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Skybound Announces “Outer Darkness/Chew” Crossover

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Dec 5, 2019 | News

Image Comics imprint Skybound have announced writer John Layman will reteam with “Outer Darkness” artist Afu Chan and “Chew” co-creator Rob Guillory on a three-part crossover: “Outer Darkness/Chew.” The comic will see FDA agent Tony Chu, who has the ability to gather psychic impressions from whatever he eats, being transported to the 28th century, and […]

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Television

Five Thoughts on Riverdale‘s “In Treatment”

By Elias Rosner | Dec 5, 2019 | Television

I am flabbergasted by the quality of this week’s episode. Not because Riverdale is incapable of it, "In Memoriam" showed us that it could be done, but because I was not expecting an episode largely composed of characters sitting and talking to a psychiatrist to be so incisive. This was everything I hoped it would have been from the trailer so let’s sit back, relax, and talk about our feelings.

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News

Marvel’s “Strange Academy” for Gifted Sorcerers Begins in March

By Erik Hyska | Dec 5, 2019 | News

Following yesterday’s teaser, Marvel Comics have announced a new ongoing series in March 2020 entitled “Strange Academy,” by writer Skottie Young and artist Humberto Ramos. According to the Associated Press, the comic book is set in a New Orleans school for students who have magic-based powers, with mystical Marvel mainstays like Doctor Strange, Brother Voodoo, […]

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Columns

Multiversity’s 2019 Holiday Wishlist For DC

By Multiversity Staff | Dec 5, 2019 | Columns

In a lot of ways, the holidays are about tradition. Everyone’s got ’em. It might be a family latke recipe, or getting together to watch Die Hard, or arranging the Christmas tree ornaments so the cats don’t knock them off the lowest branches. Here at Multiversity, we have an annual tradition of looking at shared […]

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Reviews

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” #1

By Rowan Grover | Dec 5, 2019 | Reviews

Do you guys like the nineties? On top of that, do you guys also like nostalgia? Were you also a big fan of smashing your tough-as-nails Raphael figure with your slightly-more-fragile Red Ranger figure? Then strap in, my friends, because boy do I have a comic for you. Written by Ryan Parrott Illustrated by Simone […]

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Reviews

Pick of the Week: “Deathstroke” #50

By Brian Salvatore | Dec 5, 2019 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

When ‘Rebirth’ began, one of the most unexpected creators to be a part of it was [Christopher] Priest. Priest, fresh off of Valiant’s “Q2: The Return of Quantum and Woody,” had not done a major DC or Marvel work in over a decade. Priest spoke specifically of being attracted to the character because it was […]

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News

Phillips, Hetrick, and Fantini Promise Pulpy, Time-Travelling Adventure with their New Series “Artemis and the Assassin”

By Erik Hyska | Dec 5, 2019 | News

AfterShock Comics have announced “Artemis and the Assassin,” a new series by writer Stephanie Phillips, artists Meghan Hetrick and Francesca Fantini, colorist Lauren Affe, and letterer Troy Peteri debuting in March 2020. The comic book tells the story of time traveling mercenaries sent to disrupt historical moments by assassinating key figures of the past. The […]

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Podcasts

Robots From Tomorrow: Episode 630 – Bat Chat with Joseph Illidge

By Greg Matiasevich | Dec 5, 2019 | Podcasts

When Joseph Illidge wants to talk to you about Batman, you talk about Batman. Because in addition to starting his career at the creative melting pot that was Milestone Media and honing his editorial chops at such publishers as Valiant, Archia, Lion Forge, and now A Wave Blue World, he was one of the Batman […]

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News

The Rundown: December 5, 2019

By Evan Tyler Johnson | Dec 5, 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, we spoke with writer Chris Roberson about “Witchfinder: The Reign of Darkness” #1; “Strangelands” co-writer Darcy Little Badger put together a Spotify […]

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Interviews

NYCC ’19: Jay Fosgitt Talks Childhood Nostalgia and Chickens

By Kate Kosturski | Dec 4, 2019 | Interviews

You know the saying: nostalgia is a hell of a drug. It seems everywhere you turn there’s another announcement or rumor of a classic property getting the 21st century reboot touch. What makes any reboot a success is finding ways to preserve the quirky (if dated) charm of the original while adding in fresh elements […]

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Television

Five Thoughts on Arrow‘s “Purgatory”

By Michael Mazzacane | Dec 4, 2019 | Television

Oliver returns to where it all began, and it all begins again. This time he’s brought friends. Hopefully the island doesn’t explode, William wouldn’t like that. 1. Where it all Begins Again For some reason I’ve been thinking that this final season of Arrow is only 8 episodes. With how heavily this show on a […]

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Interviews

Exclusive: “Strangelands” Playlist Curated by Darcie Little Badger

By Brian Salvatore | Dec 4, 2019 | Interviews

Earlier this year, “Strangelands” debuted from Humanoids, as part of their H1 shared universe. This week, the first collected edition dropped; to celebrate, co-writer Darcie Little Badger put together a Spotify playlist to accompany your reading of the book, which we can reveal, along with her exclusive commentary, below. Written by Darcie Little Badger and […]

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