NEWS

1. Writer Peter David has died
2. 'Deadpool/Batman' and 'Batman/Deadpool coming late 2025
3. Mark Millar's ‘Psychic Sam’ comic and movie announced
4. 'Skullkickers' returns with Oni Press Compact Attack Editions in 2026
5. 'Nightmare Before Christmas' novel gets graphic novel in June 2025
6. Toxic Crusaders #1 announced
7. Dark Horse celebrates Jack Kirby with ‘The Art of Fantastic Four’ out September 2025
8. ‘Masters of the Universe: The Sword of Flaws’ announced for September 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)
2. The Power Fantasy #9 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)

Chris:​​

1. Feral #13 (Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner)
2. Green Arrow #24 (Chris Condon, Montos)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris - Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)

Dave - Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: The Moon Is Following Us #10 (Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo)
2. Dave: DC Pride 2025 #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Pepe Larraz)
2. Chris: Imperial #1 (Javier Garron Connecting Variant)

Interview: Co-writer Adrian Wassel and artist Nathan Gooden about Big Rig #1 July 9 - FOC June 9

1. What was the spark that lit the fire for Big Rig?
   How did this story evolve from Post Malone’s original idea into the medieval demon-slaying road trip we see in Chapter 1?
2. How did the collaboration with Post Malone work on a day-to-day level?
   Was he sending notes from the studio? Storyboarding demon fights on tour?
3. The idea of an 18-wheeler crashing into medieval Europe is wild in the best way.
   How did you work to ground that concept emotionally and thematically?
4. What makes her essential to the story, and how does she play off Trucker?
5. What kind of research or inspiration shaped the design of The Rig itself?
   Did you draw from real-life trucking culture, heavy metal, religious iconography, or all of the above?
6. This book is described as Evil Dead meets Fury Road.
   What’s your approach to balancing horror, action, and dark comedy on the page?
7. Nathan, your art often feels like it’s in motion even when the panels are still.
   What visual challenges or opportunities did Big Rig present compared to something like Barbaric?
8. What was most important to you both in setting the tone for this first chapter?

Purpose: A rapid-fire segment where they say whether the following elements are "loaded" onto The Rig (i.e., present in the series) or "left behind" (not part of the story). This lets you transition into a worldbuilding breakdown in a fun way.

You say the element, they say "Load It" or "Leave It" — and optionally expand briefly.

Examples:

• Romance
• Chainsaws
• Holy relics
• Time travel
• Interdimensional truck stops
• Talking weapons
• Demon puke
• Flashbacks
• Post Malone cameos
• God

Wrap up the segment by picking one they said “Load It” on and asking them to expand:
“Okay, you said ‘Load It’ to talking weapons. Tell us more.”

1. (Fun one) If Trucker had a mixtape in the Rig’s cab, what three songs would be on it — and does Post have to be on there at least once?

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NEWS

1. New ‘X-Men Hellfire Gala Vigil’ #1 costume designs revealed
2. Marvel Comics Solicitations August 2025!
   1. Doctor Strange #450 milestone issue!
   2. Venom symbiote increases the danger in 'Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe' #2 
   3. Marvel teases a rock will save the Marvel universe in 'Fantastic Four' #1
   4. Ultimate Hawkeye scores one-shot in September 2025
3. Frank Castle returns in 'Punisher: Red Band' #1
4. DC GO! is leveling up this July with six bold new digital-first webcomics
5. EXCLUSIVE: 'Blink and You'll Miss It' unravels romance and reality this summer
6. DC and Gaylord Texan Unite for ‘Universe of Light: Lost in the Pages’ comic experience
7. Find Krypto’s Golden Biscuit, win a trip to the ‘Superman’ premiere
8. New space opera ‘Red Vector’ announced for August 2025
9. Skybound reveals new Act 4 Wally Wood and Hellboy Artist Editions

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Pepe Larraz, Joe Kelly)
2. Into the Unbeing (2024): Part Two #4 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)

Alex:​​

1. Absolute Flash #3 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)
2. Doom Academy #4 (Mackenzie Cadenhead, Pasqual FerryJoao M.P. Lemos)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex - Fantastic Four #34 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)

Dave - Robowolf #1 Jake Smith

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #3 (Rosenberg, Landini) and Magik #5 (Allen, Peralta)
2. Dave: Mr. Terrific Year One #1 (Al Letson, Valentine De Landro)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Stephanie Hans)
2. Alex: Martian Manhunter #3 (Shawn Crystal Variant)

Interview: Mark Russell Interview:

1. Polis is out this week from AWA, can you tell us what it’s about?
2. Polis is part of The Protopias Collection. Could you elaborate on the concept of 'protopia' and how it influences the narrative and themes within Polis?
3. How did your collaboration with artist Laci and colorist Marco Lesko shape the visual storytelling of Polis? Were there specific elements you emphasized to bring the floating city of Miragua to life?​
4. AWA Studios future projects?
5. On the reverse side your X-Factor run has also had satirical elements from current events like social media and corporate negligence, are there any other themes you explored in X-Factor I’m missing?
6. There’s some new mutants in X-Factor as well, went went into creating them with Bob Quinn?
7. Your run on X-Factor balanced biting commentary with genuine emotional depth—was there a theme or character arc you didn’t get to fully explore in the ten issues that you wish you had more time with?
8. Out May 07, each issue of Vanishing Point is a standalone story—how did that format influence the way you approached worldbuilding and character development in the first issue, particularly with Jim’s psychological arc?
9. The story captures the emotional toll of isolation and obligation in a haunting way—were there any personal experiences or real-world parallels that shaped Jim’s descent or the overall tone of the series?

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NEWS

1. Spider-Gwen gets 'Brand New Day' in new series launch
2. Marvel reveals cover and Quesada talks 'Marvel Knights' The World to Come' #3
3. 'Marvel All-On-One' #1 anniversary one-shot coming August 2025
4. 'Imperial' gets new teaser promising spin-off one-shots, and issue 3 solicit
5. Sequel 'Cemetery Kids Run Rabid' #1 set for August release
6. Skybound and Universal reteam for 'The Invisible Man'
7. Casey Jones gets a solo series
8. Scott Snyder reveals new look at Bane and ‘Absolute Batman’ vol. 2 title
9. DC Comics solicitaitons for August!
   1. New existential horror 'Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum' coming August 2025
10. 2025 Eisner Awards nominees are in!

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Batman #8 (Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin)
2. Spider-Verse Vs. Venomverse (2025) #1 (Mat Groom, Kyle Higgins, Luciano Vecchio)

Alex:​​

1. Exquisite Corpses #1 (Tynion, Michael Walsh)
2. All-New, All-Deadly Gwenpool #1 (Cavan Scott, Stefano Nesi)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex - Doom Snikt in OOUD #4

Dave - Battle Beast #1 (Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: The Vision & the Scarlet Witch #1 (Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta), Absolute Flash #3 (Lemire, Robles)
2. Dave: Into the Unbeing Part 2 #4 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: The New Gods #6 (Nimit Malavia)
2. Alex: The Ultimates #12 (Inhyuk Lee variant)

Interview: James Tynion - Exquisite Corpses #1 out May 14, 2025

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NEWS

1. New 'Black Cat' ongoing series launching August 2025
2. Age of Apocalypse returns! Teaser, details for 'The X-Men of Apocalypse'
3. 'Wolverine by Chris Claremont' #1 announced
4. Chandler Poling - Uncanny Experience
5. Marvel mimics the MCU retitling 'Thunderbolts*' to 'New Avengers' 
6. Marvel celebrates America's 250th anniversary with homage variant covers
7. New villain group Killuminati revealed in 'New Avengers' variant covers
8. 'Giant-Size Spider-Man' #1 reveals preview with new hero Rapid
9. IDW announces 'Event Horizon: Dark Descent' prequel for August 2025
10. New heist series 'Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League' announced
11. ‘All-Star Superman’ scores audiobook with full cast
12. Top 50 comics of April 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #2 (Ram V, Butch Galice, Anand Radhakrishnan)
2. Absolute Superman #7 (Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico)

Chris:​​

1. Jumpscare #3 (Cullen Bunn, Danny Luckert)
2. Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #2 (Ram V, Butch Galice, Anand Radhakrishnan)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris - The Amazing Spider-Man 3 (Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz), Spidey and Itsy Bitsy Bridge Scene

Dave - All-New Venom #6 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Supergirl #1 (Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain)
2. Dave: Exquisite Corpses #1 (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Phoenix #11 (Lucas Werneck)
2. Chris: Daredevil #21 (John Romita, Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz)

Interview: Scott Snyder talks Absolute Batman!

If readers were to read Absolute Batman alongside your original Black Mirror arc, what emotional or thematic throughline do you think would emerge? Is there a hidden continuity of self that ties those works together?

You've mentioned that Absolute Batman aims to confront contemporary fears. How do you balance integrating real-world issues like mass violence into a superhero narrative without it becoming overwhelming for readers?

This version of Bane is described as having a “true form” that’s finally revealed. Was there a moment early on in this series—or in your own Batman run—where you first imagined this version of Bane, or did he evolve uniquely within the Absolute Batman framework

Ark m in Absolute Batman seems less like a building and more like a state of consciousness. How did you want to reinvent the idea of 'asylum' in this story?

This series has played with identity, memory, and repressed trauma—common Snyder themes—but how has fatherhood and your recent creator-owned work influenced how you're writing Batman now, years after your first run?

You’ve said in past interviews that Batman is a character who builds. Does this arc tear him down in a way that still honors that core idea—or are you challenging that philosophy head-on?

With the Absolute line reimagining iconic characters, what can readers anticipate in future installments, and how do you envision the evolution of this universe?

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NEWS

1. Superman gets a U.S. Coin—Batman and more coming soon
2. DC Comics adds new 'DC Pride 2025' story and shares details
3. TMNT Tuesday #13: TMNT: Shredder series announced
4. New 'Criminal' graphic novel announced for August 2025: 'The Knives'
5. Even more IDW comics coming to Webtoon with weekly release schedule
6. Get hype: Marvel releases new 'Imperial' #1 teaser
7. 'Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands' horror series arrives September 2025
8. Diamond finds a home
9. James Tynion IV sets 'Exquisite Corpses' 2025 tour

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Ultimate Spider-Man #16 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checcheto)
2. Heavy Metal Magazine #1 (Various)

Chris:​​

1. We're Taking Everyone Down with Us #2 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)
2. Nights #15 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris - Joker "Hammer Scene" from Batman/Superman World's Finest 2025 Annual #1

Dave - Godzilla vs. Los Angeles - Gabriel Hardman

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Absolute Green Lantern #2 (Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay)
2. Dave: Absolute Superman #7 (Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Red Sonja Attacks Mars #2 (Joseph Michael Linsner)
2. Chris: Captain Planet #1 (Mark Spears Main Cover)

Interview: Al Ewing talks Detective Comics 2025 Annual #1 - Out April 30 

1. You stepped in for Tom Taylor on this annual—can you walk us through how that came about? Was this a story you had to write quickly, or did you have some room to breathe and make it your own? 

2. The story kicks off with a classic locked-room mystery—an impossible murder in a high-tech safe room. What drew you to that kind of puzzle, and how did you approach building a detective narrative worthy of Batman?

3. There’s a moment where Batman’s costume subtly shifts from black to blue once he’s in London. Is that just a visual cue, or is there something more symbolic going on there?

4. What’s your take on the annual format? Do you see it as a chance to tell something self-contained and weird, or a pressure cooker to do a lot in a single oversized issue?

5. You’re working with a trio of incredible artists—Stefano Raffaele, John McCrea, and Fico Ossio. How did you decide who handled which parts of the story, and what did each artist bring to the table stylistically?

6. This annual flirts with the idea of Batman not just solving crimes but confronting the nature of reality. How far is too far for Batman, in your mind, when it comes to stories that push past the physical world?

7. UK mythology and angels? John Dee’s magic - Elizabethan 

8. Maybe the most important question of them all, what is Batman’s favorite tea and how does he take it?

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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)
3. 35

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?