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23 May ' 20:08
The First Seven Pages Of Captain Midnight #1
There you go, folks! The first seven pages of Captain Midnight #1 by by Joshua Williamson and Fernando Dagnino coming soon from Dark Horse. On the run from the US government after fleeing custody, Captain Midnight has been labeled a …
The Weekly Bleed – Archie Kisses And Cosplay Dudes And Don’ts
Welcome to The Weekly Bleed…. That Archie kiss, the Star Wars rebel animated series and cosplay do’s and don’ts, presented by Toni Darling and Yvette Artiega.
Gail Simone’s Red Sonja #3 Covers By Jenny Frisson And Pia Guerra
We ran a review of issue one yesterday… Here’s a video summary of what this all means… And some issue 3 covers from Jenny Frisson and Pia Guerra…
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23 May ' 15:51
Setting Up The Phoenix Comicon – Booths, Dolls And Cosplay
Welcome on and all to Phoenix Comic Con! It opens in forty-fuve minutes. But here are a few shots from set up… The Bleeding Cool Fan Awards are there tomorrow, 6pm. Come join us.. . My first Young Loki of …
Fabulous Killjoys, Regular Show, Dream Merchant And Six Gun Gorilla Rise Up The Advance Reorder Charts
We’re used to Age Of Ultron and Batman topping the Advance Reorder charts at Bleeding Cool, as retailer decide to top up their orders ahead of the comics being published. But Free Comic Book Day and the release of Regular …
Pop Culture Hounding The Subatomic Party Girls
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] by Chris Thompson This week Taylor & I tackle three exciting new books, each with their own unique flavour. First up we take a bite out of Mike Mignola, John Arcudi & Kevin …
DC To Give Away All Star Superman #1 In Print And Digital On Superman Day For Man Of Steel
DC are labelling Wednesday June 14th as Superman Day, alongside the release of the Man Of Steel movie in the US on the Friday. Bleeding Cool have previously noted how scenes from All Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank …
British Columbia Retailer Break-In – Have You Seen These Stolen Statues?
This Tuesday, Central City Comix of British Columbia was robbed of a number of statues and comics. If you know anyone selling the items listed below, please get in touch with the store The following items are among those stolen …
DC’s Green Lantern #20 Tribute To Geoff Johns From Neil Gaiman, Jim Lee, Richard Donner, Mark Strong And… Mrs Geoff
Tonight in Los Angeles, there’s a gala to celebrate the work of Geoff Johns by the great and the good. And in this week’s final Green Lantern issue from Geoff, some of them shared their thoughts in a series of …
When Captain Britain Became A Muslim Woman. For A Couple Of Pages. In An Alternate Timeline.
Last week, the Avengers Assemble comic from Marvel published an issue that crossed over with the Age Of Ultron series – which has already been wiped from existence by Wolverine going back in time and killing Ant Man. Look, if …
First Machete Kills Trailer Has Leaked
Danny Trejo, Lady Gaga, Amber Heard, Antonio Banderas and a very authentic VHS vibe.
It’s On. Marvel Vs. Fox As Both Avengers 2 And Days Of Future Past Will Feature Quicksilver
I had been waiting for this.
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23 May ' 08:49
DC Comics Knocks Out Cheqout Over Superman Trademark Case
DC Comics has won an appeal in Australia that we reported on earlier this year as part of a series of case being pursued ahead of the release of the Man Of Steel movie. Fitness company Cheqout has advertised a …
When Occupy Comics Occupied Forbidden Planet, New York
By Hannah Means-Shannon The much anticipated first issue of Occupy Comics published by Black Mask Studios reached shops in digital and print format on Wednesday May 22nd, bringing with it the promised chock-a-block contributions from remarkable creators in the field …
$135,000 (So Far) For An Action Comics #1 Found In A $10,100 House…
Remodeler finds comic book worth over $100K in wall at Elbow Lake house is the headline. amid old newspapers used to insulate a wall of a fixer-upper he was gutting in Elbow Lake, Minn Action Comics #1 is the comic. …
Batman Incorporated’s Dirty Joke – Wednesday Trending Topics
As pretty much every comic fan on the internet knows, there are a few vintage Batman stories that contain some bits which are amusingly dirty with the benefit of a few decades of hindsight, but that’s another matter. Anyway, Chris …
Courtesy of the Chris Ryall blog… There was a theory that the Doctor Who: Prisoners Of Time twelve issue series, each featuring a different Doctor for the anniversary year, would do something interesting as there are only eleven Doctors… so …
JJ Abrams’ Star Wars Teaser Trailer – Afterwards They Will Explode
Not sure if the videos from Patrick Willems and the gang from Bleeding Cool’s “Afterwards They Will Explode” have ever deserved that title quite so much as the do this week…
Another Adaptation Of Timecop Is Coming
Its story really is the sort of sticky concept that could be endlessly recycled I think, with no small thanks to that deceptively crass title.
12 Pubs, 12 Things, The World’s End
The new, longer trailer for The World’s End offers some answers and poses some all new, apocalyptic questions. I take a look at 12 things about it.
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23 May ' 01:42
And Black Kiss II, Sex And Herogasm Are Gone From ComiXology On iOS Again. But Saga Stays…
A month or so ago, Apple demanded that French comics distributor Izneo, backed by the major French comic publishing houses, remove over a thousand titles over content issues. Shortly afterwards, Brian K Vaughn stated the same had happened over Saga. …
Pete Woods Leaves The Justice League’s Vibe After Issue Six – But He Wants You To Know It’s Nothing To Do With DC Comics, Who Are Great
Bleeding Cool has been running a number of stories of people walking from DC Comics citing editorial interference over the past few months. But this is something different. Pete Woods writes on Facebook (and then emailed to me several times …
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22 May ' 18:52
The Rage And The Ridicule Of Red Sonja #1
So, yes, Gail Simone on Red Sonja is a thing. It should have been obvious, that blend of horrific scenes of violence with just a hint of comedy. So how does it come over? I’ve had a look at the …
Preview: John Higgins’ Remastered Razorjack
Coming later this year from Titan Comics. John Higgins’ Razorjack, recollected, remastered, reupdated and reconcluded… here’s a tasty peek at what he’s been doing when not working on Crimson Corsair.
Dave Sim’s Final Four Covers For Doctor Who: Prisoners Of Time Reveal That Last Issue #12…
There was a theory that the Doctor Who: Prisoners Of Time twelve issue series, each featuring a different Doctor for the anniversary year, would do something interesting as there are only eleven Doctors… so far. Could one feature the John …
Preview: Thrud The Barbarian
Thrud is also a blast from the past and the only reason why I used to read a friend’s role playing game magazine as a kid. He’s come back a bit in comics form in the past few years, but …
Wolverine Claims Another Cover With Serious Hair, A Serious Glare And In-Your Face Claws
In this week’s issue of EW, Hugh Jackman will apparently be sharing his insights into X-Men movies past, imminent and future. He certainly has some clear ideas on how Wolverine should be presented on screen, and I’ll be curious to …
Francis Ford Coppola Planning New Italian-American Saga
You might even say he’s going to Godfather it. Though I wouldn’t. Obviously.
First Trailer For Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Porn Addiction Comedy, Don Jon
In which Scarlett Johansson’s character catches Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character in a moment of indulgence. Maybe not a first date movie, if you don’t want some weird questions over your post-screening pie.
New Monsters University Trailer Is All Party, Party, Party…
Added bonus: a firebreathing cheerleader.
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22 May ' 11:49
Here Comes Phoenix Comic Con, Uber And Crossed Exclusives And The First Appearance Of The First British Superhero
Okay, this is where I sing for my supper. Avatar Press, the owners of Bleeding Cool, are flying me, Kieron Gillen and Si Spurrier out to Arizona for the Phoenix Comic Con. If you see me, please say hi, and …
Jonathan Hickman’s God Is Dead For Avatar
Jonathan Hickman is having a banner year. East Of West is a massive hit from Image and Secret is back, Avengers and New Avengers at Marvel are leading nicely into his big Infinity event… And now Bleeding Cool’s owners Avatar …
Young Avengers, Powered By Kirby Engines
Jorge Lucas may be doing his best Kirby Batman over at Batman Inc this week. But Young Avengers has a go as well. Not only do they do a great job of making sub text into text, then commenting on …
No Superheroes Allowed – Tuesday Trending Topics
What an odd story: From a Philadelphia parent, posting to a local Reddit group; with the explanatory phrase “So my son came home and told me make-believe was not allowed at school anymore.” Most-Read Comic Stories Tuesday: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes At Marvel …
When The Scarlet Witch Married Captain America
Today’s Uncanny Avengers #8 AU is an Age Of Ultron alternative issue. Except, it’s not Age Of Ultron, it’s the Age Of Stark universe now. Whatever this one is called. I’m not confused, I like it that way. You’ll get …
Amazon Launches Licensed Fan Fiction Publishing Platform On Kindle With Selected Warner Bros Properties, More On The Way
Ok, this is kind of interesting and potentially huge, depending on how it is managed and what kind of traction they get in acquiring licenses: Get ready for Kindle Worlds, a place for you to publish fan fiction inspired by …
Bounce #1 – Knocking Back A Speedball
This is being written on an aeroplane waiting to take off. I am cramped, I am tired, I am sober, I feel like bouncing off the walls. A perfect time to read Bounce #1, out today. Do you remember Speedball? …
When The Flash Called John Constantine, Don Constantine
Ha ha! Okay, now I want a spinoff series, with John Constantine’s half-brother Don Constantine. Who has no powers or magical abilities whatsoever but goes around making the Flash’s life hell for mixing him up with John Constantine. Can we …
Get Your Chris Claremont On In This Week’s Uncanny X-Men
Chris Claremont retains an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics. He is paid, regularly, in full for this position. The only thing is that Marvel don’t want him to write any comics for them. But more importantly they don’t want him …
I Never Read Christos Gage’s Absolution, But His Teleplay Adaptation Has Me Hooked
Super powers and power aren’t the same thing, and where the pilot script for a TV version of Absolution grabbed me was where the two bang up against one another.
Cannes 2013: Only God Forgives Is A Stylistic Bore But All Is Lost Saves The Day
Sorry, folks, Only God Forgives is most certainly not another Drive.
Second, Longer Trailer For Edgar Wright And Simon Pegg’s The World’s End
The conclusion of the Cornetto trilogy.
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22 May ' 04:36
When Superman Called Orion A Jerk Over Wonder Woman And That Kiss
Scott Lobdell’s Superman has been derided by some. But today’s issue, Superman #20 is chock full of good stuff that I thought it was worth pointing out. Big action, a funky Quitely-influenced take from artist Aaron Kuder. And Orion, Superman …
Is This The Dirtiest Joke Ever Told In A Batman Comic? From Batman Inc #11…
Okay, there’s the one with Superman, Wonder Woman and the Invisible Man. But Batman doesn’t get a look in on that one. Anyway, Chris Burnham seems to have been pushing it with glee this week. The new Batman Inc #11 …
An Epic Masterclass – The Filmmaking Tricks And Techniques Of Blue Sky’s Latest
What makes Epic so epic.
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21 May ' 21:49
Grace Randolph’s Stacktastic! The Fate Of James Gordon Jr
Grace Randolph writes; James Gordon Jr is an unlikely star of the New 52, popping up in Batman, Batgirl and now Suicide Squad! I’ll give mythoughts on this higher profile for the son of Commissioner Jim Gordon. Is this a …
A Comic Show – Bounce, Sex And Green Lantern
Aaron Haaland of A Comic Shop of Florida writes; Hey Fandom! It’s me Aaron for A Comic Show’s NEW COMICS NOW and I’m totally geeking out to Green Lantern #20! But I talk about other comics this week, I swear! …
Crossing Absolution Rubicon
I love conflicts of interest. I love the sound they make as you run up towards them and they smack you in the face. So anyway, William Christensen of Avatar, Bleeding Cool’s owners, sent me the first three issues of …
Easter Eggs, Hints And Mysteries – A Close Look At The First Trailer For Wright And Pegg’s The World’s End
Picking over the first trailer for The World’s End, shot by shot. There’s an awful lot more in here than might first meet the eye.
Video: Guillermo Del Toro Introduces One Of Pacific Rim’s Big Sci-Fi Ideas, “The Drift”
As you’ll know if you’ve been reading my posts about this film, I’ve been waiting for more information on just the thing this Pacific Rim featurette details for us – the curious mind-melding piloting technology that they’re calling “The Drift.” …
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21 May ' 14:58
Countdown to the Eisners – Best Continuing Series
Cameron Hatheway writes; I’ve always found the following category to be a little tricky; a continuing series means one that has been around for more than a year, right? Because if it’s still relatively new, what’s keeping a great series …
Ben Templesmith’s Cover To Liberator #3
Ben Templesmith‘s cover to Liberator #3 from Black Mask, everyone.
Bleeding Cool Fan Awards 2013 End Voting Tonight!
At midnight Central time (10pm PT, 1am ET, 6am BST) voting for the Bleeding Cool Fan Awards close. The award ceremony will be held two days later at the Phoenix Comic Con, Friday at 6pm, with guest presenters including Frank …
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes At Marvel – From Dexter Soy To Deadpool
A few creative changes from Marvel’s solicitations, made available before the week the comic goes on sale. Dexter Soy will be joining Adrian Alphona on art credits for Uncanny X-Force #6 Carmen Nunez Carnero will replace Neil Edwards on X-Factor …
No, Philadelphia, You Can’t Play Superheroes Anymore
From a Philadelphia parent, posting to a local Reddit group; with the explanatory phrase “So my son came home and told me make-believe was not allowed at school anymore.” Heaven help children at school who have imaginations. That will never …
Is That Stephanie Brown In The Corner?
Thanks to DC Women Kicking Ass who picked up on this one. L’il Gotham previously tried to sneak a Stephanie Brown Batgirl onto a page but failed. This time they succeeded with a Stephanie Brown Robin. Or at least her …
Joining The Dots On IDW’s Doctor Who
August’s solicitations for IDW’s Doctor Who comics included the line; “The climactic arc of Andy Diggle’s first year comes to a shattering conclusion!” Which would indicate subsequent years to come. However, from subsequent listings, that line seems to have disappeared. …
Microsoft Announce Halo TV Series With Some Help From Steven Spielberg
Now, we’re calling this a TV series, and it is, I suppose, in just the sense that Netflix and Amazon have been making TV. But, as you’d expect, you’re going to need an X-Box to watch it.
Sam Neill Thinks The Next Jurassic Park Is A Reboot
What does it mean if Jurassic Park is rebooted? Actually, before we get to that, what does it mean if an actor says they think it’s going to be rebooted?
New Poster For The World’s End – Five Guys, Rosamund Pike, Beer And Furniture Against The Apocalypse
Is there a hint in this new poster for Edgar Wright’s The World’s End that, like a hopsy cross between The Faculty and The War of the Worlds, beer will be our defense against the apocalypse?
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21 May ' 07:27
Conventional Matters: MCM, Phoenix, Image Expo, Midwest Media Expo
Next weekend sees the MCM London Expo, with DC Comics and IDW in attendance, with the likes of David Hine, Frazer Irving, Emma Vieceli, Tony Lee and a metric tonne of small pressers. A place to discover some real finds. …
Pretty Pictures: Patrick Gleason
There’s a lot to love about Patrick Gleason. He’s been working at Marvel and Image, but mostly for DC. But it was the New 52 that really brought him into focus for me, for his work on Batman And Robin. …
The Secret Month Of Super-Villains – Monday Trending Topics
Well, secret for… let’s see, about 2 more weeks I guess. I just hope some of these villain one-shots spin into regular series. A Gorilla Grodd series would be pretty cool, as would a Bizarro series, and… well, lots of …
Brand New Wolverine Trailer – Lots Of Fresh Ideas And Footage
I’ll give you 2:1 that the scene at the front of this trailer is how the film opens too.
Nymphomaniac Will Use CG To Put Its Stars Faces Into Hardcore Footage
It’s going to look like the famous people are actually doing it. Shock! Horror!
There’s No Fourth Wall In This New Teaser For The Newsroom Series 2
I don’t know if it being a show about show has inspired this pulled-back treatment, or if it’s a desire to remind us of the calibre of talent involved.
First Trailer For Psychadelic Civil War Movie, A Field In England
Film 4 and Warp have cooked up a pretty daring release plan for this film. As well as rolling into UK cinemas on July 5th, it’s also going to be made available on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD and premiered on television, for free, on Film 4′s channel.
Cannes 2013: Coen Brothers Strike The Right Chord With Inside Llewyn Davis
Plus Johnnie To’s Blind Detective and some misadventure with a pair of birds.
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