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NEWSFantastic Four Trailer: Thoughts?​​Marvel's Hellfire Gala continues with 'X-Men: Hellfire Gala Vigil' #1Time to get hot and bothered: ‘Marvel Swimsuit Special' returns July 9thMarvel teases the heir to Apocalypse coming in ‘X-Men' #19Ultimate Universe July 2025 first look reveals Ultimate Scarlet Witch and QuicksilverGail Simone writing 'Rebel Moon: Nemesis' prequelAIPT already covered, but updated release date and first cover for T.A.M.A. #1The War, from Ennis Cloonan, collected in one-shot Oni Press details EC Comics' 2025 'Summer of Fear''This Ends Tonight' revenge miniseries launching July 2025Sequel 'Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring' #1 coming July 2025DC Comics solicitations for July 2025DC reveals 'Superman Treasury' and July 2025 covers and detailsDC reveals five new Superman-themed corner boxes for 'Summer of Superman'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Wonder Woman #20 (Tom King, Guillem March)Absolute Flash #2 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Alex:​​Ultimate Wolverine #4 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio)Buried Long, Long Ago #1 (Anthony Cleveland, Alex Cormack)35Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - Jean Grey from Ultimate WolverineDave - Wolverine #8 (Daniel Warren Johnson)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Captain Planet #1 (David Pepose, Eman Casallos), Absolute Martian #2 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodríguez)Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #2 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: G.I. Joe #6 (Lorenzo De Felici)Alex: Magik #4 (Rose Besch)Interview: Michael Walsh - EXQUISITE CORPSESThematic Exploration: Exquisite Corpses presents a deadly game orchestrated by the wealthy elite. What inspired this narrative, and how does it reflect on societal structures?​Character Design: With twelve unique assassins in the story, what was your approach to designing each character to ensure they stood out visually and thematically?​We're in a real horror renaissance in comics right now—whether it's the resurgence of EC-style anthologies, a wave of creator-owned horror books, or even Marvel events like Blood Hunt. How did Exquisite Corpses aim to stand out in such a crowded and creatively rich horror landscape?You mentioned in Kieron Gillen's newsletter you're now prioritizing creator-owned work and writing for yourself—but with so many collaborative roles still in play (writer, artist, visual coordinator), how do you protect your own creative bandwidth? Have you had to say no to projects you would have jumped at earlier in your career?You described the writer's room energy as electric, with unexpected story breakthroughs. Was there a specific moment or idea that surprised you the most—something that completely shifted the trajectory of the story or a character for you personally?Game Integration: The comic is accompanied by a trading card game. How did the development of the game influence the storytelling in the comic, and vice versa?​Artistic Challenges: Given the horror elements and action sequences, what were some of the artistic challenges you faced in bringing this world to life?​Influences: Were there specific films, books, or other media that influenced the aesthetic and tone of Exquisite Corpses?​Future Plans: Is there potential for expanding the universe of Exquisite Corpses beyond the initial thirteen issues, perhaps into other media formats?​Fun Question: If you were to participate in the deadly game depicted in Exquisite Corpses, which assassin would you choose to be, and why?Any romance in the series?What do you say to the haters who say, “This is just Squid Game!”?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNew five-part event ‘Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe' starting July 2025'Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen' #1 pits Spidey vs. everyone‘Uncanny X-Men' #17 to introduce new murderous mutant girlNew ‘Marvel Rivals' Infinity Comic features X-Men's Hellfire Gala on April 11New one-shot 'G.O.D.S.: One World Under Doom' #1'One World Under Doom' #6 reveals a dark truth will be exposedMarvel Studios' Michael Giacchino to write ‘Werewolf by Night: Blood Moon Rise' #1Marvel's 'Immortal Thor' ending in July with issue #25Alien Books adds Zorro to its comic book offerings in 2025Kickstarter Alert: The Transformers compendium set'Dark Honor' crime thriller coming May 2025'Immortal Legend Batman' revealed at C2E2Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Batman #7 (Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin)Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr.)Chris:​​The Ultimates #11 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1 (John Allison, Max Sarin)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - The Ultimates #11Dave - Absolute Batman #7TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Absolute Flash #2Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #2 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Ultimate Wolverine #4 (David Aja Cover)Chris: Nightwing #125 (Jorge Fornes Variant)Interview: Mark Waid  launching on April 16 with Batman/Superman: World's Finest #38We Are Yesterday is the first event under DC's All In initiative. What does that initiative mean for readers, and how did it shape your approach to this story?Gorilla Grodd has always been a heavy hitter, but I get the feeling this story is aiming to show us how much more threatening he can be, is that a goal to raise him up or am I off base?The death of Darkseid looms in the background of the first issue. Without giving too much away, how central is that mystery to the larger narrative?Justice League Unlimited #6 introduces a lineup of major villains like Lex Luthor and The Joker. How did you approach reintroducing the legion of doom, and what does that twist open up for future stories?This event stretches across multiple titles—how did you collaborate with Christopher Cantwell and Morgan Hampton to keep the tone and continuity consistent?Superman and Grodd trading bodies is such a wild twist. What drew you to explore that kind of role reversal, and how did it challenge your take on Superman?John Stewart makes his World's Finest debut during the event. What made now the right time to bring him into this corner of the DC Universe?(Fun question!) If you had Gorilla Grodd's psychic powers for a day, what would you use them for—and would it be heroic or villainous?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel officially announces Mary Jane is Venom in 'All-New Venom' #5Mary Jane and Venom get married in new 'All-New Venom' #7 coverGoofy becomes Spider-Man in new 'Marvel & Disney' one-shotNew three-issue 'Wolverines & Deadpools' announced for July 2025‘X-Men by Chris Claremont: Prelude to a Future Past' #1 announcedMarvel sheds light, and a preview, on Jonathan Hickman's 'Imperial'DC announces 'Superman: The World' hardcoverToxic Avenger relaunching as an ongoing this summerOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 (Charles Soule, Steve McNiven)Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #1 (Ram V,  Anand Rk, Butch Guice)Chris:​​Plague House #1 (Michael W. Conrad, Dave Chisholm)I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #1 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - Venom reveal (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)Dave - Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe one last time 1 (Cullen Bunn, Dalibor Talajic)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Phantom Road #11 (Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Hernández Walta)Dave: ASM #1 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, John Romita, Jr.)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (200 Copy Lee Bermejo Virgin Cover)Chris: Absolute Batman #7 (Mico Suayan Variant B)Interview: Joe Kelly talks Amazing Spider-ManYou've had a storied career with characters like Deadpool and Superman. What unique challenges and opportunities do you anticipate in writing The Amazing Spider-Man?Taking a step back, what does Spider-Man mean to you?The press release mentions "new career aspects" for Peter Parker. Can you shed light on the direction his professional life will take in your run?A "promising romance" is teased. How will this relationship differ from Peter's past romantic endeavors, and what impact will it have on his dual life?You're introducing an all-new supervillain to Spider-Man's rogues' gallery. What can you tell us about this character and their motivations?Collaborating with artists Pepe Larraz and John Romita Jr. must be exciting. How has their artwork influenced your storytelling approach?The press release mentions villains becoming more aggressive due to external influences. How will this escalation challenge Spider-Man both physically and mentally?If you were to pick a song that embodies what you hope to achieve with your ASM run, what would it be and why?Opening song for cowboy bebop - tank

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS'Giant-Size House of M' #1 puts Ms. Marvel into the iconic eventIDW and Alien Books partnership could save Valiant ComicsFour-issue ‘Gehenna: Naked Aggression' coming June 2025New whimsical 'The Terrific Teacups' graphic novel announcedComixology Originals expands title lineup in Wondercon announcementOur Top Books of the WeekDave:We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)Alex:​​We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)Free For All (Patrick Horvath)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - Ultimate Wolverine #3 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)Dave - Into the Unbeing Part 2 #2 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #1 (Cullen Bunn, Dalibor Talajić), Juvenile #5 (Jesús Orellana)Dave: Star Trek: Lore War #1 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Davide Tinto)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 (Rose Besch)Alex: Resurrection Man (Cover: Jeff Dèkal, Ram V., Butch Guice)Shoutout to X-Men #14, really unique corner box and creative team design, “shaking on the page”Interview: Thomas Jane about The Lycan (with a story co-written by David James Kelly and art by Diego Yapur), issue #2 out April 1stThomas, you've described The Lycan as “Aliens, set in a castle, with werewolves.” That's an amazing hook—how did that core concept come together, and what made it the perfect story for Renegade Entertainment's first comic?Mike, how did you approach scripting this series? Were there any unique challenges in translating a concept that started with Thomas and David James Kelly into something that fit the comics medium?Characters & ThemesHorror often reflects deeper themes—survival, fear of the unknown, or even human nature itself. What themes are at play in The Lycan*, and how do they set it apart from other werewolf stories?*Art & Visual StorytellingDiego Yapur's art is stunning—his work captures both action and atmosphere beautifully. What was it like collaborating with him, and what qualities did he bring to the world of The Lycan*?*Tim Bradstreet's cover work is iconic. How did he get involved, and what made him the perfect fit to help define the visual identity of this series?Publishing & Future PlansThomas, you've now stepped into the role of editor. How has that experience been for you, and has it changed how you approach storytelling?This book has been years in the making, with setbacks and new opportunities along the way. Now that it's finally releasing through Comixology Originals, what excites you most about how readers will experience The Lycan*?Bonus Fun Question: If you were trapped in a castle with a werewolf for one night and could only bring three items to help you survive, what would they be?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Comics solicitations for June 2025DC reveals covers and preview for sequel 'Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2'Mark Waid's ‘Dream Project' ‘New History of the DC Universe' announced'DC High Volume: Batman' scripted always-on podcast launching April 2025'Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman' announced with previewMarvel Comics solicitations June 2025Joe Quesada to return to Marvel with new Marvel Knights title in June 2025 (more details)Jean Grey's sister Sara returns in ‘Phoenix' #12Marvel's ‘Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man' #1 features star-studded creatives‘Marvel United: A Pride Special' #1 one-shot announced‘Fantastic Four' set to relaunch with new #1 and creative duoMarvel unpacks ‘Godzilla vs. Thor' out July 2025Three new Star Trek series coming in 2025 set in three different erasOni Press reveals sci-fi existential 'Benjamin' limited series tackles lonelinessWoah, apparently there is a real Benjamin Carp who is ALSO a writer!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:The Deviant #9 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)Out of Alcatraz #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Tyler Crook)Alex:​​Psylocke #5 (Alyssa Wong, Vincenzo Carratu)Plastic: Death & Dolls TPB (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - Magik #3 (Ashley Allen, Germán Peralta) Dave - Absolute Batman #6 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Free For All (Patrick Horvath), You'll Do Bad Things (Tyler Boss, Adriano Turtulici)Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Javier Rodriguez Cover)Alex: Ultimate Spider-Man #15 (David Messina)48Interview: Absolute Flash - Jeff Lemire and Nick RoblesAbsolute Flash strips Wally West of his usual support system—no mentor, no Flash family, and no Speed Force. What inspired this approach, and what does it reveal about Wally's character?Jeff, you've tackled deeply personal, introspective stories before. How does Absolute Flash balance superhero spectacle with the kind of emotional storytelling you're known for?Nick, this series presents a unique visual challenge since Wally doesn't have the Speed Force in the usual sense. How did you approach illustrating motion, speed, and kinetic energy differently?The father-son dynamic seems central to the story. What can you tell us about the relationship between Wally and his father, and how it shapes the narrative?The Absolute line lets creators tell more standalone, auteur-driven superhero stories. What freedom did that give you in shaping this take on Wally West?Wally is often portrayed as an optimist. Without his usual safety nets, how does his personality shift in this story? Can you tease anything about the “nefarious forces” chasing Wally? Are these familiar faces from Flash lore, or entirely new threats?Favorite rogues?What do you hope Absolute Flash adds to Wally West's legacy as a character?With Absolute Flash, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Batman all reimagining these heroes in bold new ways, if Wally had to team up with the Absolute versions of Diana and Bruce, what would their dynamic be like? Who's the most intimidating, and who's the most likely to crack a joke?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSECCC - Tell us how it was, ALEX!?!?!?ECCC '25: James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh on Exquisite CorpsesEmma Frost solo book, throwback to days as White Queen within the Hellfire ClubJonathan Hickman's 4-issue ‘Imperial' details revealed'Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse scores Jeph Loeb and Simone Di Meo backupMarvel announces ‘Avengers Academy: Assemble' for June 2025Marvel reveals June 2025 'One World Under Doom' tie-in details'New Thunderbolts*' matches MCU with asterisk titled new seriesDeadpool celebrates milestone #350 with new villain and moreMarvel teases shocking Wolverine reveal coming in 'Wolverine' #400New Ultimates Universe covers and stories revealed for June 2025DC reveals 'DC Pride 2025' anthology details and Pride plansOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Assorted Crisis Events' #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)Star Trek: Lower Decks #5 (Ryan North, Jack Lawrence)Just want to mention it… Amazing Spider-Man #69 (Joe Kelly, Ed Mcguinness)Alex:​​X-Men #13 (MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons)Dark Pyramid #1 (MadCave) W: Paul Tobin, A: P.J. HoldenStandout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - X-Men #13, psychic battle between Quentin & XavierDave - All-New Venom #4 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Absolute Flash #1, Crush Depth #1Dave: The Deviant #9 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Nightwing #124 (Jorge Fornes Card Stock Cover)Alex: One World Under Doom #2 (Thing losing his powers??)Interview: Deniz Camp talks about Assorted Crisis Events, Ultimates, and Absolute Martian Manhunter.Assorted Crisis Events explores a world where time is breaking down, leading to unpredictable scenarios. What inspired you to delve into the concept of time's fragility and its impact on everyday life? ​The anthology format allows for diverse storytelling. How do you approach crafting each issue to ensure it offers a unique yet cohesive experience within the overarching narrative?​Ashley, introduced in issue #1, is a relatable character amidst the chaos. Can you share more about her development and the role she plays in grounding the story? Collaborating with artists like Eric Zawadzki brings a distinct visual style to the series. How does his artistic vision complement your storytelling, and what has the collaborative process been like? ​The series blends various genres and time periods. How do you balance these elements to maintain narrative coherence while keeping readers engaged?​In previous discussions, you've mentioned the importance of density in storytelling. How do you ensure that each page is packed with meaningful content without overwhelming the reader? The theme of normalizing chaos is prevalent in the series. How does this reflect contemporary societal issues, and what message do you hope readers take away from it?​If you could witness any historical event firsthand, which one would you choose, and how might it inspire a future story in Assorted Crisis Events?​You've crafted 20th Century Men and The Ultimates. How has your experience with those projects influenced your approach to Assorted Crisis Events? ​How is it juggling multiple books?In The Ultimates #10, the Red Skulls—a neo-Nazi group—appropriate the Punisher's iconic skull logo. What motivated you to intertwine these specific symbols, and how do you perceive their combined significance within the narrative?Given your focus on individual character narratives, are there contemporary societal issues you aim to explore through specific characters in future issues?​In Absolute Martian Manhunter, you've described the series as a "radical reinvention" of the character, blending psychological horror with superhero elements. Could you elaborate on the creative challenges and freedoms you've encountered in crafting this narrative within DC's Absolute Universe?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS'Runaways' returns with five-issue series from Rainbow Rowell and Elena Casagrande'One World Under Doom' #5 reveals the world must choose Doom or DormammuMarvel reveals new details for 'Giant-Size X-Men' and 'Dark Phoenix' one-shotsMarvel Television variant covers coming for ‘Daredevil' titles starting in AprilOni reveals ‘Biker Mice From Mars' gets new ongoing in June 2025Top 50 comics of FebruaryBatman H2sh #1 sells over 400,000 copiesOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 (Juni Ba)Batgirl #5 (Tate Brombal, ​​Takeshi Miyazawa)Colin:​​Ultimates #10 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)The Nice House by the Sea #6 (James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Colin - Storm #6 (Murewa Ayodele, Luciano Vecchio)Dave - Uncanny X-Men #11 (Gail Simone, Javier Garron)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKColin: Absolute Superman #5 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Iron Man #6 (Ian Bertram Cover)Colin: The Batman Adventures #12 (Facsimile Edition Super Powers Cover) (Toy Otter/Jason Geyer)Interview: Juni Ba: Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 out ​​​​Mar 5, 2025Story and ThemesMonkey Meat is such a unique blend of dark fantasy, humor, and horror. How do you balance those tones without losing the story's core message?The concept of Monkey Meat Island explores hyper-capitalism and corporate exploitation in surreal ways. What new angles or themes are you excited to explore in The Summer Batch?You describe Monkey Meat as a comic where you can "shed corporate expectations." How does that creative freedom shape the way you approach each issue or story?This new arc takes a summer magazine format with games and multiple tales per issue. What inspired this structure, and what do you think it brings to the reading experience?Characters and WorldbuildingFrom superhero monkeys to debt-collecting witches, the characters in Monkey Meat are wild and wonderfully diverse. Are there any new characters in The Summer Batch you're particularly excited for readers to meet?In previous issues, the Monkey Meat Company has a huge impact on the local, magical fauna. Does the environment of Monkey Meat Island evolve or play a role in this new arc?Art and CreativityYour art is incredibly dynamic and experimental. How does your artistic process change when you're working on an anthology with multiple stories in one issue versus a single, continuous narrative?Fun/Silly QuestionIf you were forced to take a vacation on Monkey Meat Island, what three survival items would you bring, and how would you avoid getting on the bad side of the local witches or demons?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSA new Marvel and DC explosive crossover is coming!Marvel sheds new light on ‘Death of Silver Surfer' #1New Ghost Machine titles announced by Brad Meltzer, Geoff Johns, and Gene HaImage Comics joins upcoming comics app 'Sweet Shop'New DC Universe Infinite monthly Ultra Tier subscription launchedNew 'H2SH' preview pages reveal Jim Lee's Batman and moreOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Wonder Woman #5 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Fantastic Four #29 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)CJ:Radiant Black #31 (Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Rod Fernandes, Becca Carey)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferrerya)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:CJ - Hellhunters #3 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Adam Gorham - last page!)Dave - Ultimate Spider-Man 14 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checcheto)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKCJ: Secret Six #1 (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/3944663/secret-six-1)Dave: Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #11 (Stephanie Phillips, Paolo Villanelli)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Ultimates #10 (Mateus Manhanini) CJ: The Terminator #5 (Declan Shalvey)Interview: Tyler Boss You'll Do Bad Things #1 out March 26, with artist Adriano TurtuliciWhat inspired you to blend the true crime genre with the pulpy, neon-soaked aesthetic of Giallo films in You'll Do Bad Things?How did the concept of a true crime writer whose fictional murders start happening in real life come to life? Was it your own writers block?Can you describe the creative journey behind developing Seth Holms as a character struggling to write a happy ending?The comic is described as a "love letter to the Italian slasher genre"—how have films like those of Dario Argento influenced your storytelling and visuals?13How do you balance the elements of horror, gore, and B-horror camp with a critique of our cultural obsession with true crime?I really liked how, in a scene set in the narrative, you call back to the fact we're in the story within the story via lettering, was that in the script or Hassan's idea?With He Came in with a Smile as a backdrop, how does Seth's past impact the unfolding narrative in this new miniseries?What are some of the challenges you faced while infusing both literary and cinematic influences into a cohesive comic book experience?In what ways do you hope readers engage with the commentary on true crime fandom as they dive into this dark, twisted world?If you discovered that your own stories were coming to life, which character from 'You'll Do Bad Things' would you least want to encounter in a dark alley, and how would you try to escape their clutches?

bit.ly/AIPTNewsletterVisit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSGerard Way and Gabriel Bá return for 'The Umbrella Academy: Plan B'DC reveals new Batman creative team and additional Summer of Superman titlesDC announces new 'Mr. Terrific: Year One' seriesDC Comics Solicitations May 2025!Harley Quinn and Elvira to team up in summer 2025What is Imperial?!Marvel Comics solicitations May 2025 Marvel teases all-different ‘3K X-Men' appearing in X-Men #16Marvel unveils 'Predator: Black, White & Blood' for May 2025Marvel shares 'One World Under Doom' tie-in details out May 2025Gwenpool scores ‘Darker' and ‘Deadlier' new series starting May 14thNew five-part 'Giant-Size X-Men' event reimagines mutant milestones'Spider-Man & Wolverine' #1 headed to comic shops May 2025Thor takes his 'last stand' on deaths door in 'Immortal Thor' #23 solicit​​​​Ultimate Universe first limited series 'Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion' announced'Jeff the Land Shark' five-issue series announcedChip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti gear up for ‘Captain America' in July 2025Image Comics shares 'Nights' creators thoughts on new TV show'Exquisite Corpses' #1 by James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh to launch May 2025Oni Press and EC Comics announce 'Blood Type' out June 2025IDW and Toho ink deal through 2029, announce Godzilla connected universeOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Weapon X-Men #1 (Joe Casey, Chriscross)Infinity Watch #2 (Derek Landy, Ruairi Coleman, Enid Balam)Dan:Titans #20 (John Layman and Pete Woods)Power Rangers Prime #4 (Melissa Flores and Michael Yg)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Dan - maybe? miles morales spider man 30 or wonder woman 18Dave - Aliens vs. Avengers #3 (Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDan: Radiant Black #31 (Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato)Dave: Godzilla vs. Chicago #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (Ferreyra Cover)Dan: The Flash #18 (Mike Del Mundo)Interview: Nights - Wyatt Kennedy and Luigi Formisano - Nights #13 out Feb 26 (NEW STORY ARC - PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS)Nights #13 is out February 27th, and while the solicit says it's a “perfect jumping on point” for the listeners, can you catch them up to speed if they're just learning about Nights?Something that I've loved about Nights is how the most insane surprised occur many times in an issue, is there an art to plotting a single issue like you do? As we turn the page onto season 2, looking back at the first 12 issues, is there anything you would tweak or do differently?Luigi, you've worked with Wyatt long enough to have plenty of banter about "bizarre demands." Can you describe a moment where Wyatt's vision challenged or inspired you to take the art in an unexpected direction?The series mixes playful moments with genuine horror. For both of you, what's your approach to balancing these tones, and are there horror or non-horror works that directly influenced this?I gotta ask, nudity in this title is a curious one. Sometimes we see things, sometimes genitals are covered up, what gives?!The series takes place across both mundane and fantastical locations—Estonia's cold landscapes and Las Vegas's vibrant excess are especially highlighted in Nights #13. What's the significance of setting in this arc, and how did you choose those locations?If Vince, Gray, Tsukumari, and the rest of the crew formed a rock band, what would their band name be, and what kind of music would they play?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSBrian K. Vaughan comments on 'We Stand on Guard' Canada vs. America trendingFilm concept artist Dawn Brown gets ‘Gracie's Ghost' release date'The Vision & the Scarlet Witch' #1 limited series coming May 2025'Marvel & Disney: What If...? Donald Duck Became Iron Man' #1 announcedMarvel unveils 'One World Under Doom' #4 detailsMarvel teases Gwen Stacy will return from the deadMarvel reveals new 'Phoenix' story arc starting in issue #11 with new series cover artist Lukas Werneck and main artist Roi Mercado!'Amadeus Cho 20th Anniversary Special' announced for MayMarvel teases 'Hell Hulk' appearing in 'Hellverine' #6DC announces 'Aquamanatee' coming September 2025Jeff Lemire confirms details surrounding 'Absolute Flash' #1 and beyondOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Into the Unbeing Part 2 #1 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Eddie Brock: Carnage #1 (Charles Soule and Jesús Saiz)Dan:One World Under Doom #1 (Ryan North, RB Silva)Bug Wars #1 (Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Dan - Eddie Brock: Carnage #1 by Charles Soule and Jesús Saiz Dave - Batman: Dark Patterns #3 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDan: Zatanna #1 by Jamal Campbell, Letters by Ariana Maher (Honorable Mention: Power Rangers Prime #4 by Melissa Flores and Michael Yg)Dave: The New Gods #3 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Riccardo Federici)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Catwoman #73 (Sebastian Fiumara Cover)Dan: Storm #5 - Black History Month Variand by Taurin ClarkeInterview: Sarah Cho - CamgirlStory and ThemesCamgirl explores intense themes like fetishization, sex work stigmatization, and identity. What inspired you to tackle these issues through Dani's story?Can you give us the elevator pitch for the one-shot?Dani's dual identity as herself and her online persona, Kyoko, highlights themes of performance and identity. How did you approach crafting the tension between these two worlds?You've mentioned exploring how people view and treat Asian women. What message or conversation do you hope Camgirl sparks in readers regarding this cultural obsession and the dangers it brings?Camgirl is framed as a psychosexual thriller. How do you balance the psychological tension and erotic elements to keep the story compelling and meaningful?Characters and DevelopmentThe antagonist in Camgirl is an obsessive follower of Dani's online persona. What can you tell us about the psychological or thematic importance of this stalker figure?Creative ProcessYou've worked in speculative fiction before with Red Light. How did your creative approach differ when crafting a more grounded but still intense story like Camgirl?Collaboration with an artist is key in comics. How did C.P. Smith's art style help bring Dani's world to life, especially when depicting the dual realities of her life and her online persona?Why the use of drugs in the book?If Dani could take a vacation from both her real life and her online persona, where do you think she'd go, and how would she spend her time off?

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesMarvel made the most of their Super Bowl time by releasing a “big game trailer” for Thunderbolts*. Featuring a needle drop of Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, the team of misfits gets a little bit more screen time plus an ominous look at, presumably, Sentry played by Lewis Pullman.Last Wednesday, Universal shared the first teaser trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth. The new Jurassic film features a stacked cast of Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Friend. The newest dinosaur flick in the epic franchise arrives July 2 among other blockbusters that month, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Superman. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film takes place five years after the storyline of Jurassic World Dominion and the creators are citing Michael Crichton's original book as providing a lot of plot inspiration.A couple of Marvel stories are making the rounds after being revealed on podcasts recently. Firstly, actor Colman Domingo verified that he did have conversations with Marvel executives, though only after rumors of him playing Kang the Conqueror were circulating. Domingo emphasized that he wants a role that will allow him to “build something from the ground up” and that the Kang rumors were never a conversation from his point of view. On the comics side, Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefield left some comments on the floor of the Robservations podcast about feeling slighted during the Deadpool & Wolverine creative process and that Marvel boss Kevin Feige ignored him on the red carpet. Liefield also said that Marvel has a history of not treating comics creators well, specifically name dropping Feige. Hasbro Entertainment is teaming with Legendary Entertainment to develop a shared Magic: The Gathering universe that it says will span film and TV. The first property to be adapted in the universe will be a film.Star of HBO's The Franchise, Ruaridh Mollica is stepping into the MCU with a series regular role in Marvel's Vision Series, sources tell Deadline.During the Super Bowl, a first look teaser was shown for Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, which hits theaters on May 23.Amy Adams has joined Javier Bardem in the Cape Fear series being developed by executive producers Martin Scorcese and Steven Spielberg and showrunner Nick Antosca for AppleTV+. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage has joined Michael C. Hall and Uma Thurman in Dexter: Resurrection, the continuation series of Showtime's Dexter franchise.John Ross Bowie who played Barry Kripke on The Big Bang Theory, has closed a deal to return to the role in a spin off series currently being developed by series creator Chuck Lorre for Max.During a recent interview on The Movie Podcast, Head of Marvel TV Brad Winderbaum revealed that Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has been renewed for a second and third season.James Purefoy and Charlotte Riley have been cast as King Randor and Queen Marlena in Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films' live-action take onMasters of the Universe.

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS​​Fantastic Four: First Steps first impressions?Massive Publishing partners with Lunar Distribution, launching new product brandSkybound and Act 4 Publishing announce future Artist and Connoisseur EditionsTOP 50 COMICS - JANUARY 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Batman (2016) #157 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tony S. Daniel)Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1 (Charles Soule, Luke Ross)Nathan:Ultimates #9Batman (2016) #157 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tony S. Daniel)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Cruel Kingdom #2 (Various)Dave - Absolute Superman #4 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: One World Under Doom #1 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)Nathan: One World Under Doom #1 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Batman #5 (1:50 Clay Mann & Seth Mann Virgin Card Stock Cover)Nathan: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider #10 (Lee Garbett Foreshadow Variant)Interview: Ryan North One World Under Doom:Doom's Duality: You've described Doom as "the ultimate villain" who always finds a way to win. How do you balance his intellectual, manipulative side with his more overt, imposing displays of power in this series?Vision and Timing: One World Under Doom has been in the works since 2023 and I can't help but think this was made to be read with a new U.S. president shaking things up, am I way off base with this feeling? The Sorcerer Supreme Element: Incorporating Doom's newfound status as Sorcerer Supreme super charges the villain yet we know we can't have characters running around like gods… are there chinks in his armor you're weaving into this story so that the heroes have a chance to defeat him? Squirrel girl fans must know, will she be a key component of your event?World-Building: Latveria has been shut away for some time, with it seemingly opening up in the first issue, how important to this story are any societal shifts or cultural dynamics spinning out of Doom taking over everything?Collaboration: Last time we spoke in November you were wrapping up the last issue of the arc, with some time to reflect on writing it, along with working with other creative teams for tie-ins, do you have a new perspective on what we're in store for?Character Reactions: The Avengers and Fantastic Four have faced Doom countless times, yet Doom has been hidden away for some time, does that influence their emotional responses  with Doom's new global domination?The Mystery of Power: The series teases a mystery about how Doom convinced the world's leaders to accept his rule, and it sort of reminded me of WWI, without giving away spoilers. Were you looking at any historical moments for inspiration to kick off his rule?Visual Storytelling: R.B. Silva's art is a standout feature of the series, and likely he stuns consistently as I saw with issue #1, but do you have any Silva high water mark moments in any specific issues?Silly Question: If Doctor Doom were to design a reality TV show in his new United Latveria, what would it be called, and who would be its target audience?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel reveals 'Godzilla vs. X-Men' details, out May 2025Marvel reveals Storm's new armor in 'Storm' #6 and future titlesMarvel releases X-MANHUNT connecting covers by Phil NotoNew 'X-Manhunt' trailer teases eight-part X-crossover out March 2025New Spider-Man villain Hellgate introduced in 'Spider-Man' #1New murder mystery 'I Am Their Silence' coming July 2025EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Lake Como Comic Art Festival 2025 creator lineupRob Liefeld's 'Youngblood Deluxe' coming April 16thJoe Quesada's teases Amazing Comics upcoming titles and creators‘Superman' Estate Sues Warner Bros. Discovery, DC Comics To Block Release In Key TerritoriesOur Top Books of the WeekDave:The Seasons #1 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)Nathan:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)Superman: Lex Luthor Special #1 (Joshua Williamson, Eddie Barrows)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Ice Cream Man #43 (Matt Fraction, Martin Morazzo)Dave - Redcoat #9 (Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Absolute Superman #4 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)Nathan: Ultimates #9 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Spectacular Spider-Men #12 (Alessandro Cappuccio)`Nathan: Gatchaman: Only One Earth #1 (Tommy Lee Edwards)Interview: Radiant Black Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott - FOC on Radiant Black 31 (Feb 3), which kicks off the "Rebuild" era of the Massive-Verse-- new jumping on points for Radiant Black and Rogue Sun (Rogue Sun #25 FOC February 17), etc. For both: The Massive-Verse has grown into a universe full of interconnected stories. What inspired the decision to begin this new "Rebuild" era, why now? How do Radiant Black #31 and Rogue Sun #25 serve as jumping-on points for new readers?For Kyle (Radiant Black): With Marshall now fully stepping into the role of Radiant Black post-Catalyst War, what unique challenges will he face, both as a hero and as a person, in this new chapter?For Ryan (Rogue Sun): Aurie's sudden emergence as a second Rogue Sun in issue #25 raises plenty of questions. Can you tease a bit about her background and how her relationship with Dylan will evolve?Why didn't you renumber with #1 issues?For both: The theme of legacy plays a big role in both Rogue Sun and Radiant Black. How does the idea of who "deserves" to be a hero shape the stories you're telling in this new era?Massive-verse movie I Am No/One update? Fun question: If Marshall and Dylan were forced to swap cities — Marshall in New Orleans and Dylan in Chicago — who would handle the switch better, and which city's villains would give them the most trouble?Kyle I'd be remiss not to ask: Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse, anything you can tease?

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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSAllegations against Neil Gaiman were expanded upon in a new Vulture article.The Vulture article by Lila Shapiro dives into the disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct against renowned author Neil Gaiman, as well as the ripple effects on his professional and personal life, including his estranged wife Amanda Palmer. Through detailed accounts from accusers and an exploration of Gaiman's history, career, and relationships, the piece scrutinizes how his public persona as a feminist and literary icon contrasts with the dark claims emerging about his behavior. This investigative feature challenges readers to reckon with the power dynamics, silence, and consequences that often surround such allegations in creative industries.Gaiman respondsMarvel teases 'One World Under Doom' #3 with covers and moreDoctor Doom's ‘Superior Avengers' launching April 2025Marvel reveals every 'One World Under Doom' tie-in solicit for April 2025Storm's 50th anniversary to introduce Thunder Gods in 'Storm' #7​​Marvel confirms Venom's identity to be revealed in ‘All-New Venom' #5Ironheart gets new one-shot 'Ironheart: Bad Chemstry' for April 2025'Star Wars: Jedi Knights' #1 to feature long lost character Atha PrimeDan Slott to write ‘Superman Unlimited' ongoing series in May 2025DC reveals Free Comic Book Day 2025 offeringsDC Preview: DC Power: Rise of the Power CompanyDC annouces 'The Power Company: Recharged' for April 2025New 'Criminal' printings coming ahead of TV show launchFive new ‘G.I. Joe' Silent Missions one-shots announcedDiamond Comic Distributors, Inc. files for bankruptcyVault Comics announces direct-to-retailer distribution optionOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024) #3 (Ryan North, Jack Lawrence)The Nice House by the Sea (2024) #5 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)CJ:Storm #4 - Marvel (Murowera Ayodele, Lucas Werneck)Black Lightning #3 - DC (Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:CJ - Ultimate Wolverine #1 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)Dave - Wonder Woman #17 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere) (note it was delayed to some comic shops)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1 (J. Michael Straczynski, Will Robson)CJ: Power Rangers Prime #3 (Melissa Flores, Michael Yg)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #4 (Elizabeth Torque Card Stock Cover)CJ: Ultraman X Avengers #4 (Dike Ruan Cover)Interview: Daniel Kibblesmith - Darkwing Duck #1 artists: Ted Brandt, Ro Stein"Darkwing Duck" has always had a mix of action, humor, and heart. How do you balance these elements in your storytelling, especially with the comedic tone of an 'unauthorized autobiography'?The series promises to explore Darkwing's early crime-fighting days. Were there any specific challenges or opportunities in crafting his 'early days' narrative while staying true to the character fans love?Chances of a Batman Year One reference?Will there be data pages?Gosalyn plays a key role in Darkwing's world. How does her perspective shape the narrative in this series, and how does her dynamic with DW evolve through the story?I recently spoke to Jeff Parker about Zootopia, how has it been working with Disney on this?What inspired the idea of framing this series as an 'unauthorized (and unorganized) autobiography'? How does this approach bring new depth or humor to the character?Darkwing Duck has an impressive rogues' gallery. Can fans expect to see any iconic villains in this series, and how do they fit into his 'possibly embellished' origin story?Brandt & Stein bring their artistic talents to the series. How do their visuals enhance the humor, action, or nostalgic feel of Darkwing Duck?What do you hope long-time fans of Darkwing Duck and newcomers alike take away from this series? In Shops: Feb 19, 2025

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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Comics Solicitations for March 2025!X-ManHunt crossover kicks off in March 2025Marvel sheds light on 'Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four' #1Marvel's next Disney mashup features Mickey & Friends as the AvengersMarvel Rivals Infinity Comic series launches this weekNew advance look at March 2025 Ultimate Universe titlesNew 'Web of...' series to setup SPIDER-VERSE vs. VENOMVERSE'Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time' #1 coming April 2025Marvel kicks off new era with 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1 April 9thMarvel sheds light on 'Predator vs. Spider-Man' #1Deniz Camp's 'Assorted Crisis Events' coming March 2025New four-issue series 'Arcana Royale' coming spring 2025'Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch' coming March 2025New Peter Pan series 'The Last Boy' coming to BOOM! StudiosSpace Ghost & Jonny Quest team up for ‘Space Quest' in March 2025‘Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Codebreaker' coming April 2025New horror series 'You'll Do Bad Things' coming March 2025BOOM! sets March 2025 for 'Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe'DC Comics solicitations for March 2025DC unleashes 'Batman' #158 'Batman: H2SH' preview and coversOur Top Books of the WeekDave:The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)Absolute Batman #3 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Nathan:The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Absolute Batman #3 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Dave - Psylocke #2 (Alyssa Wong, Vincenzo Carratu)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Timeslide #1 (Steve Foxe, Ivan Fiorelli)Nathan: Sabretooth: The Dead Don't Talk #1 (Frank Tieri, Michael Sta. Maria)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Flash #16 (Mike Del Mundo Cover)Nathan: Timeslide #1 (Mike Del Mundo variant)Interview: J. Holtham teams with Michael Lee Harris talk Motherfu*kin Monsters One-Shot (The Horizon Experiment) - Out December 18, 2024!J, Michael, thanks for joining us on the AIPT comics podcast! Thematically, what inspired the blend of comedic and horror elements in this story, and how do these genres enhance the narrative?We've had Pornsak on, Michael Walsh, and each time I'm curious, how did you guys get in on this exciting project of one-shots?How was your collaboration with Pornsak?The Horizon Experiment introduces complex characters dealing with extraordinary circumstances—how did you approach balancing humanity with the monstrous elements of the plot?Can you share your creative process for developing the visual tone of the comic, and how the artwork complements the story's darker, chaotic themes?The concept of 'monsters' often carries deeper metaphorical weight—what underlying social or personal themes did you aim to explore through this one-shot?Take us through your collaborative process? For instance, what do the action beats look like in a script vs the page?Michael, a lot of the art has an almost fish-eye lens, what was your goal in that approach?Were there any monsters or villains you didn't get to put in here that you've got sketched out?J, you probably get this all the time, but with a few comics series now under your belt, do you approach writing comics differently than with TV?How far out have you planned future chapters?What comics are you currently reading?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS‘Godzilla vs. Marvel' coming in March 2025Dr. Doom to take out the Fantastic Four in 'One World Under Doom' #2?New direction coming in ‘Doctor Strange of Asgard' #1Fantastic Three? 5 ‘One World Under Doom' tie-ins revealedSpider-Naut to get introduced in March 2025Skybound and Image announce ‘Invincible Universe: Battle Beast'Red Sonja vs. Mars Attacks! coming March 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Shiver SuspenStories #1 (Various)Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Nathan:In Bloom #1 (Michael W. Conrad, John J. Pearson)Alien: Paradiso #1 (Steve Foxe, Edgar Salazar, Peter Nguyen)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Dave - Storm #3 (Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Nathan: The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Batman #3 (Nick Dragotta)Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Patrick Gleason)Interview: Ram V The New GodsThe New Gods mythology is both vast and iconic—what themes or aspects of the original lore are you most excited to explore in a fresh light?When crafting cosmic characters like those in The New Gods, how do you balance their “larger-than-life” traits with relatable, human elements?Can you share any unique or unexpected inspirations that shaped your approach to this story? Any books, music, or personal experiences?How do you go about visualizing a setting as otherworldly as New Genesis or Apokolips? Where does it fit in Absolute?Can you talk about the alphabet made for the series?From a writer's perspective, what's been the most thrilling or tricky character to bring to life in The New Gods, and why?How do you hope readers will feel after finishing each issue of The New Gods? Is there a particular message or theme you want to resonate with them as they dive deeper into this world?In a story about literal gods, what challenges or pressures arise in finding new stakes that resonate with readers?What's one “what if?” scenario about these characters that you think will surprise fans, and how did you arrive at this new interpretation?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Universe Infinite expands to Europe and Latin AmericaDC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast launching December 6Spider-Gwen gets new costume and teams up with Loki in March 2025'The Thing' #1 clobbers its way to comic shops in March 2025Top 50 Comics November 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Two-Face #1 (Christian Ward, Fabio Veras)All-New Venom #1 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gómez)Nathan:Two-Face #1 (Christian Ward, Fabio Veras)Thundercats: Apex #1 (Ed Brisson, Rapha Lobosco)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Dread the Halls (Jordan Hart, Walter Pax)Dave - Absolute Superman #2 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Nathan: Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 (Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Superwoman Special #1 (Mark Spears)Nathan: Transformers #15 (Dustin Nguyen)Interview: Vita Ayala and Skylar Patridge - FINDERS / KEEPERS - Out Jan 15th, 2025 - FOC December 9Finders//Keepers is described as a "reverse Indiana Jones" story. Could you elaborate on this concept and share what inspired you to approach the adventure genre from this angle?Your protagonist Ines is a Puerto Rican archaeology student. How did you develop her character, and what aspects of her identity are central to the narrative?Skylar, could you discuss your artistic process for this comic? How did you approach visualizing the settings and characters, especially considering the cultural significance of the artifacts?17Can you share insights into your collaborative process? How did you work together to blend the narrative and visual elements seamlessly?Finders//Keepers is the final installment of The Horizon Experiment. Did this give it any unique perspectives on the overarching project?Given that each one-shot in The Horizon Experiment serves as a potential pilot, I think I know the answer based on how this issue ends but do you have plans or ideas for expanding Finders//Keepers into a full series?Vita, you've mentioned a desire to open up the action-adventure genre to more diverse protagonists. How does this project reflect your personal experiences or aspirations in storytelling?What do you hope readers will feel or think about after finishing Finders//Keepers?

NEWSFull February Marvel Comics Solicitations!New ‘One World Under Doom' tie-ins revealed: Storm, Fantastic Four, and X-FactorMarvel set to adapt 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' in 2025Every Ultimate Universe cover and summary revealed for February 2025The X-Men join Spider-Man in a battle with Cyttorak next February 2025Four part crossover ‘Pools of Blood' kicks off February 2025Marvel reveals Free Comic Book Day 2025 titlesIDW unveils Free Comic Book Day 2025 offeringsDynamite reveals 'Thundercats/Powerpuff Girls' #0 FCBD crossover issueSkybound reveal FCBD 2025 comic 'TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint''Energon Universe Special' 2025 set for Free Comic Book Day'Absolute Batman' #1 breaks records: How it became 2024's best-selling comicDC Heroes Role-Playing Game 40th Anniversary Kickstarter launched'Who are the Power Pals?' buddy comedy miniseries coming March 2025‘From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight' packs star-studded creator lineupMarvel officially teases 'Predator vs. Spider-Man' for 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Ice Cream Man #42 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)The Power Fantasy (2024) #4 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1Venom War: It's Jeff! #1Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Godzilla: Skate or Die!Dave - Batman: Full Moon #2 (Rodney Barnes, Stevan Subic)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Nathan: Justice League Unlimited #1 (Mark Waid, Dan Mora)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Venom War #5 (Peach Momoko CoverNathan: The Flash #15 (Mike Del Mundo)Interview: Juan Ferreyra - TMNT #6 six out January 29th (FOC is December 9th)Juan, pleasure to chat with you again, we last spoke in October 2022 about Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and now you're onto TMNT #6…sir, are you living the dream?Last we spoke you talked about how you get bored easily and are always trying new things, is there anything that pops out to you that you did different with this issue?Have you been a lifelong Ninja Turtles fan? What was your first experience with the turtles?Can you take us through your issue #6 cover, with Raph fighting a foto clan on a motorcycle driving along Leo's sword…like wow how did this idea come to be?The Turtles are together and back in New York in issue #6, would you say the city is a character in itself? How did you make it come alive?Is there anything tricky about drawing four characters that are similar, but also ever so slightly different, like how Donnie is skinny?You're a master at the side-scrolling layouts, will we see more of those?Did Jason Aaron's script challenge you in any surprising ways?Now that you've had a hand in drawing all these turtles, is there a particular one you wouldn't mind taking on a solo book series?Spider-Man Noir, it already looks like they're taking from your series, how pumped are you to potentially see your art on the big screen?With TMNT being a six-issue gig, can you tease what you're working on next? Ghost rider versus galactus strazinsky 

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Compact Comics expands release schedule in 2025 with 2nd printings on the way tooFull February 2025 DC Comics SolicitationsDC sets February 2025 for 'Zatanna' solo seriesGreen Lantern CorpsNew 'One World Under Doom' #1 variant covers revealed'Thunderbolts: Doomstrike' features heroes opposing Dr. Doom‘Immortal Thor' #19 scores nineteen artists and previewNew 'Red Hulk' ongoing series ties into 'One World Under Doom' in February 2025New printings of 'Fantastic Four' #1-12 and 'X-Men' #131-142 coming in 2025Wolverine, Deadpool, and Cable headline 'Weapon X-Men' #1Scott Koblish's X-Men interconnecting covers up for auctionNew graphic novella thriller 'Camgirl' coming February 2025Celebrate Valentine's Day with 'Creepshow in Love' #1Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)Summer Shadows #3 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Nathan:Absolute Batman #2 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Black Lightning #1 (Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Star Trek: Lower Decks #1 (Ryan North, Derek Charm)Dave - Absolute Batman #2 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Rocketfellers #1 (Francis Manapul, Peter J. Tomasi)Nathan: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 (Alex Segura, Cian Tormey)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wolverine #3 (Pablo Villalobos Cover)Nathan: Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time #3 (Rafael Albuquergue)Interview: Tom King and Daniel Sampere Wonder Woman #14 Available at Participating Comic Book Shops and Digital Retailers October 16Diana Faces Her Biggest Challenge Yet – Motherhood???Throughout her life, Wonder Woman has faced some of the biggest challenges imaginable. Now, following the events of DC's game-changing Absolute Power, Diana embarks on her next great adventure – the birth of her daughter, Trinity!With the Absolute Power tie-in wrapped up, how does it feel to get back to your main story arc?What does Trinity mean to you, as far as her potential legacy for Wonder Woman and DC?Should we expect The Sovereign to show up, is he inherently tied to Trinity's origin?I feel like, with the creation of Damian, DC Comics has sort of owned the aspect of child heroes, and so far you've seemed to tie Damian and Trinity quite a bit. Are they inherently important to each other?We've gotten to know Trinity via the wonderful backups with art by Belén Ortega, and notably absent are the adults. Might you be exploring where they went off to?Daniel, your art is so striking, the fight around the Washington monument is one of my favorite fights ever in comics! Extending from interiors, your covers are incredible too. How do you approach them to make them so striking, is there a starting point?Since we're talking about birth, why do you think it's important Wonder Woman was made of clay? Is there a symbolic reason?Tom, thoughts on Green Lantern casting news?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS'Absolute Superman' #1 sells out with second printing coming​​TOP 50 COMICS - OCTOBER 2024‘The One Hand & The Six Fingers' trade paperback coming December 24th‘Cat + Crazy' Vol. 1 announced for June 2025Luana Vecchio's ‘Lovesick' gets music video by punk band NIIS'Kidpool & Spider-Boy' #1 launching December 25thOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan:Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - My Adventures With Superman #6 (Josie Campbell, Steve Orlando, Pablo M. Collar)Dave - Living Hell #1 (Caitlin Yarsky) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Summer Shadows #3 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Nathan: The Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Venom #39 (Derrick Chew)Nathan: Captain America #15 (Corin Howell)Interview: Interview: Absolute Superman - Jason AaronCan you tell us about your vision for Absolute Superman? How does this series stand apart from previous Superman stories?When starting from scratch, so to speak, was it ever overwhelming figuring out what you wanted to use from the vast Superman tapestry?What themes are you most excited to explore with Superman in this series? Are there new facets of his personality or struggles you're aiming to highlight?The concept of social class is a strong one in the first issue, why was that so important to this character?To be honest, the social class element made me immediately think of Batman, do you think your Superman would get along with Batman?What challenges have you faced in writing Superman (though not for the first time), a character often seen as the ultimate symbol of hope and morality?What would Absolute Superman think of main universe Superman, or vice versa?The first issue seems to suggest there's some tweaks to Superman's abilities, or maybe how he charges up. Was there a trial and error process of figuring out this Superman's power set?Since you've been developing this series more or less alongside the Absolute Batman and Wonder Woman, did the development of those series influence your approach or take at all?Is there a panel or page Rafa blew you away?What's your thoughts on the new Superman logo?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Comics Solicitations January 2025‘Star Wars: Legacy of Vader' to feature Kylo Ren in February 2025New one-shot ‘Storm: Lifedream' #1 coming January 2025Every issue of ‘Fantastic Four' in 2025 will feature ‘Disney What If?' homage variantEddie Brock to become Carnage in ‘Eddie Brock: Carnage' out February 2025NYCC 2024: Women of Marvel panel reveals ‘Doom Academy'Mutts and She-Devils announced as wellWriter Chip Zdarsky confirms 'Batman' #157 is his last issue'Into the Unbeing Part 2' coming February 2025‘East of West' heads for paperback compendium in February 2025‘Jumpscare' superhero action-horror coming February 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)The Power Fantasy #3 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Nullhunter #1 (Michael Walsh, Gustaffo Vargas)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli)Dave - Headless Horseman Halloween Annual (Ben Stenbeck, Matt Smith)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Creepshow Book 1 (Guillem March)Nathan: Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 (Ashley Wood)Interview: David Dastmalchian - to talk DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 and DC Horror Presents… #1David, thanks for chatting with us about Creature Commandos! With multiple Count Crowley titles under your belt and a busy spooky season up ahead with even more comics, tell us: how'd you get attached to this project?Jesús Hervás' art is so pulpy, what is it about his work you dig the most for this series?It's rude of us to ask, but do you have a favorite monster in the commandos now that you've scripted a few issues?This is an eclectic bunch of monsters, were there any monster types you wanted to fit in, but maybe are saving for later?We understand Zatanna will be popping up in this series! Are you a Zatanna fan, and can you tease how she fits into this tale?Gotcha question: what are your feelings on Bauhaus?You have the unique pleasure of BEING a Suicide Squad member, how might you describe the differences between that team and this one?As an actor and writer, do you read your dialogue out loud to get a feel for each character?No spoilers here, but do you have a favorite moment in Creature Commandos and if so, which issue does it take place in?If a reader wanted to brush up on any horror classics for this series - comics or otherwise - would you recommend any?You also have a story coming up in the DC Horror Presents anthology! What can you tell us about that?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNYCC Scoops:Ultimate Wolverine!Astonishing Infinity ComicsRise of Emperor Doom‘Star Wars: Jedi Knights' series launching March 2025Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 (of 3), New limited series, on sale April 2025, Written by CHARLES SOULE,  Art and Cover by STEVE McNIVENFull January 2025 DC Comics SolicitationsDC Comics gets added to digital comics reading app GlobalComixWebcomics collection DC GO! coming to DC Universe Infinite November 20Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature!NYCC 2024: DC Comics reveals ‘Absolute Flash,' ‘Absolute Martian Manhunter' and more'SilverHawks' coming to Dynamite January 2025​​IDW reveals new logo marking it's next eraIDW reveals IDW Dark line, with licensed properties A Twilight Zone, A Quiet Place, Sleepy Hollow, and Event HorizonIDW sets Juan Ferreyra for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' #6Dynamite announces 'Disney's ZOOTOPIA' #1 for January 2025Rick Remender's Giant Generator adds new creators for 2025New 9-issue series ‘The Lucky Devils' coming to Image Comics in 2025Rick Remender's 'The Seasons' coming January 2025Six-issue dark fantasy 'Bug Wars' coming February 2025Dynamite sets February 2025 for 'Herculoids' seriesNew cryptid series 'Let This One Be a Devil' explores True Weird tales'Spider-Boy' #13 to introduce Hulkette in NovemberOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Summer Shadows #2 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Wonder Woman #14 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere)Chris:Ultimate Spider-Man #10 (Jonathan Hickman, David Messina)Uncanny X-Men #4 (Gail Simone, David Marquez)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - Ultimate Spider-Man #10Dave - Venom-War-Venomous #3 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Chris: Iron Man #1 (Spencer Ackerman, Julius Ohta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Iron Man #1 (Sumit Kumar Cover)Chris: Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli Cover)Interview: Absolute Wonder Woman Out October 23 Kelly Thompson Hayden ShermanYou're reinventing a character from the ground up, so where was the ground exactly when you started?Having talked to Scott this has been quite awhile in the making, how long were you both working on this series?Absolute Batman seems to be about stripping away Batman from what we know, is that something you also brought to Wonder Woman?Hayden, was there a certain cultural style you were going for with Wonder Woman's design/clothing?Is the skeleton pegasus a staple of this series, or a one-off creature?12 issue 6 include pegasus weaponsWhat would main universe Wonder Woman think of Absolute Wonder Woman? Hayden I've always adored your layout design, how do you approach a page and know how you'll frame it? There's a lot of visual ideas at work in the first issue, from action to interesting interiors, do you prefer drawing one over the other?A superheroes villains are nearly as important as the hero themselves, what kind of work goes into unveiling familiar villains in a work like this?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRob Liefeld to return to 'Youngblood' in April 2025‘Star Wars: A New Legacy' celebrates 10 years of Marvel Star Wars comicsJ. Michael Straczynski to write 'unlikely' team ups for Marvel in 2025SCOOP: Check out ‘The Marvel Art of Michael Allred' trading cards'Absolute Batman' #1 is sold out with 3rd printing coming November 27SCOOP: TMNT x Naruto #1 received more than 100,000 orders from retailers‘Ice Cream Man' #43 to feature Morrison, Oswalt, DeConnick, and morePatton Oswalt, Tim Seeley, and Garth Graham launch ‘Money Shot: Big Bang'NYCC 2024: Patrick McDonnell and Matt Groening set for one-on-one panelImage Comics details NYCC 2024 panel scheduleJames Tynion IV & Tiny Onion Sign To Random House Inklore ImprintOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Toxic Avenger #1 (Matt Bors, Frank Harper)Nathan:Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Terminator #1 (Declan Shalvey, Luke Sparrow)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Dave - Sentinels #1 (Alex Paknadel, Justin Mason)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1 (Hannah Rose May, Vanesa Del Rey)Nathan: Batman & Robin: Year One #1 (Mark Waid, Chris Samnee)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Vicarious #1 (Panosian Cover)Nathan: Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1 (Aka cover)Interview: Ryan Parrott - Vicarious out Oct 16th, 2024 - Artist Eleonora Carlini Ryan, you're embarking on a new sci-fi series with Vicarious, and the premise alone is quite cool, can you take us through it?Body swapping movies, which is your favorite GO!The idea of jacking into another body is quite cool, is the concept a day dream you've had before?Vicarious feels quite lived in with a robust world, how much time goes into world building? Is there a science to doing just enough so the readers imagination can run wild?You worked with Eleonora Carlini on Go Go Power Rangers issues #13-20, have you guys been working on this series after collabing on that?I was curious about the star tattoo, it's quite specific. Is that a story element or a design element?If Vicarious was a song, what would it be and why?EspressoWith The Infernals TPB out the same week, can you tell us something about that project that surprised you once you reached the 5th issue?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSSpider-Man balloon returns for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024Kraven hunts and the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy coming January 2025Horror and sci-fi come together in 'The Feeding' out October 23DC Comics reveals Fall 2025 graphic novels for kids lineupAbsolute Batman #1 SELLS OUT'Lilith' #1 sells out with second printing coming November 6thSkybound unveils Energon Universe NYCC 2024 plansDynamite announces 'Vampirella Helliday 2024 Special'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Plastic Man No More #2 (Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins)The Deviant #8 (James Tynion, Joshua Hixson)Nathan:The Creeping Below #1 (Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey)DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 (David Dastmalchian, Jesús Hervás)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - The Creeping Below #1 (Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey)Dave - Batman #153 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Batman: Full Moon #1 (Rodney Barnes, Stevan Subic)Nathan: Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Batman #1 (Ian Bertram)Nathan: Batman: Full Moon #1 (Stevan Subic)Interview: Scott Snyder, Nick DragottaAbsolute Batman #1 out Oct. 9 - Second Printing October 30The new suit seems to invoke a bat even more, would you say Absolute Batman is far more bat than man?Scott, in a recent AMA on reddit you said you were a consultant on the Absolute line, how did that first meeting go and how long ago was it?You also mentioned you and Nick work in your home office every few weeks, can you explain how that has made the process different, and maybe better?Not to dig into spoilers, but you said Batman is the “small chaos in the system,” is this a book we can connect to our own world given politics, globalization, and ongoing wars?Nick, did you have a mood board or listen to any particular music when designing the characters? Nick, positively loved your work on East of West, would you say you're bringing any kind of futuristic or sci-fi edge to Absolute Batman?Does it feel important as far as in what order you introduce rogues in this new take on Batman?Scott, If your run with Greg Capullo was a post 9/11 world version of Batman, what might be the marker of this Batman historically?What would Greg Capullo Batman think of Nick Dragotta Batman?If Absolute Batman was a song what would it be and why?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Solicitations December 2024 (and some January too!)EXCLUSIVE Marvel First Look: Ultimate titles roundup – December 2024December 2024 has a raid on Graymalkin across X-Men titlesMarvel and Disney whip up 'What If...?' with Mickey and Fantastic Four'Alien: Paradiso' takes Aliens to a resort in December 2024New X-Men series 'Cable: Love and Chrome' to explore Techno-Organic VirusNew limited series 'Daredevil: Unleash Hell - Red Band' launching January 8th‘New Champions' ongoing series launching January 2025Month-long 'WHAT IF…?' Galactus tales coming January 2025Marvel Comics announces NYCC 2024 panel detailsDC announces NYCC 2024 panel details'Challengers of the Unknown' series out December 2024 is for fans of the weirdFirst-ever Two-Face solo series coming December 2024​​Batman to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star‘Creepshow' gets into holiday spirit with 2024 special‘Snotgirl' set to return with issue #16 this December‘Those Not Afraid' focuses on competitive serial killers, out January 2025'Ripperland' combines gore and romance for January 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:The Moon is Following Us #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo)The Power Fantasy (2024) #2 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard) Nathan:The Tin Can Society #1 (Peter Warren, Francesco Mobili)The Body Trade #1 (Zac Thompson, Jok)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Ultramega #5 (James Harren, Dave Stewart)Dave - X-Men #4 (Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Ultimate Spider-Man #9 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Nathan: Detective Comics #1089 (Ram V, Guillem March)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #58 (Chris Allen variant)Nathan: Helen of Wyndhorn #5 (Gabriel Hernandez variant)Interview: Declan Shalvey - Terminator (Oct 9), Thundercats, Alien, Mystique Oct 16Declan, thanks for joining me on the AIPT Comics podcast for the fourth time! To start, man has there been a lot of media of late that you're tapped into, like the new Alien movie and the new Terminator anime, have you caught up on all these properties? The concept behind your series is something I've always pondered but you're actually doing: Terminators are dispatched across the globe and throughout time to target current resistance fighters, was this an idea you cooked up for awhile?You're working with Luke Sparrow, what makes him a good fit for the series? Collin KregorWe just had Hannah Rose May on to talk The exorcism at 1600 penn, and she had so many nice things to say about ya! Would you ever want to collab with her again and if so, what sort of book?Terminator Thundercats crossover when?Old Dog is your creator-owned did it inspire the Mystique pitch?Moving to Mystique, how long have you been working on this one?Is there a pool of mutants you are told you can use, or is it more of a “check with Tom Brevoort” sort of thing?What makes a good McGuffin story?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSComic book artist John Cassaday passes away at 52New X-Men series 'Magik' coming January 2025 [I'm very excited about this, especially because one of the Magik series (2000's ‘Books of Magik') wasn't even about Illyana – it was about Kurt's sister/lover dressed up as Illyana]New solo X-Men series 'Rogue: The Savage Land' coming January 2025'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' announced for December 2024Marvel sheds light on second annual 'Crypt of Shadows' #1Marvel to end 2024 with 'Timeslide' #1‘HELLHUNTERS' #1 to feature Ghost Rider '44The Thing takes over in winter 2024 variant coversNew Justice League membership card promo coming fall 2024DC unveils Batman Day 2024 plans in movies, comics and moreJ.H. Williams III's fully painted 'Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio' announced'G.I. JOE: The Movie' and Joshua Williamson signing coming November 13Image Comics teases Grant Morrison project incoming​​Chris Roberson and Michael Avon Oeming unveil ‘The Shadow of the Golden Crane'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Fantastic Four #25 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)Star Wars #50 (Charles Soule, Madibek Musabekov)Colin:Time Waits #1Gotham By Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age #4Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Colin - Avengers Assemble #1 (Lightspeed Shield)Dave - Avengers Assemble #1 (Steve Orlando, Cory Smith)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Power Fantasy #2 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar  Wijngaard)Colin: Dazzler #1JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Ultimate X-Men #7 (Mike Del Mundo Cover)Colin: Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Skottie Young cover)Interview: John Harris Dunning Summer Shadows #1 out Sept 11, art by Ricardo CabralJohn, thank you for guesting on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, Summer Shadows is out September 11 …last time you were on we were talking about your graphic novel Wiper, what made Summer Shadows better as a 4-issue series?What are some of your favorite vampire stories, be it comics, books, or movies?I understand the setting is Greece, a place you visit often, can readers expect the locale to be a “character” as some say?The title is interesting…a play on Dark Shadows?You're working with Ricardo Cabral again, did you two start on this right after Wiper or was there a gap?I love the yacht scene in this series, it's so evil looking. What is it about yachts make them so evil?If Summer Shadows was a song, what would it be and why?Summer time sadness lana del reyAnything else you'd like to plug today?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDef Leppard's 'Hysteria' gets special issue #0Iceman joins the ‘Exceptional X-Men' in new issue #1 trailerMassive-Verse fighting card game coming fall 2024IDW reveals 'Star Trek: Lore War' coming March 2025Top 50 comics August 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Minor Arcana #1 (Jeff Lemire)Cruel Universe (2024) #2 (Various)Nathan:Minor Arcana #1 (Jeff Lemire)Duck & Cover #1 (Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - What If…? Donald Duck Became Thor #1 (Steve Behling, Ricardo Secchi, Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Lucio Ruvidotti)Dave - Autumn Kingdom #1 (Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Dark Empty Void #1 (Zack Kaplan, Chris Shehan)Nathan: Wolverine #1 (Saladin Ahmed, Martin Cóccolo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wolverine #1 (John Tyler Christopher)Nathan: Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #4 (Martin Simmonds)Interview: HANNAH ROSE MAY, Exorcism at 1600 Penn, out Oct 16. Art by Vanesa R. Del ReyHannah Rose May, thank you for joining us on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, we've read the ashcan for Exorcism at 1600 Penn, and it's primed for the election this year. How long have you been working on this project and was it always intended to launch near election time?The Ashcan reveals a complex family in the white house, with Kelly Doyle taking on the presidency with her family joining her, was it always intended to be an ensemble story?Vanesa Del Rey blew me away with Redlands, what made her the right fit for this project?For fans of Rogues Gallery, what does Exorcism at 1600 Penn offer them?I really love the title! Were there other options before getting nixed?What kind of research did you do into politics?When you write dialogue, do you find yourself speaking aloud to get a feel for each character?This story feels like someone getting out some existential fears. Did you find writing this to be therapeutic at all?Jock's variant cover for this is so haunting. What kind of prompt or resources does a variant cover artist get before diving in?Declan Shalvey co-wrote the story with you on Rogues Gallery, which got me thinking, now he's super steeped into the Alien universe, soon the Terminator universe, any desire to jump in with him for a licensed book like that?If Exorcism at 1600 Penn was a song, what would it be and why?Down with the Sickness - DisturbedWhat comics are you reading now?Batgirl #359 (Detective Comics #359)Catwoman first appearanceBanshee - firstWhite Queen

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel unveils post 'Return of the Jedi' plan with the Battle of JakkuNew Marvel Studios variant covers coming September 2024Teases for DC All In keep coming in. Here's one and another.Mad Cave First Look: Missing on the Moon #1'The Power Fantasy' #1 sells out...again!New graphic novel 'My Year As Emma' coming March 2025New ThunderCats character Apex revealed for 'ThunderCats' #8New graphic novel 'My Year As Emma' coming March 2025 • AIPTThree-story ‘Kylooe' set for English translation March 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Amazing Spider-Man #56 (Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., and more)Aliens vs. Avengers #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic)CJ:Phases of the Moon Knight #1 (Erica Schultz, Manuel Garcia, Benjamin Percy & Rod Reis)BRZRKR: The Lost Book of B #1 (Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, Ron Garney)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:CJ - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White & Green #4 (Patrick Gleason)Dave - Marvel 85th Anniversary Special (Iman Vellani & Sabir Pirzada, Stephen Byrne) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Exceptional X-Men #1 (Eve Ewing, Carmen Carnero)CJ: The Boy Wonder #5 (Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Scarlet Witch #4 (Russell Dauterman)CJ: Plastic Man No More! #1 (Alex Lins)Interview: Alex Paknadel talks Sentinels #1 (Oct 9th, 2024) - (art by Justin Mason) FOC Sept 9 Alex, thanks for being a guest on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, I've loved your X-Men: From the Ashes Infinity Comics, how does the process of writing this differ from conventional comics?You've tackled Omega Red, Phoenix, Cyclops, and Polaris to name a few, with 11 issues under your belt how many more adventures can we expect?Can fans expect to see any connections from your infinity comics to Sentinels?Sentinels was a surprise for me, what's the elevator pitch for the fans out there?If fans wanted to, should they brush up on Sentinel lore or past stories?Favorite cyborg soldier of all time?We just had Hannah Rose May on and Justin Mason came up--they were actually working on Rogues Gallery before he got the Spider-Punk gig--what's something about his art that really makes Sentinels shine?Solicits tease a “new” enemy, how do you craft a villain that's new with so many great ones in the X-Men line, did you go overboard with research, or did it just come to you?If Sentinels' first story arc was a song, what would it be and why?Paranoid Android RadioheadThe November 2023 solicits just came out and it appears Onslaught is on the cover, care to comment, SIR?!You're a busy guy, Alex, do you have any other projects you'd like to plug today?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Solicitations for November 2024New 'Black Canary: Best of the Best' miniseries announcedNew DC All In ‘Batgirl' series coming November 2024‘The Question: All Along the Watchtower' #1 announcedSanta returns to DC with 'Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns' #1New middle grade graphic novel ‘Transformers: Worst Bot Ever' announcedEXCLUSIVE: Vault Comics acquires 1940s 'Kid Maroon' licensing rights New details on West Coast Avengers!New ‘Storm' teaser reveals issue titles'Hellverine' gets new ongoing series in December 2024New York Comic Con extends schedule to Wednesday October 16Harvey Awards 2024 nominees announcedTOP 50 COMICS - JULY 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Action Comics #1068 (Gail Simone, Eddy Barrows, Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey)Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan:Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)X-Factor #1 (Mark Russell, Bob Quinn)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Fantastic Four #23 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)Dave - Hellverine #4 (Benjamin Percy, Julius Ohta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Venom War: Venomous #1 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)Nathan: Wolverine: Revenge #1 (Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wolverine: Revenge #1 (Mark Brooks Cover)Nathan: Batman/Superman: World's Finest #30 (Jorge Jiménez)Interview: Zack KaplanBeyond Real tpb out September 10; Midnight Shadows out in October 2; The Dark Empty Void #1 out September 11; Kill all Immortals #3 September 25, 2024Zack Kaplan, thank you for guesting on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, The Dark empty Void is out September 11 and it's your first horror, did you approach this any differently than you've done with previous projects?There's psychology in this series, how much research went into this, and do you tend to research a lot for your projects?It's obviously also about black holes, when you're crafting stories like this do you do research on other black hole tales? Do you ever wake up and go “that's a great idea… has someone possibly already done it?”Shifting gears to Midnight Shadows, a story in collaboration with The Midnight band, themes in this work include escapism and nostalgia, what did the first outline of this look like? Tell us about your collaboration process with the band.Did you find yourself listening to the music when scripting?Did you ever find yourself writing and a song would come on, then suddenly you'd have to change gears in the story?The art team is incredible (Stephen Thompson, Jahnoy Lindsay, Elisabetta D'Amico) with clear 80s inspirations, anything in the book that blew your expectations away?Do you see this OGN as a standalone story, or something that could continue?Anything else you'd like to plug today?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!MCU recap, and Pornsak Pichetshote talks The Horizon Experiment NEWSMCU revealsDaredevil Born Again getting second seasonFirst season has Kingpin and Daredevil team upJohnny Storm sports a cozy sweater costumeIron Heart teaming up with…The Hood?!New Ultimate Black Cat, Hulk, and more in Ultimate Universe titles out November 2024Marvel spotlights new X-Men Calico, Deathdream, Jitter, and Ransom'Scarlet Witch' #6 introduces new protégé AmaranthSkybound launching ‘Creepshow: The Suspense Building Game'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:The Power Fantasy #1 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Cruel Universe #1 (Various)Nathan:The Power Fantasy #1 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood #1 (Various)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Ain't No Grave #4 (Skottie Young, Jorge Corona)Dave - Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood #1 (Dustin Nguyen)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan: Ultraman X Avengers #1 (Kyle Higgins, Matthew Groom, Francesco Manna)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4 (Steve Beach Card Stock Cover)Nathan: Star Wars: Darth Vader #49 (Dike Ruan)Interview: Pornsak Pichetshote/The Horizon Experiment - The Horizon Experiment: The Manchurian #1 - FOC September 2nd; September 25, 2024It's always exciting to have you on Pornsak, but even more so when there's something new going on in comics we haven't seen before. Can you tell our listeners what the Horizon Experiment is all about?We understand it started over the debate of Idris Elba as James Bond. Tell us a bit about that.- Do you feel that dream movie would still disappoint? Is it inherently impossible for an established IP to take those kind of risks?Something interesting about this project is the notion that it's “designed to act as pilots for follow-up books if sales merit.” Do you have a number in mind for a series to flourish from a one-shot, and if one of the one-shots does merit a series how will you let fans know?Tell us about your collaboration process with co-editor Will Dennis.Were there any pitches you got but they didn't make the cut for this first five?Tell us about working with the Dodsons and Jeff Powell on The Manchurian.We'd be remiss not to ask about Absolute Power Task Force VII #4, with a focus on Batman super robot Failsafe! This series has a different creative team each issue, and you're teaming with Claire Roe on this one, was DC actively accepting pitches for this or did it come about organically?Anything else you'd like to plug today?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!Don't miss our other fabulous creator spotlights:Creator Spotlight: Kevin Smith ‘All of this is act two'Creator Spotlight: Christian Ward on Batman: City of Madness and moreCreator Spotlight: Chip Zdarsky on his career, Substack, & moreCreator Spotlight: Ram V ‘Knowing everything is overrated'Creator Spotlight: Kelly Thompson on Powerpuff Girls, BoP, and moreNEWSIDW announces new 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' ongoing seriesMarvel announces ‘Laura Kinney: Wolverine' #1Venom Horse takes the stage in new ‘Venom War' variant coversInterview: Juni Ba, TMNT: Nightwatcher out AUG 14TH, 2024Juni Ba, you're known for so much incredible work, from Monkey Meat, to The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, to The Boy Wonder, incredible cover art, and now TMNT Nightwatcher…thank you for guesting on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, you've been building up a nice resume of TMNT work from covers to Armageddon game, the annual issue in 2022… what made TMNT Nightwatcher the right project to launch with IDW?With a few issues under your belt I'm sure, how has it been working with Fero Pe?If you had a mutation, what animal would you want to be?I got a Dark Knight Returns vibe from the first issue, possibly due to the check-in with residents. Did you have any inspirations when scripting this series?When writing a vigilante hero, are you looking to capture a certain level of brutality vs heroism?Speaking of vigilantes, how would you say Nightwatcher and The Boy Wonder are different or the same?Monkey Meat, might we see more of that series?It'd be crime not to mention the incredible The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, which your collaborator on that Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou just won an Eisner! Could you tell TMNT or Robin fans why they must pick this one up?Do you find there's a discovery of characters even when you have a plan? For instance, did you find you understood Robin better once you got a few issues under your belt, or for that matter Nightwatcher?Rapid Fire Question Round:Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What is the scariest animal?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Flat or sparkling?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters you've drawn or written before, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?What number am I thinking of?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Solicits for October 2024!Everything we know about X-Men comics out October 2024October 2024 ‘Venom War' details revealed‘Alien: Romulus' prelude tie-in coming October 2024The Galactic Civil War comes into focus with 'Star Wars: Battle of Jakku'New 'Fantastic Four' tale free in Marvel's 2024 Trick-Or-Read titlesEXCLUSIVE: Dark Horse announces 'The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby' Vol 1Todd McFarlane updates fans on ‘King Spawn' at BlumhouseSDCC '24: Todd McFarlane talks all things Spawn comics and new movie'Christmas 365' offers bizarre feel-good storyNew 'The Terminator' comics coming October 2024Dark Horse Comics and Wizards of the Coast partner for new comicsSDCC portion:DC Comics reveals Justice League Unlimited and Absolute Batman details'Absolute Flash,' 'New Gods,' 'JSA' and more announced at SDCC 2024Dynamite teases new James Bond comics by Gail SimoneNew Dynamite/Warner comics for Ben 10, Captain Planet, and more comingMarvel's reveals for Star Wars, X-Men, and More! New 'TVA' comic series announced at Marvel Fanfare panel New Spider-Girl and female Deadpool revealed at Diamond Retailer lunchDoom for 2025!Marvel teases new ‘Psylocke' series for SDCC 2024Marvel reveals ‘Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi''Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man' manga coming August 2024Darren Aronofsky and Frank Miller launching Abrams Comics seriesMassive-Verse movie in the worksNew global comics company Amazing Comics announcedEisner Award winnersOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Search and Destroy #1 (Atsushi Kaneko)The Nice House by the Sea (2024) #1 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire)Nathan:Hello Darkness #1 (Various)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Jason Aaron, Joëlle Jones)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Annihilation 2099 #4 (Steve Orlando, Ario Anindito)Dave - Epitaphs From the Abyss (Various: Brian Azzarello, Vlad Legostaev)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Saga #67 (Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 (Melissa Flores, Simona Di Gianfelice)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Fantastic Four #22 (Alex Ross)Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man #7 (Doaly)Interview: Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson's - All-New Original Graphic Novel in JUSTICE WARRIORS: VOTE HARDER September 2024 Matt, Ben, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time! In fact, we last spoke June 23rd…just a day over a year! When you were last here you teased more would come, and now JUSTICE WARRIORS: VOTE HARDER comes out in September. Congrats! The original series came out as single issues, but now you're going directly to graphic novel, did that change your process in creating this book?What are Officers Schitt and Swamp Cop up to this time, and has a lot of time passed since the last series?For the fan out there perplexed by the title, how does one vote harder?Would you say the release of this book was in some way planned due to the election coming up?Ben, I got a chance to check out a few pages of the graphic novel, and there's some cool new characters, and a bonkers vehicle. Anything strike you as particularly fun to design for this graphic novel?Satire is a fickle beast, any tips on how you approach writing/drawing satire?40 you have to trick us into feeling thingsMatt, I'd be remiss not to ask about Toxic Avenger, can you give us the elevator pitch for the series?As the first Toxic Avenger book since Marvel's 1991 run, is there even more rope to write with?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Comics unveils 'DC All In' line of comicsDC's 'Absolute Universe' creative teams and story details revealedDC core titles reveal new creative teamsDC Comics solicitations for October 2024!'Green Lantern Dark' #1 announced for October 2024New ‘Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween' #7-10 covers and artists revealed15:30DC Comics launches Discord this week ahead of SDCC 2024Digital comics reading app Omnibus is officially closingNew brutal revenge tale ‘The Creeping Below' coming October 2024Marvel comics relaunching 'Iron Man' on October 23rd, 2024'Star Wars: Ewoks' limited series coming October 2024New Ghost Rider Fantasma appearing in 'Ghost Rider: Robbie Reyes Special' #1BOOM! Studios announces 'Power Rangers Infinity' #1Tom Hardy's ‘Arcbound' headed to Dark Horse ComicsNeon-infused cyberpunk series 'Nullhunter' coming October 2024Dark Horse Comics reveals SDCC 2024 signing schedule and panelsMarvel Comics reveals SDCC 2024 signing schedule and panelsEXCLUSIVE: Chip Zdarsky reveals new promo project launching this week​​EXCLUSIVE: Killer clones run rampant in sci-fi series ‘Skin Police' out October 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Incredible Hulk #14 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Ryan North, Javier Garrón)Into the Unbeing (2024): Part One #2 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Nathan:I Heart Skull-Crusher! #5 (Josie Campbell, Alessio Zonno)Incredible Hulk #14 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Ryan North, Javier Garrón)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - I Heart Skull-Crusher! #5 (Josie Campbell, Alessio Zonno)Dave - Ultimate X-Men #5 (Peach Momoko)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Nice House By The Sea #1 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire)Nathan: Hello Darkness #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Batman: Dark Age #4 (Chris Samnee)Nathan: Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15 (Dan Hipp)Interview: Jordan Morris joins the show! YOUTH GROUP art by  Bowen McCurdy - Out 07/16/2024Jordan Morris, thank you for being our guest on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time!Thank you for continuing the tradition of appearing on our show the day after a Doughboys appearance! Tell our listeners, why's Youth Group so awesome?Specter Inspectors is one of my favorite comics from the last few years. How'd you link up with Bowen McCurdy?Did you ever do youth ministry? This felt so specific in so many ways.One of the things I love is that this book embraces the idea that there's no wrong way to embrace spirituality. Was that an important message for you? And how long did it take to come to that, if I can get a little personal?There's specific Christian and Wiccann weaponry introduced. How'd you come about these and was there anything left on the cutting room floor? Do you have spreadsheets for the rules?A lot of these characters feel deeply realized. Were any based on people you or Bowen McCurdy knew growing up?For a deeply Christian person nervous about picking up Youth Group, how might you pitch this book to them?What contemporary pop songs would be converted into Christian anthems if this book were set today?I feel like some of the characters are learning to ask questions for the first time, and it's difficult. Was this always a part of the story from the beginning, or something you found as you built out these characters?What comics are you reading currently?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRodney Barnes makes his DC series with Stevan Subic on 'Batman: Full Moon''I Heart Skull-Crusher' gets ongoing run starting October 2024Marvel teases ‘The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man' for this fallMarvel Comics teases Storm vs. Hyperion in ‘Avengers' #18It's Moon Knight vs. Moon Knight in ‘Vengeance of the Moon Knight' #8Marvel reveals details on ‘Conquest 2099'Image/Skybound and Hasbro announce ‘Choose Your Side' initiative for G.I. Joe #1Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Power #1 (Mark Waid, Dan Mora)Batman (2016) #150 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Denis Cowyan, Mike Hawthorne)Nathan:Batman (2016) #150 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Denis Cowyan)Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor #1 (Dan Watters, Kelsey Ramsay)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Poison Ivy #24 (G. Willow Wilson, Haining)Dave - The Boy Wonder #3 (Juni Ba)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Barfly (Kyle Starks, Ryan Browne)Nathan: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 40th Anniversary Comics Celebration #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: From The DC Vault: Death In The Family - Robin Lives! #1 (1:25 Mike Mignola Virgin Card Stock Cover)Nathan: X-Men #1 (Scott Koblish Wraparound Connecting Variant)Interview: Gillen Caspar - The Power FantasyThere's a lot of moving parts to The Power Fantasy, when did the bud of the story come to you and what was that bud?You're both no slouches in creating worlds and characters whole cloth, do you find there's a good method to the madness, or is it truly chaotic in creating a world, characters, plot etc?I understand The first extranormal individuals appeared in 1945, was this a choice so the new world history was post WW2, or does WW2 have some significance on the story? Caspar your work is incredible on this first issue. Is there a character that was your favorite to design?The idea of ethics is a strong theme after reading the first issue, did you find yourselves poking in old books on ethics and philosophy when delving into the points of view of these characters? If you could have a superpower of one of the characters in this book, what would it be and why?If The Power Fantasy was a song what would it be and why?Prince 1999; I understand Rian Hughes is involved with art as well, making each issue a more complex beast. Would you call his inclusion part of a “data pages” approach? Peter Cannon was a masterwork in my opinion, and also a great meta narrative on comics. Are you continuing that trend or other themes with the power fantasy?

Quick news recap:COMIC BOOKSNew X-Men series will introduce next generation of SentinelsWho are Drumfire, Sawtooth, Lockstep, and Voivod?BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 26, 2024COMIC BOOKSVault's ‘Mindset' getting television adaptation via Don Cheadle's This Radicle ActVault Comics has announced Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today announced it has partnered with Don Cheadle's...BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 26, 2024COMIC BOOKS‘Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu' #1 features resurrected heroFollowing Marc Spector's triumphant return in Blood Hunt #4, Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio's acclaimed run on Moon Knight continues...BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 26, 2024COMIC BOOKS‘The Official Marvel Podcast' launches with MCU reveals and moreKevin Feige dishes on 'Fantastic Four,' 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' and more!BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 26, 2024COMIC BOOKSOni reveals EC's new horror hosts The Grave-Digger, The Tormentor, and The Grim InquisitorOni Press is launching new EC Comics starting July 24th with Epitaphs from the Abyss, and today they've revealed there...BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 25, 2024COMIC BOOKSX-Men team celebrate Jonathan Hickman's eXit with best gift everChip Zdarsky and Gerry Duggan hire Rob Liefeld to wish Jonathan Hickman well.BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 25, 2024COMIC BOOKSDark Horse and Marvel Comics announce multi-year partnership starting Fall 2024Dark Horse and Marvel Comics to publish art books, launch Bullpen Books, and more.BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 25, 2024COMIC BOOKSGodzilla takes over Marvel Comics variant covers in September 2024Celebrating the reprinting of Marvel's classic Godzilla comics, new GODZILLA VARIANT COVERS hit stands this September.BY DAVID BROOKEJUNE 25, 2024COMIC BOOKSDark Horse graphic novel ‘Reversal' coming March 2025Two years ago, magic suddenly and violently became a thing again when the Earth's ley lines reversed.BEST COMICS OF 2024… so far!Best Series!Dave: Fantastic FourThe DeviantUltimate Spider-ManWonder WomanNathan: Ultimate Spider-ManHelen of WyndhornMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The ReturnHellblazer: Dead in AmericaBest Single IssueNathan: Doom #1 (Sanford Greene, Jonathan Hickman)Dave: Ultimates #1 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Best WriterNathan: The one-two punch of Ram V and Dan WattersDave: Ryan NorthBest ArtistNathan: Bilquis EvelyDave: Valerio SchitiWild card options: Favorite relationshipDave: Tim and Bruce (Batman by Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez)Best Reboot/RelaunchDave: The Penguin's new origin in The Penguin (Tom King, Stevan Subic) Nathan: Hellblazer: Dead in AmericaBest OGN:Nathan: Bad Dream: A Dreamer StoryDave: Bad Dream: A Dreamer StoryFavorite adaptation:Nathan: My Adventures with Superman: Season 2Dave: X-Men '97Biggest SurpriseJoker has mastered his own ability to create a Zur-En-Arrh personaThe One Hand mystery ending!Deadpool's gonna die??

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Comics solicitations September 2024Appears the Bat-books are resetting, creators say goodbye on their newsletters:Tini Howard is ending Harley/CatwomanJosh Williamson ending Batman and Robin, and Green Arrow!Vault's dark horror comedy 'Goobers' announced for September 2024Mark Millar's ‘Jupiter's Legacy VI: Finale' coming October 2024'The Transformers Compendium' Vol. 1 to collect Marvel Comics seriesMarvel Comics Solicitations September 2024!Wade Wilson to die in 'Deadpool' #6 this SeptemberSpider-Man's 'Final Showdown' with Tombstone coming September 2024Zeb Wells and Romita Jr. are ending their run!Marvel to end current Star Wars comics era in September 2024Vengeance is on the hunt in 'Spirits of Vengeance' in September 2024‘Old Dog: Operations' continues Declan Shalvey's espionage seriesA.C.H. Smith 'Jim Henson's Labyrinth' novelization gets graphic novel‘Space Usagi: White Star Rising' expands Yojimbo's space adventures'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Usagi Yojimbo' one-shot coming September 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:The One Hand (2024) #5 (Ram V, Laurence Campbell)Wonder Woman #10 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere)Nathan:Helen of Wyndhorn #3 (Tom King, Bilquis Evely)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White, and Green #2 (Various)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Venomverse Reborn #1 (Various)Dave - Ultimate Spider-Man #6 (Marco Checchetto, Jonathan Hickman)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 (Various)Nathan: Zatanna: Bring Down the House #1 (Mario Tamaki, Javier Rodriguez)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Detective Comics #1086 (1:25 Sebastian Fiumara Card Stock Cover)Nathan: Detective Comics #1086 (Seb McKinnon)Interview - Mark Waid What was the original pitch for Absolute Power?With so many books with Dan Mora, do you both have a shorthand at this point?Can anyone get behind Waller's actions after all that she's done in recent years and now this? How do you navigate not making her too one-dimensional?When writing a character like Waller, is there a certain headspace you need to be in?Given Green Arrow seemingly edging towards agreeing with Waller, might we assume not every hero is on her hit list?Could one assume this is all leading toward ALL heroes going into hiding, or at least never being trusted by the public again?With so many characters involved in this event, and so many locations across the globe, do you or someone else have a giant Risk game board out trying to keep track of things?After headlining the Lazarus Planet event, how would you say headlining Absolute Power is different?Wants an airwave action figureIf Absolute Power was a song what would it be and why?You've worked with a ton of talented artists, maybe nearly every one that can come to mind, do you have a mount rushmore of artists you'd love to work with again?If there was such a thing as the Mark Waid guarantee, what would you stamp on the cover guaranteed for anyone on the fence about Absolute Power?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS‘Avengers Assemble' spinoff series coming September 2024Marvel adds even more 'Marvel Must-Haves' free comics in July 2024'X-Men: From the Ashes' Infinity Comic is a 'fresh start' for fans‘1982 DC Comics Style Guide' gets full print run for August 2024'Petrol Head' lands film option deal at MR. B FILMSEXCLUSIVE: ‘Epitaphs from the Abyss' #3 and ‘Cruel Universe' #2 scares up impressive creativesPolitics and horror combine in 'The Exorcism at 1600 Penn'‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' #1 hits 140,000 preorders ahead of FOCCreator-owned company Ghost Machine and the Joe Kubert School announced the launch of the Ghost Machine Future Superstar Scholarship, which will fund tuition and supplies for one third-year student during the 2024-25 semestersTOP 50 COMICS - MAY 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Ultimates #1 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)X-Men #35 (Various)Chris:Precious Metal #1 (Darcy Van Poelgeest, Ian Bertram) Falling In Love On The Path To Hell #1 (Gerry Duggan, Garry Brown)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - Birds of Prey #10 (Kelly Thompson, Robbi Rodriguez, Gavin Guidry0 [Page 19 on Box]Dave - Get Fury #2 (Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: G.O.D.S. #8 (Jonathan Hickman, Valerio Schiti)Chris: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #1JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Fantastic Four #21 (Alex Ross)Chris: Transformers #9Interview: Soo Lee - Cheetara coming out in JulySoo, thank you so much for being on the AIPT Comics podcast! To start, Cheetara is very near and dear to so many, were you a fan of the original series at a young age, or did you gain interest later?You've mentioned there's some cool things overlooked in the original cartoon concerning Cheetara, could you expand on that?This is a story about the past and future within the universe, how deep does Warner Bros let you go? Has there been any push back on ideas?Why do you think Cheetara is one of the most important supporting characters? Is there any synergy between Cheetara and Thundercats?Domenico Carbone draws the series, has there been a specific panel or page that went beyond your expectations?Cheetara isn't your first exploration of a licensed character as you're coming off writing and drawing Maleficent, would you say there are any similarities to your approach to crafting these series?Let's say Cheetara gets a movie deal, and the studio wants your input on who to cast. Any actors come to mind?If Cheetarah was a song what would it be and why?Abba song Superfight: Maleficent vs. Cheetara!

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel reveals summer 2024 'Weapon X-Traction' story and variant coversMarvel sheds light on ‘Phoenix' #1 out July 17th‘The Boys' co-creator Darick Robertson is the artist for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' #5Skybound reveals ‘Ultramega' will return in September 2024‘Yojimbot Volume 1: Metal Silence' gets English translation for December 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:X-Men: The Wedding Special: Vol. 2 #1 (Gillen, Stott, Sarah Brunstad and more)Dawnrunner #3 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)Nathan:Death Ratio'd #1 (Mark Russell, Vladimir Krstić-Laci)Midnight Suns: Blood Hunt #1 (Bryan Hill, Germán Peralta)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Spider-Punk: Arms Race #4 (Cody Ziglar, Justin Mason)Dave - Wolverine #50 (Ben Percy, Victor LaValle, Cory Smith)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Ultimates #1 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan: My Adventures With Superman #1 (Josie Campbell, Pablo M. Collar)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Poison Ivy #23 (Chris Bachalo)Nathan: Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace #4 (Peach Momoko)Interview: Deniz Camp - Ultimates #1 - Children of the Vault - 20th Century MenDeniz, thank you for being our guest on the AIPT Comics podcast! To start, this episode will air just a few days before Ultimates #1 comes out, how excited are you to see fan reactions?Can you talk a little bit about how you snagged the writing gig for Ultimates? By all accounts this seems like the most important book as far as worldbuilding is concerned.With a few scripts under your belt, is there a specific Ultimate/Avenger you enjoy writing the most?Were you a fan of the original Ultimates and the line at the time?The FCBD story you wrote gives us a lot of hints as to the whereabouts of heroes, I was curious, how much of those required Wil Moss to check as far as green lighting things, or do you have full reign to erase or delete a character from this timeline?Pie in the sky, is there a character that floats to the top you're excited to dig into, and if it's a spoiler, can you give a hint as to who they might be? 19:0020:26Juan Frigeri is no slouch when it comes to big superhero action, was there a panel or page he blew you away with, so far?I was a big fan of your Children of the Vault miniseries, which frankly had some mind bending ideas at work. Did writing that help you gear up for Ultimates in any way?Does the Ultimate Universe office have a slack going? Are you all digging into each others scripts and keeping tabs?At this point 20th Century Men is iconic in a lot of ways, for fans of Ultimates, why should they check it out?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel's August Solicits are here!Greg Capullo and Jonathan Hickman team up for ‘Wolverine: Revenge''Miles Morales' Spider-Man' #23 cover spoils ending of 'Blood Hunt' #2Blood Hunters mini spinning out of Blood Hunt this AugustMarvel to take fans to the 85th century with anniversary specialEverything we know about 'Venom War' starting August 7th‘Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood' focuses on Spidey's violent streakFour issue 'Ultraman X Avengers' series coming August 2024Stephanie Phillips and Goran Sudžuka team up for 'Red Before Black' - exclusive‘Lilith' #1 kicking off Vault Comics' new mature label ThresholdWEBTOON takes to the skies with Thales InFlyt Experience partnershipJoe Casey to headline ‘Jonny Quest' ongoing series'Archie: The Decision' one-shot may 'solve' Archie dating Betty or VeronicaNew 10-issue series ‘Battle Action' features Brian K Vaughan, Garth Ennis, and moreBOOM! reveals original creative team back for ‘BRZRKR: The Lost Book of B'‘Violator: Origin' to expand the Spawn Universe this August 2024TMNT and He-Man team up for ‘Masters of the Universe/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'Sequel ‘Survival Street: The Radical Left' coming September 202410-part 'Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween' coming September 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Cobra Commander #5 (Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana)Amazing Spider-Man #50 (Zeb Wells, Ed McGuinness, and more!)Nathan:John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #5 (Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell, John Pearson, John McCrea, Kelsey Ramsay)Blow Away #2 (Zac Thompson, Nicola Izzo)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 (Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins)Dave - Blood Hunt #2 (Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Grommets #1 (Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, Moreno DiNisio)Nathan: DC Pride 2024 #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Spider-Punk: Arms Race #4 (Takashi Okazaki)Nathan: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! #2 (Christian Ward)Interview:  Amy Jo Johnson Power Rangers: The Return - #4 out May 29 (4 issue series)Co-written by Matt Hotson, art by Nico Leon and Francesco SegalaAmy Jo Johnson, thanks for being on the AIPT Comics podcast. How does it feel to return to Power Rangers in the author's chair?Tell us about your collaboration with the rest of the creative team! How did you and Matt Hotson craft this new Ranger universe?The Power Rangers are older, maybe even wiser, how much backstory did you develop to capture who they are in this story?Is there a particular panel or page where Nico Leon and Francesco Segala's art blew you away?How'd you get involved with Boom! Studios? Were you surprised by the creative freedom you had in creating this all-new timeline?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel announces new X-Men series ‘Dazzler' and ‘Storm' newsX-Men goddess Storm to join the Avengers in August 2024Marvel to celebrate Iron Fist 50th anniversary with extra-sized one-shotRob Liefeld's final Deadpool story 'Deadpool Team-Up' coming in August 2024New series 'Spider-Society' spins up its first issue August 202414DC Comics solicitations August 2024DC - Absolute Power August titlesDC announces new Wildstorm DC Black Label series 'Jenny Sparks' for August 2024'DC Super Powers' variant covers imagine Kenner action figure waveVault adds 'Something Crawled Out' to Free-to-Retailers Program'Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone' Vol. 1 kicking off graphic novel series in Fall 2024Peruse at your peril 'Epitaphs from the Abyss' #2 art and details2024 Eisner Awards nominees announcedOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Ice Cream Man #39 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)Dark Ride #12 (Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas)Nathan:Doom (Jonathan Hickman, Sanford Greene)The Outsiders #7 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Robert Carey)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Doom (Jonathan Hickman, Sanford Greene)Dave - Doom (Hickman, Sanford Greene)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Rook: Exodus #2 (Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok)Nathan: John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead In America #5 (Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell, John McCrea, John Pearson, Priscilla Petraites)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Batman / Superman: World's Finest #27 (Dan Mora Cover)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #120 (Björn Barends cover)Interview: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives writers Dan Watters, Ram V join the show to discuss their series, working with artist Matthew Roberts and more! Second issue out May 29, 2024!Dan Watters, Ram V, good to see you both again, thanks for taking the time. To start, Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives exists in a world where the classic film exists, why was that important to the story?One might say the Creature from the Black Lagoon is basically a humanoid animal, does your version have threatening powers or abilities we're not aware of?The issue opens with details about drowning, how much research went into the effects of drowning?What makes the creature so scary, for you personally?The first line in the first issue reads, “They say it's the most peaceful way to die.” Do you tend to agonize over the first line of your stories? It's a good one!Will your story explore the origins of the creature?If you had a crack at another Universal monster, what would it be and why?

Nick and Rob dive headfirst into some breaking news this past week that dealing with MCU, comics, events, and more! - Marvel Comics' new approach to ongoing series! - X-Factor and Wolverine creative teams revealed! - First official image of Superman! -Galactus cast in 2025's FF?? - Marvel What If...? Apple Vision Pro Game! - Was New Comic Book Day 2024 underwhelming? - Blood Hunt has begun with a strong start!