Industry News, Collectibles-related articles & Announcements
4 Jan 2021
Ian Rankin: Comics are a 'gateway drug to novels and storytelling'
Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin admitted he grew up stealing notepads from school to scribble stories in and described the Beano and others comics as a 'gateway drug' for literature.
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The Simpsons to give Comic Book Guy a totally awesome origin story
The Simpsons is finally giving Comic Book Guy an origin story and it could be the best. idea. everrrrr. The character, who is voiced by Hank Azaria, and has become a fan favourite over his 32 seasons ...
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What's Up South Texas!: Man shares love of comic books with South Side community
One South Side man is passionate about keeping his love for comic books alive in the community. Pete Contero, owner of Collectors Authority, has been in business for over 24 years. ''My brother-in-law ...
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X-Men: How the Age of Apocalypse Made Storm a STONE-COLD Killer
In almost any version of the Marvel Universe, Storm seems destined to become one of the X-Men's greatest members. While the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe has given birth to some of the most ...
Read more1 Jan 2021
Allegheny Health Network salutes nurses with Marvel comic
Nurses are often lauded as the heroes of the COVID-19 front lines. Now there's a Marvel comic book illustrating their adventures. Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network worked with Marvel Comics ...
Read more1 Jan 2021
Comic Book Review - Sentinel Issue #5: Kazana The Slayer
Kazana The Slayer... The team of Alan Holloway and Ed Doyle are back with Issue #5 of their independent comic Sentinel. This time the creative duo take us on a fantasy jaunt into a story from Doyle's ...
Read more1 Jan 2021
Jared Leto Open To Returning As The Joker After Zack Snyder's Justice League
Jared Leto admits that he's open to sticking around as the DCEU's Joker following his impending return in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
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Earth-Two: 10 Things You Didn't Know About All Star Comics
All Star Comics gave fans a first look at some of the heroes and tropes that would come to define the modern era of DC.
Read more29 Dec 2020
What's Behind the Overwhelming Negative Response to Wonder Woman 1984?
Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 1984 debuted, in theaters and on HBO Max, on Christmas Day. The mostly lukewarm critical reviews, and the real-time audience reaction it received, gave us a glimpse of what ...
Read more29 Dec 2020
Durban writer and illustrator receives international award for King Shaka comic
The book, released in the United States in 2018 and titled Shaka Legend of the Warrior Prince received great reviews from the New York Journal of Books and The Wall Street Journal and was released in ...
Read more29 Dec 2020
Future State: When Does DC's New Era Begin?
To kick off 2021, DC's Future State will jump into the possible futures of characters like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans.
Read more29 Dec 2020
DC is planning to release up to six superhero movies a year
DC Films has unveiled its future film schedule plans, announcing that up to six superhero titles could be released per year.
Read more28 Dec 2020
‘Just Breathtaking’: Highest-Graded Copy of 1940’s ‘Batman’ No. 1 Heads to Auction in January
Joker and Catwoman make their debuts in this newly discovered, near-mint copy of the Dark Knight’s first solo title
Read more28 Dec 2020
Comic Books Carrying CGC Grades Lead Comics Lead January Comics & Comic Art Auction
Nearly all of the top comic books offered in Heritage Auctions’ Jan. 14-17 Comics & Comic Art Auction carry CGC grades.
Read more28 Dec 2020
Brand New High Grade CGC Graded Silver Age Marvels in Pedigree Comics' January Grand Auction
Pedigree Comics' upcoming January auction will feature a near-complete low to mid-grade run of Avengers from #1 through #130 plus a high grade consignment of Silver and Bronze Age Marvels and DC's.
Read more28 Dec 2020
CGC Average Market Capitalization (CGCAMC): 2020 – 2015 – 2010
Would you rather have all the CGC graded copies of Amazing Fantasy #15 or Action Comics #1? Action #1 is certainly worth more, but there are more copies of Amazing Fantasy #15. Don’t worry – we’ll do the math for you for the Top 25 comics by CGCAMC.
Read more28 Dec 2020
Remembering Stan Lee: The comic writer who revolutionised Hollywood superhero cinema
Stan Lee was born on December 28 and breathed his last in 2018. His loss is deeply felt when he no longer appears in the cameos in Marvel films.
Read more28 Dec 2020
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 4 review: Apocalyptic doom merges with angsty teen drama for witch's final outing
Just when you think Chilling Adventures of Sabrina may have exhausted its use of doomsday-worthy threats, Part Four comes along, bringing teen witch Sabrina Spellman ( Kiernan Shipka ), her friends, ...
Read more28 Dec 2020
Comic Book Preview - Jinny Hex Special #1
Jinny Hex heads up her first solo title this Tuesday with the release of Jinny Hex Special #1, and we have the official preview for you here; check it out... NEW-VILLAIN ALERT: THREE-EYED JACK! Jinny ...
Read more27 Dec 2020
'We Can Be Heroes' Review: Robert Rodriguez's Genial Homemade Kiddie Superhero Flick for Netflix
Robert Rodriguez famously made his first feature, ''El Mariachi'' (1993), for $7,000, and in the years since he's made a point, rather charmingly, of staying in touch with that DIY ...
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