By Staff Reports This first ever feature film in the “My Hero Academia” franchise from Toho Co. Ltd., will screen in both Japanese (English subtitles) and English dub on separate dates during its five-day run in over 400 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. “My Hero Academia: Two Heroes” will be available in English dub on September 25, 27 and […]
By Staff Reports Throughout 2018, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured animated features to U.S. cinemas. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises. Up next from ‘Studio Ghibli Fest 2018’, celebrating its […]
By Staff Reports Salt and Sanctuary, Ska Studios’ brutal hand-drawn 2D Soulslike platformer with over 800,000 downloads, releases today on the Nintendo Switch with the help of porting specialist BlitWorks. After a confrontation with an eldritch beast from the dark depths of the sea slaughters a pirate crew, a lone survivor washes ashore. An old man proffers ominous riddles to […]
By Staff Reports If you didn’t think the “selfie museum” craze could get any more ridiculous, just wait until Deadpool gets his [baby] hands on one of his very own! Deadpool and Friends’ Believe in Your Selfie Museum, a limited run photo opp pop-up, makes the ultimate superhero landing in New York City’s West Village just in time to help fans […]
By Staff Reports The iconic Mega Man video game franchise continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary throughout 2018 with the recently released Mega Man X: Legacy Collection, a new animated series – Mega Man: Fully Charged – premiering in August, and all-new game – Mega Man 11 – hitting consoles in October. UDON is likewise giving the blue bomber some […]
By Staff Reports Renowned for their highly detailed sports figures, McFarlane Toys will join with 2K in a partnership that will benefit fans of the NBA, as well as, the wildly successful NBA 2K video game series. McFarlane Toys’ inaugural series of NBA 2K19 figures will come with a bonus digital Locker Code unlocking “MyTEAM” content that gamers can use […]
By Staff Reports This September from Titan Comics comes Newbury & Hobbes – a brand-new steampunk adventure from writer George Mann (Dark Souls, Doctor Who, Warhammer 40,000), who brings his successful series of steampunk mystery novels to comics to celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2018, preceding the stunning release of The Revenant Express next year! The Newbury & Hobbes novel […]
By Staff Reports As first revealed at Comicbook.com, Valiant is proud to present your first look at X-O MANOWAR (2017) #19, an ALL-NEW STORY ARC and NEW JUMPING-ON POINT for the best-selling comics powerhouse! On September 26th, Eisner Award-nominated writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY, Mind MGMT) and eye-popping artist Juan José Ryp (BRITANNIA) unleash“AGENT,” a new challenge on our war-torn world, […]
By Staff Reports Titan Comics are thrilled to reveal the first look at V.E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince prequel comic book series – set in the world of the New York Times bestselling fantasy novel series, Shades of Magic. Illustrated by artist Andrea Olimpieri (Dishonored), and colored by Enrica Angiolini (Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor), this hotly […]
By Staff Reports Dynamite Entertainment and Topps are ready to protect the world from those crazy green aliens once again as writer Kyle Starks (Rick and Morty, Rock Candy Mountain) and artist Chris Schweizer (The Creeps, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) bring you the face melting experience of a lifetime with Mars Attacks! this October! “Mars Attacks! is coming back to comic […]
By Staff Reports Pop sensation Lights is set to return to San Diego Comic-Con once again to promote her new graphic novel, Skin&Earth. Announced today, Lights breakout comic series Skin&Earth is slated for television, digital and gaming adaptation through global entertainment company eOne. “I’m so thrilled to get back to Comic-Con, just a year after the release of the first ever issue […]
By Staff Reports His partner’s imaginary… but the madness is all real! Can Spencer and Locke survive their deadliest foe yet? SPENCER & LOCKE 2 is due in stores and Digital Devices Winter 2019 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jorge Santiago, Jr. Colorist: Jasen Smith Letterer: Colin Bell Main Covers by Jorge Santiago, Jr., Variant Covers […]
By Staff Reports Action Lab Entertainment has several exclusive covers and other items that will be available at San Diego Comic Con in limited quantities. Action Lab is located at Booth #1735. These are the all-age comic book exclusives available at the show: ATHENA VOLTAIRE ONGOING #5 Writer(s): Steve Bryant Artist Name(s): Yusuf Idris (art), Emily Elmer (colors) Cover Artist(s): […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios and Hasbro announced today that MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID #1, the oversized finale to the epic comic book event, will now feature two variants by superstar artist Trevor Hairsine (Captain America, X-Men), including a special “Shattered Holofoil” variant. These two new variant covers are part of the special comic shop midnight release of […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios is proud to conclude The Road to San Diego, a ten-day spotlight on the most exciting comic book and graphic novel news in advance of Comic Con International in San Diego (July 18-22), with the announcement of collected editions for POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID, the landmark comic book event unfolding this year in issues from […]
By Nolan P. Smith As part of the new imprint, Berger Books, from Dark Horse Comics, She Could Fly offers a totally different look at the world of an emerging superpower. Instead of seeing the world through this flying woman, we see it through the eyes of a mentally disturbed high school girl with an unhealthy obsession for the new […]
By Nolan P. Smith When Rob Guillory co-created one of the most off the wall and well-executed series with Chew, I knew I have to pick up his latest book. Image Comics’ The Farmhand plants the seeds to a world full of intrigue, mystery and the weirdest crops you will ever see, and that is saying a lot if you […]
By Nolan P. Smith It is time once again to shine the light down on an awesome crowdfunding project from the popular Kickstarter website. This time, we see a hybrid of sorts from one of my favorite comic book authors. Get ready to read along to Matt Kindt’s MING MGMT. Kindt is easily one of my favorite comic book creators. […]
By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the amazing story of one of Japan’s greatest professional wrestlers, Shinsuke Nakamura, with the release of KING OF STRONG STYLE: 1980-2014 on August 7th. The autobiography debuts as a single-volume, hardcover print edition and as digital […]
By Staff Reports Independent comic book publisher, Mad Cave Studios, is proud to announce our first ever nationwide talent search! We are looking for a maximum of 4 writers and 4 artists to work on 4 original and unannounced projects from the minds inside the Mad Cave. Each winner will be compensated on a “per page” basis and employment will […]
By Staff Reports 110,000 fans of Japanese pop-culture descended upon the Los Angeles Convention Center this past week to experience Anime Expo (AX), the largest celebration of anime pop culture in North America. Produced by The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), this five-day extravaganza, held July 4 – July 8, drew fans from more than 70 […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce an all-new fantasy adventure from Skottie Young (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool) and Jorge Corona (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Feathers, Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack)—titled MIDDLEWEST. It is set to launch this November. “I’m putting so much of myself and my life into this book that sometimes […]
By Staff Reports Leading independent comic book and graphic novel publisher, Zenescope Entertainment, has announced its plans for Comic-Con International: San Diego 2018 as the company celebrates its 10th year exhibiting at the largest comic book convention in North America. Zenescope returns once again to Comic-Con International at booth 2301 located immediately inside Hall C. It’s there the company will […]
By Staff Reports In a shocking move, Image/Skybound Entertainment dropped the first issue of an all-new series by comics titans Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA, OBLIVION SONG), Scott M. Gimple (Punisher: Nightmare, writer and producer for The Walking Dead TV adaptation on AMC), and Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated, NAMELESS, NIXON’S PALS, OFFICER DOWNE), with colors by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith Anime Expo, which took place July 5th-8th, hit Los Angeles in the middle of a massive heat wave for Southern California, shined bright throughout the weekend. The record heat in Los Angeles didn’t stop the massive amounts of fans in attendance, as an expected number of over […]
By Nolan P. Smith Marvel Comics smallest superhero got the spotlight in 2015 when Ant-Man made his big screen debut. Then in 2016, he was a big part of Captain America: Civil War. Now, here we are in 2018 as Ant-Man is back, this time in Ant-Man and the Wasp. But in a year filled with mega Marvel blockbusters like […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– Anime fans rejoice as the premiere anime and manga convention rolls into Southern California as Anime Expo returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center this weekend. One of the largest pop culture conventions in the country, Anime Expo brings everything fans of anime and manga could ever hope for. From animation studios like Funimation […]
By Staff Reports In a few weeks, Marvel Comics will be blasting into San Diego Comic Con – and you won’t want to miss what we’ve got in-store for fans! Join all-star Marvel creators such as Donny Cates, Nick Spencer, Margaret Stohl, Skottie Young, Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada, and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski for an exciting line-up of panels that […]
By Staff Reports Anime Expo’s Wacom booth (#8C) and panel room (403AB) in the Los Angeles Convention Center will be the fun and educational places to be at 2018 Anime Expo, July 5 to 8. Famous Anime and Manga artists as well as young talents will discuss digital creativity, drawing skills and the best equipment to support their art in […]
By Staff Reports SEGA Europe Ltd. are pleased to reveal that the pioneering epic saga Shenmue™ I & II will launch both physically and digitally on PlayStation® 4 and Xbox® One with a digital-only PC release via Steam on August 21, 2018. To celebrate the announcement, SEGA has unveiled a brand-new trailer: From today, Shenmue I & II is available […]