By Hunter T. Patrick
Keep reading this review if you have read Batman #50 (meow if so), or if sadly Batman #50 was spoiled for you (hiss). Do not keep reading if you have not found out what happens in the "historic" Batman #50.
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Review: Batman #50
By Cat Wyatt
It’s the time we’ve all been waiting for: Batman the Wedding is finally here. Finally, we get to see what they’ve been building up to for the past few months. For those unaware; Batman and Catwoman are planning to get married, and yes you read that right. The marriage is between Batman and Catwoman, not Bruce Wayne and Selena Kyle.
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Delilah S. Dawson and Matias Basla Debut “SPARROWHAWK” at BOOM! Studios
Press Release
BOOM! Studios is proud to continue The Road to San Diego, a ten-day spotlight on the most exciting comic book and graphic novel news in advance of Comic Con International in San Diego (July 18-22), with the announcement of SPARROWHAWK #1, kicking off a new five issue limited series in October 2018 from the acclaimed writer Delilah S. Dawson (Ladycastle, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny) and rising star artist Matias Basla (The Claw and Fang).
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Seven Seas Licenses LGBT+ Manga SHIMANAMI TASOGARE by Yuhki Kamatani
Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of Yuhki Kamatani’s Shimanami Tasogare. Best known for their series Nabari no Ou, Kamatani’s skill as a creator is mesmerizing in this beautiful coming-of-age story about identity and relationships in our ever-expanding world.
Not only is high schooler Tasuku Kaname the new kid in town, he’s also terrified that he’s been outed as gay. Just as he’s contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own. In this realistic, heartfelt depiction of LGBT+ characters from different backgrounds finding their place in the world, a search for inner peace proves to be the most universal experience of all.
“Shimanami Tasogare really is something special,” says Seven Seas Marketing Manager Lianne Sentar. “It manages to represent so many different ways that people shape their identities and find their unique spaces, which is something anyone can relate to. It’s no wonder this compelling drama has resonated with so many people.”
Seven Seas will publish the manga Shimanami Tasogare for the first time in North America in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released on May 7, 2019 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
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By Damien Becton
This week saw the relaunch of Marvel's The Sentry, written by the comic book industry's utility man, Jeff Lemire and art by Kim Jacinto. With this relaunch (and the Fantastic Four next month), I began thinking about some Marvel and DC characters, teams, and titles that currently don't have their own books, that deserves one. So, here are my top 5 Marvel and DC characters and teams that deserve their own relaunches.
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Dark Horse Adds “Dragon Age: Deception” to the Essential “Dragon Age” Canon!
Press Release
BioWare’s bestselling fantasy franchise continues in a new Dragon Age comics series from Dark Horse Comics this October with writers Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, artist Fernando Heinz Furukawa, colorist Michael Atiyeh, and cover artist Sachin Teng returning for Dragon Age: Deception!
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The Thirteenth Doctor Relives Her Previous Incarnations In Titan's New Comic Book
Press Release
Titan Comics and BBC Studios are proud to announce Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #0 – The Many Lives Of Doctor Who – a special primer edition, which celebrates the Doctor’s many lives, and leads directly into Titan’s brand-new Thirteenth Doctor comic series – launching this fall in the U.S. and UK.
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Kodansha Comics July Digital-First Debuts
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Kodansha Comics continues its campaign to launch at least one new “digital-first”manga series every week and has just announced it will kick off 5 new manga series in July, with a shonen actioner in the hot “RPG manga” genre, different looks at romance in a trio of shojo/josei titles, and even a Tokyo neighborhood guide in manga form!
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BONE PARISH Earns A Full Series Order at BOOM! Studios
Press Release
BOOM! Studios announced today thatBONE PARISH, an all-new addictive necromantic horror series from superstar writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Unsound) and artist Jonas Scharf (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), has earned a full series order of twelve issues in advance of its debut in comic shops on July 25th due to the overwhelming early response from retailers and fans.
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Hivemind Acquires Hit Comic Series GIDEON FALLS for TV Adaptation Following Multi-Studio Bidding War
Press Release
Hivemind today announced that it has won an intense multi-studio bidding war and acquired the rights to bring the hit Image Comics comic book series,GIDEON FALLS, to television in partnership with co-creators Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino. Hivemind's Jason Brown, Sean Daniel, Kathy Lingg and Dinesh Shamdasani will executive produce the series alongside co-creators Lemire and Sorrentino with high-level creative talent already circling the project.
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First Look at FORM OF A QUESTION
Press Release
BOOM! Studios is proud to present your first look at FORM OF A QUESTION, a moving new original graphic novel memoir from the acclaimed creative team of writer Andrew J. Rostan and artist Kate Kasenow (An Elegy for Amelia Johnson) arriving in stores November 2018.
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Archie Comics and Torrid Partner for First-Ever Plus Size Betty & Veronica Collection
Press Release
Torrid, the fastest-growing inclusive fashion brand in North America, is excited to announce its partnership with Archie Comics on the first-ever plus size Betty and Veronica collection, available today online and in select stores.
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Mad Cave Studios Talent Search 2018
Press Release
Independent comic book publisher, Mad Cave Studios, is proud to announce our first ever nationwide talent search! We are looking for a maximum of 4 writers and 4 artists to work on 4 original and unannounced projects from the minds inside the Mad Cave. Each winner will be compensated on a “per page” basis and employment will be on a “work for hire basis”. This search is specifically for diverse, undiscovered talent with a unique voice that has never worked with or been distributed by a major publisher.
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Review: Moteki Vol. #1
By Thea Srinivasan
The definition of the word “Moteki” is a period in which a person gains popularity. This popularity only comes once in a lifetime, and it only works when someone becomes popular with the opposite sex. While this phenomenon is not meant to be for everyone, I wonder how many people would actually use this period to attempt to change their relationship status. I suppose that is the plot to the following manga.
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Review: Quantum and Woody #7
By Robert Ramos
After last month’s whatever, we’re back at it with another installment from the World’s Worst Superheroes. Did the duo survive after the 24 hours of not klanging? If they do, do they still have their powers? More importantly, do I give a shit about this story yet?
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Review: Blackwood #2
By Dustin Cabeal
I’ve written about this many times in reviews, but there was one point in my review life that I feared first issues more than second issues. The first issue is the journey into the unknown. You can’t possibly know if you’ll like the book at all until you crack up the pages for the first time. This, of course, leads to finding a lot of comics that aren’t in your wheelhouse. A few years back though it was as if every creator figured out the formula for a successful first issue. It could have been something amazing, but instead what happened was mediocre to poor second issues that felt more like first issues. It was like someone pulled some zero issue bullshit and so one after the other, I read horrible second issues. Suddenly, first issues didn’t even phase me. I expected them to be good to great, but to this day I still live in fear of the second issue because they still rear their ugly heads and send me away from a series faster than you can count the number of first issues released by Marvel in the past year.
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Review: The Man of Steel #5
By Garrett Hanneken
The Man of Steel has been showcasing an array of all-star artists and issue number five is no exception as artist Adam Hughes steps up to the plate. Unfortunately, this is not one of Hughes’ best work and it is not one of the best issues either.
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Review: Modern Fantasy #1
By Dustin Cabeal
There are glimpses of brilliance in the first issue of Modern Fantasy, but just that. The first issue provides all the information that one needs from the story. We know the characters, we understand the plot, and ultimately, we can relate to the main character’s desire for more from her life. Will the story take a dark turn and make our main character regret her desire for adventure? It’s not likely. We’re probably getting ready for a good old fashion romp.
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Review: Dodo
By Sam King
Dodo is an original graphic novel written by Brazilian cartoonist Felipe Nunes. It is a translated work published by BOOM! Studios/Kaboom! that was released in May of this year. It tells the story of a little girl named Laila whose parents are divorced. She finds a friend who helps her progress through a difficult time in her young life, showing that sometimes help can be found not through people, but by other means, including ourselves.
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Review: Lucy Dreaming #4
By Cat Wyatt
Lucy Dreaming #4 is the second to last in the series, so naturally, there’s going to be a huge revelation in this one. So far we’ve seen Lucy delve into the dream world, as she slowly learns about this new world and ability set she has. We have yet to see a major antagonist, which means we’re likely going to meet one here.
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