Tag Archives: Comics

Tomasi’s “Super League” Revealed!

Posted on by

Last month DC Comics revealed that Peter J. Tomasi would pen eight issues of “Super League,” spanning Superman, Batman/Superman, Superman/Wonder Woman and Action Comics over April and May of 2016. They’ve showed some incredible cover artwork by Yanick Paquette, John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, and Karl Kerschl, but they didn’t reveal how huge this story would be.

It’s going to be epic!

Did anyone notice that Mikel Janin is on art for Superman #51? With the upcoming solicitation of Superman #52 DC thought it was time to give an early look at his interior pages for Superman #51 so you can see for yourself just how awesome this experience is going to be.

And here’s your recap of all upcoming “Super League” issues, including selections from May’s top-secret solicitations:

  • SUPERMAN #51, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Mikel Janin, cover by John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, is on sale APRIL 6.
    • It’s the start of a new chapter in the Man of Steel’s life that will change everything you know as the epic eight-part “Super League,” all written by Peter J. Tomasi, spans SUPERMAN, BATMAN/SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN and ACTION COMICS in April and May!
  • BATMAN/SUPERMAN #31, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Yanick Paquette, is on sale APRIL 13.
    • In part two of “Super League,” Superman enlists Batman’s aid in seeking out people that can help form his new super-league…
  • ACTION COMICS #51, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by Karl Kerschl, is on sale APRIL 20.
    • Superman is shocked to learn that Kara has been missing for some time as part three of “Super League” begins!
  • SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #28, written by Peter J. TomasI, art by Ed Benes, cover by Paul Renaud, is on sale APRIL 27.
    • In part four of “Super League,” Wonder Woman and Superman encounter the being that was discovered in BATMAN/SUPERMAN #31.
  • BATMAN/SUPERMAN #32, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Tyler Kirkham, cover by Yanick Paquette, is on sale MAY 4.
    • “Super League” continues this month as Kal-El’s bid to strengthen his forces brings him, Batman and Wonder Woman into China and into conflict with the might of that nation’s greatest heroes: the Great 10!
  • ACTION COMICS #52, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson, is on sale MAY 11.
    • “Super League” continues—as two Supermen meet at last: pre-New 52 Superman meets the current Clark.
  • SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #29, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Karl Kerschl, is on sale MAY 18
    • It’s the penultimate chapter of “Super League”! When all the Supermen have fallen, it’s Supergirl to the rescue!
  • SUPERMAN #52, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Mikel Janin, is on sale MAY 25.
    • The “Super League” epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses Superman’s own solar super flare power against everyone.

Adam Warlock Battles Across Time & Space in The Infinity Entity #1!

Posted on by

This March, he will travel to the ends of the universe and even back in time in an effort to regain his memories. He is Adam Warlock, and his story will be told in The Infinity Entity #1! – a brand-new limited series from comic legends Jim Starlin and Alan Davis! Spinning directly out of the New York Times Bestselling Thanos: The Infinity Revelation and Thanos: The Infinity Relativity – follow Adam Warlock on a desperate quest that leads directly into the final chapter of Starlin’s epic trilogy, Thanos: The Infinity Finale! A quest that will cross paths with the original Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and cosmic beings with the power to unmake entire universes! Can he reclaim his memories and become the hero he once was? Find out as Starlin and Davis bring you a cosmic thrill ride this March!

THE INFINITY ENTITY #1 (of 4) (JAN160725)
Written by JIM STARLIN
Art & Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Variant Covers by RON LIM (JAN160726) & MARCO RUDY (JAN160727)
FOC – 02/15/16, On-Sale – 03/09/16

The_Infinity_Entity_1_Cover

Preview: Mickey Mouse #9

Posted on by

Mickey Mouse #9

Romano Scarpa (w/a) • Henrieke Goorhuis (c)

“The Chirikawa Necklace,” Part 2 of 2! Pegleg Pete’s new partner, Trudy Van Tubb, is running a brutal gangster-training school—and Mickey must turn mobster to take it down!

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

MickeyMouse_09-pr_page7_image1

Preview: Haunted Horror #21

Posted on by

Haunted Horror #21

Various (w & a & c)

From the same wicked fiends that bring you the Chilling Archives of Horror Comics hardback series the Haunted Horror comic book gives good skull. Classic banned horror comics from Pre-Code 1950s!

FC • 32 pages • $4.99

HauntedHorror_21-pr_page7_image1

Preview: Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #3

Posted on by

Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #3

writer: Chris Roberson
artist: Cezar Razek
cover: Wilfredo Torres
incentive cover: Wilfredo Torres (B/W art)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

While she seems like a sweet old lady to the staff at the nursing home where she resides, only Doc Savage knows that a seemingly harmless elderly woman was once a member of a doomsday cult that threatened to kick off World War III back in the 1970s, and might well hold the key to a mystery that threatens the safety of the world in the modern day.

DocSavageSpiders03-Cov-A-Torres

Preview: Fistful of Blood #4 (of 4)

Posted on by

Fistful of Blood #4 (of 4)

Kevin Eastman (w) • Simon Bisley (a) • James Ryman (c)

Just as Blondie loses all hope in her battle with the Zombies and Vampires, a gang Ducati riding, black leather, Mac 10 toting thugs roll into town, seeking refuge after a bank heist – the whole town explodes in a battle for the last man, or woman, standing – in a climax you don’t want to miss.

FC • 40 pages • $4.99

FistfulOfBlood_04-pr_page7_image1

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures #7

Posted on by

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures #7

Ian Flynn, Caleb Goellner (w) • Chad Thomas, Dave Alvarez (a) Jon Sommariva (c)

“Job Security Part 1” Shredder is fed up with Fishface, Rahzar, Bebop and Rocksteady and declares that only the pair that bring in the Turtles will remain in his employ. The other team will meet a much more unpleasant fate. It’s an all-out competition between the goons with the Turtles stuck in the middle!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

TMNT_AA_07-pr_page7_image1

Preview: Alice Cooper vs Chaos! #6

Posted on by

Alice Cooper vs Chaos! #6

writer: Tim Seeley, Jim Terry
artist: Jim Terry
cover: Joyce Chin
incentive cover: Joyce Chin (B/W art)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

This is it! The union of Mistress Hel and “Evil” Alice Cooper has dominated the realm of nightmares, and it won’t be long before they plunge the world into horror. The monsters of the Chaos! universe must rescue the real Alice and keep from killing each other long enough to save us all!

AliceChaos06-Cov-A-Chin

Preview: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #39

Posted on by

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #39

Christina Rice (w) • Agnes Garbowska (a & c)

“Don’t You Forget About Us” part 2! The Cutie Mark Crusaders and their classmates are hopelessly lost in the woods! The only chance of salvation may lie with…Diamond Tiara?!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

MLP_FiM_39-pr_page7_image1

DC Comics Proudly Presents: The New 52 hits 52!

Posted on by

Celebrating 52 issues of incredible storytelling, DC Entertainment’s May 2016 variant cover theme will pay homage to the #1 issues of eleven comics that debuted in 2011 when DC Entertainment rebooted their superhero publishing line and revitalized the comics industry as a whole. It was a momentous occasion then, and is an anniversary to celebrate now!

Inspired by Cliff Chiang’s Wonder Woman #1, Rags Morales and Brad Anderson’s Action Comics #1, Adam Hughes’ Batgirl #1, and more, these brand-new “The New 52” variants will grace the covers of those same landmark titles that are hitting issue #52 in May. Illustrated by an all-star lineup of incredible talent, May’s lineup of variant covers are as remarkable as the industry-changing covers they’re based on.

Action Comics #52 variant cover by Ben Oliver
Aquaman #52 variant cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
Batgirl #52 variant cover by Babs Tarr
Batman #52 variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque
Catwoman #52 variant cover by Inaki Miranda
Detective Comics #52 variant cover by Francis Manapul
The Flash #52 variant cover by Jesus Merino
Green Arrow #52 variant cover by Szymon Kudranski
Green Lantern #52 variant cover by Billy Tan
Superman #52 variant cover by Mikel Janin
Wonder Woman #52 variant cover by David Finch and Matt Banning

“The New 52” variants are the latest in a variety of monthly themes.

Check out the original covers and the variants below and further below is the credits for the original covers.

The original covers credits:

Action Comics #1 cover by Rags Morales and Brad Anderson
Aquaman #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Rod Reis
Batgirl #1 cover by Adam Hughes
Batman #1 cover by Greg Capullo and Alex Sinclair
Catwoman #1 cover by Guillem March
Detective Comics #1 cover by Tony Daniel and Tomeu Morey
The Flash #1 cover by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato
Green Arrow #1 cover by Dave Wilkins
Green Lantern #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Rod Reis
Superman #1 cover by George Perez and Brian Buccellato
Wonder Woman #1 cover by Cliff Chiang

« Older Entries Recent Entries »