The Rundown: Axel Alonso Apologizes for Manara’s “Spider-Woman” Variant, “Arrow” Gets a Season Three Trailer, and more

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– Axel Alonso, Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief, apologized to fans offended by the Milo Manara cover to “Spider-Woman” for the “mixed messaging” that the variant caused for what they are going for. He also promises more new series’ coming with more women writers and artists, so that is very exciting! It’s good to hear Alonso address this on both sides, although I’d wager many aren’t happy with this response.

– Ermagherd there’s a new teaser for “Arrow” Season Three, and it shows Olicity making waves! And by that I mean kissy kissy! AHHHHH!!!!!

– This comic by Nate Swineheart is smart, funny and actually delivers a really salient point in today’s highly contentious society. You gotta read this.

– This is rad: Image has hired Corey Murphy of Laughing Ogre Comics as their new Director of Retail Sales, and will be working directly with retailers on any issues they may have with Image’s product. Image has been working really hard to improve relations with retailers, and hiring someone from such an esteemed retail shop for such a position seems like a great idea.

– Eric Trautmann and Greg Rucka are busily plotting the world of “Lazarus” out, and by that, I mean they are literally making a map dividing up the land of the Earth amongst the families in power in the book. Cool seeing some of the process behind what they’re up to.

– Don’t worry everyone, Wolverine’s definitely not coming back until at least 2016. At least.