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NEWS

1. TMNT Tuesday is coming to AIPT!
2. Marvel releases FCBD 2025 preview pages

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)
2. Absolute Superman #3 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)

Nathan:

1. The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)
2. The Avengers #22 (Jed MacKay, Farid Karami)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28 (Cody Ziglar, Danielle Di Nicuolo)

Dave - Absolute Superman #3 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: New Champions #1 (Steve Foxe, Ivan Fiorelli)
2. Nathan: Moon Man #6 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Federico Bertoni)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Batman #4 (1:25 James Harren Card Stock Cover)
2. Nathan: Daredevil: Unleash Hell - Red Band #1 (Stephanie Hans)

Interview: Jeremy Adams talks Aquaman with John Timms on art:

"Aquaman’s powers are evolving in this new series — can you give us more insight into how these new abilities will redefine Arthur’s role as a hero and his connection to the seas?"

"The solicitation teases mammoth water-construct Kaijus and the secrets of the 'blue.' What inspired this unique blend of mythology and high-stakes monster action?"

"Aquaman is dubbed a 'god killer' in the first issue. Can you unpack what that title means for his character arc and how it might affect his relationships and responsibilities?"

"It seems like Arthur is using monster-fighting as a way to escape his duties as king of Atlantis. How does this tension between responsibility and personal fulfillment shape the story?"

"Dagon is introduced as Arthur's guide on his journey. What can you tell us about this character, and how does he influence Aquaman’s path in this series?"

"Aquaman’s identity is often tied to his dual roles as a superhero and king. How does this series explore the balance — or imbalance — between those two worlds?"

"Will we ever see the series go full JL adventure, or is this strictly Aquaman solo missions?

"You’ve worked on iconic characters like the Flash and Green Lantern. How has your experience with those heroes informed your approach to writing Aquaman?"

"Aquaman often wrestles with themes of legacy, power, and belonging. What are some of the core themes you’re excited to explore in this new series?"

"What do you hope longtime fans of Aquaman, as well as new readers, take away from this fresh take on the King of Atlantis?"

Scroll down to see all our winners, but be sure to tune in to hear why we loved them all!

Best Single Issue

Nathan: Doom #1 (Sanford Greene, Jonathan Hickman)

Dave: Ultimates #1 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)

Best Graphic Novel

Dave: ​​Cormac McCarthy's The Road, adapted by Manu Larcenet (Abrams ComicArts, 2024)

Nathan: Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story (Nicole Maines, Rye Hickman)

Best Writer

Nathan: Ram V (The New Gods, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The One Hand, Rare Flavours, Dawnrunner, etc.)

Dave: Deniz Camp (Ultimates)

Best Artist

Nathan: Dan Mora (Power Rangers Prime, Absolute Power, Justice League Unlimited, DC All-In)

Dave: Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman)

Best Series 

Dave: The One Hand/The Six Fingers (special recognition: The Ultimates)

Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man (special recognition: I Heart Skull-Crusher!)

Best Anthology

Nathan: Swan Songs (W. Maxwell Prince)

Dave: Cruel Universe 

Best Letterer

Nathan: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou 

Dave: Lucas Gattoni (Somna, Blue Beetle)

Best Colors

Nathan: Jordie Bellaire

Dave: Mat Lopes (Batman and Robin: Year One, Helen of Wyndhorn)

Best Comics film or TV?

Dave: The Penguin

Nathan: My Adventures with Superman 

Best Comics Event?

Dave: Absolute Power

Nathan: Blood Hunt

Best Horror
Dave: Into the Unbeing Part 1

Nathan: Creature from the Black Lagoon

Wild card options: 

Biggest Stinker

Nathan: Jeff!

Dave: Etienne, from the Power Fantasy 

Most gruesome death 

Dave: Spider-Man in 8 Deaths of Spider-Man (Amazing Spider-Man #61)

Nathan: SAME

Best couple

Nathan: Peter Parker and Mary Jane

Dave: Steve Trevor and Wonder Woman

Best Reboot/Relaunch

Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman

Nathan: Absolute Batman

Best Plot Twist

Dave: Aliens vs. Avengers (2024) #1 (The face-hugger becomes the spider on Miles’ suit after the Venom symbiote bonds with it)

Nathan: Batman: City of Madness #3 (The Joker’s true identity)

Most Anticipated Series of Next Year

Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter

Nathan: SAME

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NEWS

1. Marvel Comics Solicitations for March 2025!
   1. X-ManHunt crossover kicks off in March 2025
   2. Marvel sheds light on 'Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four' #1
   3. Marvel's next Disney mashup features Mickey & Friends as the Avengers
   4. Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic series launches this week
   5. New advance look at March 2025 Ultimate Universe titles
   6. New 'Web of...' series to setup SPIDER-VERSE vs. VENOMVERSE
2. 'Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time' #1 coming April 2025
3. Marvel kicks off new era with 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1 April 9th
4. Marvel sheds light on 'Predator vs. Spider-Man' #1
5. Deniz Camp's 'Assorted Crisis Events' coming March 2025
6. New four-issue series 'Arcana Royale' coming spring 2025
7. 'Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch' coming March 2025
8. New Peter Pan series 'The Last Boy' coming to BOOM! Studios
9. Space Ghost & Jonny Quest team up for ‘Space Quest’ in March 2025
10. ‘Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Codebreaker’ coming April 2025
11. New horror series 'You’ll Do Bad Things' coming March 2025
12. BOOM! sets March 2025 for 'Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe'
13. DC Comics solicitations for March 2025
    1. DC unleashes 'Batman' #158 'Batman: H2SH' preview and covers

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)
2. Absolute Batman #3 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

Nathan:

1. The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)
2. Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Absolute Batman #3 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

Dave - Psylocke #2 (Alyssa Wong, Vincenzo Carratu)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Timeslide #1 (Steve Foxe, Ivan Fiorelli)
2. Nathan: Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk #1 (Frank Tieri, Michael Sta. Maria)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: The Flash #16 (Mike Del Mundo Cover)
2. Nathan: Timeslide #1 (Mike Del Mundo variant)

Interview: J. Holtham teams with Michael Lee Harris talk Motherfu*kin Monsters One-Shot (The Horizon Experiment) - Out December 18, 2024!

1. J, Michael, thanks for joining us on the AIPT comics podcast! Thematically, what inspired the blend of comedic and horror elements in this story, and how do these genres enhance the narrative?
2. We’ve had Pornsak on, Michael Walsh, and each time I’m curious, how did you guys get in on this exciting project of one-shots?
3. How was your collaboration with Pornsak?
4. The Horizon Experiment introduces complex characters dealing with extraordinary circumstances—how did you approach balancing humanity with the monstrous elements of the plot?
5. Can you share your creative process for developing the visual tone of the comic, and how the artwork complements the story's darker, chaotic themes?
6. The concept of 'monsters' often carries deeper metaphorical weight—what underlying social or personal themes did you aim to explore through this one-shot?
7. Take us through your collaborative process? For instance, what do the action beats look like in a script vs the page?
8. Michael, a lot of the art has an almost fish-eye lens, what was your goal in that approach?
9. Were there any monsters or villains you didn’t get to put in here that you’ve got sketched out?
10. J, you probably get this all the time, but with a few comics series now under your belt, do you approach writing comics differently than with TV?
11. How far out have you planned future chapters?
12. What comics are you currently reading?

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NEWS

1. ‘Godzilla vs. Marvel’ coming in March 2025
2. Dr. Doom to take out the Fantastic Four in 'One World Under Doom' #2?
3. New direction coming in ‘Doctor Strange of Asgard’ #1
4. Fantastic Three? 5 ‘One World Under Doom’ tie-ins revealed
5. Spider-Naut to get introduced in March 2025
6. Skybound and Image announce ‘Invincible Universe: Battle Beast’
7. Red Sonja vs. Mars Attacks! coming March 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Shiver SuspenStories #1 (Various)
2. Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)

Nathan:

1. In Bloom #1 (Michael W. Conrad, John J. Pearson)
2. Alien: Paradiso #1 (Steve Foxe, Edgar Salazar, Peter Nguyen)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)

Dave - Storm #3 (Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)
2. Nathan: The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Batman #3 (Nick Dragotta)

1. Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Patrick Gleason)

Interview: Ram V The New Gods

1. The New Gods mythology is both vast and iconic—what themes or aspects of the original lore are you most excited to explore in a fresh light?
2. When crafting cosmic characters like those in The New Gods, how do you balance their “larger-than-life” traits with relatable, human elements?
3. Can you share any unique or unexpected inspirations that shaped your approach to this story? Any books, music, or personal experiences?
4. How do you go about visualizing a setting as otherworldly as New Genesis or Apokolips? 
5. Where does it fit in Absolute?
6. Can you talk about the alphabet made for the series?
7. From a writer’s perspective, what’s been the most thrilling or tricky character to bring to life in The New Gods, and why?
8. How do you hope readers will feel after finishing each issue of The New Gods? Is there a particular message or theme you want to resonate with them as they dive deeper into this world?
9. In a story about literal gods, what challenges or pressures arise in finding new stakes that resonate with readers?
10. What’s one “what if?” scenario about these characters that you think will surprise fans, and how did you arrive at this new interpretation?

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NEWS

1. DC Universe Infinite expands to Europe and Latin America
2. DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast launching December 6
3. Spider-Gwen gets new costume and teams up with Loki in March 2025
4. 'The Thing' #1 clobbers its way to comic shops in March 2025
5. Top 50 Comics November 2024

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Two-Face #1 (Christian Ward, Fabio Veras)
2. All-New Venom #1 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gómez)

Nathan:

1. Two-Face #1 (Christian Ward, Fabio Veras)
2. Thundercats: Apex #1 (Ed Brisson, Rapha Lobosco)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Dread the Halls (Jordan Hart, Walter Pax)

Dave - Absolute Superman #2 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)
2. Nathan: Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 (Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Superwoman Special #1 (Mark Spears)
2. Nathan: Transformers #15 (Dustin Nguyen)

Interview: Vita Ayala and Skylar Patridge - FINDERS / KEEPERS - Out Jan 15th, 2025 - FOC December 9

1. Finders//Keepers is described as a "reverse Indiana Jones" story. Could you elaborate on this concept and share what inspired you to approach the adventure genre from this angle?
2. Your protagonist Ines is a Puerto Rican archaeology student. How did you develop her character, and what aspects of her identity are central to the narrative?
3. Skylar, could you discuss your artistic process for this comic? How did you approach visualizing the settings and characters, especially considering the cultural significance of the artifacts?
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5. Can you share insights into your collaborative process? How did you work together to blend the narrative and visual elements seamlessly?
6. Finders//Keepers is the final installment of The Horizon Experiment. Did this give it any unique perspectives on the overarching project?
7. Given that each one-shot in The Horizon Experiment serves as a potential pilot, I think I know the answer based on how this issue ends but do you have plans or ideas for expanding Finders//Keepers into a full series?
8. Vita, you've mentioned a desire to open up the action-adventure genre to more diverse protagonists. How does this project reflect your personal experiences or aspirations in storytelling?
9. What do you hope readers will feel or think about after finishing Finders//Keepers?

NEWS

1. Full February Marvel Comics Solicitations!
   1. New ‘One World Under Doom’ tie-ins revealed: Storm, Fantastic Four, and X-Factor
   2. Marvel set to adapt 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' in 2025
   3. Every Ultimate Universe cover and summary revealed for February 2025
   4. The X-Men join Spider-Man in a battle with Cyttorak next February 2025
   5. Four part crossover ‘Pools of Blood’ kicks off February 2025
2. Marvel reveals Free Comic Book Day 2025 titles
3. IDW unveils Free Comic Book Day 2025 offerings
4. Dynamite reveals 'Thundercats/Powerpuff Girls' #0 FCBD crossover issue
5. Skybound reveal FCBD 2025 comic 'TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint'
6. 'Energon Universe Special' 2025 set for Free Comic Book Day
7. 'Absolute Batman' #1 breaks records: How it became 2024's best-selling comic
8. DC Heroes Role-Playing Game 40th Anniversary Kickstarter launched
9. 'Who are the Power Pals?' buddy comedy miniseries coming March 2025
10. ‘From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight’ packs star-studded creator lineup
11. Marvel officially teases 'Predator vs. Spider-Man' for 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Ice Cream Man #42 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)
2. The Power Fantasy (2024) #4 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)

Nathan:

1. The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1
2. Venom War: It’s Jeff! #1

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Godzilla: Skate or Die!

Dave - Batman: Full Moon #2 (Rodney Barnes, Stevan Subic)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)
2. Nathan: Justice League Unlimited #1 (Mark Waid, Dan Mora)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Venom War #5 (Peach Momoko Cover
2. Nathan: The Flash #15 (Mike Del Mundo)

Interview: Juan Ferreyra - TMNT #6 six out January 29th (FOC is December 9th)

1. Juan, pleasure to chat with you again, we last spoke in October 2022 about Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and now you’re onto TMNT #6…sir, are you living the dream?
2. Last we spoke you talked about how you get bored easily and are always trying new things, is there anything that pops out to you that you did different with this issue?
3. Have you been a lifelong Ninja Turtles fan? What was your first experience with the turtles?
4. Can you take us through your issue #6 cover, with Raph fighting a foto clan on a motorcycle driving along Leo’s sword…like wow how did this idea come to be?
5. The Turtles are together and back in New York in issue #6, would you say the city is a character in itself? How did you make it come alive?
6. Is there anything tricky about drawing four characters that are similar, but also ever so slightly different, like how Donnie is skinny?
7. You’re a master at the side-scrolling layouts, will we see more of those?
8. Did Jason Aaron’s script challenge you in any surprising ways?
9. Now that you’ve had a hand in drawing all these turtles, is there a particular one you wouldn’t mind taking on a solo book series?
10. Spider-Man Noir, it already looks like they’re taking from your series, how pumped are you to potentially see your art on the big screen?
11. With TMNT being a six-issue gig, can you tease what you’re working on next? 
    1. Ghost rider versus galactus strazinsky 

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NEWS

1. DC Compact Comics expands release schedule in 2025 with 2nd printings on the way too
2. Full February 2025 DC Comics Solicitations
   1. DC sets February 2025 for 'Zatanna' solo series
   2. Green Lantern Corps
3. New 'One World Under Doom' #1 variant covers revealed
4. 'Thunderbolts: Doomstrike' features heroes opposing Dr. Doom
5. ‘Immortal Thor’ #19 scores nineteen artists and preview
6. New 'Red Hulk' ongoing series ties into 'One World Under Doom' in February 2025
7. New printings of 'Fantastic Four' #1-12 and 'X-Men' #131-142 coming in 2025
8. Wolverine, Deadpool, and Cable headline 'Weapon X-Men' #1
9. Scott Koblish's X-Men interconnecting covers up for auction
10. New graphic novella thriller 'Camgirl' coming February 2025
11. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 'Creepshow in Love' #1

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)
2. Summer Shadows #3 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)

Nathan:

1. Absolute Batman #2 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)
2. Black Lightning #1 (Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Star Trek: Lower Decks #1 (Ryan North, Derek Charm)

Dave - Absolute Batman #2 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: The Rocketfellers #1 (Francis Manapul, Peter J. Tomasi)
2. Nathan: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 (Alex Segura, Cian Tormey)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Wolverine #3 (Pablo Villalobos Cover)
2. Nathan: Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time #3 (Rafael Albuquergue)

Interview: Tom King and Daniel Sampere 

Wonder Woman #14 Available at Participating Comic Book Shops and Digital Retailers October 16

Diana Faces Her Biggest Challenge Yet – Motherhood???

Throughout her life, Wonder Woman has faced some of the biggest challenges imaginable. Now, following the events of DC’s game-changing Absolute Power, Diana embarks on her next great adventure – the birth of her daughter, Trinity!

1. With the Absolute Power tie-in wrapped up, how does it feel to get back to your main story arc?
2. What does Trinity mean to you, as far as her potential legacy for Wonder Woman and DC?
3. Should we expect The Sovereign to show up, is he inherently tied to Trinity’s origin?
4. I feel like, with the creation of Damian, DC Comics has sort of owned the aspect of child heroes, and so far you’ve seemed to tie Damian and Trinity quite a bit. Are they inherently important to each other?
5. We’ve gotten to know Trinity via the wonderful backups with art by Belén Ortega, and notably absent are the adults. Might you be exploring where they went off to?
6. Daniel, your art is so striking, the fight around the Washington monument is one of my favorite fights ever in comics! Extending from interiors, your covers are incredible too. How do you approach them to make them so striking, is there a starting point?
7. Since we’re talking about birth, why do you think it’s important Wonder Woman was made of clay? Is there a symbolic reason?
8. Tom, thoughts on Green Lantern casting news?

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NEWS

1. 'Absolute Superman' #1 sells out with second printing coming
2. ​​TOP 50 COMICS - OCTOBER 2024
3. ‘The One Hand & The Six Fingers’ trade paperback coming December 24th
4. ‘Cat + Crazy’ Vol. 1 announced for June 2025
5. Luana Vecchio’s ‘Lovesick’ gets music video by punk band NIIS
6. 'Kidpool & Spider-Boy' #1 launching December 25th

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)
2. The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)

Nathan:

1. Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)
2. The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - My Adventures With Superman #6 (Josie Campbell, Steve Orlando, Pablo M. Collar)

Dave - Living Hell #1 (Caitlin Yarsky) 

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Summer Shadows #3 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)
2. Nathan: The Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Venom #39 (Derrick Chew)
2. Nathan: Captain America #15 (Corin Howell)

Interview: Interview: Absolute Superman - Jason Aaron

1. Can you tell us about your vision for Absolute Superman? How does this series stand apart from previous Superman stories?
2. When starting from scratch, so to speak, was it ever overwhelming figuring out what you wanted to use from the vast Superman tapestry?
3. What themes are you most excited to explore with Superman in this series? Are there new facets of his personality or struggles you’re aiming to highlight?
4. The concept of social class is a strong one in the first issue, why was that so important to this character?
5. To be honest, the social class element made me immediately think of Batman, do you think your Superman would get along with Batman?
6. What challenges have you faced in writing Superman (though not for the first time), a character often seen as the ultimate symbol of hope and morality?
7. What would Absolute Superman think of main universe Superman, or vice versa?
8. The first issue seems to suggest there’s some tweaks to Superman’s abilities, or maybe how he charges up. Was there a trial and error process of figuring out this Superman’s power set?
9. Since you’ve been developing this series more or less alongside the Absolute Batman and Wonder Woman, did the development of those series influence your approach or take at all?
10. Is there a panel or page Rafa blew you away?
11. What’s your thoughts on the new Superman logo?

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Interview: Ryan North (STAR TREK LOWER DECKS/WARP YOUR OWN WAY out Oct 22, Fantastic Four, The Rise of Emperor Doom)

1. Ryan, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time! You’re having the nerdiest of years, with Star Trek Lower Decks/Warp Your Own Way out Oct 22nd, the ongoing Lower Decks #1 out November 13 and Fantastic Four cresting into a huge 2025 year, what has been your favorite nerd thing you created this year?
2. STAR TREK LOWER DECKS/WARP YOUR OWN WAY is a choose-your-own adventure! What is the process of plotting something like this? Anything you learned from Hamlet or Romeo & Juliet that opened the way for new experimentation?
3. About how many “storylines” can someone get out of the graphic novel?
4. Maybe this is sacrilege to ask, but do you have a favorite ending for the graphic novel?
5. Is the STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS ongoing series a direct continuation of the animated show, or taking place at a different period?
6. I’ve heard that Heather Antos is basically an encyclopedia of Star Trek lore – how invaluable was it to have her as your editor on this project.
7. Footnotes, you’re one of the best at them…how does it feel to have them return!?
8. Without spoiling anything, Lower Decks #1 touches on a fun part of Trek’s past. Are there any corners of Trek that you haven’t explored in comics that you’d love to?
9. There’s a lot of science in FF, does Star Trek Lower Decks let you stretch your science legs in different ways?
10. You got to visit with the The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast, how long was the visit and how much did you get to see?
    1. Do you get a sense they’re sticking to the comics at all?
11. Considering how much science is in your titles, will The Rise of Emperor Doom also be sciencey, or is it all magic all the time?
12. How would the lower decks crew deal with Dr. Doom? Could they withstand his might?

Rapid Fire Question Round:

• Best sandwich?
• What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?
• Apples or oranges?
• What was your first comic?
• Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?
• When do you think your style came into its own?
• What do you think happens when we die?
• Favorite action movie?
• Favorite smell?
• Least favorite smell?
• Favorite superhero?
• Most used app on your phone?
• If you could have dinner with any three characters you’ve created or written, who would they be and why?
• You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?
• A genre you want to make more comics in?
• Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

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NEWS

1. Marvel Comics Solicitations January 2025
   1. ‘Star Wars: Legacy of Vader’ to feature Kylo Ren in February 2025
   2. New one-shot ‘Storm: Lifedream’ #1 coming January 2025
   3. Every issue of ‘Fantastic Four’ in 2025 will feature ‘Disney What If?’ homage variant
2. Eddie Brock to become Carnage in ‘Eddie Brock: Carnage’ out February 2025
3. NYCC 2024: Women of Marvel panel reveals ‘Doom Academy’
4. Mutts and She-Devils announced as well
5. Writer Chip Zdarsky confirms 'Batman' #157 is his last issue
6. 'Into the Unbeing Part 2' coming February 2025
7. ‘East of West’ heads for paperback compendium in February 2025
8. ‘Jumpscare’ superhero action-horror coming February 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)
2. The Power Fantasy #3 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)

Nathan:

1. Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)
2. Nullhunter #1 (Michael Walsh, Gustaffo Vargas)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli)

Dave - Headless Horseman Halloween Annual (Ben Stenbeck, Matt Smith)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.)
2. Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Creepshow Book 1 (Guillem March)
2. Nathan: Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 (Ashley Wood)

Interview: David Dastmalchian - to talk DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 and DC Horror Presents… #1

1. David, thanks for chatting with us about Creature Commandos! With multiple Count Crowley titles under your belt and a busy spooky season up ahead with even more comics, tell us: how’d you get attached to this project?
2. Jesús Hervás’ art is so pulpy, what is it about his work you dig the most for this series?
3. It’s rude of us to ask, but do you have a favorite monster in the commandos now that you’ve scripted a few issues?
4. This is an eclectic bunch of monsters, were there any monster types you wanted to fit in, but maybe are saving for later?
5. We understand Zatanna will be popping up in this series! Are you a Zatanna fan, and can you tease how she fits into this tale?
6. Gotcha question: what are your feelings on Bauhaus?
7. You have the unique pleasure of BEING a Suicide Squad member, how might you describe the differences between that team and this one?
8. As an actor and writer, do you read your dialogue out loud to get a feel for each character?
9. No spoilers here, but do you have a favorite moment in Creature Commandos and if so, which issue does it take place in?
10. If a reader wanted to brush up on any horror classics for this series - comics or otherwise - would you recommend any?
11. You also have a story coming up in the DC Horror Presents anthology! What can you tell us about that?