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Remember the debacle between Marvel Ghost Rioder co-creator Gary Friedrich from a while back? The Hollywood Reporter has the latest scoop on the legal proceedings. The last time we updated about this Friedrich owed thousands of dollars to Marvel for selling Ghost Rider goods at comic conventions. The case asked that he no longer advertise himself as the co-creator of Ghost Rider. Now the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has overthrown the initial ruling. Apparently the contracts that Friedrich signed at the time are ambiguous. READ MORE

Hell Yeah! Lego Variant Covers For Marvel In September!

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 11, 2013 @ 1:42pm
Category: Comics / News

Marvel Comics has teamed up with The LEGO Group to offer some pretty snazzy lego-inspired variant covers for almost all Marvel books in September. Here is a full list of books that will feature a Lego cover as well as the covers for Hulk, Wolverine, and Hawkeye. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Francesco Francavilla Cover Reveal ‘Afterlife With Archie’ #1!

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 11, 2013 @ 1:25pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

If you haven’t heard already, Archie is going undead this fall with the help of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Francesco Francavilla, and Jack Morelli. “Afterlife With Archie” brings the zombie apocalypse to Riverdale and the only person who can save the humble town is Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Horror and Archie? Something this crazy could only happen in comic books. Check out the absolutely gorgeous cover by Francavilla below along with the solicitation for issue #1. READ MORE

Excerpt: ‘Deadbeat – Makes You Stronger’ A Horror Detective Novel

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 11, 2013 @ 1:00pm
Category: Comics / News

Out today from Titan Books is “Deadbeat – Makes You Stronger”, the first in a brand-new series of horror detective novels by author Guy Adams. The book follows Max and Tom who witness a group of grave robbers stealing a coffin. The kicker? The body inside is still breathing. “Deadbeat” sounds like a buddy-cop style paranormal tale and we’ve got a nice little excerpt from chapter 1 below. READ MORE

‘The Death Of Superman’: The Greatest Superhero Horror Story Ever Told?

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 10, 2013 @ 7:03pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

With the release of Man of Steel in theaters this week, it’s a perfect time to look back at what I believe is one of the best Superman tales ever told. Before the New 52, the biggest event that happened to DC Comics was “The Death of Superman”. In the greatest superhero horror story ever told, the hero slugged it out with a monster not unlike those from classic horror flicks. READ MORE

Your Last Chance To Get A Badge For Comic-Con International!

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 10, 2013 @ 2:55pm
Category: Comics / News

Did you blow it and forget to register for Comic-Con International 2013? Well this is your very last chance to get in as they have several thousand single day badges still available. The badges will be given away through a random draw that you can register for online now. Get in there! READ MORE

Late Review: ‘Abe Sapien: Dark and Terrible’ #3

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 10, 2013 @ 2:46pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

There is only one word in the English language that can properly relay the masterpiece that is Abe Sapien: Dark and Terrible #3: WOW. This third installment of Abe Sapien’s own ongoing is everything I want in a book and more. Scott Allie has been doing a wonderful job tailoring Abe’s own unique story but the hat has to be tipped to artist Sebastián Fiumara and the ever impressive colourist Dave Stewart. Mayhem, action and most importantly plot twists make this story one of the best I have had the luxury of reviewing this year. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Excerpt: ‘Ecko Rising’

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 10, 2013 @ 2:37pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

Ecko Rising by Danie Ware is a genre-bending fantasy–sci-fi epic following a savage, cynical anti-hero. After awakening in a dimension-jumping inn to find himself immersed in his own sardonic fantasy world, Ecko strives to conquer his deepest fears and save the world from extinction. Financial Times described the book as “The Matrix meets Game of Thrones” and if that doesn’t sound epic, I don’t know what does. The book is set for release tomorrow, June 11th, from Titan Books. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Preview: ‘The Crow: Curare’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 10, 2013 @ 2:27pm
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James O’barr, the original creator of “The Crow” graphic novel (which was the source material for the film), returns to series this week with “The Crow: Curare” #1. This time the vengeful spirit takes over the body of Joe Stalk, a down in the dumps cop who is out for revenge. The recent Crow comic books have been inconsistent to say the least, but I have high hopes this time around considering O’barr is back on board. We’ve got an exclusive preview from IDW below. READ MORE

Review: ‘Ten Grand’ #2

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 07, 2013 @ 7:16pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

J. Michael Straczynski and Ben Templesmith produce a series that’s a surprisingly natural amalgamation of the horror, occult, supernatural, and noir genres. Delivering another successful issue of “Ten Grand” for Joe’s Comics, critic speculations about the probability of a superior follow-up prove to be unwarranted. READ MORE

Review: ‘East of West’ # 3

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 07, 2013 @ 7:04pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

Hickman continues his excellent science fiction, western series in another riveting and massive issue that doesn’t fail to excite. “East of West” really amps up this month, as it finally becomes clear what is happening. Hickman’s story takes some quick developments within the first couple of pages to show us an impending conflict. He also takes some time to allow us to get to know our protagonist better, and still gives us some incredible action beats. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Preview: ‘The Strain: The Fall’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 07, 2013 @ 10:58am
Category: Comics / Exclusives

To continue with our insane week of promoting Dark Horse adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s bloody vampire epic, we’ve got an exclusive preview of “The Strain: The Fall” #1. Earlier this week we gave away “The Strain” #1 for free, and we have an interview with series writer David Lapham. We’re big fans of the series and it’s worth your time. This is vampires done right.

“The Strain: The Fall” #1 hits comic shops and digital stores on July 17th, 2013. READ MORE

Review: ‘ Colonized’ #3

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 07, 2013 @ 10:46am
Category: Comics / Reviews

Floating aliens and militiamen towing caskets full of weaponry is one image I never could have imagined. Zombies taking over the town and the only solution lies in a train full of explosives? What else can you strap into this miniseries? Things are getting dire and dicey indeed in Colonized #3. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Cover Reveal For ‘Hellraiser: The Dark Watch’ #8

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 06, 2013 @ 5:29pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

Bloody-disgusting is raising a little hell once again thanks to Boom! Studios. We’ve got the exclusive reveal of Lorena Carvalho’s cover art and solicitation details for Clive Barker and Brandon Seifert’s “Hellraiser: The Dark Watch” #8. And in case you missed it all those months back, you can check out where it all began by reading the first issue of Boom! Studios’ “Hellraiser” for free. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Interview: David Lapham Dives Into Guillermo del Toro’s Vampire Trilogy ‘The Strain’

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Posted by BigJ on June 06, 2013 @ 3:24pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

Yesterday, we posted the first issue of Dark Horse’s comic adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s vampire trilogy, “The Strain”, online for readers to check out for free.

Bloody-Disgusting spoke with series writer David Lapham to chat about where the book is heading when the second story-arc “The Fall” #1 hits stores on July 17th, 2013. Lapham has become the master of the modern day horror with his work on “Crossed”, “Ferals”, and his adaptation of “The Strain”, as he continues to pump some of the best horror books on store shelves. David was kind enough to sit down and speak at length about his work on “The Strain”, what it’s like to work directly with Guillermo del Toro, and how you approach an adaptation of established property from a creative standpoint. READ MORE

Review: ‘The Victories’ #2

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 06, 2013 @ 10:24am
Category: Comics / Reviews

Cannibal villains. Faltering heroes. Super teams merging into mega superheroes. Magic bullets for the killer of men, women, children and dogs. There is literally so much going on in this issue that has me utterly fascinated. There are hooks on every page. The innovation and creativity in characters alone makes it worth reading. Every hero that appears on-panel grabs my full attention and I want to know more about them. The Victories #2 is great comic book reading – pass it on. READ MORE

Review: ‘Locke & Key: Omega’ #5

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 06, 2013 @ 10:13am
Category: Comics / Reviews

As each installment draws closer to its grand finale, the reading experience of Locke & Key: Omega #5 will definitely leave you breathless. Once you get to know them, you will be rooting for the deeply flawed Locke family to make it out alive. As the “Locke & Key” series comes winding down, each issue delivers an unforgettable punch of story and art. READ MORE

Review: ’68: Jungle Jim’ #3

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 06, 2013 @ 10:09am
Category: Comics / News

Hard-hitting and unrelenting, ’68: Jungle Jim #3 unleashes a ton of bloody action upon its unsuspecting readers. Never boring, the narrative lays it on thick with a heavy dose of gore this month. If you’re a zombie fan, you will definitely get a kick out of the “’68″ series. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Read Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Strain’ #1 For FREE From Dark Horse Comics

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Posted by BigJ on June 05, 2013 @ 8:00am
Category: Comics / Exclusives

Dark Horse continue to dominate the world of horror comics with a series of mind-blowing announcements at C2E2 this year. Last year, Dark Horse released an 11-issue adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s vampire trilogy “The Strain”, written by David Lapham with art by Mike Huddleston. Lapham and Huddleston stay true to the source material, while giving the series a very cinematic feel and a strong emphasis on character building. Together, they made “The Strain” one of the most intense horror books of the year that should be embraced by horror hounds everywhere. Dark Horse was kind enough to allow Bloody-Disgusting followers the chance to read “The Strain” #1 for free and catch up on this phenomenally gruesome series. READ MORE

Dave Gibbons Prepares The ‘War Machine’ With 2000 AD

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 05, 2013 @ 7:58am
Category: Comics / News

“Watchmen” artist Dave Gibbons has recently re-launched his 2000 AD character, Rogue Trooper, and it’s now available in North America. The series takes a look at the real bloody, nasty side of war through the eyes of a a genetically modified, blue-skinned, elite soldier with a hankering for destruction. The series features artwork from Will Simpson (“Hellblazer”).

Get your hands on “War Machine” on June 18th, 2013 READ MORE

‘Damned’ Gritty Crime Action From Boom Studios

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 05, 2013 @ 7:47am
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This July, Boom! Studios is going to be re-printing Steven Grant and Mike Zeck original series, “Damned”. Continuing with the trend of bringing pulpy action back to comics, the story follows Mick Thorne who is released from prison. His new mission is to deliver a message to his dead cellmate’s sister. As you can imagine, this brings on the attention of some seedy crime families, and before you know it Mick is in way over his head. The book is slated for release on July 31st, 2013. READ MORE

DC Take Digital Comics To The Next Level With DC2 And DC2 Multiverse

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 04, 2013 @ 6:35pm
Category: Comics / News

DC Entertainment unveiled some new digital initiatives today called DC2 and DC2 Multiverse (to be read as DC squared) at the opening of Time Warner’s “The Future of Storytelling” exhibition in New York. The move brings DC comics to life (in some regard). Digital comic panels within the initiative will feature some motion as you swipe through the comic. Think of it as a not-so-static comic, but not quite a motion comic. The technology is expected to launch along with the release of Jeff Parker and Jonathan Case’s “Batman ’66″, based on the classic Batman television show. READ MORE

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Interview: Travis Beacham Talks ‘Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero’

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 04, 2013 @ 2:00pm
Category: Comics / Interviews

Nothing seems to stop the invading monsters that have risen from the murky depths of the Pacific Ocean. Known as the Kaiju, these sea monsters are waging an apocalyptic war against humanity. The “Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero” graphic novel, follows key players from the movie as they begin to build the Jaeger, a giant robot-fighting machine, which will one day fight against the Kaiju. The graphic novel is written by Pacific Rim screenwriter Travis Beacham, who spoke to Bloody Disgusting about the beginning stages of writing a comic book script, bringing characters from his screenplay into another medium, and working with director Guillermo Del Toro. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Preview: ‘Haunted Horror’ #5

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Posted by Lonmonster on June 04, 2013 @ 10:53am
Category: Comics / Exclusives

“Haunted Horror” is an incredible new anthology series from IDW and Yoe Comics that reprints classic horror comics with style. So many of these stories are hard, if not impossible, to find. Thanks to the team at Yoe Comics, you can now enjoy some crazy horror stories from some of the masters of the genre. A lot of these are stories were banned during the Comics Code Authority, but now you can enjoy them with or without your parents’ approval. READ MORE