New Creature Commandos comic book written by actor David Dastmalchian
DC Comics announced a couple of upcoming horror titles—including Creature Commandos and an anthology. Writing for both is David Dastmalchian (who you’ve probably watched on screen a few times).
Stop complaining about ‘Hellboy: The Crooked Man’
The latest Hellboy movie strikes much closer to the source material than previous movies. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola appreciates the vision of the director: “His intention is to make a horror movie.”
James Gunn: Creating CREATURE COMMANDOS “one of the absolute joys of my life.”
The classic monster soldier comic book is getting a show this fall. Info from James Gunn, who wrote the new series—who also shares that it will have ties with the show PEACEMAKER.
13 Rockin’ Robots from Comics
Taking a look at some of the key robot characters from the world of comics—including Robot Monster, Astro Boy, Atomic Robo, the Droids from Star Wars, ROM: Space Knight, and more.
14 Great Women Comics Creators
Celebrating Women’s History Month with some great comic book writers. Whether you’re talking about Marvel Comics or DC Comics or an indie publisher, any list of great comic book writers would include several women.
Supernatural crime comic book UNDERHEIST from David and Maria Lapham: “All these twisted, nightmarish ideas started to flood in…”
The people behind crime comic Stray Bullets now bring the hellish new heist series UNDERHEIST in December. “We had this idea for a more straightforward story. Quickly all these twisted, nightmarish ideas started to flood in.”
HEADLESS HORSEMAN comics anthology from Dark Horse for Halloween
Comics publisher Dark Horse is a regular in the horror comics space. Find out about their new 56-page horror anthology The Headless Horseman Halloween Annual 2023. Contributor David Dastmalchian LOVES anthological horror. “There's a wonderful space in things that horrify us for laughter and comedy.”
Remembering Keith Giffen (1952-2023) comic book icon behind Justice League, Rocket Raccoon, Blue Beetle, more
Remembering comic book legend Keith Giffen, who created or co-created characters Rocket Raccoon, Lobo, Ambush Bug, and (the newest) Blue Beetle. He also worked on Legion of Superheroes, Justice League International, and more.
Comic Book Origins: Man Thing
Dr. Theodore Sallis’ failed Super-Soldier Serum turned him into a creature born of magic and science. The swamp creature known as Man-Thing debuted in 1971, but the Marvel Comics monster hero’s origin story has grown complex over the years…
Blue Devil: Hilarious Horror Comedy Superhero Comic
Horror comedy comic book series Blue Devil starred a reluctant monster superhero who served as a kind of opposite-bookend to the legendary Swamp Thing series written by Alan Moore. “We were lucky to be around during one of those unusual times.”—Blue Devil co-creator Dan Mishkin
Joe Hill Tells You How To Write A Horror Novel
The award-winning author of bestselling novels, short fiction, and comics, Joe Hill shares how he starts a book, what makes the best horror stories, and why some horror films just don’t work.
Vixen: NYC and other DC Webtoons coming to print
Turns out that “magical powers” are actually a thing, and Mari is next up to wield them. We got more info about the new Vixen series—as well as quotes from the creative team!
Kong and Godzilla fight Justice League in upcoming crossover saga
In the comic book world, it’s always a cool thing to see worlds collide. Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong sees DC Comics’ biggest heroes meet up with the two giant monsters.
Squirrel Girl Q&A with Ryan North: “There’s so much to love about Doreen—so the epic adventures came naturally!”
The wonderful comic book series The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl finds Doreen dividing her time between superhero stuff and life as a college woman. Check out our interview with writer Ryan North.
Complete FATALE by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
Find out about the FATALE occult noir comic book series by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. The series revolves around a femme fatale threatened by a violent cult that worships Lovecraftian beings.
Nalo Hopkinson on House of Whispers: “I represent a lot to people who didn’t think they could do what I’m doing.”
Looking at Nalo Hopkinson’s comic book series House of Whispers. Find out more about the series, how it fits into the bigger Sandman picture, and how Hopkinson’s unique background as an author made her the ideal writer for the series.
More Werewolf By Night And Elsa Bloodstone from Marvel Comics this fall
This September, Werewolf by Night and Elsa Bloodstone form an unholy alliance in Werewolf by Night #1. Find out more about them. (Plus info about their available comics collections!)
Mignola on Hellboy in Love: “I loved the idea of Hellboy just trying to have a relationship.”
The comic book mini-series Hellboy in Love is an occult adventure and unlikely romance. The Hellboy creator talks about the origins of the love story and how it expands on classic Hellboy stories.
Marvel Comics honors George Perez’s legacy with variant covers featuring his iconic artwork
The comics industry lost one of its best storytellers, artist George Pérez. Marvel Comics has collected rare drawings from his archives, which will be showcased on the covers of select Marvel releases.
Nomination for horror comic ‘Eat the Rich’
The horror comic book mini-series Eat the Rich has been nominated for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards in the category of Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. When the rich and powerful are literal cannibals, how can regular people avoid being on the menu?