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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?

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NEWS

1. Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá return for 'The Umbrella Academy: Plan B’
2. DC reveals new Batman creative team and additional Summer of Superman titles
3. DC announces new 'Mr. Terrific: Year One' series
4. DC Comics Solicitations May 2025!
5. Harley Quinn and Elvira to team up in summer 2025
6. What is Imperial?!
7. Marvel Comics solicitations May 2025 
   1. Marvel teases all-different ‘3K X-Men’ appearing in X-Men #16
   2. Marvel unveils 'Predator: Black, White & Blood' for May 2025
   3. Marvel shares 'One World Under Doom' tie-in details out May 2025
   4. Gwenpool scores ‘Darker’ and ‘Deadlier’ new series starting May 14th
   5. New five-part 'Giant-Size X-Men' event reimagines mutant milestones
   6. 'Spider-Man & Wolverine' #1 headed to comic shops May 2025
   7. Thor takes his 'last stand' on deaths door in 'Immortal Thor' #23 solicit
8. ​​​​Ultimate Universe first limited series 'Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion' announced
9. 'Jeff the Land Shark' five-issue series announced
10. Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti gear up for ‘Captain America’ in July 2025
11. Image Comics shares 'Nights' creators thoughts on new TV show
12. 'Exquisite Corpses' #1 by James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh to launch May 2025
13. Oni Press and EC Comics announce 'Blood Type' out June 2025
14. IDW and Toho ink deal through 2029, announce Godzilla connected universe

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Weapon X-Men #1 (Joe Casey, Chriscross)
2. Infinity Watch #2 (Derek Landy, Ruairi Coleman, Enid Balam)

Dan:

1. Titans #20 (John Layman and Pete Woods)
2. Power Rangers Prime #4 (Melissa Flores and Michael Yg)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Dan - maybe? miles morales spider man 30 or wonder woman 18

Dave - Aliens vs. Avengers #3 (Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dan: Radiant Black #31 (Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato)
2. Dave: Godzilla vs. Chicago #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (Ferreyra Cover)
2. Dan: The Flash #18 (Mike Del Mundo)

Interview: Nights - Wyatt Kennedy and Luigi Formisano - Nights #13 out Feb 26 (NEW STORY ARC - PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS)

1. Nights #13 is out February 27th, and while the solicit says it’s a “perfect jumping on point” for the listeners, can you catch them up to speed if they’re just learning about Nights?
2. Something that I’ve loved about Nights is how the most insane surprised occur many times in an issue, is there an art to plotting a single issue like you do?
3.  As we turn the page onto season 2, looking back at the first 12 issues, is there anything you would tweak or do differently?
4. Luigi, you’ve worked with Wyatt long enough to have plenty of banter about "bizarre demands." Can you describe a moment where Wyatt’s vision challenged or inspired you to take the art in an unexpected direction?
5. The series mixes playful moments with genuine horror. For both of you, what’s your approach to balancing these tones, and are there horror or non-horror works that directly influenced this?
6. I gotta ask, nudity in this title is a curious one. Sometimes we see things, sometimes genitals are covered up, what gives?!
7. The series takes place across both mundane and fantastical locations—Estonia’s cold landscapes and Las Vegas’s vibrant excess are especially highlighted in Nights #13. What’s the significance of setting in this arc, and how did you choose those locations?
8. If Vince, Gray, Tsukumari, and the rest of the crew formed a rock band, what would their band name be, and what kind of music would they play?

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NEWS

1. Brian K. Vaughan comments on 'We Stand on Guard' Canada vs. America trending
2. Film concept artist Dawn Brown gets ‘Gracie’s Ghost’ release date
3. 'The Vision & the Scarlet Witch' #1 limited series coming May 2025
4. 'Marvel & Disney: What If...? Donald Duck Became Iron Man' #1 announced
5. Marvel unveils 'One World Under Doom' #4 details
6. Marvel teases Gwen Stacy will return from the dead
7. Marvel reveals new 'Phoenix' story arc starting in issue #11 with new series cover artist Lukas Werneck and main artist Roi Mercado!
8. 'Amadeus Cho 20th Anniversary Special' announced for May
9. Marvel teases 'Hell Hulk' appearing in 'Hellverine' #6
10. DC announces 'Aquamanatee' coming September 2025
11. Jeff Lemire confirms details surrounding 'Absolute Flash' #1 and beyond

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Into the Unbeing Part 2 #1 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)
2. Eddie Brock: Carnage #1 (Charles Soule and Jesús Saiz)

Dan:

1. One World Under Doom #1 (Ryan North, RB Silva)
2. Bug Wars #1 (Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Dan - Eddie Brock: Carnage #1 by Charles Soule and Jesús Saiz 

Dave - Batman: Dark Patterns #3 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dan: Zatanna #1 by Jamal Campbell, Letters by Ariana Maher (Honorable Mention: Power Rangers Prime #4 by Melissa Flores and Michael Yg)
2. Dave: The New Gods #3 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Riccardo Federici)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Catwoman #73 (Sebastian Fiumara Cover)
2. Dan: Storm #5 - Black History Month Variand by Taurin Clarke

Interview: Sarah Cho - Camgirl

Story and Themes

1. Camgirl explores intense themes like fetishization, sex work stigmatization, and identity. What inspired you to tackle these issues through Dani’s story?
2. Can you give us the elevator pitch for the one-shot?
3. Dani’s dual identity as herself and her online persona, Kyoko, highlights themes of performance and identity. How did you approach crafting the tension between these two worlds?
4. You’ve mentioned exploring how people view and treat Asian women. What message or conversation do you hope Camgirl sparks in readers regarding this cultural obsession and the dangers it brings?
5. Camgirl is framed as a psychosexual thriller. How do you balance the psychological tension and erotic elements to keep the story compelling and meaningful?

1. The antagonist in Camgirl is an obsessive follower of Dani’s online persona. What can you tell us about the psychological or thematic importance of this stalker figure?

1. You’ve worked in speculative fiction before with Red Light. How did your creative approach differ when crafting a more grounded but still intense story like Camgirl?
2. Collaboration with an artist is key in comics. How did C.P. Smith’s art style help bring Dani’s world to life, especially when depicting the dual realities of her life and her online persona?
3. Why the use of drugs in the book?
4. If Dani could take a vacation from both her real life and her online persona, where do you think she’d go, and how would she spend her time off?

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NEWS

1. ​​Fantastic Four: First Steps first impressions?
2. Massive Publishing partners with Lunar Distribution, launching new product brand
3. Skybound and Act 4 Publishing announce future Artist and Connoisseur Editions
4. TOP 50 COMICS - JANUARY 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Batman (2016) #157 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tony S. Daniel)
2. Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1 (Charles Soule, Luke Ross)

Nathan:

1. Ultimates #9
2. Batman (2016) #157 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tony S. Daniel)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Cruel Kingdom #2 (Various)

Dave - Absolute Superman #4 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: One World Under Doom #1 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)
2. Nathan: One World Under Doom #1 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Batman #5 (1:50 Clay Mann & Seth Mann Virgin Card Stock Cover)
2. Nathan: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider #10 (Lee Garbett Foreshadow Variant)

Interview: Ryan North One World Under Doom:

1. Doom's Duality: You’ve described Doom as "the ultimate villain" who always finds a way to win. How do you balance his intellectual, manipulative side with his more overt, imposing displays of power in this series?
2. Vision and Timing: One World Under Doom has been in the works since 2023 and I can’t help but think this was made to be read with a new U.S. president shaking things up, am I way off base with this feeling? 
3. The Sorcerer Supreme Element: Incorporating Doom’s newfound status as Sorcerer Supreme super charges the villain yet we know we can’t have characters running around like gods… are there chinks in his armor you’re weaving into this story so that the heroes have a chance to defeat him? 
4. Squirrel girl fans must know, will she be a key component of your event?
5. World-Building: Latveria has been shut away for some time, with it seemingly opening up in the first issue, how important to this story are any societal shifts or cultural dynamics spinning out of Doom taking over everything?
6. Collaboration: Last time we spoke in November you were wrapping up the last issue of the arc, with some time to reflect on writing it, along with working with other creative teams for tie-ins, do you have a new perspective on what we’re in store for?
7. Character Reactions: The Avengers and Fantastic Four have faced Doom countless times, yet Doom has been hidden away for some time, does that influence their emotional responses  with Doom’s new global domination?
8. The Mystery of Power: The series teases a mystery about how Doom convinced the world’s leaders to accept his rule, and it sort of reminded me of WWI, without giving away spoilers. Were you looking at any historical moments for inspiration to kick off his rule?
9. Visual Storytelling: R.B. Silva’s art is a standout feature of the series, and likely he stuns consistently as I saw with issue #1, but do you have any Silva high water mark moments in any specific issues?
10. Silly Question: If Doctor Doom were to design a reality TV show in his new United Latveria, what would it be called, and who would be its target audience?

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NEWS

1. Marvel reveals 'Godzilla vs. X-Men' details, out May 2025
2. Marvel reveals Storm's new armor in 'Storm' #6 and future titles
3. Marvel releases X-MANHUNT connecting covers by Phil Noto
4. New 'X-Manhunt' trailer teases eight-part X-crossover out March 2025
5. New Spider-Man villain Hellgate introduced in 'Spider-Man' #1
6. New murder mystery 'I Am Their Silence' coming July 2025
7. EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Lake Como Comic Art Festival 2025 creator lineup
8. Rob Liefeld's 'Youngblood Deluxe' coming April 16th
9. Joe Quesada's teases Amazing Comics upcoming titles and creators
10. ‘Superman’ Estate Sues Warner Bros. Discovery, DC Comics To Block Release In Key Territories

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. The Seasons #1 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)

Nathan:

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)
2. Superman: Lex Luthor Special #1 (Joshua Williamson, Eddie Barrows)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Ice Cream Man #43 (Matt Fraction, Martin Morazzo)

Dave - Redcoat #9 (Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Absolute Superman #4 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)
2. Nathan: Ultimates #9 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Spectacular Spider-Men #12 (Alessandro Cappuccio)`
2. Nathan: Gatchaman: Only One Earth #1 (Tommy Lee Edwards)

Interview: Radiant Black Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott - FOC on Radiant Black 31 (Feb 3), which kicks off the "Rebuild" era of the Massive-Verse-- new jumping on points for Radiant Black and Rogue Sun (Rogue Sun #25 FOC February 17), etc. 

1. For both: The Massive-Verse has grown into a universe full of interconnected stories. What inspired the decision to begin this new "Rebuild" era, why now? 
2. How do Radiant Black #31 and Rogue Sun #25 serve as jumping-on points for new readers?
3. For Kyle (Radiant Black): With Marshall now fully stepping into the role of Radiant Black post-Catalyst War, what unique challenges will he face, both as a hero and as a person, in this new chapter?
4. For Ryan (Rogue Sun): Aurie’s sudden emergence as a second Rogue Sun in issue #25 raises plenty of questions. Can you tease a bit about her background and how her relationship with Dylan will evolve?
5. Why didn’t you renumber with #1 issues?
6. For both: The theme of legacy plays a big role in both Rogue Sun and Radiant Black. How does the idea of who "deserves" to be a hero shape the stories you’re telling in this new era?
7. Massive-verse movie I Am No/One update? 
8. Fun question: If Marshall and Dylan were forced to swap cities — Marshall in New Orleans and Dylan in Chicago — who would handle the switch better, and which city’s villains would give them the most trouble?
9. Kyle I’d be remiss not to ask: Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse, anything you can tease?

Check out a smattering of the questions asked in this interview below.

1. What sort of themes are you juggling in Seasons? What inspired you to weave these themes together, and how do they relate to the broader human experience?
2. How did you approach building the world of Seasons, and what were some of the unique challenges in creating a story set across different landscapes and "seasons"?
3. Your work often includes flawed and complex protagonists. What can readers expect from the characters in Seasons?
4. You’ve collaborated with many artists over the years. What drew you to work with Paul Azaceta on this project, and how does his style complement the story?
5. Something so endearing about the first issue is how it seems quite ordinary, yet subtle things like a guy with a jetpack reveal there’s more to this world. How do you balance showing too much or showing just enough?
6. If you two were thrown into the world of Seasons, which of you would last the longest, and what ridiculous strategy would you use to survive?

Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn are the Seasons Sisters, the daughters of the world-renowned Seasons Detectives. Ten years ago, their famous parents disappeared. Left to raise themselves, the sisters formed an unbreakable bond. Now that bond is tested as the sisters fall prey to sinister forces. The youngest sister, Spring, is the last hope of saving them from a fate worse than death. Will Spring be able to piece her shattered family back together before it’s too late for them all?
RICK REMENDER (BLACK SCIENCE) and PAUL AZACETA (OUTCAST) weave an elevated tale of whimsical horror unlike anything ever experienced in comics and it all starts with this double-length premiere issue!

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NEWS

1. Marvel Comics April 2025 solicitations
   1. Marvel announces 'Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse' #1
   2. Marvel's 'Star Wars' relaunches with renumbering May 2025
   3. Ultimate Mysterio origins and more in the Ultimate Universe April 2025 solicits
   4. Marvel announces 'Wolverine and Kitty Pryde' #1 coming April 2025
   5. Concert of Champions announced
   6. 'Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur 10th Anniversary Special' coming April 2nd
   7. Marvel reveals 'Godzilla vs.' Hulk and Spider-Man details
   8. 'Fantastic Four Fanfare' announced featuring FF creators new and old
2. 'Captain Planet' #1 rockets into comic shops in April 2025
3. Vault's Post Malone project 'Big Rig' gets preview and new details
4. 'I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer' announced for April 2025
5. The Spawn universe grows with ‘Black Ritual’ and “Medieval Spawn’ titles
6. 'Giant-Size Wacky Races' coming to Dynamite in April 2025
7. Proceeds for April's 'Godzilla vs. Los Angeles' #1 to go to charity
8. DC Comics April 2025 solicitations
   1. DC reveals ‘Summer of Superman’ publishing initiative
   2. First ever DC All In initiative event 'We Are Yesterday' announced
   3. New 'Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over' #1 series coming soon
9. TOP 50 COMICS - FULL YEAR 2024

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Ultimate Spider-Man #13 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)
2. Absolute Wonder Woman #5 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)

Colin:

1. Superman #22 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora)
2. Phoenix #7 (Stephanie Phillips, Marco Renna)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Colin - Superman #22 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora)

Dave - Absolute Wonder Woman #5 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: The Seasons #1 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta)
2. Colin: Hellhunters #2 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Adam Gorham)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: X-Men #10 (Ryan Stegman)
2. Colin: Monsters #3 (Mark Spears) 

Interview: Kelly Thompson/Hayden Sherman - Absolute Wonder Woman #4 - Mid arc check-in

1. Introducing Absolute Barbara Minerva
   The Absolute version of Barbara Minerva is introduced in this arc. What inspired her design and characterization?
2. Diana’s sacrifice Wonder Woman made the ultimate sacrifice last issue, cutting off her arm to set Steve free. Can you talk about what went into making such a bold decision?
3. Exploring Diana’s Loss
   The solicit for issue #4 mentions that Diana pays a price she can’t bear. Without giving away spoilers, how does this loss shape her emotionally and strategically moving forward?
4. Collaboration Between Writer and Artist
   How do you work together to bring Diana’s sacrifices and triumphs to life, especially in such emotionally and visually impactful moments?
5. Building Diana’s Allies
   Allies play a crucial role in Diana’s journey in issue #4. Can you tease any new or returning characters and their importance to the story?
6. Balancing Epic and Intimate Stakes
   Absolute Wonder Woman balances large-scale conflict with deeply personal stakes. How do you ensure both aspects feel equally significant?
7. You’ve said that Historia is sort of part of the DNA of the book even if it’s not cannon. Could you mention anything specfic you drew from that and where may have diverged?
8. Recently there’s been a growing amount of WW/Cheetah shippers, does that influence your use of Barbara Minerva at all?
9. A question from Ryan Perry, you’ve effectively used hyperviolence so that it’s something the reader can’t look away from, yet it doesn’t feel provocative. Is there a science to balancing a compassionate message with that same hyper-violence?

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NEWS

1. Allegations against Neil Gaiman were expanded upon in a new Vulture article.
   1. The Vulture article by Lila Shapiro dives into the disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct against renowned author Neil Gaiman, as well as the ripple effects on his professional and personal life, including his estranged wife Amanda Palmer. Through detailed accounts from accusers and an exploration of Gaiman's history, career, and relationships, the piece scrutinizes how his public persona as a feminist and literary icon contrasts with the dark claims emerging about his behavior. This investigative feature challenges readers to reckon with the power dynamics, silence, and consequences that often surround such allegations in creative industries.
   2. Gaiman responds
2. Marvel teases 'One World Under Doom' #3 with covers and more
3. Doctor Doom’s ‘Superior Avengers’ launching April 2025
4. Marvel reveals every 'One World Under Doom' tie-in solicit for April 2025
5. Storm's 50th anniversary to introduce Thunder Gods in 'Storm' #7
6. ​​Marvel confirms Venom’s identity to be revealed in ‘All-New Venom’ #5
7. Ironheart gets new one-shot 'Ironheart: Bad Chemstry' for April 2025
8. 'Star Wars: Jedi Knights' #1 to feature long lost character Atha Prime
9. Dan Slott to write ‘Superman Unlimited’ ongoing series in May 2025
10. DC reveals Free Comic Book Day 2025 offerings
11. DC Preview: DC Power: Rise of the Power Company
    1. DC annouces 'The Power Company: Recharged' for April 2025
12. New 'Criminal' printings coming ahead of TV show launch
13. Five new ‘G.I. Joe’ Silent Missions one-shots announced
14. Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. files for bankruptcy
15. Vault Comics announces direct-to-retailer distribution option

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024) #3 (Ryan North, Jack Lawrence)
2. The Nice House by the Sea (2024) #5 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)

CJ:

1. Storm #4 - Marvel (Murowera Ayodele, Lucas Werneck)
2. Black Lightning #3 - DC (Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

CJ - Ultimate Wolverine #1 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)

Dave - Wonder Woman #17 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere) (note it was delayed to some comic shops)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1 (J. Michael Straczynski, Will Robson)
2. CJ: Power Rangers Prime #3 (Melissa Flores, Michael Yg)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #4 (Elizabeth Torque Card Stock Cover)
2. CJ: Ultraman X Avengers #4 (Dike Ruan Cover)

Interview: Daniel Kibblesmith - Darkwing Duck #1 artists: Ted Brandt, Ro Stein

1. "Darkwing Duck" has always had a mix of action, humor, and heart. How do you balance these elements in your storytelling, especially with the comedic tone of an 'unauthorized autobiography'?
2. The series promises to explore Darkwing's early crime-fighting days. Were there any specific challenges or opportunities in crafting his 'early days' narrative while staying true to the character fans love?
   1. Chances of a Batman Year One reference?
3. Will there be data pages?
4. Gosalyn plays a key role in Darkwing's world. How does her perspective shape the narrative in this series, and how does her dynamic with DW evolve through the story?
5. I recently spoke to Jeff Parker about Zootopia, how has it been working with Disney on this?
6. What inspired the idea of framing this series as an 'unauthorized (and unorganized) autobiography'? How does this approach bring new depth or humor to the character?
7. Darkwing Duck has an impressive rogues' gallery. Can fans expect to see any iconic villains in this series, and how do they fit into his 'possibly embellished' origin story?
8. Brandt & Stein bring their artistic talents to the series. How do their visuals enhance the humor, action, or nostalgic feel of Darkwing Duck?
9. What do you hope long-time fans of Darkwing Duck and newcomers alike take away from this series? 

In Shops: Feb 19, 2025

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NEWS

1. Top 50 Comics December
2. Milestone 'Wolverine' #400 features two tales and more
3. New one-shot ‘Kid Juggernaut’ coming April 2025
4. Marvel unveils Black History Month variant covers out February 2025
5. Ram V's 'Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma' coming in April 2025
6. The Uncanny Experience fan event returns July 12-13, 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Cruel Kingdom #1 (Oni Press)
2. Zootopia #1 (Jeff Parker, Alessandro Ranaldi)

Nathan:

1. Absolute Batman #4 (Scott Snyder, Gabriel Hernandez Walta)
2. Moon Man #6 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Federico Bertoni)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Daredevil: Unleash Hell #1 (Erica Schultz, Valentina Pinti)

Dave - Absolute Batman #4 (Scott Snyder, Gabriel Hernandez Walta)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: New Gods #2 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)
2. Nathan: Ultimate Wolverine #1 (Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Storm #4 (Karen Darboe Cover)
2. Nathan: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #3 (Jorge Fornés)

Interview: Interview: Lucky Devils - Charles Soule, Ryan Browne 

1. What inspired the concept of The Lucky Devils? Was there a specific moment or idea that sparked the "devil on your shoulder" premise?
2. After the massive success of Eight Billion Genies, did you feel any pressure to create something equally ambitious? How did that influence the development of The Lucky Devils?
3. The series explores Faustian bargains and humanity’s struggle with temptation. What drew you to this theme, and how do you balance humor and darkness in such a morally complex story?
4. How did you come to 9 issues specifically for the series?

1. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions—is this series more of a cautionary tale, or is it about embracing the chaos?

1. Ryan, you mentioned pushing the limits of "crazy world-building insanity"—what’s been the most fun or challenging thing to draw so far?
2. Charles, how did your experience with morally complex stories like Star Wars or The Oracle Year influence your approach to writing The Lucky Devils?

1. If you had a literal devil on your shoulder like in The Lucky Devils, what do you think it would tell you to do first? Would you listen?

1. What do you hope readers take away from The Lucky Devils? Is there a particular emotion, idea, or lesson you want them to ponder after closing the final issue?