Showing posts with label Tom Taylor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tom Taylor. Show all posts

Thursday, April 30, 2026

I Reads You Juniors: April 2026 - UPDATE #40

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

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NEWS:

EN MEMORIAM - From Marvel:  Comic book writer and editor, Gerry Conway, has died at the age of 73.  Conway is best known for co-creating such Marvel Comics characters as "The Punisher," "Ben Reilly" (The Spider-Man clone), and the first "Ms. Marvel" (Carol Danvers).  For DC Comics, Conway created "Firestorm," "Jason Todd,/Robin," "Killer Croc," and Power Girl, to name just a few of the many DC characters he created.  Conway also wrote the first modern day intercompany crossover, "Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man" (March 1976). He also briefly served as Marvel's "Editor-in-Chief."  Conway was also a prolific television writer, and served as writer-producer on the NBC's "Law & Order" franchise from 1999 to 2006.

From BleedingCool:  Comic book writer and healthcare journalist and professional, Lew Strazewski, has died at the age of 71, Monday, April 27, 2026.  Stazewski is best known for his comic book writing for several publishers, most specifically DC Comics and Malibu.  He wrote The Flash, JSA, and Starman for DC Comics.  Strazewski was one of the architects of Malibu Comics' "Ultraverse," where he co-created "Prime" and "Prototype."
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AWARDS - From ECBACCECBACC - the "East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention" has announced the nominations for the "Glyph Comics Award 2026" in nine categories. The winners will be announced Saturday, May 9, 2026, which is a week before ECBACC 2026 takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Tom Taylor talks about his current stint on "Detective Comics" and on "C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table" with artist/co-creator, Daniele Di Nicuolo.

DC STUDIOS - From DeadlineDC Studios has released the first official teaser trailer for the body-horror film, "Clayface," which features the classic Batman villain.  Tom Rhys Harries stars as "Matt Hagen/Clayface."  Oscar-nominee Naomi Ackie and Max Minghhella also star in the film.  The film is due October 23, 2026.

From WorldofReel:  Sexy actor, Charles Dance, has been cast as "Christopher Dent" in "The Batman II," which is apparently due in late 2027.
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MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has initiated a round of layoffs at Disney that have cost 1000 employees their jobs.  This also effects Marvel Studios and Marvel Comics, and Rich Johnston of "Bleeding Cool" talked to someone at Marvel about it.

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics undergoes layoffs, as part of the larger layoffs at Disney that has seen 1000 people let go.  Marvel Comics senior editors:  Lauren Bisom, Devin Lewis, and Darren Shan are among those let go this week.  Timothy Cheng, Marvel's Executive Director of Communications, is also leaving after years with Marvel.

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EC COMICS - From Fangoria:  The streaming service, Shudder, will begin streaming all seven seasons of HBO's horror anthology television series, "Tales from the Crypt" (1989-96), beginning May 1st, 2026.  The series was based on the EC Comics anthology series, "Tales from the Crypt" (1950-55), which was created by EC publisher, William Gaines, and writer-artist-editor, Al Feldstein.  Gaines and TV writer, Steven Dodd, created the HBO series. 

DC STUDIOS - From WorldofReel:  This summer's "Supergirl" film has already gone through eight test screenings and numerous changes. So far, the word is that reaction about the film has been mixed.

DC COMICS/MARVEL - From DCBlog:  Writer CRC Payne talks about his work on "DC/Marvel: Supergirl/Blade."

From BleedingCool:  The DC Comics/Marvel crossover digital comics, "DC/Marvel: Supergirl/Blade #1" will be available for free on the "DC Go" app at "DC Infinite Universe" tomorrow (April 8th. 2026).

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics' "Supergirl" and Marvel Comics' "Blade" will team up on a digital-first comic book available at the "DC Infinite Universe" platform later this year (2026).  It will then be collected in print in a collection of DC/Marvel crossover comic books that will be available in trade paperback and hardcover editions.
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MANGA TO ANIME - From GhostintheShellBandai Namco Filmworks has released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming anime series, "The Ghost in the Shell," which you can see at YouTube.  It is a new adaptation of the original manga, "Ghost in the Shell," by Masamune Shirow.  Also released was a new key visual, featuring "Major Motoko Kusanagi," and the walking tank, "Fuchikoma." Animated by Science Saru, this anime series will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in July.

EN MEMORIAM - From ComicsBeat:  Belgian cartoonist, Hermann Huppen (best known by his penname, "Hermann"), has died at the age of 87, Sunday, March 22, 2026.  Hermann was best known for his science fiction comic book series, "Jeremiah," which was serialized in several European comics magazines, including the Serbian "Strip art" and France's "Metal Hurlant," from 1979 to the present.  "Jeremiah" was loosely adapted into the "Showtime" sci-fi television series, "Jeremiah."

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MARCH 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics Books for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Hermes Press for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Ignition Press for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics' "Energon Universe" for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics' " Spawn Universe" titles for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  The Lab for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Armageddon" titles for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Death Spiral" titles for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Ultimate Comics" titles for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "X-Men" titles for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Massive Publishing for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Midnight Factory titles for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press "Absolute Archie Comics" titles for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Prana for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  SHP Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Udon Studios for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for March 2026
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for March 2026

APRIL 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Superman" titles for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Drawn & Quarterly for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics Books for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  HarperCollins for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Spider-Man" and "Venom" titles for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "X-Men" titles for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics' "Energon" titles for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Ghost Machine" titles for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Invader Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Massive Publishing for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Prana for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Udon Studios for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for April 2026
From BleedingCool:  Warrant Publishing Company for April 2026

MAY 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea Comics for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Ignition Press for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Invader Comics for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Drawn & Quarterly for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000 AD for May 2026
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for May 2026

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

JULY 2026 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea 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:  Dynamite Entertainment for July 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for July 2026
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics Todd McFarlane titles 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:  Rebellion/2000 AD for July 2026
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for July 2026

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Monday, February 9, 2026

DC Comics from Lunar Distributors for February 11, 2026

DC COMICS:

Absolute Batman #14 (2nd Printing Cover A Nick Dragotta), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Batman #14 (2nd Printing Cover B Gerald Parel Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Batman #15 (2nd Printing Cover A Nick Dragotta, $4.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Batman #15 (2nd Printing Cover B Gabriele Dell'Otto Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Batman #15 (2nd Printing Cover C Nick Dragotta Foil Variant), $7.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Batman #15 (2nd Printing Cover D Jock Foil Variant), $7.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Batman #15 (2nd Printing Cover E Ben Oliver Foil Variant), $7.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Batman #15 (2nd Printing Cover F Jock & Brian Bolland Foil Variant), $7.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Mattia De Iulis), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Hayden Sherman Card Stock Variant), $6.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 (One Shot)(Cover C Haining Card Stock Variant), $6.99 (find on eBay)
Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 (One Shot)(Cover D Denys Cowan Card Stock Variant), $6.99 (find on eBay)
Action Comics #1095 (Cover A Ryan Sook), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Action Comics #1095 (Cover B Chris Sprouse Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Action Comics #1095 (Cover C Juni Ba Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Adventures Of Superman Book Of El #6 (Of 12)(Cover A Scott Godlewski), $3.99 (find on eBay)
Adventures Of Superman Book Of El #6 (Of 12)(Cover B Will Conrad Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Adventures Of Superman Book Of El #6 (Of 12)(Cover C Lucio Parrillo Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Adventures Of Superman Book Of El #6 (Of 12)(Cover D Megan Huang Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Aquaman #11 (2nd Printing Cover A Gleb Melnikov)(DC K.O.), $3.99 (find on eBay)
Aquaman #14 (Cover A John Timms), $3.99 (find on eBay)
Aquaman #14 (Cover B Nathan Szerdy Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Aquaman #14 (Cover C Ozgur Yildirim Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Aquaman #14 (Cover D Saowee Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Batman And Robin #30 (Cover A Nimit Malavia), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Batman And Robin #30 (Cover B Guillem March Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Batman And Robin #30 (Cover C Brian Bolland Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Batman Detective Comics (2024) Volume 2 Elixir HC, $29.99
Batman Detective Comics (2024) Volume 2 Elixir TP, $19.99
Bleeding Hearts #1 (Cover A Stipan Morian), $3.99 (find on eBay)
Bleeding Hearts #1 (Cover B Jae Lee Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Bleeding Hearts #1 (Cover C Nick Dragotta Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Bleeding Hearts #1 (Cover D Chris Bachalo Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Bleeding Hearts #1 (Cover E Alvaro Martinez Bueno Connecting Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Bleeding Hearts #1 (Cover F Stipan Morian Foil Variant), $6.99 (find on eBay)
C.O.R.T. Children Of The Round Table #6 (Of 6)(Cover A Daniele Di Nicuolo), $3.99 (find on eBay)
C.O.R.T. Children Of The Round Table #6 (Of 6)(Cover B Tirso Cons Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
DC Finest Green Arrow The Trial Of Oliver Queen TP, $39.99
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover A Javier Fernandez Acetate Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover B Daniel Warren Johnson Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover C Mike Del Mundo Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover D Rafael Albuquerque Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover E Jeff Spokes Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover F Aaron Bartling Darkseid Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover G Dan Mora Bracket Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover H Ben Oliver Face-Off Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover I Dan Mora DC AEW Cameo Card Stock Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover J Javier Fernandez Foil Variant), $7.99 (find on eBay)
DC K.O. #4 (Of 5)(Cover K Guillem March Card Stock Variant), AR (find on eBay)
Green Lantern Corps #13 (Cover A Fernando Pasarin & Oclair Albert), $3.99 (find on eBay)
Green Lantern Corps #13 (Cover B Rian Gonzales Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Green Lantern Corps #13 (Cover C Scott Godlewski Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
JSA (2024) Volume 2 Ragnarok HC, $24.99
JSA (2024) Volume 2 Ragnarok TP, $17.99
Krypto The Last Dog Of Krypton TP, $17.99
Peacemaker Tries Hard TP, $17.99
Sirens Love Hurts #1 (Of 4)(Cover A Babs Tarr), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Sirens Love Hurts #1 (Of 4)(Cover B Derrick Chew), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Sirens Love Hurts #1 (Of 4)(Cover C Sozomaika), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Sirens Love Hurts #1 (Of 4)(Cover D Tula Lotay Connecting Variant), $5.99 (find on eBay)
Sirens Love Hurts #1 (Of 4)(Cover E Sozomaika Foil Variant), $8.99 (find on eBay)
Sirens Love Hurts #1 (Of 4)(Cover F Babs Tarr), AR (find on eBay)
Supergirl #10 (Cover A Sophie Campbell), $3.99 (find on eBay)
Supergirl #10 (Cover B Amy Reeder Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Supergirl #10 (Cover C Joe Quinones Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Supergirl #10 (Cover D Elizabeth Torque Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Supergirl #10 (Cover E Chrissie Zullo Valentine's Day Card Stock Variant), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Superman #423 (Facsimile Edition)(Cover A Curt Swan)(Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow Part 1 Of 2), $3.99 (find on eBay)
Superman #423 (Facsimile Edition)(Cover B Curt Swan Foil Variant)(Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow Part 1 Of 2), $6.99 (find on eBay)
Superman #423 (Facsimile Edition)(Cover C Blank Card Stock Variant)(Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow Part 1 Of 2), $4.99 (find on eBay)
Titans By Tom Taylor Omnibus HC, $100.00
Wonder Woman The Silver Age Omnibus Volume 3 HC, $100.00

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for November 29, 2023

MARVEL COMICS

SEP230667 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN GANG WAR FIRST STRIKE #1 $5.99
SEP230668 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN GANG WAR FIRST STRIKE #1 JOEY VAZQUEZ $5.99
AUG239109 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN GANG WAR FIRST STRIKE #1 SPIDER-MAN 2 VAR $5.99
AUG230985 AVENGERS WEST COAST EPIC COL VOL 02 LOST IN SPACE TIME TP $44.99
SEP230717 CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 $4.99
SEP230719 CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 BJORN BARENDS KNIGHTS END VAR $4.99
SEP230721 CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 NIC KLEIN STORMBREAKERS VAR $4.99
SEP230718 CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 PHIL JIMENEZ VAR $4.99
SEP230720 CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 RON FRENZ AVENGERS 60TH VAR $4.99
AUG230982 EXCALIBUR EPIC COLLECT TP VOL 09 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED $49.99
AUG230971 GHOST RIDER TP VOL 03 DRAGGED OUT OF HELL $19.99
AUG230979 GROOT UPROOTED TP $15.99
SEP230616 HOWARD THE DUCK #1 $5.99
SEP230622 HOWARD THE DUCK #1 100 COPY INCV INSIGNIA VIR VAR $5.99
SEP230618 HOWARD THE DUCK #1 ANNIE WU MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS VAR $5.99
SEP230621 HOWARD THE DUCK #1 INSIGNIA VAR $5.99
SEP230619 HOWARD THE DUCK #1 RON LIM VAR $5.99
SEP230617 HOWARD THE DUCK #1 SKOTTIE YOUNG VAR $5.99
AUG230975 IMMORTAL X-MEN BY KIERON GILLEN TP VOL 03 $15.99
AUG230986 IRON MAN EPIC COLLECT THE WAR OF SUPER VILLAINS TP VOL #6 $44.99
SEP230663 LUKE CAGE GANG WAR #1 $4.99
SEP230665 LUKE CAGE GANG WAR #1 ELENA CASAGRANDE STORMBREAKERS VAR $4.99
SEP230666 LUKE CAGE GANG WAR #1 PHIL NOTO VAR $4.99
SEP230664 LUKE CAGE GANG WAR #1 SERGIO DAVILA CONNECT VAR $4.99
SEP230701 MARVEL ZOMBIES BLACK WHITE BLOOD #2 $5.99
SEP230704 MARVEL ZOMBIES BLACK WHITE BLOOD #2 LUCIO PARRILLO VAR $5.99
SEP230653 MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #12 $3.99
AUG239110 MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #12 BIOMECHANICAL SUIT SPIDER-MAN 2 $3.99
SEP230654 MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #12 SALVADOR LARROCA KNIGHTS END $3.99
SEP230789 MOON KNIGHT #29 $3.99
SEP230790 MOON KNIGHT #29 INHYUK LEE LAST DAYS OF MOON KNIGHT VAR $3.99
SEP230724 MS MARVEL NEW MUTANT #4 $3.99
SEP230725 MS MARVEL NEW MUTANT #4 BENJAMIN SU HOMAGE VAR $3.99
SEP230726 MS MARVEL NEW MUTANT #4 CHRIS SAMNEE TEAM HOMAGE VAR $3.99
SEP230727 MS MARVEL NEW MUTANT #4 PHIL NOTO VAR $3.99
SEP230696 PREDATOR VS WOLVERINE #3 $5.99
SEP230698 PREDATOR VS WOLVERINE #3 ADAM KUBERT VAR $5.99
SEP230697 PREDATOR VS WOLVERINE #3 WHILCE PORTACIO VAR $5.99
SEP230761 REALM OF X #4 (OF 4) $3.99
AUG230989 SPIDER-MAN BY TOM TAYLOR TP $34.99
SEP230656 SPIDER-WOMAN #1 $4.99
SEP230658 SPIDER-WOMAN #1 BENGAL VAR $4.99
SEP230661 SPIDER-WOMAN #1 EJIKURE SPIDER-WOMAN VAR $4.99
SEP230660 SPIDER-WOMAN #1 KAEL NGU KNIGHT`S END VAR $4.99
SEP230855 STAR WARS OBI-WAN KENOBI #3 $4.99
SEP230857 STAR WARS OBI-WAN KENOBI #3 PERE PEREZ VAR $4.99
AUG230987 THUNDERBOLTS DARK REIGN TP $39.99
SEP230777 UNCANNY X-MEN #142 FACSIMILE EDITION $4.99
SEP230778 X-MEN BLUE ORIGINS #1 $5.99
SEP230780 X-MEN BLUE ORIGINS #1 EM GIST MYSTIQUE VAR $5.99
SEP230779 X-MEN BLUE ORIGINS #1 RUSSELL DAUTERMAN VAR $5.99

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

#IReadsYou Review: BATMAN: The Detective #1

BATMAN: THE DETECTIVE #1 (OF 6)
DC COMICS

STORY: Tom Taylor
ART: Andy Kubert
COLORS: Brad Anderson
LETTERS: Clem Robins
EDITOR: Ben Abernathy
COVER: Andy Kubert with Brad Anderson
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Andy Kubert with Brad Anderson; Riccardo Federici
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (June 2021)

Rated: Age 13+

Batman created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger

“Batman The Detective” Part One


Batman: The Detective is a new six-issue comic book miniseries.  It is written by Tom Taylor; drawn by Andy Kubert; colored by Brad Anderson; and lettered by Clem Robins.  This miniseries takes Batman on a harrowing, action-packed European adventure, in which he will meet new allies … and new enemies.

Batman: The Detective #1 opens 36,000 feet above Lancashire, England aboard Wayne Airlines, Flight 89.  It is flying from Gotham City to London with 147 passengers when tragedy strikes – and it is all Batman's fault.  This very personal and deadly message draws Batman out of Gotham to investigate, but waiting for him is an old ghost and also a name – “Equilibrium.”  This story guest-stars Knight (Beryl Hutchinson) and introduces the new Squire (Amina).

THE LOWDOWN:  Many acclaimed artists have drawn a Batman comic book or comic book series.  My favorites tend to be artists who left their mark on Batman during the last three and a half decades of the twentieth-century:  Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Jim Aparo, Frank Miller, and David Mazzuchelli.  The twenty-first century has offered an entire new roster of Batman artists for me to love, including an artist who has been drawing some of the most beautiful Batman comic book art for the last 15 years, Andy Kubert.

I bought a copy of Batman: The Detective #1 so that my imagination could enjoy some gorgeous Andy Kubert Batman art, and I am still thumbing through the pages of this comic book.  Kubert's aquiline and muscular Batman/Bruce Wayne is like a coiled big cat.  My favorite Kubert Batman pages are those splash pages and partial splash pages in which Kubert fills those pages with a larger-than-life Batman or a larger-than-life character, sometimes wearing a Batman-like costume.  [Early in Kubert's run as the artist of the ongoing Batman comic book series, he drew a massive Bane in a Batman costume.  Wow!]

As for the story, Tom Taylor offers a clever gimmick and hook.  Still, I think Batman: The Detective #1 is mostly flat until the second half of the story.  There is, however, potential here, but not enough for me to spend $19.95 U.S. plus tax to read the remaining five issues.  Andy Kubert is the reason that I am giving this comic book a high grade.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Andy Kubert's Batman art will want to try Batman: The Detective.

B+
7 out of 10

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


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Monday, May 3, 2021

Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for May 5, 2021

MARVEL COMICS

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MAR210610    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #65    $3.99
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NOV200616    COMPLETE KIRBY WAR AND ROMANCE HC ROMANCE DM VAR    $125.00
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MAR210725    DAREDEVIL #30 POSTER    $8.99
FEB210692    DEAD MAN LOGAN COMPLETE COLLECTION TP    $29.99
MAR210724    FANTASTIC FOUR #32 POSTER    $8.99
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MAR210497    HEROES REBORN #1 (OF 7)    $5.99
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Saturday, October 31, 2020

I Reads You Juniors October 2020 - Update #100

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Leroy's Amazon Comics and Graphic Novels Page

DC FUTURE STATE - From TheBeat:   A first look at "Nubai," the classic Wonder Woman character as she will be in DC Future State's "Immortal Wonder Woman."

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  A beginner's guide to DC Comics horror.

COMICS - From GamesRadar:   Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group will team up with independent book publisher Chooseco to create a line of official "Choose Your Own Adventure" graphic novels adapting classic titles from the long-running line of "Choose Your Own Adventure" books.

DC COMICS - From GamesRadar:  DC Comics previews its 2021 middle grade (9-12 years old) graphic novel releases... including a "Hellblazer" title.

COMICS - From ESPN:  Former Chicago Bear, Lance Briggs, is one of the creators of a superhero graphic novel, "The Trap."

DC COMICS - From BusinessInsider:   Two Black former DC Comics editors describe the career obstacles they faced, from white leadership saying they'd never be promoted to their achievements being undercut.

MANGA - From GamesRadar:   TOKYOPOP will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the "Resident Evil" video game with an original graphic novel that ties into the game, "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness."

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  The next "Marvel Made" high-end, archival book will focus on the X-Men work of famed comic book scribe, Chris Claremont.

FANTAGRAPHICS - From BleedingCool:  August 2021, Fantagraphics Books will publish a collection of Jaime Hernandez's cartoon illustrations of women wrestlers, "Queen of the Rings: Wrestling Drawings.  Hernandez and his brother, Gilbert, are the creators of "Love and Rockets."

DC TV - From TheWrap:   Here is a first look at Jason Todd's Red Hood "supersuit" as seen in HBO Max's "Titans" Season 3.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Apparently, DC Comics did not drop UCS Comic Distributors.  UCS dropped DC.

DC TV - From Deadline:   The CW's reveals two new photos of the new Batwoman, Javicia Leslie, as "Ryan Wilder" in a redesigned "Bat-suit."

MARVEL - From GamesRadar:  The artists working on the video game, "Mile Morales: Spider-Man" (for PS4 and PS5), are going to draw variant covers for four of Marvel Comics' "Spider-Man" titles shipping in November 2020.

COMICS - From Diamond:   Here is Diamond Comic Distributors "Top 100 Comics: September 2020."  "Venom #28" takes the top spot.

CONVENTION - From TheBeat:   Virtual Baltimore Comic-Con 2020 is live.

DC TV - From GamesRadar:   The CW's new "Batwoman," "Ryan Wilder," will appear in Batgirl #50, the final issue of that series.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics has revealed its "Marvel vs. Aliens" variant covers for January 2021.  And yes, I am talking about "Alien" film franchise.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Ted Adams' Clover Press will republish the entire 18-issuue run of Steve Niles and Scott Hampton's "Simon Dark" comic book series.  It was published by DC Comics/Vertigo from 2007 to 2009.

COMICS TO FILM - From Deadline:  MGM acquires the screen rights to the comic book, "Mercy Sparx," the creation of Josh Blaylock.

DC CINEMA - From IGN:   Actor Jared Leto who played "the Joker" in the film, "Suicide Squad," will reportedly return as the character in "Justice League: Snyder Cut."

MANGA - From BookRiot:   What is the difference between lesbian manga and "Yuri" manga?

MARVEL COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Today's (Wed., Oct. 21st) Marvel Comics includes tributes to "Black Panther" star, the late Chadwick Boseman.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Bleeding Cool talks to Image Comics star Todd McFarlane, Part One.
 
From BleedingCool: Bleeding Cool talks to Image Comics star Todd McFarlane, Part Two.
 
From BleedingCool:  Bleeding Cool talks to Image Comics star Todd McFarlane, Part Three.
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DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  DC Comics UCS Comic Distributors; the last day to order DC from UCS is November 29, 2020.

COMICS - From GamesRadar:  Marco Rudy is using Kickstarter to fund his hand-painted original graphic novel, "RDW."

MARVEL - From GamesRadar:   Oscar-winning screenwriter, John Ridley, has been writing comic books on-and-off for two decades.  In January, he writes for Marvel Comics for the first time when he contributes to the "Wolverine: Black, White and Blood" anthology.

DC CINEMA - From THR:  Actor Michael B. Jordan and his production company, Outlier Society, join Reginald Hudlin on the "Static Shock" feature project for Warner Bros.  The film will be based on the DC/Milestone Media comic book, "Static." 

DC TV - From EW:  Actress Adrianne Palicki on starring in NBC's unaired pilot for a "Wonder Woman" TV series back in 2011.

DC COMICS - From FortressofSolitude:   Opinion: Why DC Comics' "Rorshach" is bad news for the comic book industry.

COMICS - From BusinessInsider:  How AWA, a comic book company founded by former Marvel executives, survived the COVID-19 pandemic after launching in March.

MANGA - From ScreenRant:  Yen Press has released a preview of its upcoming manga-graphic novel, "Leia: Princess of Alderaan."

COMICS - From TheBeat:  So Andrew Rev and Terrific Production have turned out to be what many comic book people expected them to be. 

DC FUTURE STATE NEWS:

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  DC Comics will make all their "Future State" comic books returnable for comic book stores.

DC COMICS - From GamesRadar:  DC Future State Superman and Justice League January 2021 solicitations

DC COMICS - From GamesRadar:   DC Future State Batman January 2021 solicitations

DC COMICS - From GamesRadar:  "DC Future State" reveals the Next Batman, the fate of Bruce Wayne, and a whole new line of titles

DC COMICS - From GamesRadar:  "DC Future State" details.

DC Comics - From THR:   DC Comics is starting 2021 by looking into the future of its superhero universe with "DC Future State," a two-month publishing event (January and February 2021) that offers glimpses at what might be coming for Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League.
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DARK HORSE - From THR:   Dark Horse Comics will release "Avatar: The Next Shadow" in 2021.  It will be the first official continuation of James Cameron's 2009 film, "Avatar."

MANGA - From BleedingCool:   Yen Press Announces 11 New Titles at NYCC Metaverse

MARVEL TO FILM - From Messenger:  Luke Hemsworth, the 39-year-old brother of actor, Chris Hemsworth, would love to play Wolverine.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Georges Jeanty is the new artist on Marvel's USAgents comic book that Christopher Priest is writing.

STAN LEE - From WashPost:   The paper's website has a great piece entitled, "Five myths about Stan Lee" by Abraham Riesman.

DC COMICS - From DCComics:  The publisher's website offers a free preview of "Rorschach #1," which is due in stores October 13th.

MARVEL -From BleedingCool:   Artist Ryan Ottley is leaving "The Amazing Spider-Man" with issue #850 simply because he feels its.

DC TV - From Variety:  HBO Max has given a greenlight to a "Green Lantern" TV series and has ordered 10 episodes.  The series will focus on a number of Green Lanterns, including Guy Gardner and Jessica Cruz.

COMICS - From TheBeat:   Denton J. Tipton will head Heavy Metal's recently launched creator-owned impront, "Magma Comix." Tipton was formerly the managing editor at IDW Publishing.

MANGA - From BleedingCool:  Yen Press announced the "Sword Art Online Platinum Collector's Edition," a deluxe limited edition box set of the iconic "Sword Art Online" light novel series written by Reki Kawahara with illustrations by abec.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics movies "Eternals #1" January 2021 from November 2020.

OGN - From THR:  Penguin Random House has acquired the publication rights to writer Tom Taylor and artist Jon Sommariva's graphic novel "Neverlanders," which is inspired by "Peter Pan." 

From GamesRadar:  Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva's "Neverlanders" is part of a two-book graphic novel series.

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COMICS - From GamesRadar:   Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, N.K. Jemisin, is also the writer-creator of the DC Comics title, "Far Sector."  Now, she is a member of the 2020 class of MacArthur Fellows, which comes with a five-year stipend.

SCANDAL - From BleedingCool:  There is a trademark battle over the terms, "Comicsgate"... if you care.

DIAMOND - From BleedingCool:  For the UK market, Diamond UK will continue to distribute DC Comics titles.

COMICS TO MOVIES - From CinemaBlend:  "Why Spider-Man 3 And The Flash Have Me Concerned About The Future Of Comic Book Movies" by Dirk Libbey

MARVEL-HULU - From BleedingCool:  Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt share info on the Hulu animated series, "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K."

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  "Spider-Gwen" co-creator, Robbi Rodriguez, will help Valiant Comics relaunch "Harbinger."

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Super hot variant cover artist, Peach Momoko, has signed on as a "Marvel exclusive" artist...reportedly. 

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics has announced "Marvel Stormbreakers,"its next "generation" of elite (mediocre) artists.

MANGA - From WhyThe:  A  list of cyberpunk manga.

DIAMOND - From TheBeat:   For the first time since the "Great Suspension" (when Diamond Comic Distributors stopped distributing product due to the COVID-19 shutdown), there is a Diamond monthly sales chart.  Marvel holds all top ten spots for August 2020, although it should be noted that DC Comics is no longer distributed by Diamond.

COMIC SHOPS - From NYDailyNews:   After being closed due to COVID-19, "Loot," the children's comic book shop in Brooklyn, NYC, has reopened.

COMICS - From Leader:   TidalWave Productions is producing a second comic book about Netflix's hit series, "Tiger King."

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Lucky retailers will receive a rare copy of Spawn #311 with a black and white variant cover tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman ("Black Panther").

MANGA - From ComicBook:  "One Piece" manga creator, Eiichiro Oda, may be pondering not producing another manga after he concludes "One Piece."

MANGA - From BookRiot:  The website offers "a glossary of manga" terms for manga newcomers.

DARK HORSE - From ComicYears:   Dark Horse Comics has announced a comic book adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel, "Norse Mythology," adapted by Gaiman and frequent collaborator, P. Craig Russell.

IN MEMORIAM - From LATimes: Cartoonist Joaquin Salvador Lavado, who worked under the pen name, "Quino," has died at the age of 88 in Mendoza, Argentina, the city where he was born.  He was best known for the satirical comic strip, "Malfada" (1964-1973), which starred a six-year-old girl named Mafalda.  The strip was very popular in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world.

DC COMICS - From DCComics:  DC provides a six-page preview of "American Vampire 1976 #1."

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Now, that DC Comics has left Diamond Comic Distributors, Image Comics has taken advantage and moved up to the #2 spot in Diamond marketplace share... behind Marvel, of course.

MANGA - From BleedingCool:   Yen Press announces "King of Eden" manga.

COMICS - From GamesRadar:   Really talented 1990s comic book artist, Aron Wiesenfeld, explains why he left comics.

MANGA - From ComicBook:  The complete run of the manga, "Shaman King," will be available for digital download at comiXology and for the Kindle beginning Oct. 6th.

COMICS - From GamesRadar:   Emmy-winning actress, Gillian Anderson ("The X-Files," "The Crown") is producing a comic book with artist, Gary Yap."  Entitled "55," the series will raise money for charity, and the first issue is now available through comiXology and the Kindle.

FANTAGRAPHICS - From FantaBlog:  "Tenacious D" (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) were on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to promote their hot graphic novel, "Post-Apocalypto."

DC TV - From EW:  Actor Victor Morf, recently of Fox's "Gotham," has been cast as "Victor Zsasz," a villain in Season 2 of The CW's "Batwoman."

CONAN - From THR:  Netflix has acquired the rights to produced a TV series based on the "Conan the Barbarian" property.

DC TV - From Variety:   Season Two Batwoman star, Javicia Leslie, unveils first look at he new Batsuit.

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OCTOBER 2020 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From 1stComicsNews:  AfterShock Comics for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Albatross Funnybooks for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Hero Collector for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for October 2020
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for October 2020

NOVEMBER 2020 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Abaze for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Hero Collector for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press/Lion Forge for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Entertainment for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for November 2020
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for November 2020

DECEMBER 2020 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:

From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Albatross Funnybooks for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for December 2020 

From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Chapterhouse for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for December 2020
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for December 2020
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for December 2020

From 2000AD:   Rebellion Comics for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for December 2020

From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for December 2020

From BleedingCool: VIZ Media for December 2020

JANUARY 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  AWA for January 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Black Mask Studios for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for January 2021 
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for January 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics - King in Black for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Titans Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Vertical Comics for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for January 2021
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for January 2021

FEBRUARY 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for February 2021


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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Review: DCEASED #1

DCEASED No. 1 (OF 6)
DC COMICS – @DCComics

[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]

STORY: Tom Taylor
PENCILS: Trevor Hairsine; James Harren
INKS: Stefano Gaudiano; James Harren
COLORS: Rain Beredo
LETTERS: Saida Temofonte
EDITOR: Ben Abernathy
COVER: Greg Capullo with FCO Plascencia
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S./ U.S. (July 2019)

Rated “T+” for “Teen Plus”

“Going Viral”

DCeased is a new six-issue comic book series from DC Comics.  It chronicles the heroes of the DC Universe and their desperate struggle to end a techno-virus that is turning the people of earth into engines of destruction.  The first issue of the series is written by Tom Taylor.  It is drawn by Trevor Hairsine, (pencils), James Harren (pencils/inks); and Stefano Gaudiano (inks).  Colorist Rain Beredo; letterer Saida Temofonte; and editor Ben Abernathy complete the creative team.

DCeased #1 (“Going Viral”) opens with the Justice League ending their latest battle against evil New God, Darkseid, and his legion of Parademons.  The League:  Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Black Lightning, Aquaman, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Nightwing have had enough of Darkseid's invasions of Earth, and Batman warns him against returning again.  Darkseid's parting words, uttered as he retreats, are ominous enough that they should be accompanied by an equally ominous musical arrangement.

It seems that during the battle, the Parademons have taken possession of Justice League member, Cyborg, for their boss.  Now, Darkseid and his master torturer, DeSaad, have a plan to merge the half of the anti-life equation in their possession with the half inside Cyborg.  And their plot requires the participation of the New Gods' avatar of Death, Black Racer.  But the best laid schemes o' DC mice and New Gods...  Darkseid is about to unleash something that is beyond monstrous.

I was cynical about DCeased.  I am no longer a fan of event comic book miniseries that feature large cast of superheroes and/or supervillains.  I started to hear whispers and grumblings, however, that DCeased was a good read, and guess what boys and girls?  It really is.

Unlike many first issues that tease so much that they barely introduce the plot or even all the main characters, DCeased #1 gets right to the point.  Writer Tom Taylor serves up the main course, handing out the meat for the beast.  I don't know if this entire miniseries will be good, but damn, we have quite the first issue – with a killer-ass last page, too, boo!  And it all reads well under letterer Saida Temofonte's fear-inducing fonts of the living dead.

I really like artist James Harren's eight-page New Gods' segment, which is pivotal to the story.  Colorist Rain Beredo covers Harren's illustrations with garish, acid-dropped, nightmarish colors.  Together, Taylor, Harren, and Beredo create comic book ickiness.  Meanwhile, Trevor Hairsine and Stefano Gaudiano focus on drawing the apocalypse with glee.

So, yeah, DCeased #1 is a real-deal good comic book, the anti-life antidote for the cynical comic book purchaser.  So let's hope this series stays good.

9 out of 10

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


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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Review: STAR WARS: Age of Resistance - Finn #1

STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE – FINN No. 1
MARVEL COMICS – @Marvel

[This review was originally posted on Patreon. And visit the "Star Wars Central" review page here.]

STORY: Tom Taylor
ART: Ramon Rosanas
COLORS: Guru eFX
LETTERS: VC's Travis Lanham
EDITOR: Mark Paniccia
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Akira Yoshida a.k.a. C.B. Cebulski
COVER: Phil Noto
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Giuseppe Camuncoli with Elia Bonetti; Mike McKone with Guru eFX; Glyn Dillon (Concept Design Variant Artist)
28pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (September 2019)

Rated T

“Infestation”

Finn is one of the new Star Wars characters that appear in the “sequel” film series.  Finn debuted in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).  Finn was a stormtrooper of the “First Order,” and he was known as “Designation FN-2187.”  Finn was shocked by the cruelty of the First Order that he witnessed on his first mission.  He escaped the First Order and eventually joined “the Resistance.”

Marvel Comics is currently publishing a new Star Wars maxi-series project that is comprised of three series:  Star Wars: Age of Republic and Star Wars: Age of Rebellion (both of which have been completed, and the new series, Star Wars: Age of Resistance.  This project will span 30 issues in total (reportedly), with each issue spotlighting one hero or villain from one of three particular Star Wars eras:  Republic (prequel trilogy), Rebellion (original trilogy), and Resistance (sequel trilogy).

Star Wars: Age of Resistance – Finn #1 is the first release in the Age of Resistance series.  It is written by Tom Taylor; drawn by Ramon Rosanas; colored by Guru eFX, and lettered by Travis Lanham.  This comic book is set before the events depicted in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and offers a look at the origins of Finn's doubts about his life as a stormtrooper.

Star Wars: Age of Resistance – Finn #1 (“Infestation”) opens on “Starkiller Base.”  We meet FN-2187, a young First Order stormtrooper.  Like his partner, FN-3761, FN-2187 is a janitor, and he has a mop in his hand, even when he meets the mysterious Kylo Ren.  His commander, Captain Phasma, orders the two stormtrooper janitors to join a cleaning crew.  Upon arrival, however, 2187 and 3761 discover that the members of this cleaning crew are holding weapons instead of mops.  There seems to be some kind of pest control issue, but how will that lead FN-2187 to question everything?

I have not read all the “Age of” Star Wars comic books that Marvel Comics have released (as of this writing).  I read only two of the Age of Republic titles, but I read five of the Age of Rebellion titles because the “Age of Rebellion,” otherwise known as the “original trilogy” era, is the Star Wars time period I truly love.  I have not made up my mind about how much I want to delve into the Age of Resistance comics.  I do really like the Resistance's heroic trio of Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron, but I can't say I care much for characters like Captain Phasma and General Hux.

I like Star Wars: Age of Resistance – Finn #1.  Like the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader entries in this series (or series of series), Finn #1 gives us a look at the development of Star Wars figure's character and personality.  Clearly, something had been going on in Finn's mind that led him to take the actions that separated him from the First Order, as seen early in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  You know, there are the makings for a potentially high-quality Star Wars comic book series in Finn's life before his debut in “Episode VII.”

Although I like this story, “Infestation,” it is not anything heavy.  Tom Taylor offers something sweet and gentle that does not rock the continuity boat.  I like Ramon Rosanas' art, and Guru eFX's color effects, which are nice against the somewhat muted colors.  There is also something sweet and gentle in Rosanas' graphical storytelling and in Guru's coloring that makes me like this comic book more than I probably should.  As I usually say, letterer Travis Lanham has been providing excellent work on these AOR titles, and continues to do so here.

I can't say that Star Wars: Age of Resistance – Finn #1 will make me read all the Age of Resistance titles, but I like this enough to give all of them at least a cursory glance.

[This comic book includes the text piece, “I'm Gonna Call You Finn,” by Bryan Young.]

7.5 out of 10

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


The text is copyright © 2019 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this blog or site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.

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