Leave it to Deadpool to turn April Fool’s Day into a full-blown comic book event. This year, Marvel Comics is once again celebrating the Merc with a Mouth with April Pool’s Day, a playful, chaos-filled tribute arriving in comic shops alongside a special Deadpool: April Pool’s Day #1 one-shot. The release is part of a larger April Fool’s Day celebration that will also include merchandise, digital content, and other surprises centered around everyone’s favorite fourth-wall-breaking antihero. Continue reading Deadpool Brings the Chaos with Marvel’s April Pool’s Day Variant Covers→
There are some icons that never fade — they just evolve. Now, in a move that feels both nostalgic and freshly inventive, Hello Kitty is stepping into an entirely new storytelling universe: comic books.
In a newly announced partnership between IDW Publishing and Sanrio, the world’s most recognizable ambassador of kindness and cuteness is getting her own ongoing comic series. The result? A bright, globe-trotting adventure designed to charm longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. Continue reading Hello Kitty Goes Panel-by-Panel: A Supercute Comic Book Debut→
While visiting Los Angeles in December, I had the chance to see Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanityat the Skirball Cultural Center — an exhibition that managed to be both deeply informative and genuinely fun. Rather than focusing solely on Kirby’s outsized influence on Marvel and DC, the show presented a fuller portrait of the artist: his Jewish upbringing on New York’s Lower East Side, his service in World War II, and the personal experiences that shaped his lifelong interest in heroism, justice, and moral responsibility. Continue reading Captain America #1 Comic Book Cover Art By Jack Kirby→
Anime NYC is always a highlight of the fall convention season, spanning four days of panels, screenings, and an overwhelming array of exhibitors and fan experiences. This year, however, my time on the show floor was limited to the Thursday evening preview, since I flew out the next morning for a long-planned San Diego vacation. That meant I had just a few hours to explore before the weekend crowds rolled in, and I knew I’d need to be selective with what I chose to cover. Continue reading My Speed-Date With Opening Night of Anime NYC 2025!→
Get ready, comic book fans — history is about to be made! This September, Marvel and DC are teaming up for their first crossover event in decades, kicking off with the release of Deadpool/Batman #1, a high-octane one-shot that pairs Marvel’s unhinged antihero Deadpool with DC’s brooding icon, Batman.
