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[Exclusive] Preview: Steve Niles’ ‘Lot 13′ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 26, 2012 @ 3:24pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

DC Comics is giving it all they go this Halloween, launching a bunch of ripe new horror stories. Lot 13 is a book that has been on our radar for quite some time, combining the talents of horror masters Steve Niles and artist Glenn Fabry.

The series offers a new take on the undead, following a family who uncover something ghastly in a mysterious apartment complex. The artwork is absolutely stunning, it’s some of the best Fabry has put out which is saying a lot. Below we’ve got an exclusive preview of “Lot 13″ #1 that is set to hit the stores on Halloween day, 2012. READ MORE

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[Interview] Joshua Hale Fialkov Turns The Tables In ‘I, Vampire’

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 23, 2012 @ 3:04pm
Category: Comics / Interviews

I, Vampire is another one of those DC Dark titles that took everyone by surprise at the launch of the New 52. It’s a risky superhero horror mashup about immortal vampire ex-lovers at war. In the hands of writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Andrea Sorrentino, “I, Vampire” began as an under the radar critical success, and has since become a New York Times Bestseller.

In the latest arc of “I, Vampire”, which begins tomorrow in issue #13 (preview here), Fialkov flips the role of protagonist and antagonist. Andrew Bennett becomes the villain, and his ex-lover Mary becomes the hero. BD spoke with Fialkov about taking risks in writing, how to keep vampires interesting in modern comics, his experience with the New 52, and plenty more. READ MORE

5 Skull Review: ‘Batwoman’ #13

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 20, 2012 @ 2:10pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

Batwoman is, indubitably, one of the best looking books on the market and issue #13 is no exception. Special guest star Wonder Woman continues to fight alongside Batwoman in a team-up that dreams are made of. The creative team of Williams and Blackman keep pushing the at the boundaries of the medium to deliver a book that combines visual innovation with stellar story-telling. The latest issue of “Batwoman” is equal parts expertly paced plot, character study, and stunning imagery, the likes of which we don’t see often enough. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Preview: ‘I, Vampire’ #13

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 18, 2012 @ 7:24pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

Joshua Fialkov turns the tables in I, Vampire #13, completely swapping the roles of protagonist and antagonist. In the aftermath of the zombie vs. vampires war, Andrew Bennett looks to build an evil army for the ages, and the only one willing to step in his way is ex-lover Mary, Queen of Blood. “I, Vampire” is a delightful take on vampirism, having its foundations set in traditional vampire lore. Of DC’s Dark books, “I, Vampire” continuously comes out on top, and I imagine things will only get crazier as the series continues into another year.

“I, Vampire” #13 is a perfect jumping on point and below, you can check out our exclusive preview. The issue drops on October 24th, 2012. READ MORE

[NYCC '12] David Goyer And Geoff Johns Team Up For A 13-Issue DC Comics Event

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 15, 2012 @ 11:03am
Category: Comics / News

David S. Goyer, who is now better known for co-writing the Dark Knight Trilogy with Chris Nolan, is making his long-awaited return to comic writing. Announced during his Da Vinci’s Demons panel, Goyer spilled the beans that him and long-time collaborator, Geoff Johns have been planning to write a big event within the DC universe. He said, “I have plans to do something with Geoff Johns that’s been on the drawing books for a while. Basically, [we're] just looking for the time to plot it out. DC is holding the space for it, it’s an event that we’re going to do, it’s a 13-issue thing. Hopefully, we’ll start plotting it out this fall.” Look for his return to comics within the coming year. READ MORE

[NYCC '12] Kevin Smith’s ‘Batman: The Widening Gyre’ Sequel Brings Back Old DCU

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 13, 2012 @ 8:40am
Category: Comics / News

So many DC fans have demanded for the old DCU to come back, and Kevin Smith plans to grant that wish. Bleeding Cool reported from the Comic Book Men panel that he and Walt Flanagan are bringing back Batman: The Widening Gyre. READ MORE

[NYCC '12] DC Announces Jim Lee And Scott Snyder’s Superman Comic!

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 11, 2012 @ 7:01pm
Category: Comics / News

Half way through the DC Comics New 52 Superman panel, Jim Lee and Scott Snyder were brought in to join the gang of Superman writers and artists on stage. This was quickly followed by the announcement of a new Superman title from Snyder and Lee, set for 2013, the 75th anniversary of the character.

This has been rumored for the past few weeks, but it is now official. Not many details were released about the project, but Snyder said he was really going to test the Man of Steel and explore how Clark Kent is affected by all the crazy stuff in his life. More on the panel after the break. READ MORE

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[Interview] Matt Kindt Drags ‘Frankenstein’ Into ‘Rotworld’

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 09, 2012 @ 2:59pm
Category: Comics / Interviews

Matt Kindt has established himself as an indie cartoonist, known for his existential, gutsy espionage comics like “Mind MGMT” and “Super Spy”. However, Kindt recently took over writing duties from Jeff Lemire on Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. from DC Comics. “Frankenstein” was one of those books that readers wrote off when the solicitations were first announced for the New 52, but it has since become one of the quirkiest titles in their catalog.

Starting this week with issue #13, Kindt brings Frankenstein into the Animal Man/Swamp Thing crossover event, “Rotworld”. Kindt and artist Alberto Ponticelli place Frank right in the midst of the action for an all out battle against disgusting Rot-monsters. Kindt took the time to chat with BD about the upcoming crossover, his experience writing for DC, and his plans for the future of “Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.” READ MORE

Review: ‘I, Vampire Vol.1: Tainted Love’

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 04, 2012 @ 11:16am
Category: Comics / Reviews

Readers will be thirsting for more after they get their hands on I, Vampire Vol. 1: Tainted Love. Whether Joshua Hale Fialkov writes a romantically dramatic or action-packed scene, Andrea Sorrentino’s illustrations are always excellently rendered to compliment the story. Though I have not read any of the original “I, Vampire” issues, there is such an appreciation to the source material from J.M. DeMatteis and Tim Sutton that comes right off the pages. The clever writing and darkly captivating artwork make ‘I, Vampire’ one of the hidden gems of DC’s New 52. This is a vampire comic that ranks up there with the best of them. READ MORE

10 Comics To Feast On: October 3rd, 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 02, 2012 @ 4:21pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

It’s finally Halloween month, and there’s no better time to be reading horror comics. Major and indie publishers alike pull out all the stops to introduce their biggest horror stories of the year. This means loads of new titles, events, and special edition printings . This first week in October kicks off with the start of the “Animal Man/Swamp Thing” crossover, Marvel brings back Carnage in “Minimum Carnage”, a Lovecraft edition of “Creepy Comics”, and plenty more.

With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE

Don’t Forget: Swamp Thing / Animal Man Crossover Begins October 3rd!

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 02, 2012 @ 10:06am
Category: Comics / News

We’ve pretty much been waiting for Rotworld since the New 52 began – part of me feels the #0 issue month was a way for DC to make sure the The Swamp Thing/Animal Man crossover landed during Halloween month. This is the first time Snyder and Lemire are partnering for a big event. It will be interesting to see what characters Snyder and Lemire choose to bring back from the “Swamp Thing” mythos, as the covers already show Deadman and Poison Ivy, which is reminiscent of Alan Moore’s famous Annual issues from back in the day. But I won’t waste your time any longer, just thought I’d leave you a reminder so as not to miss out on the event. It all starts tomorrow, October 3rd. READ MORE

‘Death Of The Family’ Crossover Checklist, Written By ‘Scott Synder’

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 27, 2012 @ 3:00pm
Category: Comics / News

Thank Bleeding Cool for this one. The site scanned a nice copy of the upcoming “Death of the Family” crossover from DC Comics, which ushers in the much anticipated return of Joker to the New 52. The crossover begins next week and you’ll likely see this checklist in every DC book released, but why not take a look.

Apparently Scott Snyder is henceforth to be referred to as “Scott Synder”. Check it after the jump. READ MORE

10 Comics To Feast On: September 26 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 25, 2012 @ 6:00pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

With the final run for DC #0 month comes two of their most popular Dark titles, I, Vampire and Justice League Dark. The end of September also ushers in the first issue of Grant Morrison’s Happy and the second to last issue of The New Deadwardians. Get ready, next week starts the Halloween countdown!

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Interview: Christy Marx Talks Princesses And Blood Power In ‘ Sword Of Sorcery’

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 21, 2012 @ 12:33pm
Category: Comics / Interviews

This week, DC Comics released the #0 issue of Christy Marx’ Sword of Sorcery reboot. You may know Marx better for her scriptwork in cartooning over the past thirty years on shows like Jem And The Holograms, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man, and plenty more. On top of that, Marx has worked extensively with Marvel Comics in the past on “Conan” and “Red Sonja”. “Sword of Sorcery” marks her return to the medium to deliver yet another kick-ass female heroine.

Marx is working to reboot the original 12-issue run on “Amethyst, Princess Of Gemworld” from the 80s, a character who seemingly vanished from the DCU. From the #0 issue, it is already clear that Marx is taking liberties with the series in order to revitalize it for a modern audience. The new series follows a 17-year-old Amy who discovers that she can harness extraordinary powers as the Princess of Gem World. Marx notes that her rendition delves deeper into Amy’s personal issues as she finds herself in an epic battle for the House Amethyst.

We caught up with Marx to chat about her rejuvenation of “Sword of Sorcery”, women in comics, blood powers, and much more. READ MORE

New Clip From ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1′ Shows Batman Taking On A Thug

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 20, 2012 @ 9:08am
Category: Comics / Videos

Warner Bros. released a new clip from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1, in which Batman pounces on a petty criminal. The highly anticipated adaptation of Frank Miller’s comic book is set to premiere today, Thursday September 20th in New York City (it’s already sold out, sorry folks). Check the clip down under. READ MORE

‘Batman’ #13 Variant Shows Joker And His Balloon

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 12, 2012 @ 11:19am
Category: Comics / News

The hype around the New 52 Joker is running wild, as we anxiously wait for #0 month to come to an end. DC just revealed the variant cover for “Batman” #13 which shows the Joker and a big balloon surrounded by a group of people who look like they’ve been hit with Joker’s laughing toxin. Check it! READ MORE

10 Comics To Feast On: September 12 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 11, 2012 @ 6:24pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

As we get closer October, comic publishers will be releasing more horror titles to keep you little freaks satisfied before the Halloween season. This week looks to be the tip of that iceberg with John Arcudi’s The Creep #1, the collected edition of Steve Niles’ Criminal Macabre: The Iron Spirit, issue #3 of Hoax Hunters, and plenty more.

‘Lobo’ Synopsis Sounds Kinda Like A Reverse ‘Men In Black’

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 09, 2012 @ 7:51pm
Category: Movies / News

While Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has yet to confirm or deny if he’ll be taking the role of Lobo for his Journey 2 director Brad Peyton (despite this hint), it looks like the DC comics adaptation has an official synopsis. One that actually makes it sound like it has a chance of being a fun movie (of a reasonable budget).

Per It’s On The Grid, “Lobo, a powerful alien bounty hunter, lands on Earth in search of four fugitives who are bent on wreaking havoc.” And – for what it’s worth – the site lists The Rock as starring.

In the comic, “Lobo is an alien that works as an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter. Introduced as a hardened, rarely used hard boiled villain in the 1980s, the character remained in limbo until his revival as an anti-hero biker in the early 1990s, when he became on of the most popular characters in the DC Comics stable.?

No word on a start date yet. READ MORE

Preview: ‘Demon Knights’ #0

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 07, 2012 @ 1:02pm
Category: Comics / News

“Change, change the form of man.
Free the prince forever damned.
Free the might from fleshy mire.
Boil the blood in heart of fire.
Gone, gone the form of man,
Rise the demon Etrigan!”

Paul Cornell’s Etrigan may not be a rhyming demon, but he’s just as badass. Demon Knights is one of the hidden gems of DC’s New 52, constantly packed with action and great storylines. In this #0 issue we go way back to hell where Jason Blood has a run in with none of than Lucifer, originally introduced in Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman”. Check out the preview below. READ MORE

New Clip For ‘Batman The Dark Knight Returns Animated Part 1′ Shows The Mutant Leader

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 06, 2012 @ 10:16am
Category: Comics / Trailers

Warner Bros. is adding to the ever-popular Batman Animated Series with an adaptation of Frank Miller’s Bat-epic The Dark Knight Returns. The adaptation takes place a decade after Bruce Wayne traded in the cape an cowl for a life of retirement and fine liquor. But, when Two-Face return, Bruce realizes that Gotham will always need it’s Bat to rid the city of criminals. A big bad gang known as The Mutants attempt to take over the city, and it’s up to Batman and his new Robin to take them down.

“Batman The Dark Knight Returns Animated” is directed by Jay Oliva and written by Bob Goodman. The voice of Batman/Bruce Wayne is done b Peter Weller along with David Selby as Commissioner Gordon, Ariel Winter as Robin, Wade Williams as Two-Face, and Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper. Below you can take a look at the first clip of the Mutant leader as well as the official trailer in case you missed it. READ MORE

10 Comics To Feast On: September 5 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 05, 2012 @ 10:56am
Category: Comics / Editorials

It’s DC “0″ month, and they’ll be taking up a lot of shelf space in local comic shops. It’s a perfect place to jump into the books for those of you slackers. This week also ushers in the first issue of Alan Moore’s Fashion Beast, The almost-last-issue of The Boys, the next installment in the organ harvesting miniseries Harvest, and a bunch more.

Preview: ‘Animal Man’ #0

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 04, 2012 @ 10:20am
Category: Comics / News

Just when we’re getting to the height of the Swamp Thing/Animal Man crossover, DC steps in the way to bring us back to Buddy Baker’s past. It will be interesting to see how Lemire treats Buddy’s origin, and how it helps to develop the current plotline. Lemire’s done nothing but good for the character thus far, and the #0 issue should be a welcomed addition. READ MORE

A WTF Preview: ‘Swamp Thing’ #0

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 03, 2012 @ 3:51pm
Category: Comics / News

Swamp Thing has been one of our favorite reads here at BD from the New 52. Scott Snyder has breathed new life into Alec Holland and with the #0 issue we find out the origin for long time nemesis, Anton Arcane. The preview is full of drug-friendly imagery from newcomer artist Kano, so check it below. READ MORE

A Year In Review: Celebrating DC’s New 52

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Posted by Lonmonster on August 30, 2012 @ 7:27pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

One year ago today, DC Comics officially rebooted their entire Universe with the release of “Justice League” #1. The risky move split comic book readers right down the middle. Some fans celebrated the monumental move, while others cringed at the loss of continuity. All the old DC titles ended, in some way or another, and new books started to fill the shelves of local comic shops. Now that we’ve had a year to reflect on the reboot, let’s talk about the ups and downs, the successes and failures, and imagine what the future holds for the no-longer-New 52. READ MORE