May 2016 – Page 8 – Multiversity Comics

Robots From Tomorrow – Episode 294: Pull List for May 18

By Mike Romeo and Greg Matiasevich | May 16, 2016 | Podcasts

Welcome to Robots From Tomorrow! For this episode the guys have picked a couple of comics that will be hitting shelves this week and talk about why they’re excited to read them. Clocking in at around 15 minutes, this bite-sized audio nugget is the perfect companion for any Wednesday Warrior! Picks for Wednesday, May 18, […]

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News

The Rundown: May 16, 2016

By Matthew Garcia | May 16, 2016 | News

Welcome back to The Rundown, our daily breakdown on comic news stories we missed from the weekend. Have a link to share? Email our team at rundown@multiversitycomics.com. – “Star Wars: Darth Vader” by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca will be ending this August with issue #25. “We’ve always said all the way through, from ‘Darth […]

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News

MS Masterpaint Theater: Lick A Vision

By Kyle Welch | May 14, 2016 | News

There are three for sure things all people love in life: comic covers, cover bands, and MS Paint. Some warned me to never combine this holy trinity. We here at Multiveristy Comics said no, threw caution to the wind, and combined mankind’s three favorite things for our new weekly feature; MS Masterpaint Theater! Each week, […]

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Television

Five Thoughts on Legends of Tomorrow‘s “Destiny”

By Brian Salvatore | May 13, 2016 | Television

Legends of Tomorrow has just one episode left in its inaugural season, and this episode packed a punch in a number of ways. Be warned that major spoilers are discussed. 1. Jefferson Returns to 2016…and the Vanishing Point This is going to sound like a silly thing to say, but I really enjoy when this […]

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Reviews

“Action Comics” #52

By Alice W. Castle | May 13, 2016 | Reviews

It’s the final issue of “Action Comics”! With 52 issues under its belt, the title is wrapping up before DC’s big Rebirth event, which will relaunch it with the original numbering and a brand new Superman. But before we get to that, we still need to get through the ‘Final Days Of Superman’ story line, […]

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Reviews

“Gwenpool” #2

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | May 13, 2016 | Reviews

The second issue of potentially the most tenuous superhero on Marvel’s current slate has just hit stands, and as Gwen Poole begins to settle into the Marvel Universe proper, I think it’s time to decide if meta is better. Written by Christopher Hastings Illustrated by Gurihiru Gwen finds herself unexpectedly working for a big-deal mercenary outfit…And she […]

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Reader Poll

Is There Such a Thing as ‘Too Many’ Comics-Based TV Series?

By Brian Salvatore | May 13, 2016 | Reader Poll

With the recent pick ups of “Riverdale” and “Powerless,” the list of comics-based television programs is growing at a rate that would seem absurd even two or three years ago. Two “Walking Dead” shows, three shows based on Vertigo properties, Outcast, Powers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., six DC shows, Archie’s Riverdale, and all the Marvel Netflix […]

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Reviews

“Heavy Metal” #280

By Keith Dooley | May 13, 2016 | Reviews

Grant Morrison’s tenure as editor-in-chief of “Heavy Metal” begins with this issue. As expected, vibrant art, thought-provoking stories, and trippy experiences await avid and novice readers alike. Written by Various Illustrated by Various The curtain hits the cast on the debut of newly crowned Editor-in-Chief Grant Morrison’s Heavy Metal debut! The legendary writer has plenty […]

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News

Darwyn Cooke Receiving Palliative Care After Bout With “Aggressive Cancer”

By Brian Salvatore | May 13, 2016 | News

News broke this morning via his website that Darwyn Cooke is receiving palliative care after a bout with an aggressive form of cancer. The post, entitled “fuck cancer” and written by Cooke’s wife, Marsha, doesn’t offer too many details, and asks, rightly so, for privacy in this matter. Cooke, one of the true masters of […]

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Reviews

“Southern Bastards” #14

By Ken Godberson III | May 13, 2016 | Reviews

After so long and going through loads of foreshadowing as we got to know the people of Craw County: Roberta Tubb has arrived. Written by Jason Aaron Illustrated by Jason Latour The big game is over. But the troubles have only just begun. The return of Roberta Tubb. I’ve always had this odd relationship with […]

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News

Mignolaversity News Update – May 2016

By Mark Tweedale | May 13, 2016 | News

Welcome to Mignolaversity News Update, your monthly recap of Mignolaverse-related news. As always, let’s kick things off with this month’s solicitations, but let’s flip it and start with the trade collection first… “Hellboy in Hell” – Volume 2The Death Card By Mike Mignola Colored by Dave Stewart On sale October 5, 2016 I won’t be […]

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Podcasts

Orbital In Conversation – Episode 193: Visions of Utopia with Bryan & Mary Talbot

By Chris Thompson | May 13, 2016 | Podcasts

Hello and welcome to Orbital In Conversation – the podcast of Orbital Comics in central London! This week Chris & Karl join Bryan & Mary Talbot at the pub to discuss their new book, The Red Virgin, from Dark Horse Comics and Jonathan Cape. Bryan & Mary discuss how their careers ran sidelong over the […]

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