This May Be the Best Batch of Variants Ever: Coolest of the Week
I’m not kidding. Not only did Marvel and DC bring their A games this week, but Dynamite’s The Shadow brings it twice …
2-BIT COMICS: Harlan Ellison’s “Phoenix Without Ashes”
In this new segment — 2-Bit Comics — Clay N. Ferno digs deep into back-issue bins and discount trade shelves, refusing to pay more for great comic stories found on discount! First up, Harlan Ellison’s IDW hardcover for “Phoenix Without Ashes.” Sharing his love for great stories found in the quarter bin may prompt you to revisit these books wherever you can find them, in a yellowed longbox or on your tablet!
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Codename: Action #5 — The Finale
Dynamite’s Captain Action prequel miniseries Codename: Action wraps in February, and we have an early sneak peek! And hey, who’s that blue dude with the exposed brains … ?
I Love Doop. I Will Read Doop.
All-New Doop #1 coming in April. April cannot come fast enough.
Grading the First Batch of the All-New Marvel Now!
The All-New Marvel Now! is, erm, NOW! The first wave of new titles hit this week and hit hard, will these new titles be seismic or will they be just more noise in an already crowded market? Read on!
MIGHTY Q&A: Liam Sharp Talks Madefire, Arkham … and Beards
Fresh off his selection as one of Bleeding Cool‘s 100 most powerful people in comics comes Liam Sharp, the writer and artist who co-founded Madefire, the media and technology company that might, just might, revolutionize the comics industry through its modern-day motion comics.
Hanging Out With the Guys at FanboysInc!
The cool cats at FanboysInc posted their Best of 2013 special podcast today — and they let me tag along!
What I’m Reading, by RON MARZ
The industry vet takes his turn to tell readers what he’s reading. Some excellent recommendations here:
MIGHTY Q&A: Action Comics’ Greg Pak
Yesterday, we brought you a preview of Action Comics #27, complete with an interview with the series’ artist, Aaron Kuder. Now it’s writer Greg Pak’s turn in the hot seat.
At the Comic Shop: Confession Time
It’s the Return of At the Comic Shop! This is where we ask the folks behind the counter the Big Questions. This week is a doozy:
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Action Comics #27
We have a preview of tomorrow’s new issue … and a talk with hot Super-artist Aaron Kuder.
PREVIEW: L’il Vampi. Yes, You Read That Right.
Everything about this feels so wrong … but somehow hilariously on the money! Li’l Vampi, from Dynamite, out tomorrow: