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So this is why you might want to read Civil War II #3 before reading the Marvel NOW! Previews, out simultaneously. Occupy Avengers, a new Marvel Avengers

A new Rocket Raccoon series will be launching from Marvel in the autumn for Marvel NOW, written by 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank's Matthew Rosenberg, his second

She first appeared in this year's Free Comic Book Day. Then appeared in All-New All-Different Avengers. And now Nadia Pym, the daughter of Hank Pym, is

Infamous Iron Man, Thanos, Bulls-Eye, possibly Venom and now... Kingpin. Matthew Rosenberg wrote the Civil War II: Kingpin series for Marvel who, with the

We don't know the artist. But my bearded industry informer tells me that Chip Zdarsky, fresh from finishing Howard The Duck, will be writing a new

Criminal-turned-superhero, The Prowler has become a greater part of Spider-Man's mythos of late, working as a decoy Spider-Man so that Peter Parker and

More bad guys getting their own series from Marvel Comics - we've had Kingpin, we're getting Doom in Infamous Iron Man and Thanos, and now Bullseye,

He's been a US Agent. He's been a Spider-Man Dark Avenger. He's been a Space Knight. And now, he;s back on Earth, tongue a-flicking. No idea exactly who

It was announced two years ago, that Guardians Of The Galaxy screenwriter Nicole Perlman would be writing a Gamora comic book series. And then... nothing.

Renew Your Vows was the Secret Wars series that saw Peter Parker, Mary Jane and their daughter May Annie from a parallel universe where they remained

There has been a lot of fuss about the non-Asian Iron Fist at Marvel getting a Netflix show. Lots of accusations of appropriation and the like. Well, the

We theorised that Robbie Thompson would be the writer of a new series from Marvel comics called Doctor Strange: Sorcerors Supreme, as he seemed to have a

Kelly Thompson and Leonardo Romero are the new creative team on the new Hawkeye series, coming from Marvel Comics as part of the Marvel NOW relaunch, and

Al Ewing has been reshaping the Marvel Universe with his series The Ultimates. Well, as part of Marvel NOW's Divided We Start relaunch, starting in

This week sees the release of Civil War II #3, with plenty of stores opening at midnight, alongside the release of the Marvel NOW Previews, for all the

It really is bring on the bad guys... ComicBook has the Marvel PR on the new Thanos series by Jeff Lemire and Mike Deodato. Another bad guy getting a book

The Pulse was cancelled in 2006. That was the last Marvel comic book series with Jessica Jones as a lead character. Since then she's supported other

Despite certain aftermarket speculation that saw Batman/Superman #32 sell out and go up in value, currently for up to $25 in raw and $150 at CGC 9.8, for

Here's a look, courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors' Previewsworld site is the new Mike Deodato cover to Invincible Iron Man #12. This will feature the

Chvrches are a widely acclaimed synthpop band from Glasgow, Scotland. Recently nominated at the BRITS for British Breakthrough Act, they have been going

Sunday is the day that San Diego Comic Con calms down a little... Hollywood has left, there are bargains to be had across the show floor, the panels

That's a very fast ascendance to the just-about-$50 club for Invincible Iron Man, the first appearance of the new Iron Man, Riri Williams, replacing Tony

Jonathan Rich crosses the Carolina border to write for Bleeding Cool : Greenville, S.C. is a long way from the UK, but characters from across the Doctor

“Sadly, as often is the case, Mother Virtue’s selfish wish echoed like a dinner bell in the Heart of Darkness.” Mother Virtue, loved by all and revered by

DC Comics have fifteen of the top twenty selling comic books in June. Who saw that coming? Flash and Green Lanterns outsell Star Wars, Aquaman and Green

This is the Top Ten Bleeding Cool Bestseller List, as compiled by a number of comic stores from their sales on Wednesday and Thursday. It measures what

Much of this is based upon speculation, half-heard rumour and joining plenty of dots. Feel free to use a shedload of salt while reading this article (if

CB Cebulski has spent a career at Marvel Comics travelling the world finding new comic book talent to work at Marvel Comics. Pick up a current comic and

I think we can call it. Small Press Day was a success. That was my small swag. Verity Glass was also able to double as Small Press Day and Doctor Who

Here is a Kate Bishop Hawkeye fan design by artist Vylla. Who is open for commissions.  And this is the Marvel Now Divided We Stand promo image by Mike