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June 21, 2026Joshua Williamson on Superman, Legion, and 20 Years of Comics
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NEWS
DC Solicitations September 2026
‘Batman: Bad Seeds’ livestream reveals new titles, solicitations, and Jim Lee art giveaway

DC announces new Legion of Super-Heroes, Teen Titans, and Doom Patrol ongoing series

DC reveals 'The Wonder War' Act 2 with 'Wonder Woman' #37 and Matriarch special

DC unveils spring 2027 graphic novels and launches Compact Comics Adventures line

Wes Craig returns Superman to his Golden Age roots in new DC Black Label series

Marvel's Midnight Universe gets unified launch as all three titles arrive on October 7, and only those titles

Marvel Solicits for September 2026
The Muppets make history in first ever Marvel Comics anniversary one-shot

Marvel teases Deadpool vs. Punisher project with cryptic announcement

Bullseye battles Nova, Star-Lord, and Jack of Hearts in 'Marvel Gold' '76 #1

Steve Orlando's 'Gambit: Gone' brings two Remy LeBeaus together this September

Doctor Doom wages war on Hell in Marvel's 50-page splash-page epic

Black Panther and Namor journey into Hell in new 'Doomed!' limited series

Dan Panosian writes and draws 'Wolverine: Paradise' for Marvel this October 2026

Marvel's X-Men battle Xenomorphs in new 'Alien vs. X-Men' crossover

Marvel launches 'Infernal Hulk vs. Wolverine' ahead of Hulk War event

Marvel reveals new 'Avengers #1' covers and True Believers Blind Bag exclusives

Marvel reveals new 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1000 covers and story details

USA TODAY PLAY partners with Marvel for exclusive weekly Spider-Man comic series

Patrick Horvath invites top creators into Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees for Halloween special

IDW Dark announces new Smile and A Quiet Place comic book series

Todd McFarlane's original 1977 Spawn design finally arrives in 'Spawn 77'

Guillem March returns with creator-owned romantic thriller 'Ofiusa' this September

Steve Skroce launches superhero meta-adventure Tales of Wonder at Skybound this September

Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen launch dark fantasy series 'Crowbound' this September

Christian Ward and Sami Kivelä explore the end of the world in Oni Press' new sci-fi thriller 'The Forever Home'

Dark Horse announces 'Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight—Villains and Vignettes' anthology series
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Absolute Green Arrow #2 (Pornsak Pichetshote, Rafael Albuquerque)

Memories of Giselle #1 (Katia Vecchio)
Chris:
Gigs (Mark Mosedale, Si Smith)

Lobo #4 (Skottie Young and Jorge Corona)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Chris: Gigs (Mark Mosedale, Si Smith)
Dave: Absolute Batman #21 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Chris: Narco #4 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard)

Dave: Blüdwire #1 (Paul Allor, Ermitis Blanco)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Superman #39 (Dan Mora) & Doomquest #2 (Alex Ross)

Chris: Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 (Maria Wolf variant)
Interview: Joshua Williamson Creator Spotlight, plus we talk Iron Man, Wolf Man, Superman, and more!
Career / Process
You broke in around 2006, and you’re now pushing close to two decades in comics. How has your approach to storytelling changed from those early years to now?

You’ve been at this for nearly 20 years at this point. What’s something you understand about comics today that you wish you knew when you started?

You’re writing across multiple major franchises right now. How do you shift your voice between something like Superman, Iron Man, and G.I. Joe?

On top of all this, you wrote a story in Creepshow Vol. 4 #5 titled Artificial Ignorance. Was that a story you had in a drawer, or…how did that come to be?
Superman / Superboy-Prime
Superboy-Prime has always been a volatile character, but here he feels almost desperate to prove himself. How do you balance his edge with making him someone readers want to follow?

With Manchester Black entering the picture, what excites you about putting those two characters in conflict specifically?

Any Superman elements/tropes you want to touch?
Iron Man
You’ve said Tony Stark is one of your favorite characters. What’s something about Tony that you feel hasn’t been explored enough in past runs?

Madame Masque and A.I.M. feel like they’re operating at a higher level here. What makes them the right villains for this phase of the story?
Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man
Do you have a favorite Universal Monsters adaptation?

Do you have any favorite werewolf stories?

This feels like a very grounded, almost psychological take on the Wolf Man. What drew you to that angle?

Is the when of this story important to the overall experience?

What makes the Wolf Man a character worth revisiting right now?
Rapid Fire Question Round (Stolen from Stephen Colbert so that a guest is “known”):
Best sandwich?

What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?

Apples or oranges?

What is the scariest animal?

Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?

What do you think happens when we die?

Favorite action movie?

Favorite smell?

Least favorite smell?

Flat or sparkling?

Most used app on your phone?

If you could have dinner with any three characters you’ve written before, who would they be and why?

You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?

Depeche

Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?
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2h 20min
June 14, 2026Dan Watters and Pye Parr talk fast cars, Energon tech, and reimagining M.A.S.K. for a new era
When Skybound announced M.A.S.K. would be joining the Energon Universe, fans immediately had questions. How would Matt Trakker and Miles Mayhem fit alongside Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals? Out this week, we sat down with writer Dan Watters and artist Pye Parr to discuss updating the classic property, designing its iconic vehicles, and why M.A.S.K. offers a unique perspective within the larger Energon Universe.
We're running the full uncut interview, featuring even more discussion on cool cars, character dynamics, action sequences, and what readers can expect from the series moving forward.
Plus, we recap the biggest comics news of the week, share our favorite new releases, and much more.
NEWS
Absolute Catwoman #1 heads back to press as DC announces 'Absolute Cassandra Cain' one-shot

MAD celebrates 600 issues with new material, classic favorites, and Sergio Aragonés cover

Batman, Superman, and "Weird Al" Yankovic unite for DC's strangest team-up yet

Marvel launches 'Amazing Venom' starring Boomerang's symbiote-powered comeback

Marvel returns to the Mangaverse with five-part 25th anniversary event this September

Marvel Zombies returns this September with Punisher leading a desperate fight for survival

Spider-Woman's 50th anniversary special launches a darker new chapter for Jessica Drew

The Rolling Stones team up with Marvel for exclusive ‘Foreign Tongues’ vinyl collector series

David Colton's growing power takes center stage in new look at 'Avengers: Armageddon' #4 and 'Cap'

Dark Horse launches new oversized Marvel Black & White line with Barry Windsor-Smith's landmark Weapon X

Daniel Warren Johnson's 'Beta Ray Bill' gets oversized Artist's Edition in 2027

ROM joins the Energon Universe in surprise comic hidden inside 'M.A.S.K.' #1 blind bags

Mike Mignola returns to Hell with new two-issue Hellboy story alongside Cyrille Pomès

Shredder gets extended!
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Skate Ali #1 (Sam Humphries, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Natacha Bustos)

The Nice House by the Sea #10 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)
Chris:
Tigress Island #4 (Patrick Kindlon, EPHK)

M.A.S.K. #1 (Dan Watters, Pye Parr)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Chris: D’Orc #5 (Brett Bean)
Dave: Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1 (Kevin Smith, Giuseppe Camuncoli)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Chris: Concrete: Stars Over Sand #1 (Paul Chadwick)

Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Joe Kelly, Patrick Gleason)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: X-Men United #4 (Kris Anka Cover)

Chris: Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #2 (Phil Jimenez and Alex Sinclair Main)
Dan Watters Pye Parr - MASK #1 out June 10th
M.A.S.K. has always had a unique place in Hasbro history, sitting somewhere between G.I. Joe, Transformers, and its own thing. What aspects of the original property were most important to preserve, and where did you see opportunities to reinvent it for the Energon Universe?

Matt Trakker's introduction is fascinating because he's being hunted by the military, yet it quickly becomes clear he wants to be captured. Why was that the right way to introduce him, and what does it reveal about who he is in this version of M.A.S.K.?

Miles Mayhem comes across as both calculating and completely unhinged. His fear of Transformers and extraterrestrial threats gives him a very different motivation than a typical villain. What interested you about making him someone who might see himself as humanity's last line of defense?

One of the most exciting ideas in M.A.S.K. has always been vehicles transforming into weapons and armor systems. Pye, what was the challenge of updating those iconic transformations for modern audiences while still capturing the toyetic fun fans expect?

Dan, after writing Destro, what was appealing about tackling another corner of the Energon Universe? Did your experience with Destro help shape how you approached M.A.S.K., or did you want this book to have a completely different flavor?

The first issue hints at a larger arms race involving technology and weapons that may not even originate on Earth. How much of M.A.S.K. is a spy thriller versus a science-fiction story, and where does it fit tonally alongside Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals?

Bruce Sato and Gloria Baker are positioned as key new recruits. What qualities do they bring to M.A.S.K. that complement or challenge Matt Trakker's leadership style?

The original M.A.S.K. comic debuted in 1987 and had a very different view of global threats and military organizations. Were there any specific elements from that era that you deliberately updated to reflect modern anxieties and geopolitics?

Fun question: If you could each claim one M.A.S.K. vehicle and mask from the entire franchise to use in real life for a week, which would you pick and what completely irresponsible thing would you do with it?
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1h 29min
June 07, 2026Che Grayson on reinventing Catwoman for the Absolute Universe
Welcome to AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 382! This week, we're joined by Absolute Catwoman writer Che Grayson to dive deep into one of DC's most exciting new series. We discuss reimagining Selina Kyle for the Absolute Universe, blending espionage and cyberpunk influences, exploring Catwoman's Afro-Cuban heritage, and what makes this version of Gotham's greatest thief unlike any that came before.
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NEWS
Dark Horse Comics agrees to voluntarily recognize Dark Horse Workers United

Oni Press unveils first look at new Archie era, announces 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Archie in Hell'

DC GO! expands in 2026 with new originals, returning favorites, and the first crossover event

Marvel reveals final chapters of 'Queen in Black' event as Venomworld emerges

Marvel reveals post-'Avengers: Armageddon' era with mysterious 'Earth's Mightiest Survivors' teaser

Marvel bri1ngs its second-ever True Believers Display Box to 'DNX' #1

Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto launch new 'Avengers' #1 this November

NiFe WARS launches NFC-authenticated collectibles platform with blind bags

'TMNT' #300 tops 200,000 orders as IDW prepares biggest Turtle story in years
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Billy Bat (Naoki Urasawa, Takashi Nagasaki)

Spawn #376 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stephen Segovia)
Alex:
IM CHEATING: The End Times #7 (Benjamin Percy, Stephen King)

Only The Savage Are Left #1 (Zach Kaplan, Stefano Rafaelle)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: What If Uncanny X-Men (Gerry Duggan, Jan Bazaldua)
Dave: Uncanny X-Men #29 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Alex: The Nice House by the Sea #10 (Tynion, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)

Dave: Tarzan Beyond #1 (Steve Orlando, Renato Guedes)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Daredevil #3 (Alexander Lozano Cover)

Alex: X-Men #31 Alex Ross Marvel Dimensions variant
Interview: Che Grayson - Absolute Catwoman - Out June 10th
Absolute Catwoman hits the ground running with a fast pace and a globe-trotting setup. What was your approach to making this version of Selina feel immediately distinct from page one?

This Selina feels very self-made, with high-tech gear and a life she’s built outside Gotham. What interested you about exploring her at that stage in her life?

The Absolute Universe already introduced Selina in Absolute Batman. How did you approach taking an established version of the character and expanding her into her own series?

Speaking of collaboration, how do you and Scott split the writing duties? Are you breaking story together, or does one of you take the lead in certain areas?

Bengal’s art really sells the motion and the tech, especially in action scenes. How closely are you working with him in terms of visual storytelling, and were there any sequences you were especially excited to see him bring to life?

The Calicos are a really intriguing addition, with that more classic Catwoman-inspired look. What can you tease about their role in Selina’s past and how they shape who she is now?

This version of Selina has some bold new elements, including her enhanced gear and abilities. Without spoiling too much, how far are you planning to push what Catwoman can be in the Absolute Universe?
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1h 26min
May 31, 2026Zack Kaplan unpacks his monster survival and AI crime thrillers
On this week's AIPT Comics Podcast, we're joined by writer Zack Kaplan to talk about two ambitious new projects that tap into some of today's biggest anxieties. First up is Only the Savage Are Left, Kaplan's new post-apocalyptic series with Stefano Raffaele, which imagines a world overrun by a virus that transforms people into monsters. During the conversation, Kaplan digs into the moral dilemmas at the heart of the series, the challenge of creating a new kind of monster apocalypse, and why the story's central romance is just as important as its horror. We also discuss The Smart Division, his upcoming AI-driven crime thriller with John Pearson, exploring how rapidly advancing technology, generational divides, and questions about institutional trust shaped the book's premise.
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NEWS
Stan Lee returns through AI as ElevenLabs launches voice, image, and music partnership

Money Shot is getting its wildest crossover yet with Patton Oswalt returning for ‘The F* Offs’ #1*

Get Hype: Marvel’s terrifying new Midnight Universe gets 'Midnight X-Men' #1 preview

Book of Boba Fett series announced

Dark Horse employees announce unionization effort with CWA
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Doomquest #1 (Ryan North, Francesco Mobili)

Infernal Hulk #7 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Adam Gorham)
Alex:
Absolute Wonder Woman #20 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)

Did You Hear About Mimi Greene? (Connor Goldsmith, Josh Cornillon)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: The Infernal Hulk #7 (PKJ, Adam Gorham)
Dave: Escape #7 (Daniel Acuna, Rick Remender)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Alex: Uncanny X-Men #29 (Wilson, Vecchio) & What If...? Uncanny X-Men #1 (Gerry Dugan, Jan Bazaldua)

Dave: Deadman #1 (Martin Morazzo, W. Maxwell Prince)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: The Twilight Zone #7 (Juni Ba connecting cover)

Alex: Poison Ivy #45 Cover B Noobovich Variant
Interview: Zach Kaplan (art by Stefano Raffaele) talks Only the Savage Are Left (Out June 3)
The Smart Division out August 5, FOC Jun 29th
Only the Savage Are Left presents a world where survival itself requires violence. What was the starting point for the virus concept, and how did you land on the idea that the “cure” is tied to killing another infected person?

There’s an early suggestion in the book that civilization didn’t collapse because people failed to work together, but because they turned on each other. How much of this story is meant to reflect real-world anxieties about how fragile social order really is?

You’ve described the idea that “civilized society is a failed experiment.” How does that philosophy shape Ryder’s journey, especially as someone who begins the story outside that cycle of violence?

Ryder starts off relatively sheltered, living behind a wall and seemingly untouched by the infection. What interested you about telling a story through a character who hasn’t yet been forced to compromise his morality?

The relationship that pulls Ryder out into the world feels central to the emotional core of the book. How did you approach balancing that love story with the brutality of the setting?

Without spoiling too much, how does the virus actually work on a thematic level? Is it purely biological, or is it also meant to represent something more psychological or societal?

As Ryder encounters other survivors and “monster-killers,” how do you approach defining who the real monsters are in this world?

Shifting to The Smart Division, the idea of an AI being involved in a “perfect murder” is chillingly plausible. What kind of real-world advancements in AI or predictive tech inspired this story?

The pairing of a Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent feels like a classic odd-couple dynamic. What makes that contrast especially interesting in a story about artificial intelligence and crime?

Fun one: if you had to survive in the world of Only the Savage Are Left, what’s your strategy in the first 24 hours… and are you making it out alive?
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1h 33min
May 24, 2026Dracula vs. Nazis in ‘Operation: Iron Coffin’ with Kenny Porter and Tyrell Cannon
On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re joined by writer Kenny Porter and artist Tyrell Cannon to talk all things Operation: Iron Coffin, the wild new IDW Dark series that drops Dracula onto a Nazi war train in one of the year’s coolest high-concept comics. During the interview, the duo digs into balancing horror and action, Dracula’s internal struggle, the grindhouse inspirations behind the violence, and how the book evolved into a monster-filled gauntlet packed with occult science, anime influences, and brutal fight choreography.
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NEWS
Marvel shakes up leadership as Brad Winderbaum takes over comics and franchise direction

Marvel Comics August 2026 solicitations
Marvel reveals ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #1000 as biggest issue in series history

Marvel resurrects Indiana Jones’ wildest comic adventures in deluxe hardcover reprints

Marvel launches ‘Marvel Tōkon: First Strike’ #1 comic and variants for new fighting game

'Batman: Bad Seeds' turns Gotham into a nightmare in DC’s next major crossover

DC Solicitations August 2026
DC announces ‘Batman & Robin: Dynamic Duos’ as Waid and Samnee return for new maxiseries

Static joins the Titans as DC sets up a massive new Amazon storyline

EC Comics returns with 'Shellshock' #1, a new war anthology from Oni Press launching August 2026

‘Star Trek’ celebrates 60 years with massive all-star anthology special this September

Iman Vellani makes creator-owned comics debut with bold noir-inspired ‘Chachu’ at Image

Mike Mignola and Michael Avon Oeming launch new Hellboy Universe series ‘Ghost of a Ghost’

Dark Horse shuts down TFAW stores as major company shake-up expands into games and entertainment

New Dark Horse noir 'The Big Shakedown' set in earthquake-decimated Los Angeles

Tom King and Gabriel Hernández Walta reteam for 'Six of Us'
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Absolute Green Arrow #1 (Pornsak Pitcheshot, Raphael Albuquerque)

Alias: Red Band #3 (Sam Humphries, Geraldo Borges)
Alex:
Odin #1 (James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett, Letizia Cadonici)

Of the Earth #1 (Chris Condon, Andrew Edrich, Charlie Adlard)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: Sorcerer Supreme #6 (Bernard Chang)
Dave: Sai: Dimensional Rivals #5 (Peach Momoko and more)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Alex: Exquisite Corpses #13 (Tynion, Walsh), Fireborn #2 (Curt Pires, Timmy Heague, Franklin Jonas, Patrick Mulholland)

Dave: Doomquest #1 (Ryan North, Francesco Mobili) and Red Roots #2 (Lorenzo De Felici)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #12 (Werther Dell'Edera Card Stock Cover)

Alex: Wiccan & Hulkling: Raid of Ultron #1
Interview - Kenny Porter, Tyrell Cannon - Operation: Iron Coffin - July 8th - FOC June 1
Asking for an elevator pitch usually feels a bit cliche as an interviewer, but then Operation: Iron Coffin feels like it deserves it since it kind of has the perfect tight setup, care to share one?

Earlier this year you mentioned to Chris Coplan Dracula isn’t really a hero here, even if he’s the protagonist. How important was it to frame this as a redemption story without ever sanding off the uglier truths about who Dracula is and what he’s done?

Tyrell, you talked before about Dracula wrestling with the cost of his immortality and violence. Visually, how do you show that internal conflict in a character who often presents himself as cold, confident, and almost unstoppable?

The first issue moves at a breakneck pace, but there are key flashbacks and supernatural moments that hint at something deeper under the grindhouse chaos. Kenny, how did you approach layering emotional depth into something that’s also designed to feel like an adrenaline-fueled action movie?

The Nazi train setup creates this perfect “one nightmare after another” structure where every car can introduce a new horror. Was the book always designed like a deadly gauntlet, or did the train concept evolve as you built the story?

There’s a fascinating tension between nature and science in the issue, especially with Dracula as this ancient evil crashing into engineered horrors and wartime experimentation. Was that thematic contrast something you wanted front and center from the beginning?

Tyrell, one thing I loved was how physically dominant Dracula feels. He’s ripping people apart, shrugging off attacks, and moving through scenes like a slasher villain unleashed. What were the biggest influences behind the choreography and sheer brutality of the action sequences?

Hazel and Ivy immediately make a strong impression, especially because they seem to understand Dracula in ways others don’t. What can you tease about their dynamic with him and why they’re such dangerous opponents specifically for this version of Dracula?

Kenny, the issue somehow makes Dracula sympathetic without asking readers to forget he’s a monster. Were there any versions of Dracula in film, literature, or comics that influenced your take, or did you intentionally try to move away from previous interpretations?

Fun/silly question: if your Dracula had a playlist blasting while he fought his way through the Nazi train, what songs or bands would absolutely be on it?

Fun/silly question to cap things off: Dracula has now fought through a Nazi train like the star of the wildest action movie never made. If you could drop your version of Dracula into any other movie genre or setting next, where would you send him?
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1h 22min
May 17, 2026Unearth the horror: Chris Condon and Charlie Adlard dig into the dread of Of the Earth
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NEWS
Marvel to launch Midnight Universe August 2026 turning heroes into nightmares

Marvel’s reveals DNX 'X-Men' event details for August 2026

Jubilee and Wolverine uncover the 'Tomb of Apocalypse' in new 2026 Marvel series

Marvel sheds light on August 2026 'What If...?' titles

Image announces "Summer of Youngblood" in a road to 100

DC announces 'Next Level One Shot' #1 with Deadshot leading major new storyline

Popular comics piracy site disappears from the internet, sparking piracy debate among comic fans

Netflix developing ‘Barbaric’ TV series based on Vault fantasy hit by Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden

2026 Eisner Awards nominations announced with DC leading
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Destination Kill #1 (Joe Palmer)

Innards #1 (Rob Guillory, Sam Lotfi)
Alex:
Absolute Batman #20 (Snyder, Dragotta)

Hidden Springs #1 (Rob Williams, Nil Vendrell Pallach)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: Uncanny X-Men #28 (Simone, Vecchio)
Dave: Hidden Springs #1 (Rob Williams, Nil Vendrell Pallach)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Alex: Absolute Green Arrow #1 (Pichetshote & Albuquerque)

Dave: Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1 (Chris Condon, Stefano Caselli)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Batman / Superman: World's Finest #51 (Dan Mora Cover)

Alex: Odin #1 variants (Ward & Simmonds)
Interview: Chris Condon (with Andrew Ehrich) - Charlie Adlard - of the earth - May 20 out
1. Opening hook / origin
Chris, you’ve said that roadside coyote scene was the first thing you wrote, even before you knew the full story. What was it about that moment that felt like the right entry point into this world?
2. Tone and influences
You’re blending eco-horror and neo-noir in a really striking way here. What’s each of your relationship to those genres—are there specific books or films that shaped how you approached them, or personal favorites that were on your mind while making this?
3. The prose chapter choice
That opening prose chapter from Oilfield Graveyard: Tales of the Wildcatter Myth is such a bold structural swing. What does prose allow you to do that comics alone wouldn’t, especially in setting up the mythology?
4. The Wildcatter as a presence
The Wildcatter evolves from something almost abstract in issue #2 to something disturbingly human in issue #3. How did you approach revealing it piece by piece without losing the mystery?
5. Character and transformation
The grandmother’s descent is genuinely unsettling. How did you think about her transformation in relation to the oil itself, is it possession, corruption, or something more symbolic?
6. Visual storytelling and horror lineage
Charlie, you spent years defining the visual language of long-form horror on The Walking Dead. When you approach a story like this, how does that experience inform your instincts—and where do you find yourself deliberately doing something different?
7. Pacing and silent storytelling
Charlie, one thing that really stands out is how much space you’re given for quiet, atmospheric sequences—scenes that breathe and flow without a lot of dialogue or overt plot movement. How do you approach pacing those moments visually so they still feel propulsive, and what do you think comics can do in those silent stretches that other mediums can’t?
8. Fun / silly question: If the Wildcatter had a playlist, what’s the one song that absolutely has to be on it?
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1h 52min
May 10, 2026Rob Williams on 'Hidden Springs' and writing regret
On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re joined by writer Rob Williams to talk all about Hidden Springs, his wild new series that blends retired Hollywood legends, a baby kaiju, and a desperate race against the military. It’s a fun, heartfelt conversation about building flawed characters, mixing comedy with tragedy, and why stories about second chances hit harder when everything’s on the line.
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NEWS
Marvel teases a terrifying new universe with ‘Midnight’ as the Ultimate Universe ends

Marvel reveals August 2026 ‘Queen in Black’ covers as Al Ewing teases massive event scope

Kevin Smith brings Spider-Man and Hulk together for a wild exorcism story

Mary Jane gets 60th anniversary special one-shot for August 2026

Thor is gone and Marvel is celebrating issue #800 with a very different hero

Rick Remender and Steve Epting’s ‘Hammerfist’ starts turning heads after teaser drop

‘Assorted Crisis Events’ #8 gets Javier Pulido third printing cover

'Bug Wars' returns with 'The Coming of the Wardoom' in August 2026

Stjepan Šejić returns with 'Death Vigil' #1 from Image Comics and Top Cow this August

DC’s Super-Family faces Zod in massive new crossover ‘Kingdom of Zod’

'Witchblade/Vampirella' kicks off swap crossover similar to 'Superman/Spider-Man'
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Fantastic Four #10 (Ryan North, Humberto Ramos)

Estuary #2 (David Andry & Tim Daniel, Maan House)
Chris:
Royals #2 (Derek Kirk Kim, Jacob Perez)

Daredevil #2 (Stephanie Phillips, Lee Garbett)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Chris: MegaGhost Volume 2 #2 (Gabe Soria and Gideon Kendall)
Dave: Absolute Superman #19 (Rafa Sandoval)
Fantastic Four #10 (Ryan North, Humberto Ramos)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Chris: Destination Kill #1 (Joe Palmer)

Dave: Innards #1 (Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Absolute Batman #20 (Skottie Young)

Chris: Bleeding Hearts #4 (Juni Ba Variant)
Interview: Robbie Williams - Hidden Springs - Rend and Tear and Tooth and Claw - Feature film Game
1. Hidden Springs has such a wonderfully strange premise: retired Hollywood legends protecting a baby kaiju. Where did the initial spark for this story come from, and when did you realize this was the right mix of heart, comedy, and monster chaos?
2. The cast of characters is incredibly eclectic, from a rocker reminiscent of Ozzy Osbourne to a classic Hollywood beauty, a trailblazing female director, a stand-up comedian, and a career TV star. How did you approach building such different personalities and making them feel like a believable found family?
3. Nil Vendrell Pallach is handling the art. What did Nil bring to the project visually that made them the perfect collaborator for a story that moves between comedy, nostalgia, and kaiju action?
4. There’s something inherently funny about ageing celebrities being the only ones capable of protecting a world-ending monster. What interested you about pairing the idea of aging, fading fame, and second chances with something as huge and destructive as a kaiju?
5. With all these Hollywood types, I was reminded of Caccoon, about a group of old folks who encounter an alien eggs that give them youth, with your new series on the way do you think this the old person encountering sci-fi elements is an underused corner of fiction?
6. What made dark horse the right publisher for this?
7. You’ve written everything from Judge Dredd to Petrol Head. Where does Hidden Springs sit for you creatively? Does it tap into a different storytelling muscle compared to your other work?
8. (Fun question) Your heroes include a rocker, a comedian, a movie star, and a legendary beauty escorting a baby kaiju across the countryside. If you had to add one more retired celebrity archetype to the team, who would it be and what ridiculous skill would they bring to the kaiju babysitting mission?
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1h 33min
May 03, 2026Final Boss Comics talks growth, community, and what sells
Owner Floyd and manager Griffin join us to talk about their upcoming expansion into a second-floor space, how they’ve turned their shop into a true community hub, and what it actually takes to run a successful comic store in 2026.
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!
NEWS
Comics legend Gerry Conway passed away at 73

New series 'Regicide' blends dracula and 'Berserk' for August 2026 release

Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are back for the wildest noir yet with 'Unfinished Tales'

DC launches Building Bad Sweepstakes letting fans create a new Batman villain

Marvel assembles Daredevil, Echo, and more for Disability Pride Month story

Marvel pushes blind bags to the limit with 'DNX' #1 and ultra-rare surprise covers

Marvel has revealed 'Avengers: Armageddon' #3 and 'Cap' #14, teasing a major team shakeup ahead

New symbiote Symbie scores new one-shot 'It's Symbie' #1
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Red Roots #1 (Lorenzo De Felici)

Uncanny X-Men #27 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio)
Chris:
Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm)

Wrestle Heist #5 (Kyle Starks)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Chris: Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm)
Dave: Swamp Thing 1989 #1 (Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Chris: She-Spawn #1 (Gail Simone, Ig Guarra)

Dave: If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Andy MacDonald)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Daredevil #2 (Bill Sienkiewicz Virgin Cover)

Chris: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1 (David Aja Variant)
Interview: Final Boss Comic Shop, Floyd - Manager / Griffin - New Jersey
1. Expansion & Growth
You’ve been a staple since 2007, and now you’re expanding. What made this the right moment to grow, and what does expansion look like for Final Boss?
2. The “Final Boss Family” Identity
You refer to your community as the “Final Boss Family.” What does that mean in practice, and how have you intentionally built that culture over the years?
3. Competing with Bigger Markets
You’re not in NYC, but your signings can rival shops in major hubs. What’s your approach to events that helps you punch above your weight?
4. The State of the Industry
From your perspective behind the counter, what’s working in comics right now, and what challenges are you seeing for shops like yours?
5. Book Club & Community Engagement
Your monthly book club is a big part of your identity. How does something like that translate into both community building and business sustainability?
6. Curating the Shelves
With so many publishers and titles, how do you decide what to stock, and what kinds of books tend to resonate most with your customers?
7. Lessons from Nearly Two Decades
Since opening in 2007, what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about running a successful comic shop?
8. Looking Ahead
With expansion on the horizon, what’s your vision for Final Boss over the next 3–5 years, and what do you hope never changes?
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1h 35min
April 26, 2026Stephanie Stalvey unpacks faith, identity, and 'Everything in Color'
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we interview cartoonist Stephanie Stalvey, diving deep into her graphic memoir Everything in Color. In the conversation, Stalvey opens up about growing up in an evangelical household, unpacking purity culture, and how motherhood reshaped her understanding of faith and identity. It’s an honest, vulnerable discussion about turning lived experience into art, and why telling these stories can resonate far beyond one person’s life.
NEWS
Marvel Solicitations for July 2026
Miles Morales faces his most personal threat yet in new 'Miles Morales: Spider-Man' #1

Red Hulk takes over the Marvel Universe in 'Avengers: Armageddon' and the preview reveals just how bad it gets

'Fantastic Four' #15 sends the team spiraling through time for a wild 65th anniversary story

Doctor Doom takes over 616 Day with Blind Bags, rare comics, and surprise sketch covers

Godzilla teams with Knull to conquer the Marvel Multiverse in explosive finale in Toho/Marvel collab

First look at Marvel’s Pride special as Ultron crashes Wiccan and Hulkling’s anniversary and new Pride covers are revealed

Predator crashes the Planet of the Apes in Marvel’s wild new crossover you didn’t see coming

'Do A Powerbomb' returns to comic shops with 'Black and White' #1

Vault announces weird western ongoing series ‘Dead Acre: Black Badge’

Rob Liefeld expands 'Youngblood' with 'Badrock' solo series

Dark Horse announces Adam Frankenstein origin one-shot set in the Chaos Universe

DC heroes meet NHL icons in final “Secret Identity” card drop from Upper Deck

'Minotaur' comic by Si Spurrier and Mike Dowling launches July 2026 from Ignition Press
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity #1 (Jordan Morris, Joe Kelly, Pere Perez)

Corpse Knight #1 (Michael Chaves, Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi_
Alex:
Absolute Wonder Woman #19 (Thompson, Sherman)

Sorcerer Supreme #5 (Orlando, Bernard Chang)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: Exquisite Corpses #12 (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh)
Dave: Wolverine #19 (Saladin Ahmed, Martín Coccolo)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Alex: The Sacrificers #21 (Rick Remender, Max Fiumara) & Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm)

Dave: Swamp Thing 1989 #1 (Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Feral #22 (Tony Fleecs & Trish Forstner Weapons Homage Cover)

Alex: Wiccan: Witches’ Road #5 (Karen S. Darboe variant)
Interview: Stephanie Stalvey, EVERYTHING IN COLOR out 04/28/2026
Your book explores growing up in an evangelical community where love and obedience were deeply intertwined. When you look back now, how do you understand that relationship differently?

One of the most striking ideas in the book is the notion that “our bodies belong to the authority figure.” How did unpacking that belief shape the emotional core of this memoir?

Everything in Color is deeply personal, especially in how it portrays your relationship with your husband and your child. What was it like sharing drafts with your husband as you were creating the book?

Your journey raises big questions about faith, doubt, and identity. Did you find yourself arriving at answers while making the book, or is it more about learning to live with the questions?

The book touches on major shared moments like 9/11 and the COVID lockdown. How did anchoring your personal story to these larger events help shape the narrative?

There’s a powerful shift in the book where love, especially through motherhood, reframes everything as sacred. When did that realization first begin to take hold for you?

This is a massive and ambitious work. Was it always envisioned at this scale, and how long did it take you to bring it to life?

The title Everything in Color feels like a mission statement for the book. At what point did you know that was the right way to describe this journey?

The artwork blends intimacy with emotional weight throughout. How did you approach pairing your visual storytelling with such vulnerable subject matter?
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1h 25min
April 19, 2026Slasher Green Arrow? 'Absolute Green Arrow' creative team interview
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we’ve got a full-length interview with Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque all about Absolute Green Arrow, their bold new take that turns Oliver Queen into something far more dangerous. It’s a deep dive into the horror influences, the mystery at the heart of the story, and how the duo is reshaping one of DC’s most iconic heroes.
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!
NEWS
‘DNX’ pits X-Men and Fantastic Four against a virus in 5-issue event, with new blind bags revealed

Marvel’s 'Queen in Black' gets new blind bag covers and bizarre Venomworld Bouncers

Rocket Raccoon gets 50th anniversary special 'Rocket Rewind' #1 for July

Marvel adds even more Doctor Doom to release slate with 'Challenges of Doom' starting July 2026

Spider-Man and Punisher’s first team-up goes off the rails in new series in time for 'Brand New Day'

Marvel layoffs!

Dark Horse brings Marvel Comics villains into focus with new 'Most Villainous' collections

Dark Horse announced even more Marvel Comics horror collections: The Best of Marvel's Vampire Tales

Mike Mignola returns to Hellboy Universe with 'The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas' #1 this August

Ring Magazine and Dark Horse launch boxing comic series 'The Man Who Beat The Man' by Gail Simone

DC Comics solicits July 2026
A hidden traitor and a war from the deep threaten to tear ‘Dark Knights of Steel II’ apart

Lono returns as '100 Bullets' enters its most dangerous chapter yet with 'The US of Anger' #1

DC releases even more 'Absolute Batman' #19 covers with official Absolute Robin designs

First look: DC reveals The Art of Supergirl book bridging comics and the upcoming film

DC unveils noir horror 'Clayface: Celebrity Dirt' focused on Basil Karlo out July 98th

Meet the New Jersey killer who was supposed to be a star in ‘Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy’ #1

Dynamite sets July 22th for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' return
Our Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
Absolute Batman #19 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

Alias: Red Band #2 (Sam Humphries, Geraldo Borges)
Alex:
Fireborn #1 (Curt Pires, Franklin Jonas, Patrick Mulholland)

The Thing on the Doorstep (Simon Birks, Willi Roberts)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: Magik & Colossus (Ashley Allen, German Peralta)
Dave: Lobo #2 (Jorge Corona, Skottie Young)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Alex: In Your Skin #1 (Aditya Bidikar, SOM) & Absolute WW #19 (Thompson, Sherman)

Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #27 (Joe Kelly and Friends) & Spider-Man/Superman #1 (Various)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave: Marc Spector: Moon Knight #3 (Ryan Stegman)

Alex: Sorcerer Supreme #5 1:25 Mingyi Gan Variant
Interview: PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE and RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE - Out May 20 - (FOC April 27)
For Pornsak Pichetshote: This book leans hard into urban horror and murder mystery. What drew you to reimagining Green Arrow through that lens rather than a more traditional superhero approach?

For Rafael Albuquerque: The visuals carry a lot of mood and unease. How did you approach designing a version of this world that feels grounded but still heightened enough for horror?

Trick arrows, yes or no?

For Pornsak: Dinah Lance is effectively our entry point into this mystery. What made her the right character to lead the story instead of Oliver himself?

For Rafael: This series deals with violence in a more unsettling, investigative way. How do you balance making those moments impactful without overwhelming the reader?

For Pornsak: The suspect list of archers is a clever way to tap into DC history. How did you decide which characters to include, and how do you make each feel distinct within the mystery?

For both: This series is arriving after several Absolute titles have already established the tone and expectations of the line. How did you think about fitting into that larger world while still carving out your own identity?

For Pornsak: There’s a question at the heart of issue #2 about whether the killer is something to stop or understand. How important is moral ambiguity to this version of Green Arrow?

For Rafael: Oliver Queen’s presence looms large even in death. How did you approach visual storytelling around a character who is central but not always physically there?

Fun question for both: If you had to survive in this world and pick one DC archer to have your back, who are you choosing… and who are you absolutely avoiding?
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1h 35min

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