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Francesco Mattina Removed From DC in The Daily LITG, 24th June, 2024
Francesco Mattina has never worked for DC Comics, and we have always been at war with Eurasia. Or something like that.
Article Summary
- Francesco Mattina cover art controversy tops Bleeding Cool traffic
- DC Comics ditches Mattina's work amid A.I. artwork accusations
- The Daily LITG offers a roundup of yesterday's most popular comic stories
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Francesco Mattina has never worked for DC Comics, and we have always been at war with Eurasia. His covers sent to the cornfield topped traffic again on Bleeding Cool yesterday. Where you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies, and more. The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around the day before and possibly the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
The ten most popular stories yesterday: Francesco Mattina's Trashed Covers
- DC Comics Junks All Covers by Francesco Mattina Over A.I. Accusations
- NECA Unveils Universal Monsters x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2-Pack
- Todd McFarlane Comes To The Aid Of The G.I. Joe Compendium Kickstarter
- Dungeons & Dragons Cover Art Accused Of Being A.I., Artist Fights Back
- Scott Snyder, Jason Aaron and Kelly Thompson on Absolute DC Comics
- The Boys: Kripke on Changing Black Noir/Homelander Comics Storyline
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Hits Switch In July
- X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2 Preview: Mutant Melee Madness
- Taylor Swift Fans Not Laughing at Foo Fighters Frontman Grohl's "Joke"
- Millie Gibson Had Message for Doctor Who Season Finale Cinema Viewers
And a few other comic book stories you might enjoy.
- The Pre-Code Horror of Farrell's Haunted Thrills #11, at Auction
- The Romance of Lev Gleason's Boy Loves Girl, Up for Auction
- Ultimate & Amazing Spider-Man Top Bleeding Cool Weekly Bestseller List
- Blood Hunt Readers Also Need To Pick Up The Strange Academy Tie-In Too
- Hal Seeger and Bill Williams' G.I. Jane Comic Book, Up for Auction
- Bragi Schut & Renzo Podesta's Magick in Mythos September 2024 Solicits
- Eugeen's Irving The Evil Wizard #1 in Aloha September 2024 Solicits
- Francesco Mattina's Trashed Covers in The Daily LITG, 23rd June, 2024
LITG one year ago, Frank Miller's Captain America
- Frank Miller's Captain America For New Captain America #1
- The Return of Serenity in Firefly: The Fall Guys, in September
- Masters Of The Universe Prequel in Dark Horse September 2023 Solicits
- Always Sunny Season 16 Finale Overview: Dennis' Day Off From The Gang
- Star Trek: Prodigy Canceled, Being Pulled From Paramount : Details
- Marvel Comics Solicits & Full Solicitations For September 2023
- Superman Takes On Doomsday with McFarlane Toys Newest 2-Pack
- Frazetta's Dark Kingdom Sells for Record $6 Million at Heritage
- Holo-Ween Among 7 Star Trek Comics at IDW in September 2023 Solicits
- Cobra Kai Confirms Elon Musk Membership; Kreese Training Underway
- Charles Quinlan's Spectacular Work on Cat-Man Comics #1, at Auction
- Sumerian Signs Deal With WhatNot/Massive For September 2023 Solicits
- Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze Graphic Novel in Titan September Solicits
- The Obscure Debut of Lady Fairplay in Bang-Up Comics #1, at Auction
- Negaduck, Gargoyles & Vampirella in Dynamite September 2023 Solicits
- Coda, Rare Flavors, Hunt For Skinwalker- Boom September 2023 Solicits
- Dave Sim Does Artificial Intelligence with Cerebus In Hell?Bot
- Valiant To Finally Publish Ninjak Superkillers in September 2023
- Darkwing Duck Dominates Next Week's Diamond Previews Covers
- Marvel's September Solicits in The Daily LITG, 23rd June 2023
LITG two years ago, Yehudi Mercado Apologises For "Miles Thor-ales"
- Yehudi Mercado Apologises For "Miles Thor-ales" Portrayal In What If?
- Arrowverse Makes Moves: Arrow? Batwoman? The Flash? BCTV DD
- The Old Guard 2: Production Begins And 2 BTS Images Shared
- DC Comics Scarecrow Unleashes Fear with Exclusive McFarlane Figure
- The Redemption Of Jean Grey & The Phoenix In X-Men #12
- Tonight Is Psystrike Mewtwo Raid Hour In Pokémon GO: June 2022
- GI Joe Week: We Take A Look At The Latest Retro Offerings
- Miracleman From Aaron, Carey, Templeton, Stegman, Gaiman & Buckingham
- The Venture Bros Star Shares Film Update, Thoughts on Series Finale
- Mike Pasciullo, Marvel Senior Vice President, Has Died Aged 50
- NFCC's Greg Hopkins & Mad Cave's Manny Castellanos Join Boom Studios
- PrintWatch: Thor, Spider-Man, FF, Captain America, Grim, Moon Knight
- DC Comics Makes 100 Bullets Omnibus Vol 2 Completely Returnable
- Lemire, Sorrentino to Launch Ten Thousand Black Feathers in September
- Marvel Omnibus For Planet Of The Apes, Nova, Thor, Moon Knight & Hulk
- 100 Bullets Omnibus Vol 2 Misses Out Brother Lono 8 Issues
- Scout Comics Criticized For Selling Retailer Exclusive Covers Directly
- Tori Tadiar Auctions Highsummer, Her Debut Graphic Novel, To Disney
- Colin Kaepernick Changes The Game With Eve L. Ewing & Orlando Caicedo
- Arrowverse Makes Moves The Daily LITG 23rd June 2022
LITG three years ago, Wanda's Vision
- Giovanni Battle Guide For Pokémon GO Players: June 2021
- Full Marvel Comics September 2021 Solicits and Solicitations
- What's Up With Wanda Maximoff, Scarlet Witch, At Marvel? (Spoilers)
- X-Men: The Onslaught Revelation Replaces Way Of X in September
- DC Comics Confirms Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy Go Down On Each Other
- Should You Transfer Legendaries In Pokémon GO?
- Ben Templesmith Responds To Criticism Over Warren Ellis and Fell
- Dexter Morgan Returns With A Bloody Perfect Figure From Flashback
- Masters of the Universe: Revelation EP Kevin Smith, Season 2 & Spite
- After Mars, Hellfire Gala Makes Bigger Changes To Marvel Universe
- Mitch Gerads Thanks Hero James Gunn for Promoting Comic Books
- ComiXology Announces They Are Closing The DC Comics App
- Chris Claremont Came Up with Idea for Magneto to Terraform Mars
- Marvel Cancels Diamond Orders, Shops Must Reorder On New Terms
- First Thunderbolts CGC 9.8 On Sale Auction At ComicConnect
- More Mephisto Than Ever. Heroes Return From Heroes Reborn (Spoiler)
- Fantastic Four #73 CGC Copy On Auction At ComicConnect
- Hellfire Gala Timeline Adds Wolverine, SWORD, Way Of X, Pride, GOTG
- Time To Set Records For New Mutants #87 & #98, First Cable & Deadpool
- Is Runaways Canceled? Fan-Favorite Missing from Marvel Solicits
- When Iceman Had The Hots For Angel – Sixty Years Ago (Pride Spoilers)
- 4 Copies of Loki First Appearance at Auction, Journey Into Mystery #85
- Anime Expo Lite 2021 Invites Fans to Explore Los Angeles' Little Tokyo
- Wakanda, Wiccan And Hulkling Join Marvel Comics' Last Annihilation
- Classic Venom/Wolverine Cover CGC Highest Grade On Auction Today
- Sound of Bread: New Studio Tapas Romance Comedy Debuts
- Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy Still On Top, Daily LITG, 23rd June 2021
LITG four years ago, Supernatural, Star Wars and Animal Kingdom
Looks like it was a bit of a telly-watching weekend with Supernatural and Animal Kingdom, dominating the charts – that's if you weren't playing with Star Wars toys. And that's long before anyone has to worry about John Constantine.
- New Star Wars Empire Strikes Black Series Figures Announced by Hasbro
- Supernatural Star Jared Padalecki Promises to Be Better "Shepherd"
- Supernatural, Animal Kingdom and Lucifer, Daily LITG, 23rd June 2020
- Hasbro Announces Star Wars Carbon Freezing Chamber Chamber Playset
- Animal Kingdom: Some Thoughts on TNT Drama's Season 5 Delay
- John Constantine, No Longer in the Justice League? (Spoilers)
- Marvel Comics Gossip – Empyre, Knull and a Focus on the Core
- Will The Cover to Batman #93 Cause a Fuss Tomorrow?
- Marcella Season 3 Review: Netflix Series Finally Delivers Killer Noir
- Cards Against Humanity Issues A Statement After Workplace Accusations
LITG five years ago, Road To Watchmen
Five years ago, everything somehow seemed more pleasant – but who knew at the time?
- DC Comics Cancels The Road To Watchmen
- Brian Bendis Locked in Desperate Struggle with Hackers as Crisis Enters 4th Hour
- Making She-Hulk Sensational Again in Avengers #20 (Preview)
- Sorry, "Angel" Fans: Joss Whedon Says Series Finale Wasn't a Cliffhanger
- "American Horror Story": "AHS: 1984" Filming? Billy Eicher Not Returning
Comic Book birthdays today
Comics folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date with twelve years for us as well.
- Kevin VanHook, comics writer, artist, filmmaker.
- Denis Rodier, artist on Death Of Superman.
- Alan N. Zelenetz, co-creator of Alien Legion.
- Carlo Pagulayan, artist on Hulk, Elektra, creator of Korg.
- Liam Francis Walsh, New Yorker cartoonist and graphic novelist.
- Michael Dooley, author of The Education of a Comics Artist.
- Ash Maczko, writer of Squarriors.
- John Anderson, editor at DC Thomson.
- Shawn Demumbrum of SpazDog Press.
If you are in comics and have a birthday coming up – or you know someone who has – get in touch at richjohnston@bleedingcool.com.
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