Hot on the heels of Empyre (opens in new tab) and ‘X of Swords,’ (opens in new tab) the Marvel publishing line is plunged into another event. King in Black #1 (opens in new tab) sees Donny Cates continue the symbiotic saga he began with his Venom run as Knull …
Read More »New on comiXology Unlimited (December 2020): All the comics and manga arriving
Marvel Comics, DC, Boom! Studios, IDW Publishing, and more have added a slew of new comics to the flat-rate digital comics reading service comiXology Unlimited for December, and we’ve got a full rundown of what’s arrived. With the Playstation game Miles Morales: Spider-Man out now, Marvel has added the first …
Read More »Patton Oswalt & Jordan Blum play Head Games with Marvel villain M.O.D.O.K.
Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. is the perfect example of a comic book villain. With a strange visual design, godlike intellect, and talent for nefarious schemes, the Kirby/Lee-created baddie is a perfect foil for the varied heroes of the Marvel Universe. But who is M.O.D.O.K. when he’s not a villain? What’s he like …
Read More »The best X-Men creators of all time
Although they’ve had their ups and downs, the X-Men will always remain one of Marvel’s premier franchises. Over the decades, dozens of writers and artists have added their spin to the famous mutant line-up, and this list represents just the tip of that genetically-elevated iceberg. This week marks the conclusion …
Read More »Ann Nocenti reveals how she chased her obsessions for The Seeds
Ann Nocenti and David Aja’s The Seeds (opens in new tab) is about dire changes on Earth and humanity, and the comic book series itself went through several changes as well in its development. But as Aja said in The Seeds afterword Newsarama published earlier this week, it evolved – …
Read More »New Star Wars concept art sees Baby Yoda trying on a Mandalorian’s helmet
While The Mandalorian season 2 is in full swing, a new book showcasing concept art for the first instalment, titled The Art of The Mandalorian (Season 1), is coming out soon. Along with depictions of the Razor Crest and different styles for Mando’s armour, there was also some cute Baby …
Read More »New Batman set photos show the Batcave exterior and a wintry Gotham
The Batman has a new round of (unofficial) set photos to keep us warm on a cold winter’s night. A good thing, too, because a change of season has even come to Gotham – plus, the Batcave exterior has been revealed and it looks incredible. These Batman set photos come …
Read More »Mads Mikkelsen reveals what he wants Hannibal season 4 to explore
Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen has shared his wishes for a potential Hannibal season 4. The series ran for 3 seasons on NBC, and now has a new home on Netflix – though no further episodes have been confirmed, Mikkelsen and series creator Bryan Fuller haven’t ruled anything out. Speaking to …
Read More »Netflix could break huge Oscars Best Picture record
Netflix could potentially break an 85-year-old record at next year’s Oscars, with the most Best Picture nominations from one studio. The record is currently held by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which scored five nominations at the ninth Academy Awards in 1937: The Great Ziegfeld – a fictionalised tribute to Broadway legend Florenz Ziegfeld …
Read More »The Umbrella Academy season 3 premiere title revealed
The Umbrella Academy season 3 is slowly starting to take shape – the premiere even has a title. “Who’s excited for season 3?” showrunner Steve Blackman asked on Instagram, posting what appears to be the title card for the premiere. The episode will be titled “Meet the Family” and it’s co-written …
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