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Caitlin Kittredge talks Grimm #1, on sale in September from Dynamite. Cover by Maria Sanapo. BYRON BREWER: Caitlin, congratulations on writing this new series for Dynamite. How did you become involved in this latest incarnation of Grimm?CAITLIN KITTREDGE: Thanks very much! Very excited to be involved in this project. I was approached by Matt Idelson at Dynamite, who’d read my comic Coffin Hill from Vertigo and thought I would be a good fit. BB: Any similarities to you between Coffin Hill and Grimm?CK: Both are contemporary fantasy-horror stories, and although the mythology of Grimm is very different from Coffin Hill, there are a lot of similarities—magic, monsters, characters with dark secrets and plenty of action. BB: Of course, this comic is based on the NBC series, but is it attached to its regular continuity? If so, where in particular?CK: It’s set during Season 4, after Juliette has unwillingly become a hexenbiest. I envisioned it as taking place during the “winter break” between the midseason finale and where the series picks back up again, but since the whole five issues take place over about two and a half days, it could really slot in anywhere after Nick regains his Grimm powers. BB: For the uninitiated, whomever they might be, tell us a little about the book/TV series Grimm in general, and the particular storyline involved in this series.CK: Nick Burkhardt is a Portland police officer who discovers he’s the last in a long line of Grimms, people who hunt monsters known as Wesen. Wesen live among us, and look like regular people to most. Only Grimms can see their true visage. There are good Wesen and bad Wesen, and as Grimm progresses the line between good and bad becomes steadily more blurred. Our story actually mostly deals with Nick’s long-time girlfriend Juliette Silverton, who started off as a veterinarian but quickly found out Nick’s secret and decided to help him keep the world safe from Wesen—to her detriment, as she ended up being turned into a hexenbiest (the Grimm equivalent of a witch) against her will and having her entire life turned upside down. BB: Tell us more about Juliette and some of your other protagonists.CK: Juliette is a fantastic character because she’s so conflicted. She never wanted the power that came with her transformation, but she also finds it addicting. She has darkness in her she hasn’t fully accepted and it’s leading her into disaster. I’m also excited that I got the chance to bring in Rosalee, a Wesen herbalist who often helps out Nick and Juliette, and Theresa, aka Trubel, one of the only other Grimms in existence besides Nick, who is a bad-ass chick with a machete … ‘nuff said. Complicating this trio’s attempts to keep Portland safe during the story is Adalind Schade, a hexenbiest who’s a bit obsessed with Nick—to the point that she disguised herself as Juliette through magic and slept with Nick to steal his Grimm powers. Needless to say, putting Juliette and her in the same room is asking for trouble. BB: As a writer, how do you see Nick as a character?CK: Nick is an equally complicated guy. He was one of the good ones before he discovered he was a Grimm, and he still tries his best—unfortunately, the ruthless world of the Wesen breaks everyone eventually. Nick is insanely protective of his loved ones, and still trying his best to be a good guy…but he’s losing his grip on who he was before the show started, just like Juliette. BB: As you mentioned, one of the big plot points on TV was when Adalind impersonated Juliette and slept with Nick. I hear that is going to rear its ugly head for Juliette again in this series?CK: Oh yeah. You can’t do a story with Juliette and Adalind and not address it. Juliette, while not the type to go after you with a baseball bat or start a screaming fight, has an iron will and she does not brook anyone messing with the people she cares about. Adalind victimized and violated Nick on a lot of levels with what she did, and I imagine in her perfect fantasy Juliette would just light Adalind on fire with her mind and be done with it. But she can’t, because she needs Adalind’s help, so how she deals with this particular devil is a big crux of the story. BB: And finally, how is it re-teaming with artist Maria Sanapo? Seem like Coffin Hill old home week?CK: Maria is fabulous and I would love to work with her always. (smiles)
05/15/25 @ 11:30 am EST
Nickelodeon has set five new hour-long “PAW Patrol” specials, including one set for Christmas 2025. Each special will focus on a different dog. First is “Valiente: A Tracker Story,” premiering this fall. Per the official logline, “Tracker and his caretaker Carlos come across groups of nocturnal animals fleeing the scary Shadow Jungle region. With help from Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups, Tracker and Carlos must brave their fear of the dark and stop a new villain, Lucita Mala, before she forever turns nighttime into daytime.” The second special is “A PAW Patrol Christmas”. The remaining specials will debut throughout 2026. News of the specials comes after the recent renewal of “PAW Patrol” through Seasons 12 and 13. (via Variety) 05/15/25 @ 11:08 am EST
From the creative team of New York Times bestselling author Rick Remender (Deadly Class, Uncanny X-Force) and powerhouse Daniel Acuña (Captain America, Black Panther)—the duo behind Marvel’s Uncanny Avengers—comes an all-new, wartime thriller titled, Escape. This ongoing series is set to launch in August from Image Comics.
Set in a brutal, fully painted world of anthropomorphic animals—think Inglourious Basterds meets Blacksad—Escape is a gritty, bullet-riddled journey through war’s scorched aftermath. It’s about the violence we inflict, the souls we try to save, and the courage it takes to crawl out of fire.
"Daniel and I have worked together many times, and each project sets a new high watermark in my experience making comics," said Remender. "He’s one of the best artists working today. Getting to take our time and build this book exactly the way we want—drenched in love—has been an absolute pleasure. I’m certain readers will feel that on every page. Escape is a perfect comic book."
Acuña added: "When Rick and I started working together years ago, we 'connected,' not only as artists but also on a personal level. Back then, we already decided we wanted to create something together. I honestly thought it’d never happen, but thanks to Rick’s infinite patience (and believe me, it is infinite) it’s happening! We both agreed we wanted to create a comic our parents would read and enjoy, a big war story. It’s been decades since I created a comic from scratch working with another creator, and I couldn’t ’t be more happy and proud with what we’ve done. It’s a great fit for both of us, and my most solid, mature and personal work. I’m sure you’re gonna be surprised and love every panel as I’ve enjoyed and have gotten emotional first reading, and then creating the art for it. In Escape Rick and I shine as never before."
Escape follows Milton Shaw, a battle-hardened bomber pilot flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines—in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job.
Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton’s only shot at escape comes from the unlikeliest place: a grieving father and his son—civilians shattered by the same fascist regime that rules this land with an iron claw. Enemies by blood. Allies by circumstance. Together, they’ll have to fight their way out before the bomb drops and erases everything…and everyone.
Escape #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 20:
Cover A by Acuña Cover B 1:15 copy incentive by Michael Wm. Kaluta Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Steve Epting Cover D 1:50 copy incentive by Tradd Moore Escape will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play    
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BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AXE #3. There are few series as lauded and beloved as David Petersen’s Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling Mouse Guard. Now, in celebration of the 20th anniversaries of both Mouse Guard and BOOM! Studios, David Petersen, along with Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodríguez (Locke & Key), bring a brand new chapter to life in this sprawling saga with MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AXE. Bardrick’s quest to protect the Lockhaven and mouse territories from the surrounding serpents comes to a thrilling conclusion! Will the Black Axe’s first wielder be able to complete his task before the poison flowing through his veins claims his life? And who shall come to his aid in his hour of need?! MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AXE #3 features main cover art by series artist Gabriel Rodríguez with variant covers by David Petersen and Matt Smith (Hellboy). MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AXE is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning Archaia imprint, home to inspiring graphic novels such as Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Ryan North, and Albert Monteys; The Sacrifice of Darkness by Roxane Gay, Tracy Lynne-Oliver, and Rebecca Kirby; Big Black: Stand at Attica by Frank “Big Black” Smith, Jared Reinmuth, and Améziane; The Killer by Matz and Luc Jacamon; We Served the People by Emei Burell; New World by David Jesus Vignolli; Eighty Days by A.C. Esguerra; Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure by Jeff Jensen and George Schall; The Short While by Jeremy Sorese; About Betty’s Boob by Vero Cazot and Julie Rocheleau; Flavor Girls by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky; I’m Still Alive by Roberto Saviano and Asaf Hanuka; and licensed series including Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes; Lev Grossman’s The Magicians; and Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Storyteller, and Labyrinth. MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AXE #3 will be available in comic shops June 11, 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 upcoming Redcoat #14 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson, and Rob Leigh will serve as a prelude to the forthcoming First Ghost by Johns, Brad Meltzer, and Gene Ha. Set during the infamous burning of the White House, the powder keg issue will ignite the Ghost Machine fandom with excitement this August and be published by Image Comics. In the year 1814, where Washington D.C. is under siege by the British army, and the White House is engulfed in flames, Immortal British soldier Simon Pure witnesses history burning before his eyes—and comes face to face with the man responsible for lighting the match. But when Simon is blamed for the attack, his mission takes a shocking turn… The upcoming First Ghost series will follow a newly elected United States President who moves into the White House with a young son. The two quickly discover the residence is more terrifying than cutthroat politicians and red tape.
“One of the joys of working in the historic timeline of The Unnamed, is that stories can be told across the canvas of American History, revealing secrets, introducing characters, and unlocking the greatest mysteries of the United States and those who not only founded it, but defined it," said Johns. "In this issue, Simon Pure gets blamed for the burning of the White House in 1814… and is on a mission to prove his innocence. Or is he?”
Hitch added: "Being able to collaborate across series with creators like Gene [Ha] and Brad [Meltzer] is one of the reasons that Ghost Machine is so much fun."
Redcoat #14 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 20: Cover A by Hitch & Anderson Cover B by Kyle Hotz & Dan Brown Cover C by Hitch & Anderson All Ghost Machine titles, including Geiger, Hyde Street, Redcoat, Rook: Exodus, The Rocketfellers, and more, are also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Ghost Machine’s groundbreaking creator collective was launched at New York Comic Con in October 2023 and features a global best-of-class lineup of artists and writers whose award-winning and iconic works include a who’s who of comic book legends such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Aquaman, Stargirl, JSA, The Flash, The Ultimates, Black Lightning, Green Arrow and countless more: Brad Anderson, Jason Fabok, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Rob Leigh, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Ivan Reis, Peter Snejbjerg, Peter J. Tomasi, and Maytal Zchut. In an industry first, all of Ghost Machine’s creators jointly own and run the company, sharing in all of Ghost Machine’s publishing, media, merchandising and licensing. Each creator is exclusive to the company for their comic book work after completing projects already committed to. Ghost Machine recently boosted its already unrivaled creator roster with renowned inkers Andrew Currie and Danny Miki who joined on an exclusive basis.   
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This August, Marvel Comics continues the tradition of celebrating its anniversary with a one-shot that encapsulates all the wonder and excitement of Marvel Comics storytelling. This year’s one-shot, MARVEL ALL-ON-ONE, from current Fantastic Four scribe Ryan North and superstar artist Ed McGuinness, will pit Ben Grimm against the entire pantheon of Marvel super heroes! The battle takes place across 50 pages of incredible nonstop action so bold, so colossal, that the only pages that aren’t splash pages are double-page spreads! It promises to be the wildest anniversary one-shot ever published, Marvel as you’ve always wanted to see it, at our biggest – our baddest – our most clobberingest! THE THING VS. THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! Ben Grimm, A.K.A. The Thing: He’s the ever-lovin’ idol of millions and powerhouse of the Fantastic Four. He’s strong, he’s kind, and he never gives up. And he’s also tired, and he’s sore, and he’s grumpy. There’s always a new threat facing the world or the galaxy or the universe – and somehow, he and the rest of the Fantastic Four are always the only ones who can stop it. Ben Grimm is sick and tired of it. He just wants a break! But when he returns to Earth after a solo mission in space to discover the Fantastic Four have turned against him – along with the rest of New York City, and, apparently, the entire world – he’s got a mystery to solve...and a whole wide world to clobber. On the experience crafting such a unique issue, North shared, “So, Ed McGuinness is a modern legend, and working with him is obviously going to be a thrill. BUT - working with him on an issue that's so big, explosive, and clobber-filled that it HAS to be told in JUST splash pages and double-page spreads, well, that's literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Every single page is an artist's showcase, but it's ALSO the biggest Thing story I've ever told, and has a ton of VERY fun battles. And heart too? Moments of recognition and self-discovery? It was a joy to write, one that's only been surpassed every day as I see the new joys of Ed bringing each page to spectacular life.” “The Thing vs Everybody?! 50 splash pages?! What could go wrong?” McGuiness added. “This has been one of the most fun, challenging books I’ve ever worked on! IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME!” Check out McGuinness’ main cover along with a first look at interior artwork and preorder MARVEL ALL-ON-ONE #1 at your local comic shop today!   
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Marvel has released the first official trailer for “Ironheart,” starring Dominique Thorne as a super-smart teen who creates her own powerful, Iron Man-inspired amor. The show will premiere on June 24 on Disney+ and run for six episodes. This isn’t the first time Marvel fans have seen Thorne as Riri; she made her MCU debut on the big screen in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Ryan Coogler, who directed “Wakanda Forever,” executive produces “Ironheart.” Riri was originally created by writer Brian Michael Bendis, who helped bring Miles Morales’ Spider-Man to life, and artist Mike Deodato. The miniseries is created by Chinaka Hodge, with Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes each directing three episodes of the six-episode show. (via Variety) Trailer: https://youtu.be/WpW36ldAqnM 05/14/25 @ 10:58 am EST
The Warner Bros wave at the box office continues this weekend with New Line’s Final Destination: Bloodlines, the first sequel in 14 years in the 25-year-old horror franchise, eyeing a series record start between $35M-$40M at 3,400 locations. The global outlook for Bloodlines is $70M with 74 territories going with U.S. The Zach Lipovsky-Adam B. Stein directed R-rated feature is very strong with women under 25 both in unaided awareness and first choice, followed by guys under 25. The best Final Destination opening to date belongs to 2009’s The Final Destination which posted a $27.4M 3-day. Through five movies, the Final Destination titles have minted north of $666M worldwide. The first installment in the series was written by Jeffrey Reddick, and intended to be an X-Files episode, but he flipped it into a spec script. The set-up entails a group of people who escape death after one of them has a premonition that a tragic catastrophe is about to occur. However, each of them dies by bizarre circumstances. The sixth film centers around a college student with violent nightmares, who returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them. (via Deadline) 05/14/25 @ 10:43 am EST
IDW Publishing’s BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES - the cozy horror tale from the twisted and brilliant mind of Patrick Horvath - took the comic book industry by storm last year, earning increased sales from issue to issue, two prestigious Eisner nominations, rave reviews from critics and fans alike, topped the graphic novel charts, and was declared the “best indie comics success story” by Screen Rant. But that was only the beginning… 
This year, Horvath’s sinister comic about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear named Samantha Strong is back to become the talk of the entire industry again while reaching new heights with a startling new series and a jaw-dropping hardcover collected edition. For fans wanting fresh thrills, the eagerly-anticipated sequel BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 (of 6) is on sale July 9, 2025 with a pre-order deadline of June 2, 2025. 
For the especially passionate fans of the first series, IDW is immensely proud to offer readers a special limited printing of the STORYBOOK EDITION OF BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES. This stunning premium hardcover includes all six issues from the first series while also collecting the 10-page prequel BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: PRÄLUDIUM for the first time ever. Bound within a rich cloth spine and a new cover with elegant gold foil treatments and accompanied by a ribbon bookmark, this high quality edition tailor-made for collectors also features a variant cover gallery, original concept art, and an interview with Patrick Horvath. Pre-order your copy now before they sell out.  
In the meantime, don't miss out on the must-read sequel to one of 2024’s most talked about comic book series. Pre-order your copy of BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING at a comic shop near you. In addition to the premium hardcover edition, the trade paperback collected edition of BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES is on sale now wherever graphic novels are sold. ... 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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