Comics scheduled for release on 18th April 2012. STAR WARS DAWN Of THE JEDI FORCE STORM #1 (3rd print) Dark Horse On the planet Tython, in the center of the galaxy, an order of warrior monks strives to maintain peace and to balance the mysterious power known as the Force. But a stranger is coming-one […]
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More ‘Night of the Owls’ chat
Like writer Scott Snyder, ‘Batman’ artist Greg Capullo has also spoken to DC about the imminent ‘Night of the Owls’ crossover event. ‘Night of the Owls’ starts in ‘Batman #8’ and ‘Nightwing #8’, then continues across all of the Bat-family titles. Check out the full interviews with Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder.
Third printing for Justice League #4
DC have announced that the second print run for Justice League #4 has sold out and the book is going back to press for the third time. Variant hunters can find it from May 16th. Full story.
Scott Snyder talks ‘Night of the Owls’
DC’s ‘Night of the Owls’, the Batman crossover event, is about to hit this week and they spoke to ‘Batman’ writer Scott Snyder about the upcoming battle for Gotham City. Read his thoughts here.
Weekend Round-Up 16th April
Much of the news round-up comes from C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, which took place this weekend. Dark Horse have announced their plans to co-publish Athena Voltaire with Sequential Pulp Comics. Athena Voltaire is a 1930’s heroine originally launched as a part of the Modern Tales family of webcomics in 2002. The […]
Watch out, it’s The New Frontiersman!
After a few snippets of info on Before Watchmen? Featuring teasers, features and exclusives between now and June, make sure you check out DC’s interactive newspaper, ‘The New Frontiersman’.
‘Culling’ Chat Galore
DC have posted another couple of interviews about The Culling, the DC New 52 crossover event beginning with the 48-page issue Teen Titans Annual #1, continuing through Superboy #9 and Legion Lost #9, concluding in Teen Titans #9. Following on from Scott Lobdell’s interview, DC have spoken to Editors Brian Cunningham and Chris Conroy and […]
DC Direct rebranded as ‘DC Collectibles’
The DC merchandise line known as DC Direct has now re-launched as ‘DC Collectibles’. In early May, they will be extending their full range of products to be available online, but if you prefer buying your DC merchandise in-store, in-hand and in the UK, ACE Comics will still be stocking DC Collectibles on our shelves.
DC New 52: Scott Lobdell talks ‘The Culling’
The May, DC will be featuring ‘The Culling’, a crossover event beginning with the 48-page issue Teen Titans Annual #1, continuing through Superboy #9 and Legion Lost #9, concluding in Teen Titans #9. In DC’s blog this week, ‘Superboy’ and ‘Teen Titans’ writer Scott Lobdell tells of his experience on the project. Click here for […]
National Comics coming from DC in July
DC are launching a new comic series titled ‘National Comics‘ this July, which will feature stand-alone stories focusing on particular DC characters. National Comics kick off with ‘Eternity‘, from Jeff Lemire and Cully Hamner. Police coroner Christopher Freeman discovers the ability to resurrect the dead and partners with the recently deceased to find their murderers […]
Comics up for ‘Hugos’
The finalists for the 2012 Hugo Awards, which honour excellence in science fiction and fantasy, have been announced in the UK. There are a number of comic book mentions as DC and IDW both have titles up for Best Graphic Story (‘Fables’ and ‘The Unwritten’ for Vertigo and ‘Locke & Key’ for IDW). Also of […]
By the Power of Grayskull!
DC have announced a brand new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe comic book, debuting in July and offering ‘a brand-new take’ on the legend, who celebrates his 30th year of existence in 2012. The six issue, limited series is written by James Robinson, with pencils by Phillip Tan and inks from Ruy Jose. […]