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Bone creator Jeff Smith recovering from heart attack To our friends and fans: Jeff Smith is recuperating from a cardiac arrest, which he suffered on Sunday [August 13]. There will…
Blue Beetle Bests Barbie At The Weekend Box Office, But The Results Are A Bummer
DC's slump in 2023 continues.DC's slump in 2023 continues. Read More
LFP ARCHIVES: The Londoner who created Scott Pilgrim
Scott Pilgrim Takes off, an upcoming Netflix animated series, is based on Londoner Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novelScott Pilgrim Takes off, an upcoming Netflix animated series, is based on Londoner…
Craig Schulz on Why His Dad Felt ‘Disrespected’
Plus, why you'll never see a live-action Charlie Brown.Plus, why you'll never see a live-action Charlie Brown. Read More
Children’s author Dav Pilkey reveals next ‘Dog Man’ book
NEW YORK — With apologies to Nathaniel Hawthorne and admirers of “The Scarlet Letter,” Dav Pilkey has a shameless name for the next installment of his multimillion selling “Dog Man”…
DCU’s Blue Beetle in the same league as Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Thor: Love and Thunder & other weak CinemaScore CBM movies: ‘on par with WW84’
The early acclaimed reception and fresh Rotten Tomatoes score for Blue Beetle are sadly not enough to get audiences’ expectations up for DC Studios’ first character, introduced as part of…
Predator VS Wolverine’s Benjamin Percy Writer Takes Icons on Historic Hunt
Benjamin Percy talks about Predator vs Wolverine; a four-issue crossover series that unfolds across multiple points in Logan's life.Benjamin Percy talks about Predator vs Wolverine; a four-issue crossover series that…
Blue Beetle Review Roundup: Here’s what the critics think
Blue Beetle review roundup is here, and it's time to see how the newest DC film is faring with the critics. Check it out!Blue Beetle review roundup is here, and…
‘Blue Beetle’ Review: Xolo Maridueña Shines in Entertaining and Emotional DC Entry
Ángel Manuel Soto directs the first live-action superhero movie built around a Latino protagonist, with Susan Sarandon as the icy military-grade arms developer set on harnessing his powers.Ángel Manuel Soto…
Fast X Gets Peacock Premiere Date
The latest Fast and Furious chapter hits Peacock exclusively on September 15th.The latest Fast and Furious chapter hits Peacock exclusively on September 15th. Read More
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Reveals New Zombie Variant
Greg Nicotero teases new zombie variants on The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.Greg Nicotero teases new zombie variants on The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Read More
10 Classic DC Games That Need Remakes
DC games like Injustice and DC Universe Online are truly nostalgic for many fans, but there's a new generation of gamers who deserve to play them.DC games like Injustice and…
Let’s Talk Comics Vol 7
This article covers recent news and trends in comics, as well as random topics that I just feel like making fun of. Enjoy! 1 Glow In The Dark Variants Are…
Superintendent recommends removing ‘The 57 Bus’ from Badger curriculum
WEST BEND — West Bend School District Superintendent Jennifer Wimmer gave her recommendations for using "The 57 Bus" and "The Kite Runner" at schools in the West Bend School DistrictWEST…
14-year-old Kenosha comic artist turns effort into art form
Since elementary school, Ja’Mylin Ross, a 14-year-old Kenosha native, has drawn close to 800 comics including “all the doodles on the side of his homework” according to his mom, ChristinaSince…
Matt Baker’s South Sea Girl in Seven Seas Comics #3, up for Auction
Matt Baker's first South Sea Girl cover for Seven Seas Comics #3 would lead to work on Phantom Lady, Rulah and beyond.Matt Baker's first South Sea Girl cover for Seven…
15 Rarest and Most Expensive Retro Games Ever
Retro gaming in general seems as though it’s become a very expensive hobby in recent years. Games that were worth pennies in the 80s, 90s, or even early 2000s can…
Elvis: Austin Butler Reveals How Tom Hanks Helped Save His “Mental Health” After Filming
Butler credits his Elvis co-star with helping him land a new project right after filming.Butler credits his Elvis co-star with helping him land a new project right after filming. Read More
The Volcanic Rise of Matt Baker’s Seven Seas Comics #4, up for Auction
In Seven Seas Comics #4, Matt Baker's South Sea Girl stars in a movie which seems to point to the character's film inspirations.In Seven Seas Comics #4, Matt Baker's South…
August 16’s New Marvel Comics: The Full List
Meet the Dark X-Men, investigate the mystery of Captain Krakoa, see Iron Man battle Storm, and more in this week's comics!Meet the Dark X-Men, investigate the mystery of Captain Krakoa,…
How to get college students to read the whole syllabus
Teaching students to read, reference and remember a course syllabus can be a challenge for many professors. Here are three strategies to encourage students to engage with their syllabus.Teaching students…
Local performers bring the funny
BRISTOL — Actor Brian Wells will be featured as the winner of this season’s Elkhart Civic Theatre Comedy 101 competition at the Stand-Up Comedy 101 Winner’s Night.BRISTOL — Actor Brian…
SCHOLASTIC TO PUBLISH “DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER” LATEST IN THE #1 GLOBAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON BY DAV PILKEY ON MARCH 19, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- With the dog days of summer soon coming to a close, some barking great news for readers and retailers alike. Scholastic, the world's largest.../PRNewswire/ -- With the dog…
Are Our Kids OK?
The pandemic interrupted education for a whole generation of students. As a new school year starts, families and educators are untangling academic, mental…The pandemic interrupted education for a whole generation…
Spectrum: Art in the galleries, classroom and performance hall at DCA – Bay to Bay News
CAMBRIDGE – Join us for Second Saturday on Aug. 12, and celebrate the two exhibitions in the galleries at DCA – “The Comic Book Art of Lee Reece” and “Art…
‘No zero’ grading policy blasted by Virginia parents: ‘Everyone gets a pass’
Manassas, Va. parents are up in arms over a policy that gives students a 55% simply for making a 'reasonable attempt' at an assignment.Manassas, Va. parents are up in arms…
New Avatar: The Last Airbender Game Announced
A new Avatar game is coming to mobile next year.A new Avatar game is coming to mobile next year. Read More
Wake Forest Comic-Con is Aug. 19
Last year’s attendance was about 1,500. Parking is available right out front for no charge. Contributed photo WAKE FOREST — Wake Forest will host its own Comic-Con Saturday, Aug. 19,…