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Credit: Marvel Comics/Lucasfilm Credit: Valentina Remenar (Marvel Comics) Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1 kicked off a new volume of the titular character’s solo series with a surprise digital release on May 4 to coincide with Star Wars Day. Now, with the comic about to receive a physical release as part of Marvel’s first wave of

Credit: Kim Jacincto (Marvel Comics) Credit: Kim Jacincto (Marvel Comics) Hawkeye: Freefall #5Written by Matthew RosenbergArt by Otto SchmidtLettering by Joe SabinoPublished by Marvel ComicsReview by Pierce Lydon‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 Hawkeye is a character who quite often has to get by on charm alone. (I mean, how else is Marvel’s bow-and-arrow guy

By Robert Reed, Best Shots Contributor May 20, 2020 10:21am ET Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics 2020 Ironheart #1Written by Vita Ayala and Danny LoreArt by David Messina and Mattia IaconoLetters by Joe CaramagnaPublished by Marvel ComicsReview by Robert Reed‘Rama Rating: 5 out of 10 Pulling double-duty bridging both the A.I.-driven Iron Man 2020

Credit: DC Credit: DC DCeased: Hope at World’s End #1Written by Tom TaylorArt by Dustin Nguyen and Rex LokusLettering by Saida TemofontePublished by DCReview by David Pepose‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 The Anti-Life Equation continues its merciless shuffle forward in DCeased: Hope at World’s End #1, as writer Tom Taylor and artist Dustin Nguyen

Credit: The CW Batwoman actor Ruby Rose has announced her plans to leave the series, vacating the title role ahead of the currently in development second season, scheduled to premiere in 2021. Rose issued a statement on her departure, though she did not spell out her reasons for leaving the show. “I have made the

Diana takes on the notorious assassin Deadshot in this preview of May 20’s DC Digital First Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #5. Here’s DC’s rundown of the stories inside: “Sure Shot” by Van Jensen, Jheremy Raapack, Hi-Fi and Travis Lanham Deadshot has his sights set on a corrupt government official, and it’sup to the Amazon

Credit: DC Credit: DC Swamp Thing: New Roots #4Written by Mark RussellArt by Marco Santucci and John KalisczLettering by Dave SharpePublished by DCReview by David Pepose‘Rama Rating: 9 out of 10 Despite being best known for his more political work, writer Mark Russell delivers a surprisingly — and satisfyingly — action-packed done-in-one story for Swamp

Credit: DC Credit: DC Credit: DC With this month’s release of Detective Comics Vol. 3 — and the June re-solicitation of the series’ upcoming issues — writer Peter Tomasi is hoping his Batman stories will give readers a break from the real world’s bad news. Featuring a Spectre story with art by Kyle Hotz, the

Credit: Marvel Comics Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need, has announced their line-up for a new week of a series of live experiences featuring comic book creators providing question-and-answer sessions, tutorials, and original art in Zoom online webconference rooms.  The new “Hero Initiative Live” events are currently

Nightwing gets embroiled in the main Batman title’s ongoing “Joker War” crossover – going face to face with the Clown Prince of Crime himself – in June 9’s Nightwing #71. NIGHTWING #72written by DAN JURGENSart by RONAN CLIQUETcover by TRAVIS MOOREvariant cover by ALAN QUAHDick Grayson has learned the truth: that “fixing” his identity lies

Credit: DC Readers of DC’s The Terrifics looking for new issues in DC’s recently released revised June, July and now August schedules will get an opportunity to read the series conclusion, just digitally for the final three issues.  Credit: DC Credit: DC The final print issue of The Terrifics will be #27, scheduled for May 26. The

Credit: DC DC’s Supergirl ongoing series is still scheduled to conclude with issue #42, as announced in the publisher’s original May 2020 solicitations, but now the series’ final two issues will publish on digital platforms only as part of the publisher’s revised post-distribution shutdown schedule. Supergirl #41 will be on digital platforms exclusively on May 26 and

Doctor Fate, Monster Boy, and Gold Lantern – some of whom have connections to modern day DC heroes – all join the team in this preview of June 9’s Legion of Super-Heroes #6. LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #6 written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS art and cover by RYAN SOOK card stock variant cover by ALEX GARNER

Credit: Oni Press Credit: Oni Press Credit: Oni Press Oni Press has announced Dead Dudes, an original graphic novel from writer Christopher Sebela and artists Ben Sears, Warren Wucinich, and Ryan Hill. Dead Dudes focuses on three ghost hunters who get in over their heads with some ghosts they can’t handle. Here’s the official synopsis:

Credit: NBC With one actor playing John Constantine in two different versions of the DCU, it’s getting hard to imagine anyone besides Matt Ryan playing the wise-cracking character. Credit: Warner Bros. Animation Ryan has the unique honor of playing John Constantine in both the current season of Legends of Tomorrow and voicing the same character

Credit: Netflix Santa Clarita Diet actor Timothy Olyphant has joined the cast of The Mandalorian season 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Olyphant’s reported role has not been named. THR states it’s unclear whether Olyphant will play a new character or a new version of an existing Star Wars character. The Mandalorian season 2 is expected to

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Marvel Comics has announced X of Swords: Creation #1, which kicks off the X-Men’s next big crossover X of Swords in September. The cover, seen here, shows some of the mutants who will wield ten powerful blades and bears the slogan “Raise your swords…” X of Swords: Creation #1

Credit: Sean Gordon Murphy Credit: Sean Gordon Murphy Sean Murphy is returning to creator-owned comic books in a big way – and checking off almost everything on his bucket list all at once. In the upcoming OGN The Plot Holes, the Batman: White Knight writer/artist is drawing all the dream projects he always wanted but

Credit: DC Greetings, ‘Rama readers! Ready for your Rapid-Fire Reviews! Then Best Shots has you covered, as we dive into this week’s new digital offerings! Let’s kick off with Jellicle Justin Partridge, who takes a look at Lois Lane… Credit: DC Lois Lane #10 (Published by DC; Review by Justin Partridge; ‘Rama Rating: 10 out

Credit: Warner Bros. Television Credit: DC UNIVERSE This Monday, Brec Bessinger steps up as DC’s newest live-action hero in DC Universe’s Stargirl. Based on the DC comic book character of the same name and pulling from an even deeper DC legacy of Starman, Stargirl is the brainchild of Geoff Johns – who co-created the original

Credit: Marvel Comics Credit: Marvel Comics Fan-favorite Hulk creators Peter David and Dale Keown will unite with artist German Peralta in August for Maestro, a new series exploring the origins of the villain who debuted in David’s Hulk: Future Imperfect in 1992. Credit: Marvel Comics The series of unspecified length will explore the story of

1. New Teen Titans One of Marv Wolfman’s most prominent qualities as a writer is his legendary ability to not just create new ideas, but to revamp existing concepts into totally new stories and characters. To that end, we present Wolfman’s greatest creation – the New Teen Titans. Borrowing the name, and concept of the

Credit: Warner Bros. Animation Credit: Warner Bros. Animation Voicing Batman for almost a decade in DC’s animated cinematic universe has given Jason O’Mara some insight into the character — particularly Bruce Wayne’s relationship with his son, Damian Wayne. It’s a relationship that O’Mara says pays off “in a big way” in Justice League Dark: Apokolips

Credit: Diamond Comic Distributors Credit: Diamond Comic Distributors The North American comic book industry’s biggest distributor, Diamond, is launching a Back The Comeback campaign building up to its planned May 20 resumption of new comics delivery to Direct Market retailers. “I do believe our comeback will be bigger than our setback,” Diamond founder/CEO Steve Geppi

Action Comics #13 variant Credit: Rags Morales (DC) Wolé Parks in ‘Vampire Diaries’ Credit: The CW Wolé Parks has been cast as ‘The Stranger’ in CW’s Superman & Lois, according to Deadline. No, not Marvel’s Elder of the Universe Stranger… could they be referring to DC’s Phantom Stranger? The Hollywood trade describes ‘The Stranger’ as

By Pierce Lydon, Best Shots Reviewer May 12, 2020 03:00pm ET Credit: Alex Diotto/Dee Cunniffe/Micah Myers Credit: Alex Diotto/Dee Cunniffe/Micah Myers Youth #1Written by Curt PiresArt by Alex Diotto and Dee CunniffeLettering by Micah MyersSelf-Published through comiXology Originals‘Rama Rating: 5 out of 10 Almost everyone who makes comics has a superhero story inside them. The

Simon Spurrier and Chris Wildgoose’s creator-owned series Alienated returns after a industry-wide hiatus on May 20 with #3 – and in it, the alien the teens found gets used for something that might give them second thoughts. “It’s Samantha’s turn with Chip -the dangerous alien – but everything starts to go wrong when she instigates

By C.K. Stewart, Best Shots Reviewer May 11, 2020 02:57pm ET Credit: Ryan Howe/Dee Cunniffe (Panel Syndicate) Credit: Ryan Howe/Dee Cunniffe (Panel Syndicate) Bad Karma #1Written by Alex de CampiArt by Ryan Howe, Dee CunniffePublished by Panel Syndicate‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 There’s a lot to appreciate about Bad Karma #1. Out now from

Stan Lee and Tim Story on the set of ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ Credit: 20th Century Studios Two-time Fantastic Four director Tim Story is returning to the superhero genre for Kevin Wolf’s Night Wolf, according to Deadline. Story has a long history with Hart, having directed several of his standup specials, along

Credit: DC Credit: DC After a nearly four-month hiatus, DC’s flagship title Batman will be resuming its twice-monthly schedule June 9 when #92 hits shelves. After previously announcing issues #92 and #93 would both be coming out in June, DC announced to retailers that the double-shipping schedule will continue “through ‘The Joker War’ and beyond.” Credit: DC This