While Marvel fans are eagerly awaiting Avengers: Endgame and the conclusion of the Infinity War, Tim Robins notes thoughts are already turning to Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and Panini UK’s latest graphic novel release, the unwieldy-titled Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Avengers Rebooted, is feeding something of a growing frenzy about a potential new super villain who may soon be heading to the big screen
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Warner asserts copyright over early Captain Marvel appearances
There are a number of comic sites online quite legally republishing digital versions of comics now considered to be in the public domain, based on extensive research and sourcing original copies. One of them is the Digital Comics Museum – run by a team clearly determined to honour contested ownership when companies like Warner Bros. recently asserted rights over early appearances by the original Captain Marvel, first published by Fawcett
In Review: Shazam!
Reviewed by Tim Robins We all have a superhero inside of us — it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In 14-year-old Billy Batson’s case, all he needs to do is shout out one word to… Read More ›
Silver Age Marvel Masterwork Pin-Ups collection announced
With Marvel celebrating 80 years in publishing in 2019, it’s great to hear IDW Publishing and Yoe Books have announced plans for a series of large-format hardcover collections from Marvel Comics, beginning with Marvel Masterwork Pin-Ups. To be released in… Read More ›
Not a Hoax! Not an Imaginary Superhero Story! Meet… The Zebra!
When I caught a tweet from the Comics in the Golden Age Podcast about a US costumed hero called The Zebra, I had to admit I was a bit sceptical. Was this some bizarre April Fool’s Day prank to try to convince us a US comics publisher had finally jumped the shark when it came to silly superhero names and even crazier origin stories? But no – this wannabe 1940s Batman wannabe is quite legit, although he hasn’t had an adventure for decades…
Happy 80th Birthday, Batman!
As fans across the globe prepare to celebrate Batman’s 80th birthday tomorrow, Saturday 30th March, the comic book series that first launched the crime fighting adventures of the world’s most popular Super Hero reaches a milestone this week with the… Read More ›
Red 5 Comics “The Dark Age” picked up for new TV project
Christopher Lemole and Tim Zajaros, founders of Armory Films, are teaming with Knightfall co-creator Don Handfield on The Dark Age, based on a comic series from US publisher Red 5 Comics, Deadline reports. Red 5 Comics will release the comic… Read More ›
Marvel’s Death’s Head is back, new series launches later this year
Death’s Head is back! Marvel has announced a new limited series, written by Tini Howard with art by Kei Zama coloured by Felipe Sobreir, edited by Sarah Brunstad – and with regular covers by Nick Roche, launching in July. Here’s… Read More ›
Batman Who Laughs #2 original art by Jock for sale
The opportunity to purchase Jock‘s original art to the popular Batman Who Laughs Issue 2 (and remaining pages of #1) is on offer over at comic art web site Splash Page Comic Art – which also offers art by a… Read More ›
Fearless and Fantastic! exhibition continues at London’s Orbital Comics
Running until the end of March, London’s Orbital Comics is hosting an exhibition of pages from publisher DK’s latest title Fearless and Fantastic! — a who’s-who of female Marvel superhero character profiles. This collection profiles dozens of aspirational female comic-book… Read More ›