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Rather, it's superstar writer Gail Simone vs… Miracle Whip?! Responding to a recent viral PhillyMag.com article lamenting that millennials have killed egg-based sandwich topping mayonnaise, one in a long line of ridiculous articles on various publications where baby boomers and gen-xers complain that the things they liked are no longer as popular as they once were with younger[...]

Elsewhere, Sammy tries to solve his woes, and the girls who work with Eel O'Brian work to prove his innocence. Plastic Man #3 cover by Alex Ross Whenever I worry that maybe I just have a thing against superhero comedy stories, I remind myself that Gail Simone and Adriano Melo's Plastic Man just might be one of[...]

It's Gail Simone's birthday today Happy Birthday, Gail. As she knuckles down as creative lead for Catalyst Prime at Lion Forge, she also reminisced on Facebook about her time at Bongo Comics, the first comics publisher to hire her, for The Simpsons — and then proceeded to give her as much work as she could handle. The publisher,[...]

Plastic Man is Gail Simone's other attempt at a book like this right now, and it's currently running a lot more smoothly. Domino #4 art by David Baldeon and Jesus Aburtov David Baldeon's artwork gels mostly well in this issue The panel-dressing and creativity attributed to the training session with Shang is genuinely cool The facial expressions[...]

Plastic Man is on the hunt for a young boy while being chased by a clandestine organization and avoiding Batman. Is it a good read?

The term "Women in Refrigerators" was coined in 1999 by Gail Simone to recognize how women characters are treated in comic books It specifically refers to how they are often harmed, murdered, raped, abused in order to provide motivation for a male lead character to seek revenge The term was named after the comic book scene[...]

Proving that it is a for-realz ongoing series, and not just a Marvel "mini-series but we want you to actually buy it so we say it's an ongoing" ongoing series, Gail Simone and David Baldeon's Domino will kick off a new storyline in Domino #7 in October Which is great, because it's a great comic[...]

Wednesday approaches. Which comics are worthy of your pull box? Bleeding Cool is here to help you decide. Read here for the answers.

Eson Duul attacks the family of Tarzan's son, but Korak won't take this lying down. Red Sonja and Tarzan continue to search for Duul. Is it a good read?

Gail Simone writes on her Red Sonja/Tarzan #3, published recently from Dynamite Entertainment Pick up your copy and read along; we'll give you the first few pages to get you started. I keep talking about this, how this book is just a dream come true for me I've wanted to write Tarzan since I used to pretend[...]

My only complaint about the Vampirella set was the card stock was a bit thin, something I've been told has been addressed in the new deck. As for the issue today, we have Red Sonja #7 by Gail Simone and Walter Geovani. Part 1 of a new story arc! Fresh from her ordeals in the Queen of[...]

Plastic Man #1 Gail Simone does it again with Plastic Man, a charming, well-paced, and funny book about Eel O'Brian This comedy superhero book has some heart to it, and that's what sets it apart from others Plus, Adriano Melo provides some great art. Losers Tomb Raider: Inferno #1 cover by Hannah Templer 5[...]

This pisses Neena off, and she beelines for Topaz with the intent of putting the woman in the ground. Domino #3 cover by Greg Land and Frank D'Armata Domino #3 continues the book's descent into the saccharine, and I'm beginning to be concerned that the series won't be able to pull back from this trend. The camaraderie in[...]

This was just a ploy, of course, and Plastic Man chases after his old partners in crime to investigate who killed the security guard who was killed when Plastic Man was made. Plastic Man #1 cover by Aaron Lopresti Gail Simone does it again with a charming and all-around endearing resurrection of the eponymous Plastic Man in[...]

And they're pulling out all the stops. Gail Simone, Fabian Nicieza, Dennis Hopeless, and Leah Williams are all writing for the series, along with artists Victor Ibanez, Juan Gedeon, Natacha Bustos, Leonard Kirk, and More (who we presume to be a Franco-Belgian comic artist — it's pronounced More-ay) As if that weren't enough star power, the[...]

Red Sonja and Tarzan finally meet, and the two race to meet Eson Duul. However, Duul is already gone. Does it make for a good read?

We have a new writer's commentary from Gail Simone for Red Sonja / Tarzan #2 being published by Dynamite Entertainment The issue comes with covers by Aaron Lopresti and Walter Geovani with interiors from Geovani, The issue hits comic shops today.  * * * * * First, I think I talked about this in the commentary for issue one, but[...]

Last week, superstar writer Gail Simone revealed an Alex Ross variant cover for Plastic Man #2, the second issue of the new upcoming six-issue mini-series by Simone and artist Adriana Melo Simone wasn't content with that, however, taking to Twitter Monday to surprise fans with another variant cover, this time by Amanda Conner and Dave[...]

Unable to contain her excitement after seeing the image in an email, superstar writer Gail Simone took to Twitter to reveal artwork from an unspecified artist for an "upcoming project" featuring Plastic Man. Okay I'm gonna show it. — Gail Simone (@GailSimone) May 18, 2018 Hey, we made no promises. You ready? — Gail Simone (@GailSimone) May 18, 2018 Yes!!! KA-POW[...]

There are 365 titles to choose from featuring the works of Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Gail Simone, Walter Geovani, Mike Carey, Margueite Bennett, Aneke, Victor Gischler, Roberto Castro, Frank Thorne and many other creators But the sale is only good through today, May 17th You can find all the titles here on ComiXology. Red Sonja[...]

Gail Simone doesn't disappoint, and Baldeon and Aburtov do good work on the visuals This one gets a recommendation Pick it up. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] Domino barely survives being thrown out the window of her apartment thanks to the return of her luck powers The perpetrators escape thanks to their own good fortune[...]

The first issue was a gorgeous and atmospheric read; here's hoping Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, and MSASSYK will keep up the good work this week. Medieval Spawn and Witchblade #1 cover by Brian Haberlin Medieval Spawn and Witchblade #1 The Medieval incarnation of Spawn teams up with Witchblade for the first time in 20 years. Brian Haberlin and Brian Holguin bring this Image Comics event together. Domino[...]

Gail Simone is quite wordy in this opening installment, and it can make the comic drag in parts. That said, this comic's thorough establishment of the conflict does make it compelling Eson Duul is an imposing villain, and his obsession with conquest makes him a natural enemy for the likes of Tarzan and Red Sonja[...]

Dynamite has sent us a new writer's commentary by Gail Simone for the highly anticipated Red Sonja / Tarzan #1 Simone is bringing together the worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E Howard and teaming with her long-time Red Sonja series collaborator Walter Geovani to do it The issue has multiple covers including the[...]

While there are some cool ideas in the lore of this new series, the implementation of said ideas left a lot to be desired. Domino #1 cover by Greg Land and Frank D'Armata Win: Domino #1 Raises the Stakes Gail Simone and David Baldeon's Domino finally released this week, and it was every ounce the exciting and charming action comic for which[...]

As usual, Jeremy Konrad and I are here to discuss which ones are worthy of your time and money and which ones to avoid like the plague. Immortal Men #1 by James Tynion IV and Jim Lee, Domino by Gail Simone and David Baldeon, Exiles by Saladin Ahmed and Javier Rodriguez, Crude by Steve Orlando and Garry Brown, and The Dead Hand by Kyle Higgins and Steve Mooney are the focuses of discussion this week[...]

They want him to be their new ruler, but is Steve Rogers cut out for such a task? Plus, an untold tale will be completed with the help of Mark Waid and the art of Jack "King" Kirby. Domino #1 cover by Greg Land and Frank D'Armata Domino #1 The highly-anticipated Domino series by Gail Simone and David Baldeon finally kicks off this week[...]

Red Sonja / Tarzan #1 is from fan favorite writer Gail Simone and her long time collaborator artist Walter Geovani The first issue has covers by Adam Hughes, Jae Lee, Aaron Lopresti, Walter Geovani and Sergio Davila. This issue is in the current Previews that retails are ordering from now. Red Sonja / Tarzan #1 Cover A: Adam[...]

And to do it right, Dynamite has tapped their long-running celebrated Red Sonja team of Gail Simone and Walter Geovani I had a chance to talk with Simone about the new series and bringing these two characters together. DAN WICKLINE: Let's start with the fact that this is the first time a character from Edgar Rice[...]

Joshua Stone is writing from WonderCon 2018 in Anaheim this weekend.  The Gail Simone panel at this year's WonderCon was moderated by her husband Scott The panel started with Scott jokingly asking Gail what it's like being a woman in comics Gail said cheekily that divorce proceedings will be beginning. Mark Waid wasn't on stage but made his[...]