#Comic Books
‘Fear and Loathing’ graphic novel coming in October
Fear and Loathing is getting itself a graphic novel adaptation from Top Shelf, and the mofuckah is arriving in October. I’m down for supporting anything F&L, so put me down for a purchase. Who? You. Right here. Behind the keyboard.
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IDW teases project with ‘Neuromancer’ author William Gibson.
Oh fuck! One of my favorite authors is getting into the funny book game with publisher IDW. I’m in. It doesn’t even matter what the comic book is about, I’m going to be buying it.
‘All-New, All-Different Marvel’ teased for this Fall
What is going to follow-up Secret Wars! Well, it’s an event! Sooo. New adjectives! And a new status quo! Fucking duh!
DC Comics announces new marketing campaign, “DC You” to spotlight diversity in creators, stories, and characters
While I don’t really fuck with DC on the norm, I’m digging their upcoming push of diverse creators, characters, and talent. Their post-Convergence line-up is bringing fresh faces both fictionally and creatively, and I’m excited to actually get back into their Universe. I mean, I’ll check out anything Gene Luen Yang is writing, or Annie Wu is drawing. So I’m sold.
Marvel Universe jumping ahead eight months after ‘Secret Wars’
It is a tried and true tactic used when a comic company wants to create a certain sexiness in the wake of their Universe’s reboot-relaunch-refreshing-refrying. They end their CATALYSMIC EVENT with some status-quo demolishing resolution. And! And then! They jump in time. SUCH INTRIGUE and CURIOSITY follows. Marvel, post Secret Wars, is no exception.
Final issue of Fraction’s ‘Hawkeye’ dropping July 15
The fact that I’m making a post about a release date for a comic is a testament to how much Fraction & Talented Co’s Hawkguy run has moved me over the past three years. The final, oft-delayed, oversized issue will be dropping this July.
Revealed: The Identity of the New Female Thor
Like Marvel is always wont to do, they’ve revealed a huge spoiler before the actual issue drops (tomorrow). So! Hark! Spoilers ahead.
‘Secret Wars’ #1 is Marvel’s best-selling single-day digital comic ever. In any universe.
Months of hype have prevailed! You, me, and a bunch of other dickhead slime lord wonderful humans went and bought Secret Wars #1 on Wednesday. On our digital tablet companions. Making it the best selling single-day digital comic for Marvel, ever. And I enjoyed it! I had pretty much no idea what was going on, but it has roped me in enough to enjoy the ride. Hickman Philosophy (AW, YIS) and the gorgeous artwork doing their jobs.
‘Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham’ dropping in September
The first issue of Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham (is that seriously the fucking name) will drop in September. The release will be the realization of that miraculous (HAHAHA) announcement back in September 2013 that the famed franchise would see its Gaiman-run completed.
