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Poyo Or Bust For 2014
The Chew Smorgasbord got a mention in the Top 11 Graphic Novels of the year. How much of it is down to Poyo is probably up for debate. But the odds are,
The Thirteenth (Mostly) Annual Rumour Awards 2014
Albeit one cushioned well by Marvel. As Batwoman lost her creators over the lack of marriage issue, we discovered that there were less marriages than we thought in the New 52 and that Aquaman wasn't married to Mera, though Geoff Johns had written it in a way so that that no one noticed. We scooped the head[...]
First Look At The Screenplay For Suicide Squad – How Close Is It To The Comic?
So, who else? Well, face front, we have Captain Rick Flag from Suicide Squad. So who else from that group shot? Well, we have Boomerang.  And Blockbuster And their job? To take down the badder guys we saw earlier.   They even kept the Onslaught name… anyone else? Well, there's Multiplex. Jaculi, who in the comics was a[...]
Five Reasons Why Tom Strong Is a 21st Century Hero In The Planet of Peril #6
Even more pointedly, the final issue of the arc, #6, seems to encapsulate Tom's position as a relatable hero to us, right now, and explains why Tom Strong's survival, as a character in comics, has been far more than a nostalgic resuscitation of an ABC property into the Vertigo line-up. [*This discussion is written to avoid[...]
This Is Brian Bendis' 2014, We're Just Living In It
We have a a Trial Of Jean Grey, more Peter Parker/Miles Morales Spider-Man, The United States Of Murder Inc, a how-to book Words For Pictures book about writing for comics, and something called The Last Rock Band On Earth… Brian Bendis has posted some of what he'll be[...]
These Are The Nominations For The Annual Diamond Gem Awards 2013 (UPDATE)
Retailers have until January 17th to vote – and get entered for a $100 worth of backlist for doing so, or 500 free bags… UPDATE: Now with all the categories 2013 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Over 4% Dark Horse Comics DC Entertainment IDW Publishing Image Comics Marvel Comics 2013 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Under 4% Archie Comics Avatar Press BOOM![...]
Bleeding Cool's Best Comic Panels of 2013
From the serious and thought-provoking to the wild and raucous expressions comics are more than capable of, our writers selected the moments that defined the medium this year for them The composite picture really does suggest that 2013 has been a year like no other in comics, and that's setting the bar high for 2014[...]
This Is A Twilight Zone #1 Spoiler – But Is That Nick Barrucci?
This is Nick Barrucci, the publisher of Dynamite Comics, publishers of The Twilight Zone #1 out today, written by J Michael Straczynski. It features the story of a man who changes his identity utterly But what an identity to change to. That's… Nick isn't it? Or at least a younger, slightly slimmer version of him[...]
Thanos Returns – Jim Starlin To Do New Original Graphic Novel
The story concludes with a major change in Thanos' status within the Marvel Universe, turning him into a greater threat than ever before," says Starlin. Thanos: The Infinity Revelation will also include a code for a free digital copy of the graphic novel on the Marvel Comics app for iOS and Android devices.   [...]
Twenty-Five Thoughts About Twenty-Five Comics – Red Lanterns, ARGUS, Flash, Catwoman, Sinister Dexter, Green Team, Deadworld, GI Joe, Teen Titans, Aquaman, Atomic Robo, Rachel Rising, Jonah Hex, Dead Boy Detectives, Justice League Dark, Superman Unchained, Revelations, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Savage Wolverine, New Avengers, Artifacts, Hawken Melee, THUNDER Agents, Legenderry And Dredd Classic
We were just talking about a dearth of female super villains in today's comics, and then DC give us a bunch, including Flash And how villainous they are as well!  Stopping illnesses being cured so they can be sold as weapons! I mean you just can't get more villainous than that, unless you gave her[...]
Why Liberal Feminists Make For The Best Supervillains In Spider-Man
So we may not know for sure if she's a big fan of Reagan, but we know that she's a fan of Big Ray Guns! My comic of the week, folks! Comics courtesy of Orbital Comics of London, currently showing the Game of Thrones television production artwork of comic artist Will Simpson, who will be giving a[...]
Batwoman Comments On Her Batmarriage
There was considerable fan outrage. And in today's Batwoman, clearly the character is feeling the pressure. Does "anybody else" mean the fans? The comics media? It does seem all very meta, as a way to setting up a loooooooooooong engagement. Yes, indeed, just what were DC Comics thinking? Comics courtesy of Orbital Comics of London, currently showing the[...]
A Comic Show – The Legenderry Last Week Of The Year
[youtube]http://youtu.be/POaf5mX2zok[/youtube] Aaron Haaland, of A Comic Shop in Orlando, Florida, writes: Hey Fandom, It's me Aaron, doing A Comic Show where I talk about this week's new comics now (a day early) This week I have my Nerdy Show pal Cap with me because we both had a chase to read all these books[...]
A Very Mexican Walking Dead #1
After the Wizard World convention upped the game the past year, there have been many Walking Dead #1 editions put out over the last ten years. Adding them
Bleeding Cosplay – From Battlestar Galactica To Solomon Grundy
Like these folks did. Six on Caprica (Battlestar Galactica) : Fire Lily (www.Facebook.com/cosplayfirelily) photographer: Mindfall Media (www.mindfall.deviantart.com) Galadhrim (Lord of the Rings) : Celticbard76 (http://celticbard76.deviantart.com) Gwendolyn (Odin Sphere) : Tokidoki-loki (http://tokidoki-loki.deviantart.com) photographer: liquidcocaine-photos (http://liquidcocaine-photos.deviantart.com) Rogue Champion Hawke (Dragon Age 2) : Star DustShadow Cosplay (www.facebook.com/itsamestardustshadow) photographer: Ollie/Ouroboros Bulma (Dragon Ball Z) : It's Showtime, PeachyMomo (www.facebook.com/showtime.peachymomo) Pin-up Cruella (101 Dalmations) : Cat O'Nine[...]
When Dan DiDio Names A Pre-Existing DC Character After You, For Christmas
Former bodyguard, his first name is Cecil. Or at least it was. Because DC Comics publisher Dan DiDio gave a little present to one prolific cosplayer, Eric Moran… Freight Train is a character who appeared in DC's Outsider series and more recently as a member of the Dead Heroes Club in Batman Inc Former bodyguard, his first[...]
Bleeding Cool's 11 Best Graphic Novels of 2013
By Rich Johnston and Hannah Means-Shannon Graphic novels this year, whether stand-alone or part of an ongoing series of collections, whether collaborations or the work of a single creator, have increasingly become the  experience of choice for a large body of comics readers And then there's the appeal of gathering the collections even if you've been[...]
Lying In The Gutters, 30th December 2013 – At Last, The Time Is Near
Just what you lot have been reading this week… Top Twenty Traffic Stories Of The Week Finally Someone At Marvel Realises That Wolverine Is In Too Many Comics Ten Thoughts About The Time Of The Doctor – It's A Wonderful Thirteen Lives The Moment, or when Steven Moffat Created a Doctor Who spinoff and nobody noticed Watch New Sherlock Minisode[...]
A Marvel Comics Wedding In April 2014 (ROM SPECULATION UPDATE)
DC Comics characters may not be allowed to get married anymore, and Spider-Man had his taken away, but clearly there's some kind of Marvel wedding fever in the air Albeit it bloody one… Newsarama received the following invite. Bleeding Cool did not. We may well gatecrash. SPECULATION UPDATE: Could it be… The Bride Of Thanos? Obviously Thane needs a[...]