New York Comic Con is just a few days away and folks are scrambling and we’re wondering what surprises might be ahead. While we can’t stand the anticipation, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

The Beat – A Year of Free Comics: The Curse of The Eel is both horrifying and hilarious – Free comics!

Kotaku – Everything You Need To Know About Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3‘s Big Update – Who’s getting this!?

Reviews

The News Whee – Are You Listening?
Newsarama – Detective Comics #1012
Talking Comics – Harleen #1
Comic Attack – The Way of the Househusband