May 2019 – Page 12 – Multiversity Comics

Simone, Geovani to Launch “Death-Defying ‘Devil” Mini-Series at Dynamite

By Luke Cornelius | May 16, 2019 | News

Dynamite Comics have announced a new “Death-Defying ‘Devil” mini-series will be launching in August, with writer Gail Simone (“Birds of Prey”), artist Walter Geovani (“Red Sonja”), colorist Adriano Augusto (“Red Sonja/Tarzan”) and letterer Simon Bowland (“Red Sonja”) making up the creative team. For those who aren’t familiar with the character, the ‘Devil is a Golden […]

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Reviews

“Orphan Age” #2

By Matt Ligeti | May 16, 2019 | Reviews

The plot of “Orphan Age” #2 mirrors the experience of growing up for many: it starts simply enough, then becomes much, much more complicated in a way none of the characters are prepared for. Beware: there are spoilers below. Written by Ted Anderson Illustrated by Nuno Plati Colored by João Lemos & Nuno Plati Lettered […]

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Dark Horse Comics Announces “Strayed”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | May 16, 2019 | News

At Syfy Wire, Dark Horse Comics have announced “Strayed,” a five-issue sci-fi series from first-time comics writer Carlos Giffoni, and artist Juan Doe (“Dark Ark,” the upcoming “Bad Reception“). The comic, which starts in August, is set in a future “where a ruthless military-industrial complex lords over all humanity and is intent on destroying alien […]

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“Wildcats” Returns with Ellis, Villalobos, and Bonvillain in August [UPDATED]

By Kevin Gregory | May 16, 2019 | News

Update, July 31, 2019: DC have announced the first three issues have been canceled, although they could be resolicited for a later date. DC Comics announced today the next piece of Warren Ellis’s reboot of the Wildstorm Universe in a new six-issue “Wildcats” miniseries that will debut this August. Ellis will write the miniseries, which […]

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Reviews

“Bettie Page” #5

By Christa Harader | May 16, 2019 | Reviews

“Bettie Page” #5 sees the most charismatic secret agent headed to Scotland for a bit of down time. Trouble is, she’s got an artifact from the stars, and it’s caught the attention of more than a couple of Russian agents. Warning: minor spoilers ahead. Written by David Avallone Illustrated by Jordan Michael Johnson Colored by […]

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Exclusive: “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” #5 Marc Aspinall Cover Reveal

By Brian Salvatore | May 16, 2019 | News

Since finding a new home at BOOM! Studios, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” has featured some of the most impressive cover art of the past few years. A slew of really interesting main and variants by great artists have graced stands starting with February’s first issue. We are thrilled to share an exclusive first look at […]

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Pick of the Week: “Naomi” #5

By Michael Mazzacane | May 16, 2019 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

In this issue, Shrek is used as a verb. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker Art by Jamal Campbell Lettered by Wes Abbot This is it! In this issue, all secrets are revealed! Who is Naomi? Where did she come from? What can she do? And what does it mean for the […]

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Podcasts

Robots From Tomorrow: Episode 577 – May Previews, Part 1

By Greg Matiasevich | May 16, 2019 | Podcasts

Another month, another “Previews” catalog to dissect! As always, Mike & Greg start things off with the diverse Green and Purple sections, covering the majority of publishers in one fell swoop. What’s coming to comic shops in July (or later) that catches the lads’ fancies? Plus, Moomin praise abounds, the lads realize Alex di Campi […]

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The Rundown: May 16, 2019

By Matthew Ledger | May 16, 2019 | 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, “The Beano” writer Tommy Donbavand passed away at the age of 53, writer Michael Moreci inked a multi-project deal with Vault Comics, […]

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Television

Five Thoughts on The Tick‘s “Categorically Speaking”

By Vince Ostrowski | May 15, 2019 | Television

Welcome to Multiversity Comics’ “Five Thoughts” on The Tick. Amazon Prime may have dumped the entire series out to us all at once, but this column will be coming out once a week, covering one episode a week, until we reach the end of the season. As is customary here at Multiversity Comics, these “5 […]

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“Hitman” #43

By Nicholas Palmieri | May 15, 2019 | Reviews

One of the most satisfying parts of reading a long creator-driven comic run is seeing certain themes grow and develop. My personal favorite tool for this is the one-off issue: a breather, a respite between larger arcs, designed to settle subplots and expand on the book’s major themes. In my recent read-through of Garth Ennis […]

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Neal Adams Returns With “Batman vs. Ra’s al Ghul”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | May 15, 2019 | News

DC Comics have announced Ra’s al Ghul co-creator Neal Adams will revisit the character in a new six-issue miniseries starting this August, “Batman vs. Ra’s al Ghul.” The series, which is part of DC’s ‘Year of the Villain’ event, will see Batman and his archfoe actually team up, along with Deadman and the GCPD, against […]

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