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Bleeding Cool has closely followed the lawsuit filed by Richard Meyer against Mark Waid since its original court filing on September 19, 2018.  Carefully watched by industry observers in the interim, the case has generated much commentary from the comics community at large in the over two years since it was filed.  But it appears[...]

In which he stated his displeasure that he is no longer getting paid for designs and character concepts he and Mark Waid created for Kingdom Come and other ideas they've used on the CW TV shows based on DC Comics titles He states; "Well, the thing is they were borrowing my Superman costume but it was[...]

We speculated that Mark Waid may be taking Superman from Brian Bendis, but we have also told he has been offered Green Lantern after the end of Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp's run, and Waid and Morrison go back to the Doom Patrol days together. James Tynion IV's run on Batman was at a lower rate[...]

All it took was the departure of publisher Dan DiDio and Editor-In-Chief Bob Harras, but Mark Waid is back at DC Comics in December We suggested this may be happening last month, and it's just a short mention in December's 2020 solicitations, but alongside the reprints of one of his old Batman comic books, the[...]

Fantastic Four: Antithesis is an oddity as a Marvel comic published in 2020 that is meant to feel like it is, per the inside front cover, "from a classic era." Writer Mark Waid, one of the indisputable giants of the superhero genre, is joined by artist Neal Adams, the living legend who said earlier this year that he[...]

Bleeding Cool has repeatedly covered the legal case between Comicsgate comic book creator and publisher Richard Meyer and comic book writer, editor and publisher Mark Waid. Charges of defamation, both online and at a comic convention in Houston and regarding tortious interference over Antarctic Press' decision to drop the publication of Meyers' Jawbreakers graphic novel were made against Meyer by Waid, and[...]

But a tweeted-then-deleted post on Instagram may suggest he may have some new work for DC Comics. Gossip: Could Alex Ross Be Coming to DC Comics? What About MArk Waid? That is, of course, Starfire of the Teen Titans Could this be available as an Alex Ross lithograph from DC Comics? Could this breaking news have broken[...]

And as Doctor Strange embarks on his next chapter, we want to say thank you to everyone who Joined us on this Journey: Writer Mark Waid writes; Most of the great Marvel heroes have one thing in common: they were born from the unique combination of trauma and arrogance Iron Mani, Spider-Man, Mr Fantastic, Hulk, Ant-Man, Hawkeye…the[...]

So, as well as the creative team, Donny Cates states that "our story editor on the book is a young upstart young man named Mark Waid because a book of this magnitude I had to call in for some backup I needed someone that I could call and be, like, hey am I losing my[...]

Strange #5 cover published by Marvel Comics with the creative team of Mark Waid, Kev Walker, Java Tartaglia, and Cory Petit.   The plot moves from the ancestral home of the dwarves to a bustling New York hospital to an interdimensional auction house with urgency and drive Unfortunately, this leaves little room for nuance — there are[...]

Now, as restrictions ease and COVID-19… well, continues to spread horrifically, publishers have decided it's time to look toward the future. Mark Waid, comics guru and internet personality, has important news for Humanoids, where he works as Publisher First up, the company has signed Ibrahim Moustafa to a three-book deal The Eisner-nominated writer/artist is known for his[...]

Although "Umbrella Man" is the most obvious example in recent memory, this idea of undercover agitators is not new to modern discourse. The cover of JLA: Tower of Babel by Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Howard Porter, and Mark Pajarillo. In the 19th century France, Eugène-François Vidocq (also known as the father of modern criminology), turned to nefarious[...]

Mark Waid is returning to the Fantastic Four this August with legendary comics artist Neal Adams for a new series, Fantastic Four: Antithesis The first full-length Fantastic Four story ever illustrated by Neal With a plan to create a new nemesis for the Fantastic Four intended to send shockwaves throughout all of fandom It's intended[...]

Other confirmed creators for the first year of the club include Kurt Busiek for Marvels, Mark Waid for Kingdom Come, Scott McCloud for Understanding Comics, Klaus Janson for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, and Neil Gaiman for Sandman, with many more being added weekly. Monthly club selections from all three clubs are freely exchangeable from an[...]

He will be joined by a number of publishers, including Gary Groth of Fantagraphics with whom Geppi had quite the turbulent relationship with back in the days that The Comic Journal rolled the roost, He is joined by Ross Richie of Boom Studios, Dirk Wood of IDW and former Fantagraphics and Boom editorial employee Mark[...]

Now, courtesy of comic book creator, Mark Waid it appears that it is going to still be Free Comic Book Day for fifty people at the store. Comic book creator Mark Waid, who regularly signs at the store and opened their recent North Hollywood location, contacted them (coincidentally) a couple of days ago with a plan. That[...]

Mark Waid, Publisher of Humanoids, has released another letter to fans as the company once again adjusts its release schedule Waid says that Humanoids remains committed to delivering previously announced projects and continues to sign new projects as well However, Humanoids' slate of releases has been delayed until December, according to a new schedule posted[...]

LA-based comic book publisher Humanoids has issued the following update from Publisher Mark Waid to comic book retailers He writes, After a great deal of internal deliberation and consultation with key retailers, Humanoids has elected to delay shipments to our retail partners for, at minimum, the next four weeks, after which we'll reassess the situation[...]

Comic book writer/editor/retailer/publisher Mark Waid, in his role as publisher of Humanoids, and channelling a recent history as a rather comic store owner, issued the following statement; A MESSAGE FROM MARK WAID Retailing comics is already a tough way to live, we all know that Now this, on top of that? As a storeowner myself, I have[...]

Comic book writer, editor and publisher Mark Waid, has been appointed as Publisher of the LA-based published of sci-fi and fantasy comics, originally reprinting European comic in English, but now generating original work such as the H1 shared continuity superhero line, of which Waid has been operating as Director of Creative Development. As Publisher Waid will[...]

Bleeding Cool has repeatedly covered the legal case between Comicsgate comic book creator and publisher Richard Meyer and comic book writer, editor and publisher Mark Waid Charges of defamation, both online and at a comic convention in Houston and regarding tortious interference over Antarctic Press' decision to drop the publication of Meyers' Jawbreakers graphic novel[...]

In the new series Doctor Strange: Surgeon Supreme by Mark Waid and Kev Walker and, following on from the Doctor Strange series by Waid and Jesus Saiz, Stephen Strange has had the wounds to his hands healed, restoring his dexterity and returning him to the Marvel Universe as one of the world's finest surgeons And[...]

And again, causing Mark Waid much anguish and having to start on an update to the History of The Marvel Universe series again, alongside today's X-Men #4 In previous issues of Thor from decades past, we have learned of the origin of Galactus from the previous iteration of reality And that an unknown radiation plague[...]

Zaid, one of the attorneys representing the intelligence community whistleblower that kicked off the current impeachment enquiry against the President of the United States, and better known to comic book people as the lawyer of comic book creator and Captain America writer Mark Waid The similarity in names has caused much incredulity. And said members of[...]

Al Ewing and Mark Waid worked together on the recent Avengers weekly series They are probably best buds So when both create complementary but contradictory explanations for the end of the Marvel Universe, you know that they have a plan All part of this connective tissue that we will read about in Incoming #1. In Immortal[...]

Mark Zaid, the lawyer representing the similarly-named Mark Waid in his defence against charges of tortious interference and defamation made by Richard Meyer over the publication, or not, of his comic book Jawbreakers, has quite a few other cases to take his attention. Including being co-counsel to lead counsel Andrew Bakaj, former CIA officer who are[...]

Tomorrow sees the release of Marvel Comics #1000 in comic stores - after the early release over the weekend at D23. And we have the big trailer, talking

Good news — it looks like the Riverdale gang survived World War 2! Even better, none of them have aged! Following the Archie: 1941 mini-series, the creative team of Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn reunite, joined by artist Tom Grummett, inket Bob Smith, colorist Glenn Whitmore, and letterer Jack Morelli for a new series set[...]

When the History of the Marvel Universe series by Mark Waid and Javier Rodriguez is collected in February it won't be in any old collection format, oh no, But in the classic oversized 'Treasury Edition' format of the seventies Just a bit thicker. 136 pages long, thirteen inches high by nine inches wide and thirty bucks[...]

Mark Waid was at the Diamond Retail Summit for Humanoids as Director of Creative Development (more on that later) But since he was in the room, Marvel Comics got him up on stage to talk appreciative comic book store owners through the upcoming History Of The Marvel Universe series he is writing – and while[...]