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NEWS

1. Godzilla comes to Boston in 'Godzilla vs. Boston' out July 2025
2. Marvel Comics solicitations
   1. New details emerge for Jonathan Hickman’s ‘Imperial’ #2
   2. Moon Knight gets over-sized 250th milestone issue in 'Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu' #10
   3. Spider-Man’s ‘most desperate’ battle with Hellgate to begin in July 2025
   4. 'Doomed 2099' one-shot comes to the present in July 2025
   5. Matt Fraction headlining 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' tie-in comic
3. Post Malone and Vault Comics release promo for Free Comic Book Day (May 3rd)
4. ​​'Undiscover’d' comic books line announced at Amazing Comics
5. Kevin Smith's 'Quick Stops' gets third volume starting August 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)
2. Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #3 (Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch)

Alex:​​

1. Arcana Royale #1 (Cullen Bunn, A. C. Zamudio)
2. Avengers #25 (Jed MacKay, Valerio Schiti)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex - Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight #2 (Brian Michael Bendis, Soo Lee)

Dave - Eddie Brock: Carnage #3 (Charles Soule, Jesus Saiz)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: We're Taking Everyone Down with Us #2 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)
2. Dave: Detective Comics 2025 Annual #1 (Al Ewing, John McCrea, Stefano Raffaele, Fico Ossio)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #16 (Marco Chacchetto)
2. Alex: Lost Fantasy #1 (Luca Casalanguida)

Interview: Caitlin Yarsky talks Living Hell - out July 15, 2025

1. Living Hell introduces readers to Jerome Jameel—a husband, father, and demon who has escaped Hell to start a new life on Earth. What inspired you to create a protagonist with such a complex duality?​

2. The series blends elements of humor, heart, and darkness, drawing comparisons to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Good Omens. How did you approach balancing these tones within the narrative?​

3. As both the writer and artist for Living Hell, how did your creative process evolve when developing the visual style to complement the story's supernatural themes?​

4. The concept of Hell as a prison where demons have lived in exile is intriguing. Can you elaborate on your interpretation of Hell and how it influences the characters' motivations?​

5. Jerome's encounter with a bounty hunter from Hell sets the plot in motion. Without giving too much away, what can readers expect from this confrontation and its impact on Jerome's new life?​

6. Living Hell is your creator-owned debut. What challenges and rewards have you experienced in bringing your own vision to life through this series?​

7. The series is described as a four-issue miniseries. How did you structure the storyline to ensure a satisfying arc within this format?​

8. (Fun/Silly Question!) If you were a demon escaping Hell to live incognito on Earth, what profession would you choose to blend in, and why?​

NEWS

1. Fantastic Four Trailer: Thoughts?
2. ​​Marvel's Hellfire Gala continues with 'X-Men: Hellfire Gala Vigil' #1
3. Time to get hot and bothered: ‘Marvel Swimsuit Special’ returns July 9th
4. Marvel teases the heir to Apocalypse coming in ‘X-Men’ #19
5. Ultimate Universe July 2025 first look reveals Ultimate Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver
6. Gail Simone writing 'Rebel Moon: Nemesis' prequel
7. AIPT already covered, but updated release date and first cover for T.A.M.A. #1
8. The War, from Ennis Cloonan, collected in one-shot 
9. Oni Press details EC Comics' 2025 'Summer of Fear'
10. 'This Ends Tonight' revenge miniseries launching July 2025
11. Sequel 'Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring' #1 coming July 2025
12. DC Comics solicitations for July 2025
    1. DC reveals 'Superman Treasury' and July 2025 covers and details
    2. DC reveals five new Superman-themed corner boxes for 'Summer of Superman'

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Wonder Woman #20 (Tom King, Guillem March)
2. Absolute Flash #2 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)

Alex:​​

1. Ultimate Wolverine #4 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio)
2. Buried Long, Long Ago #1 (Anthony Cleveland, Alex Cormack)
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Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex - Jean Grey from Ultimate Wolverine

Dave - Wolverine #8 (Daniel Warren Johnson)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Captain Planet #1 (David Pepose, Eman Casallos), Absolute Martian #2 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodríguez)
2. Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #2 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: G.I. Joe #6 (Lorenzo De Felici)
2. Alex: Magik #4 (Rose Besch)

Interview: Michael Walsh - EXQUISITE CORPSES

1. Thematic Exploration: Exquisite Corpses presents a deadly game orchestrated by the wealthy elite. What inspired this narrative, and how does it reflect on societal structures?​
2. Character Design: With twelve unique assassins in the story, what was your approach to designing each character to ensure they stood out visually and thematically?​
3. We’re in a real horror renaissance in comics right now—whether it’s the resurgence of EC-style anthologies, a wave of creator-owned horror books, or even Marvel events like Blood Hunt. How did Exquisite Corpses aim to stand out in such a crowded and creatively rich horror landscape?
4. You mentioned in Kieron Gillen’s newsletter you’re now prioritizing creator-owned work and writing for yourself—but with so many collaborative roles still in play (writer, artist, visual coordinator), how do you protect your own creative bandwidth? Have you had to say no to projects you would have jumped at earlier in your career?
5. You described the writer's room energy as electric, with unexpected story breakthroughs. Was there a specific moment or idea that surprised you the most—something that completely shifted the trajectory of the story or a character for you personally?
6. Game Integration: The comic is accompanied by a trading card game. How did the development of the game influence the storytelling in the comic, and vice versa?​
7. Artistic Challenges: Given the horror elements and action sequences, what were some of the artistic challenges you faced in bringing this world to life?​
8. Influences: Were there specific films, books, or other media that influenced the aesthetic and tone of Exquisite Corpses?​
9. Future Plans: Is there potential for expanding the universe of Exquisite Corpses beyond the initial thirteen issues, perhaps into other media formats?​
10. Fun Question: If you were to participate in the deadly game depicted in Exquisite Corpses, which assassin would you choose to be, and why?
11. Any romance in the series?
12. What do you say to the haters who say, “This is just Squid Game!”?

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NEWS

1. New five-part event ‘Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe’ starting July 2025
2. 'Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen' #1 pits Spidey vs. everyone
3. ‘Uncanny X-Men’ #17 to introduce new murderous mutant girl
4. New ‘Marvel Rivals’ Infinity Comic features X-Men’s Hellfire Gala on April 11
5. New one-shot 'G.O.D.S.: One World Under Doom' #1
6. 'One World Under Doom' #6 reveals a dark truth will be exposed
7. Marvel Studios’ Michael Giacchino to write ‘Werewolf by Night: Blood Moon Rise’ #1
8. Marvel's 'Immortal Thor' ending in July with issue #25
9. Alien Books adds Zorro to its comic book offerings in 2025
10. Kickstarter Alert: The Transformers compendium set
11. 'Dark Honor' crime thriller coming May 2025
12. 'Immortal Legend Batman' revealed at C2E2

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Batman #7 (Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin)
2. Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr.)

Chris:​​

1. The Ultimates #11 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)
2. Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1 (John Allison, Max Sarin)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris - The Ultimates #11

Dave - Absolute Batman #7

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Absolute Flash #2
2. Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #2 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Ultimate Wolverine #4 (David Aja Cover)
2. Chris: Nightwing #125 (Jorge Fornes Variant)

Interview: Mark Waid  launching on April 16 with Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #38

1. We Are Yesterday is the first event under DC’s All In initiative. What does that initiative mean for readers, and how did it shape your approach to this story?
2. Gorilla Grodd has always been a heavy hitter, but I get the feeling this story is aiming to show us how much more threatening he can be, is that a goal to raise him up or am I off base?
3. The death of Darkseid looms in the background of the first issue. Without giving too much away, how central is that mystery to the larger narrative?
4. Justice League Unlimited #6 introduces a lineup of major villains like Lex Luthor and The Joker. How did you approach reintroducing the legion of doom, and what does that twist open up for future stories?
5. This event stretches across multiple titles—how did you collaborate with Christopher Cantwell and Morgan Hampton to keep the tone and continuity consistent?
6. Superman and Grodd trading bodies is such a wild twist. What drew you to explore that kind of role reversal, and how did it challenge your take on Superman?
7. John Stewart makes his World’s Finest debut during the event. What made now the right time to bring him into this corner of the DC Universe?
8. (Fun question!) If you had Gorilla Grodd’s psychic powers for a day, what would you use them for—and would it be heroic or villainous?

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NEWS

1. Marvel officially announces Mary Jane is Venom in 'All-New Venom' #5
2. Mary Jane and Venom get married in new 'All-New Venom' #7 cover
3. Goofy becomes Spider-Man in new 'Marvel & Disney' one-shot
4. New three-issue 'Wolverines & Deadpools' announced for July 2025
5. ‘X-Men by Chris Claremont: Prelude to a Future Past’ #1 announced
6. Marvel sheds light, and a preview, on Jonathan Hickman's 'Imperial'
7. DC announces 'Superman: The World' hardcover
8. Toxic Avenger relaunching as an ongoing this summer

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 (Charles Soule, Steve McNiven)
2. Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #1 (Ram V,  Anand Rk, Butch Guice)

Chris:​​

1. Plague House #1 (Michael W. Conrad, Dave Chisholm)
2. I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #1 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris - Venom reveal (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)

Dave - Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe one last time 1 (Cullen Bunn, Dalibor Talajic)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Phantom Road #11 (Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Hernández Walta)
2. Dave: ASM #1 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, John Romita, Jr.)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (200 Copy Lee Bermejo Virgin Cover)
2. Chris: Absolute Batman #7 (Mico Suayan Variant B)

Interview: Joe Kelly talks Amazing Spider-Man

1. You've had a storied career with characters like Deadpool and Superman. What unique challenges and opportunities do you anticipate in writing The Amazing Spider-Man?
2. Taking a step back, what does Spider-Man mean to you?
3. The press release mentions "new career aspects" for Peter Parker. Can you shed light on the direction his professional life will take in your run?
4. A "promising romance" is teased. How will this relationship differ from Peter's past romantic endeavors, and what impact will it have on his dual life?
5. You're introducing an all-new supervillain to Spider-Man's rogues' gallery. What can you tell us about this character and their motivations?
6. Collaborating with artists Pepe Larraz and John Romita Jr. must be exciting. How has their artwork influenced your storytelling approach?
7. The press release mentions villains becoming more aggressive due to external influences. How will this escalation challenge Spider-Man both physically and mentally?
8. If you were to pick a song that embodies what you hope to achieve with your ASM run, what would it be and why?
   1. Opening song for cowboy bebop - tank

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NEWS

1. 'Giant-Size House of M' #1 puts Ms. Marvel into the iconic event
2. IDW and Alien Books partnership could save Valiant Comics
3. Four-issue ‘Gehenna: Naked Aggression’ coming June 2025
4. New whimsical 'The Terrific Teacups' graphic novel announced
5. Comixology Originals expands title lineup in Wondercon announcement

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)
2. Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)

Alex:​​

1. We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)
2. Free For All (Patrick Horvath)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex - Ultimate Wolverine #3 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)

Dave - Into the Unbeing Part 2 #2 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #1 (Cullen Bunn, Dalibor Talajić), Juvenile #5 (Jesús Orellana)
2. Dave: Star Trek: Lore War #1 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Davide Tinto)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 (Rose Besch)
2. Alex: Resurrection Man (Cover: Jeff Dèkal, Ram V., Butch Guice)
   1. Shoutout to X-Men #14, really unique corner box and creative team design, “shaking on the page”

Interview: Thomas Jane about The Lycan (with a story co-written by David James Kelly and art by Diego Yapur), issue #2 out April 1st

1. Thomas, you’ve described The Lycan as “Aliens, set in a castle, with werewolves.” That’s an amazing hook—how did that core concept come together, and what made it the perfect story for Renegade Entertainment’s first comic?
2. Mike, how did you approach scripting this series? Were there any unique challenges in translating a concept that started with Thomas and David James Kelly into something that fit the comics medium?

1. Horror often reflects deeper themes—survival, fear of the unknown, or even human nature itself. What themes are at play in The Lycan*, and how do they set it apart from other werewolf stories?*

1. Diego Yapur’s art is stunning—his work captures both action and atmosphere beautifully. What was it like collaborating with him, and what qualities did he bring to the world of The Lycan*?*
2. Tim Bradstreet’s cover work is iconic. How did he get involved, and what made him the perfect fit to help define the visual identity of this series?

1. Thomas, you’ve now stepped into the role of editor. How has that experience been for you, and has it changed how you approach storytelling?
2. This book has been years in the making, with setbacks and new opportunities along the way. Now that it’s finally releasing through Comixology Originals, what excites you most about how readers will experience The Lycan*?

Bonus Fun Question: 

If you were trapped in a castle with a werewolf for one night and could only bring three items to help you survive, what would they be?

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NEWS

1. DC Comics solicitations for June 2025
   1. DC reveals covers and preview for sequel 'Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2'
   2. Mark Waid’s ‘Dream Project’ ‘New History of the DC Universe’ announced
   3. 'DC High Volume: Batman' scripted always-on podcast launching April 2025
   4. 'Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman' announced with preview
2. Marvel Comics solicitations June 2025
   1. Joe Quesada to return to Marvel with new Marvel Knights title in June 2025 (more details)
   2. Jean Grey’s sister Sara returns in ‘Phoenix’ #12
   3. Marvel’s ‘Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man’ #1 features star-studded creatives
   4. ‘Marvel United: A Pride Special’ #1 one-shot announced
3. ‘Fantastic Four’ set to relaunch with new #1 and creative duo
4. Marvel unpacks ‘Godzilla vs. Thor’ out July 2025
5. Three new Star Trek series coming in 2025 set in three different eras
6. Oni Press reveals sci-fi existential 'Benjamin' limited series tackles loneliness
   1. Woah, apparently there is a real Benjamin Carp who is ALSO a writer!

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. The Deviant #9 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)
2. Out of Alcatraz #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Tyler Crook)

Alex:​​

1. Psylocke #5 (Alyssa Wong, Vincenzo Carratu)
2. Plastic: Death & Dolls TPB (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex - Magik #3 (Ashley Allen, Germán Peralta) 

Dave - Absolute Batman #6 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Free For All (Patrick Horvath), You’ll Do Bad Things (Tyler Boss, Adriano Turtulici)
2. Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Javier Rodriguez Cover)
2. Alex: Ultimate Spider-Man #15 (David Messina)
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Interview: Absolute Flash - Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles

1. Absolute Flash strips Wally West of his usual support system—no mentor, no Flash family, and no Speed Force. What inspired this approach, and what does it reveal about Wally’s character?
2. Jeff, you've tackled deeply personal, introspective stories before. How does Absolute Flash balance superhero spectacle with the kind of emotional storytelling you're known for?
3. Nick, this series presents a unique visual challenge since Wally doesn’t have the Speed Force in the usual sense. How did you approach illustrating motion, speed, and kinetic energy differently?
4. The father-son dynamic seems central to the story. What can you tell us about the relationship between Wally and his father, and how it shapes the narrative?
5. The Absolute line lets creators tell more standalone, auteur-driven superhero stories. What freedom did that give you in shaping this take on Wally West?
6. Wally is often portrayed as an optimist. Without his usual safety nets, how does his personality shift in this story? 
7. Can you tease anything about the “nefarious forces” chasing Wally? Are these familiar faces from Flash lore, or entirely new threats?
8. Favorite rogues?
9. What do you hope Absolute Flash adds to Wally West’s legacy as a character?
10. With Absolute Flash, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Batman all reimagining these heroes in bold new ways, if Wally had to team up with the Absolute versions of Diana and Bruce, what would their dynamic be like? Who’s the most intimidating, and who’s the most likely to crack a joke?

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NEWS

1. ECCC - Tell us how it was, ALEX!?!?!?
2. ECCC ’25: James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh on Exquisite Corpses
3. Emma Frost solo book, throwback to days as White Queen within the Hellfire Club
4. Jonathan Hickman’s 4-issue ‘Imperial’ details revealed
5. 'Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse scores Jeph Loeb and Simone Di Meo backup
6. Marvel announces ‘Avengers Academy: Assemble’ for June 2025
7. Marvel reveals June 2025 'One World Under Doom' tie-in details
8. 'New Thunderbolts*' matches MCU with asterisk titled new series
9. Deadpool celebrates milestone #350 with new villain and more
10. Marvel teases shocking Wolverine reveal coming in 'Wolverine' #400
11. New Ultimates Universe covers and stories revealed for June 2025
12. DC reveals 'DC Pride 2025' anthology details and Pride plans

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Assorted Crisis Events’ #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)
2. Star Trek: Lower Decks #5 (Ryan North, Jack Lawrence)
   1. Just want to mention it… Amazing Spider-Man #69 (Joe Kelly, Ed Mcguinness)

Alex:​​

1. X-Men #13 (MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons)
2. Dark Pyramid #1 (MadCave) W: Paul Tobin, A: P.J. Holden

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex - X-Men #13, psychic battle between Quentin & Xavier

Dave - All-New Venom #4 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Absolute Flash #1, Crush Depth #1
2. Dave: The Deviant #9 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Nightwing #124 (Jorge Fornes Card Stock Cover)
2. Alex: One World Under Doom #2 (Thing losing his powers??)

Interview: Deniz Camp talks about Assorted Crisis Events, Ultimates, and Absolute Martian Manhunter.

1. Assorted Crisis Events explores a world where time is breaking down, leading to unpredictable scenarios. What inspired you to delve into the concept of time's fragility and its impact on everyday life? ​
2. The anthology format allows for diverse storytelling. How do you approach crafting each issue to ensure it offers a unique yet cohesive experience within the overarching narrative?​
3. Ashley, introduced in issue #1, is a relatable character amidst the chaos. Can you share more about her development and the role she plays in grounding the story? 
4. Collaborating with artists like Eric Zawadzki brings a distinct visual style to the series. How does his artistic vision complement your storytelling, and what has the collaborative process been like? ​
5. The series blends various genres and time periods. How do you balance these elements to maintain narrative coherence while keeping readers engaged?​
6. In previous discussions, you've mentioned the importance of density in storytelling. How do you ensure that each page is packed with meaningful content without overwhelming the reader? 
7. The theme of normalizing chaos is prevalent in the series. How does this reflect contemporary societal issues, and what message do you hope readers take away from it?​
8. If you could witness any historical event firsthand, which one would you choose, and how might it inspire a future story in Assorted Crisis Events?​
9. You've crafted 20th Century Men and The Ultimates. How has your experience with those projects influenced your approach to Assorted Crisis Events? ​
10. How is it juggling multiple books?
11. In The Ultimates #10, the Red Skulls—a neo-Nazi group—appropriate the Punisher's iconic skull logo. What motivated you to intertwine these specific symbols, and how do you perceive their combined significance within the narrative?
12. Given your focus on individual character narratives, are there contemporary societal issues you aim to explore through specific characters in future issues?
13. ​In Absolute Martian Manhunter, you've described the series as a "radical reinvention" of the character, blending psychological horror with superhero elements. Could you elaborate on the creative challenges and freedoms you've encountered in crafting this narrative within DC's Absolute Universe?

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NEWS

1. 'Runaways' returns with five-issue series from Rainbow Rowell and Elena Casagrande
2. 'One World Under Doom' #5 reveals the world must choose Doom or Dormammu
3. Marvel reveals new details for 'Giant-Size X-Men' and 'Dark Phoenix' one-shots
4. Marvel Television variant covers coming for ‘Daredevil’ titles starting in April
5. Oni reveals ‘Biker Mice From Mars’ gets new ongoing in June 2025
6. Top 50 comics of February
7. Batman H2sh #1 sells over 400,000 copies

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 (Juni Ba)
2. Batgirl #5 (Tate Brombal, ​​Takeshi Miyazawa)

Colin:​​

1. Ultimates #10 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)
2. The Nice House by the Sea #6 (James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Colin - Storm #6 (Murewa Ayodele, Luciano Vecchio)

Dave - Uncanny X-Men #11 (Gail Simone, Javier Garron)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Colin: Absolute Superman #5 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)
2. Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Iron Man #6 (Ian Bertram Cover)
2. Colin: The Batman Adventures #12 (Facsimile Edition Super Powers Cover) (Toy Otter/Jason Geyer)

Interview: Juni Ba: Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 out ​​​​Mar 5, 2025

1. Monkey Meat is such a unique blend of dark fantasy, humor, and horror. How do you balance those tones without losing the story's core message?
2. The concept of Monkey Meat Island explores hyper-capitalism and corporate exploitation in surreal ways. What new angles or themes are you excited to explore in The Summer Batch?
3. You describe Monkey Meat as a comic where you can "shed corporate expectations." How does that creative freedom shape the way you approach each issue or story?
4. This new arc takes a summer magazine format with games and multiple tales per issue. What inspired this structure, and what do you think it brings to the reading experience?

1. From superhero monkeys to debt-collecting witches, the characters in Monkey Meat are wild and wonderfully diverse. Are there any new characters in The Summer Batch you're particularly excited for readers to meet?
2. In previous issues, the Monkey Meat Company has a huge impact on the local, magical fauna. Does the environment of Monkey Meat Island evolve or play a role in this new arc?

1. Your art is incredibly dynamic and experimental. How does your artistic process change when you're working on an anthology with multiple stories in one issue versus a single, continuous narrative?

1. If you were forced to take a vacation on Monkey Meat Island, what three survival items would you bring, and how would you avoid getting on the bad side of the local witches or demons?

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NEWS

1. A new Marvel and DC explosive crossover is coming!
2. Marvel sheds new light on ‘Death of Silver Surfer' #1
3. New Ghost Machine titles announced by Brad Meltzer, Geoff Johns, and Gene Ha
4. Image Comics joins upcoming comics app 'Sweet Shop'
5. New DC Universe Infinite monthly Ultra Tier subscription launched
6. New 'H2SH' preview pages reveal Jim Lee's Batman and more

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Wonder Woman #5 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)
2. Fantastic Four #29 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)

CJ:

1. Radiant Black #31 (Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Rod Fernandes, Becca Carey)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferrerya)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

CJ - Hellhunters #3 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Adam Gorham - last page!)

Dave - Ultimate Spider-Man 14 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checcheto)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. CJ: Secret Six #1 (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/3944663/secret-six-1)
2. Dave: Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #11 (Stephanie Phillips, Paolo Villanelli)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

Dave: The Ultimates #10 (Mateus Manhanini) 

CJ: The Terminator #5 (Declan Shalvey)

Interview: Tyler Boss You’ll Do Bad Things #1 out March 26, with artist Adriano Turtulici

1. What inspired you to blend the true crime genre with the pulpy, neon-soaked aesthetic of Giallo films in You’ll Do Bad Things?
2. How did the concept of a true crime writer whose fictional murders start happening in real life come to life? Was it your own writers block?
3. Can you describe the creative journey behind developing Seth Holms as a character struggling to write a happy ending?
4. The comic is described as a "love letter to the Italian slasher genre"—how have films like those of Dario Argento influenced your storytelling and visuals?
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6. How do you balance the elements of horror, gore, and B-horror camp with a critique of our cultural obsession with true crime?
7. I really liked how, in a scene set in the narrative, you call back to the fact we’re in the story within the story via lettering, was that in the script or Hassan’s idea?
8. With He Came in with a Smile as a backdrop, how does Seth’s past impact the unfolding narrative in this new miniseries?
9. What are some of the challenges you faced while infusing both literary and cinematic influences into a cohesive comic book experience?
10. In what ways do you hope readers engage with the commentary on true crime fandom as they dive into this dark, twisted world?
11. If you discovered that your own stories were coming to life, which character from 'You'll Do Bad Things' would you least want to encounter in a dark alley, and how would you try to escape their clutches?

We're Taking Everyone Down with Us #1 out March 26 (FOC March 3) 
Artist Stefano Landini
Colorist Roman Titov
Letters Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

• We're Taking Everyone Down With Us blends super-spies, mad scientists, and robots with themes of family and revenge. What drew you to this mix of genres and how did it shape the story’s tone?
• Annalise’s journey is centered around two big choices—revenge or normalcy. What inspired this core conflict, and how do you balance her emotional arc with the high-stakes action?
• Favorite James Bond?
• You’ve worked on grounded crime stories like 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank and more fantastical ones like What's the Furthest Place From Here?. How does We're Taking Everyone Down With Us build on or depart from those previous works?
• Family seems to be a recurring theme in much of your work. What’s unique about the father-daughter relationship in this story?

• The story leans into some wild concepts—super-spies, futuristic tech, and global domination. Were there any particular influences from spy fiction, sci-fi, or pop culture that helped shape these elements?

• You've mentioned this story turned out funnier and more heartfelt than you originally planned. Were there any moments during the writing process where you surprised yourself with how the story evolved?
• With your earlier work, like 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, now being adapted into a film, how do you think your storytelling has changed or evolved over the years, and how does We're Taking Everyone Down With Us reflect that growth?

• If Annalise’s robot bodyguards were to pick a theme song for their revenge mission, what song would they choose and why?

DC vs. Vampires Questions

• Switching gears to DC vs. Vampires World War V, we already spoke wayyyyy back in August about the series before it launched, but with the special DC vs. Vampires: World War V – Darkness and Light #1 and essentially half the maxiseries out, (#7 out Mar 12th, 2025), how are you digging the fan reaction?
• With "DC vs. Vampires: World War V – Darkness and Light #1" releasing this week, Are there themes or messages you're particularly excited to explore in this installment?
• Alfred is becoming more or less the “good” guy main character, Can you discuss the psychological and moral complexities you aimed to portray in Alfred as he navigates his new identity as a GL?
• If DC vs. Vampires was made in 2026 riffing off the Absolute Universe, how would it be different?
• Anything you could tease for the second half of this series?