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NEWS

1. Marvel unleashes Age of Revelation: A radical X-Men future begins October 2025
   1. Marvel’s AGE OF REVELATION grows with even more new series reveals out October 2025
   2. Four more Age of Revelation series announced: Wolverine, Spider-Man, and more
   3. Final 'Age of Revelation' X-Men series details revealed
2. Marvel reveals the end is near for the Ultimate Universe in 'Endgame' event teaser
   1. More info!
3. Marvel and Gargoyles collide in first-ever crossover October 2025
4. Marvel's next cosmic war begins: Hickman's Imperial finale teases shocking new players
5. Marvel unveils SDCC 2025 panels, giveaways, and more
6. IDW reveals massive plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2025 *
7. Dark Horse Comics reveals SDCC 2025 plans: Panels, signings, freebies & more *
8. Image Comics reveals SDCC 2025 exclusive Merch, panels, and signings
9. DC Comics Solicitations October 2025
   1. DC expands the Absolute Universe in October 2025 with milestone issues and two one-shots
   2. The new ultimate showdown: DC launching cosmic tournament event ‘DC K.O.’ for fall 2025
   3. 'Gotham Academy' returns with new series 'First Year' launching October 2025
10. Oni Press and EC Comics revive western mayhem in 'Outlaw Showdown' #1 *
11. 'Paper Girls' gets a bold new format with stylish “Backpack Editions”
12. 'Ice Cream Man' ditches pages for playing cards in bold new one-shot experiment
13. 'Super Creepshow Special' #1 unleashes twisted superhero horror in October *
14. Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt returns for November 2025 in new series
15. 'The Terminator: Metal' launches October 2025 with a deadly new ally and a twist

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Post Malone's Big Rig #1 (Adrian Wassel, Nate Gooden, Post Malone)
2. Absolute Batman #10 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

Alex:​​

1. Absolute Flash #5 (Lemire, Kaplan)
2. X-Men: Age of Revelation #0 (Mackay, Ramos)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: This Ends Tonight #1 (Gerry Duggan, et al., Jae Lee)

Runner up: (Duggan, JAVIER GARRÓN)

Dave: New Gods #8 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Exquisite Corpses #3 (Tynion, Walsh, Pichetshote, Valentin de Landro) & shoutout to X-Women (Psylocke #9, Storm #10, Phoenix #13)
2. Dave: Doom 2099 #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 (all the covers!!!)
2. Alex: Psylocke #9 (Maria Wolf variant)

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NEWS

1. Marvel reveals the new Age of Apocalypse, and 1 mutant is now in charge
2. Marvel unleashes the ‘Violent Era’ of Ghost Rider this October in Spirits of Violence
3. Hulk returns to Sakaar this October in a special anniversary one-shot
4. Marvel unleashes 'Black, White & Blood and Guts' Halloween 2025
5. Marvel unveils final 'Imperial War' one-shot starring cosmic dream team
6. Jack Kirby honored with “Jack Kirby Way” on NYC’s Lower East Side
7. DC takes over San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with panels, retro vibes, and first-ever collabs
8. Skybound reveals SDCC 2025 panels and more
9. Ted Raimi joins ‘Creepshow Vol. 4’ #2 comic for Halloween, and it’s creepy AF
10. Your devotion will be tested again: 'Cult of the Lamb' comic returns in October 2025
11. G.I. Joe’s loudest adventure yet rocks comic shops this October 2025
12. June sales figures are in!

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All #1 (Dan Jurgens, Bruno Redondo)
2. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 (Patrick Horvath)

Alex:​​

1. Predator: Black, White, & Blood #1 (Joe Kelly, Alvaro Lopez, etc)
2. The UnChosen #1 (David Marquez)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Uncanny X-Men #17

Dave: The Unchosen #1 (David Marquez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Absolute Flash #5 (Lemire, AL Kaplan), Marvel Knights: The World To Come #2 (Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada)
2. Dave: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1 (Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Detective Comics #1099 (Jae Lee)
2. Alex: Ultimate X-Men #17 (Nic Klein variant)

Interview: Christian Ward (Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 out August 20 - Artist: Tristan Jones):

What drew you to Event Horizon as a storyteller? Was there a particular theme or visual that made you say, “Yes, I need to write this”?

How closely did you work with the original film’s team or studio? Were there any specific mandates or was the universe yours to expand freely?

You’ve described this as taking “big gory swings.” What kind of boundaries were you hoping to push with this prequel that the film only hinted at?

Tristan Jones’ art and Pip Martin’s colors amplify the discomfort and dread on every page. How did your collaboration with them shape the tone and feel of the book?

The crew in Dark Descent each seems to be running from something. How did you approach building characters whose inner demons might mirror the horrors they’ll face externally?

Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell, is a new addition. How did you land on this particular figure as the face of evil? What does he bring thematically to the world of Event Horizon?

The first issue builds such thick atmosphere and creeping dread. What’s the key to sustaining that across a miniseries without letting the horror peak too early?

[Fun/silly question] Let’s say you're stuck aboard the Event Horizon with one other comic book character of your choosing. Who would it be and why?

FOC July 14

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NEWS

1. RIP Jim Shooter: The comic book prodigy who changed Marvel forever
2. Skybound and Image expand the Invincible Universe for fall 2025
3. Marvel Launches 'Fantastic Four Bookazine', blending comics, film, and history
4. Thor falls… and rises again as a mortal in Al Ewing’s ‘Mortal Thor’ #1
5. Marvel teases new X-Men era ‘Age of Revelation’
6. Doctor Doom’s final stand: Marvel teases universe-shaking showdown in ‘One World Under Doom’ #8

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Gehenna Naked Aggression #1 (Patrick Kindlo, Maurizio Rosenzweig)
2. Bring On The Bad Guys: Green Goblin #1 (Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Matteo Della Fonte)

Chris:​​

1. Captain America #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin)
2. The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Joe Kelly, John Romita, Jr., Scott Hanna, etc.)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: Absolute Green Lantern #4 (Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay)

Dave: All-New Venom #8 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 (Patrick Horvath)
2. Dave: Predator: Black, White & Blood #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave:  MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 (Russell Dauterman)
2. Chris: Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - A League for Justice #1 (Christopher Mitten Variant)

Interview: Taboo and CTG Sports Brian Amlani - Comics and Kicks Podcast

1. Comics and Kicks is such a unique blend—what was the “origin story” behind launching this podcast, and how long had it been percolating?

2. You’ve got deep roots in both hip-hop and geek culture—how do you see comic books and sneakers as forms of self-expression, and where do they overlap for you?

3. The show dives into conversations with creators, collectors, and innovators—what voices are you most excited to spotlight that we might not hear from in typical mainstream media?

4. What were the first comic book and first pair of kicks that made you feel something—like, “This is part of who I am”?

5. You've done work with Marvel and even co-created a Native American superhero—how has your experience as a comics creator shaped the way you approach these podcast conversations?

6. The sneaker world can be just as passionate and obsessive as the comic book scene. How do you navigate the hype, history, and authenticity in both spaces?

7. As someone who's broken barriers in music, representation, and now podcasting—what does success look like for Comics and Kicks? What impact do you hope it leaves behind?

8. If you could design your dream crossover—a comic series and sneaker drop happening side by side—what characters and shoe would headline that launch?

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NEWS

1. Robert Kirkman and Dan Mora take the wheel on Transformers with issue #25
2. Lee Bermejo kicks off 25 'Amazing Visions' variant cover series ending with #1000
3. Marvel fleshes out 'Marvel Zombies: Red Band' due out September 2025
4. Marvel’s ultimate universe explodes in October 2025, and the Maker is back
5. Vault unveils ATHANASIA, a haunting superhero graphic novel from Daniel Kraus and Dani
6. Werewolves clash with Vikings in Image Comics’ new horror series 'Viking Moon'
7. New series 'Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' launches October 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Tramps of the Apocalypse #1 (Alice Darrow)
2. Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)

Chris:​​

1. News from the Fallout #1 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love)
2. Feral #14 (Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, and Trish Forstner)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: Green Arrow #25 - Chris Condon, Montos

Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #18 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Gehenna: Naked Aggression #1 (Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig)
2. Dave: Captain America #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave:  Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #4 (Davide Paratore)
2. Chris: Godzilla vs. Thor #1 (Aaron Kuder Main Cover)

Interview: Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan, covering their upcoming Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1, Blink and You’ll Miss It #1, and Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin (July 02, 2025) - June 30th

1. Let’s start with Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin — Norman Osborn is such a rich, terrifying character. What part of his history were you most excited to dig into, and what makes your take on the Goblin stand out?
2. Norman’s been a villain, a businessman, a politician, and sometimes even a twisted version of a hero. How do you approach writing a character who’s constantly shifting between personas?
   Your Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone series introduces a walled-off wasteland, kaiju lore, and the myth of a half-man, half-kaiju survivor. How did you approach building suspense and worldbuilding in this isolated, almost post-apocalyptic setting?
3. Writing Godzilla means balancing spectacle with humanity. What’s your approach to telling grounded stories in the shadow of kaiju-level destruction?
4. Now onto Blink and You’ll Miss It — the tone and premise feel so personal and unique. How did this story come together, and what inspired you to tell a love story with a sci-fi twist?
   There’s a big emotional core in Blink and You’ll Miss It, but also some wild time-manipulation ideas. How did you balance the heart with the high-concept hook?
5. You’re juggling three very different projects — a Marvel villain origin, a giant monster epic, and a bittersweet romantic mini. How do you shift your mindset between such wildly different tones and genres?
6. All three books deal with identity in some form — Norman’s fractured psyche, a couple navigating time, and characters caught between humanity and monsters. Is that a theme you’re consciously exploring across your work, or something that just naturally emerges?
7. Fun one to wrap things up: If the Green Goblin got his own kaiju-sized glider and showed up in the Godzilla universe… how long would he last, and which monster would absolutely wreck him first?

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NEWS

1. Marvel September 2025 solicitations
   1. New series 'Battleworld' announced for September 2025
   2. Marvel unveils 616 Day celebration plans, teaser and more
      1. Teaser reveal is…At 6:16 ET Marvel reveals Knull will return in 'Venom' #250
   3. Spider-Man to split in two with one going cosmic starting in September 2025
   4. 'Spider-Man ’94' #1 jumps into the scene in September 2025
   5. J. Michael Straczynski's 'Amazing Spider-Man: Torn' #1 announced
   6. Everything we know about Ultimate Universe titles in September 2025
   7. Boba Fett AND Han Solo get new series
2. Marvel/DC crossover expands with new creators and character team-ups revealed
3. Upper Deck launches Superman-themed NASCAR trading cards in new 23XI Racing collab
4. DC Comics Solicitations
   1. Jason Todd to survive Hush 2 with adult 'Red Hood' solo series in 2025
   2. Batman getting a polybag program
   3. DC to introduce new heroes in 'C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table'
5. Robert Kirkman and David Finch embark on 'Skinbreaker' in September 2025
6. IDW announces gritty new Star Trek series ‘The Last Starship'
7. 'No Man’s Land' #1 thriller coming September 2025
8. Blue Falcon & Dynomutt return in new Dynamite comic in September 2025
9. Action rom-com spy series 'The Guy in the Chair' coming October 2025
10. Soo Lee brings ‘The Wizard of Oz’ with OGN adaptation from Dynamite
11. Mike Mignola and Bruce Zick launch time-bending new Hellboy universe series
12. Brombal and Phillips launch horror-western hybrid 'Everything Dead & Dying'
13. Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast launch ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks’

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Benjamin #1 (Ben H. Winters, Leomacs)
2. Fantastic Four Fanfare (2025) #2 (Various)

Alex:​​

1. Absolute Flash #4 (Lemire, AL Kaplan)
2. Exquisite Corpses #2 (Tynion IV, Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Gwenpool #2 (Cavan Scott, Stefano Nesi)

Dave: Emma Frost: White Queen #1

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: The Seasons #5 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta), News from the Fallout #1 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love)
2. Dave: Fantastic Four #33 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #18 (Terry Dodson Variant Cover)
2. Alex: Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 (Marguerite Sauvage)

Best Comics of the Year…so far!

Alex: 

Pick 3 series:

1. Absolute Flash (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)
2. Storm (Murewa Ayodele & Lucas Werneck)
3. Exquisite Corpses (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, et al.)

Pick a graphic novel or collection:  

The Nice House by the Sea Vol. 1 (Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)

Dave: 

Pick 3 series:

1. Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki) (3 issues out)
2. Absolute Martian Manhunter (Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez) (3 issues out)
3. Absolute Batman (2024) (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Marcos Martin) (6 issues out this year)
4. 27

Pick a graphic novel or collection: 

Bowling With Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown. Written by Mike Mignola. Art by Mike Mignola. Colors by Dave Stewart. 

Chris: 

Pick 3 series:

1. The Amazing Spider-Man (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz) (6 issues in 2025)
2. 11
3. The Moon Is Following Us (DWJ and Riley Rossmo) (6 issues in 2025)
4. Jumpscare (Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert) (4 issues in 2025)

Pick a graphic novel or collection: 

Low Orbit (Writer-artist Kazimir Lee)

NEWS

1. 'The Undead Iron Fist' resurrects Danny Rand in new series
2. New 'Imperial War' tie-ins announced for Exiles and Nova Centurion
3. Marvel details Storm's "Thunder War" three-part 2025 event
4. Mr. Fantastic vs. Doctor Doom in 'One World Under Doom' #7
5. Marvel reveals ‘Marvel Knights: The World to Come’ #4 details
6. Everything to know about September 2025 'One World Under Doom' tie-ins
7. Nacelleverse grows with new series 'The C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa'
8. WEBTOON and Dark Horse partner for webcomics in 2025
9. New 'The Twilight Zone' launching at IDW September 2025
10. Tom King and Mitch Gerads' 'Mister Miracle' gets adult animation order

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Robin & Batman: Jason Todd (2025) #1 (Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen)
2. Giant-Size Spider-Man (Various) AND Absolute Batman #9 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

Alex:​​

1. The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #1 (Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba)
2. Runaways #1 (Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande) 

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Marvel United: A Pride Special #1 (Good Night, Blue Rose from Wyatt Kennedy & Bayleigh Underwood)

Dave: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Alex: Aliens vs. Avengers #4 (Hickman, Ribic), Absolute Flash #4 (Lemire, Robles)
• Dave: Exquisite Corpses #2 (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: X-Men #18 (Corin Howell)
• Alex: Every cover for Exquisite Corpses #2 (Tynion, Walsh)

Archie vs. Minor Threats Interview: Timmy Heague, Scott Koblis, Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt - August 06, 2025

“How the hell is that gonna work?”

Jordan, you’ve said that’s the right response to this crossover. What was the original spark that made you all say, “Actually…this could work”?

Colliding Tones: Hopeful vs. Dirty

How did you navigate blending the wholesomeness of Riverdale with the gritty world of Twilight City without undercutting either tone—or letting one overpower the other?

The Role of Sabrina

Sabrina is the hinge point between both universes. How did you land on her as the “bridge,” and what made her magic the right kind of chaos to kick off the crossover?

Playtime (Frankie Follis) vs. Archie

Playtime and Archie are about as different as two protagonists can be. What were the most surprising character parallels—or contrasts—that emerged as you wrote their interactions?

Deep Cuts and Fan Favorites

This series packs in everything from Salem the Cat to the annoying Reggie. How did you decide which characters to include—and how deep into both universes’ lore did you dig?

Implications for the Minor Threats Universe

Jordan and Patton, you’ve said this story has long-term consequences for Playtime. Without spoiling anything, can you tease what ripple effects this Archie encounter sets in motion?

Archie Breaks Bad

The idea of Archie "breaking bad" is hilarious and a little terrifying. What was it like writing Archie with a criminal edge—and how far did you all consider pushing it?

Why Comics?

Jordan mentioned this is a story that only works in comics. What elements of this crossover could only have been done in this medium—not TV, not film, not prose?

I’d be remiss not to ask, is there any romance in the series?

Milkshakes & Mayhem (Fun Question)

Let’s say the Riverdale crew and the Minor Threats gang go out for milkshakes together after all this chaos—who’s the last one standing in the milkshake chugging contest?

And finally, Archie is also crossing over with Jay and Silent Bob, could you guys see a similar crossover with Kevin Smith’s characters?

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NEWS

1. Street Sharks is coming to IDW
2. The Unchosen is coming to Image Comics (and more detail)
3. Image Comics celebrates 10, 20, 30 year milestones with facsimile issues
4. 'The Man Who Dreamt the Impossible' honors Jack Kirby in August 2025
5. Jason Aaron returns for ‘Uncle Scrooge: Earth’s Mightiest Duck’ #1
6. Marvel dishes new details on ‘Marvel Swimsuit Special’ out July 9
7. Marvel announces new 2025 Stormbreakers class
8. Top 50 Comics May 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #3 (Ram V, Butch Guice)
2. Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz)

Chris:​​

1. The Moon Is Following Us #10 (DWJ, Riley Rossmo)
2. Jumpscare #4 (Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris - The Moon Is Following Us #10 (DWJ, Riley Rossmo)

Dave - Ghost Rider vs. Galactus #1(J. Michael Straczynski, Juan Ferreyra)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Batman: Dark Patterns #7 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)
2. Dave: Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Eddie Brock: Carnage #5 (Juan Ferrerya)
2. Chris: Death of the Silver Surfer #1 (Tradd Moore Variant)

Interview: Sam Humphries Interview about New Avengers #1 (June 11):

1. Let’s start with the surprising MCU connection, titled New Avengers it was originally solicited as Thunderbolts, does this mean you were in on the MCU connection from the start?
2. This team lineup—Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Carnage, Hulk, Namor, Clea, and Wolverine—reads like a powder keg. What’s the dynamic like between these “loners,” and how do you keep them from exploding on each other before they can even face a threat?
3. Can you walk us through the creation of the Killuminati? What makes these Illuminati clones more dangerous—or more unhinged—than the originals?
4. You've worked with teams and antiheroes before. What unique storytelling opportunities does this specific mix of personalities and power sets offer that you haven't tackled before?
5. You mentioned in the announcement there are many surprises ahead—can you tease one upcoming twist, without giving the game away?
6. Fans are always down for romance, how hot and heavy are we getting with this new team?
7. Ton Lima’s art brings serious energy to the series. What was it like collaborating with him, and how do his visuals shape the tone of New Avengers?

1. Which team member surprised you the most once you started writing them in this group dynamic?
2. Did any of them take on a larger role than you expected?
   Fun/Silly Question
3. Let’s say the New Avengers are forced to compete in a bake-off against the Killuminati. Who burns their cookies, who makes a mean soufflé, and who tries to assassinate the judges?
    

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