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ARCHIE MEETS RAMONES IN ROCKIN’ NEW CROSSOVER COMIC

Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! Coming in 2016, the classic rock group THE RAMONES and everyone’s favorite red-head will be crossing over in an extra-sized adventure!

Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Archie Comics and The Ramones’ 40th anniversary, the new comic follows in the tradition of Archie Comics crossovers like ARCHIE MEETS KISS and ARCHIE MEETS PREDATOR. Continue reading ARCHIE MEETS RAMONES IN ROCKIN’ NEW CROSSOVER COMIC

BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands Announce New ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Comics

It’s Morphin Time! Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands are excited to announce a partnership to produce new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics, starting with a set of six exclusive, one-page comics that will debut at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The comics will be based on Saban’s iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series.  Continue reading BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands Announce New ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Comics

THE COBRA WORLD ORDER STARTS THIS OCTOBER FOR G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO

This October, it’s zero hour for A Real American Hero! G.I. JOE has been fighting the evil forces of COBRA for decades, but now COBRA is ready to unleash its master plan on an unsuspecting G.I. JOE!

Written by the man who started it all, G.I. JOE comics legend Larry Hama, this table-setter leads into a mammoth 8-part bi-weekly event, kicking off with G.I. JOE: ARAH #219 and #220! Art duties for this arc will be in the very capable hands of S.L. Gallant who has become a fan-favorite for his attention to detail and accurate portrayals of classic G.I. JOE vehicles and characters.
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Believe in Steven with First Original Graphic Novel ‘Steven Universe: Too Cool for School’

As part of its ramp-up to San Diego Comic-Con, KaBOOM!, an award-winning imprint of BOOM! Studios, and Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising arm of the network, are pleased to announce the first Steven Universe original graphic novel Steven Universe: Too Cool for School, featuring Steven, Connie, and the Gems in an all new, full-length adventure.  Continue reading Believe in Steven with First Original Graphic Novel ‘Steven Universe: Too Cool for School’

James Tynion IV and Eryk Donovan Reunite and Reimagine the End of the World in ‘Cognetic’

As part of its ramp-up to San Diego Comic-Con, BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce that James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman Eternal) and Eryk Donovan (The House in the Wall), the creative team behind the award-nominated Memetic, will come together once again for a new apocalyptic tale in the three-issue over-sized event Cognetic. This fall, Tynion and Donovan explore the fundamental human desire for control and how absolute power can topple civilization.  Continue reading James Tynion IV and Eryk Donovan Reunite and Reimagine the End of the World in ‘Cognetic’

BREAKING NEWS: ‘Riverdale’ live-action Archie series moves to THE CW

Just announced at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2015, Archie Comics released major details about the upcoming “Riverdale” live-action series.

Originally developed for FOX, “Riverdale”—a dark, twisty, one-hour drama based on the iconic “Archie” comic book characters, including Archie, Betty, and Veronica, as well as Josie and the Pussycats—is now set-up at The CW network, with the key players remaining the same: Warner Brothers is the studio, THE FLASH and ARROW chief Greg Berlanti is producing and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Archie’s Chief Creative Officer, is writing the pilot. Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: ‘Riverdale’ live-action Archie series moves to THE CW

Marvel Comics & ESPN The Magazine Release Exclusive Body Issue Insert: The Body Issue: Super Heroes Edition

ESPN The Magazine presents Marvel Comics’ pantheon of heroes in a way they have never been seen before – in a special insert inside the magazine’s annual Body Issue on newsstands Friday, July 10th. The custom edition, entitled The Body Issue: Super Heroes Edition will feature Iron Man, She-Hulk, Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, Daredevil, Medusa, Hulk, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage. Continue reading Marvel Comics & ESPN The Magazine Release Exclusive Body Issue Insert: The Body Issue: Super Heroes Edition

Monsterjunkies finds a home with Red Anvil Comics

Eagle Award nominee publisher Red Anvil Comics is proud to announce Erik Shein’s “The Monsterjunkies” Volume One, an Original Graphic Novel that explores the important themes of bullying, conservation and animal preservation in today’s ever changing world through a most entertaining and innovative series of books. Continue reading Monsterjunkies finds a home with Red Anvil Comics

DYNAMITE ELECTRIFIES WITH DEAN KOONTZ’S FRANKENSTEIN: STORM SURGE, SLATED FOR OCTOBER RELEASE

Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the October launch of Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein: Storm Surge, an all-new six-issue miniseries. From the celebrated imagination of the bestselling novelist comes a powerful reworking of one the most classic stories of all time, co-written by veteran comic book author Chuck Dixon (Batman, The Punisher) and illustrated by Andres Ponce (Doctor Who, Transformers Prime). Continue reading DYNAMITE ELECTRIFIES WITH DEAN KOONTZ’S FRANKENSTEIN: STORM SURGE, SLATED FOR OCTOBER RELEASE

BOOM! Studios Announces Philip K. Dick’s ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ Omnibus

Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios and Electric Shepherd Productions are pleased to announce they will collect BOOM!’s entire 24-issue Eisner Award-nominated comic adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s groundbreaking science-fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? into a complete softcover omnibus for the first time. The comic series, as realized by artist Tony Parker, was published by BOOM! from 2009-2011. The new collection features a new cover by Mondo artist Jay Shaw (Big Trouble in Little China) and essays from popular industry professionals, including Ed Brubaker, Warren Ellis, and Matt Fraction. Continue reading BOOM! Studios Announces Philip K. Dick’s ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ Omnibus