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04/16/12 @ 4:00 pm EST
 From C2E2's Artist Alley E13: Globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire battles Nazis, occult science, and mythical creatures against the backdrop of the pulp era. And now she’s coming in for a landing with Sequential Pulp Comics. Copublishers Sequential Pulp Comics and Dark Horse Comics are pleased to announce their plans for writer/artist Steve Bryant’s 1930s heroine. “Steve and I share a common love for all things pulp and for telling great stories. His character, Athena Voltaire, could not be a better fit for our line of graphic novels,” said Sequential Pulp president Michael Hudson. “These stories will have a beginning, a middle, and a true end to them, giving the reader a complete and fulfilling experience. The art and the writing are masterful. I can’t wait to see how Steve and his team develop this wonderful property as we move ahead.” “I can’t think of a better home for Athena Voltaire than the Sequential Pulp imprint. Their commitment to adapting genre classics and creating new pulp icons is second to none,” said Bryant. “To be published through Dark Horse is the cherry on top. Hellboy, B.P.R.D., Buffy, Battlepug—they put out some of the best comics on the stands today. I’m flattered and humbled to see my book added to such a prestigious line!” Athena Voltaire launched as a part of the Modern Tales family of webcomics in 2002 and was nominated for a Best Digital Comic Eisner Award in 2005. The feature was also included in St. Martin’s The Year’s Best Graphic Novels, Comics and Manga (2004 edition). In addition to covering representational rights, the exclusive print and digital publishing agreement calls for an omnibus edition containing remastered versions of the previously published Athena Voltaire material followed by new adventures, including two graphic novels and an illustrated prose anthology. With titles scheduled into 2015 and beyond, Athena Voltaire is sure to continue to please its existing fan base, as well as those who will be coming aboard through this relaunch. Anyone who enjoys pulp, classic adventure stories, and modern comics will fall in love with this heroine who is unlike any other in comics today. About Dark Horse Comics: Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the third-largest comic-book publisher in the US, and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of licensed comics material. About Sequential Pulp Comics: Sequential Pulp is a new imprint and production house whose focus is on publishing graphic novels based on classic to neo pulp of all genres. Its books will include both licensed and creator-owned material. About Steve Bryant: Steve Bryant began his comics career with the launch of Athena Voltaire as a webcomic, eventually earning him an Eisner Award nomination in 2005, and a nomination for the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award in 2007. Bryant has contributed artwork to publications from Image, IDW, and Ape Entertainment, as well. Outside of comics, Steve has produced illustrations for everything from clip art and greeting cards to theme park design and roleplaying games. 05/13/25 @ 1:18 pm EST
Elizabeth Olsen, Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Elizabeth Olsen has joined Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac to co-star in vampire thriller Flesh Of The Gods from director Panos Cosmatos (Mandy). Isaac and Stewart will portray Raoul and Alex, a married couple in glittering ’80s L.A. who descend each evening from their luxury skyscraper condo and head into an electric nighttime realm. When they cross paths with the mysterious and enigmatic Nameless (Olsen) and her hard-partying cabal, Raoul and Alex are seduced into a glamorous, surrealistic world of hedonism, thrills and violence. The film is written by Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en) based on a story by Cosmatos and Walker, and is produced by Adam McKay and Betsy Koch of Hyperobject Industries and Gena Konstantinakos and Isaac for Mad Gene Media. Domestic rights are co-repped by CAA Media Finance and WME Independent, with XYZ Films continuing international sales at this week’s Cannes market. No date yet for start of shoot as schedules get aligned. (via Deadline) 05/13/25 @ 1:08 pm EST
Next month, two industry icons, Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest, reunite in MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME, a six-issue series that presents a bold vision of the Marvel Universe. Not only does the saga mark a return of two of Marvel’s most groundbreaking creators, but it’s also a rebirth of the decade-defining Marvel Knights imprint they helped create. Epic in scope, MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME is a story that spans generations, kicking off with the death of T’Challa and taking readers on a journey packed with revelations and character introductions that will forever alter the world’s perception of Black Panther and Wakanda. Today, fans can see what lies ahead with the reveal of the cover for MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME #3, on sale in August. In MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME #3, the shocking saga goes from Wakanda to New York City as some of T’Challa’s history is revealed for the first time in the wake of his death. The key to saving the future lies in both T’Challa’s past and the past of the man who will destroy the world! In a recent interview, Quesada recalled collaborating with Priest on the original Marvel Knights Black Panther run which also took T’Challa to the streets of New York City, saying, “My approach at Marvel Knights was to ground these characters in ways that would resonate with our audience. So I asked Priest to get T’Challa out of Wakanda and bring him to America, where our readers could truly see what a badass he was and how amazing Wakandan tech is framed outside of this fantastical city.” “I always assumed it would take a very special project (and perhaps a herd of Clydesdales to drag me off the sofa) for me to return to Black Panther, the Marvel character with which I am most closely identified,” Priest shared. “This Marvel Knights revisit, and Joe Quesada’s expansive vision for The World to Come, has created unique opportunities for me to say something new with and contribute to the Panther’s legacy while reviving the social and political complexity, pathos and humor, that made the Marvel Knights Panther so memorable. It’s nice to be home again.” Quesada also spoke about initially learning Preist’s pitch for the series, “The more we talked, the more I realized I didn’t want anyone else drawing this thing but me. Because this wasn’t nostalgia. Priest was writing something new; he just happened to be using some toys from the old toy box.” Check out the cover and pick up the debut issue of MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME at your local comic shop on June 4. 
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Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for the all-new comic book series Blood & Thunder’s second issue. From the powerhouse team of writer Benito Cereno (Invincible Presents: Atom Eve), artist E.J. Su (Tech Jacket), colorist MSassyK (Gotham Academy), letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS), and co-creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, Void Rivals), the next chapter in this explosive saga will hit comic book shops on June 11, 2025. The Prisoner from Cell Block X has escaped. The sprawling, space-bound metropolis of Metro 1 is no longer secure. The Bounty Hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe, and her fast-talking gun, Thunder, are the last hope. The clock’s ticking—can they stop him before it’s too late? Plus, discover the first meeting between Blood and Thunder in an epic flashback! "Kirkman and the team behind Blood & Thunder were looking to strike a balance between (literally) kicking the door down with action in the first issue and laying the seeds for just what the hell's going on inside this gilded city floating in space," said Senior Editor Nachie Marsham. "And readers are going to see more of that balance in issue #2 and beyond. All the action, all the shouting, all the questionable decisions, and we're just getting started!" In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #2 also includes an open-to-order cover by David Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Andie Tong & Rex Lokus, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Bernard Chang. Blood & Thunder #1 sold out at the distributor level immediately after its debut and will return with a new printing. The second printing will feature two all-new covers, cover A by comics legend Arthur Adams and Tanya Lehoux and cover B by superstar series artist E.J. Su and colorist MSassyK. Blood & Thunder #2 (Lunar Codes Listed Below SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The full list of covers is below: Blood & Thunder #2 Cover A by E.J. Su & MSassyK (Lunar Code: 0425IM309) Blood & Thunder #2 Cover B by David Lopez (Lunar Code: 0425IM310) Blood & Thunder #2 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Andie Tong & Rex Lokus (Lunar Code: 0425IM311) Blood & Thunder #2 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Bernard Chang (Lunar Code: 0425IM312) Blood & Thunder #1 Second Printing (Lunar Codes Below SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The full list of covers is below: Blood & Thunder #1 Second Printing Cover A by Arthur Adams & Tanya Lehoux (Lunar Code: 0325IM880) Blood & Thunder #1 Second Printing Cover B by E.J. Su & MSassyK (Lunar Code: 0325IM881) 
 
    
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Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man a new four-issue limited comic book series from Eisner Award-winning, bestselling writer James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children, Exquisite Corpses) and acclaimed artist DANI (The Low, Low Woods, Coffin Bound). Unraveling the horrific origins of the iconic monster in an all-new story, this haunting take on The Invisible Man will arrive in comic book shops beginning in August 2025. The horror dream team of James Tynion IV and DANI, alongside colorist Brad Simpson (The Amazing Spider-Man), reveal their vision for one of the most intriguing monsters in cinematic history! This new series is sure to entice longtime fans of the movie and new fans alike to dive into this new horror classic, with nods to the events of the seminal Universal Pictures film. “Going back to the first conversation I had with Skybound about the Universal Monsters line, there were two characters I knew I wanted to work on from the start. We started with Dracula, but in my heart my favorite Universal Monster film has always been THE INVISIBLE MAN,” said James Tynion IV. “It’s a thrill to peel back the bandages and approach Griffin’s story from a whole new angle, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be on this ride with DANI.” "Working on The Invisible Man comic book series with such a great creative team is a dream come true,” said DANI. “I can’t wait to show the world the unshowable!” Jack Griffin has always been invisible to the people around him—at least in his own mind. But when an experimental breakthrough presents a path to make his dreams of invisibility a reality, no one—not even the woman he loves—will stand in his way. Witness Griffin’s legendary descent into madness as his humanity fades away and the monster inside is revealed, leaving only...THE INVISIBLE MAN! “James Tynion IV is one of the best horror writers this industry has ever seen, and THE INVISIBLE MAN is the character DANI was born to draw,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “These two powerhouses have created something truly special with this book... and just like the Invisible Man, comic fans won’t see it coming!” This collaboration between Skybound and Universal Products & Experiences is the latest milestone in a near decade long relationship that encompasses film, video games, and now comic book publishing. Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man is the fifth Universal Monsters series launch, following James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds’ Dracula (which netted Simmonds a BEST PAINTER/MULTIMEDIA ARTIST (INTERIOR ART) Eisner Award nomination); Ram V, Dan Watters, and Matthew Roberts’ Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!; Michael Walsh’s Frankenstein; and Faith Erin Hicks’ The Mummy. The Invisible Man will be followed by additional new limited series pairing the biggest names in comics with pop culture’s most iconic monsters. Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 (of 4) (Lunar Codes Coming Soon SRP: $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The full list of covers is below: Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover A by DANI & Brad Simpson Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover B by Joshua Middleton Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover C (1:10 "Pulp” Variant) by David Aja Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover F (1:75 Incentive) (Pencil Sketch Cover) by Alex Ross Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover G (1:100 Incentive) (Foil) by Christian Ward Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Cover H Blank Sketch Cover   
   
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YOU CAN'T ESCAPE THIS GAME, EVEN IN YOUR DREAMS! Oni Press is proud to announce the upcoming release of CEMETERY KIDS RUN RABID #1, a synapse-shredding new level for the boundary-breaking science-horror hybrid that began with CEMETERY KIDS DON'T DIE from acclaimed writer Zac Thompson (Into the Unbeing – Parts 1 & 2) and electrifying artist Daniel Irizarri (EC’s Cruel Universe)! Return to the world of Thompson and Irizarri’s Thompson and Irizarri’s sold-out, cyberpunk horror hit with AN ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT will launch new readers and returning fans alike even deeper into a pixelated landscape haunted by an all-too-real evil… One year ago, four friends barely escaped the unrelenting terror of the video game called Nightmare Cemetery. After spending endless hours locked into the innovative Dreamwave—the first gaming console played entirely while you sleep—in order to save one of their own from the game’s all-too-real consequences, they survived . . . barely. But after their harrowing rescue, they’ve decided they’ve had enough of Nightmare Cemetery and its enigmatic final boss, the King of Sleep. That is, until the newest DLC, The Blighted Sprawl, suddenly appears online with a promise to reveal the truth of what actually lurks at the heart of Nightmare Cemetery’s digital darkness . . . and why its effects are now bleeding out into the real world in an array of bizarre and disturbing new ways. “Zac and Daniel have brilliantly amplified the terror and heartbreak of these Cemetery Kids.” said Sierra Hahn, editor in chief. “It makes for a thrilling ride back into Nightmare Cemetery where they’ll confront real-world horrors leaving you to wonder if they ever left the game all . . .” “Returning to the strange and violent world of Cemetery Kids with the singular Daniel Irizarri is a thrilling privilege,” said writer Zac Thompson. “So we’re not here to waste your time. Run Rabid takes everything you loved about the first volume and amplifies it ten-fold for a character-driven horror story played on nightmare difficulty. It’s a meaner, scarier book that reckons with false victories and dead futures. And it’s all soaked in the gore and viscera of the disgusting monsters that live inside your head. So come, experience your nightmares with us. And try not to worry about waking up.” “Continuing Cemetery Kids has let us really hone in on what makes this world unique and terrifying,” said artist Daniel Irizarri. “Zac's writing is my favorite so far, tapping further into our anxieties about the invasive intelligences of future psycho-technologies, creating a genuine sense of dread that our characters are truly in over their heads and the nightmare is consuming them bit by bit. The dual-reality nature also evolves as the kids feel more alone than ever finding new, terrible ways of coping with a dying future society by day, while in nightmares, exploring our abandoned liminal spaces twisted and rotted by time and trauma. Their RPG avatars may have gotten upgrades, but nothing can prepare them for THE BLIGHTED SPRAWL.” The dream may be over... but the nightmare is just beginning when Zac Thompson and Daniel Irizarri unlock a new dimension of fear this August in CEMETERY KIDS RUN RABID #1 – featuring stunning covers by Irizarri, Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth), and Gegê Schall (Better Angels)! 
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Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (KFD) has acquired world sales rights on the post-apocalyptic werewolf horror Dead Howling. Production will begin in Australia this July with Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Dead Silence), Temuera Morrison (The Mandalorian, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom), and Tom Burlinson (The Man From Snowy River, Flesh+Blood) attached to star. Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (KFD) will handle world sales on the title and present the film at this week’s Cannes Market. Directed by John Soto, the film follows the story of Carter, a lone werewolf fighting for survival in a world overrun by zombies. Taking vengeance for his murdered family, he spends his days hunting down the living dead for sport, until he finds new purpose after saving the lives of two humans seeking a rumoured sanctuary for survivors. However, despite Carter now joining them on their journey as a powerful ally, the group faces new and unimaginable danger when they discover that their undead enemy is beginning to evolve. (via Deadline) 05/12/25 @ 11:59 am EST
The return of American Dad! to Fox might have come as something of a surprise development, but as the network’s executives tell it, the deal did not involve a lot of complicated negotiations. “It’s kind of simple — we got a chance to have another show with Seth [MacFarlane], and we took it,” Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn told reporters in discussing the network’s schedule for 2025-26. “He’s a great partner for us, and it extends our reach to our very passionate animation audience. It complements our lineup in a terrific way.” American Dad!, created by MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, premiered on Fox in 2005 and ran for nine seasons before moving to TBS for 10 more beginning in 2014. The show was the last scripted series remaining on TBS when its order ended in March, around the same time reports of a possible return to Fox surfaced. “It was opportunistic” for the network, said Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade. “Its run was over on TBS, so we were delighted” to bring the show back to its original home. American Dad!, along with MacFarlane’s other Fox show, Family Guy, is set to return in 2026. (via The Hollywood Reporter) 05/12/25 @ 11:48 am EST
The highly anticipated DC Studios film, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, has hit a significant milestone, with co-CEO James Gunn confirming that principal photography has officially wrapped. Gunn has shared the exciting news on Threads in response to a fan query, simply stating, “Yes it has,” when asked if filming had concluded. This development means the project, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, now transitions into the crucial post-production phase. With a theatrical release date set for June 2026, the creative team has a substantial period of over a year to meticulously craft the visual effects, sound design, and final edit, ensuring the film meets the high expectations for this new iteration of the iconic Kryptonian heroine. (via ComicBook.com) 05/11/25 @ 1:47 pm EST
Jeremy Renner is one of the amazing cast of actors in the upcoming Rian Johnson film Wake Up Dead Man, the third Benoit Blanc film that stars Daniel Craig. And while Johnson has shown a tendency to hire MCU actors such as Chris Evans, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Henwick, Ed Norton, Ethan Hawke and Josh Brolin… the hiring of Renner has a slight twist to it. In the previous films, there were occasions when real world people are said to exist in the fictional world like Angela Lansbury, Natasha Lyonne, Serena Williams and even Jeremy Renner who in that world has a line of his own hot sauces. The question then becomes is Renner playing Renner or someone else? Collider asked the Hawkeye actor who was as evasive as he would be for a Marvel Studios project. "I can't say anything. I can't. I don't know how he's using it or not using — I don't know. He's such an interesting guy, Rian. He's such a great, smart dude. Way too nice for that, too. And it's a guy — nothing ruffles his feathers. That was the exciting part of being able to do it, right? It was the main reason to do that. And obviously work with Rian. And what a great blessing, dude. Really excited to — I want to see… I'm just excited to see. It's because I have no idea. It's like a Marvel movie, really, because I don't know what the heck I did." It will be interesting to see who his character is… and also to see if Johnson keeps up his habit of having the killer played by a former MCU hero or if he will subvert expectations which he loves to do. 
05/11/25 @ 1:23 pm EST
With it being Mother’s Day, here’s a nice story about someone celebrating their mother. Walton Goggins brought his mom, Janet Long, onto the Saturday Night Live stage during his opening monologue in honor of Mother's Day. He shared heartfelt memories of his upbringing, recalling how his mother took him to honky-tonks when she couldn't afford a babysitter and taught him how to clog and two-step. The two even danced together on stage, kicking things up a notch with some lively country moves. Definitely beats the card and flowers I got my mom today.  |
