Sydney Lemmon will star.
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TheAtlantic: The magazines profiles "Batman: The Killing Joke," the 1988 one-shot comic book by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland that obviously influenced Todd Phillips' "Joker" film.
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Variety: Aquaman director James Wan has signed on to co-produce the TV adaptation of the Italian comics series, "Dylan Dog," with Italian comics publisher, Sergio Bonelli Editore.
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Newsarama: The Society of Illustrators will be highlighting the Marvel artwork of Joe Quesada in an upcoming exhibit at their New York City headqaurters. The exhibition is scheduled to open October 15, 2019.
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RSN: Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore, says Todd Phillips' film is about the America that gave us President Donald Trump.
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TheGuardian: Legendary, Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese says that Marvel Studios films are "not cinema" and likens them to theme park rides.
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THR: Some directors take issue with Martin Scorsese's "Marvel movies" comments.
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BleedingCool: Writer Benjamin Percy and artist Adam Kubert will relaunch "Wolverine" as part of "Dawn of X" Wave 2.
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Newsarama: Here is a preview of "Teen Titans: Beast Boy," the follow-up to "Teen Titans: Raven."
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Newsarama: It's official. Chris Claremont will be doing more work for Marvel in 2020, including a secret X-Men project.
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TheNewYorker: From September: "The Debt That All Cartoonists Owe to 'Peanuts'" by Chris War.
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Newsarama: The winners of the 2019 Harvey Awards have been announced. "Hey Kiddo" by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Scholastic Graphix) is named "Book of the Year."
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Variety: AMC has renewed "The Walking Dead" for an 11th season. Actress Lauren Cohan ("Maggie Greene") is returning to the series.
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Newsarama: Marvel Comics has announces a new "Star Wars" ongoing series that takes place between the events depicted in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi." Charles Soule will write; Jesus Saiz will draw.
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BleedingCool: Chris Claremont in talks with Marvel Comics to writer a new "X-Men" project with Salvador Larroca as artist.
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THR: MSNBC journalist and author, Rachel Maddow, is joining The CW's "Batwoman" in a voice role, that of "Vesper Fairchild," a radio personality.
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Newsarama: 2020 will see the launch on a new "Thor" ongoing title from writer Donny Cates and artist Nic Klein.
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YahooEntertainment: When it debuts on Sun., October 6th on The CW, the new comic book TV series, "Batwoman," will feature the first openly gay superhero (Batwoman) played by an openly gay actress (Australia's Ruby Rose).
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Deadline: "Black Panther" director, Ryan Coogler, has signed on to produce Legendary's screen adaptation of the Image Comics' title, "Bitter Root."
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Variety: Dave Gibbons' ("Watchmen," "The Secret Service") comic book, "Treatment," has had its content rights optioned.
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WeGotThisCovered: Emma Tillinger Koskoff, one of the producers of "Joker," says that she cannot watch comic book movies.
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BleedingCool: Two years after its debut, Batman: Creature of the Night #4 may finally arrive in November 2019.
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Newsarama: IDW Publishing hires and re-hires five people for its rebuilding phase.
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Newsarama: Ava DuVernay is developing Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli's DC/Vertigo comic book, DMZ, for the HBO Max streaming service.
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Newsarama: Warner Bros. releases the first full trailer for "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)."
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TheBeat: An hour-long video interview with "Love and Rockets'" Jaime Hernandez.
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Newsarama: Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Pfeiffer thinks that her "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" co-star, Elle Fanning, would make a good "Catwoman" for Robert Pattinson's "The Batman."
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CBR: The legend of the 1950s "Batman" comic book (Batman #165) the Kenner Batman action figure line.
OCTOBER 2019 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
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Newsarama: AC Comics for October 2019
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BleedingCool: Ahoy Comics for October 2019
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BleedingCool: Albatross Funnybooks for October 2019
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BleedingCool: Antarctic Press for October 2019
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Newsarama: BOOM! Studios for October 2019
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BleedingCool: Dark Horse Comics for October 2019
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Newsarama: DC Comics for October 2019
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Newsarama: Hero Tomorrow for October 2019
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Newsarama: IDW Publishing for October 2019
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BleedingCool: Image Comics for October 2019
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BleedingCool: Keenspot Entertainment for October 2019
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Newsarama: Lion Forge for October 2019
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Newsarama: Mad Cave Studios for October 2019
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Newsarama: Marvel Comics for October 2019
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Newsarama: Oni Press for October 2019
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Newsarama: Scout Comics for October 2019
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Newsarama: Titan Comics for October 2019
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Newsarama: Valiant Comics for October 2019
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Newsarama: Vault Comics for October 2019
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Newsarama: VIZ Media for October 2019
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Newsarama: A Wave Blue World for October 2019
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Newsarama: Yen Press for October 2019
HALLOWEEN COMICFEST 2019:
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Newsarama: 28 comic book titles for the industry's fall event taking place Saturday, October 26, 2019 at participating comic shops worldwide.
DC's HILL HOUSE COMICS Debut Solicitations:
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Newsarama: These are the solicitations for DC Comics' "Hill House Comics" group overseen by Joe Hill. The line is scheduled to kick off October 30, 2019 with "Basketful of Heads #1."
NOVEMBER 2019 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
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BleedingCool: Ablaze for November 2019
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BleedingCool: Action Lab for Novmeber 2019
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BleedingCool: Aftershock Comics for November 2019
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Newsarama: Ahoy Comics for November 2019
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Newsarama: Archie Comics for November 2019
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Newsarama: BOOM Studios for November 2019
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Newsarama: DC Comics for November 2019
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BleedingCool: Dynamite Entertainment for November 2019
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Newsarama: Fantagraphics Books for November 2019
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BleedingCool: Image Comics for November 2019
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Newsarama: Lion Forge for November 2019
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Newsarama: Mad Cave Studios for November 2019
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Newsarama: Marvel Comics for November 2019
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BleedingCool: Oni Press for November 2019
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Newsarama: Scout Comics for November 2019
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BleedingCool: Source Point Press for November 2019
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BleedingCool: Titan Comics for November 2019
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Newsarama: Valiant Entertainment for November 2019
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Newsarama: Vault Comics for November 2019
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Newsarama: VIZ Media for November 2019
NOVEMBER 2019 "ADVANCED" COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
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Newsarama: DC Comics advanced solicitations for November 2019 (for acetate covers)
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Newsarama: "Dawn of X" for November 2019
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BleedingCool: DC Comics for 2019 with some guessing on the site's part
DECEMBER 2019 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
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Newsarama: Antarctic Press for December 2019
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Newsarama: Archie Comics for December 2019
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Newsarama: DC Comics for December 2019
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Newsarama: Image Comics for December 2019
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Newsarama: Marvel Comics for December 2019
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BleedingCool: Oni Press for December 2019
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Newsarama: Red 5 for Comics for December 2019
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Newsarama: Scout Comics for December 2019
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BleedingCool: Storm King Productions for December 2019
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Newsarama: Valiant Entertainment for December 2019
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BleedingCool: VIZ Media for December 2019
JANUARY 2020 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
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Newsarama: Ahoy Comics for January 2020
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BleedingCool: Amigo Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Antarctic Press for January 2020
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Newsarama: Archie Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Black Mask Studios for January 2020
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BleedingCool: BOOM! Studios for January 2020
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BleedingCool: Dark Horse Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: DC Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Dynamite Entertainment for January 2020
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Newsarama: Fantagraphics Books for January 2020
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Newsarama: HarperCollins for January 2020
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Newsarama: Humanoids for January 2020
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BleedingCool: IDW Publishing for January 2020
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Newsarama: Mad Cave Studios for January 2020
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Newsarama: Marvel Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Oni Press for January 2020
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Newsarama: Red 5 Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Scout Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Seven Seas Entertainment for January 2020
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BleedingCool: Source Point Press for January 2020
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Newsarama: Titans Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Valiant Entertainment for January 2020
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Newsarama: Vault Comics for January 2020
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Newsarama: Vertical Comics solicitations for January 2020
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Newsarama: Yen Press for January 2020
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