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This post contains spoilers for "Black Adam."

DC's "Black Adam" props up Teth-Adam (Dwayne Johnson) as an unconventional super-powered being who reluctantly winds up in a position to protect the modern world from evil. Despite his undefined stance on heroism, Teth-Adam teams up with the Justice Society to stop the Intergang from acquiring a crown of primordial power connected to the demon champion, Sabbac. After Intergang's leader, Ishmael (Marwan Kenzari), manipulates events to trigger the rebirth of Sabbac in his host body, Black Adam and the Justice Society of America attempt to fight this super-powered, awakened demon who seems to be powerful beyond measure. The battle is rife with hurdles, but dogged determination and sacrifice allow Teth-Adam and the others to overpower and kill Sabbac. 

There are several differences between "Black Adam" and its comics storyline, including the details of Teth-Adam's origins and the origins of the Jsa members. The...

DC Comics "Justice Society of America" #2, available December 27, 2022 is written by Geoff Johns and illiustrated by Mikel Janin, with variant covers by Yanick Paquette, Janin and Tom Raney:

"...'Huntress' has arrived in the present day, but the 'Justice Society of America' are not what she remembers. 

"Can she get to the bottom of what's happened to the world's first superhero team? Will the helmet of 'Fate' hold the answers Huntress seeks?..."

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Geoffrey Thorne is very detail-oriented. That helps explain the density of Green Lantern #1, his new book bringing the Green Lantern Corps into the Infinite Frontier era.

“I apologized to Dexter [Soy, one of his creative partners on Green Lantern] and to Tom Raney [his art partner on Future State: Green Lantern],” Thorne tells us in an interview about the new run, “because the first things they had to draw that I wrote had a cast of thousands.” But it works: the new book launches with Lanterns from several corps accompanied by a veritable who’s who of DC’s cosmic stable standing in a smoking pile on Oa.

Thorne comes to the book in a period of great transition; for the Green Lantern Corps, which has to deal with a new intergalactic government for the first time, throwing their role as the galaxy’s self-appointed police force into disarray. For the characters – Keli Quintanela’s Teen Lantern, the 11-year-old with a bootleg (?) Oan power gauntlet...

Chantal Thuy has successfully shapeshifted into a series regular for Season 4 of The CW’s Black Lightning, where she since season 1 has recurred as metahuman Grace Choi.

“Chantal Thuy embodies the character of Grace Choi,” showrunner Salim Akil said in a statement. “I am sure our Black Lightning fans knew, especially those who follow the Grace and Anissa relationship storyline, that having Chantal join as a series regular was only a matter of time. I am elated to finally welcome her officially to the team.”

More from TVLineTV's Big Cast Changes!Black Lightning: What Threats Will Haunt the Pierces...

It’s somehow almost 2021, which means the DC Universe is about to enter its Future State, the big two month crossover that kicks off the new year by pausing its regular line, and diving deep into the wild, varied timelines and parallel universes for new angles from fresh creators. And we are happy to have your exclusive first look at the February covers and solicitations for the Justice League family of books.

Since half the fun of solicits is trying to piece together what’s happening in the book from the 50 words and a cover, we decided to engage in some wild, semi-informed speculation on what might be coming from DC’s event.

Let’s get right to it: Future State has a very strong Seven Soldiers of Victory vibe.

The original Seven Soldiers were briefly a superteam from the ’40s, brought back sporadically whenever a comic needed a nostalgia boost,...

Marvel Comics' "Wolverine" #3, available July 22, 2020, is written by Ben Percy and illustrated by Adam Kubert, Gerardo Zaffino, with covers by Greg Hildebrandt, Adam Kubert and Tom Raney:

"...the 'Flower Cartel' and the 'Pale Girl' seem to be one step ahead of 'Wolverine', but he has a plan. It's a risky gamble that will take him into the heart of a larger criminal conspiracy even as it puts many 'mutie' lives at risk..."

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With one of Marvel’s first big story arcs to be rolled out next year, Iron Man 2020, still being months away from kicking off, you’d naturally think we’d run out of things to talk about. But instead, it’s proven to be the latest exciting theme for the House of Ideas to run with for a wave of variant covers.

Just yesterday, we showed you some kick-ass redesigns for some of the publisher’s most popular icons, and the fun hasn’t stopped there. After feasting our eyes on some truly sweet looking alternate takes on Spider-Man, Elektra, Black Cat and Doctor Doom, yet another batch has been thrown our way.

Like those presented before, you can expect to find these variants on shelves beginning in December. I think I’m most partial to the Miles Morales and Venom reimaginings in this particular gallery, though you may identify other favorites of your own.

Jim Dandy Jul 22, 2019

Secrets of Sinister House takes us back to Red Rain Batman just in time for Halloween.

Fifth weeks are odd beasts in the comics world. They throw off the natural rhythm of comic publishing, with one book every two or four weeks, and end up stacking some months ane leaving others barren. Fortunately, comic companies have found fun and creative ways to deal with them. Like having Bill Sienkiewicz ink a John Romita Jr. drawing of Vampire Batman from Red Rain chasing down a possibly envampired Joker.

Secrets of Sinister House is, like all of DC's seasonal anthology books, 80 pages of short stories, in and out of continuity, with mix and match creative teams that let us get introduced to some new creators and duck back into favorite continuities. Included in this anthology are:

- Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque telling a story with the above-mentioned...

Known for his Emmy-winning roles playing curmudgeons, ranging from Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Carl in the Pixar film Up, actor Ed Asner's true character is that of a philanthropist and loving father who shared his passion for comic books with his children.

Earlier this year, the legendary actor and founders Matt and Navah Asner opened The Ed Asner Family Center, to offer a host of programs, classes and therapy dedicated to promoting self-confidence in differently abled individuals. They plan to open in their new location in November.

On Oct. 17, Heritage Auctions is hosting The Ed Asner Family Center Original Comic Art Charity Auction at Ha.com/Asner. Today’s leading comic book artists, including Kevin Nowlan, Alex Ross, Jim Lee and more, have donated high-profile work for the online auction.

“The Asner family have always been comic book fans,” said Matt Asner, Ed Asner’s...

This March is Marvel's Venom variant month, and thanks to Cbr we have a look at the first four covers in the series. We've seen the symbiote attach itself to plenty of different characters over the years of course, but here we have "Venomized" versions of the all-new Wolverine, Amadeus Cho's Hulk, Steve Rogers, and finally Squirrel Girl's little pal, Tippy-Toe. The covers feature artwork by Francesco Mattina (All-New Wolverine #18), Tom Raney (Captain America: Steve Rogers #13), Mike Choi (Totally Awesome Hulk #17), and Kate Leth (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #18).  ...

New York Comic Con has once again rushed by in a giant, fun, crazy blur, and although I didn’t get to nearly all the things I was hoping to, I did have a rockin’ time and see some really cool things I can share.

The first of these were a few great panels I landed seats for, including, as is my tradition, the Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles panel. If you don’t know I love the current Tmnt, then what are you, new here? But seriously, I love it. And each panel I have gone to brings something new and different.

This panel (with Andrea Romano (voice director), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw), Kevin Michael Richardson (The Shredder), Greg Cipes (Mikey), Rob Paulsen (Donnie), and Ciro Nieli (Executive Producer)) was particularly fun, because one of the things they did was a live read of episode #420, “The Super Shredder,” which...

Sneak Peek Marvel Comics' "Scarlet Witch" #1, available December 9, 2015, written by James Robinson and illustrated by Vanessa Del Rey, with covers by David Aja, Kevin Wada, Bill Sienkiewicz and Tom Raney:

"...witchcraft is broken. And the 'Scarlet Witch' is the only one who can fix it. Her globetrotting quest to repair the magical forces across the Marvel Universe begins!

"From the back alleys of Manhattan, to the serene Greek Isles, to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, the Witch is there -- solving magical crimes and investigating all things weird.

"But as 'Wanda' begins to piece witchcraft back together -- an even more important question arises: who is the mastermind who broke it in the first place?..."

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Sneak Peek Marvel Comics' "Scarlet Witch" #1, available December 9, 2015, written by James Robinson and illustrated by Vanessa Del Rey, with covers by David Aja, Kevin Wada, Bill Sienkiewicz and Tom Raney:

"...'Witchcraft' is broken. And the 'Scarlet Witch' is the only one who can fix it.

"Her globetrotting quest to repair the magical forces across the 'Marvel Universe' begins.

"From the back alleys of Manhattan, to the serene Greek Isles...

"...to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, the Witch is there -- solving magical crimes and investigating all things weird.

"But as 'Wanda' begins to piece witchcraft back together -- an even more important question arises: who is the mastermind who broke it in the first place?..."

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Witchcraft is broken. And the Scarlet Witch is the only one who can fix it. Her globetrotting quest to repair the magical forces across the Marvel Universe begins this December in Scarlet Witch #1, from Eisner Award winning writer James Robinson – who is joined by a rotating crew of some of the industry’s hottest creators including Vanesa Del Rey, Marco Rudy, Steve Dillon, Javier Pulido, Marguerite Sauvage, Annie Wu, Tula Lotay, Joelle Jones, Chris Visions and more to chronicle the ongoing adventures of Wanda Maximoff.

From the back alleys of Manhattan, to the serene Greek Isles, to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, the Witch is there – solving magical crimes and investigating all things weird. But as Wanda begins to piece witchcraft back together – an even more important question arises: who is the mastermind who broke it in the first place? Find out this December as the magical journey begins...

I’ve said before that, despite liking to attend all flavors of fandom and comics conventions, including (clearly) the media guest-focused cons, I really love Baltimore Comic Con because it has stayed so focused on comics and comics creators. I’m happy to report that this has not changed.

I had a great time in Baltimore this year, doing some of the things that make me happiest at comic cons, like walking the exhibit hall and wandering Artist Alley to see what new things old friends are up to, meet folks whose work I know but whom I’ve never chatted with, and flip through the work of creators I haven’t ever encountered before. Amongst the fun things I discovered were this nifty accordion-style comic by Christa Cassano and Dean Haspiel; a gorgeous limited edition coloring book by Charles Vess, whose work I’ve loved for a long time...

Ultimate X-Men #7-9 (2001)

Written by Mark Millar

Pencils by Adam Kubert (7-8), Tom Raney (9)

Inks by Art Thibert, Scott Hanna (9)

Colors by Richard Isanove (7), Jc (8), Transparency Digital (9)

Published by Marvel Comics

In his second arc on Ultimate X-Men, title “Return to Weapon X”, writer Mark Millar decides to not make everything about Wolverine and gives readers an in-depth look at the Ultimate Weapon X program. The Weapon X program in the Ultimate Universe is a blacker than black ops group where Shield uses mutants for deep cover and wetwork missions while experimenting on them and torturing them to make them more docile participants in these attacks, which are often on countries with “illegal genetic” material or technology. (Even if these issues have little too much bodily fluid humor and semi-dated pop culture references, Millar is a good at writing political doublespeak.) Millar and artists Adam Kubert and Tom Raney...

To celebrate the legends birthday, some local creators and the Shmaltz Brewing Company teamed up for the “2nd Annual King Kirby Birthday Party” which featured an impressive list of comic creators, such as Steve Niles, Andy Lanning, Ron Marz, Lee Moder, Paul Harding, Tom Raney, Joe Staton, Mark McKenna, Steve Orlando, Nikkol Jelenic and many more. (Click Here For More) “Proceeds from the event went to “the Hero Initiative and the Kirby4Heroes”, The ticket cost was $20 and included “five samples of Shmaltz beers, a complimentary glass, a piece of Kirby birthday cake, and a chance at door prizes.” There was also “a silent auction of special comic items donated by creators.” For more information check out the Facebook Event Page: King Kirby Birthday Party at Shmaltz Brewing Company "The Hero Initiative is a publicly supported not-for-profit corporation that provides a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid,...

Pop culture junkies are in for a treat this weekend as Fan Expo Dallas rolls out the red carpet for Dallas Comic Con's annual Fan Days. Dozens of actors and artists from several different iconic television shows, movies, and comic books will be in attendance meeting and greeting their enthusiastic fans. Let's not forget the multitudes of vendors providing the masses with the opportunity to get their hands on hard-to-find items and merchandise. At the risk of sounding cliche, there really is something for everyone at Dallas Comic Con's Fan Days. 

Actors participating in Dallas Comic Con's Fan Days for 2014 include familiar faces from across the geek spectrum. Lord of the Rings fans can participate in a mini-reunion between Hobbits with Sean Astin and Elijah Wood. The Goonies prove they never say die as Astin is joined by his comrades and Lost Boys hunter Corey Feldman and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom...

A new arc begins following the events of “First Contact.” The worlds of Batman and Superman come to an explosive clash as something terrible happens to the World’s Finest team, and a Dark Knight who is not quite himself must team up with Lois Lane to find a missing Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Selina Kyle encounters a person of amazing strength who has no idea who he is. Batman/Superman #12 Written by Greg Pak Pencils by Tom Raney Cover by Jae Lee...

I know we’re never supposed to judge a book by its cover, but we do whether consciously or not, and I certainly did with this one. Just look at it: a semi-naked woman with a piece of cloth barely covering her lady parts, squatting(!), with the title “Monster Massacre” overhead. It’s like an 80s hair metal band cover for an album of songs about drinking behind the bleachers, staying out past curfew and not doing your homework – the stench of adolescence is unfortunately all over this anthology of short comics based around monsters.

Which isn’t to say it’s all bad – put your best foot forward as they say, and this book does just that with a classic comic by legends Jack Kirby and Joe Simon called The Angel of Death. It’s about a small town menaced by a monster in the night and has smatterings...

Titan Comics has jumped into the comic scene with many a sci-fi and fantasy series, earning a spotlight on our ten upcoming hot projects, bringing back Dave Elliott’s A1 anthology, as well as B-movie sci-fi anthology It Came! and a Devil May Cry tie-in series. Add to the list Monster Massacre, a new graphic novel series headed up by Dave Elliott that is not short on talent. Names include Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Ron Marz, Andy Kuhn, Dave Dorman, Mark A. Nelson, Tom Raney and a ton more.

Titan Comics and Atomeka are pleased to announce the release of the first volume of a brand-new graphic novel series, Monster Massacre – a Sf and fantasy anthology headed up by A1 creator Dave Elliott and starring the greatest comics talent: past, present and future! Monster Massacre is an epic, heart attack inducing, spanky new graphic anthology series for fans of science fiction,...

There's one word that gets our hearts racing like few others, and that word is "monster" so when we heard about Monster Massacre, an epic, heart attack-inducing new anthology series for fans of science fiction, fantasy, big monsters, and all-out mayhem, of course we had to share.

From the Press Release:

Titan Comics and Atomeka are pleased to announce the release of the first volume of their brand new graphic novel series Monster Massacre – a sci-fi and fantasy anthology headed up by A1 creator Dave Elliott and starring the greatest comics talent: past, present, and future!

Hitting book stores on September 11, 2013, Monster Massacre Vol. 1 showcases 10 stories from some of the greatest comics talent:

• From the creators of Captain America a Classic Joe Simon and Jack Kirby horror story The Greatest Horror Of The All from Black Cat Mystery!

• Monster Punch, starring Ira Gerschwin: Monster Fighter by Andy Kuhn (Firebreather, Tmnt)!

• Hitch,...

Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Andy Kuhn, Dave Dorman, Alex Horley, Mark A Nelson, and Sami Basri to name just a few, are coming to Titan Comics in September 2013.

Titan Comics and Atomeka will release the first volume of the sci-fi and fantasy anthology Monster Massacre, headed up by Dave Elliott, which includes 10 stories from comic’s best.

“Garry Leach and myself created Monster Massacre for those who wanted their comics less ‘grim and gritty’ and more ‘sexy fun and crazy adventure,’ Dave Elliott said. “Whether you like your action-packed comics high-brow or low-brow, we’ve got you covered!”

Straight from the press release, here’s the rundown of stories in volume one with preview images and cover below.

• From the creators of Captain America a Classic Joe Simon and Jack Kirby horror story The Greatest Horror Of The All from Black Cat Mystery!

• Monster Punch, starring Ira Gerschwin: Monster Fighter by Andy Kuhn (Firebreather,...

• Introducing The Hunted, spinning directly out of this month’s Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1! • Featuring the New 52 gallery of space heroes: The Star Rovers, Star Hawkins, Space Cabbie, Tom Tomorrow, Captain K’Rot, and Star Ranger! • Also introducing Jediah Caul, a disgraced Green Lantern stripped of his power ring, who is hunted for sport on a televised reality show! • Larfleeze steals the spotlight in his first ongoing series of backup stories! What happens when Larfleeze, the ultimate hoarder, is robbed...of everything! Threshold Exclusive Preview by Threshold #1 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Tom Raney Backup story art by Scott Kolins Cover by Howard Porter and John Dell 1:100 Variant cover by Kenneth Rocafort...

Captain Carrot will return to DC Comics in Threshold. The fan-favourite character will be reimagined for Keith Giffen and Tom Raney's new cosmic title. Giffen has confirmed that Captain K'Rot, who was revealed in the solicitation for the third issue, is a new version of the anthropomorphic Superman analogue. "Every book needs a borderline psychotic, booze-swilling, whore-mongering rabbit. I mean, (more)...

Comic: Avengers Vs X-Men: Consequences #1 & #2

Written By: Kieron Gillen

Pencils By: Tom Raney #1 & Steve Kurth#2

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: Out Now In Stores & Digital Download (Via Comixology)

I didn’t jump onto reviewing this mini series last week because my ill feelings on the mess that was Avengers vs X-Men was too fresh and I think my knee jerk reaction to AvX: Consequences would be to dislike it. That being said, Issue #1 of Consequences was okay. Starting with Wolverine taking his pupils to Wakanda to help but being kicked out due to the struggling people of the recently all but destroyed city not taking too kindly to mutant seemed an obvious beginning. This of course just felt like another fight brewing between heroes waiting to happen but instead we shift focus.

Jumping to Scott Summers, who’s locked up in an undisclosed prison and learning he’s going to...

DC Comics has announced Threshold from New York Comic Con. Keith Giffen will write the new ongoing series set in DC's cosmic realm and split into two storylines. The first, 'The Hunted', will be illustrated by Tom Raney. It spins out of Green Lantern: New Guardians #1 and will feature the Omega Men, Blue Beetle, Star Hawkins, the original Starfire, Space Ranger, Space Cabbie and a new Green Lantern named Jediah Caul. The second title will feature art by Scott Kolins, and centres around orange lantern Larfleeze. "There's always going (more)...

After the biggest comic event of the year comes to its stunning conclusion, the Marvel Universe is left reeling—enter Avengers Vs. X-Men: Consequences. This powerful weekly five issue limited series from acclaimed writer Kieron Gillen (Uncanny X-Men, upcoming Iron Man) and five of the most dynamic artists in the industry shows just what happens to the Marvel Universe after the dust settles from Avengers Vs. X-Men. Who will survive? Can the Avengers and X-Men ever peacefully co-exist again? And what is the fate of Cyclops? The answers arrive here! Click on the preview pages below to view the full-size versions. Avengers Vs. X-men: Consequences #1 Written by Kieron Gillen Pencils by Tom Raney Cover by Patrick Zircher Don’t miss out on the first chapter of the limited series event of the fall in Avengers Vs. X-Men: Consequences #1, on sale October 10th in comic shops everywhere, on the Marvel Comics app,...

After the biggest comic event of the year comes to its stunning conclusion, the Marvel Universe is left reeling—enter Avengers Vs. X-Men: Consequences. This powerful weekly five issue limited series from acclaimed writer Kieron Gillen (Uncanny X-Men, upcoming Iron Man) and five of the most dynamic artists in the industry shows just what happens to the Marvel Universe after the dust settles from Avengers Vs. X-Men. Who will survive? Can the Avengers and X-Men ever peacefully co-exist again? And what is the fate of Cyclops? The answers arrive here!

Don’t miss out on the first chapter of the limited series event of the fall in Avengers Vs. X-Men: Consequences #1, on sale October 10th in comic shops everywhere, on the Marvel Comics app, and the all-new Marvel Comics webstore.

Avx: Consequences #1 (AUG120569)

Written by Kieron Gillen

Art by Tom Raney

Cover by Patrick Zircher

Foc—09/17/12, On-Sale—10/10/12...

12 issues of a DC Comics title can mean only one thing: the anticipated annual. Superman Annual #1delivers two times the action and drama we get on a monthly basis from the Man of Steel. It's an exceptional sci-fi laced one-shot that leaves questions unanswered and plenty of opportunity for future encounters with the villain of the story. 

In Superman Annual #1, our Kryptonian hero coming face to face with alien super power Helspont. The intergalactic villain comes to Earth to assassinate members of his own Daemonite which took up residence on our planet and lost sight of their original mission. At the same time, Helspont recruits special operatives to target super heroes for extermination. 

Writer Fabian Nicieza does a fantastic job adapting Scott Lobdell's script to the printed page. The story is complex and engaging. He uses the extra pages of the book to reveal the back story of Helspont...

On Sunday, August 12th 2012, the comic book industry lost another legend in artist Joe Kubert. Though not as well known outside the geek community for his work, Kubert is nonetheless a pioneer in the business. With a long running career stretching almost as far back as what many refer to as the Golden Age of Comics. Kubert is best known for his work in the late 50’s and the 60’s for DC Comics with characters including Hawkman, Tarzan, The Viking Prince and the war stories of “G.I. Combat” featuring Sgt. Rock and the Haunted Tank. In the 1960’s he and his wife Muriel moved to Dover, NJ and founded the Kubert School of Art, while raising their five children. Though he slowed on his art duties for comics he was a fixture at the school and his work has influenced many. Notable alumni from the school include Shane Davis (Superman: Earth One,...

In an interview with Comic Book Resources, writer Kieron Gillen has talked in detail about his five part miniseries, Avengers Vs. X-Men: Consequences. This will be released weekly in October, and Tom Raney, Mark Brooks, Steve Kurth and Dale Eaglesham have all signed up to handle the artwork on the series (the fifth artist has yet to be revealed). Marvel often release these epilogue style books after a big event, but judging from the comments below, this one will be far more essential a purchase - especially when it's in the hands of the brilliant writer of titles like Uncanny X-Men and Journey Into Mystery. "One Team Wins. One Team Loses. Everybody Pays." On What To Expect From Avengers Vs. X-Men: Consequences: 'AvX' is a complete story told over 12 issues and you get closure, but because it's the Marvel Universe there's always a lot of other stuff you want to explore.

• Hulk continues to Stay Angry in Jason Aaron’s highly anticipated new story arc! • To do so, the green goliath picks some fights...on the ocean floor and in space!!! • Sea Monsters! Russian Super-soldiers! The Angriest Hulk Yet! Stay Angry, True Believers! Click on the preview pages below to view the full-size versions. The Incredible Hulk #10 Written by Jason Aaron Pencils by Tom Raney Cover by Shane Davis...

DC Comics' "Suicide Squad" #6, available February 8, 2012, is written by Adam Glass and illustrated by Tom Raney, with a cover by Paul Renaud :

"...after causing a prison riot while escaping an 'escape-proof' penitentiary, 'Harley Quinn' is back on the loose!

"The race is on as 'Deadshot' -- leading an all-new 'Suicide Squad' -- tracks his former teammate, while Harley hunts the love of her life: the 'Joker'..."

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DC Comics' "Suicide Squad" #6, available February 8, 2011, is written by Adam Glass, with illustrations by Tom Raney and a cover by Paul Renaud :

"...'The Hunt For Harley Quinn' starts here. After causing a prison riot and escaping an 'escape-proof" supervillain penitentiary, ' 'Harley Quinn' is on the loose. The race is on as 'Deadshot' -- leading an all-new 'Suicide Squad' -- tracks his former teammate as Harley hunts the love of her life: the 'Joker'..."

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We hold in our hands the covers for DC Comics this February. As a child of four can plainly see, these comics have been hermetically sealed in a Cgc 9.9 slab, and they’ve been kept in a #2 mayonnaise jar under a giant stack of returned copies of Holy Terror since noon today.

What do we have worth noting? The new look of Darkseid, and we’re far enough into the new 52 books that it’s time for Batman to start crossing over in all of them. Plus Mara Jade, the red-haired assassin who fell in love with her blond-haired man she was sent to kill– oh, I’m sorry, that’s from Star Wars. This is Mera in a jade outfit. Our mistake.

Shall we? Surely!

As usual, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.

Justice League #6

Written by Geoff Johns

Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

1:...

We hold in our hands the covers for DC Comics this December. As a child of four can plainly see, these envelopes have been hermetically sealed. They’ve been kept in a #2 mayonnaise jar under Wikipedia’s porch since noon today.

Shall we? Surely!

As usual, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.

Justice League #4

Written by Geoff Johns

Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

1:25 Variant cover by Andy Kubert

1:200 B&W Variant cover by Jim Lee

On sale December 21 • 40 pg, Fc, $3.99 Us • Rated T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 Us

Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.

The superstar team of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee continue the origin of the Justice League as The World’s Greatest Heroes face the might of Apokolips – and find aid in an unlikely hero, as Cyborg is created!

Plus, Andy Kubert...

Avengers Academy #19 Fear Itself Tie-in The students of Avengers Academy are trapped within their school, stalked by The Worthy! Their only hope against such awesome power is to destroy the Infinite Mansion...but unless they can find a way out, they'll die with it! Experience the year’s biggest event through the series that ComicBookResources.com calls “a fantastic addition to Marvel’s canon, and one worthy of the name Avengers.” Written by Christos Gage Penciled by Tom Raney Cover by Billy Tan 32 Pgs./Rated T+ …$2.99 On Sale September 14...

This June, revenge comes hammering home in Avengers Academy #15, from the acclaimed creative team of Christos Gage and Tom Raney.

One of the mysterious Worthy has Hank Pym at the top of his hit list and he’s about to bring the fury of Fear Itself crashing down on Marvel’s heroes-in-training! But are Mettle, Hazmat, Veil and the rest of the students of Avengers Academy capable of saving their mentor and the Marvel Universe?

Practiced or not, these rookies are about to get their first taste of real combat but some of them might just feel a bit too at home on the battlefield! There’s no class and no quarter given when Fear Itself strikes Marvel’s next – and possibly last – generation of heroes this June, only in Avengers Academy #15!

Avengers Academy #15

Written by Christos Gage

Penciled by Tom Raney

Cover by Billy Tan

Rated A …$2.99

On Sale This June!

Marvel Comics has released a teaser for the 'Fear Itself' tie-in Avengers Academy #15. Written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Tom Raney, the issue sees the Academy's students attempt to protect mentor Hank Pymm from the mysterious Worthy. "Ever since I started Avengers Academy I've looked forward to the kids getting involved in a big event, because this is how superheroes (more)...

Here’s the first look at Incredible Hulks #612, from the gamma-powered creative team of Greg Pak, Scott Reed, Tom Raney, and Brian Chin. This issue kicks off Dark Son, the epic tale of Hulk’s vengeful progeny that will shake the Jade Giant’s universe to the very core!

Incredible Hulks #612 finds Bruce Banner reeling from the fallout of World War Hulks, and a galaxy away, Hiro-Kala, the mysterious son of the Hulk, takes this opportunity to prepare his fiery vengeance on his long lost family members. Brace yourself for a family reunion like no other in Incredible Hulks #612!

Incredible Hulks #612 (JUL100594)

Incredible Hulks #612 Super Hero Squad Variant (JUL100595)

Earth Story Written by Greg Pak

K’ai Story Written by Greg Pak & Scott Reed

Penciled by Tom Raney & Brian Chin

Cover by Carlo Pagulayan

Super Hero Squad Variant Cover by Leonel Castellani

Rated A …$3.99

Foc – 8/12/10, On-Sale – 9/1/10...

There was a time when just having one Incredible Hulk yelling, "Smash," was more than enough to satiate comic lovers' lust for unwonton destruction and chaos. But, those days are over. The Incredible Hulks reign supreme at Marvel. And, if that's not enough, Hulk's son Hiro-Kala is on the loose. Did anyone read World War Hulk? How did the name "Hiro" become a part of Hulk's son's name? In a new story arc entitled Dark Son (I'm sure you can figure out where this is going) Hulk’s vengeful progeny will reek havoc on the Jade Giant’s universe. Incredible Hulks #612 finds Bruce Banner reeling from the fallout of World War Hulks, and a galaxy away, Hiro-Kala, the mysterious son of the Hulk, takes this opportunity to prepare his fiery vengeance on his long lost family members. The creative team includes Greg Pak, Scott Reed, Tom Raney, and Brian Chin.

Marvel has released a partial cover image of its forthcoming Siege: Fallen one-shot. The image shows a blacked out figure being lowered to the ground by a collection of hands that appear to belong to Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow and Mr Fantastic. The one-shot was originally announced in April's solicitations with almost no information beyond its title. The issue - the final title of which is yet to be revealed - will be illustrated by Tom Raney (Dark Reign: Hawkeye) and penned by a yet-to-be-announced (more)...

The first issue of Marvel's Black Widow: Deadly Origin has sold out at the distribution level. Diamond has run out of Paul Cornell's four-part miniseries, which explores the origin of Avenger and former Russian spy Natalia Romanova as a menace from her past resurfaces. It features art from Tom Raney (Dark Reign: Hawkeye) and John Paul Leon (more)...

Marvel Comics is to reveal the backstory of its Black Widow character in a new minseries titled Deadly Origin. The Soviet assassin first appeared as an Iron Man villain in 1964, and is due to feature alongside the character on the big screen in next year's Iron Man 2, played by Scarlett Johansson. Captain Britain scribe Paul Cornell has written the series for Marvel and Tom Raney has provided artwork. "A hidden enemy is killing everyone our heroine Natalia has ever been close to: romantic partners, friends, people she (more)...

Welcome to The Pull List Comic Reviews! First off, a huge thanks to John Carle for covering the column last week, he did a fantastic job. Make sure you check out The Flickcast’s podcast this week where he was also a guest-host! The dude’s everywhere. Okay, on with the comics. As always, Warning: Spoilers Ahead.

Pull Of The Week:

Lobo: Highway to Hell #1 (of 2) – DC Comics – $6.99 Us

Writer: Scott Ian Artist: Sam Keith

Score: 8.5

You’re sitting there, asking yourself “How in all that is holy is Lobo: Highway to Hell the Pull of the Week?” Believe me, I’m asking myself that very same question. You see I’ve never dug Lobo. I’ve read a good chunk of his various issues over the years and I’ve never seen the attraction to the character, but seeing as variety is the spice of life, I figured I’d give this a shot.