Marvel fans that fell in love with Florence Pugh's portrayal of Yelena Belova will be happy to hear that the hero will headline her own Marvel solo series. Pugh debuted as Yelena Belova in 2021's Black Widow movie, playing the sister of Scarlett Johansson's titular Avenger. She later returned to reprise the role in the Hawkeye Disney+ series and is also set to join Marvel's Thunderbolts movie. While Marvel has pushed back the release date of Thunderbolts, a new White Widow miniseries from Marvel Comics is on the horizon to whet the appetite.

White Widow #1 comes from writer Sarah Gailey (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eat the Rich) and artist Alessandro Miracolo (Obi-Wan, Yoda) and promises "a groundbreaking new chapter in the life of one of Marvel's most enigmatic antiheroes." White Widow will set Yelena Belova off on her own path that's not tied to her more popular sister, Black Widow.

"I am beyond exhilarated to launch White Widow into her own series!" Gailey told The Mary Sue. "Yelena Belova is an incredible character who deserves independence, community, and the opportunity to kill on her own terms. Getting the chance to work with this team at Marvel is a thrill. I can't wait for the world to see what Alessandro and I have in store!"

Thunderbolts Director and Cast Tease Marvel Film

Fans finally learned who will be a part of the Thunderbolts team at D23 Expo in September. The ultimate fan convention for all things Disney was full of surprises, including trailers for Secret Invasion and Werewolf By Night. On the movie side, the biggest reveal came in the form of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announcing the cast of Thunderbolts, a new superhero team being introduced in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thunderbolts was officially announced at San Diego Comic-Con, though the roster was held until D23 Expo. With the cast and director Jake Schreier on hand, they discussed what fans can look forward to when the Marvel film premieres on Dec. 20, 2024.

"I obviously feel incredibly lucky to even have a cast like this, and to get characters that have such richness and depth and to see what happens when they square off," Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier said backstage at D23 Expo." Stranger Things actor David Harbour, who plays the Russian super-soldier Red Guardian, added, "They might lose," to which Schreier replied, "Yeah, success is not guaranteed."

"It's actually going to be really nice to play the kind of painless strengths of Ghost and see where that takes her." Harbour added that he will get a new suit in Thunderbolts, at least that's what he was told, which will hopefully fit him a lot better than the costume he wore in Black Widow.

"You watch that Captain America and you see him in all these different movies, with the white star, the black star... I just want a full closet of suits, so I'm well on my way."

White Widow #1 goes on sale November 1st.

• WHITE WIDOW #1 (OF 4)
• Written by Sarah Gailey
• Art by Alessandro Miracolo
• Cover by David Marquez
• On Sale 11/1
• Superspy. Rogue agent. Shadow of the Black Widow. Yelena Belova has been many things, but striking out as a hero in her own right is new to her. Now that she's finally free to choose her own path, who will she become?

Autobots roll out and Decepticons attack on covers for the upcoming Transformers comic book series. The mega-popular franchise has given fans several animated series and live-action movies to enjoy over the years, but comics fans have a lot to be excited about later this year. Skybound and Hasbro are collaborating on a new shared universe between Transformers and G.I. Joe, which they have dubbed the Energon Universe. The stealth launch took place in Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici's Void Rivals #1, with the story continuing in October's Transformers #1. Now, we have our first look at which Autobots and Decepticons will make up the comic's lineup.

Last week, Skybound revealed the Autobots team for Transformers #1 will feature Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Arcee, and Wheeljack. Today, we have the Decepticons team revealed. Instead of being headlined by Megatron, the Decepticons present are Starscream, Rumble, Skywarp, Laserbeak, and Soundwave. Skybound promises that more Autobots and Decepticons will be introduced throughout the first story arc in Transformers, so expect to see a lot more familiar faces after the series debuts on October 4th.

What Is Skybound and Hasbro's New Transformers Series About?

The description of Transformers #1 reads, "Transformers #1 begins an all-new era for the iconic Robots in Disguise from Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC's Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies--the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity's only hope for survival is Optimus Prime."

Robert Kirkman Talks Transformers and G.I. Joe Shared Universe

Duke #1 kicks off the G.I. Joe side of things this December before expanding with Cobra Commander #1 in January. Joshua Williamson of Superman fame is writing both stories while Tom Reilly draws Duke and Andrea Milana handles art for Cobra Commander.

"It's a tremendous honor to be able to reintroduce this world to a new audience under the Skybound banner," Skybound boss Robert Kirkman said in a press release. "I've loved these characters for most of my life and to have the opportunity to add to the already rich tapestry Hasbro has built with the all-new Void Rivals is an unbelievable opportunity. If you look at everything done with Transformers and G.I. Joe, you can see the inkling of a vast universe with tremendous potential for crossovers and interaction that will enhance the fan experience while staying true to the individual identities of both concepts. I look forward to exploring that potential for years to come."

Transformers #1 goes on sale October 4th.

McFarlane Toys has delivered two new super-sized figures in their DC Multiverse Megafig lineup, and pre-orders are live now. The figures up for grabs this time around are Anti-Monitor as he appeared in the 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline, and the Justice Buster Batsuit from the 2014 Batman: Endgame arc.

DC Multiverse Batman: Endgame Justice Buster Batsuit Megafig ($39.99) - Pre-order at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "During the events of Endgame, The Joker infected Gotham City with a virus that turned the populace against Batman. The Justice League was among those infected. With codename "Fenrir", Batman activated the Justice Buster to neutralize each member of the Justice League. The Justice Buster is designed for war with the most powerful heroes on the planet." The figure includes a display base and art card.

DC Multiverse Anti-Monitor Crisis on Infinite Earths Megafig ($39.99) - Pre-order at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "On the distant planet Qward many years ago, a being named Mobius built a sophisticated device called the Mobius Chair. Mobius attempted to view the source of the Anti-Matter Universe, hoping to discover what sparked its creation. What he found was the Anti-Life Equation, an infamous truth the tyrant Darkseid had spent a lifetime trying to locate. The equation merged with Mobius, transforming him into the immensely powerful Anti-Monitor. The Anti-Monitor became a destroyer, traveling from one universe to the next, consuming worlds. He caused the Crisis on Infinite Earths, destroying the Multiverse, an event only a few recall." The figure includes a display base and art card.

Note that Entertainment Earth is selling the figures in a case of 2 for $79.99 with free US shipping using the code FREESHIP59 at checkout and their Mint Condition Guarantee for collectors. They also have a ton of outlet deals going on McFarlane Toys figures that you can check out right here.

You can catch up on the Crisis on Infinite Earth's storyline from Marv Wolfman and George Perez here on Amazon. Batman: Endgame from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo is also available here on Amazon.

Entertainment Earth has been revealing their San Diego Comic-Con 2023 exclusives for the past couple of weeks, and the latest installment is a big one from McFarlane Toys. They're bringing the Spawn Deluxe Sketch Edition Gold Label 7-Inch scale action figure (with throne) to SDCC in two flavors - a standard edition that's limited to 3000 pieces and an edition that's autographed by Todd McFarlane himself that's limited to only 500 pieces.

If you can't attend SDCC, you can still take a shot at getting these Spawn exclusives by pre-ordering them online. At the time of writing, they're available here at Entertainment Earth priced at $49.99 - $79.99 (UPDATE: Not surprisingly, the autographed editions sold out instantly). Inside that link you'll find more of Entertainment Earth SDCC 2023 lineup, though many were already sold out at the time of writing. While you're at it, make sure to check out the rest of EE's McFarlane Toys Spawn lineup right here. A lot of figures are currently available with significant outlet deals.

From the official description:

"Spawn takes the throne with monochromatic artist sketch deco! Stark black-and-white Spawn includes a card stand, a display base, a removable cape, and a monolithic throne adorned with skulls. Also included is an exclusive art card featuring a sketch of Spawn on one side and a numbered certificate of authenticity on the other. Fully articulated, the exquisitely detailed Spawn with Throne Sketch Edition Gold Label 7-Inch Scale Action Figure - Entertainment Earth Exclusive stands roughly 7-inches tall. With strong contrasts between light and dark, this striking rendition of Todd McFarlane's Spawn is showcased in deluxe window-box packaging. It's limited to 3,000 pieces, so don't wait to crown this infernal Hellspawn as the king of your collection!"

In other Spawn news, Todd McFarlane's R-rated Spawn reboot has been gestating for years now, but Blumhouse chief Jason Blum recently told ComicBook.com that the current hope is to have the movie in theaters in 2025:

"I would say you have a lot to hope for because it's in very very active development," Blum told ComicBook.com's Chris Killian. "What needs to happen is that my fellow friends the writers and the studios need to figure out their differences and get back to writing, but we've got a great group of folks putting it together, and my hope is that that movie -- my prediction is maybe we'll actually see a Spawn movie in '25. No promises, but that's my prediction."

Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and his family of superheroes might be tied to one of DC's biggest events. Spoilers for Green Arrow #3 from Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaake, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Troy Peteri below! Only look if you want to know! The issue sees Oliver, Lian Harper, and Connor Hawke stuck in the 31st century with the Legion of Super-Heroes, as they try to get to the bottom of the random teleporting they've been doing. Lian explains that she's been stuck doing so since her presumed death in Justice League: Cry for Justice, and that it might be tied to Amanda Waller and an unseen shadowy figure who were there right after her death. Oliver later reveals that he was the person with Waller, and plays a video message -- from his much older self. In the video, an older, one-eyed and bald Oliver sends a warning to his younger self.

"Hey Ollie, if you're listening to this it's because they're finally taking us out. We screwed up. Big-time. There is this thing called The Great Disaster. Billions of people die. And we cause it. And by "we" I don't me you and I. I mean all of us. Our family. So I made a deal with someone who could help me go back in time and take some... preventative measures. None of our family can ever be together. I made it so we could have a chance at happiness on our own. Just not with each other. Especially me. There's a reason I was stranded on that island all those years ago. And I can never leave."

What Is DC's The Great Disaster?

First appearing in Jack Kirby and Mike Royer's Kamandi #1 in 1972, The Great Disaster is a canonical event that led to the creation of "Earth-AD." After a war between the humans and a seemingly-peaceful group of aliens led to the creation of Brother Eye and OMAC, the Great Disaster swept across the world in the form of earthquakes and nuclear war. Kamandi, dubbed "The Last Boy on Earth", navigated the post-AD world.

It is unclear at this point exactly how Team Arrow could lead to these existing events of The Great Disaster, but the connection between both corners of DC canon is interesting, especially when Kirby was an instrumental part of Green Arrow's comic tenure as well.

What Is the New Green Arrow Series About?

In Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed adventure across the DCU that sets the stage for major stories in 2023! The series was recently upgraded to twelve issues, doubling the previous order of six.

"It's been a blast writing this series," Williamson explained in a recent post on his Substack. "A dream come true. My goal for this series to tell a kind of "Hush" level story with Ollie and his family. We're only 3 issues in and we have a lot of characters to bring in for this Arrow Family reunion.

Did you enjoy Green Arrow #3? How do you feel about Oliver Queen supposedly being responsible for The Great Disaster? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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With the drastic falloff that the Flash has experienced, Spider-Man was bound to take this list over once again! Across the Spider-Verse still dominates the box office, causing continued movement in everything Spider-related in the aftermarket. Not only that, but the hype (albeit very mixed outlook) for the Kraven movie is slowly building, aided by the new red band trailer. Taking a cue from all the spiders, Transformers and The Sickness are sticking around. Let's not forget the Hulk, which recently began a hot new run. Of course, Agents of Atlas is also building a hearty head of steam off of MCU rumors. Check out all the things on this week's Top Ten!

#10: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #209 | MARVEL | 1980 | Well, the new Kraven trailer certainly has the fandom divided. What has them less divided is the excitement for Calypso, played by Ariana DeBose in the upcoming Kraven film. Originally the one who bestowed powers onto Kraven, many anticipate she will hold the same role in the upcoming film. Collectors visited the aftermarket to secure a copy of her first appearance. We tracked it at a high sale of $287 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw VF FMV of $44.

#9: THE TRANSFORMERS #11 | MARVEL | 1985 | Jetfire is back! The community was pumped to see him make a return in Void Rivals #1, moving to pick up his first appearance on the aftermarket. That trend continues this week, now that Void Rivals has made it into the hands of even more collectors as they anticipate he will play a significant role in future properties. We tracked it at a high sale of $165 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw VF FMV of $8.

#8: COYOTES #1 | IMAGE | 2017 | Coyotes was recently thrust into the limelight when it was announced "Selena Gomez and Jordan Peele are developing a series adaptation for Prime Video. The series follows a group of women who take a stand against a legion of werewolves that have been hunting them. This book got hot quickly but is seeing some moderate cool-down this week. We tracked it at a high sale of $124 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $16.

#7: WAR OF THE REALMS: NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 | MARVEL | 2019 | Rumors of Blackpink's Jennie joining the MCU's first-ever Asian superhero team as New Agents of Atlas team member Luna Snow. Her first appearance (amongst several other members) in this issue is still going strong despite no confirmation. We tracked it at a high sale of $100 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $39

#6: THE SICKNESS #1 | UNCIVILIZED COMICS | 2023 | Tales of the macabre and the melancholy are indeed experiencing a renaissance as of late. This book falls into that camp, a black-and-white story about a mysterious illness that makes people lose their marbles. Securing a copy within the aftermarket was challenging, hence the price surge. However, many fans were able to secure a copy from Uncivilized's website. As those buyers receive their orders, expect more copies to be listed. We tracked it at a high sale of $25 for a raw copy and an NM FMV of $22.

#5: MARVEL SUPER-HEROES SECRET WARS #8 | MARVEL | 1984 | We've said all we can about this book over the numerous times it's popped up on this list. It's a modern grail that features the origin of the black suit that would later become Venom. Every few weeks, there's a strange surge of sales, including this week's high sale of $680 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $156.

#4: SPIDER-MAN #7 - HUMBERTO RAMOS - TOP SECRET SPOILER | MARVEL | 2023 | As mentioned last week, Spider-Boy is here to stay. This book was all the rage when it was released, amplified by last week's Edge of Spider-Verse #3 revealing his face and full name, Bailey Briggs. Additionally, there's a solicitation for a future solo run, and all signs point to significant plans for the young Mr. Briggs. We tracked it at a high sale of $123 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $34.

#3: HULK ANNUAL #1 - GARY FRANK - REGULAR | MARVEL | 2023 | This book saw a nice run after its May 2023 release due to this issue being a prelude and original story for the new Hulk run! While also featuring the first appearance of the Eldest, fans have met this new series with high reviews and high expectations for subsequent issues. We tracked it at a high sale of $55 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $13.

#2: SHE-HULK #3 | MARVEL | 2004 | The Ghost of murdered Hammer Aeronautics engineer Bailey Briggs is trending due to the shared name of the already mentioned Spider-Boy. Our dear Spider-Boy is clearly not a ghost, so an inference can be made that they're not the same person. Yet this book has remained in the top 10 for two weeks. What game are you playing Dan Slott (who also wrote this issue of She-Hulk in 2004)? Could there be something larger at play here? The community eagerly awaits the next clue. We tracked it at a high sale of $50 for a raw copy and a VF FMV of $11.

#1: SPIDER-MAN 2099 #1 | MARVEL | 1992 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is commanding the box office, driven by a top-tier written script and excellent voice performances, like Oscar Isaac as Miguel O" Hara, AKA Spider-Man 2099. Fans continue to flock to this prevalent and cheap key, featuring the first ongoing issue for the futuristic crime fighter. There is much more in store for ole Miguel, and the fans can't wait to see it. We tracked it at a high sale of $200 for a CGC 9.8 and a raw NM FMV of $22.

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Patrick Wilson embarks on a directorial career next month with the release of Insidious: The Red Door, and during a conversation with ComicBook.com's Chris Killian, the beloved actor revealed that he already has an idea in place for a comic book adaptation he would like to direct. Wilson, who has appeared in movies like Watchmen, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Aquaman, didn't pick a superhero film as his starting point, though; he's interested in exploring the world of Hawaiian Dick, a quartet of comic book miniseries that were published by Image Comics, mostly in the early 2000s, although Aloha, Hawaiian Dick launched in 2016.

Hawaiian Dick, created by B. Clay Moore and Steven Michael Griffin, centered on Byrd, a private detective, who found himself in a variety of high-stakes situations, in a supernatural-tinged, noir-inspired version of 1950s Hawaii. In 2009, the first miniseries was named one of Wizard magazine's 100 greatest graphic novels of the Wizard era. In 2004, the series was optioned by Warner Bros.' New Line Cinema, but nothing ever came of it. Apparently, though, Wilson was approached about being in the movie way back then.

"Yeah, there is," Wilson said with a laugh when ComicBook.com's Chris Killian asked if he had a comic book dream project. "I've never said this, but I'll throw it out there. You know what I've always wanted to do, and always been fascinated by, is Hawaiian Dick....I was approached about that movie to act in it a hundred years ago with Frank Coraci. I have no idea where the rights are to that movie, but I always loved that series....Hawaiian Dick. Look it up!"

In Insidious: The Red Door, the horror franchise's original cast returns for the final chapter of the Lambert family's terrifying saga. To put their demons to rest once and for all, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and a college-aged Dalton (Ty Simpkins) must go deeper into The Further than ever before, facing their family's dark past and a host of new and more horrifying terrors that lurk behind the red door.

The original cast from Insidious is back with Patrick Wilson (also making his directorial debut), Ty Simpkins, Rose Byrne, and Andrew Astor. Also starring Sinclair Daniel and Hiam Abbass. Produced by Jason Blum, Oren Peli, James Wan and Leigh Whannell. The screenplay is written by Scott Teems from a story by Leigh Whannell, based on characters created by Leigh Whannell.

Insidious: The Red Door opens in theaters on July 7.

Tennis player Coco Gauff appears alongside Marvel superhero Ironheart on a newly revealed Invincible Iron Man #7 variant cover by Romina Jones. The Invincible Iron Man #7 Coco Gauff variant cover is the latest entry in the rare collectibles line curated by sports and entertainment agency hustl. The Invincible Iron Man #7 Coco Gauff variant is limited to 3,000 copies exclusively available through the hustl. website beginning on June 28th. The press release from hustl. describes the 19-year-old Coco Gauff as a "young tennis prodigy" who "continues to capture the world's attention with her extraordinary talent and remarkable achievements on and off the court."

The release continues, "Gauff has already established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional tennis, making a significant impact on the sport. Gauff is a well-known Marvel fan and is excited to make her debut on a Marvel comic book cover."

Gauff says, "As an avid Marvel fan, it's surreal to be on a Marvel cover, especially with one of my favorite characters who is such a strong and powerful young woman." hustl. COO Keri Harris adds, "Being able to feature Coco Gauff with Ironheart is truly special. They both represent power and grace as they fight for positive impact in the world."

Who is Ironheart?

Ironheart Riri Williams, who made her cinematic debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ahead of the upcoming Ironheart series on Disney+, debuted in Marvel Comics in 2016. Dominique Thorne debuted in a supporting character role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her first major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be leading the Ironheart streaming series.

Created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mike Deodato, Riri Williams debuted in Marvel Comics in 2016, taking over for Iron Man at a time when Tony Stark was believed dead. Her origin involves reverse-engineering Iron Man's armor into a suit for herself before eventually getting a new one with Iron Man's blessing.

In Invincible Iron Man #7, per Marvel's solicitation, "Tony Stark is in dire need of a win! But how does he plan to get ahead? By building a new suit of armor! The suit's first objective? Infiltrate and destroy Stark Industries!" Gerry Duggan writes the issue with art by Juan Frigeri.

hustl. Describes itself as "a retailer for exclusive Marvel custom comics & variants featuring world-class athletes and entertainers." Some of its other exclusive Marvel Comics variants include an Avengers #58 cover with Bo Jackson wielding Thor's hammer and Captain America's shield, a Wolverine #22 cover with Brian Dawkins delivering a "fastball special," an Amazing Spider-Man #1 cover spotlighting Eminem, a Deadpool #1 variant with Notorious B.I.G., and a Black Panther #1 variant with Saquon Barkley standing side-by-side with Black Panther.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, directed by Ryan Coogler, is streaming now on Disney+. The Ironheart streaming series, which pits Riri Williams against Marvel villain The Hood (Anthony Ramos), debuts on Disney+ in 2024. Since Ironheart made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, some fans wonder if a Wakandan character like Shuri or Okoye could show up in the Disney+ show. Dominique Thorne had some thoughts about that.

ComicBook.com can exclusively reveal the first collectible from DSTLRY, the creator-owned comics publisher founded by former Comixology executives. The collectible is a 5-inch "designer art toy" of the character "Mominu" designed by manga artist and DSTLRY Founding Creator Junko Mizuno (Pure Trance). Mizuno's first version of Mominu, where the character is holding DSTLRY's "D" monogram, will be limited to a 500-unit run, including a 1-in-5 variant colorway. Future Monimureleases will see new Mominu colorways from other DSTLRY artists. The figure's shape comes from that of a red panda. Its colorway is inspired by The Devil's Cut, drawing on Western and Japanese devils and demons.

The Devil's Cut is DSTLRY's first print and digital comics release, which includes 11 stories from DSTLRY's Founding Creators and friends. Releasing on August 30th, The Devil's Cut will ship with a 1-in-100 FOC variant cover by Mizuno, celebrating Monimu's creation. Stores eligible for the variant cover can also buy the Mominu art toy, with toy orders allocated to meet demand. The toy will be available through both Lunar Distribution and Diamond Comic Distributors.

"Mominu fits the concept of DSTLRY perfectly--edgy and fierce, but sometimes sweet," said Mizuno in a statement provided to ComicBook.com. "It was very exciting and challenging to design my first-ever original shape other artists will interpret. I can't wait to see what other artists do with Mominu!"

What is DSTLRY?

Developed by Comixology co-founder and former CEO David Steinberger and former Comixology Head of Content Chip Mosher, DSTLRY is a new publisher of creator-owned comics seeking to change what that looks like. DSTLRY will publish its comics in premium, oversized format at comic book stores and as digital issues. Digital issues will be available for up to one week after release and become owned in full by the purchaser. The owner can resell those issues on DSTLRY's marketplace, which the company describes as "Stub Hub for digital comics."

DSTLRY's Founding Creators have equity in the company. Those Founding Creators include Scott Snyder (Batman, Wytches), Tula Lotay (Barnstormers), James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children, The Joker War), Junko Mizuno (Pure Trance, Ravina the Witch?), Ram V (Detective Comics, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr), Mirka Andolfo (Sweet Paprika, Mercy), Jo?lle Jones (Lady Killer, Catwoman), Jock (Batman: One Dark Knight, Wytches), Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman, Batgirls), Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Joker), Elsa Charretier (Love Everlasting, November), Stephanie Phillips (Grim, Harley Quinn), Lee Garbett (Spider-Man, Skyward), Marc Bernardin (Adora and the Distance, Star Trek: Picard), Jamie McKelvie (The Wicked + The Divine, Captain Carter), and Founding Editor Will Dennis (Y: The Last Man, Snow Angels).

"Comic creators have historically received the short end of the stick when they create great characters and storylines for traditional publishers," Steinberger and Mosher said in a joint statement when they announced the publisher. "DSTLRY is truly a creator-owned endeavor, with creators co-owning the company their creations fuel. It just makes sense that as creators help build the brand, they receive equity."

DSTLRY's investors include international publishers Kodansha USA and Groupe Delcourt, and its Advisory Board includes video game industry executive John Schappert, tech strategist Mike Vorhaus, and film producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. "Chip and David have a rare pairing of skills, the ability to recognize true artistry and the technological wherewithal to elevate it," di Bonaventura said in a press release unveiling DSTLRY. "Artistic growth is spurred when its creators are nurtured and properly compensated for their achievements. This new system and its shared equity model will provide an invigorating environment which will foster great storytelling."

The Devil's Cut goes on sale on August 30th. DSTLRY's first eight series will launch out of the issue. Those eight launchpad stories are "Spectregraph" by James Tynion IV, Christian Ward, and Aditya Bidikar, "Shepherd" by Marc Bernardin, Ariela Kristantina, Lee Loughridge, and Bernardo Brice, "8 Rules to Make It Out in One Piece" by Elsa Charretier, PK Colinet, Nick Filardi, and Clayton Cowles, "A Blessed Day" by Mirka Andolfo, Fabio Amelia, Arancia Studio, and Steve Orlando, "The Stowaway" by Jock, "Deleted Scene, #2" by Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso, and Jared K. Fletcher, "White Boat" by Scott Snyder, Francesco Francavilla, Andworld Design, and Tyler Jennes, and "What Blighted Flame Burns in Thee?" by Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, and Richard Starkings.

Written by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson, the one shot tells a fun story that fills in an interesting piece of Hellboy's history (which seems to be the point of these 50s tales). Readers are introduced to Virginia Payne, a character previously only seen in a Hellboy prose story, who needs help looking into mysterious animal attacks in rural India. Naturally there's a fun twist on what they think is happening here when the truth is revealed, one that could probably carry its own story arc. That's the magic of this entire world though, never giving readers more than is necessary

On that note, Hellboy universe comics have an impossible standard in the artistic realm. In addition to Mignola's own work you have the likes of Richard Corben, Duncan Fegredo, Laurence Campbell, and countless others that have near-perfect records. Which is to say that the work done by artist Alison Sampson and colorist Lee Loughridge really doesn't work in this one-shot. Sampson's styling of Hellboy is one that transitions between pages - at times he looks too human; at times he looks like a felt puppet; and sometimes the horns are too big. There's a staggering inconsistency with Hellboy across the issue, and that's just him.

Sampson's art isn't all bad, but oddly her best work is in the regular aspects of life here. Environments and vistas look great, and are shaded in a way that feels in-keeping with Hellboy standards, even the human characters have some good panels. There are even some instances where the character's interior thoughts and memories come to life in a unique way, but it is fleeting. On the whole though there's awkwardness, stilted poses, uncanny perspectives, poor framing, and positioning that defies the limits of the anatomy.

You can't win every game, and you're not going to like every comic. While there's instances in the storytelling of "Fearful Symmetry" that are fun and bring a Hellboy-style twist to things, the visuals can't even match the fun tone that's occurring. Sadly this is a pretty big misstep for the world of Hellboy.

Published by Dark Horse Comics

On June 28, 2023

Written by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson

Art by Alison Sampson

Colors by Lee Loughridge

Letters by Clem Robins

Cover by Laurence Campbell and Dave Stewart

Stories featuring Ghost Rider typically go one of two ways: dark, gritty street-level tales or full-on, King of Hell supernatural stories. The arc so far has been a nice blend of both of those ideas, even introducing a technological aspect over the past several issues. It's been a breath of fresh air, and an artist like Smith and his metal-influenced line art have flourished throughout the entire run.

Only here, Ghost Rider #15 doesn't bother pumping the brakes. Instead, Percy's script slams the brake to the pavement, knocking the winds out of readers' lungs by drawing things to a close far too quickly. Though he took his time introducing the story's big bad in Infernal Labs and Dr. Diyu, both were easily defeated without even the slightest interaction from the eponymous anti-hero. Infernal Labs goes up in flames while Diyu walks to Hell only to seemingly get murdered by the brother she was there to save.

So much happens so fast, it all feels incredibly hollow when it would have benefited from time to breathe. No characters moments were had between Blaze and Danny Ketch, and the protagonists didn't even cross paths with their primary antagonists. Instead, it was as if Percy was instructed to get from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible so as to avoid any further paper usage on this otherwise spectacular story.

All in all, Ghost Rider from Percy and Smith has been solid through and through; so much so, many would probably consider it one of the best stories featuring Ghost Rider told in years. Percy managed to lay down an incredible story through 14 issues before all punches were pulled for the title's biggest finale yet, and the end result is a disappointingly stale endcap to the Spirit of Vengeance's latest arc.

Published by Marvel Comics

On June 28, 2023

Written by Benjamin Percy

Art by Cory Smith and Oren Junior

Colors by Bryan Valenza

Letters by Travis Lanham

Cover by Bj?rn Barends

It's no secret that Valiant Entertainment has been having troubles. Last August the publisher began layoffs on the editorial team, including publisher Fred Pierce who had been with the brand since 2009. This year alone has seen Valiant publish only a handful of comics, including X-O Manowar Unconquered and Book of Shadows, with only a few others planned at all. Now Valiant has announced plans for a different published to pick up their comics, with international comics publisher Alien Books set to pick up the baton and carry the Valiant Universe into its next form.

Valiant and Alien Books announcement was confirmed in a press release release today, touting "eyes towards a vibrant and voluminous 2024 publishing schedule." They add that while publication on X-O Manowar: Unconquered and the upcoming Ninjak Superkillers are still in the cards for 2023, Valiant notes that will "will be working hand in hand with the Alien Books team to shape the Valiant publishing line."

Alien Books and it's Director Matias Timarchi said: "Being able to collaborate on the creation of new stories with Valiant, the third largest connected superhero universe, is truly a dream come true. As a lifelong superhero fan and self-professed geek, the opportunity to work with these incredible characters fills me with boundless enthusiasm. Our goal is to expand the entire Valiant universe by crafting new books that will delight longtime fans while also innovating to engage a new generation of readers interested in webtoons, manga, and digital storytelling experiences. We are immensely proud that Valiant has selected us as their new partners for this thrilling venture, and we are excited to embark on a new chapter in Valiant's illustrious history."

Valiant's President of Consumer Products, Promotions & Ad Sales, Russ Brown, added: "We remain fiercely committed to publishing Valiant comics and expanding our publishing line in ways we've never seen before. In partnership with Alien Books, we see an opportunity to push the boundaries of comic book publishing to help develop our incredible IP in exciting new ways for a rapidly expanding global audience."

Home to characters like X-O Manowar, Quantum & Woody, Harbinger, Faith, Ninjak, Rai, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and Bloodshot, Valiant has had a turbulent existence. This includes filing for bankrupty twenty years ago only to be revived in the summer of 2012 with a critically acclaimed reboot of their entire line. Renewed interest in the characters resulted in feature film and television deals being made over the years. At any given point from 2015 to now, there was a Valiant title in the works at one of the major studios in Hollywood, with plans for a full cinematic universe ala Marvel Studios considered at one point.

DC's Green Arrow series is currently going strong, and it is making some major changes in the lives of Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and the rest of the "ArrowFam." The series' third issue, which hit comic shops this week, was no exception, packing in some significant character beats -- as well as a reversal of one of the most polarizing deaths in DC's history. Spoilers for Green Arrow #3 from Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaake, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Troy Peteri below! Only look if you want to know! The issue partially concerns Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and Lian Harper navigating a wild trip through space and time, which brings them to the 31st century with Connor Hawke and the Legion of Super-Heroes. As they try to get to the bottom of why they're teleporting so erratically, Lian shares that she has accidentally been doing so for quite some time -- as far back as her presumed, controversial death in the 2010 comic Justice League: Cry for Justice.

As Lian reveals, she does remember the carnage of Prometheus' attack on Star City, but instead of dying somewhere, she woke up in a lab run by Amanda Waller and a shadowy figure (later revealed to be Oliver himself). Lian then kept teleporting across space and time, even getting close to her dad, Roy Harper / Arsenal, during Justice League: Rise and Fall, only to get teleported away again. Lian eventually relented and stayed in the past, growing older and becoming the teenage vigilante "Shoes" alongside Selina Kyle / Catwoman.

How Did Lian Harper Die?

Lian's death might be among the most controversial in DC's comic arsenal, with Cry for Justice brutally killing her in the wreckage of Prometheus bombing Star City. At the time, the ordeal sent Roy into a depressive episode, and led to Oliver and Dinah Lance / Black Canary divorcing.

When Lian was reintroduced in the canon as Shoes, 2021's DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration insinuated that she had survived her Cry for Justice death another way, with her birth mother, Jade Nguyen / Cheshire, rescuing her and dropping her off somewhere safely. It is unclear at this point if any element of that first retcon is still canon.

What Is the New Green Arrow Series About?

In Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed adventure across the DCU that sets the stage for major stories in 2023! The series was recently upgraded to twelve issues, doubling the previous order of six.

"It's been a blast writing this series," Williamson explained in a recent post on his Substack. "A dream come true. My goal for this series to tell a kind of "Hush" level story with Ollie and his family. We're only 3 issues in and we have a lot of characters to bring in for this Arrow Family reunion.

Did you enjoy Green Arrow #3? How do you feel about Lian Harper's death being retconned again? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

DC fan-favorite writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads have published a terrifying new chapter in Batman lore. As part of the new anthology series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the duo have been releasing the new story, Batman: The Winning Card, retelling the story of the first encounter between The Dark Knight Detective and his nemesis, The Joker. Weaving in elements of 1940's Batman #1, including the death of Henry Claridge and mobster Brute Nelson, the latest issue brings the first encounter between the characters toward the inevitable fisticuffs, and things get very, very violent. Spoilers follow!

Picking up from the first part of the story, Batman: The Winning Card Part 2 begins with The Joker slaughtering a slew of Gotham City police officers, all while an incapacitated Jim Gordon is forced to watch. He recounts the details of this to Batman, confirming that he needs his help to bring down The Joker, because he knows his ally with the pointed cowl is also "broken." Batman hatches a plan to set a trap for The Joker, calling Brute Nelson and planting the seed in his mind that if he can challenge The Joker to kill him and he fails then people will think he's great and The Joker stinks, the exact kind of silly plan that a dim-witted mobster would steal for his own. Which he does.

As word spreads through the streets that Brute Nelson isn't afraid of The Joker, and midnight begins to chime on the clock, it seems like Brute may get his wish and become "the baddest of the bad." Naturally The Joker, ever the comedian, was just waiting for his cue, busting into the room and attacking Brute with a knife. Batman is quick to follow of course and their fight is a six page battle that includes:

• Joker leaping from a third story building.
• Stabbing a man in the neck to steal his car
• Batman using his grappling hook to catch the moving car
• Batman getting hit by the car
• Joker kicking Batman in the face at least three times
• Batman being thrown off a bridge by The Joker.

In short, the first fight between Batman and The Joker is gruesome, and the DC hero doesn't win it, not even close.

DC previously confirmed that Batman: The Winning Card would be a four-part story from King and Gerads, but the next chapter may not be in the next issue of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Since the series will seemingly continue indefinitely, featuring stories of varying lengths so that new stories are starting every issue as others are ending. As of know it seems Batman: The Brave and the Bold in August will be our next chapter in The Winning Card. Batman will need all that time to recover.

The DC mythos has become a home for a wide array of teams, ranging from heroic to dastardly and everything in between. One of the most unconventional ensembles in DC's orbit might be the Legion of Super-Heroes, a future-set group of heroes whose roster has grown exponentially over the years. This week's DC comics saw a notable, and surprising, hero join their ranks. Spoilers for Green Arrow #3 from Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaake, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Troy Peteri below! Only look if you want to know!

The issue opens with Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and Lian Harper accidentally being teleported to the future, where Connor Hawke also happens to be trapped. After a heartfelt reunion with his dad, Oliver, Connor introduces his family to the Legion, and they set off for headquarters. Connor is even able to fly himself and Lian using his very own Legion flight ring.

Is Connor Hawke Asexual?

In 2022's DC Pride one-shot, a story confirmed a years-long fan theory that Connor is asexual. Connor's story, from Ro Stein and Ted Brandt, as well as letterer Frank Cvetkovic, saw him writing a coming-out letter to his mother, while grappling with the fact that he eventually needed to come out to his father as well.

"I was very aware of the logistics of [the letter]," Brandt explained in an interview at the time. "As well as coming out, it needs to explain what asexuality feels like, because a lot of people can't imagine it. And that makes perfect sense to me, especially because I'm also autistic. I get not understanding what it's like for someone who experiences something different to you."

"We were splitting it into the actions of the script," Stein added, "and it was like 'these lines fit really well with the actions we've picked ... this is kind of creepy, actually!'"

What Is the New Green Arrow Series About?

In Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed adventure across the DCU that sets the stage for major stories in 2023! The series was recently upgraded to twelve issues, doubling the previous order of six.

"It's been a blast writing this series," Williamson explained in a recent post on his Substack. "A dream come true. My goal for this series to tell a kind of "Hush" level story with Ollie and his family. We're only 3 issues in and we have a lot of characters to bring in for this Arrow Family reunion.

Did you enjoy Green Arrow #3? How do you feel about Connor Hawke getting a Legion ring? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Hasbro recently unveiled another Marvel Legends Squadron Supreme 2-pack that includes comics-inspired 6-inch scale figures of Marvel's Nighthawk and Blur with 7 total weapons and interchangeable hands accessories. After a month of waiting, the time has finally come to get your pre-order in.

The Marvel Legends Series Squadron Supreme Nighthawk and Blur set is available here are Entertainment Earth priced at $49.99 with free US Super Saver shipping on orders $59+ using the code FREESHIP59 at checkout. It's set to release in October, and you won't be charged until it ships. Details about the previously released Hyperion and Doctor Spectrum Squadron Supreme 2-pack can be found below.

The Hyperion and Doctor Spectrum Squadron Supreme 2-pack includes 6-inch scale Hyperion and Doctor Spectrum figures with deco that comes straight from Marvel Comics,. The set also comes with 7 accessories, including Doctor Spectrum's Power Prism gem and blast effects. The Marvel Legends Squadron Supreme 2-pack is priced at $49.99, and can be backordered here at Entertainment Earth.

Who are the Squadron Supreme?

The Squadron Supreme have been part of the Marvel Universe since the '70s, created as an homage/pastiche of DC's Justice League of America. They've been both allies and foes of the Avengers, with a roster that has also varied over the years,. Staple characters include the invulnerable, super-strong Hyperion, the master strategist Nighthawk, the warrior goddess Power Princess, the super-fast Whizzer and the energy construct producing Doctor Spectrum.

Batman: The Brave and The Bold #2 provides readers with the second chapter of three different stories and a new standalone contribution from cartoonist Jo?lle Jones.

"Batman: The Winning Card" (Part Two)

It's no mystery why "The Winning Card" leads this anthology line up given the tremendous success of writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads on prestige DC projects like Mister Miracle and Strange Adventures; it harkens back to the heights of King's Batman run, which was always at its best when maintaining its distance from current continuity and crossovers. The second chapter doubles down on the gothic atmosphere of the first installment as it details Batman's first hunt for The Joker before he understands his quarry as something unique.

The text panels, made to appear like intertitles in a black and white film, provide a distinct sense of pacing and tension whenever Joker is present. They extend the smallest action beats, whether that consists of a clock counting down to midnight, or the slow swipes and stabs of Joker with a blade by interjecting with black humor. There are considered layers of darkness that make the psychopathic violence displayed throughout "The Winning Card" even more unsettling. What's more is Gerads' ability to shift the reader's perspective by warping his own art. Readers are able to watch a bloody spectacle unfold as Jim Gordon fades into unconsciousness or peer in on Joker's version of a surgery room in pages that will leave them wincing.

Joker is portrayed as a force of nature in "The Winning Card" and a careful attention to detail combined with operatic portrayals of urban crime make for a potent combination. Although it's presented as a "Year One" tale, this addition already has the feel of an evergreen recommendation.

"Stormwatch: Down with the Kings" (Part Two)

After introducing the members and laying the ground for this new iteration of Stormwatch in the first part of "Down with the Kings," part two delves into the team dynamics and delivers some chaos that makes the story feel much more like Stormwatch. Given that Ravager is the most recognizable member of the current crew, time spent ashore and at sea watching the various shadow agents bicker and relax is a welcome change of pace. It serves to frame an action sequence in the second half that carries serious stakes despite its limited scope. Figures like Peacekeeper-01 aren't presented as heroic, but are instead treated as fallible, but ultimately human. So when amoral commands are dispatched, the tone functions like that of a black ops thriller.

Artist Jeff Spokes presents the crew and their obviously supernatural antagonists in a style that carries plenty of mainstream superhero affectations. Yet small moments, like Mr. Bones exhaling the smoke from his cigarette, are undeniably cool and play up the odd intersection of spy and superhero genres. The addition of three absurd combatants is handled well as their designs are instantly recognizable and each shift in perspective during a complex combat sequence plays upon causal dynamics. There's never a moment of doubt about what is happening or why it is, despite the mysteries underlying this plot, and resulting in the most welcoming invitation to read Stormwatch since before the New 52.

"Superman: Order of the Black Lamp" (Part Two)

"Order of the Black Lamp" continues to play upon a sci-fi mystery containing elements of potential time travel, mass memory manipulation, and a lot of mad science villains cast in Silver Age Style. These are all elements writer Christopher Cantwell has addressed before in excellent fashion, but what's most impressive here is how they are allowed to fall into the background so that Superman's exploration of them can take center stage.

Artist Javier Rodr?guez's presentation of a secret mountain stronghold and Superman's passage through its various trials and tribulations is nothing short of outstanding. After establishing the scene, subsequent moments of action are provided with impactful splash panels and impressive designs, especially one for an oversized automaton. As the setting becomes more claustrophobic, the pages follow suit and the final few present some of this week's most impressive layouts. They heighten the pacing of Superman's furious race towards the truth and construct a sequence in which readers can follow Superman's movement and the threat posed to him simply in color. Rereading this comparably shorter installment in The Brave and The Bold proves to be every bit as rewarding, especially with a cliffhanger that promises a satisfying conclusion next month.

"All Things Considered"

The 8-page story at the end of The Brave and The Bold #2 doesn't have the same space to develop plot or character and opts, instead, to strike a familiar chord in Batman stories that showcases artist Jo?lle Jones' approach to the material. Batman, upon returning from a recent adventure, is left to mend his own injuries in the Batcave and is soon overwhelmed by memories of similar past events.

The resulting collages and a particularly impressive spread provide readers space to pore over dozens of figures and moments pulled from Batman history. Jones presents them in a fashion that simultaneously moves through different moods, allowing for melancholy to seep in after violence, and develop a sense of Bruce's state of mind. That also sets up a final page that, while it presents a familiar beat in Batman comics, is bound to still tug at readers heartstrings in a fine art-forward denouement to this issue.

Despite the general assessment of anthologies, Batman: The Brave and The Bold #2 makes a strong case for being the essential collection of current DC Comics fare as it delivers four installments that are best summarized as: All killer, no filler. Reviewing the four installments of this issue, readers will not find a single one lacking in talent or merit. The creators and characters presented are among the most promising under DC Comics' umbrella today, even the weirdos operating as Stormwatch. And each story presents those characters in a style and narrative capable of sustaining a comic unto itself. Rather than seeking out the gems, readers are left with a collection of modern comics where so many new entries seems like an embarrassment of riches.

Published by DC Comics

On June 27, 2023

Written by Tom King, Ed Brisson, Christopher Cantwell, and Jo?lle Jones

Art by Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Javier Rodr?guez, and Jo?lle Jones

Colors by Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Javier Rodr?guez, and Jo?lle Jones

Letters by Clayton Cowles, Saida Temofonte, Simon Bowland, and Steve Wands

Cover by Simone Di Meo

Spider-Boy, the secret missing sidekick of The Amazing Spider-Man, is set to star in a new ongoing series. The finale of "The End of the Spider-Verse" arc in Dan Slott and Mark Bagley's Spider-Man comic introduced readers to the young Spider-Boy, a teenage hero who claimed to be the webhead's sidekick. However, Peter Parker had no recollection of him ever existing. Some of Spider-Boy's secrets were peeled back in Edge of Spider-Verse #3, but Marvel will continue his adventures in a solo series from Spider-Boy's co-creator Dan Slott and artist Paco Medina, with covers by Spider-Boy co-creator Humberto Ramos.

Spider-Boy #1 will see Marvel dive headfirst into the hero's untold past, which includes the introduction of his arch-nemesis, Madame Monstrosity. It's not surprising to see Marvel give Spider-Boy his own headlining book. With the recent success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Marvel having multiple titles under its Spider-Man Family featuring Silk, Spider-Woman, Miles Morales, and Ghost-Spider, one more won't hurt. Plus, it allows Dan Slott to continue building Spider-Boy up so he won't be quickly forgotten like Alpha.

Spider-Boy Creative Team Talks About the Spider-Man Sidekick's Solo Series

"Spider-Man isn't supposed to have a sidekick. That's just wrong on so many levels. And that is exactly why we are going to have so much fun with this," Slott explained. "Both this character-- and this new title-- are going to break all the rules. Bailey Briggs is going to have over-the-top adventures in the Spider-Man corner of the Marvel Universe. He'll be facing off against a mix of both all-new villains and fan-favorite Spidey bad guys. The one thing we can promise you, whenever you pick up a copy of SPIDER-BOY, we are going to take the weirdest and wildest swings with every single story! Our goal is to get every reader to ask two questions: 'What in the hell did I just read?!' and 'When is the NEXT one coming out?!'"

"When I found out that I was taking charge of Spider-Boy, I was GREATLY excited because of the possibilities of the character," Medina said. "Aesthetically, there's so much to do with him. Every character gets their action poses to be their personal signature. This time I'm working on something cool and specific for Spider-Boy, something that gives him a light of his own. On the other hand, I'll be working with Dan which is fantastic. His limitless imagery is what such a fresh character needs, it just makes me think of all the things we can do together and what I can bring to the table."

Spider-Boy #1 goes on sale November 1st.

• SPIDER-BOY #1
• Written by DAN SLOTT
• Art by PACO MEDINA
• Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
• On Sale 11/1
• Here comes the spectacular SPIDER-BOY! After the events of THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE story arc, Spider-Boy's secret history as Spider-Man's sidekick was nearly forgotten forever. But now those mysteries will be revealed while they embark on exciting new adventures...TOGETHER! The freaktacular first issue will feature two pulse-pounding tales as Bailey team up with Squirrel Girl and then confronts the mad scientist who made him into a monster... MADAME MONSTROSITY!

Miles Morales is fighting for his life against Cletus Kasady's Carnage, and the web-slinger got a handy upgrade that should help him take down the villain once and for all. In the latest issue of Miles Morales: Spider-Man--this run's #7, to be exact--Miles finds himself temporarily aligning with a villainous cabal in an attempt to take down a powerful Symbiote/Iron Man hybrid. As Stark Tech has found itself in a prominent position during this run from Cody Ziglar and Federico Vicentini, it only makes sense Miles gets his hands on some nanotech for himself.

That's exactly what happens in the closing moments of Miles Morales: Spider-Man #7 when a seemingly mortally wounded Miles gets covered with nanotech, only to get instantly healed. After a page turn, a splash reveals Miles is now donning his own Iron Spider suit, paying homage to one of Peter Parker's most iconic suits worn. While Parker's version was scarlet and gold, Miles keeps the obsidian shades of his primary costume. The costume's spider insignia is turned into gold as its eyes while its "legs" and accents are red.

Okay, Miles' Iron Spider suit actually looks cool in Federico's style pic.twitter.com/c8mqbJimON

-- Judge ? (@DukeOfGotham) June 21, 2023

"It's fantastic to work on this new character," Vicentini previously told ComicBook.com regarding his work on this series. "I was given total freedom of creation. Based on Cody's description and on his notes, I had a clear idea of how I wanted to portray the armor; it had to be something rough, but resistant and ingenious at the same time. And thanks also to the drones, Rabble's gonna rock! Brace yourself, Miles!"

Will Miles Morales ever get a live-action Marvel film?

While Morales has found himself as the star of a wildly successful animated franchise from Sony Pictures Animation, the character has yet to make his live-action debut. That said, longtime Spidey producer Amy Pascal has said a live-action film is happening. Furthermore, Tom Holland himself said he'd love for his Peter Parker pass the baton to Miles at some point in the near future.

"Maybe it is time for me to move on," Holland said in a 2021 interview. "Maybe what's best for Spider-Man is that they do a Miles Morales film. I have to take Peter Parker into account as well, because he is an important part of my life...[but] If I'm playing Spider-Man after I'm 30, I've done something wrong."

Miles Morales returns to the big screen with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse now playing in theaters after premiering on June 2nd. Miles (Shamiek Moore) reunites with fellow heroes Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) and Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson) for another web-swinging adventure through the multiverse, finding himself at odds with the Spider-Society led by Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Isaac). Other new heroes include Spider-Woman Jessica Drew (Issa Rae), Spider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya), and Pavitr Prabhakar (Karan Soni), while new villain the Spot (Jason Schwartzman) also enters the fray. The sequel to Sony Pictures' hit 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, and written by the team of Chris Miller, Phil Lord, and Dave Callaham.

A new Firefly series is on the way. This week, the Boom! Studios announced Firefly: The Fall Guys, its first Firefly series starring the original Firefly cast since All-New Firefly concluded, sending off one member of the Serenity crew for good. Sam Humphries (Legendary Star-Lord) writes the series, teaming with artist Jordi P?rez, who previously worked on All-New Firefly, and colorist Francesco Segala (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). Firefly: The Fall Guys is a six-issue miniseries full of assassins, jobs gone wrong, and organized crime," seemingly taking Firefly back towards its Western influences after the previous Firefly series at Boom! Studios emphasized its sci-fi aspects. Here's Boom! Studios' official synopsis for Firefly: The Fall Guys:

"The crew is broke and out of luck. They'll have to deal with some of their shadier associates if Serenity is going to keep flying. What seems like an easy job in town for half the crew quickly turns sideways when feds, untrusting locals, and a high-profile politician get thrown into the mix..."

In a press release, Humphries said, "So thrilled to be welcomed into the Firefly 'verse. I love Westerns, so bringing the best bandits in the galaxy back to their buckaroo roots with a fantastic artist like Jordi has been a dream. Don't worry, there's still a giant gorram spaceship in the first issue. Yee haw!"

Perez added, "Although it's not the first time I've worked on Firefly, each time is new and special. Sam's script is giving me a great time drawing lots of adventure and fun. The Western essence of the series will be VERY present. I hope you all enjoy it".

Firefly: The Fall Guys #1 will ship with a main cover by Francesco Francavilla (Night of the Ghoul). There will also be variants by Justine Florentino (Grim), Ejikure (Batman: Urban Legends), and Ariel Olivetti (Cable).

"It's always a joy to get to come back and spend time with Mal, River, and everyone else aboard the Serenity," said editor Elizabeth Brei. "It's like getting to visit old friends and see what other death-defying adventures they've been through. This one in particular won't disappoint!"

Firefly: The Fall Guys #1 goes on sale on September 6th. The issue's solicitation information follows.

• Firefly: The Fall Guys #1
• JUL230049
• (W) Sam Humphries (A) Jordi Perez (CA) Francesco Francavilla
• The crew is broke and out of luck, and will have to deal with some less-than-trustworthy associates if the Serenity is going to keep flying.?
• What seems like an easy job in town for half the crew, is primed to turn sideways with feds, uneasy locals, and a high profile politician in the mix...
• Superstar Marvel and DC writer Sam Humphries (Star-Lord: The Saga of Peter Quill, Harley Quinn) teams up with fan-favorite artist Jordi P?rez (How I Became a Shoplifter) to bring Firefly fans a new limited series filled with assassins and organized crime!
• In Shops: Sep 06, 2023
• SRP: $4.99

DC fans got their first glimpse at Tom King and Daniel Sampere's upcoming Wonder Woman run in the just-released Wonder Woman #800, which also allowed fans to get to know Wonder Woman's daughter Trinity a bit before the run takes off later this year. Trinity will be a major factor in King's upcoming Wonder Woman run, but Diana is still front and center. Earlier this year King spoke to ComicBook Nation all about the new series, and during our conversation, he revealed his goal in exploring the character and what type of Wonder Woman book fans can expect.

"I kind of write two kinds of comics, if you follow my career. I write these kind of deconstruction kind of sad dude looking outside of window comics, which I love. Things like Mister. Miracle. Human Target. Vision. Which are deconstructions of super heroes where I'm sort of taking them apart, figuring out what makes them tick, and having fun at the same time. And then I've written things like Superman: Up In The Sky and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which are not that," King said.

"They deal with trauma. They're huge big stories, they're epic, and they have huge ups and downs, but the point of those stories is to say this character is almost perfect, is wonderful, and has such strength in them that comes from a legacy of being in all this media and having all these writers that my goal as a writer is to show you how awesome they are. And so that's what Wonder Woman is," King said.

"It's not a deconstruction. I'm not tearing her apart and seeing how sad I can make her," King said. "Even in a way I did to Batman. The point of this book is to show you how awesome Wonder Woman is. It is to show you a kick-ass warrior. It is to show you someone who fights for peace. It's to show you someone who is a rebel against the system, so that's all of it. This is to put the highlight on a character who doesn't need to be fixed. So that's the intention for the book."

King also wants to reaffirm Wonder Woman's place in the DC Trinity, as she is just as important and iconic as Superman and Batman. "Sometimes Wonder Woman can fall out of the trinity. I think people go to Batman and Superman first. She deserves to stand up there, because I remember my daughter dressing up as Wonder Woman for three years in a row, and what it meant for her to ask for a lasso and my wife ended up buying a rope and painting it. Like, I want her to be worthy of sort of that, of what my daughter sees in her, and that's my goal," King said.

You can get a glimpse at King's Wonder Woman run in Wonder Woman #800, which is in stores this week and introduces a first look at Wonder Woman's daughter Trinity. You can find the official description for Wonder Woman #1 below.

"After a mysterious Amazonian is accused of mass murder, Congress passes the Amazon Safety Act, barring all Amazons from U.S. soil. To carry out their plans, the government starts a task force, the Amazon Extradition Entity (A.X.E.), to remove those who don't comply, by any means necessary. Now, in her search for the truth behind the killing, Wonder Woman finds herself an outlaw in the world she once swore to protect! Writer Tom King (BATMAN, MISTER MIRACLE, SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW) and superstar artist in the making Daniel Sampere (DARK CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, ACTION COMICS) join forces for this action-packed relaunch and the beginning of what will undoubtedly become a groundbreaking run on the character."

Wonder Woman #1 hits comic stores on September 19th.

Are you excited for King's Wonder Woman run? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things DC and Wonder Woman with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

Marvel gave the X-Men Universe a game-changing reboot in 2019, with writer Jonathan Hickman's two-part event series, House of X and Powers of X. Now, four years later, Hickman's X-Men vision is coming to an end, with the aptly-titled event "Fall of X".

If you've been wondering what "Fall of X" is all about, Marvel Comics has released a new trailer for the X-Men crossover event, which you can watch below!

The catastrophic events of the Hellfire Gala will send your favorite characters away from the safety of Krakoa and into a dark new age known as FALL OF X!

Following a Devasting attack on the Hellfire Gala by the ruthless anti-mutant organization ORCHIS, Mutankind has been scattered across the globe. But despite their best efforts, the X-Men still survive!

As the "Fall of X" trailer makes clear, this year's Hellfire Gala event will end in massive tragedy, which fractures the new mutant island homeland of Krakoa, and scatters the nearly-united mutant race across the globe. Behind the scenes, Marvel will launch yet another wave of X-Men books, a mix of new books and remixed concepts of established books:

• X-Men
• Astonishing Iceman
• Children of the Vault
• Immortal X-Men
• X-Men Red
• Alpha Flight
• Dark X-Men
• Uncanny Avengers
• Jean Grey
• X-Force
• Realm of X
• The Invincible Iron Man (Tony Stark and Emma Frost get married)
• Wolverine
• Uncanny Spider-Man

The entire "Dawn of X" era of X-Men has been a wild experiment, marked by new milestone high points for the characters and franchise, but also some ideas and book concepts that weren't really on par the vision. Hickman originally wanted this entire storyline to move on a much quicker pace to this "Fall of X" finale, but the ideas he injected into X-Men lore (and inescapable time loop of man-machine-mutant war, an entire new concept of mutant powers working in coordination, the feat of mutants achieving limitless resurrection from death...) kept feeding creative teams with new ideas to play with. Even though some of that lore has gotten very confusing with multiple variant timelines, big historical retcons, and a sprawling lineup of foes (ORCHIS, XENO, Russia, Sinister, Moira X, etc.), the big swings have resulted in changes to the concept of X-Men they seem like they will stick.

...What the status quo will become after Fall of X is anyone's guess, but we'll definitely be there to find out!

"Fall of X" begins this summer, falling the Hellfire Gala event taking place during San Diego Comic-Con.

The 1966 Marvel Comics issue of Amazing Spider-Man #42 by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. officially introduced Mary Jane Watson into Peter Parker's life after her existence was teased in previous issues. Her first words to Peter were "Face it, tiger...you just hit the jackpot!", which is a hell of an entrance that foreshadows the events of the next 57 years (and counting). That iconic comic book moment was made possible because Peter turned down and invitation to a party by his girlfriend Gwen Stacy.

That said, earlier this month Funko and Entertainment Earth released an exclusive Pop figure inspired by Mary Jane's debut, complete with a speech bubble. Now they're following it up with a comics-inspired figure of Gwen Stacy, thereby creating a spicy Marvel Funko Pop love triangle.

The Mary Jane Watson Funko Pop is available to pre-order here at Entertainment Earth now.. The Gwen Stacy Funko Pop is also an EE exclusive, and can be pre-ordered here. Note that US Super Saver shipping is free on orders $59+ using the code FREESHIP59 at checkout.

On a related note, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been killing it in the box office, and you can keep up with the latest news about the animated film right here. You can also get your pre-order in for the Blu-ray releases and the Funko Pops.

What is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse about?

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) goes on an adventure across the multiverse with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People who must face a powerful villain. Also returning from the first film are Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099, and Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker / Spider-Man. Issa Rae has also joined the cast as Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman.

Across the Spider-Verse is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, with a script from Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Dave Callaham.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is in theaters now. Its sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part II, will be released on March 29, 2024.

The identity of Marvel's Spider-Boy has intrigued fans for several months now -- and the new character's newest appearance just added a major wrinkle. Spoilers for the "Nobody Knows Who You Are" story from Edge of Spider-Verse #3 from Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos, Wayne Faucher, Edgar Delgado, and Joe Caramagna below! Only look if you want to know! "Nobody Knows Who You Are" chronicles the latest adventure of Spider-Boy, culminating in a realization that he is practically anonymous on Earth-616. By the end of the story, Spider-Boy unmasks himself, revealing that he is a young boy whose full name is Bailey Briggs. The Briggs name is interesting on multiple levels -- Stephanie Briggs was an FBI agent who appeared in 1995's Web Of Scarlet Spider, Jeremy Briggs was a short-lived alchemist in 2011's Avengers Academy, while Foxy Briggs was a robber all the way from Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's Amazing Spider-Man #31.

But more specifically, the exact name of Bailey Briggs has already been used by Marvel -- and actually, by another book penned by Slott, 2004's She-Hulk #3. In that issue, created by Slott and Juan Bobillo, Bailey Briggs is established as a much older man who works at Hammer Aeronautics, up until he was murdered by his supervisor. His murder trial became a case for Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk's law firm, Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg, & Holliway -- and actually had a ghost version of Bailey testify during it. Bailey falsely accused his ex-girlfriend of committing the murder, and was sent to the Cage of Cytorrak as penance for doing so. It is unclear at this point if Spider-Boy Bailey is the same Bailey, albeit time and multiverse-displaced.

What's Next for Spider-Boy?

As Slott teased when the first look at Spider-Boy was unveiled earlier this year, the future stories of the character will be enlisting some major creators, and will dovetail into a significant but unknown territory.

"I can't wait for people to meet Spider-Boy, and the unique role he's going to play in both Spider-Man's world and the Marvel Universe," Slott said. "I grew up reading Spider-Man comics. He's my favorite character in all of fiction. All I ever wanted to do was tell stories with THIS cast, and it's been the coolest thing ever to co-create some of the characters who populate it. And this kid, this Spider-Boy, is THE one I'm most psyched about! On the art side, two absolute SPIDER-LEGENDS are bringing Spider-Boy to life. My longtime collaborator, Humberto Ramos and the amazing Mark Bagley. The all-new, all-different Spider-Boy of the 616: He's got strange new spider-powers, secret ties to dark corners of Spider-Man lore, and a story that's all his own... that is right about to begin!"

What do you think of Spider-Boy's secret identity? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Thwip! The spider-verse is still taking over our list, with half of our top ten related to spider-folk! Miguel O'Hara is still going strong, as well as Hobie Brown's Spider-Punk, Pavitr Prabhakar's Spider-Man, and the star of it all, Miles Morales. Spider-Boy is seeking to make an impact on the spider-verse, still swinging around our top ten and causing an unexpected spike in a forgotten She-Hulk issue. Enough about spider-men. We've got awesome Transformer news that has sent a Jetfire key issue and Void Rivals to the top of collector's lists! Finally, we have two outstanding indie books competing with these titans. One is even set to debut on Amazon Prime, thanks to Selena Gomez and Jordan Peele! Check out all the hot comics below!

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#10: SPIDER-MAN: INDIA | MARVEL | 2005 | While hundreds of Spider-Verse variants debuted in Across the Spider-Verse, there were a select few that the directors focused on. One of those variants was Pavitr Prabhakar, Spider-Man India. While his costume is redesigned in the movie, the character's spirit shines through. Pavitr was one of the more humorous spider-variants that the film introduced. In the final scene, he is also seen gearing up next to Gwen, indicating that he has chosen to stand by Miles in the upcoming spider conflict. Guess we'll have to sip on our coffee with room for cream while we wait for Pavitr to educate us on misnomer phrases in a future film! Until then, we tracked it at a high sale of $350 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $51. Meanwhile, for those looking for more of Spider-Man India, a new Marvel comic series just launched by writer Nikesh Shukla.

#9: THE TRANSFORMERS #11 | MARVEL | 1985 | Who's excited for the return of Jetfire?! If you haven't heard, in the recently released VOID RIVALS #1, Jetfire makes a triumphant return to the Transformers universe. This surprising return has sent collectors on a mission to track down copies of his first appearance. His return could prove significant to the future of the Transformers properties, and everyone is trying to buy into his key issue early! We tracked it at a high sale of $159 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw VF FMV of $6.

#8: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #10 | MARVEL | 2014 | Explosive guitar riffs are just a typical day for Hobie Brown. His epic entrance was just the beginning for viewers who would soon become a fan of Spider-Punk. Daniel Kaluuya's voice acting is on point, scoring even more points for the spider-variant! While Spider-Punk only appears on the screen for a few short scenes, his role is crucial to Miles Morales' steps towards standing up to the Spider society. He also provides Gwen with a way to help Miles, seemingly knowing how things would end up. We can't wait to see his return in Beyond the Spider-Verse! We tracked it at a high sale of $285 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $82.

#7: ULTIMATE FALLOUT #4 | MARVEL | 2011 | Miles Morales is arguably the second most popular Spider-Man, second only to Peter Parker. While his debut was a bit rocky, his acceptance as the new Spider-Man was earned. Nearly ten years after his debut, we saw the debut of Miles Morales in a feature film. The recently released sequel reminds us why Miles is ideally suited to carry on the mantle of Spider-Man. His first appearance is considered to many as the modern-age grail of grails. As its value continues to grow, fans' interest also does. We tracked it at a high sale of $2,026 for a CGC 9.8 and a raw NM FMV of $551.

#6: THE SICKNESS #1 | UNCIVILIZED COMICS | 2023 | Here's a book that is interesting to see among the rest of the titans on this list. The Sickness is the first issue of a series released just a couple of weeks ago. While all the covers are getting tons of attention, the story of this issue is also generating tons of buzz. The series is set between 1945 and 1955, following two main characters intrigued by an illness that makes people go mad. This black-and-white horror comic has quickly become a ghost, sending the value of this book soaring. Will the popularity hold up for this indy book? We tracked it at a high sale of $25 for a raw copy and an NM FMV of $21.

#5: VOID RIVALS #1 - DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON - SPOILER (1:100) | IMAGE | 2023 | Now that two iconic '80s properties once again sit under the House of Image, the fans are going to see a lot of crazy things coming. Void Rivals was the beginning of that, establishing the shared Energon Universe, inhabited by the Transformers and G.I. Joe characters. While only the first issue has been released so far, this crossover was a massive hit with fandom, especially with the return of Jetfire. The 1:100 variant is also considered a spoiler variant, making it that much more desirable to collectors. We tracked it at a high sale of $247 for a raw copy and an NM FMV of $208. This is the first time we've ever had a 1:100 hit the top row of our weekly MOVERS list. With 48 copies sold, it's impressive to see such a high ratio variant sell so many while maintaining a premium aftermarket value.

#4: SPIDER-MAN #7 - HUMBERTO RAMOS - TOP SECRET SPOILER | MARVEL | 2023 | With the release of EDGE OF THE SPIDER-VERSE 3 just a day away, spoilers have already been circulating the internet. You'll find those spoilers in our coverage of SHE-HULK #3. If you avoided that, there's no reason to spoil it again here. This week's release is set to explore the origin of Spider-Boy and gives us our first piece of information, his identity. While there isn't an immediate recognition of the name (or the face!), this reveal provides even more support for Spider-Boy's longevity. Additionally, comic stores revealed solicitations for a future solo run of Spider-Boy. If you are still a doubter, the evidence is stacking up. It looks like Spider-Boy is here to stay! We tracked it at a high sale of $150 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $33.

#3: SPIDER-MAN 2099 #1 | MARVEL | 1992 | Spider-Man 2099 is still going strong! How many more ways can we say it? Oscar Isaac did an excellent job portraying the futuristic Spider-Man and the leader of the spider society. Spider-Man 2099 was a perfect antithesis to the morals of Miles. One Spider-Man still holds on to the belief that the future can be changed, while the other stands on the side of destiny and accepts their fate. These are huge differentiating core beliefs and are the divisive driving force between Miguel and Miles. We were lucky enough to see the beginning of the battle, but it looks like it is just getting started. Miles and Miguel are still set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Beyond the Spider-Verse film. Get ready for more 2099! We tracked it at a high sale of $210 for a CGC 9.8 and a raw NM FMV of $23.

#2: COYOTES #1 | IMAGE | 2017 | This series debuted in 2017 to little attention. Fast forward to today, and "Selena Gomez and Jordan Peele are developing a series adaptation for Prime Video! The series follows a group of women who take a stand against a legion of werewolves that have been hunting them. The story is a brilliant blend of mythology and modern-day storytelling. Whether picking this up for resale or to read, you are in for a treat. Most lower-priced copies are now gone and have been relisted on the aftermarket for nearly 5x MSRP. This book heated up quickly, and we tracked it at a high sale of $89 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $16.

#1: SHE-HULK #3 | MARVEL | 2004 | NOTE: EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3 - SPIDER-BOY SPOILERS | This may be a product of the market being led astray, the simple act of buying upon a poorly researched Google search or misdirection. In the upcoming release of EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3, it's been leaked that Spider-Boy's real name is BAILEY BRIGGS. Your instinct to search for that name associated with Marvel is common sense and an act everyone performs. In that search, a Bailey Briggs DOES exist in the Marvel universe. In fact, he first appears in this issue of She-Hulk #3... hence its sudden traction. However, this Bailey Briggs is a Hammer Aeronautics engineer who's murdered and returns as a ghost to serve as a witness in his murder trial and then sent to spiritual jail after lying under oath on the stand. Based on this, the two Baileys appear to have little to no connection. Keep in mind Dan Slott also wrote this issue of She-Hulk. So, there could be something intentionally misleading here. We'll have to wait and see. Meanwhile, we tracked it at a high sale of $135 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw VF FMV of $12.

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It looks like Marvel is expanding on their What If...? concept that worked really well as an animated Disney+ series, as they have officially revealed that they are teaming with Penguin Random House's Random House Worlds on some brand new novels. It was just announced by Marvel that they will be developing multiple novels that will feature Spider-Man, Loki, the Moon Knight, and a whole bunch of other characters that you know and love. The What If...? novels will be released sometime in 2024 and will launch with What If... Loki Was Worthy? Marvel's press release for the upcoming What If...? novels can be found below:

"Random House Worlds, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, announced today a collaboration with Marvel Entertainment for an adult novel series (World English) carrying on the classic Marvel tradition of What If...? storytelling. This officially licensed series reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes and allows readers to discover what can happen when the fabric of reality is altered. Set in their own distinct universes in the Multiverse, each book focuses on a unique twist on an iconic Marvel origin story.

The series will launch in 2024 with three titles. The first book in the series is WHAT IF...LOKI WAS WORTHY? A LOKI AND VALKYRIE STORY by Madeleine Roux, publishing on March 12, 2024, followed by WHAT IF...WANDA MAXIMOFF AND PETER PARKER WERE SIBLINGS? A SCARLET WITCH AND SPIDER-MAN STORY by Seanan McGuire, publishing in July 2024, and WHAT IF...MARC SPECTOR WAS A HOST TO VENOM? A MOON KNIGHT AND VENOM STORY by Mike Chen, publishing in October 2024.

Audiobook editions for all novels will be published by Penguin Random House Audio.

About WHAT IF...LOKI WAS WORTHY? A LOKI AND VALKYRIE STORY by Madeleine Roux:
Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes."

What will What If...? Season 2 be about?

In What If...? Season 2, after gathering the Guardians of the Multiverse to stop an Infinity Stone wielding Ultron, The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) comes back to meet new heroes and explore more strange new worlds in the MCU's ever-expanding Multiverse.

"The Watcher was designed to almost be us," What If...? head writer A.C. Bradley explained in an exclusive interview with ComicBook.com earlier this year. "He's us, the audience. He's us, the watchers, as we've been watching the MCU grow and expand these last almost-14 years now. And then even for some of these older folks who grew up reading the comic books, reading these universes. So the whole idea of The Watcher was that as these stories continue, he steps more and more closer, he becomes more real to us, because these stories become so much more to him. They become his language, his cultural touchstones, the way it has for our entire society. And these heroes become, in a way, his friends. He needs to save the multiverse because he can't let this go. He breaks his oath because they matter so much. Something finally matters so much to him that he's forced to break his oath."

"And that was pulling from the comic books," Bradley continued. "In the comic books The Watcher is notorious for saying he won't intervene, and then when he does, it's always for something huge. He doesn't intervene because Reed Richards' car broke down. He intervenes because something huge is coming on the horizon. We just had to figure out what that would be in the Marvel multiverse, and that was the idea of playing with Ultron, who is such a great villain. And now, thanks to Phase Four, he could have the Infinity Gauntlet. You marry Ultron with the Infinity Gauntlet and you have utter devastation."

What If...? season one is exclusively streaming on Disney+. Stay tuned to ComicBook.com for more updates on all of the upcoming What If...? novels as we learn them.

What do you think about all of the announced What If...? books? Are you excited to read Spider-Man, Loki and Moon Knight's new adventures? Let us know in the comments below or by hitting up our writer @NateBrail on Twitter!

The second installment in Tillie Walden's Clementine trilogy is getting a new trailer. Clementine Book Two is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead and follows the 2023 Eisner Award-nominated Clementine Book One. Tillie Walden is an award-winning writer/artist and Vermont's Cartoonist Laureate known for Spinning and On A Sunbeam. Clementine Book Two is coming out in October from Skybound Comet, the original graphic novel imprint from Skybound Entertainment that's aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences, but can also captivate readers of all ages.

ComicBook.com can exclusively reveal the trailer for Clementine Book Two, featuring Clementine, Ricca, and Olivia. After a narrow escape, they may have found a new home on a remote island off the coast of Canada, where they may have found new friends and a new mentor. "Is this what a normal life looks like?" the description reads. "Is it safe to fall in love? But when the island's safety is questioned and a secret is revealed, Clementine has a choice: keep running and save herself - or fight and lose it all!"

The official synopsis for Clementine Book Two reads, "Clementine and her new friends are rescued by an island community led by an enigmatic doctor, Miss Morro, but just as Clementine's scars are finally beginning to heal, she discovers dark secrets that threaten to tear her new life apart. Can Miss Morro be trusted? What about the rest of the islanders? And just how far will Clementine go to protect the ones she loves?"

Comic Book Creators Praise Clementine Book One

Some of the comic book creators to rain praise upon Clementine Book One include Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and Victoria Ying (Hungry Ghost).

"Tillie Walden brings heartfelt and compassionate storytelling to the world of The Walking Dead and the result is one of the most compelling and immersive reads of the year," said Lemire.

"Clementine tells the story of the strength of teens in the brutal world of The Walking Dead. With compelling characters and a powerful narrative, I couldn't put this book down," said Ying.

Clementine Book Two goes on sale Wednesday, October 4th everywhere books are sold, and arrives on digital platforms on Tuesday, October 10th.

There's a nefarious reason behind the reunion between Agatha Harkness and Scarlet Witch. The duo blew up in the pop culture sphere after the success of WandaVision on Disney+, so much that Marvel Studios greenlit a spinoff series starring Kathryn Hahn's character, titled Agatha: Coven of Chaos. With Hahn playing a youthful, energetic version of Agatha on WandaVision, the comics finally got around to updating Agatha to more closely resemble her live-action counterpart in Midnight Suns. Agatha pays her former apprentice Wanda Maximoff a visit in Scarlet Witch Annual #1, but we find out there is an ulterior motive aside from playing catchup.

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Scarlet Witch Annual #1. Continue reading at your own risk.

Scarlet Witch Annual #1 comes from the creative team of Steve Orlando, Carlos Nieto, Tr?ona Farrell, and VC's Cory Petit. Scarlet Witch has been staying pretty busy in the Marvel Universe, from being killed and resurrected in X-Men: The Trial of Magneto, to absorbing the Darkhold and sealing the demon Chthon inside her soul. This has put a target on her back, with various evil entities looking to take advantage of our Avenger. Agatha Harkness has become aware of these threats looming in the shadows, and is taking it upon herself to "protect" Scarlet Witch, in her own special way.

After taking out Necrodamus before he can launch an attack on Scarlet Witch, Agatha goes to meet her at her new Emporium witchcraft shop. The two exchange some small talk before Agatha brings up the topic of Chthon and the Darkhold. Scarlet Witch thinks she's strong enough to take on this burden, while Agatha believes otherwise. The two then have a pretty interesting witch-fight that ends with Agatha conceding defeat. However, that's not where the story truly ends.

Agatha Harkness Makes a Play for the Darkhold

Part of Agatha Harkness' fight against the Scarlet Witch was secretly about gaining access to the Darkhold trapped in Wanda Maximoff's soul. While Scarlet Witch is busy fending off attacks, Agatha slithered her way inside and ripped out Chthon's heart. Scarlet Witch Annual #1 ends with Agatha holding Chthon's heart in victory, but we already have an idea of where the story will continue next.

Scarlet Witch Annual #1 serves as a prelude to Contest of Chaos, a limited series that features Agatha Harkness attempting to reform the Darkhold, and in the process, pitting various Marvel superheroes like Spider-Man and Wolverine against each other in combat.

Agatha Harkness is back in a big way, which could spell trouble for the Marvel Universe. Let us know your thoughts on Scarlet Witch Annual #1 in the comments!

Spoilers for Marvel's Venom #21 will follow! After the previous Venom run made arguably the biggest wrinkle in lore for the Marvel hero, one might think a back to basics version was going to be written. Enter writers Al Ewing and Ram V, the later of whom departed after Venom #17, who have given Eddie Brock a wild and hard sci-fi storyline that makes the King in Black era seem quaint at times. Eddie Brock has found himself traveling across time and space, inhabiting symbiotes through different eras and worlds. Now the fan-favorite anti-hero has gotten a major new look.

As we noted, the new Venom series has been one with wild reveals. After Eddie managed to become unstuck in time and enter the Garden of Time, he's found other versions of himself that are trapped there as well, all forms that he will take on in his life. Brock has been able to find a way back to Earth at the right time but as Venom #21 puts it, he's got some loose ends to tie-up, and that includes getting rid of the other versions of himself that are still running around. Among those is Bedlam, a giant red version of Venom with a mean streak.

Appropriately titled "PAGES 2-19: THEY FIGHT," the issue is almost entirely Eddie Brock and Bedlam throwing down. Having reaniamted his own dead body and turned it into a symbiote of sort, Eddie is able to defeat his foe and then bond the Eddie body symbiote with what remains of Bedlam, creating an all-new Venom form. This version of Venom carries the crimson coloring of Bedlam with the markings of Venom's classic look. The biggest addition naturally is the two extra arms.

Will Venom keep collecting symbiotes and versions of himself to become the best version of Venom yet? Time will tell, but check out the photos of the new Venom form below both from this month's Venom #21 and the next issue, Venom #22. The full solicitation for the issue follows.

VENOM #22
(W) Al Ewing (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Bryan HitchBLAST IN THE PAST! For months, Eddie Brock's consciousness has been displaced in time! You've seen what happens when he's flung himself to the far future of the Marvel Universe - now see what happens when he tries to traverse its past! Face to face with the mysterious FLEXO in the past, the part symbiotes have played in the Marvel U will take a surprising and new turn!
Rated T+
In Shops: Jul 05, 2023
SRP: $3.99

Hot off his live-action debut in Marvel's Werewolf by Night Special Presentation last Halloween, Jack Russell is returning to the land of comics. Wednesday, Marvel announced a new Werewolf by Night comic featuring the eponymous lycanthrope teaming up with Elsa Bloodstone in a horror-tinged adventure. According to the House of Ideas, the story will be an oversized one-shot in both color and black-and-white. The comic is being written by Derek Landy and drawn by Fran Gal?n.

"Certain sections of this stylish supernatural epic will be presented in black and white, reflecting the pair's conflicting moods and unique hunting techniques," Marvel says of the comic. "In the shadows of black-and-white night, Jack Russell races to halt the sacrifice of a young girl at the hands of monsters. Elsa Bloodstone, in all her colorful monster-hunting glory, isn't far behind. But can they put their differences aside long enough to save the day? And what would such a partnership even look like?"

Werewolf by Night and Elsa Bloodstone form an unholy alliance in 'Werewolf by Night' #1, arriving this September. Read more now ? ? https://t.co/lxvgTSi2xX pic.twitter.com/wjbDgcvUPv

-- Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) June 21, 2023

When will Werewolf by Night return to the MCU?

During the events of the special, fans were introduced to monsters and the supernatural side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though an exact project has yet to be announced featuring any of the characters, Marvel producer Stephen Broussard confirmed with us earlier this year they'd return in some shape, way, or form in the future.

"Well, I will say that we're starting to introduce some cool characters that are in the darker side, the more monster side and the supernatural and the occult in a very organic way as you're seeing these character pop up," Broussard said at the press junket for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. "I think in very organic ways, it feels like there could be ways to continue those stories in ways that feel very fresh and new and keeping our toe in that horror side of things."

How to watch Werewolf by Night

Since Werewolf by Night didn't receive a theatrical release, the "Special Presentation," as Marvel Studios calls it, was lumped in with the rest of the television shows the outfit produced for Disney+. As such, Werewolf by Night is available to watch exclusively on Disney+ and nowhere else.

Spider-Man's origin story gets a drastic change in the first issue of Ultimate Invasion. The limited series comes from the superstar team of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Bryan Hitch, and has already revealed how it will eventually lead to the formation of a new Ultimate Universe. There still not a lot known about Ultimate Invasion, aside from The Maker - the evil Reed Richards from the Ultimate Universe - serving as the main antagonist, and the reformation of the Illuminati. Thankfully, the release of the first issue sets up the main plot, while also tossing in some curveballs in regards to Peter Parker's Spider-Man.

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Ultimate Invasion #1. Continue reading at your own risk.

Ultimate Invasion #1 comes from the creative team of Jonathan Hickman, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Alex Sinclair, and VC's Joe Caramagna. The main story follows The Maker's escape from his imprisonment and the Illuminati's race to catch up with him as the villain steals various artifacts throughout the Marvel 616 Universe. The thinking is he's creating a device in order to travel back to his home universe, and The Maker even makes a stop to ask Miles Morales if he wants to join him.

After Miles passes on the invitation, the Illuminati catches up with Maker just as he teleports away to what we believe is the Ultimate Universe. However, that universe was called Earth-1610, and Ultimate Invasion #1 ends with an epilogue featuring young versions of Peter Parker and Liz Allen on Earth-6160. Peter and Liz are on a field trip to see an Isotope Genome Accelerator, which helped create the spider that turned Peter Parker into the Amazing Spider-Man. But instead of biting Peter, a man smacks the spider down before it can bite him. Of course, the man that stopped Peter Parker from becoming Spider-Man is known other than The Maker.

Jonathan Hickman Relaunches the Ultimate Universe

Once Ultimate Invasion comes to a close, it will lead to the revival of the Ultimate Universe. Once Ultimate Invasion is over, Jonathan Hickman will team with artist Stefano Caselli for Ultimate Universe #1.

"What made the Ultimate Universe originally really interesting was that it was a reflection of the world outside your window, in the moment that you were living in. What does it look like in the world we're living in now?" Hickman said in a press release. "It's kind of shocking how much the world has changed in that period of time. The idea of what it would be like to see the genesis of super heroes in a brand-new world is a really fascinating exercise."

"You don't ever have to have read any of the Ultimate Universe to enjoy this," Hitch added. "There's some great comics in there, but this doesn't need you to be familiar with that stuff. You just need to get in on page one and enjoy this because the story takes you where you need to go."

According to Marvel, Ultimate Universe #1 will "introduce readers to this new line" which will kick off with "an array of brand-new hard-hitting series" and serve once again as a fresh starting point for a new generation of readers. "Prepare to see your favorite characters redefined for today's world," the press release teases. "Stay tuned in the coming months for more information about this exciting new universe crafted by some of today's greatest comic book visionaries."