September 2018 – Page 3 – Multiversity Comics

Humanoids Adds John Cassaday as Chief Creative Officer

By Brian Salvatore | Sep 27, 2018 | News

Ahead of New York Comic Con, Humanoids Inc. has announced the hiring of John Cassaday as Chief Creative Officer. The publisher, best known for publishing European comics, including the work of Moebius, has been working towards establishing a greater foothold in the American market, and this move seems to play directly into that thinking. Humanoids […]

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Television

Five Thoughts on Hilda’s “The Hidden People”

By Matthew Garcia | Sep 27, 2018 | Television

1. What are We Watching? Hilda is an animated series on Netflix, created by Luke Pearson and based on his comic series from Nobrow Press. It was developed by Pearson with Stephanie Simpson and Kurt Mueller. Already, after this pilot episode, it might be the service’s second best show of 2018, behind Queer Eye. Like the comics, […]

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Reviews

“Heroes in Crisis” #1

By Eric Goebelbecker | Sep 27, 2018 | Reviews

What impact does the violence that superheroes see everyday have on their well-being? Tom King’s “Heroes in Crisis” confronts this question. It’s a question that’s been asked before, but it’s refreshing to see it done without engaging in a complete deconstruction of the genre. This review contains minor spoilers. Written by Tom King Illustrated by […]

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News

Dark Horse Announces First Avatar Miniseries, “Avatar: Tsu’tey’s Path”

By Brandon Arnold | Sep 27, 2018 | News

In a Comic Book Resources exclusive, Dark Horse have announced a new six-issue companion series to James Cameron’s 2009 film, Avatar. “Avatar: Tsu’tey’s Path” will be set during the events of the original film and follows the journey of a Na’vi after the arrival of Jake Sully. CBR said it promises to feature never-before-seen events […]

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News

Visaggio and Aguirre Declare It’s “Morning in America”

By Matthew Ledger | Sep 27, 2018 | News

“Kim & Kim” collaborators Magdalene Visaggio and Claudia Aguirre are reuniting for a new series at Oni Press, titled “Morning in America.” Set in the year 1983, “Morning in America” focuses on a series of strange disappearances and monster sightings occurring in the factory town of Tucker, Ohio. As the recently-revitalized Rust Belt town finds […]

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Columns

Soliciting Multiversity: Marvel’s Top 10 for December 2018

By Robbie Pleasant | Sep 27, 2018 | Columns

Happy holidays! At least that’s what we’ll be saying when these comics come out. Is it the most wonderful time of the year? I suppose that all depends on how good these comics are, so let’s take a look at the solicitations. 10. The Newest Guardian There’s nothing I can say that isn’t said in […]

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News

Sean Gordon Murphy Announces “Batman: Curse of the White Knight”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Sep 27, 2018 | News

At Paste magazine, writer/artist Sean Gordon Murphy has announced “Batman: Curse of the White Knight,” the sequel to his DC Black Label miniseries “Batman: White Knight,” which will be released sometime next year. The second installment of the “Murphyverse” will feature a new take on Azrael teaming up with the Joker. Here’s the synopsis: In […]

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Reviews

Pick of the Week: “Man-Eaters” #1

By John Schaidler | Sep 27, 2018 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

After the high profile cancellation of “Mockingbird” and subsequent non-release of her run for “The Vision” with Marvel, twice-bitten writer Chelsea Cain and The Ministry of Trouble were left with some serious unfinished business. With “Man-Eaters” #1, Cain and her cohorts are back. This isn’t your father’s comic. Seek shelter immediately. (Warning: contains minor spoilers.) Written […]

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Podcasts

The DC3cast Spotlight: “Heroes in Crisis” #1

By Brian Salvatore, Vince Ostrowski and Zach Wilkerson | Sep 27, 2018 | Podcasts

[audio: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/e0d6fbe6-1de1-41fb-be54-bde73f41978d.mp3] In this special bonus episode, the boys dig deep into “Heroes in Crisis” #1 by Tom King and Clay Mann. Follow our hosts on Twitter, @wilkerfox and @BrianNeedsaNap. Send Vince comments via carrier pigeon. Special thanks to Eddie Argos and Art Brut for the use of “DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake” as our […]

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Podcasts

Robots From Tomorrow: Episode 192 – “Journalism” by Joe Sacco [Rebroadcast]

By Greg Matiasevich and Mike Romeo | Sep 27, 2018 | Podcasts

This episode was originally broadcast on May 14, 2015. When you think about cartoonist journalists, the first (and probably only) name that comes to mind is almost always Joe Sacco. And for good reason, because the man has been using his cartoonist skills in the service of in-depth reporting for over 20 years. This week, […]

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News

Norm Breyfogle, “Batman” Artist, Dead at 58

By Matt Garza | Sep 27, 2018 | News

Comicbook.com reports artist Norm Breyfogle passed away on Monday at the age of 58. Though the cause of death was not made public, Breyfogle suffered a stroke in 2014 that left the left side of his body paralyzed. Fans of the beloved Batman artist donated nearly $89,000 to support his $200,000 medical bills. DC, Marvel, […]

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News

The Rundown: September 27, 2018

By Greg Lincoln | Sep 27, 2018 | News

Welcome back to The Rundown, our daily breakdown on comic news stories we missed from the previous day. Have a link to share? Email our team at rundown@multiversitycomics.com. In case you missed it, we interviewed Patrick Fugit, star of the Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta adaptation Outcast. – Bill Sienkiewicz and Jeff Lemire are adding […]

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