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06/25/15 @ 11:27 am EST
 Dynamite is proud to announce an agreement with Surge Licensing, Inc. and Homieshop, LLC to create the first ever officially licensed HOMIES publications. The deal includes rights for a “HISTORY OF THE HOMIES” comprehensive retrospective hardcover art book, which will feature all of the toys ever released, along with behind the scenes art, info, and photos on the development of the characters, brand, and merchandise, including interviews with its creator, David Gonzales, and the story of how the HOMIES blew up! In addition, the deal includes the right to create original comics and graphic novels in all sizes, as well as reprint existing comic material. The HOMIES first began as an underground comic strip created by artist David Gonzales that ran in Lowrider Magazine in 1978 and was based on his friends and lifestyle. The merchandising of HOMIES began in 1994 when trend savvy retailer Hot Topic offered the shirts for sale, which soon became hot tees in their stores. Following on the heels of a successful T-shirt run, HOMIES was licensed for figurines in the vending machine toy industry, where all sales records were broken, with over 150 million figurines sold worldwide. The licensing program soon spread to products such as action figures, remote and die-cast cars, notebooks, posters, plush, Halloween masks, video games, music and more, and were carried by specialty and mass retailers, such as Walmart, K-mart, Kay-bee Toys, Spencer Gifts, Walgreens and many others. Today the HOMIES are enjoying a comeback with new T-shirts, toys and more in the works. reme“The Homies started as an underground comic strip back in the 70's, and it has always been my dream to have them published in a comic book of their own. I have also, always wanted to create a Homies History book of sort, to establish the legacy of HOMIES, and to share the stormy and controversial and wild ride they have taken me on, “ says David Gonzales. “I am very pleased that Dynamite has recognized something special in my creation, and will champion me and my Homies in this quest.” “I remember the toys, and how nuts people were in collecting them, back in the 90’s” says Dynamite Director of Business Development Rich Young. “They were a phenomenon, and all the different characters they created were super cool. I’m very happy that Dynamite is able to be the first publisher associated with the HOMIES and helping bring them to the printed page!” “We’re not only excited to bring ‘HOMIES’ to the comics and book market, but we also get to kick this off at San Diego Comic Con! For fans who come to our panel Thursday, we’re going to give away a collectible “HOMIE” to each and every fan. The panel is in room 6DE on Thursday, from 5:45 to 6:45, and we can’t wait to talk more about ‘HOMIES’ and our additional Dynamite projects!” states Dynamite CEO Nick Barrucci. As for the characters themselves, the HOMIES got started as a group of tightly knit Chicano buddies, Hollywood, Smiley, Pelon, and Bobby Loco, who grew up in the Mexican American barrio (neighborhood) of "Quien Sabe" (“who knows”), located in East Los Angeles. Over time, the Homies have expanded their crew to over 300 characters from all different cultures, genres and even species. The wide-ranging personalities and characteristics, together, make up a single, composite entity that is the " HOMIES." In an inner-city world plagued by poverty and oppression, the Homies have formed a strong and binding cultural support system that enables them to overcome the surrounding negativity and allows for laughter and good times as an anecdote for reality. The word "Homies" itself is a popular street term that refers to someone from your hometown or, in a broader sense, anyone that you would acknowledge as your friend. In use in the West Coast Latino community for decades, the word "Homies" has crossed over into the now mainstream Hip-Hop street culture that has taken America's young people by storm. “The Homies were a part of my childhood and I couldn’t be more excited to see them offered for a new generation of fans,” says Surge Licensing’s Elan Freedman. “But even more so, there is nothing more exciting than being able to progress the evolution of the brand by offering a brand new experience to all fans, existing and new, through a publishing program.” Dynamite Entertainment's HOMIES art book, comic books and graphic novels will be available to consumers through the comic book specialty market, and the graphic novel collection will be available at major bookstore chains, online booksellers, and independent bookstores courtesy of Diamond Book Distributors. HOMIES comics will also be available for purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, and Dark Horse Digital. Fans and retailers are encouraged to follow Dynamite Entertainment and HOMIES's official social media channel for the latest updates regarding creative teams and release dates.Dynamite on Facebook: http://facebook.com/dynamitecomicsDynamite on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DynamiteComicsFor art and more information, please visit: http://dynamite.comHOMIES on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHomiesShopHOMIES Site: http://www.homies.tv/home.htm   05/20/25 @ 2:44 pm EST
Helmed by celebrated former editor, Illuminous founder, and writer, Joseph P. Illidge (Batman, Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet) alongside Tim Seeley (Revival, Hack/Slash) and Christian Rosado (Vampirella, Skull and Bones: Savage Storm), Bloodletter will take readers deep into the unspoken lore of Spawn’s world. This five-issue miniseries will launch in June from Image/Todd McFarlane Productions.
Illidge—known for his industry-defining work across the comics platform—brings a commanding vision to the title’s lead, crafting a protagonist as powerful as she is haunted. Working in lockstep with Seeley, Rosado, colorist DC Alonso (Avengers), and letterers AndWorld Design, the creative team paints a portrait of a woman waging war against human and infernal forces.
Tasha Thornwall is The Bloodletter, mystical mercenary of the world's secret underground. A former CIA operative forced to live in the shadows after being outed by Al Simmons 10 years ago, when she learns Al Simmons is alive as Spawn she sets out for revenge. The mission to hunt down and kill Spawn begins in this debut miniseries. Spawn fans won’t want to miss uncovering this secret history stitched together with horror, espionage, and sorcery.
“Bloodletter is about our hero, Tasha Thornwall, and how she uses the power of magic and secrets to fight through a world that constantly throws danger from Heaven and Hell at her!” said Illidge. “Working with my fellow brothers-in-arms—Tim and Christian—and using our magical combination of skills to show the fans the secret history of the Spawn Universe is just as wonderful and scary as it sounds. We can't wait to pull you into Tasha's world and never let go!”
Seeley added: “At its core, this story is all about synthesis. For our lead, Tasha, it’s that combination of espionage and street magic that makes her an unkillable survivor in a world where guys like Spawn, Overtkill, and Violator walk. And the comic itself is a synthesis too, of Joe, Christian, and me, something totally new none of us would have concocted on our own.”
“It's blood, magic, it's evil questioning itself, it's also love and redemption,” said Rosado. “Tasha took on a life of her own, and what we do as a team is narrate it, chapter after chapter. In this transgressive and dark world, there's a new character who is a privilege to draw. Joe, Tim, and I have that mission—to make her struggle known and what she has to tell us.”
While Bloodletter carves its own path, the series remains grounded in the legacy of Spawn—a character and universe created by Todd McFarlane that redefined creator-owned comics. With Tasha now stepping into the shadows left behind, the series builds a bridge between the foundational myths and the next era of supernatural storytelling.
Perfect for fans of Something is Killing the Children, Witchblade, Grim, Storm, Catwoman, and Psylocke, Bloodletter blends genre with fury and introduces a deadly new antihero to the ranks.
Bloodletter #1 will be available at local comic shops on Wednesday, June 18:
Bloodletter #1 Cover A by Rosado – Lunar Code: 0425IM285 Bloodletter #1 Cover B Blank Sketch variant – Lunar Code: 0425IM286 Bloodletter #2 will hit local comic shops on Wednesday, July 23: Cover A by Rosado – Lunar Code: 0525IM480 Cover B by Raymond Gay – Lunar Code: 0525IM481 Bloodletter #3 will hit local comic shops on Wednesday, August 20: Cover A by Rosado – Lunar Code: 0625IM286 Cover B by Gay – Lunar Code: 0625IM287 Bloodletter will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.          ... 05/20/25 @ 2:29 pm EST
Mattel is teaming with TriStar Pictures to develop a live-action/animated film based on its classic game Whac-A-Mole. No word on the plot of the feature take. Elizabeth Bassin and Steve Spohr are overseeing for Mattel Films, alongside Shary Shirazi and Kelseigh Coombs for TriStar. “Whac-A-Mole is more than a game,” said Mattel Films President Robbie Brenner, “it’s a laugh-out-loud battle of reflexes that has brought joy and a little chaos to families for five decades. We’re beyond excited to team up with TriStar Pictures to turn the iconic experience into a wild, action-packed ride for the big screen.” Commented TriStar President Nicole Brown, “Mattel continues to create impact with their films, and Whac-A-Mole is no exception – a brand that has been in culture for generations. We look forward to partnering with them to bring audiences a fresh, unexpected take on this absolute classic.” (via Deadline) 05/20/25 @ 2:20 pm EST
Today Skybound Comet and Image Comics reveal a new look at interior pages from Pizza Witch, the graphic novel that cooks up a delicious world of magic for a wide range of readers by Sarah Graley (Glitch, Our Super Adventure) and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure). Pizza Witch will be available for physical purchase everywhere books are sold in September 2025 from Skybound Comet, the original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences, but sure to captivate readers of all ages. A YA graphic novel with crossover appeal to new adults, Pizza Witch follows main character Roxy on her journey to be the best Pizza Witch with accessible yet emotive art and storytelling that highlights relationships and Roxy’s self-discovery. As Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins have been publishing their webcomic series Our Super Adventure for over a decade, Skybound Comet is pleased to announce that Pizza Witch is also available to start reading today on Webtoon, Tapas and the Pizza Witch website, with the first three chapters available to read for free now. One additional chapter of the graphic novel will become available on these platforms on Tuesdays weekly, through the final chapter’s release in December. “As the publisher of bestselling graphic novels like Ava's Demon and Scurry, we’re no stranger to webcomics,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “But Sarah Graley & Stef Purenin’s Pizza Witch marks the first weekly webcomic in Skybound history – and this one’s guaranteed to charm readers in 30 minutes or less!” In Pizza Witch, Roxy wants nothing more than to become the best Pizza Witch that’s ever existed! But having to deal with a boss who couldn’t care less about teaching her magic and parents who don’t exactly support her dream has brought Roxy to her breaking point. Well, at least until her boss reveals that he’s been prepping her for a LEGENDARY magic Pizza Artifact quest. Is this finally the moment Roxy’s been waiting for? Accompanied by her BFF black cat familiar, George, will Roxy get to learn advanced Pizza Magic and maybe even find time for romance along the way? The Skybound Comet slate also includes the upcoming release of Family Force V (SBN: 978-1-5343-4033-6 SRP $16.99), the prismatic YA graphic novel about your new favorite alien fighting family by Matt Braly (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Lin, coming in June 2025; Clementine Book Three (ISBN: 978-1-5343-9737-8 SRP $14.99), the highly anticipated and heart-wrenching finale of the Eisner-Award nominated YA trilogy by Tillie Walden (On a Sunbeam, Spinning), coming in July 2025; and TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2799-3 SRP $12.99), the start of a new OGN series about the misadventures of the bot who is mightier than the sword by Brian “Smitty” Smith (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and Marz Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist), available July 2025 for Middle Grade Readers. Pizza Witch (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2796-2 SRP $16.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday September 3, 2025, and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. 
     
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Thor’s impending demise in the pages of Al Ewing’s IMMORTAL THOR has been teased for months. Now, learn about his coming rebirth! Following IMMORTAL THOR #25 in July, Ewing will launch a new run of THOR alongside artist Pasqual Ferry, who makes a thunderous return to character following his acclaimed work during Matt Fraction’s Thor run. A major shift in Ewing’s overall Thor narrative, THOR #1 sets up a captivating new status quo for the God of Thunder unlike any in his 60+ year history. THE LEGEND BEGINS! The Norse Myths tell of Gods who walked the Earth, doing great deeds for the mortals who believed in them. But Asgard isn’t real, and never was. The Gods never soared in our skies, never stood with our heroes, never fought for kindness or justice. It was all just a story. Nobody’s coming to help us. But somewhere in the city... a man is waking up. A man with a hammer. "Since the very first issue of IMMORTAL THOR, Thor's been facing the end of his tale... but that was only the end of Act One,” Ewing explained. “As the next chapter begins, Thor must face threats he's never faced, from a place he's never been... until now. Is he alive? Is he dead? Is he immortal... or much, much more? You'll have to join us to find out." Get a sneak peek at Alex Ross’ THOR #1 cover and keep your eyes peeled for it to be fully revealed after IMMORTAL THOR #25 hits stands! 
05/19/25 @ 4:24 pm EST
BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at MINOR ARCANA #8 from one of the most renowned creators in comics, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Jeff Lemire, along with artist Letizia Cadonici, colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Steve Wands, coming to comic shops in June 2025. Theresa’s grand reopening of the Limberlost Psychic Shop falls flat, until she meets the lonely Fawn, who’s eager to understand his future. The mysterious Wayne has arrived in Limberlost— who is he, and what does he have to do with Theresa? Vickie and Miles strike up a fiery connection, but will she be able to get out of her head and into the present? MINOR ARCANA #8 continues the final mini-arc of the first of the four major story arcs of the ongoing series from Jeff Lemire and BOOM! Studios. Mirroring the suits of a tarot deck, the story arcs will be collected into The Book of Wands, The Book of Swords, The Book of Cups, and The Book of Pentacles respectively. MINOR ARCANA #8 features main cover art by series creator Jeff Lemire, and variant covers by highly acclaimed illustrators Afu Chan (Outer Darkness), Dan Panosian (Alice Never After, The Last Boy),and Yanick Paquette (Grim). Additionally, each issue of MINOR ARCANA will feature a special tarot card variant cover illustrated by Jeff Lemire culminating in a full tarot deck at the end of the series! MINOR ARCANA is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to criticallyacclaimed original series, including BRZRKRby Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and WertherDell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology HelloDarkness; Grim by StephaniePhillips and Flaviano; Stuff ofNightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostloreby Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and FilipeAndrade; Underheist by David andMaria Lapham; Animal Pound by TomKing and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana byJeff Lemire; Vicarious by RyanParrott and Eleonora Carlini; TheCreeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey; Bronze Faces by Shobo, Shof, and Alexandre Tefenkgi; In Bloom by Michael W. Conrad and JohnJ. Pearson; and When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Power Rangers Prime by Melissa Flores and Michael YG; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa. MINOR ARCANA #8 will be available in comic shops June25, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.           
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The next season of “Sesame Street” is being brought to you by the big red letter “N.” Netflix announced a deal Monday with Sesame Workshop, producer of the iconic kids’ show, giving the streamer exclusive worldwide premiere rights, starting with Season 56 later this year. Netflix also gains rights to 90 hours of past episodes of the show and will also be able to develop video games for both “Sesame Street” and “Sesame Street Mecha Builders.” In the U.S., episodes of “Sesame Street” will continue to be available day-and-date on PBS stations and across PBS Kids digital platforms. Sesame Workshop’s deal with Netflix comes after Warner Bros. Discovery’s did not renew its five-year deal for “Sesame Street” streaming on Max/HBO Max. (via Variety) 05/19/25 @ 3:54 pm EST
A new Superman toy has revealed the eighth major villain set to appear in James Gunn's upcoming DC Studios epic. While big names like Lex Luthor and The Engineer will put their stamp on the 2025 comic book film, Gunn has made it clear that there will be room for even more characters from the Man of Steel's rogues' gallery in his first DCU movie. A new toy listing revealed that the mysterious Yeti would be the eighth villain in Superman. While most will know the white-furred beast from real-world mythology, the Yeti has a history in DC Comics, having been seen fighting heroes like Black Adam in various comic book stories over the years. The Yeti reveal came via a Superman tie-in toy set spotted by Superman Homepage, featuring a figurine of the hulking metahuman. The set, called the "Fortress of Solitude Battle Set," includes posable plastic figurines of David Corenswet's Man of Steel, the adorable Krypto the Super-Dog, and the Yeti. The Yeti is the eighth villain revealed for Superman, joining the likes of Lex Luthor, Hammer of Boravia, Ultraman, The Engineer, White Alien, Kaiju and, of course, LexCorp. (via The Direct) Superman will soar into theaters on July 11. 
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Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired U.S. rights to Whistle, the new horror film from The Nun director Corin Hardy, starring Dafne Keen (Logan), Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), Sky Yang (Rebel Moon), Percy Hynes White (My Old Ass) and Nick Frost (How to Train Your Dragon). The film will be released wide in theaters at a date not yet disclosed. Black Bear is handling international sales. Owen Egerton adapted the screenplay for Whistle from his own short story. The film watches as a misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. Soon, they discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises, the friends investigate the origins of the deadly artifact in a desperate effort to stop the horrifying chain of events that they have set in motion. (via Deadline) 05/19/25 @ 10:38 am EST
When people think of horror filmmaker Ti West, many probably think about his recent trilogy of A24 films with Mia Goth. X, Pearl, and Maxxxine made for a fantastic big screen horror saga, but those movies came after a substantial gap in West’s feature film resume. Earlier in his career, West was known for his horror innovations with ultra low budgets, delivering some terrifying work in the world of found footage. West’s most well-known found footage horror film is probably 2011’s The Innkeepers, but his follow-up effort two years later is every bit as chilling. In 2013, West released a little film called The Sacrament, and the movie just made its way to Amazon’s Prime Video lineup. The film follows a camera crew as they accompany a man on a search for his missing sister. Once they get to the religious “paradise” where she has been staying, things start to spiral out of their control. (via ComicBook.com) 05/18/25 @ 1:06 pm EST
The new Superman trailer gave us better looks at the character of Metamorpho, played by Anthony Carrigan. We also get to see how this reluctant hero is being used against Superman ( David Corenswet) by Lex Luthor ( Nicholas Hoult). In one scene we see Superman in a cell being beaten with Metamorpho sitting behind him. If you look closely, his hand is a glowing shade of green, meaning he likely used his ability to transform his body into other elements to make his hand into Kryptonite to weaken Superman. And while there is no evidence in the comics that he’s ever done it, it is conceivable that Metamorpho could use his molecular reconstruction abilities and elasticity to take the size and form of a kaiju-like creature. Either way he’s definitely being manipulated by Lex. Carrigan was asked recently by the DC Studio Showcase podcast about what comics were his inspiration for the characters. The Barry actor said, "Basically, whatever I could get my hands on. It was really important to me — and I think it was also one of the reasons James hired me — is because this character in particular has this real kind of pathos to him. And unlike a lot of superheroes, he's not crazy about the fact that he's a superhero. He feels cursed by what he has. And so I really kind of bring something to that, and it really lit a fire." So while other heroes will appear in the film, it looks like Metamorpho has the potential to go from unwilling tool to the hero from the comics.  |
