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I've been revisiting old comics through the lens of world history lately, and the results are often surprising. We tend to think of comics as being influenced by film, books, and other media, and while they have been, it's far less true than one might think.

Milk teas have been my jam for some time, so when I got this Hojicha Latte in this month's Japan Crate I was actually really excited for it. Hojicha is a green tea that's roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal. This gives it a toasty, caramel flavor, which pairs well with milk.

Welcome to the Comixology Bestseller list, your guide to see how well your favorite titles are selling digitally. Every week I'll post the Top 75 new titles, plus a ranking of the volumes currently on sale.

Frank Miller is drawing Cursed, a Young Adult graphic novel reimagining the story of King Arthur from the perspective of Nimue, a 16-year-old girl who wielded the legendary sword.

The synopsis for the 18th episode of Arrow season 6 gives us a clue to why actor Stephen Amell is believed to be appearing in the majority of scenes.

We have nine new images, including a new behind-the-scenes image featuring director Steven Spielberg, from Ready Player One.

Frank Miller has signed a new five-book exclusive deal with DC Comics, which will include not only his upcoming Superman: Year One book with John Romita Jr. but also a new graphic novel starring Carrie Kelley.

WWE is testing the waters for bringing Hulk Hogan back into the fold as a nostalgia act. Apparently, the first real test will come at the premiere for WWE and HBO's Andre the Giant documentary.

Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4 co-director Joe Russo has commented as to why The Defenders aren't in Infinity War.

Sony has put out three small trailers showing off the upcoming Detroit: Become Human and all of the game's playable protagonists.

Actor Alex O'Loughlin was once adamant that he would turn his badge in after season 8 of Hawaii Five-O, but now the actor is open to a possible return.

The Face Shop got in on the Trolls fun and released a line of cosmetics for the film -- but is this eyeliner worth paying the troll toll?

Disney Springs is getting into gear for the holiday with a number of restaurants and stores offering Easter meals and special deals around the popular shopping destination. If you're looking for something unique to do on Easter -- even if you don't celebrate -- Disney Springs has just what you're looking for!

Review: Pacific Rim Uprising isn't as good as the first one, but it's a fun movie that doesn't take itself too seriously with plenty of giant monsters versus giant robot fun.

While out and about last weekend, I came across a collection of teas from Pureblend Tea. My attention immediately went to the Alice in Wonderland one — but how was it?

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rachel Bloom has been cast as a pretentious stage actor in an upcoming episode of iZombie, both shows being on the CW.

We have a new piece of concept art from the upcoming Marvel film Ant-Man and the Wasp that shows off the Wasp kicking all sorts of butt.

Since winning the presidency, Donald Trump has mostly tried to put his pro wrestling career behind him. However, liberal media outlet Deadspin is trying its best to get Trump to lace up his wrestling boots again.

A new behind the scenes video features the cast and crew talking about the latest episode of the Magicians called Twenty-Three.

That's the word we are getting from multiple sources in the entertainment -- that Apple is to buy Sony Entertainment. Now, this is just a rumour, and we've heard speculation before, but this is now a rumour that a number of very well-placed individuals believe to be true.

Chris Evans has confirmed that he has no intention of returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Captain America after Avengers 4.

Comics sometimes come out later than they were intended to. It happens. Few remember that Watchmen was late. Quite a few folk right now know that Gerard

Jared Padalecki reveals that he's spending a lot of time in the makeup chair as the 13th season of Supernatural rolls to a finish.

You may have been waiting to see these for a while. On solicitation, DC Comics released Greg Capullo's main cover to Dark Knights: Metal #6, then Adam Kubert's But as for Tony S. Daniel and Jim Lee's covers? Not a peep. However now, with release just one week away, Bleeding Cool has them both.

The writers of Avengers: Infinity War wanted to make sure that Thanos getting another stone was a character moment and not just marking things off on a checklist.

PUBG Corp. has announced that it will be running special events in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, changing the game and adding new modifications to the classic play.

In a parody of Mark Millar and Steve McNiven's Old Man Logan, the basis for the Logan movie, we are getting a story called 'Old Lady Harley'.

Last May, Bleeding Cool reported on Montreal comic book store Librairie Astro, which was struggling to survive after more than three decades in business. Just 10 months later, Librairie Astro has announced on its website that it must close before July 1st after failing to come to terms on a new lease for the store.

Last December, an automatic email reply bot announced that Mel Caylo was no longer working at BOOM! Studios. But just a few months later, it's Mel Caylo who's gotten the last laugh on that automated robot fool.

Jamey Bradbury's The Wild Inside is an achingly personal debut about a teenage girl in Alaska who yearns to overcome family tragedy to compete in the Iditarod dogsledding race. Jason chats with Jamey about her first book, when not to read the internet, and what the cheesy '70s cover of this book would look like.