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The weekend is almost here! What geeky things are you all doing? Sound off in the comments below. While you wait for the weekday to end and the weekend to begin, here’s some comic news and a review from around the web.

Kotaku – The Scott Pilgrim Netflix Show Could Redeem The Movie’s Greatest Sin – What do you think? Will it?

The Beat – SDCC executive director Faye Desmond announces retirement – After an impressive 47 years.

The Beat – Can anything cure Marvel’s malaise? – What do you all think?

Review

The Beat – Macbeth

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SDCC 2023: Spider-Woman wages war against her greatest enemies this November

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This November, Jessica Drew has a new mission, and this time, it’s personal! Announced last month at San Diego Comic-Con, Spider-Woman is a new ongoing series that spins directly out of Gang War, the upcoming crossover that sees war erupt between New York City’s deadliest crime lords. Written by Steve Foxe and drawn by rising star Carola Borelli, Jessica Drew will strike out in a brand-new direction as she’s tasked by Spider-Man to take down some of her most bitter foes. But something has made Jessica angrier than ever, and her ruthless crime fighting will shock her fellow heroes during and beyond the events of Gang War. As she tries to solve the heartbreaking mystery that’s upended her entire world, Spider-Woman will come face-to-face with a terrifying new force of evil. Fans can discover more about what kicks off Jessica’s dramatic new journey in a special preview in tomorrow’s Amazing Spider-Man #31!

The Web of Destiny restored Spider-Woman’s life, but even Captain Marvel and Madame Web can tell something’s changed. After Viper engineers a deadly union between Hydra and Diamondback that’s about to tear the city apart, Spider-Man wants to recruit her for a new team to face an all-new foe – one who is powerful enough to destroy the city while burning Spider-Woman’s world to the ground.

Check out some early covers now and don’t miss the action-packed premiere of Spider-Woman’s new era this November! 

Those Two Geeks Episode 229: SDCC Toy Nerd Out

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Alex and Joe talk about the toy reveals from last week’s San Diego Comic Con, and some wrestling stuff.

You can reach Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

SDCC 2023: Nickelodeon acquires the original 1987 animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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In advance of the Paramount Pictures release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Mayhem, in theaters on August 2, Nickelodeon is expanding the beloved franchise again with the acquisition of the original 1987 animated Fred Wolf TMNT series (193 x 22-min episodes, 1987-1996).

Under the deal,Nickelodeon has acquired global rights to the storied series, which follows the adventures of the beloved characters—Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo—as they battle the Shredder, Krang and other villains and criminals. The series is slated to debut digitally later this month in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon branded channels and digital platforms internationally.

The news was revealed during the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2023. The Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon movie follows the Turtle brothers as they set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts after years of being sheltered from the human world. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Considered one of the most popular kids’ franchises, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned numerous blockbuster theatrical releases. The property is a global consumer products powerhouse, winning in every category that has hit shelves to date—with toys, apparel, video games, DVDs and more—and generating billions of dollars at retail.

SDCC 2023: It’s an Army of One by Tony Lee and Yishan Li

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Oni Press is publishing Army of One by New York Times-bestselling author Tony Lee and artist Yishan Li in March, 2024. This original graphic novel provides a fresh and original take on the concept of the multiverse and the hero’s journey.

A thousand years ago, a mighty battle pitched two of the greatest sorcerers against each other, Brother Havoc and Sister Fortune. In the end Brother Havoc won, shattering his rival into a thousand shards. Now, a millennia later, teenager Carrie Taylor not only learns that she is one of these shards, but that each shard created an alternate universe, with multiple versions of her out there—and a great evil is bent on destroying them all. Carrie must team with a handful of “alternate” Carries from across the universes to fulfill a prophecy that will bring Sister Fortune back from limbo to defeat this evil, but the more Carrie travels from broken universe to broken universe, she realizes she might not be working for the “good guys”—nor, perhaps, is she one of these shards after all. If that is indeed the case, then who is she?

Army of One will be available in stores in this universe on March 5, 2024.

SDCC 2023: Hasbro’s Star Wars reveals

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STAR WARS: LIGHTSABER FORGE MANDALORIAN MASTERWORKS SET

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2023)

This is the way! Young Star Wars fans can imagine the excitement and adventure of a galaxy far, far away with the STAR WARS: LIGHTSABER FORGE MANDALORIAN MASTERWORKS SETinspired by weapons featured in Star Wars: The Mandalorian live-action series on Disney+.

Kids can channel their inner Mandalorian and assemble 3 different creations – the iconic Darksaber, an electro-bayonet, and a conceal & reveal vibro-blade. This Lightsaber Forge set features entertainment-inspired design, 7 pieces including an extendable light-up Darksaber blade that flicks open, and sound effects inspired by The Mandalorian. Use the pieces to create one of the 3 different weapons to help retake Mandalore! These pieces are compatible across the entire Star Wars Lightsaber Forge line, with kids being able to mix-and-match parts to create, customize and master thousands of combinations! (Total combinations includes all Lightsaber Forge products. Additional Lightsaber Forge products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Includes 1 Darksaber blade, 1 vibro-blade, 1 bayonet piece, 1 core, 1 connector, and 1 combined emitter & connector. Available this Fall at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers.

STAR WARS GALACTIC ACTION AHSOKA TANO FIGURE

(HASBRO/ Ages 4 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Summer 2023)

Imagine exciting adventures in the Star Wars galaxy with this GALACTIC ACTION AHSOKA TANO figure. Activate this 12-inch-scale interactive Ahsoka Tano figure’s glowing white Lightsabers, galactic sound effects, and phrases by pressing the buttons on her belt. Each button sets off a different series of sounds, lights, and phrase combinations such as, “Surrender or face the consequences,” “Trust your instincts,” and “May the Force be with you.”

Available this Summer exclusively at Target and then available this Fall at most major retailers.

STAR WARS: AHSOKA TANO ELECTRONIC MASK

(HASBRO/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99 / Available: Summer 2023)

Ahsoka Tano forges her own path in the galaxy, righting injustices that she discovers. Imagine epic adventures and galactic duels with this Ahsoka Tano electronic mask! Kids ages 5 and up can channel the iconic character with this Star Wars headpiece, inspired by Ahsoka’s head tails in the Ahsoka live-action series on Disney+. Push the button on the side of the mask for sound effects and entertainment-inspired phrases like, “May the Force be with you,” and “I sense much fear in you.” 

Available this Summer at Target and then this Fall at other major retailers. Requires 2 AAA batteries [not included].

STAR WARS THE BOUNTY COLLECTION SERIES 7, GROGU LIGHTSABER INSPECTION

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/Available: Fall 2023)

Series 7 of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Bounty Collection is here and filled with adorable mini action figures in fun poses. Affectionately referred to by fans as “Baby Yoda,” Grogu is a mysterious alien pursued by bounty hunters on behalf of Imperial interests. The 2.25-inch “Lightsaber Inspection” posed figure features Grogu styled to be as cute as can be, inspecting a Lightsaber as seen on The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+. This Star Wars toy makes a great gift for kids ages 4 years old and up and is the perfect addition to any fan’s Star Wars collection! Collect all 6 figures in Series 7 featuring characters like Ahsoka, Chopper, BB-8 and a Loth-Cat in fun poses. (Sold separately. Subject to availability). Available this Fall at most major retailers.

STAR WARS THE BOUNTY COLLECTION SERIES 7, GROGU FROGGY FORCE

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/Available: Fall 2023)

Series 7 of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Bounty Collection is here and filled with adorable mini action figures in fun poses. Affectionately referred to by fans as “Baby Yoda,” Grogu is a mysterious alien pursued by bounty hunters on behalf of Imperial interests. The 2.25-inch “Froggy Force” posed figure features Grogu styled to be as cute as can be, styled after a scene in The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+ when Grogu practices channeling the Force on an unsuspecting frog. This Star Wars toy makes a great gift for kids ages 4 years old and up and is the perfect addition to any fan’s Star Wars collection! Collect all 6 figures in Series 7 featuring characters like Baby Ahsoka, Chopper, BB-8 and a Loth-cat in fun poses. (Sold separately. Subject to availability). Available this Fall at most major retailers.

STAR WARS THE BOUNTY COLLECTION SERIES 7, LOTH-CAT GROWLS

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/Available: Fall 2023)

Series 7 of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Bounty Collection is here and filled with adorable mini action figures in fun poses. Often found in the grassy plains of the Outer Rim planet, Loth-cats are small, temperamental creatures with sharp teeth and claws. The 2.25-inch “Loth-cat Growls” posed figure is styled to be as cute as can be, capturing the adorable yet feisty nature of its kind from the Star Wars galaxy. This Star Wars toy makes a great gift for kids ages 4 years old and up and is the perfect addition to any fan’s Star Wars collection! Collect all 6 figures in Series 7 featuring characters like Baby Ahsoka, Chopper, BB-8 and Grogu in fun poses. (Sold separately. Subject to availability). Available this Fall at most major retailers.

STAR WARS THE BOUNTY COLLECTION SERIES 7, BABY AHSOKA

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/Available: Fall 2023)

Series 7 of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Bounty Collection is here and filled with adorable mini action figures in fun poses. Ahsoka Tano forges her own path in the galaxy, righting injustices that she discovers. The 2.25-inch “Baby Ahsoka” posed figure is styled to be as cute as can be, capturing the adorable look of a young Ahsoka as seen in the Tales of the Jedi animated anthology on Disney+. This Star Wars toy makes a great gift for kids ages 4 years old and up and is the perfect addition to any fan’s Star Wars collection! Collect all 6 figures in Series 7 featuring characters like Chopper, BB-8, Grogu, and a Loth-cat in fun poses. (Sold separately. Subject to availability). Available this Fall at most major retailers.

STAR WARS THE BOUNTY COLLECTION SERIES 7, PUZZLED CHOPPER

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/Available: Fall 2023)

Series 7 of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Bounty Collection is here and filled with adorable mini action figures in fun poses. Chopper is the resident droid of the Ghost, assisting the crew in everything from ship maintenance to combat, even though he doesn’t always want to. The 2.25-inch “Puzzled Chopper” posed figure is styled to be as cute as can be, capturing his sometimes cranky personality. This Star Wars toy makes a great gift for kids ages 4 years old and up and is the perfect addition to any fan’s Star Wars collection! Collect all 6 figures in Series 7 featuring characters like Baby Ahsoka, BB-8, Grogu, and a Loth-cat in fun poses. (Sold separately. Subject to availability). Available this Fall at most major retailers.

STAR WARS THE BOUNTY COLLECTION SERIES 7, BB-8 BUDDY

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/Available: Fall 2023)

Series 7 of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Bounty Collection is here and filled with adorable mini action figures in fun poses. A skittish but loyal astromech, BB-8 accompanied Poe Dameron on many missions for the Resistance, helping to keep his X-Wing in working order. The 2.25-inch “BB-8 Buddy” posed figure is styled to be as cute as can be, inspired by the beloved droid from the Star Wars galaxy. This Star Wars toy makes a great gift for kids ages 4 years old and up and is the perfect addition to any fan’s Star Wars collection! Collect all 6 figures in Series 7 featuring characters like Baby Ahsoka, Chopper, Grogu, and a Loth-cat in fun poses. (Sold separately. Subject to availability). Available this Fall at most major retailers.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES PRE VIZSLA

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Fall 2023)

STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES PRE VIZSLA figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. Pre Vizsla was governor of Concordia, a moon of Mandalore, during the Clone Wars. Behind closed doors, he led Death Watch, a secret group of commandos seeking control of Mandalore. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 5 entertainment-inspired accessories.

STAR WARS MISSION FLEET T-6 JEDI SHUTTLE SHOWDOWN

(HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Fall 2023) 

Imagine taking on the galaxy with the Star Wars Mission Fleet T-6 Jedi Shuttle Showdown action figure set. This Star Wars toy includes a 2.5-inch-scale Ahsoka Tano figure with fully poseable arms, legs, and head, as well as design and detail inspired by the Ahsoka live-action series on Disney+. This Star Wars set comes with Ahsoka’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle ship, featuring series-inspired design, projectile launchers, an opening cockpit and repositionable wings. Place the Ahsoka action figure in the cockpit of her T-6 Jedi Shuttle and imagine embarking on exciting missions!

Hasbro’s line of Mission Fleet toys includes kid-friendly Star Wars action figures inspired by fan-favorite characters, making them great Star Wars gifts for kids! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability). Includes figure, vehicle, 2 Lightsaber accessories, 2 projectile launchers, and 2 projectiles. Available to purchase Summer 2023 at most major retailers.

STAR WARS DROIDABLES BB-8

(HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Summer 2023) 

Meet the STAR WARS DROIDABLES BB-8, your expressive, de-stressive sidekick! This 4-inch portable pal is packed with 20+ lights and sound effects inspired by BB-8 from the Star Wars galaxy. Rock his head forward, backward, side to side, and even in a circular motion to discover more than 20 different reactions – happy, sad, excited, and maybe even some hidden surprises. This interactive BB-8 figure includes batteries, so kids can start rocking BB-8’s head and unlocking his sound effects right away. Collect all the characters in the Droidables line including R2-D2 and Chopper! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability).

STAR WARS DROIDABLES R2-D2

(HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Summer 2023) 

Meet the STAR WARS DROIDABLES R2-D2, your expressive, de-stressive sidekick! This 4-inch portable pal is packed with 20+ lights and sound effects inspired by R2-D2 from the Star Wars Galaxy. Rock his head forward, backward, side to side, and even in a circular motion to discover more than 20 different reactions – happy, sad, excited, and maybe even some hidden surprises. This interactive R2-D2 figure includes batteries, so kids can start rocking R2-D2’s head and unlocking his sound effects right away. Collect all the characters in the Droidables line including BB-8 and Chopper! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability).

STAR WARS DROIDABLES CHOPPER (C1-10P)

(HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Summer 2023) 

Meet the STAR WARS DROIDABLES CHOPPER, your expressive, de-stressive sidekick! This 4-inch portable pal is packed with 20+ lights and sound effects inspired by Chopper from the Star Wars Galaxy. Rock his head forward, backward, side to side, and even in a circular motion to discover more than 20 different reactions – happy, sad, excited, and maybe even some hidden surprises. This interactive Chopper figure includes batteries, so kids can start rocking Chopper’s head and unlocking his sound effects right away. Collect all the characters in the Droidables line including R2-D2 and BB-8! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability).

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES AXE WOVES PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET

(HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $131.99/Available: Winter 2023)

A skilled warrior and privateer, Axe Woves travels the galaxy as a Mandalorian mercenary. STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium roleplay, AXE WOVES PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET, inspired by the STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN live-action series. Features premium deco, realistic detail, series-inspired design and drop-down rangefinder that activates with the press of a button, lighting up LEDs that flash in a “hunting” pattern as well as an LED-illuminated heads-up display. [Requires 1x AAA battery – not included]

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES AHSOKA TANO (PADAWAN)

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Winter 2023)  

STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES AHSOKA TANO (PADAWAN) figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series. Ahsoka Tano, a young Togruta, was the Padawan learner to Anakin Skywalker and a hero of the Clone Wars. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and her 2 signature Lightsaber accessories.

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION GRAND INQUISITOR

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Fall 2023)

The Grand Inquisitor leads an elite cadre of Force-sensitive interrogators and hunters tasked with tracking down Jedi survivors who escaped Order 66. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION GRAND INQUISITOR figure inspired by STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI live-action series. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure with Lightsaber and hilt accessories.

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION THE MANDALORIAN’S N-1 STARFIGHTER

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $129.99 / Available: Fall 2023)

This Republic-era handcrafted Naboo N-1 Starfighter has been extensively modified to be a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle for the Mandalorian and his foundling Grogu. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION THE MANDALORIAN’S N-1 STARFIGHTER andfigures inspired by the ship’s and characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN. This vehicle and figure set features premium detail and design and highly articulated carded Mandalorian figure, a Grogu figure as well as packaging inspired by the original Kenner packaging and branding. Includes vehicle, figure with Grogu, droid socket, 2 stands and 5 entertainment-inspired accessories.

SDCC 2023: Mysteries of the original Secret Wars will be revealed in Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld

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In 1984, Marvel’s greatest heroes and deadliest villains were pit against each other on Battleworld by the unbelievably powerful Beyonder in Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck, and Bob Layton’s Secret Wars! Regarded as the pioneer Marvel Comics crossover event, Secret Wars had an undeniable impact on comic book storytelling and to celebrate this landmark series’ 40th anniversary, Marvel will return to Battleworld this November in an all-new four-issue limited series: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld!

Announced this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld is written by Tom DeFalco, former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief and the editor of the original Secret Wars. Joined by acclaimed artist Pat Olliffe, DeFalco will expose never-before-told secrets behind one of the significant conflicts in Marvel history. Fans can expect revelations beyond the Beyonder’s true motives, shocking appearances by characters that you didn’t even know fought in the Secret Wars, and more. Starring iconic super hero best friend duo Spider-Man and the Human Torch, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld will fit seamlessly between the pages of the beloved original series and hold the answers to questions you never knew you had!

The mysteries of the Secret Wars deepen! Get ready for an all-new cataclysmic battle from when Spider-Man first got his alien costume and a mysterious being called the Beyonder assembled super heroes and villains from Earth to do battle on a patchwork planet. Witness now an untold adventure set during the original Secret Wars!

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars set the standard for Marvel Comics events (as well as action figures and the characters existing at the forefront of pop culture), and this new story will at last reveal some secret connections and missing characters going back to the original series! What secret test are the Beyonders conducting…and how will Spider-Man, the Human Torch and the whole cast determine the fate of the universe? (PLUS: Surprise super villain appearances inside!)

Don’t miss Tom DeFalco and Pat Olliffe’s all-new, in-continuity tale packed with exciting surprises when Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld arrives on November 22!

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