Comics Archives

Earlier this week, Bookbub released a list titled "22 of the Biggest Mystery and Thriller Books Coming in Spring 2018." The article features the usual number of heavy hitters — names like Stephen King, David Baldacci, Dean Koontz, Brad Meltzer, and... Alex Segura.

Vice President Mike Pence has a book out -- or rather his family has. Ostensibly penned by his rabbit, a pet much featured in the media, A Day in the Life

Welcome, dear readers, to X-Men: Bland Design, the weekly multi-part recap column that strives to answer the question: “What if Ed Piskor had no art skills, a juvenile sense of humor, and less classic material to work with?” Let's continue with X-Men Blue #23!

Writer and former IDW Editor Dan Taylor has unveiled his new novella — a sci-fi, noir, robotic detective story called Pi Private Eye.

We discussed the publishers. But who and what are the comics distribution channels and commerce venues? Tim Fielder of Dieselfunk Dispatch discusses the Direct Market, Traditional Bookstores, Digital Bookstores, and the Zines market.

In March last year, it was announced that Japanese artist Shiori Teshirogi would produce a manga to tie in with the release of the Justice League movie in Japan. Well, in October, DC Comics will translate and publish Batman & the Justice League in English, collected in a single volume.

Welcome, dear readers, to X-Men: Bland Design, the weekly multi-part recap column that strives to answer the question: “What if Ed Piskor had no art skills, a juvenile sense of humor, and less classic material to work with?” Here's Astonishing X-Men #9!

The first solicits and listings for the upcoming DC Ink and DC Zoom lines for younger readers are starting to break through.

Brian Michael Bendis has moved his Jinxworld line of comics through a few publishers over the years, and now the line is at DC Comics. And we get an idea of when and how... with a new collection out every two weeks from October, and often $5 to $10 cheaper than the previous versions.

Welcome, dear readers, to X-Men: Bland Design, the weekly multi-part recap column that strives to answer the question: “What if Ed Piskor had no art skills, a juvenile sense of humor, and less classic material to work with?” Let's look at New Mutants: Dead Souls #1!

Thor, Batman, Ninja-K, Mata Hari! What do all of these characters have in common? They all have issues coming out this week. Are they worthy of your pull box? Let's find out.

We've been looking at DC Comics' Omnibus and Absolute plans today, which include Absolute Flashpoint, Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 3, and more added to those already announced.

You can’t simply draw Cthulhu (as simple as that may sound) if you want to stay true to the original text (which I do). You need to create that atmosphere of cosmic horror that Lovecraft was so well known for.

EA releases The Sims 4 DLC for already purchased DLC, Nathan Fillion reprises his Firefly role in an unorthodox way, a new Avengers: Infinity War trailer, and more geeky news from the past week!

We told you last week that DC Comics was republishing the original Sandman collections in a new format for the 30th anniversary of the series, and we had details for the new editions of Preludes and Nocturnes and A Doll's House. And now we have more for the next two.

So many retailers with so many exclusive covers -- including the creators own stores in some cases. Here's a regular rundown of a few, from J. Scott Campbell, Adi Granov, and more.

Invader Zim #29 brings us a new flavor of Poop Cola: Dark Poop. Gaz orders Dib to get her a bottle, and he finds Poop Cola-wielding wizards. Yes, really. Does it make for a good read?

Bleeding Cool Bestseller List, 03/18/18: The Bat and the Supe take the top with their ancillary titles, while a Hulk return and a new look Fantastic Four help Avengers and Marvel Two-in-One, as Mister Miracle's birth issue continues to make for a very non-traditional impact in the chart.

The Grass Kings find the federal government bearing down on them in full force to apprehend their resident, Archie. Does this make for a good read?

As part of a tie-in with the recent Warner Bros. film, the company released a brand-new guide in the form of Justice League: The Ultimate Guide. We took off our Clark Kent glasses, put on our real ones, and flipped through this latest guide.

Our favorite storytelling medium, the comic book, has brought a lot more wins and losses for this week. Avengers, Infidel, Action Comics, Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe: which are good? Which were bad? Check them out here!

DK Books recently released a brand-new guide revolving around Wonder Woman for those wishing to find out more about her — here is Wonder Woman: The Ultimate Guide to The Amazon Princess.

Rod Lamberti of Rodman Comics writes weekly for Bleeding Cool. Find previous columns here. Not much has changed comic news-wise. So I figured an instore

Sam Humphries will be the new writer on Harley Quinn from #43, drawn by regular series artist Mirko Andolfo — a series that has plotted its own course both pre and post-Rebirth.

Every couple of years it seems that DK Books comes out with a new all-things-Marvel guidebook, some of them containing character info, others containing canon info, and some being a mesh of the two. This time it's Ultimate Marvel.

Secret Weapons brings the story of Owen trying to get his life back together after losing his housing in Harada's institute. Is it a good read?

Ninjak is sent to the Dead Realm to talk with Shadowman due to a bullet from Bloodshot. MI-6 has learned of Roku's plans and hopes to help Colin. Does it make for a good read?

Scoundrel reaches its conclusion as Hector reaches the crescendo of his drug use and debauchery. He is forced to reach out to his old friend Gus, but Hector may even push Gus too far. Is it a good read?

Pumpkinhead closes in on Clayton Reese, but the rogue manages to get away before being killed by the demon. Meanwhile, the sheriff begins to discover what's happening in her town. Does it make for a good read?

In this weeks DC Versus its the battle of the boy billionaires as the Emerald Archer takes on the Dark Knight... even if you think Green Arrow is just a copy of Batman, it would be a good fight.