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With their comic Minor Threats, actor and comedian Patton Oswalt and TV writer Jordan Blum found unexpected success with their title focused on the travails of underappreciated and overlooked D-list villains. Now, a background character in the comic that is about background villains is getting his moment in the spotlight. From the World of Minor Threats: Barfly teams up the duo, who created Hulu’s stop-motion Marvel series M.O.D.O.K., with comics author Kyle Starks and artist Ryan Browne, the…

Robert Smigel even roped the spoof expert into singing one of his faux songs — a version of Sia's "Chandelier" about watching Mr. Belvedere Robert Smigel’s Triumph the Insult Comic Dog somehow found a way to add another goofy layer to “Weird Al” Yankovic’s iconic shtick. Yankovic was one of Triumph’s guests at his recent “Let’s Make a Poop!” live shows at SF Sketchfest (now available to watch in full online), and to honor the pop parody king, Triumph asked if he could perform some of his favorite…

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Benedict Wong teases his return to the MCU. Karen Gillain has hopes for the future of Jumanji. Get a look at the anime adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s Sand Land. Plus, Warner Bros. wants to make Dr. Seuss strike again with a new Cat in the Hat movie. Spoilers get!Who Should Be the Next James Bond? io9 PicksJames BondBritish tabloid The Sun alleges that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been formally offered the role of James Bond, replacing Daniel Craig in the role.Save the Green Planet!According to the InSneider newsletter, Jesse…

Posted in: Comics, Comics Publishers, Current News, Marvel Comics | Tagged: free, planet of the apesMarvel Comics is to send out free sampler bundles in April to comic book stores for their Planet Of The Apes series Fall Of Man.Article Summary Marvel Comics releases free Planet Of The Apes #1 to comic shops in April. The series is tied to the new Kingdom Of The Planet of The Apes movie. David Walker and Dave Wachter present a tale of humanity's fight against apes. Collectible paperback of Fall Of…

Posted in: Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Comics, Comics Publishers, DC Comics, Max, Superman, TV | Tagged: Josie Campbell, my adventures with supermanDC Comics is publishing a new comic book series starting in June to tie in, and vibe with the My Adventures with Superman animated series.Article Summary New "My Adventures with Superman" comic bridges Season One and Two. TV producer Josie Campbell pens the series with artist Pablo M. Collar. The story features Superman and friends tackling a sewer…

The story of My Adventures With Superman will continue at DC Comics, with a miniseries bridging the gap between its first and upcoming second season, written by show producer and writer Josie Campbell. Gorgeously realized by Studio Mir (Voltron: Legendary Defender, The Legend of Korra), MAWS was one of 2023’s best surprises. Campbell (Wonder Woman, New Champion of Shazam) brought a comic book sensibility to the show, which combined action and mystery with a romance-forward frame — Superman for a shojo audience. The…

Ryan Pagelow stands out as a unique voice in the world of webcomics, particularly through his creation series, Buni comics. His work is a good blend of cute visuals and dark humor, often featuring animals, vegetables, fruits, and more in scenarios that start off seemingly innocent but take unexpected and humorous twists.Pagelow's approach to storytelling is especially notable for its reliance on visuals rather than text, making his comics accessible and relatable across language barriers. With a commitment to exploring…

There's no denying that without the talented artists and writers who have made Marvel Comics such a print juggernaut, Marvel Studios and the MCU wouldn't exist. Be that as it may, as claimed in THR's article on the matter, the minds behind so many beloved and influential superhero adaptations have gone above and beyond to shrink comic creators' payouts for using their characters. In addition to the aforementioned "cameo" tactic, Marvel Studios has reportedly pulled some other strategies out of its bag of…

Hollywood star Chris Evans says it is not easy to make comic book movies and they deserve more credit than they get. The actor, who featured as Captain America as well as Avengers franchise, spoke about comic book movies during an appearance at Emerald City Con 2024, reported Total Film. "Comic book movies in general, for whatever reason, don`t always get the credit I think they deserve. They are these big, giant movies. There`s a lot of cooks in the kitchen. But the empirical evidence is in: They are not easy to make.…