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Exclusive Preview: Battleworld #3

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Battleworld #3

(W) Christos Gage (A) Marcus To
(C) Rachelle Rosenberg (L) Travis Lanham
(CA) Leinil Francis Yu, Romulo Fajardo Jr. (VCA) Nick Bradshaw and Rachelle Rosenberg, Rod Reis, Philip Tan and Rain Beredo, Mike McKone and Nolan Woodard

WELCOME TO THE PITT! With powers seemingly unmatched, KORVAC keeps our heroes trapped within Battleworld. But Hank Pym has a plan: recruiting KEN CONNELL, THE STAR BRAND! Only problem is… can Star Brand be trusted? PLUS: The most surprising costume reveal in 40 years!

Battleworld #3

NYCC 2025: Adam Kubert, Don Aguillo, and Serg Acuña are part of the OverPower Card Game Panel!

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OverPower NYCC 2025

OverPower is back and they’re bringing some comic guests to their New York Comic Con 2025 panel.  Adam Kubert, Don Aguillo, and Serg Acuña are all taking part in “OverPower Rising: Bringing Skybound, Top Cow and Edgar Rice Burroughs to CCGs!” The panel takes place Friday, October 10 from 2:45pm to 3:30pm in Hall 1E Community Stage.

OverPower is back after its initial release decades ago and it isn’t missing a beat. After launching the collectible card game with the characters and worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs, 2026 will see the release of new sets featuring characters from Skybound and Top Cow. To top it, the cards feature artwork from some amazing comic artists.

Those attending the panel with receive an OverPower Invincible CCG card featuring artwork from Phillip Tan! There will be additional giveaways of some autographed cards to a few lucky winners as well!

A New Symbiote Suit Emerges on Battleworld

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In Amazing Spider-Man #252 by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, Spider-Man returned from Secret Wars with a new black costume that was later revealed to be the alien symbiote VENOM! Now, over 40 years later, a new comic book legend begins with the debut of a symbiote costume in Battleworld #3 this November that will return the following month in Venom #252.

Battleworld, a new limited series by Christos Gage and Marcus To, kicks off in September. The series follows the tradition of both the groundbreaking original Secret Wars and the 2015 Secret Wars event by bringing various heroes from the multiverse together on a patchwork planet for an epic conflict! Last week at San Diego Comic-Con, retailers learned that In Battleworld #3, one of those chosen heroes is revealed to be an all-new alternate Venom donning a Red and Blue Spidey suit! Created by writer Jordan Morris, who made his Marvel Comics debut earlier this year in Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1, and artist and designer Luciano Vecchio, this mysterious new character will headline his own backup story by Morris and Jesús Saíz in Venom #252, part of Al Ewing and Paco Medina’s current run. Venom #252 will also reunite DeFalco and Frenz for a story that ties back to their classic Amazing Spider-Man issue.

In addition to Luciano Vecchio’s design sheet for the new costume, check out the main cover for Battleworld #3 by Leinil Francis Yu and a Venom Variant Cover by Phillip Tan. Plus, see new variant covers for Venom #252 by R.B. Silva and Cory Smith that homage the original covers of Secret Wars #7 and Amazing Spider-Man #252. Don’t miss the most shocking costume reveal in 40 years by preordering both issues at your local comic shop today!

Top Cow and Edgar Rice Burroghs are coming to Lazarus Rising Games’ OverPower relaunch

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Lazarus Rising Games has initiated its campaign to return the legendary 1990s collectible card game OverPower to its original glory, signing licensing deals with Top Cow Productions, Inc. and Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. to include the likes of Top Cow’s Witchblade, Darkness, and Cyberforce, as well as Burroughs’ iconic Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars. OverPower is set to formally relaunch in late 2024.

Formerly known as BMG & Associates, Lazarus Rising Games’ core ownership is comprised of a group who spent their youth playing OverPower – and continue to this day. Their passion for the game is the driving force of the company, and their experience ensures the game’s authenticity to its roots while relentlessly seeking new assets to infuse the game’s resurgence. As the collectible card game market has continued to once again blossom, the LRG team has sought to position OverPower at the center of that revival by appealing to the game’s loyal fans – and prospective new players – with the acquisition of new IPs, an inclusive, creative set of rules for smooth, exciting gameplay, and absolutely stunning artwork from some of the top illustrators in the games and comics industries. 

Further establishing OverPower’s footprint, LRG has entrusted production of its cards to legendary Cartamondi, the worldwide leader in “play” solutions with a global brand portfolio that boasts a suite of heritage brands that go back as far as 1848, including global brands in the CCG market like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic The Gathering.

The licensing deal with Top Cow features characters from the company’s popular roster of properties, notably Witchblade, Darkness, Cyberforce, Cyberdata, Codename: Strykeforce, Aphrodite IX, Hunter Killer, Genius, Think Tank, Syphon and A Man Among Ye.

Beyond the deals with Top Cow & Burroughs, LRG has enlisted an impressive roster of illustrators to create images for the game, most notably renowned comic book & CCG artists Philip Tan, Jim Chung, and David Nakayama. 

LRG has already begun a soft rollout of the game’s new aspects and cards, initially offering two new sets earlier this year – which sold out immediately – for test-playing the new mechanics of the game. A new full core set is now in production with deliveries expected in early 2025, and additional expansions are in the works for Q4 of 2025. In addition, LRG is in active negotiations with a wide array of popular IPs to further enhance the game’s ever-expanding roster of beloved characters and exquisite artwork. OverPower fans and retailers are excited about the possibilities.

Preview: Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned #2

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Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned #2

writer: Steve Niles
artist: Alessandro Amoruso
covers: Joshua Middleton (A), Joseph Michael Linsner (B), Phillip Tan (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $4.99 | Teen+

Armed with a bloodstained map and the tale of a warlock’s treasure, the She-Devil With a Sword sets out on her quest for a dead city forgotten to history. The way is long and arduous, and danger lurks around every corner — but so too do some brave souls who share Sonja’s thirst for adventure. As the days turn into weeks, Sonja and her growing company move ever closer to their goal — but are her companions really who they appear to be?

The first Red Sonja tale penned by 30 Days of Night’s STEVE NILES takes flight in this spectacular second issue, featuring amazing interior art by ALESSANDRO AMORUSO and equally exciting covers from JOSHUA MIDDLETON, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, PHILLIP TAN, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned #2

Chris Claremont returns for an all-new Wolverine story with Wolverine: Deep Cut

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Over the last few years, readers have gotten to experience all-new mutant sagas from the mastermind behind the X-Men’s most influential stories—Chris Claremont! The groundbreaking writer has introduced a multitude of hit limited series that fill in the gaps of X-Men canon, answering dangling questions and adding further depth to his historic and unparalleled run on the franchise. To celebrate Wolverine’s 50th anniversary this year, Claremont is back with artist Edgar Salazar for an all-new Wolverine story set during one of the X-Men’s most beloved eras in Wolverine: Deep Cut!

Wolverine: Deep Cut sees Claremont return to the period when the X-Men operated out of the Australian Outback, and Wolverine was jetting off on secret adventures around the globe in his first solo series, also penned by Claremont. Now, witness Wolverine’s untold hunt before the Reavers’ brutal attack brought the X-Men’s time in Australia to a tragic end in Uncanny X-Men #251.

OUT OF THE OUTBACK ON A LIFE-AND-DEATH MISSION! Logan sets off from the outback, leaving behind what was left of the X-Men, for a mysterious mission. After decades of mystery, Claremont reveals just what Wolverine got up to before his unforgettable battle with the Reavers! Featuring sinister revelations and claw-to-claw confrontations with Sabretooth, this is an ideal entry-point Wolverine story for new and long-standing fans alike that simply cannot be missed!

Wolverine: Deep Cut will be Claremont and Salazar’s latest “retro pick” adventure with Wolverine, following the Wolverine: Madripoor Knights series that launched earlier this year.

Check out Phillip Tan’s Wolverine: Deep Cut #1 cover and be there for the next Chris Claremont-penned mutant saga with this untold story of Wolverine’s most personal mission! Coming to shops July 3.

Wolverine: Deep Cut #1

Behold the madness that awaits in Summer of Symbiotes

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Starting in May, the symbiote characters you know and love as well as exciting new symbiote stars will have their day in the sun! Dubbed the “Summer of Symbiotes,” this celebration of Venom’s 35th anniversary will include a host of ongoing series, limited series, and crossovers spotlighting Venom, Carnage, Red Goblin, and many more! Today, fans can vibe to the chaotic energy of this symbiote showcase in a new promotional image by Phillip Tan and Scott Williams! A venomous postcard of what’s in store, this outrageous image pays homage to the Marvel swimsuit pinups of the ‘90s, specifically Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Joe Rosas’ iconic poolside pinup from 1991’s X-Men #1.

Here’s a rundown of the titles that will be hosting this upcoming era, including news about titles yet to be fully announced:

VENOM

Crafted by a mastermind team of Al Ewing and Cafu and others, Venom’s current ongoing series will continue to explore the transformative journeys of both Eddie Brock and Dylan Brock. A saga spanning time and space, Eddie has come face to face with the worst parts of himself in the form of new villain Bedlam while Dylan has followed in his father’s footsteps, embracing his own symbiote and becoming a new Marvel hero. And this summer, their symbiote family is about to grow even larger…

CARNAGE

The most terrifying villain in the Marvel Universe has returned! Cletus Kasady is back in Alex Paknadel and Francesco Manna’s Carnage ongoing series. With a renewed purpose, Venom’s psychotic offspring is ready to unleash his vengeance on an unsuspecting Marvel Universe and ascend to a glorious new role. After he takes care of Miles Morales, of course.

EXTREME VENOMVERSE

In the same spirit of Edge of Spider-Verse, this landmark new series will take readers to uncharted corners of the symbiote hive with brand-new stories by all-star creators! Witness jaw-dropping turning points for symbiote icons and see never-before-seen Venoms bear their fangs for the very first time including the debuts of a symbiote-hosting Felicia Hardy, a Venom samurai, a Venom spaceknight, and more!

RED GOBLIN

Spinning out the pages of Venom, a deadly new Goblin takes to the night sky in this ongoing series by writer Alex Pakandel and Jan Bazaldua. On stands now, the thrilling saga stars Normie Osborn who’s received his own symbiote and embraces his grandfather Norman’s legacy by becoming the Red Goblin! But will Normie fulfill his dark destiny as an Osborn – or will he and his symbiote strive to make a difference for the better?

CARNAGE REIGNS

A brutal crossover between Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Carnage, and Red Goblin pits Miles Morales against Carnage in what promises to be Miles’ darkest battle yet. With his soul trapped within the Extrembiote Armor created by Tony Stark during King in Black, Cletus has the means to level an untold amount of chaos on New York City. But like any good Tony Stark invention, the Extremis coursing through Cletus’ symbiotic veins needs POWER, and that means Cletus is HUNGRY. Good thing Brooklyn’s very own Spider-Man is there to stand in his way!

CULT OF CARNAGE: MISERY

The mother of all symbiote stories from writer Sabir Pirzada and artist Francesco Mortarino, starring Liz Allen as the new Misery! The limited series kicks off when the Life Foundation symbiotes, Toxin and the others, are mysteriously stolen! But by whom? And WHY?! Regardless, it’s up to Liz to save the symbiotes before they can fall into the wrong hands – and unleash untold havoc across the Marvel Universe!

EDGE OF VENOMVERSE INFINITY COMIC

Even Marvel Unlimited isn’t safe from the “Summer of Symbiotes”! Learn about an exciting upcoming symbiote series coming to Marvel Unlimited at the Marvel Comics: Spider-Man & the Venomverse Panel at C2E2 2023!

DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE

It’s all leading to this! The epic adventures above are spiraling towards an explosive destination, and not all your favorite symbiotes will survive the journey. The Carnage symbiote is more bloodthirsty than ever and heads to the multiverse for its greatest killing spree yet. But what is it after? Find out more when this upcoming limited series is announced at the Marvel Comics: Spider-Man & the Venomverse Panel at C2E2 2023!

Summer of Symbiotes

Get a look at Superman vs. Lobo, coming in August!

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What happens when an indomitable force meets an irritating object? That’s what readers will find out when Superman runs into Lobo in August’s launch of Superman vs. Lobo!

What will be worse, the damage Lobo causes on his own, or the chaos of trying to stop him? I smell a team-up, fanboys! Or, will it be a train wreck? Lobo is involved, after all!

From writers Tim Seeley and Sarah Beattie, the team behind the indie hit Money Shot, and Punchline artist Mirka Andolfo comes a hilarious new three-issue, oversize, superhero epic!

Numen is the most popular being in the universe, a god clogging all social channels—and he does not take kindly to attention going to Superman and Lobo. Further complicating things is Dr. Flik, a scientist determined to study the last sons of Krypton and Czarnia respectively. What can she glean from the hero whose home planet was destroyed when he was just a baby and the bad, bad boy who made it all go away just for the heck of it?

Superman vs. Lobo #1 (of 3) by Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie, Mirka Andolfo, and Arif Prianto arrives on August 24 in DC’s Prestige Plus format (8 1/2″ x 10 7/8″) with a card stock main cover by Andolfo, card stock variant covers by Simon Bisley and Tony Harris and a 1:25 card stock variant cover by Phillip Tan. Superman vs. Lobo will retail for $6.99 US for 48 pages and will carry DC’s Black Label content descriptor, indicating content appropriate for readers ages 17+.

Preview: Red Sonja: Black, White, Red #1

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Red Sonja: Black, White, Red #1

writer: Kurt Busiek, Mark Russell, Amanda Deibert
artist: Benjamin Dewey, Bob Q, Cat Staggs
covers: Lucio Parrillo (A), Emanuela Lupacchino (B), Phillip Tan (C), Gracie the Cosplay Lass Cosplay Variant (D), Phillip Tan (RI/Line Art), Emanuela Lupacchino (RI/Line Art), Phillip Tan (RI/BW), Gracie the Cosplay Lass Cosplay Variant (RI/Virgin), Emanuela Lupacchino (RI/BW), Lucio Parrillo (RI/BW)
FC | 40 pages | Sword and Sorcery | $4.99 | Teen+

Dynamite proudly presents a prestige project by the world’s greatest storytellers! Red Sonja, like you’ve NEVER seen before…all presented in beautiful black, white, and red!

KURT BUSIEK (Astro City, Marvels) and BENJAMIN DEWEY (King In Black: Namor) take you to The Mountains Of Night, a foreboding haunt where the She-Devil With A Sword seeks a precious, priceless item…

AMANDA DEIBERT (Wonder Woman) and CAT STAGGS (Smallville) wind you through a mysterious adventure of crimson and ebony…

MARK RUSSELL (Red Sonja) and BOB Q (Red Sonja) return to put their final stamp on their classic Red Sonja series, with a coda that will leave you breathless…

Red Sonja: Black, White, Red #1

It’s Superman vs. Lobo in August!

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What happens when an indomitable force meets an irritating object? That’s what readers will find out when Superman runs into Lobo in August’s launch of Superman vs. Lobo! From writers Tim Seeley and Sarah Beattie and artist Mirka Andolfo comes a hilarious new three-issue, oversize, superhero epic!

What will be worse, the damage Lobo causes on his own, or the chaos of trying to stop him? I smell a team-up, fanboys! Or, will it be a train wreck? Lobo is involved, after all!

Numen is the most popular being in the universe, a god clogging all social channels—and he does not take kindly to attention going to Superman and Lobo. Further complicating things is Dr. Flik, a scientist determined to study the last sons of Krypton and Czarnia respectively. What can she glean from the hero whose home planet was destroyed when he was just a baby and the bad, bad boy who made it all go away just for the heck of it?

Superman vs. Lobo #1 (of 3) by Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie, Mirka Andolfo, and Arif Prianto arrives on August 24 in DC’s Prestige Plus format (8 1/2″ x 10 7/8″) with a card stock main cover by Andolfo, card stock variant covers by Simon Bisley and Tony Harris and a 1:25 card stock variant cover by Phillip Tan. Superman vs. Lobo will retail for $6.99 US for 48 pages and will carry DC’s Black Label content descriptor, indicating content appropriate for readers ages 17+.

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