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NYCC 2022: DC announces DC Universe Infinite Ultra

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DC Universe Infinite Ultra

During New York Comic Con, DC has announced a new spin on their digital comics platform, DC Universe Infinite. Expanding to 32,000+ books in November 2022, and new issues available one month after their release in stores, DC has revealed a new Ultra tier launching Monday, October 10.

Ultra subscribers will be eligible to receive one free physical comic book (based on availability) when they subscribe, upgrade or renew their membership. For the first time ever, DC graphic novels and select MAD Magazine issues will also be available to read across all membership tiers on DC Universe Infinite.

DC Universe Infinite Ultra subscribers will be able to read the latest releases from DC one month after they are available in comic shops. Recent titles that will be available to Ultra subscribers today include Black Adam #1-4, Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1-4, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-4, Flashpoint Beyond #1-5, Poison Ivy #1-4, The Nice House on the Lake #1-9 and more.

Starting in mid-November, Ultra subscribers also gain access to more than 5,000 exclusive titles from Vertigo, DC Black Label and Collected Editions from DC including Sandman Presents: Dead Boy Detectives, 100 Bullets, and American Vampire, and more. 

As part of their paid subscription, all Ultra subscribers will be eligible to receive one free physical comic book when they subscribe, upgrade or renew their membership. The first comic offered will be a softcover copy of The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (while supplies last) featuring an Ultra exclusive cover by Ivan Reis. The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition collects Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Justice League America #69, Action Comics #683-684, Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19, and Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman #1—plus Superman: Day of Doom #1-4as a bonus tale! The exclusive comic offered for Ultra subscribers will vary and is not available during the free trial period. Ultra subscribers can expect their comic 10-12 weeks after providing their mailing address.

DC Graphic Novels, including Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven, Nubia: Real One and Mister Miracle: The Great Escape, are available to DC Universe Infinite subscribers across all tiers. In addition, more than 100 issues from MAD Magazine’s 70-year history will be available to read with more being added on an on-going basis.

The brand-new Ultra tier launches Monday, October 10, and is available for a special limited-time introductory price of $99.99 USD a year in the US, $119.99 CAN in Canada, $134.99 AUD in Australia, $134.99 NZD in New Zealand and £72.99 BPS in the U.K., plus applicable taxes. The introductory pricing rate is available until November 28, 2022, and remains valid as long as your Ultra Annual subscription is in good standing and you do not cancel. Current DC Universe Infinite subscribers can upgrade their monthly and annual subscriptions to Ultra. Members who remain on their current monthly or annual subscription will continue to receive new comics six months after they are available at comic shops.

The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Ivan Reis variant

NYCC 2022: The Daughter of Blade, Bishop leading an X-Men team, and Silver Surfer: Ghost Light debuts!

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At New York Comic Con, the Marvel’s Voices: The World Outside Your Window panel revealed three all-new limited series coming in February! Launching during Black History Month, these series will spotlight iconic and newly introduced Black heroes in thrilling sagas brought to the page by an all-star lineup of Black creators!

Introduced earlier this year in Free Comic Book Day: Avengers/X-Men, the daughter of Blade makes her long-awaited return in Bloodline: Daughter of Blade by the new hero’s creators, writer Danny Lore and artist Karen S. Darboe. Brielle Brooks is a good kid, no matter what her teachers say–it’s not her fault she’s developing vampiric super powers and the undead want to brawl! And as if problems at school aren’t enough, Bri’s got a wild ride ahead of her… she’s about to discover she’s the daughter of the infamous vampire hunter and Daywalker known as BLADE!

Eisner award winner John Jennings and artist Valentine De Landro introduce a new Marvel Super Hero 54 years in the making in Silver Surfer: Ghost Light! Toni Brooks and her family have moved into the quiet town of Sweetwater. But nothing is quite what it seems with their new home. What mystery did Toni and her family unravel that would call upon the Sentinel of the Spaceways—the Silver Surfer?! And just who or what is GHOST LIGHT? Featuring a cover by Taurin Clarke.

From celebrated TV writer J. Holtham and artist Sean Damien Hill comes a blockbuster brawl with the fate of all Krakoa at stake! See the X-Men like you’ve never seen them before in Bishop: War College! Krakoa is an island paradise, and it’s a vulnerable one…but not with Lucas Bishop on the case! Armor, Surge, Cam Long, Aura Charles, Amass – these are his students. Their course objective: Get strong. Defend the island. Keep Mutantkind safe. Their first lesson: HOW TO FAIL. And they’ll do it in spectacular Marvel fashion. What does any of that have to do with Bishop’s vision of the X-Men – and this new X-Men team? Featuring a cover by Ken Lashley.

The 2022 Harvey Awards Winners have been announced

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The Harvey Awards

The winners for the 2022 Harvey Awards have been announced. Awards were given out across six categories and winners will be announced at New York Comic Con on Friday evening.

Congrats to all of the nominees and winners!

Winners are marked in bold.

Book of the Year

  • Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo and Juan Cavia, translated by Gabriela Soares (Top Shelf Productions)
  • Crisis Zone by Simon Hanselmann (Fantagraphics)
  • Department of Truth, Vol 3: Free Country by James Tynion IV, Jorge Fornes, David Romero, John J. Pearson, Tyler Boss, Elsa Charretier and Alison Sampson (Image Comics)
  • Far Sector by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell (DC Comics)
  • The Good Asian, Vol. 1 by Pornsak Pichetshote and Alexandre Tefenkgi (Image Comics)
  • The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V, Filipe Andrade, & Ines Amaro (BOOM! Studios)
  • Lightfall Book 2: Shadow of the Bird by Tim Probert (HarperAlley)
  • Nice House on the Lake by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez Bueno (DC Comics)
  • Run: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, L. Fury and Nate Powell (Abrams Books)
  • Sisters of the Mist by Marlyn Spaaij (Flying Eye Books)

Digital Book of the Year

Best Children’s or Young Adult Book

  • The Aquanaut by Dan Santat (Scholastic Graphix)
  • Lightfall Book 2: Shadow of the Bird by Tim Probert (HarperAlley)
  • Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese-American by Laura Gao (HarperAlley)
  • Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh (HarperAlley)
  • Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas (HarperAlley)

Best Manga

  • Blood on the Tracks by Shuzo Oshimi, translated by Daniel Komen (Vertical Comics)
  • Blue Lock by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura, translated by Nate Derr (Kodansha Comics)
  • Cat + Gamer by Wataru Nadatani, translated by Zack Davission (Dark Horse Comics)
  • Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimot,  translated by Amanda Haley (VIZ Media)
  • Red Flowers by Yoshiharu Tsuge, translated by Ryan Holmberg (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • Spy X Family by Tatsua Endo, translated by Casey Loe (VIZ Media)

Best International Book

  • Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo and Juan Cavia, translated by Gabriela Soares (Top Shelf Productions)
  • Castaways by Pablo Monforte and Laura Perez, translated by Silvia Perea Labayen (Dark Horse Comics)
  • Sweet Paprika by Mirka Andolfo (Image Comics)
  • This is How I Disappear by Mirion Malle, translated by Aleshia Jensen and Bronwyn Haslam (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • The Waiting by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim, translated by Janet Hong (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • Yellow Cab by Benoît Cohen and Christophe Chabouté, translated by Edward Gauvin (IDW Publishing)

Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel

  • The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, based on Batman (DC Comics)
  • El Deafo (Apple TV+), based on El Deafo by CeCe Bell (Abrams Books)
  • Heartstopper (Netflix), based on Heartstopper by Alice Oseman (Hachette Children’s Group)
  • Mind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage “Game” board game based on Mind MGMT by Matt Kindt (Dark Horse Comics)
  • Ms. Marvel (Disney+) based on Ms. Marvel (Marvel Comics)
  • Paper Girls (Amazon Prime Video), based on Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang (Image Comics)
  • Paris, 13th District directed by Jacques Audiard, based on “Amber Sweet,” “Hawaiian Getaway,” and “Killing And Dying” by Adrian Tomine (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • Peacemaker (HBO Max), based on The Peacemaker (DC Comics)
  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, based on Shang-Chi (Marvel Comics)

NYCC 2022: Denuo Novo reveals the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Poe Dameron Blue Squadron Premier Helmet

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Denuo Novo offers the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Poe Dameron Blue Squadron Premier Helmet Accessory for Pre-Order. New York Comic-Con attendees can head to Denuo Novo booth #2900 for more information!

A Resistance starfighter ace, Poe Dameron is one of Leia Organa’s most-trusted operatives. He can fly anything – which is fortunate given how often his headstrong nature leads him into trouble. Poe leads the attack that destroys Starkiller Base, but soon finds himself on the run from the First Order.

This helmet accessory includes details recreated using 3D scans, measurements, and reference taken from the original screen-used production assets.

  • Outer shell is made of fiberglass and features Poe Dameron’s Blue Squadron helmet markings.
  • Fully lined interior, complete with removeable adjustment pillows.
  • Helmet size adjustment system ensures a comfortable and secure fit.
  • Helmet fits up to a size 8 US hat size.
  • This helmet accessory is expected to be in stock in Q1 (January-March) 2023.

NYCC 2022: MeTV Announces Original Svengoolie Comic Books Coming In 2023 from Frank Miller Presents

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Svengoolie

MeTV has announced the development with Frank Miller Presents on full-length comic books starring Svengoolie, with two comics set to release in 2023. Fans attending the Svengoolie panel at New York Comic Con this afternoon were the first to hear the news. 

Svengoolie previously starred in 2019’s Svengoolie Meets the DC Universe written by Dan DiDio, which featured Svengoolie starring alongside DC Comics super-heroes Superman, Wonder Woman, as well as Gotham nemesis The Joker. 

In other news, Svengoolie continues the hunt for the ‘Spawn of Svengoolie,’ inviting fans nationwide to download the new Svengoolie mobile app and audition for the chance to enter his dungeon to join his universe. Fans are also auditioning in the MeTV booth at New York Comic Con this weekend.

Also, this October MeTV continues its programming event, ‘Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza,’ a month-long celebration of all things Svengoolie, promising spooky, kooky and fiendishly fun movies, programs and specials for the entire family. Featured programming includes a Svengoolie movie showcase every Saturday night followed by an all-new season of the Svengoolie companion series Sventoonie, Sunday afternoon mini-marathons of spooky episodes of classic TV series, plus a horror-themed all-new episode of original series Collector’s Call on October 9. 

Svengoolie has been a beloved TV staple since the 1970’s, putting a humorous spin on classic science fiction and horror films from Hollywood history. Since 1979, Rich Koz, a.k.a. Svengoolie has entertained legions of sci-fi and horror fans with comedy sketches, jokes and song parodies; the show has become a highlight of the programming on the MeTV network. 

NYCC 2022: Marvel reveals a glimpse at Jonathan Hickman and Valerio Schiti’s secret 2023 project

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Fans attending the Marvel Comics: Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski Panel at New York Comic Con got their first glimpse at Jonathan Hickman and Valerio Schiti’s secret 2023 comics series! Check out the brand-new character designs below and stay tuned in the months ahead for more news about the highly anticipated saga from two of today’s biggest comic superstars!

NYCC 2022: Joe Quesada returns, Icon vs. Hardware, John Ridley, and more!

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DC‘s Jim Lee & Friends panel at New York Comic Con was full of news and reveals from amazing talent.

Marc Silvestri Talks About Batman’s Ultimate Team-Up

Lee’s longtime creative colleague Marc Silvestri was also on hand to share new art and conversation about his “buddy cop horror story”, Batman/The Joker: The Deady Duo. Silvestri talked to Lee and fans about the early days of pitching and planning the series, how his approach has evolved as both writer and artist from the start until now, why the relationship between Batman and The Joker has captivated fans for so long, and more details about what fans can expect when this seven issue limited series launches November 1, 2022.

Oscar Award-Winning Writer John Ridley – All In On DC

DC is fortunate to have an Academy Award-winning screenwriter on hand that treats his comic writing projects with the same care and commitment that he has with movies like 12 Years A Slave, Five Days At Memorial, American Crime, and his other movie projects. Writer John Ridley joined the panel to talk with Jim about his body of work, past and present. Ridley chatted with Lee and the audience about the current and future trajectory of Jace Fox since his move from Gotham to New York (and a sidekick?) in I Am Batman, and how the most recent story arc leads into his upcoming limited series G.C.P.D.: The Blue Wall, debuting October 18, 2022. John also discussed how he landed the job of telling the story of The Penguin, as part of DC’s Batman: One Bad Day event, revealing exclusive first look art from the one-shot ahead of its October 18 release.

Spencer Ackerman – “Building The Wall” in A New DC Black Label Series

For many, the 1990s was a comic book “renaissance,” with the birth of Lee’s own Wildstorm comics, DC’s then-unimaginable Death of Superman, and the creation of Milestone Comics. November’s DC 90’s Rewind event includes the launch of a new WildC.A.T.s. ongoing series, and a new DC Black Label limited series, Waller vs. WildStorm. Co-writer and noted national security journalist Spencer Ackerman appeared on the panel to talk about his first work for DC and how he, co-writer Evan Narcisse and artist Eric Battle plan to merge the DC and Wildstorm universes and show how Amanda Waller rose to power to become one of the most ruthless and unyielding characters in the DCU. Waller vs. Wildstorm debuts November 15, 2022.

Nikolas Draper-Ivey and Vita Ayala Return Static to Dakota in 2023

One of the brightest lights of Milestone Media’s reuniting with DC was Static: Season One, and breakout artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey, who joined the panel to talk a little about the reception that he, writer Vita Ayala and co-artist ChrisCross received after relaunching Milestone’s flagship super hero for a new generation. Fans got to see some of Draper-Ivey’s incredible art, as he spoke about taking on the new challenge of both co-writer (with Ayala) and artist for the six-issue sequel to Static: Season One, Static: Shadows of Dakota, debuting on February 7, 2023.

Early Look at New Titles Celebrating Milestone’s 30th Anniversary in 2023

Lee’s chat with Draper-Ivey led to more Milestone news, as he shared early reveals of two titles that will be part of the celebration of this groundbreaking imprint’s 30th anniversary next year. Cover art was revealed for Icon vs. Hardware, a five-issue limited series launching on February 14, 2023. Spinning out of the epilogue of the Milestones In History anthology, this series is co-written by Reggie Hudlin and Leon Chills, and pits two of Milestone’s core super heroes against each other for the future of Dakota, as Hardware discovers a time machine and puts it to work altering the history of the world.

Fans also got the first look at the main (by Denys Cowan) and variant (by Nikolas Draper-Ivey) covers for a Milestone 30th Anniversary Special, scheduled for a February 21, 2023 release. This commemorative one-shot will feature stories celebrating the breadth and depth of the Dakotaverse, with contributions from Eisner award winner Chuck Brown, Stephanie Williams, Denys Cowan, Nikolas Draper Ivey, Yasmin Flores Montanez and others. The Draper-Ivey variant cover spotlights the story he’s writing and drawing, a team up between an adult version of Static and Batman Beyond.

Special Guest Joe Quesada Reveals Details on His Return to DC

Even though Jim likes to keep his panel lineup secret to surprise people with big news, he always keeps an ace-in-the-hole extra secret to really catch the audiences off guard. Today was no exception, as artist and former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada took the stage.

Quesada left Marvel earlier this year to pursue his own personal projects and he’s clearly starting off with a bang, as he announced that he’d be designing covers for DC titles in 2023, exclusively revealing his variant cover art for Batman #131 (January 3, 2023), and Batman #132 (February 7, 2023).

NYCC 2022: CBLDF Defending Comics Today panel

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CBLDF

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is at New York Comic Con and offering the panel CBLDF: Defending Comics Today taking place on Sunday, October 9, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The panel discussion will include CBLDF board members Amy Chu, Joseph Illidge, and Jen King. Interim director Jeff Trexler will be on hand to discuss the recent victory of Gender Queer in Virginia Beach and next steps. Also being discussed will be recent and worrying legislation, the impact of international politics on algorithms in the United States, and local strategies for protecting free speech in your communities.

Attendees can also pick up a limited CBLDF Victory in Virginia booklet by stopping by Amy Chu’s booth (C-12) in Artist Alley!

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund: Defending Comics Today

Sun, Oct 9, 2022
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Room: 1C03

As challenges to graphics novels, webcomics, editorial cartoons and other forms of comic art surge to the highest level in decades the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund returns to share the latest developments; and what you can do to help protect comics in your community. Join Interim Director Jeff Trexler, Digital Director Jordan Smith, and special guests for a timely discussion of the past, present, and future of comics censorship.

NYCC 2022: Crunchyroll announces 3 anime releases and more!

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At the Crunchyroll Industry panel at New York Comic Con, Crunchyroll made a series of announcements across streaming, eCommerce, and Crunchyroll Games. 

NEW SERIES COMING TO CRUNCHYROLL

Revenger (Nitroplus)

  • Date: Coming Soon
  • Synopsis: As master assassin Usui Yuen looks into a series of assassinations made on the grand samurai clan, the Satsuma, he encounters Kurima Raizo, member and survivor of one of the attacks. Together, they discover the true nature of these murders is bigger than over stolen resources. As they get closer to the truth, will they come out alive to exact revenge?
  • Territories: Worldwide ex. Asia
Revenger

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World (Cloud Hearts)

  • Date: Coming January 2023
  • Synopsis: The Iceblade Sorcerer is hailed as the most powerful sorcerer in the world. The one who inherited this title, Ray White, struggles to deal with his own immense power. After fighting in the Far East War, his last accomplishment, he vanished from the battlefield along with a deeply scarred psyche. Three years have passed since then, and Ray has enrolled at the Arnold Academy of Magic, a school attended by elite sorcerers from around the world. Ray is the first “Ordinary” to attend this academy since it was founded, so he’s greeted by looks of scorn and contempt from its noble-born students. And now, he and the priceless friends he has found there are about to become entangled in multiple schemes. So begins the story of the most powerful sorcerer’s school life filled with both friendship and hardship.
  • Territories: Worldwide ex. Asia
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World

By the Grace of the Gods Season 2 (Maho Film)

  • Date: Coming January 2023
  • Synopsis: Only 39 years into a life full of bad luck, Ryoma Takebayashi passes away in his sleep! Taking pity on him, three divine beings show compassion by reincarnating him as a young boy to a magical, new world. Now he spends his time researching and caring for slimes. But after healing an injured traveler, Ryoma decides to set out with his new friends on a journey to use his power to help others.
  • Territories: Worldwide ex. Asia
By the Grace of the Gods Season 2

CRUNCHYROLL STORE EXCLUSIVES

Exclusive Funko Pop! Launches heading to the Crunchyroll Store include: 

The Crunchyroll Store also announced a roundup of new figures including Izuku Midoriya from My Hero Academia and a Nendoroid of Inosuke Hashibira from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba.

Finally, Crunchyroll revealed the upcoming Limited Edition Blu-ray + DVD for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Part 2, which will feature a 120-Page Art Book, special Enamel Pin and more. 

Fans at New York Comic Con and at home can use code CRNEW at checkout to get 15% off their first purchase.

CRUNCHYROLL GAMES GOES PLUS ULTRA

Crunchyroll Games title My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero goes PLUS ULTRA alongside the debut of the anime’s season 6. New Villains will be available to collect every week in October, starting with Shigaraki. 

Every day players can log in for exclusive rewards and or check out the special bundle in the shop just for the occasion

Players can use the code “NYCCTSH2022” until October 9 to unlock prizes to help jumpstart their adventure!

NYCC 2022: Enter The Sandman Dream Portal by Audible and DC

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The Sandman: Act III

Audible Inc. is bringing an immersive and interactive audio storytelling experience to New York Comic Con with The Sandman Dream Portal by Audible and DC, in celebration of the release of The Sandman: Act III. The voice of creator, writer, executive producer, and narrator Neil Gaiman will welcome visitors as they enter The Dreaming and embark on a journey through the storylines of The Sandman: Act III.

As attendees enter the portal, they will find themselves immersed in a surreal dreamscape gallery. Visual installations will encourage exploration and provide abstract visuals that evoke the feeling of special moments from Act III. Audio from those scenes and environmental sound effects will transport attendees directly into the audio adaptation of the New York Times best-selling graphic novel series.

Free and open to the public, you can experience it:

  • Friday, October 7th, 5-9pm
  • Saturday, October 8th, 1-9pm
  • Sunday, October 9th, 1-6pm
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