Gotham split itself right down the middle between serious drama and campy Schumacher homage, and now with Barbara and a proto-Joker front and center for Season 2, which one would you imagine leads the charge by our first clip? Are you ready to visit Arkham and kick off the “Rise of the Villains?”
Monday, August 31, 2015
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Merch Sales Estimated at $5 Billion
Macquarie Securities analyst Tim Nollen estimates merchandise based on the upcoming film bringing in $5 billion in sales within the first year.
She Is The One! Best 'Sailor Moon' Fan Art Ever
I’ve done a number of these “Best Art Ever” galleries now, and I can say, without hesitation, that this one was the hardest to put together by far. By far. Not because it was difficult scrounging up enough cool art to fill a gallery, but because there was enough amazing art to fill a hundred galleries! I swear, there are people on DeviantArt who draw nothing but Sailor Moon. People who have page after page of fantastic fanart dedicated to ol’ Meatball Head and her friends and enemies. It’s ludicrous how many great takes and redesigns and re-imaginings there are out there, and I know there were probably so, so, so many that I never even saw.
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'Flash' Season 2 Casts 'Candyman' Tony Todd as Mystery Big Bad 'Zoom'
We knew as far back as Comic-Con 2015 that The Flash would face off against “Zoom” in Season 2, though even among comic fans, the name didn’t provide the clearest picture of Barry’s new big bad. Now, we at least have a voice in Candyman legend Tony Todd, as well as a few new details on the Venom-like “speed demon.”
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Andrew Garfield Discusses the Pressure to Please Everyone with "The Amazing Spider-Man"
"The Amazing Spider-Man" star weighed in on how the pressure to please everyone negatively impacted his experience working on the films.
Best Cosplay Ever (This Week): Sailor V, Fury Road, Porco Rosso, Godzilla and More
Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role in the thriving communities of costuming that exist, such as Cosplay.com and the Superhero Costuming Forum. Over the years, the cosplay community has evolved into a creative outlet for many fans to establish and showcase some impressive feats of homemade disguise, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics at conventions.
In honor of the caped crusaders of the convention scene, ComicsAlliance has created Best Cosplay Ever (This Week), an ongoing collection of some of the most impeccable, creative, and clever costumes that we’ve discovered and assembled into a super-showcase of pure fan-devoted talent.
New "Flash" Season 2 Image Teases Jay Garrick's Arrival
With the tagline "Get up to speed," the latest teaser image for "The Flash" season two features Jay Garrick's helmet front and center.
DC Is Set To Release An 800-Page 'Gotham Central' Omnibus Collecting The Entire Series
At this point, it's difficult to imagine that you, the discerning ComicsAlliance reader, do not already own Gotham Central in at least one format, but I imagine there are some folks out there who have just been waiting to get the whole series in one go. If that sounds like you --- or if you're just looking to pick up one of the greatest DC Comics ever printed in a third or fourth format --- then we have good news: The solicitations for DC's upcoming paperback and hardcover releases have revealed that it's planning a massive Gotham Central Omnibus for release next May.
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WATCH: Two Minutes From the "Gotham" Season 2 Premiere
The season premiere of "Gotham" is three weeks away, but a chunk of it -- featuring Jerome and Barbara -- is available to watch right now.
'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Quakes, Blows Up The Bus in Season 2 VFX Reel
Though perhaps not the all-out spectacle of its cinematic forebears, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. burns through quite a bit of CGI, particularly in its second season. Season 3's Secret Warriors will undoubtedly bring even more powers into the mix, so take a look at Season 2's VFX reel, including Skye’s Quake-ing powers and some serious spectacle to The Bus’ destruction.
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Compliance Isn't Mandatory to Purchase These Awesome "Bitch Planet" Leggings
Inspired by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valetine De Landro's "Bitch Planet," the leggings are available in two styles for $79 a piece.
Exclusive: Archaia Announces 'Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Dragons'
Jim Henson's The Storyteller is in contention for the title of greatest TV show ever made --- it's basically between that, The Wire, Deadwood, and The Great British Bake-Off. Originally running for just one season of nine episodes in the late 1980s, the show combined European folklore, Jim Henson's muppetry, and respected British character actors like John Hurt, Jonathan Pryce, Sean Bean, Brenda Blethyn, and Jennifer Saunders, to spin standalone traditional tales that, watched once, would stay with you forever.
Archaia first revived the brand in 2011 as part of its Jim Henson line, with some of the best up-and-coming creators spinning their own takes on classic folktales in comics form. More amazing creators stepped up to conjure occult yarns for 2014's The Storyteller: Witches, and now ComicsAlliance can exclusively reveal the next installment in Archaia's Storyteller series: The Storyteller: Dragons.
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Robbie Thompson Spins A Sinister New Thread For "Silk"
When Thompson and Stacey Lee's "Silk" returns this fall, Cindy Moon will be on the wrong side of the law -- but will it be for the right reasons?
Here's What the 'Iron Man' Movie Logo Almost Looked Like
Every time you see a logo for anything, whether it be on a soda can or a movie poster, you are looking at the result of a lot of hard work. Specifically, you’re looking at a design that was reached over time, with a designer and a company going back and forth until they reach a final goal. Any official movie logo is only one of dozens that was created. For those who like to see how this particular portion of the movie sausage is made, a new interview with artist Fede Ponce should prove enlightening … especially when you see how many of his ideas for the Iron Man logo didn’t make the final cut.
"The SpongeBob Musical" to Premiere in Chicago Next Summer
The Broadway-bound musical will feature the musical talents of artists like Aerosmith, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, They Might Be Giants and T.I.
CBR TV: Johnny Ryan Stays Weird with Nickelodeon's "Pig Goat Banana Cricket"
"Prison Pit" cartoonist Johnny Ryan talks about making the transition to animation and how he's married his adult humor style with kids animation.
Why Bill Murray Agreed to "Ghostbusters" Cameo
Bill Murray famously resisted a return to the franchise, which made the news of his cameo in Paul Feig’s reboot pretty surprising.
Singapore Has Its Very Own Jedi Academy
Never mind that DC Comics Super Hero Cafe, Singapore’s biggest selling point may be that it has its own Jedi Academy. Seriously.
PREVIEW: Vaughn & Skroce Introduce Future Torture in "We Stand on Guard" #3
Torture comes into play as U.S.-Canadian aggression continues in Image Comics' "We Stand on Guard" #3 by Brian K. Vaughan & Steve Skroce.
Ranger Station Episode 3: Teamwork
With almost 800 episodes over the course of 22 years, the Power Rangers television show is arguably the single most successful live-action superhero franchise of all time, and certainly one of the strangest. Adapted from Japan's long-running Super Sentai series, created by manga legend Shotaro Ishinomori, the Power Rangers combined the giant robots and monsters of their Japanese counterpart with a completely different set of secret identities and problems, and became a pop cultural phenomenon. That's why we're looking back with an in-depth guide to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, including its source material, Kyuoryu Sentai Zyuranger, in ComicsAlliance's Ranger Station!
This week, the Rangers get their weapons and we have an exclusive as we hear directly from a rather surprising actor who appeared in this actual episode!
REVIEW: Stevenson, Watters & Allen's "Lumberjanes" Continues to be a Blast in #17
"There's so much exuberance and joy in Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters and Brooke Allen's 'Lumberjanes' #17 that it just bleeds off of the page."
Awesome Dad Forges Thor’s Hammer for His 4-Year-Old Son
This father fired up the forge to fulfill his son's wish for "a REAL Thor's hammer" for his birthday, and the result is spectacular.
"Fear the Walking Dead's" Ratings Slip, Show Still Draws in Over 8 Million Viewers
Despite the drop in viewership, AMC's "The Walking Dead" spinoff continued to pull in a gargantuan number of viewers in its second week.
Marvel Announces Interior Artist For "Scarlet Witch" #1, Reveals Aja Cover
Vanesa Del Rey will join writer James Robinson for "Scarlet Witch's" solo debut, which features a cover from David Aja.
"The Flash" Casts the Voice of Zoom for Season 2
Horror movie veteran Tony Todd will voice the villainous Zoom in "The Flash" season two, though who's underneath the outfit is still a mystery.
LOOK: Marvel Studios' Rejected "Iron Man" Logos
Much like Tony Stark's armor, the "Iron Man" logo went through a number of iterations before a final design was settled upon.
With These "Attack on Titan" Dog Outfits, Giants Don't Stand a Chance
It stands to reason that at some point in humanity's epic life-or-death struggle against the enormous Titans, dogs will enter the fray.
'Batman vs. Superman' Rumor Control: No, Michael Shannon's Zod Does Not Have Flipper Hands
A few weeks ago Michael Shannon got the internet buzzing when he made comments during an interview about his involvement in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. It involved General Zod (whose corpse appears briefly in the trailers), flipper-hands and a hilarious story about a port-a-potty. Michael Shannon would now like you to know that he was joking.
"Mad Max: Fury Road" Warboys Rode Through Seattle as Uber Drivers
For the past four days, Uber Seattle offered rides in cars modeled after those from the blockbuster summer film "Mad Max: Fury Road" -- for free.
Marvel Studios, Feige No Longer Under Perlmutter's Purview
A Marvel Studios reorganization leads to president Kevin Feige now reporting to Disney chief Alan Horn instead of Marvel CEO Ike Perlmutter.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Horror Legend Wes Craven Dead At 76
The filmmaker behind "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Scream" and countless other horror movies lost a battle to brain cancer.
Former Spider-Man Andrew Garfield Really Pushed for a Marvel Crossover
Ever since Sony and Marvel finally reached an agreement to combine forces for the future good of Spider-Man (thus allowing the web-slinger to crossover into the MCU), the studios have been at the receiving end of a lot of questions from fans. But they’re not the only ones — now that he’s no longer playing Spider-Man, everyone wants to know what Andrew Garfield thinks about all of this. Not only is he thrilled, but as it turns out, he was a big advocate for a Marvel crossover.
Universe of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Expands With LEGO Trailer
A new Sith Lord may stalk the first TV spot for LEGO's tie-in toys to the incoming JJ Abrams sequel.
Kick It With The Full Slate of Marvel Hip-Hop Variants
New installments mix "A-Force" with N.W.A., "Spider-Gwen" with Slick Rick, "Captain Marvel" with Iggy Azalea and many more.
Following @CBR on Twitter Brings Breaking News & More Direct to You
Follow @CBR today for access to breaking news, interviews, previews, follower contests and so much more. Don't miss out!
EXCL. PREVIEW: Eggman's Plans Go Awry in Archie's "Sonic Boom" #11
Sam Sandak Freiberger & Diana Skelly follow up "Worlds Unite" with a boom, introducing Kyle the Gorilla in Archie Comics' "Sonic Boom" #11.
Did Batman Knock Carnage Out Just by Punching Him a Lot?
Carnage might have caused "Maximum Carnage," but Batman caused maximum damage on the Spider-Man villain in CSBG's latest "bad" fight spotlight.
"Flash" Producer Promises New Role For Iris West In Season 2
The creators of the CW series are out to prove that Iris West is more than just a love interest in the show's second year.
A Collection of Unused "X-Men" Covers & More Pieces of Comic Book History
CSBG has a collection of interesting pieces of comic book history, like unused "X-Men" covers including the last one John Byrne ever drew.
EXCL. PREVIEW: "Danger Girl: Renegade" #1 Exposes Abbey Chase's Secret Origin
See the circumstances that led Abbey to become who she is in IDW's "Danger Girl: Renegade" #1 by Andy Hartnell & Stephen Molnar.
STORE TOUR: Carol And John's Comic Book Shop In Cleveland
ROBOT 6's "Store Tour" makes a stop in Cleveland at Carol and John's Comic Book Shop, which was opened in 1990 by John Dudas and his mother Carol Cazzarin.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Shelf Porn: A Fan Adapts to a Growing Family
David returns to SHELF PORN this week to show what his new space looks like after getting married. Also find out how you can submit your own shelves to ROBOT 6!
Reykjavík Renames City Street For Darth Vader, Empire Rejoices
The Sith Lord still ranks in Iceland where citizens have successfully lobbied to change a street name in his honor.
"Wait, How Did Black Panther and Storm Meet?" & More Comic Book Retcons
Check out CSBG's archive of notable comic book retcons, including the back-and-forth retcons over how Storm and Black Panther first met.
This Hulkbuster Lamp Will Help You Smash The Darkness
The Iron Man-Hulkbuster remote-control power lamp may be just what you need for the fight against sleepless nights.
Vin Diesel Just (Possibly) Announced An "Iron Giant" Sequel
The star of the original Brad Bird animated epic teases a potential sequel, and with his record it could be real.
TOYING AROUND: Nick Fury Unpatched, Mondo's Leonardo and More!
Gigantic new figures including Hot Toys Nick Fury, Mondo Leonardo and Executive Replica Sheena make the rounds this week.
Vote for the 100 Greatest DC and Marvel Comic Characters of All-Time!
It's that time of the year. CSBG is doing their annual Top 100 survey and this time it's the Top 100 DC & Marvel Characters. Vote for your favorites!
Despite Rumors, DC Comics Stands Behind "DC You" Initiative Moving Forward
Even with some soft sales, the creative shakeup at the now Burbank-based publisher is here to stay.
Autumn is Here in the New CBR Community Cover Contest
As August gives way to September, so will summer to fall. Leaves changing, school starting, sports, etc. It's all game in the new Cover Contest.
DC Collectibles Debuts Capullo's Survival Suit Batman And Flash Figures
DC Collectibles has released the first look at The Flash and Survival Suit Batman figures from the DC Comics Greg Capullo Designer Series.
Did Gene Day Sell a "Star Wars" Prints Portfolio Without Lucasfilm's Permission?
Portfolios featuring copyrighted work is nothing new, but what happens when you use creations from a particularly litigious company? Find out!
Flashback: How Marvel's "House of M" Changed an Industry and a Universe
With the return of "House of M" as part of "Secret Wars," take a look back at the now decade-old crossover that changed everything.
Do a Little Weekend Shopping with FindAComicShop.com
Everybody's working for the weekend, right? Now that it's hear, spend some of that hard earned money on some great new (or new to you) comics.
EXCL. PREVIEW: "Regular Show" #27 Delivers Muscle Man & Starla Fan-Fiction
Mordecai and Rigby create their own take on Muscle Man and Starla's epic romance in Mad Rupert and Wook Jin Clark's "Regular Show" #27 from BOOM!
"So Wolverine Even Knows Spider-Man's Parents?" & More Retro Connections
CSBG spotlights retroactive connections between characters, like how everyone seems to have met Wolverine -- even Spider-Man's parents!
Pixar Animators Bring Old Age To The Old West In “Borrowed Time” Trailer
A passion project from two Pixar employees looks at friendship over the lifetime of the Old West in the first trailer for "Borrowed Time."
Friday, August 28, 2015
'Suicide Squad' Wraps Production With Massive Cast and Crew Photo
Captain America: Civil War isn’t the only major superhero film that wrapped principal production this week — Bryan Singer completed his primary work on X-Men: Apocalypse, and David Ayer also finished the principal work on Suicide Squad. To celebrate, Ayer grabbed (almost) the entire cast along with much of the crew for one big photo.
Michael B. Jordan Reportedly in Talks for "Blood Brothers" Film Adaptation
Jordan star would play Tree, one of the two lead protagonists in Mike Gagerman, Andrew Waller and Evan Shaner's "Blood Brothers" Dark Horse series.
The Pre-Marvel Monster Explosion: Celebrating Jack Kirby's Creature Creations!
The Atlas Comics monster stories of the late 1950s cemented Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's working relationship, and laid the groundwork for the revolution they would launch with Fantastic Four #1 in 1961. In honor of Jack Kirby's birthday, we've compiled this gallery of some of his finest Atlas-era covers!
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Andrew Garfield Petitioned for Sony's Spider-Man to Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The former "Amazing Spider-Man" star revealed some plot details from the cancelled third film as well as his effort to bring Spider-Man to the MCU.
The 'Gotham' Gang is (Almost) All Here in Full Season 2 Cast Photos
Gotham hasn’t proven particularly shy with the lion’s share of Season 2 footage and teasers, but at least a few faces have been missing from its city streets. No longer, as the full character gallery for Gotham Season 2 brings Two-Face, Lucius Fox and more back into the fold, along with some new menace for our future Batman.
REPORT: DC & Scholastic Plan "Lil Gotham" Style "Secret Hero Society" From Fridolfs & Nguyen
Young Bruce Wayne plays schoolyard detective with Clark Kent and Diana Prince in a new hybrid kids series.
Exclusive: Witches Rule in Scott, Matthews & Matthews' 'Toil And Trouble' #1 [Preview]
By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes, and it's a very welcome kind of wickedness. The first issue of Boom Studios' witchy new series Toil And Trouble by writer Mairghread Scott and artists Kelly and Nichole Matthews arrives in stores next week, telling the tale of Shakespeare's Macbeth from the point of view of some of the most famous characters in fiction to never get names; the witches. Boom has provided us with an exclusive preview, so if your thumbs have been pricking strangely, now you know why.
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REVIEW: Hickman & Dragotta Make "East of West" #20 Chilling, Gripping
Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta's "East of West" #20 "is a warning shot fired over the proverbial bow: ignore this comic at your own peril."
The Greatest Of All Time: A Birthday Tribute To The King Of Comics, Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby, born on this day in 1917 in New York, is the greatest comic book creator who ever lived.
That's not something that I consider to be up for debate. It's something that's self-evident every time that you sit down to read one of his comics — and, more than that, one of anyone's comics on the stands today — and have your mind blown by a driving energy and the limitless possibilities that have always marked superheroes and the medium they defined. The simple fact is that Kirby's work wasn't just great in and of itself, but that superhero comics as we know them quite simply would not exist without him.
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DC's Diane Nelson to Oversee Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Following the departure of Brad Globe next spring, DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson will oversee the consumer products division.
All For the Wookiee: The Star-Warsiest Moments In Last Month's Star Wars Comics
Welcome back to All For the Wookiee, where we take a look at the recent Star Wars universe offerings from Marvel and pick the most Star Wars-ish moments. It's another jam-packed installment, with two-fers for Star Wars, Kanan and Lando, alongside Darth Vader issue #8. We'll take a look at the highs, the lows, the in-betweens and rate the Star Wars-iness of each moment.
New "Star Wars Rebels" Clip Sends Ahsoka on a Solo Mission
In the latest clip, Ahsoka sends the crew of the Ghost to find her old Jedi Master as she herself hunts down a Sith Lord for more answers.
EXCL. PREVIEW: Battle Lines are Drawn in IDW's "Jem and the Holograms" #6
Jem and The Holograms face off against The Misfits in the Battle of the Bands in IDW's "Jem" #6 by Kelly Thompson and Sophie Campbell.
Earning the Hindsight Badge: On Jo from 'Lumberjanes' #17
This week, in Boom Studios' Lumberjanes #17 by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, and Brooke A. Allen, fans got a very pleasant confirmation of a long-rumored background detail on the character of Jo. Spoilers ahead if you're not caught up.
Worlds Collide in these "Dragon Ball Z"-Superhero Mashups
What would happen if a character from "Dragon Ball Z" fused with a popular comic book character? These illustrations might give you an idea.
Keep Living the Stories: 'Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection' Celebrates Being Aboriginal
In 2014, Toronto publisher Alternate History Comics launched a Kickstarter for an anthology of indigenous comics, with the goal of “showcasing the rich heritage and identity of indigenous storytelling.” The resulting anthology, Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, Volume 1, is now available, and it presents a unique and much needed look into aboriginal storytelling in multiple aspects.
It’s easy, as an indigenous person, to slip into what sounds like hyperbole when discussing a project like this. This is one of the most important comics of the year! But it’s easy for the same reasons that make it hard for any statement to actually be that hyperbolic; the blunt reality of comics as a business and popular medium is that there really aren’t that many aboriginal stories being told, and what few aboriginal characters there are usually employ crude stereotypes. These stereotypes aren’t continued out of any real sense of hatred, but out of the almost complete lack of aboriginal people involved in the telling of these stories.
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"Minions" Passes $1B at the International Box Office, Sets New Record
The "Despicable Me" spinoff has passed $1b at the international box office, making it the third highest-grossing animated film of all time.
CBR TV: Wagners, Schkade Care About "The Spirit" & Will Eisner's Legacy
Writer Matt Wagner and artists Dan Schkade and Brennan Wagner discuss "Will Eisner's The Spirit" and making the classic character relevant in 2015.
"The Flash" Runs A Blue Streak Around The Globe In New Season 2 International Trailer
What new powers will Barry Allen exhibit when the series returns to The CW this fall?
LISTEN: Jack Kirby and Stan Lee Reminisce, Clash 28 Years Ago Today
To celebrate Kirby's birthday, in 1987 Lee joined a radio interview with the artist to discuss their Marvel Comics work and debate "who did what."
Lucy Lawless Joined "Ash Vs. Evil Dead" For The Laughs, Not The Action
The "Xena" star discusses her "badass" role in the upcoming Starz series, which sees her reunite with old friend and colleague Bruce Campbell.
David Ayer Commemorates "Suicide Squad" Filming with Cast & Crew Photo
"Suicide Squad" director David Ayer snapped a photo of the film's cast and crew as filming came to a close.
Celebrate the King's Birthday With 98 of CBR's Favorite Jack Kirby Images
Today marks 98 years since the birth of the King of Comics, so check out some examples of Kirby's greatest art.
Harley Quinn Goes Retro With New Mego-Style Figure
Figures Toy Company will release a retro-style Harley Quinn doll based on Mego's classic World's Greatest Super Heroes line.
Comic Book Legends Revealed: Who Decided to Kill Gwen Stacy?
Was it Gerry Conway or John Romita who decided to kill Gwen Stacy? And was the action figure for "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves" just a repainted Green Arrow?
Liz Suburbia Gets Rid of Adults, Lets Teens Rule in "Sacred Heart"
The cartoonist tells the tale of a town full of teenagers left to their own devices, living and learning the path of adolescence and adulthood on their own.
Mind Your Manners With 'X-O Manowar' #40 [Preview]
I'd like to think that I'm pretty polite most of the time, but I'll admit that I have no idea what's expected of me in extremely formal situations. I mean, it was only a few weeks ago that I learned that there's actually a huge (and sometimes insulting) difference between addressing someone as "your highness" and "your majesty," so in the unlikely event that I ever actually meet a king or queen, I'm going to be at a loss.
I do, however, know one thing about meeting royalty: You don't spit on them. Especially if the royalty in question is a barbarian king from the fifth century. Especially if it's Aric of Dacia, a barbarian king from the fifth century who is also wearing a suit of high-tech armor that recently allowed him to defeat an entire alien army pretty much singlehandedly. That's... that's not going to work out well, and it's a hot tip that you could probably share with the cast of X-O Manowar #40, by Robert Venditti and Rafa Sandoval. Check out a preview!
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EXCL. PREVIEW: Dark Stars Rising in "2000 AD" #1946
The latest Prog sees things get seriously dark with new stories from Rob Williams, Dan Abnett and more, and CBR has an exclusive first look.
'The Walking Dead' to Intro 'Fear' Season 2 Character in Airplane Stand-Alone Special
As Fear The Walking Dead explores a different angle of the zombie apocalypse well-removed from Rick Grimes and Alexandria, crossover rumors have repeatedly flown back and forth. That flight has just become literal, as Season 6 will host a series of Walking Dead shorts set on an airplane, introducing a new character for Fear The Walking Dead Season 2. Confused yet?
REVIEW: Guggenheim & Greenwood's "Stringers" #1 Blends Humor & High Speed
Marc Guggenheim and Justin Greenwood "nail the character introductions" in "Stringers" #1, "a solid debut."
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