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The Red Goblin is the big thing for Dan Slott's goodbye story from Amazing Spider-Man culminating in #800. Originally teased as a Mephisto/Norman Osborn thing, it soon became clear it was Norman Osborn and Carnage teaming up. But what if it's all a fake-out?

Venom and the X-Men come under attack by the Poisons, in control of Jean Grey and Killer Thrill. According to Venom, this means Jean Grey is dead. Can she still be saved? Is Venom wrong? Is it a good read?

Norman Osborn has captured a hostage he believes can reveal some secrets about Spider-Man. Elsewhere, Peter Parker's attempted reunion with Mary Jane faces some complications. Is Amazing Spider-Man #797 a good read?

In X-Men Red #2, the X-Men are holding out in Wakanda after the apparent murder of the UK ambassador at the hands of Jean Grey. Plus, a mutant named Trinary is taken into custody in India. Is it a good read?

Captain America, Liang, and their soldiers are faced down by the Incredible Hulk fighting on behalf of King Baby. Can they stop the Jade Giant? Is it a good read?

Infinity Countdown begins in earnest with Drax the Destroyer and the Nova Corps protecting the Power Stone from the Talons of the Shi'ar Empire. On Telferina, the Guardians of the Galaxy battle the Cosmic Gardener and his corrupted Groot-like creatures. Is it a good read?

Ryan Higgins, owner of the Comics Conspiracy comic book store in California, posted the following note.

In recent days, Bleeding Cool has run a number of statements from comic book industry figures concerned with Stan Lee's current situation, sick at home,

Bleeding Cool has been reporting on the current situation regarding Marvel Universe creator Stan Lee, seemingly housebound and isolated from his friends and work colleagues. Neal Adams and J Scott Campbell have already spoken out about the situation from their perspectives, and more are doing so.

Welcome to the first official episode of Bleeding Cool’s Comics Chatter! This time we discuss Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300, Mera: Queen of Atlantis #1 and Terrifics #1 from DC; Rough Riders: Ride or Die #1 from AfterShock; and Abbott #2 from Boom! Studios.

Last week, Bleeding Cool reported concern from the comic book industry regarding Stan Lee's current situation. Lee's friends and acquaintances report

Time for another look ahead at what all is coming out this week in the world of comics, from Green Hornet #1, to Wicked + Divine, Justice League, Deathstroke, new series like Ballad of Sang and Gideon Falls, and more. Check them out here.

Terrifics Unite! The Trial of Batwoman! Doctor Strange continues to be damned! There were many wins and losses this week for the comic world, and we're going to list them off here.

The IDW Publishing reprinting of Rick Veitch's The One begins now, and we enter a world on the brink of nuclear annihilation. It's into this world where the first superhumans appear.

As 'Goes Down Swinging' is Dan Slott's final storyline on the Amazing Spider-Man comic book, Slott has only so long left for the teasing and tantalising of the Spider-Man audience over the cosmically annulled Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson marriage.

The X-Men and Venom finally catch up with Killer Thrill and her band of mercenaries. Unfortunately, someone else is tailing this band. Is it a good read?

The origins of this iteration of the Ghost Rider are revealed, and King Thanos, the Rider, and the Thanos of our time come face-to-face with the Fallen One, the former Silver Surfer. Is it a good read?

In America #12, America is the last line of defense between La Legion and her homeworld, Fuertona. Hopefully, the star, Uzam, can help Miss America save the day. Is it a good read?

So what the hell is going on? I have received similar concern from high levels at Marvel Comics, including from those who don't like Anderson, but do appreciate what Max has done for Stan, keeping him active and alive, as both a manager and a close friend to the man. While I understand that there was friction[...]

Marvel Comics recently solicited a new series aimed at younger readers called Marvel Super Hero Adventures, a five-issue limited series featuring kid versions of their superhero line You know, like DC Comics found massive bookstore success with DC Super Hero Girls. However, orders from comic stores of the individual issues have been low Very low[...]

Marvel has announced Mark Waid and Jesus Saiz will be the new creative team on a relaunch of the series. And they are taking him cosmic.

Begun by Dreamwave back in the day, it was popularised by IDW and now Marvel Comics does it more than anyone else with anywhere between five and 10 titles a month. But for May, and Marvel Comics' so-called Fresh Start, they will be smashing their records and allowing retailers to commission exclusive covers for the following[...]

Tom Holland became the first Avenger to help distribute $1 million worth of toys donated by Funko to children at LAC+USC Hospital.

Doctor Strange is inside the Hotel Inferno. He's playing blackjack against Mephisto for the fate of Las Vegas. Can our hero win the day? Is it a good read?

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We finally have the perfect Ghost Rider figure from Hasbro, with their new Ultimate Riders series figure and bike set. Make sure you get this one!

Funko today announced all of their releases in support of avengers: Infinity War, and to say the least, it is a lot of stuff. Click on in for all of the details!

It looks like Jonathan Hickman may have signed his next contract with Marvel Comics — but we understand that previously he was all ready to go at DC Comics. Photo by Kendall Whitehouse The switch came down to a number of things. C.B Cebulski as Marvel's new Editor-in-Chief was a major reason for Hickman to change his mind about[...]

It has been confirmed in The Atlantic that the next writer of the Captain America monthly comic book to follow Mark Waid is author, columnist, comic book writer, and activist Ta-Nehisi Coates. Leinil Yu will be drawing the book. Covers by Alex Ross.

Following a hospital visit earlier this month, Stan Lee has revealed via record video message that he is battling pneumonia, for which he needs more time