NEWSEnter the Linearverse!‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’ board game coming December 2021DC Comics and Epic Games publishing ‘Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point’ April 2021New Black Cat story kicks off ‘Infinite Destinies’ event this summer.C.B. Cebulski announces ‘Deadpool: Black, White & Blood’ for 2021Marvel First Look: ‘Heroes Reborn’ #1Z2 producing Blondie comic with Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and John McCreaDark Horse announces ‘The House of Lost Horizons’ from Mignola and RobersonVault Comics launching ‘The Blue Flame’ from Chris Cantwell & Adam GorhamCount of Monte Cristo gets a sci-fi upgrade thanks to Ibrahim MoustafaImage Comics ending Robert Kirkman series ‘Oblivion Song’ with issue 36Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Batman Black & White #3 (Various)Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #6 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Tonci Zonjic)Nathan:Batman Black & White #3 (Various)Stray Dogs #1 (W: Tony Fleecs, A: Trish Forstner)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Nocterra #1 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Tony S. Daniel)Nathan: The Swamp Thing #1 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Demon Days: X-Men #1 (Mark Brooks variant)Nathan: The Swamp Thing #1 (Mike Perkins cover)Segment: Scott Snyder Interview - Nocterra - March 3, 2021, Tony S. Daniel, Tomeu Morey

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Scott Snyder on building new horror series Nocterra

NEWSStarting with the biggest news, we discuss the May 2021 Marvel Comics solicitations which include the new Star Wars event ‘War of the Bounty Hunters. Also in marvel news, a new teaser for the Fantastic Four 60th anniversary was revealed.DC Comics stunned the world this week with big news like their celebrating classic films with new series Superman ’78 and Batman ’89, DC teased new 2021 series at the ComicsPro retailer event as well as showing off new Snyder Cut variant covers.Image Comics made waves this week too as Todd MacFarlane announced four new Spawn titles in a new shared universe push. Image Comics also revealed plenty of new series like the reworking of Savage Dragon #259 into North Force #0, Aquarius: The Book of Mer, and The Good Asian. Sadly though, news revealed Die is coming to an end with its last story arc starting in May. It was also reported The Department of Truth is getting optioned for a television series. Finally, Dark Horse is coming in hot with a new The Witcher miniseries and Far Cry series.Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Iron Man (2020) #6 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Cafu)Immortal Hulk: Flatline (W/A: Declan Shalvey)Nathan:TMNT: The Last Ronin #2 (W: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, A: Esau & Isaac Escorza, Kevin Eastman)M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #3 (W: Jordan Blum & Patton Oswalt, A: Scott Hepburn)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #6 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Tonci Zonjiv)Nathan: The Department of Truth #6 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Elsa Charretier)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Spawn #315 (Capullo & McFarlane Cover)Nathan: Batman Black & White #3 (Sana Takeda cover)Segment: Interview - Karla Pacheco and her mother Alison

Spider-Woman: An inside look with Karla Pacheco and her mom

NEWSThe graphic novel category had a huge week, with sales soaring 110%.Tynion and Jimenez introduce Miracle Molly villain in Batman 108Marvel throwing a birthday party for Deadpool February 25thEarly Marvel Solicit news:Marvel officially announces ‘X-Corp’ by Tini Howard and Alberto FocheMarvel unveils Mark Bagley trading card covers for ‘Heroes Reborn’ for May 2021Marvel teases incomplete ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ roster…until ThursdayMarvel’s Doctor Strange turns to tarot for new ‘Defenders’ lineupDC Comics solicitations for May 2021!DC Comics relaunching ‘Legends of the Dark Knight’ April 2ndDC Comics reveals first wave of Milestone comics starting February 26thChip Zdarsky is taking a “Last Ride” with digital-first DC Comics seriesDC Comics launching ‘DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration’Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Wolverine: Black, White & Blood #3 (Various)Home Sick Pilots #3 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:Radiant Black #1 (W: Kyle Higgins, A: Marcelo Costa)Home Sick Pilots #3 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #3 (W: Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, A: Scott Hepburn)Nathan: The Last Ronin #2 (W: Tom Waltz & Kevin Eastman, A: Esau & Isaac Escorza)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Spider-Woman #9 (Besch Cover)Nathan: Sabrina: Something Wicked #5 (Veronica Fish)Segment: Off topic Top Shelf: Friday the 13th  movies!

We heart (DC, Marvel, Image) comics on Valentine’s Day

NewsBefore we dive into the interview, we recap the biggest news of the week. Marvel Comics made waves with new Heroes Rebornone-shot reveals. They also revealed Fantastic Four: Life Story is on the way. Also in Marvel-related news, artist Joe Bennett issued a statement on antisemitic imagery in Immortal Hulk #43.In DC Comics news, Ozzy Osbourne and Megadeth team with DC for international Dark Nights: Death Metal – Band Edition, Yara Flor is… Wonder Girl, and she’ll be appearing in Infinite Frontier #0! DC Comics is also launching Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom and Future State: Gotham this May.Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Razorblades: The Horror Magazine #3 (Various)Specter Inspectors #1 (W: Bowen McCurdy, Kaitlyn Musto A: Bowen McCurdy)Nathan:Future State: Swamp Thing #2 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)Specter Inspectors #1 (W: Bowen McCurdy, Kaitlyn Musto A: Bowen McCurdy)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Black Hammer: Visions #1 (W: Patton Oswalt, Dean Kotz)Nathan: Radiant Black #1 (W: Kyle Higgins, A: Marcelo Costa)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: DC: Love Is A Battlefield #1 (Kaare Andrews)Nathan: Star Wars: Darth Vader #10 (Aaron Kuder)Segment: Interview - Max Bemis to talk Valiant’s Savage Release Date: Feb 17, 2021

Max Bemis gets 'Savage' and talks new Valiant series

NEWSHeroes Reborn revealed as Jason Aaron & Ed McGuinness  projectMarvel Comics opens up fan-voting for their next X-Men team lineupMarvel to launch new line of graphic novels called ‘Mighty Marvel Masterworks’Marvel and Scholastic have announced Spider-Ham: Great Power, No Responsibility, an original graphic novel by Steve Foxe and Shadia Amin.Saga Writer Brian K. Vaughan Confirms Series Will Return SoonBrian Bendis No Longer Exclusive At DC ComicsComic con on a cruise ship? Image and Skybound planning one for next yearDark Horse to publish entire YouNeek Studios line of graphic novelsSegment: WHO IS NATHAN SIMMONS - 3 truths and a lie (we reveal the answer after judging?)Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Wolverine #9 (W: Ben Percy, A: Adam Kubert)Strange Adventures #8: (W:  Tom King, Artist: Mitch Gerads, Evan Shaner)Nathan:The Department of Truth #5 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #5 (W: Al Ewing, A: Simone Di Meo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Dreaming: Waking Hours #7 (W: G. Willow Wilson, A: Javier Rodriguez)Nathan: Future State: Swamp Thing #2 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: King In Black: Gwenom Vs. Carnage #2 (Flaviano Design Cover)Nathan: Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #3 (Cover B: Sean Phillips)Segment: Interview - Josh Williamson - Infinite Frontier, Robin, Future State: Justice League, Nailbiter ReturnsJosh, you’re very busy, with Robin coming as well as Infinite Frontier, and Nailbiter Returns, and Future State Justice League... is this the busiest year for you in comics, or are you just getting started?Earlier this week you spoke to CBR and you talk a bit about Wonder Woman and Spectre playing a big part in teasing the future DC Comics stories. What makes these two characters the right choice to push forward?There have been many cases where a big event or cliffhanger teases the “future events” at the big-two, but in many cases, some of those events don’t happen or fall off. Can you say with certainty what we see in Infinite Frontier will be used and explored down the line?What goes into writing an overarching structure for a comic like Infinite Frontier? Is it an outline, a rough script, a treatment, an abstract painting they riff off of?As a writer for the big-two, soon to be publishing a book you’re spearheading in Infinite Frontier, how do you navigate ambition, approaching the size and scope, but also what you want to achieve personally? - i think he’s kinda covered this ok!It’s not evident if you’ve written or will write Dr. Manhattan, but I must know, is there any extra stress or anxiety around writing a character or exploring the consequences of a character that is so iconically part of one of the most famous comics in existence?It might be because folks are still figuring out Future State and aren’t quite ready for Infinite Frontier, but I swear there’s even more hype around Robin. What do you think makes Robin aka Damian Wayne such an alluring character for fans?Can you talk a little bit about Gleb Melnikov’s work on Robin, was there any specific page in the first issue that went above and beyond what you could have anticipated?The pandemic has affected the entire industry, I was curious if it helped or hindered the development of Infinite Frontier and Robin? SUPERFIGHT: Spectre vs. Wonder Woman -  Infinite Frontier #0 - RELEASES MAR 2ND, 2021 FOC - February 7thROBIN #1 arrives in April Gleb Melnikov

Josh Williamson on the future of DC Comics

NEWSThe Old Guard gets a star-studded anthology sequel in Tales Through Time - Kelly Sue DeConnick, Brian Michael Bendis, and more lend their services to a new 6-issue seriesMichael Walsh, Kelly Thompson, Chip Zdarsky, Ed Brisson working on...SOMETHING and IGN had the scoopImage/Top Cow coming out with Helm Greycastle, Lighthouse, and Home.BOOM! Studios First Look: The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1DC Comics replaces DC Universe with DC Universe Infinite comics reading appMarvel Solicits April 2021 are hereTa-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Black Panther’ run comes to an end with ‘Black Panther’ #25‘Venom’ #200 is ‘final’ chapter for Donny Cates and Ryan StegmanSpider’s Shadow coming soon‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ #13 kicks off Marvel’s new space age“Worlds Least Sober hero” coming from Dark Horse in AprilMarvel Comics launching ‘Heroes Reborn’ in 20211.25 Million copies of Dog Man Grime and Punishment sold in 4 monthsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Future State: Superman - Worlds Of War #1 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mikel Janin, Brandon Easton, Valentine de Landro, Becky Cloonan Michael Conrad, Gleb Melnikov)Future State: Catwoman #1 (W: Ram V. A: Otto Schmidt)Forrest:I Breathed A Body #1 (W: Zac Thompson, A: Andy Macdonald)King in Black #3 (W: Donny Cates, A: Ryan Stegman)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Department Of Truth #5 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)Forrest: Spawn #314 (W: Todd McFarlane, A: Carlo Barberi)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Daredevil #26 variant RahzzaForrest: Department of Truth #5 (Dani, Bonvillain)Segment - One thing Forrest is looking forward to in 2021Segment: Interview - Chip Zdarsky and Jason Loo on Afterlift Eisner Winner February 2ndCongratulations on your Eisner win! Afterlift is going to have a reincarnation of sorts in February when Dark Horse teams up with Comixology to send this to print, but the journey started before the first issue came out in October 2019. Was the series originally being set for digital-only a pro or a con in your mind?Aferlift takes readers to many...realms of the afterlife. Can you speak to any inspirations for these realms like Hell and Heaven that influenced this work?Comixology head of content Chip Mosher was on this show last May and he’s a super guy, I was curious how Afterlift ended up at Comixology or if it was always a project set up there?I love the naming in Afterlift, “Gornaux the grievous, slayer of all of grenroveria” or the demon Zeniakra, how do you come up with these so they sound right but then are also completely original?Have either of you played Rocket League? You should get a deal to write a comic about that game, the ability to flip cars is taken to the max in Afterlift!It’s funny, but it almost seems like the Fast and the Furious series has owned car chase and car stunt movies for too long. That said, would you ever be open to a Fast and the Furious crossover?Janice Chen talks about her father joining a “weird christian church” as someone who grew up with a born again christian father, I was curious if that detail was from your personal lives something you added for a specific reason?The book ends on an interesting cliffhanger of sorts, is a sequel in the cards for Afterlift?After there any other projects in 2021 you’d like to discuss?Off topic Top Shelf: Jason Loo: Building furniture for Star Wars diaromas Chip Zdarsky: Novels and comics for work, post Afterlift learning to drive

Guests Chip Zdarsky an Jason Loo discuss their Eisner Winner Afterlift

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!Forrest NewsNEWSRejected cover breaks world record for comic book artAdult graphic novel sales figures reveal nearly 30% sales jump in 2020Marvel pre-solicits!Spider-Man Clone Saga on the wayMarvel Comics launching ‘The Mighty Valkyries’ #1 April 2021Champions gets a new creative team with issue #6Marvel launching ‘Aliens: The Original Years Omnibus’ Vol. 2 to Earth in August 2021Marvel to celebrate Darkhawk’s 30th anniversary with anthology one-shotDC solicits!DC Comics launching Damian Wayne led series 'Robin'DC Comics sets ‘Green Lantern’ for Geoffrey Thorne and Dexter SoyDC Comics launching digital first series ‘The Next Batman: Second Son’Flash Facts curated by Mayim BialikBatman gets new villains and allies in ‘Batman: The Dark Knight’ April 13thSixth Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics finalists namedOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Home Sick Pilots #2 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Seven Secrets #6 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Daniele Di Nicuolo)Forrest:Home Sick Pilots #2 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Haha #1 (W: W. Maxwell Prince, A: Vanesa Del Rey)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Future State: Superman - Worlds Of War #1 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mikel Janin, Brandon Easton, Valentine de Landro, Becky Cloonan Michael Conrad, Gleb Melnikov)Forrest: Crimson Flower #1 (W: Matt Kindt, A: Matt Lesniewski)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Future State: Superman - Worlds Of War #1 (Mikel Janin)Forrest: Pulp TP (Sean Phillips)Segment: Interview - Jordan Blum on M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games Head Games (first two issues out)Modok Head Games has been fun, funny, and action-packed. What is your scripting process like with Patton Oswalt?Do you think MODOK is a relatable character?What does every MODOK story need?Scott Hepburn has been extraordinary in making the book funny and fun, when it comes to comedic timing how do you approach the scripting for the comic?On the reverse side, how do you approach comedic timing and comedy when writing the upcoming Hulu show?Is there a chance we could get more MODOK comics?I have to ask...if MODOK has a family, does that mean MODOK has the ability to make babies? Have you guys thought about that aspect?After MODOK, what is your #1 series you’d like to write (with or without Oswalt)SUPERFIGHT: Modok vs. DazzlerOff topic Top Shelf: Hill House, Kobra Kai

Picking Jordan Blum's brain on Marvel's 'M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games'

NEWSJeff Lemire updates us on upcoming projects and adds new onesBOOM! Studios is kickstarting again!100K? Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic #1 Has 200K Orders!Marvel confirms Louise and Walter Simonson will continue their X-Factor runMarvel dropping The Marvels in April, almost a year late!Scott Snyder confirms DC Future State will continue in more ways than oneYanick Paquette leaving DC ComicsMarvel announces Si Spurrier for Way of XX-Men Monday hints at future titlesThe Hellfire Gala seems to be happening over the summer so we may not hear about the X-Men roster for awhileThere will be a Solem story in Wolverine after the GalaPercy knows Beast has been acting like a **** and it's all according to plan. He has known where Beast's story is going since issue oneEach X-Force character will be getting a spotlight including Forge, Kid Omega, and SageColossus has a big role to play across the line coming upPercy is not done writing JeanMan-Slaughter will be appearing in X-Force sometime soonOur Top Books of the WeekDave:The Dreaming: Waking Hours #6 (W: G. Willow Wilson, A: Javier Rodriguez)Dark Nights: Death Metal #7 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Greg Capullo)Nathan:Future State: Swamp Thing #1 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)Future State: Wonder Woman #1 (W/A: Joelle Jones)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Future State Dark Detective #1 (Of 4)(Cover A Dan Mora), $5.99Nathan: Future State: Justice League #1JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Future State Dark Detective #1 (John Paul Leon variant)Nathan: Blade Runner 2029 #2 (Cover A: Peach Momoko)Segment: Interview - Scott Snyder joins the show to discuss the recently finished Dark Nights: Death Metal, how it ties into DC Future State, and his many creator-owned projects coming in 2021.

Dark Nights: Death Metal Exit Interview: Scott Snyder on DC, indie projects and more

News:Spider-Man’s new costume is...a lookVault keeps adding creative teamsComics Sales in 2020!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:                              Tales From The Dark Multiverse: Dark Nights: Metal #1 Forrest:I took vacation so Berserk Deluxe Edition Vol. #1TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Dreaming: Waking Hours #6 (Wilson, Javier Rodriguez)Forrest: Eternals #1 (Gillen, Esad Ribic)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Thor #11 by Daniel Warren JohnsonForrest: X-Factor #6 Ivan ShavrinSegment: Best of the year!Best comic to show a lapsed fanForrest: Harley Quinn Black + White + RedDave: Strange AdventuresMentions: DB-The Magic FishDaredevilBest Comics Trend Forrest: Creator-owned anthologiesDave: Digital-first seriesMentions: Comics conventions figuring virtual outContained events (X of swords, Future State)Worst Comics Trend Forrest: Marvel ignores (rewards!) plagiarismDave: Publishers staying mum about abusersMentions: Conan is in the 616Star Wars feels aimlessCreators term/name searchingCreators denigrating criticismBiggest DisappointmentForrest: King in BlackDave: King in BlackMentions: Kindred RevealHellblazer CancelledJustice League Dark moved to backup seriesEmpyre ThorBiggest Surprise: Industry  Forrest: DC Divorces from DiamondDave: Dan Didio firedMentions: Diamond Stopped Shipping!IDW rotating administrationMarvel buys Alien/PredatorMarvel publishes Warhammer 40k (and it’s good!)Chadwick Boseman honored in comicsBiggest Surprise: In Comics Forrest: Starlord is canonically queerDave: Hulking and Wiccan’s marriage Mentions: Apocalypse’s familyKate Pryde is canonically queerSymbiote Santa Best #1 / One ShotForrest: Department of Truth #1Dave: Hellions #1Mentions: SWORDX of Swords: CreationMarvels Snapshot: CyclopsHome Sick PilotsHedraBest Ongoing Forrest: HellionsDave: The Dreaming: Waking HoursMentions: Immortal HulkThe Department of TruthDaredevilGuardians of the GalaxyThat Texas BloodThe Entire X-LineBest MiniseriesForrest: King of NowhereDave: Skulldigger & Skeleton BoyMentions: Undone By BloodAlienatedRedforkWonder Woman: Dead EarthSuperman Smashes the KlanWyndLost SoldiersOlympiaJimmy OlsenNo One’s RoseBest OGNForrest: Blue in GreenDave: The Magic FishMentions: Dracula Motherf-ckerSlaughterhouse FiveKill A ManBest Event Forrest: X of SwordsDave: EmpyreBest Reboot Forrest: SWORDDave: ChampionsMentions: Alien: The Original ScreenplayMost Memorable Retcon (bad or good) Forrest: Franklin RichardsDave: Franklin RichardsMentions: Brand New DayBest Romance Forrest: Lonely ReceiverDave: Wiccan and HulklingMentions: Cheater CodeBest HeroForrest: ApocalypseDave: DaredevilMentions: Best in-comic TeamForrest: HellionsDave: Suicide SquadMentions:X-FactorBest Creator TeamForrest: Chip Zdarsky / Marco CheccettoDave: Tynion/Simmonds The Department of TruthMentions: Ram V/ Anand RK - Blue in GreenBest WriterForrest: Al EwingDave: James Tynion IVMentions: Ram VAlex PaknadelKieron GillenTini HowardChip ZdarskyMariko TamakiZac Thompson Lonnie NadlerBest ArtistForrest: Daniel Warren JohnsonDave: Martin Simmonds Mentions:James StokoeMarco CheccettoMahmud AsrarJavier RodriguezSami KivelaTyler JenkinsJacob PhillipsBest Villain Forrest: SinisterDave: CotatiMentions:EmpathBest CostumeForrest: Elektra DaredevilDave: Spider-Woman (don’t hit me!)Mentions: Abigail Brand (SWORD)Thor?Comic we wish we were caught up onForrest: Far SectorDave: DaredevilBest comic not from this yearForrest: BerserkDave: Sentient Mentions:SaraUpgrade SoulWay of the HousehusbandBest PublisherForrest: TKODave: Random House GraphicMentions: BOOM!MarvelAftershockVaultSegment: 2021 prediction! Dave says Spider-Man will get the big event of the year. Forrest says DC will reboot.

Best in Comics 2020: Series, creators, culture & more

News:Before we dive into the interview we recap the biggest news of the week. We start with DC Comics who is launching a new era with ‘Infinite Frontier’ in March 2021. They also revealed a ton of creative teams and new titles like Phillip Kennedy Johnson taking over Superman and Action Comics, Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo tapped for Nightwing March 2021, a new 64-page monthly anthology Batman: Urban Legends is on the way as well as the announcement of Superman: Red & Blue. In indie comic news, Archie Comics announced Mighty Crusaders by Rob Liefeld, a new limited horror series is on the way at BOOM! with Grant Morrison co-writing, and Vault Comics teased creative teams for 2021 all week long.In Marvel Comics news, Mariko Tamaki and Gurihiru team up for ‘Thor & Loki: Double Trouble’ this March, Marvel is kicking off ‘Silk’ solo-series in March 2021, Marvel taps Daniel Warren Johnson for ‘Beta Ray Bill’ series in 2021, and Steve Orlando is set for Man-Thing.Our Top Books of the WeekDave:                              Black Cat (2020) #1 (W: Jed MacKay, A: C.F. Villa, Nina Vakueya)New Mutants #14 (W: Vita Ayala, A: Rod Reis)Forrest:King in Black: Immortal Hulk (W: Al Ewing, A: Aaron Kuder)Wolverine: Black, White, and Blood #2 (Various)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: King-Size Conan #1 (Various)Forrest: King-Size Conan #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Department of Truth #4 (Tradd Moore)Forrest: King In Black #2 (Ryan Stegman)Segment: Interview Zac Thompson talks about I Breathed a BodyRelease date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Artist: Andy MacDonaldOff Topic Top Shelf: Memories of a Murder, Zardoz, Ishtar

Zac Thompson talks social media and fungal horror in 'I Breathed a Body'

NEWSBecky Cloonan taking over Wonder Woman, Mariko Tamaki on Detective Comics (only second woman to write this series ever)X-Men Monday news!X-Corp is def backNightcrawler and Storm getting more focusHellfire Gala...Si Spurrier?Marvel Comics launching all-new ‘Alien’ stories March 2021Karmen set for release this March from ImageJames Harren and Dave Stewart are going ‘Ultramega’ for Image Comics March 2021Bequest from AfterShock on the wayImage Comics launching new series ‘Hell to Pay’ live via TwitchRob Liefeld is back at Marvel with Deadpool 30th anniversary coversBad Idea asks customers not to share unsanctioned preview booksOur Top Books of the WeekDave:                              Batman: Black & White (2020) #1 (Various)Home Sick Pilots #1 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Forrest:Home Sick Pilots #1 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Second Coming: Only Begotten Son #1 (W: Mark Russell, A: Richard Pace, Leonard Kirk)Forrest: King In Black: Immortal Hulk #1 (W: Ewing, A: Aaron Kuder)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Cat #1 (Pepe Larraz)Forrest: King In Black: Immortal Hulk #1 (Aaron Kuder)Segment Interview: Steve Foxe - Writer of Cheat(er) Code, editor of The Department of Truth, Razorblades, Night Train short TKOOff Topic Top Shelf: What has Foxe been enjoying that's not comic book related? Clown In A Cornfield - PS5 Miles Morales

Indie standout Steve Foxe on writing, editing, and everything in between

NEWSMarvel’s Marvel Made Chris Claremont bundle reaches goal for production, adds new Wolverine story from Frank Miller eraMarvel pushes X-Men spinoff Children of the Atom back an additional two months"I Got Screwed" – Alex Ross On DC Comics and Kingdom ComeSurprise! DC is hiring for three big executive positionsRam V + Swamp Thing = yesMarvel and Spider-Man lead Diamond’s November sales chartsSpider-Woman nominated for best comic at 2020 Dragon Awards WinnersX-Men Monday - Hickman - Be there, or be squareX of Swords Wrap up SegmentDid the event work?Could the event have been sharper/better/tighter?Dave asks Forrest:What does X of Swords taste like?What would an X of Swords sequel look like?"Marvel is launching a new event X of [BLANK]!"Our Top Books of the WeekDave:                              Hellions #7 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Stephen Segovia)Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Filipe Andrade)Forrest:Redfork (W: Alex Paknadel, A: Nil Vendrell, C: Giula Brusco)Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Filipe Andrade)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: S.W.O.R.D. #1 (W: Al Ewing, A: Valerio Schiti)Forrest: Home Sick Pilots #1 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wonder Woman #768 (Adam Hughes Variant)Forrest: Norse Mythology #3 (P. Craig Russell) Alex Paknadel interview

X of Swords analysis and writer Alex Paknadel joins the show

NEWSComiXology offers huge savings on Dawn of X and Marvel eventsMarvel giving away Venom and Absolute Carnage for freeDC Comics offers free ‘DC Future State’ magazine ahead of January 2021 releaseDigital-first Challenge of the Super Sons is on the waySi Spurrier announces X-Men’s next story ‘Reign of X’ coming December 2020Greg Capullo returns to ‘Spawn’ with new variant covers over 4 issuesDark Horse announces 'Hellboy Universe: The Secret Histories' for June 2021Marvel permanently cancels 4 COVID-delayed booksBuyers guide SegmentWhat is in the Dave Buyers Guide?Apple Watch - latest and greatestCadence Comic Art/Felix Comics ArtUnder desk footrestFRENCH PRESSAction figure shelves, need more!Spider-Man PS4, Left 4 Dead!!What is in the Forrest Buyers Guide?Blue Yeti Nano microphoneMechanical keyboard - mine is a Razer Cyona ChromaLaptop/monitor riserPurple seat cushionsRed bull and champagneVenom Fortnite skin2020 buyers guide for comics fansHox/Pox Hardcover and DOX tradesMany great DC omnibus’ came out this year for the first time!Swamp Thing Alan Moore (vol. 1 and 2)Swamp Thing by Nancy A. Collins OmnibusBatman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol. 3Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 1Batman: The Rise and Fall of the Batmen Omnibus (coming December James Tynion IV)Immortal Hulk OmnibusTKO Presents waves 1 - 3 - Use AIPT20 for a 20% discount!Marvel Treasury Editions - Silver Surfer Black, History of the Marvel UniverseBCW comic book binsCadence Comic Art/Felix Comics Art - original art purchasesMafex Dark Knight toys, MacFarlane DC Toyz coming in fast and hotGive to Binc FoundationOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Cheat(er) Code (W: Steve Foxe, A: Daz)The Witcher: Fading Memories #1 (W: Bartosz Sztybor, A: Amad Mir, Hamid Sheykh)Forrest:Venom: First Host (W: Mike Costa, Mark Bagley)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Kill a Man (W: Steve Orlando, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, A: Alec Morgan)Forrest: Alien Original Screenplay HC (W: Cristiano Seixas, A: Guilherme Balbi)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Widow #4 (Marco Checchetto)Forrest: Daredevil #25 (Marco Checchetto)Things we are thankful for

2020 comic book buyers guide

NEWSDan Slott’s Fantastic Four retcon generates considerable poor reactions, public commentsRobert Kirkman releases original Walking Dead pitch and proposalChris Claremont does Reddit AMA, tells Magik superfan that their tattoo is weird and that the character is fundamentally evilMarvel Solicits are in for Feb 2021Marvel’s Voices: Legacy #1 coming in FebruaryAvengers Mech coming tooBlack Panther returns in FebruaryMarvel unlists W.E.B of Spider-ManBlack Hammer: Visions coming Feb 2021Dark Horse launching Fear Case Feb 2021Marvel Entertainment launching podcasts exclusive to SiriusXM today through 2021Image Comics to launch new superhero series ‘Radiant Black’ February 2021Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Frank: At Home On The Farm #1 (W: Jordan Thomas, A: Clark Bint)Forrest:Venom: Planet of the Symbiotes (1995, David Micheline)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (W: John Ridley, A: Andrea Cucchi Giuseppe Camuncoli)Forrest: Department of Truth #3 (W: Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Department of Truth #3 (Trevor Henderson)Forrest: The Witcher: Fading Memories #1 (Evan Cagle, Jeremy Wilson)Segment: Interview: Steve Orlando talks his new series The Pull from TKO Studios.

Talkin' TKO series 'The Pull' with writer Steve Orlando

It was a big week for AIPT, as we’ve started a Patreon to help support and our writers! We have grown quite a bit over the years, but we are still privately owned with no financial investors. Patreon allows us to not only let you, the AIPT fan get in on the action, but also help us generate bigger and better articles. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSDC Comics lays off more off staff (short)DC Comics announces Marie Javins promoted to Editor in ChiefIDW looking for new managing editorTruth & Justice launching digital-first anthology series in JanuarySavage Dragon #253 getting congratulations Joe Biden/Harris coverGeiger coming in April 2021X-Men Legends coming this FebruaryWelcome back Wolverine!New sonic and visual graphic novel experience called SuperstateHollow Heart on the way from Vault in Feb 2021Kickstarters have pulled in 22 million in 2020Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Detective Comics #1030, (W: Peter J. Tomasi, A: Bilquis Evely)Excalibur #14 (W: Tini Howard, A: Phil Noto)Forrest:Warhammer 40k: Marneus Calgar #2 (W: Kieron Gillen, A: Jacen Burrows)Power Rangers #1 (W: Ryan Parrott, A: Francesco Mortarino)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Barbalien: Red Planet #1 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Gabriel Hernández Walta)Forrest: Bang Volume 1 (W: Matt Kindt, A: Wilfredo Torres)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: X-Force #14 (Variant by Juan Ferreyra)Forrest: Marvel’s Voices 1 (Reprint) (Khary Randolph)Segment: Interview - Frank Gogol talks  Dead End Kids: Suburban Job #1 which is out January 27, 2021 with artist Nenad Cvitcanin.Off Topic Top Shelf: Gogol picks the new Miles Morales video game which he plays on PS4.

DC Comics’ alarming layoffs and Frank Gogol talks indie projects

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