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“The Backstagers” Expands Into Prose Novels Written by Andy Mientus, and Illustrated by Rian Sygh

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 10, 2018 | News

Writer James Tynion IV and artist Rian Sygh’s BOOM! Studios series “The Backstagers” is becoming a middle-grade prose series, written by actor/singer and now first-time author Andy Mientus (Smash, The Flash), and illustrated by Sygh. The books will be published by the Abrams Books imprint Amulet. Tynion and Sygh’s original eight-issue “Backstagers” comic, which was […]

Rozanski and Buchanan Working on LGBT History Series, Including Harvey Milk Graphic Novel

By Daniel Balyeat | Mar 9, 2018 | News

Denver-based comic retailer Chuck Rozanski has revealed that he is currently writing a graphic novel biography of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician to hold elected office in the United States. Rozanski, who started the famed Mile High Comics chain in 1969, has confirmed that he is about halfway finished with the script, which […]

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Kristen Wiig Joins Wonder Woman Sequel as Cheetah

By Matt Garza | Mar 9, 2018 | News

Today, director Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman, Monster) confirmed, via Twitter, that Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids, Saturday Night Live) will star opposite Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman, Fast and Furious) in the highly anticipated sequel to last summer’s box office hit Wonder Woman. Wiig was reportedly in talks to have a co-starring role in the movie, but today’s tweet […]

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Marvel Editor Heather Antos Leaves to Become Esports Website Unikrn’s Editor-in-Chief

By Matthew Ledger | Mar 9, 2018 | News

“Star Wars,” “Deadpool,” and (most notably in our hearts) “The Unbelievable Gwenpool” Assistant Editor Heather Antos is leaving Marvel to take on the Editor-in-Chief position at esports website Unikrn. Unikrn announced the news earlier this morning, and Antos confirmed it via Twitter. It’s been a long-time goal of mine to branch out into the video […]

“Pacific Rim: Amara,” a Webcomic Prequel to Pacific Rim Uprising

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 9, 2018 | News

Legendary Comics and South Korean digital comics publisher LINE Webtoon have come together for “Pacific Rim: Amara,” a prequel to Pacific Rim Uprising, the forthcoming second film in Legendary’s kaiju movie franchise. The webcomic focuses on Amara Namani, who is played by Cailee Spaeny in the film, and it is written by Cavan Scott (“Doctor […]

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The Rundown: March 9, 2018

By Justin Beeson | Mar 9, 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, DC unveiled the first round of books and creators for their new Black Label imprint, Jon Favreau was announced as the showrunner […]

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Netflix Acquires Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios Universe

By Matt Garza | Mar 8, 2018 | News

Netflix and Rob Liefeld have struck a reported seven-figure deal for the rights to his Extreme Studios universe IP according to Deadline. Akiva Goldsman will supervise and spearhead a team of writers, similar to the way he approached the Transformers spin-offs, to try and create a shared universe through Netflix. The goal, according to Deadline, […]

Jon Favreau Appointed Showrunner on Live-Action Star Wars TV Series

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 8, 2018 | News

The official Star Wars website has declared that Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Jungle Book) will be the executive producer and head writer on the forthcoming live-action Star Wars TV series, which will be exclusive to the planned Disney streaming service. Favreau said, “If you told me at 11 years old that I would be […]

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DC Unveils Black Label Books and Creative Teams

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 8, 2018 | News

DC Comics have officially announced their latest line of books, the DC Black Label, which will be dedicated to standalone, out-of-continuity comics by some well-known creators. There are six titles scheduled to launch from August, some of which have been previously announced, while some are entirely new: – “Superman: Year One:” Announced at last year’s […]

The Rundown: March 8, 2018

By Jonathan Manning | Mar 8, 2018 | News

Welcome 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, DC published a story by Tom King and Clay Mann from the upcoming “Action Comics” #1000, Dark Horse announced the Halo prequel “Halo: […]

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Archie Goes to Bollywood

By Daniel Balyeat | Mar 7, 2018 | News

Good news for Archie fans: Archie Comics, in conjunction with Graphic India, have announced a live-action Bollywood adaptation of the “Archie” comics series. Variety reports that Archie in Bollywood will include Archie Comics mainstays like Jughead, Reggie, Betty, Veronica, Moose, and of course, the all-American teenage star of the series, Archie Andrews. According to Archie […]

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Master Chief Returns in “Halo: Collateral Damage”

By Matt Garza | Mar 7, 2018 | News

Halo fans, rejoice! If you’re getting tired of playing Halo Wars 2 and want to be immersed once more into the saga of Master Chief and Blue Team as they head into battle, you’re in luck. The world of Halo returns to comics with a brand new mission for Master Chief, according to Newsarama and […]

DC Releases “Action Comics” #1000 Story by Tom King and Clay Mann

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 7, 2018 | News

DC Comics have released ‘Of Tomorrow,’ a five-page story from “Action Comics” #1000 a month ahead of its release date, and it can be read here. The story, which is one of many in the issue marking Superman’s 80th anniversary, is written by Tom King (“Vision,” “Mister Miracle”), drawn by Clay Mann (“Poison Ivy: Cycle […]

The Rundown: March 7, 2018

By Matthew Ledger | Mar 7, 2018 | News

Welcome 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, Netflix’s Luke Cage set a season two release date and dropped a new trailer, Marvel announced new “The Sentry” and “Deadpool” titles for […]

Skottie Young and Nic Klein Relaunch “Deadpool” in June [UPDATED]

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 6, 2018 | News

Writer Skottie Young and artist Nic Klein will relaunch “Deadpool” in June following the conclusion of “Despicable Deadpool” on May 9. Here’s the solicitation for the first issue of the back-to-basics title, courtesy of Polygon: Skottie Young and Nic Klein bring you the craziest tales of the regeneratin’ degenerate yet! It’s been a while since […]

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Jeff Lemire and Kim Jacinto Return “The Sentry” Back to Marvel

By Matt Garza | Mar 6, 2018 | News

Bob Reynolds, also known as the Sentry, will be getting his own title this summer, as Jeff Lemire and Kim Jacinto will tackle “The Sentry” as part of Marvel’s ‘Fresh Start’ initiative. Spinning out of the pages of Donny Cates’s “Doctor Strange” #383, the Sentry has returned to the Marvel Universe and Jeff Lemire couldn’t be […]

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“Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy,” a Modern Webcomic Based on Little Women

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 6, 2018 | News

Entertainment Weekly have learned of a new webcomic based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women, titled “Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy.” It will be a modern adaptation of the book, which turns 150 this year, featuring a blended, multiracial and LGBTQ inclusive version of the March family. The new adaptation is written by […]

Luke Cage Season 2 Teaser Trailer, Release Date Unveiled

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Mar 6, 2018 | News

Jessica Jones season two isn’t released on Netflix until this Thursday (March 8, aka International Women’s Day), but Marvel have already released a thirty-second teaser trailer for the sophomore season of Luke Cage: The trailer, which has Luke Cage uncharacteristically addressing the viewer and reminding them what his powers are, reveals the second season will […]

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The Rundown: March 6, 2018

By Matt Garza | Mar 6, 2018 | News

Welcome 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, Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie joined an anthology comic to benefit Grenfell fire survivors, new details surfaced about Dan Slott’s new “Iron Man” […]

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Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie Join Anthology Comic to Benefit Grenfell Fire Survivors

By Daniel Balyeat | Mar 5, 2018 | News

In the wake of the forthcoming Penguin Books anthology project 24 Stories, the 24 Panels Blog has announced a similarly themed comic book project to aid survivors of London’s tragic Grenfell Tower fire. On June 14, 2017, the Grenfell Tower in Kensington, London, became front page news when a fire decimated the 24 story block […]

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Slott and Schiti Retool the Armored Avenger for June’s “Tony Stark: Iron Man”

By Matthew Ledger | Mar 5, 2018 | News

We already knew Dan Slott was going to be taking over “Iron Man” come June, but a new interview at The Nerdist revealed more details of Tony Stark’s (and Slott’s) “Fresh Start,” as well as the first look at artist Valerio Schiti’s take on the Armored Avenger. “You’re going to see a superhero comic that’s somewhere […]

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