New Ongoing SPIDER-MAN & THE X-MEN Fills a Void

                              Image Credit: Marvel Comics


When Wolverine dies, it makes it a little difficult to have a book in present-day continuity called Wolverine and the X-Men. So, Marvel’s having that other ubiquitous character takeover for an all-new all-different series called: Spider-Man and the X-Men!

Announced Wednesday on Comicbook.com, the new series comes from writer Elliott Kalan and artist Marco Failla. While the name seems to imply Spider-Man’s in charge, it makes a little more sense than that: Spidey’s the guidance counselor! The series launches in December, and the first arc features a unique team-up: Sauron and Stegron the Dinosaur Man.

”The X-Men aren’t very happy with having Spider-Man involved with the school,” Kalan said in the announcement interview. “He’s not a mutant, and though he may be a friend of the X-Men, he’s not a member of the family.” However, it seems his placement was one of Wolverine’s wishes before he died.

The conflicts will come from within and without. Spider-Man has a mission to run for Wolverine with the X-Men, but also has reason to believe one of the kids at the school is a plant for the mutants’ enemies (something that’s happened more than once, even at this iteration of the school). And while the book won’t just be about Spider-Man fighting X-Men villains, “it’s super-awesome to make

Spidey fight X-villains,” Kalan admitted.
Fans of the younger generation of mutants shouldn’t worry about them being pushed to the background, though. “Time for Shark Girl and Glob Herman to take the main stage!” the writer said.

“I want to spotlight some of the newer X-men students who have been around for a little while but haven't gotten all of the attention I think they've deserved. The stars of this book are Spider-Man and his class of students. We'll see many of the other X-Men, but characters like Storm and Beast get plenty of attention.”
Spider-Man’s “special class” will consist of No-Girl, Rockslide, Glob Herman, Ernst, Hellion, Shark Girl, and Eye Boy, specifically, and Kalan says he’s “enjoying figuring out their voices and personalities.”


Source:comicbook.com

Sublime Yaoi Manga Imprint To Participate at 2014 Yaoi Con

YaoiCon 2014 takes place the weekend of September 12th-14th at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel. YaoiCon is North America’s preeminent fan event devoted exclusively to yaoi. Full details are available at: www.yaoicon.com. SuBLime will be located in the Dealers’ Hall in booths #23 and #24 throughout the entire convention. Catch the latest updates directly from the SuBLime publishing team during the SuBLime Industry Panel, scheduled for Saturday, September 13th at 2:00PM in the Regency C panel room. The team will have games and prizes as well as updates on many ongoing series. Fans will want to be sure to stay until the very end to catch a big, new publishing announcement! During its presence at YaoiCon, SuBLime will have copies of all currently available print titles for sale at a discounted rate at its booth.

Fans can enjoy an additional 10% discount when purchasing all available volumes of a series. In addition, special advance print copies of Shoko Hidaka’s BLUE MORNING Volume 5 (rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers) will be made available ahead of its October street date. While at the booth, YaoiCon attendees can also enter to win these awesome prizes: a complete set of print AND digital editions of AWKWARD SILENCE (Vols. 1-4), a complete print set of CRIMSON SPELL (Vols. 1-5), or a digital-only title of their choosing from the SuBLime catalog. SuBLime titles are offered worldwide in print and digital formats. For digital editions purchased directly from www.SuBLimeManga.com, readers have two methods of access – a DRM-free downloadable PDF that is viewable on any PDF-enabled eReader device and computer, and via the online manga viewer found on the web site. Readers can also purchase SuBLime’s digital editions through e-tailers such as Kindle, Nook, and Kobo.

Logan & Kitty Return to Japan in Your First Look at DEATH OF WOLVERINE #3!

Here is your first look at the amazing story arc Death Of Wolverine issue number 3. Bruised and beaten from his last battle, the once indestructible killing machine returns to his wandering samurai roots as he ventures back to the Japan with Kitty Pryde in tow. Only not all is as it seems in the Land of the Rising Sun. With no greater opportunity than the present an old foe emerges, ready to end the Wolverine. Ogun has returned, prepared for his revenge. Yet in the shadows moves an even deadlier threat pulling the strings. Who is behind the bounty on Wolverine’s head?

 

Mike Tyson Mysteries Premieres October 27th on Adult Swim

Adult Swim announced today that their new animated adult comedy series, Mike Tyson Mysteries, will premiere on Monday, October 27th at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. The original series from Warner Bros. Animation stars Mike Tyson himself and as the network builds on its big summer ratings, the show is poised to knock out the Monday night competition. In Mike Tyson Mysteries, Mike Tyson is taking the fight from the boxing ring to the streets … by solving mysteries! Aided by the Mike Tyson Mystery Team — the Ghost of the Marquess of Queensberry, Mike's adopted Korean daughter Yung Hee, and a pigeon who was once a man — Mike Tyson will answer any plea sent to him. If you have a problem that needs solving, Iron Mike is in your corner. The gloves come off in this quarter-hour series as the former heavyweight champ and his team gears up for weekly adventures as they put unsolved mysteries down for the count. Mike Tyson Mysteries stars Mike Tyson, Norm Macdonald (Saturday Night Live), Rachel Ramras (MAD) and Oscar® winner Jim Rash (The Way Way Back, Community), and is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!, MAD, The Looney Tunes Show) serves as executive producer with Hugh Davidson (MAD, The Looney Tunes Show, Robot Chicken) as producer.

Resident Evil Revelations 2 Will Release Weekly Series of Episodic Downloads

Last week Capcom confirmed Resident Evil® Revelations 2 is in development for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Resident Evil Revelations 2 will be available across North America and Europe in Early 2015.

Evolving the episodic chapter set-up of the original Resident Evil® Revelations, Resident Evil Revelations 2 will initially release as a weekly series of episodic downloads. Each of the four episodes will feature hours of terrifying gameplay ending with dramatic cliff-hangers that will leave players fully engrossed and anticipating the next twist in the gripping horror story. A digital download option of the Complete Season will also be available to ensure fans can get each episode as it rolls out, and a retail disc version will arrive following the final episode. Both the disc version and the Complete Season will include additional game content, which will be detailed in the coming weeks and months. With the variety of options available, Resident Evil® fans will have more choices available to them than ever before.

Format	Content	Price
Weekly Episodic download	4 individual episodes	$5.99 per episode
Complete Season	All 4 individual episodes plus additional game content – details released shortly	$24.99
Full Retail disc version	All 4 individual episodes plus additional game content* – details released shortly	$39.99

*Retail disc version includes further gameplay content in addition to the content included in the Complete Season

The beginning of the Resident Evil Revelations 2 tale sees fan favorite Claire Redfield make a dramatic return to the horrors that haunted her in the past . Survivor of the Raccoon City incident depicted in previous Resident Evil games, Claire now works for the anti-bioterrorism organisation Terra Save. Moira Burton, new recruit and daughter of Resident Evil legend Barry Burton, is attending her welcome party for Terra Save when unknown armed forces storm the office. Claire and Moira are knocked unconscious and awaken later to find themselves in a dark and abandoned detention facility. Working together, they must find out who took them and to what sinister end. With the terrifying Afflicted enemies waiting around every dark corner, players will need to use their ammo and weapon supply wisely, in classic survival horror style. Will Claire and Moira make it out alive and discover what’s led to them being taken to this remote island? Who else will they come across? A story of twists and turns will have players guessing the next step at every turn.

Fans will be able to share in the experience and participate in the weekly conversation around the drama when it releases early next year. Capcom will be releasing details on how fans can join in and start speculation on the horror event of the season soon. Keep your eyes on the Resident Evil Facebook page and the official website www.residentevil.com for all of the series chatter as it happens.

In addition to the episodic story mode, Resident Evil Revelations 2 will have additional play modes. More details will be revealed at a later date. Check out still from the game below.

 

Indie Publisher Darkrose Studios Launches TRDWTR

Hey Otakus and Geeks here is some cool news for you from newcomers Darkrose Studios. Darkrose is a new comic publishing company that is getting ready to launch their new franchise TRDWTR (Technological Research and Development Working Toward a Resolution). Check out the details below.

TRDWTR is Darkrose Studios’ first title. It is a 30-part graphic novel series, set in a plausible geopolitical future. It follows a team of hi-tech special operatives, who have become the only force standing between hope and anarchy. The novel has been written and created by Morgan Rosenblum, founder of Darkrose Studios, and illustrated by Ray Dillon, best known for his work on Borderlands 2 and Game of Thrones. TRDWTR Issue One will premiere on Times Square, at the Midtown Comics book store on September 10th, 2014. Issue One is limited to 500 prints and will be sold at $4.99 per copy exclusively at Midtown Comics stores. TRDWTR Part One (containing issues 1 - 4) will become available on September 30th on Amazon.com and in brick-and-mortar stores nationwide a month thereafter. In addition to print publications, Darkrose Studios are also working on a live-action series based on the graphic novel. The teaser trailer of the live-action series which you can see below.

With the series in production since April 2014, Mr. Rosenblum aims to release the entire first season in mid- 2015. Along with the graphic novel and the live action series, the TRDWTR website also plays an important role in immersing TRDWTR fans into the story. It challenges them to become TRDWTR operatives and complete various real-world missions. Much in the style of the Command & Conquer game series, the missions are accompanied by live-action video clips of TRDWTR characters interacting with the players to debrief, congratulate and antagonize them. As a reward for completing these missions the players can unlock large portions of the graphic novel, as well as an animated motion comic voiced by the actors of the series. According to Morgan Rosenblum, the immersive storytelling experience that Darkrose Studios create for their fans set their titles apart from the other book launches. Mr. Rosenblum will be chairing a panel on the topics of trans-media storytelling and self-publishing at New York Comic Con in October 2014.

Wrestler Sean O’Haire Dead At 43

Former WWF/WCW wrestler Sean O'Haire was found dead Monday morning 09/08/2014 in his South Carolina home at the age of 43. No details at this time. Here is a link to his obituary: Obituary.
The funeral is scheduled for Saturday 09/13/2014 at 1:00 PM. Update to follow soon.


***UPDATE***

Sean (real name Sean Haire) was found in his bedroom with a rope tied around his neck in what is now being called an apparent suicide.

Greg Berlanti Confirms The Supergirl TV Series Is In The Works

There have been mixed reports about a Supergirl television series, with it initially being claimed that comic book writer Michael Green was developing the show for DC Comics and Warner Bros. It was later revealed that he actually has no involvement, and that it will instead be Greg Berlanti (who executive produces Arrow and The Flash) steering the series, and joining him will be writer Ali Adler (No Ordinary Family). When Comic Book Resources caught up with the former at PaleyFest 2014,

Berlanti confirmed that a Supergirl series is in development, and while he couldn't give away any specifics, "We're just starting to work on it. We haven't gone to the networks yet, so. I'll be happy, very excited to talk about it once we know where its home will be and that kind of stuff, but not at this moment." While there had been claims that the series - which isn't expected to be called Supergirl as you can find out more about by clicking here - won't be heading to The CW, it clearly hasn't been shopped around yet, so Green Arrow and The Flash could have a powerful new friend very soon! What do you guys think? Share your thoughts below...           


Source: Comic Book Resource

Make Comic Books Like The Pros By Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente (Book Review)

"Make Comic Books Like The Pros" is a guide for any inspiring writer, wanting to learn how to write the style of comic books. Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente give enough information in this 84 pages to get you started. The book has a total of six chapters which covers basic story structure, putting your ideals on panels, building a team and even how to pitch your comic book.

One thing I found the most useful is the proper way to write a script. There is many ways to write a script but Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente give a very easy breakdown on how to write one. Everything is discussed from adding sound effects, formating the actual page and a breakdown of terminology. I also found helpful that the book takes time to describe to each job and role. Did you ever want to know the role of the inker, colorist and what it takes? It is explain in this book. The book is easy to read and the pacing of the writing keeps you reading till the end. One more honorable mention is the book explains a breakdown of cost for an indie publisher. The steps it might cost to get the book made, publish and even staff inquiry. In addition the amount of money you might make from sales is very helpful. Overall if you're looking for a guide to write comic books this book does very well. It's a quick read but it hits all the important points and information.

Final Grade: B+/8.5

Flowers of Evil (Anime Review)

Sometimes it doesn't pay to be a pervert. In Takao case he pays a very heavy price for his actions. Based on the manga "Flowers of Evil" is the anime adaptation of the hit series. Is it faithful to manga? Or is this adaptation as evil as the title?

Takao worships the class beauty, Nanako, from afar. When he is alone in the classroom one day after school, he notices her bag of gym clothes on the floor. He can't resist picking it up. He plans to return it, but the next day, all the girls are commiserating with Nanako that some pervert has stolen her gym clothes. Worse than that, their classmate Sawa quietly lets him know that she saw him take the clothes and will tell Nanako if he doesn't make a contract with her to do whatever she asks of him. And so their strange, tense relationship begins.

Five Survival Horror Games To Keep Your Eyes On

One of my favorite genre's is returning this year and next year in a huge way. Survival Horror games have been lacking in scares the pass couple of years. However with the successful hits of games such as Slender and Outlast. It's safe to say the direction that horror games is taking is a good direction. The scares are actually returning as developers are focusing more suspense and intensity instead of gore and shock. Here are several horror games you should keep your eyes on in the upcoming years.

1. Silent Hills

The big hit Playable Teaser has taken PS4 owners by storm. What happens when you combine the minds of Guillermo del Toro and Hideo Kojima? The answer to that is one scary as gaming experience. The Playable Teaser was not only scary, but it brought back the old scary feel that Silent Hill use to give us. Add the bonus that Walking Dead star Norman Reedus will be the main protagonist and you have something special. Even though Playable Teaser is said not to be related to Silent Hills it's great to see the type of tone Kojima and del Toro are going. Trust us when this game drops so will your controller. Kojima has promise that this game will make you shit your pants and judging by the reaction on Playable Teaser he might live up to his promise.

2. Fatal Frame Wii U

It's no secret that Fatal Frame is my favorite horror franchise of all time. The series nearly perfected what it's like to be in a Japanese horror film. Taking inspirations from old folk tales, films like Ringu and real life stories. Fatal Frame has scared it's fans for years. Well this time Fatal Frame will return for the Wii U. The trailer seems to follow the same m.o. as previous Fatal Frame games. Hopefully the scares are enough to keep veterans interested in the game.

3. Until Dawn

While Silent Hills is more psychological and Fatal Frame is more of the paranormal aspect in their games. Until Dawn focuses on eight teenagers being stalked by a killer. If you're a fan of classic slashers this might be the dream game you are waiting for. The game is said to play similar to Heavy Rain and if it's a Heavy Rain meets survival horror I won't mind it. As long as the story is great and the pacing keeps us tense this is will be a winner.

4. Resident Evil Revelations 2

It's no doubt that Resident Evil has lost some of they hardcore fans. The previous entry Resident Evil 6 wasn't well received.  However Resident Evil Revelations for the Nintendo 3DS went back to basic with a mixture of Resident Evil 4 gameplay. This combination not only work for hardcore fans but brought back the horror elements of Resident Evil. The sequel hopes to capitalize on the success with the return of Claire Redfield and newcomer Moira Burton the daughter of Barry from the first game. So far the plot is describe as Claire and Moira being kidnapped and held at a detention center. Judging by recent pics this looks to follow the same style as the previous game.

5. The Evil Within

The Evil Within will be heavily based on pure survival instincts. The game main selling point will be using your environment to survive. The game seems to be going for one of the most realistic horror game we seen in a while. There will be no regeneration for your body, health items are back and weapons will be scarce.

THE WALKING DEAD: ALL OUT WAR As Never Seen Before

In October, fans of Robert Kirkman’s THE WALKING DEAD will see the New York Times best-selling comic as never before with the publication of THE WALKING DEAD: ALL OUT WAR ARTIST PROOF EDITION. In this 248-page hardcover from Image Comics/Skybound, artist Charlie Adlard’s raw pencils for the twelve-issue arc are reproduced, uninked and unaltered from how they appear on his artboard.

The ALL OUT WAR story arc marks a major turning point in THE WALKING DEAD, as Rick Grimes unites several communities to fight the villainous Negan and his “Saviors,” while around them the dead continue to roam. The future of the Survivors, Hilltop, and Kingdom communities depends precariously on Negan’s right-hand man, who has turned against him — and not everyone is going to see it through the war alive. Check out the preview stills below.

Five Actors Who Will Make A Good John Stewart (Green Lantern)

Since the Justice League movie will be in the not too distant future. There is still one main concern about the movie and that is which Green Lantern will be featured. It has already been well known that Ryan Reynolds will not be returning as Hal Jordan. However that doesn't mean a new Hal Jordan might not be cast. With so many Green Lantern's of earth to choose from Kyle, Guy and John studios have a lot of arcs and plotlines to use for the future. If Warner Bros and DC decide not to use Hal and go with the other well known Lantern John Stewart, the question is who should play him. Today I have chosen five actors I think will be great as John Stewart.

1. Idris Elba

The most popular choice on the list is a no brainer. Idris Elba would make the perfect John Stewart should he be included in the Justice League. There is no doubt in my mind that Elba will knock the role right out of the park. He has the acting range to play almost anything he sees fit. Playing the miltary no nonsense Green Lantern will be great to see. However his role in both Thor movies as Heimdall might be a problem for fanboys.

2. Chad Boswick

This my personal favorite choice. While I would love to see Idris Elba's take on the character. I would love to see what Chad Boswick would do with the role. The casting so far with DC has been a lot of shockers and surprises. I think giving Chad Boswick a chance in the role will be a great idea. He has already shown that he has the acting range to play two legends James Brown and Jackie Robinson. How about seeing him in a genre we haven't seen him yet and that is the superhero role. I think Boswick can pull off the serious mannerism, voice and body language John Stewart with ease.

3. Isaiah Washington

Isaiah Washington is someone I will cast. He has played a lot of dramatic and serious roles and he definitely has the look. If they decided to make John Stewart a little bit older I will definitely go this route. Washington can been seen on CW's 100 as the main leader of the ship. He has proven of the years to be a serious actor.

4. Omari Hardwick

                              

































 I have been watching "Power" on Starz and Omari Hardwick is doing one hell of a job on the show. He's really showing his acting chops and he is the most compelling character on the show. Casting him as John Stewart won't be bad choice at all. He can add dimensions, layers and he really has the tough guy persona to really show that John is the Green Lantern you don't want to mess with.

5. Common

Common was the first one to be rumored to be Green Lantern when the original Justice League movie was going to be filmed. However that movie was scrapped. Still Common has improve as an actor on Hell on Wheels and certainly has the look to play John Stewart. This one would be a toss up for me personality but he has enough acting experience to play John.  

 

 

Batman: Ar​kham Knight Set for June 2, 2015 Release

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman™: Arkham Knight is scheduled to release worldwide beginning June 2, 2015.  Also revealed, are two collector’s editions – Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition and Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition.  Both will be available in limited quantities at launch in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.  Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition will also be available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand for PC.
Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition will include:
Custom Art Book – 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight

·         Limited Edition SteelBook™ – Unique SteelBook™ case and game disc

·         Comic Book – Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
·         Exclusive Character Skin Pack – Three Unique Skins from DC Comics – The New 52

·         Batman Memorial Statue – Imposing statue commemorating Gotham’s Protector, the Dark Knight

·         SRP:
o   Console – $99.99 / 119.99 € / 89.99£

o   PC – 99.99€ / 74.99£ 
 
Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition will include:
Custom Art Book – 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight

·         Limited Edition SteelBook™ – Unique SteelBook™ case and game disc

·         Comic Book – Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
·         Exclusive Character Skin Pack – Three Unique Skins from DC Comics – The New 52

·         Transforming Batmobile  Statue – Fully transformable Batmobile statue realised in exquisite detail by TriForce
·         SRP: $199.99 / 199.99€ / 169.99£ (Console only)

VIZ Media Premieres New Sailor Moon Episodes Tonight On Neon Alley

VIZ Media has previewed an extensive selection of hot new anime content from a wide assortment of best-loved series that are scheduled to premiere on the company’s Neon Alley media streaming platform throughout the month of September.
 
Of keen interest to legions of fans is the availability of classic SAILOR MOON episodes that are presented as VIZ Media exclusives and available in the U.S. via Neon Alley, Hulu and Hulu Plus. English dubbed episodes 1-4 – featuring the brand new English cast – will be available to stream beginning Friday, September 5th at 8:00pm (PDT), and episodes 5-23 will debut 12:00am (PDT) September 7th, 2014. English dubbed episodes will be available for a limited time only. Classic SAILOR MOON Episodes 1-34 (in Japanese with English subtitles) are available now, with 2 new episodes debuting each Monday. Please visit NeonAlley.com and Hulu.com/sailor-moon for more information.
 
Fans of the new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL will not want to miss the Neon Alley simulcast premiere of 2 new subtitled installments from the rebooted fantasy/action series – Episodes 5 and 6 – that will become available beginning September 5th and 19th respectively. Based on the legendary manga series, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL (rated ‘TV-PG’), retells the story of Sailor Moon as she searches for her fellow Sailor Guardians and the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop the dark forces of Queen Beryl.

The original smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series was inspired by the bestselling manga series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!
 
The latest Neon Alley monthly update is also further augmented by more than 80 additional dubbed and subtitled episodes as well as feature films from top-rated anime series, including:
 
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
·Don’t miss simulcasts of the latest subtitled episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN every Thursday, which add to the current library of 374 subtitled episodes.
·Neon Alley also welcomes the addition of English dubbed Season 4 Volume 2 (episodes 180 – 192) as they join 66 dubbed episodes currently available.
·Fans will also be able to catch both subbed and dubbed versions of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE for a limited time starting September 6th!
 
NARUTO
·Season 1 Volume 2 (episodes 26 – 38) of the English dubbed NARUTO anime will be available starting September 6th for a limited time.
·Check out a total of 38 English dubbed episodes and the complete subtitled anime (all 220 episodes)!

BLEACH
·English dubbed episodes 218 – 229 will be added to the current library of 217 episodes of this action-packed series!
·Fans may currently catch the entire series subtitled on Neon Alley (366 episodes total)!
 
K
·Fans can catch all 13 episodes both subtitled and dubbed of this stylish anime!
 
RANMA ½
·Joining 23 dubbed episodes this month are English dubbed episodes 93 – 100 of this classic martial arts comedy!
·Catch the entire series (161 episodes) subtitled on Neon Alley now!

Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. with over 3,200 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 36 series! Neon Alley also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 (PS3®) or PlayStation®4 (PS4™) systems Roku, Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu and Hulu Plus-enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.

First Look At: Bucky Barnes - The Winter Solider #1

Hey Otakus and Geeks here is your first look at the brand new Winter Solider #1. Read the sypnosis and check out the preview stills below.

This October, James Buchanan Barnes steps into his new role as intergalactic protector inBUCKY BARNES: THE WINTER SOLDIER #1, the out-of-this-world series from rising star creators Ales Kot & Marco Rudy. Following the shocking finale ofOriginal Sin, what has the Winter Soldier more driven than ever before? Be there when the master assassin takes on his new role as the “man on the wall,” protecting the Earth from extraterrestrial and extra-dimensional threats by any means necessary. Inherited from his predecessor Nick Fury, Bucky will go to any lengths to accomplish his new mission. From the depths of Limbo to the far reaches of space to the hallowed halls of Asgard – no challenge is too great for the Winter Soldier. But he is not alone in his quest – former S.H.I.E.L.D. director Daisy Johnson a.k.a. Quake is along for the ride, and she brings her own set of skills and expertise to Bucky’s new shadow war. He’s toppled dictators and foiled terrorist plots, but how can one man measure up to aliens, demons, monsters and gods? Clearly they’ve never met the Winter Soldier! A new mission begins this October, and the Winter Soldier brings his years of battle-hardened experience to the Marvel Universe’s grandest stage!

Comic Preview: Stalking a Serial Killer In Nailbiter

Here is a comic preview of Nailbiter from Image Comics. Check out the synposis and preview stills below.

From the outside, Buckaroo, Oregon seems like a typical small town, but there’s something that makes it extraordinary. The setting of NAILBITER by Joshua Williamson (GHOSTED) and Mike Henderson (MASKS AND MOBSTERS), a new graphic novel coming in October from Image Comics is the hometown of sixteen of the world’s most heinous serial killers. Random chance? FBI profiler Eliot Carroll didn’t think so, and his investigations led him deep into Buckaroo’s secrets… where he disappeared without a trace.

Now, Carroll’s best friend, army intelligence officer Nicholas Finch, has come to Buckaroo in search of him. The most obvious suspect is Edward “The Nailbiter” Warren — a psychopath acquitted of forty-five counts of first degree murder. Warren may be the key to finding Carroll — as well as the latest killer who has begun to menace Buckaroo.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventures Manga Debuts Digitally With Other New Updates From VIZ Media

Leading off the latest monthly update is the exclusive digital-first premiere of creator Hirohiko Araki’s multi-generational action series, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 1 – PHANTOM BLOOD Vol. 1. Also available is TIME KILLERS, a stunning single-volume collection of manga short stories by Kazue Kato, creator of the smash hit manga series BLUE EXORCIST, also available digitally by VIZ Media.
 
The VIZ Select imprint will also delight fans with the debut of the previously out-of-print in North America zany gender-bending, high school demon drama KYO KARA MAOH! (launches Sept. 30th).
 
Additional notable updates to popular continuing manga series include the exciting conclusions of MIDNIGHT SECRETARY (Vol. 7; available now ONLY on VIZManga.com and from select partners), DAWN OF THE ARCANA (Vol. 13; available now), BOKURANO: OURS (Vol. 11; available Sept. 16th), ST. LUNATIC HIGH SCHOOL (Vol. 2; available Sept. 30th) and the finale of CHIBI VAMPIRE (Vol. 14; available Sept. 30th). These digital volumes join additions to 12 other popular VIZ Media series that will be updated throughout the month of September.
 
Readers can enjoy these latest manga updates that are available on VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch, Android-powered smart phones and 7” tablets. The titles may also be purchased through the Nook, Kindle, Kobo, Comixology, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. These dynamic digital platforms offer fans the opportunity to explore and enjoy a massive catalog of new and classic manga titles that spans more than 2,300 volumes across over 200 different series.
 
New Titles Available Now!
 
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 1 – PHANTOM BLOOD, Vol. 1 ·
Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN)
The legendary Shonen Jump manga series is now available in English for the first time in a deluxe edition featuring color pages and new cover art! JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE is a groundbreaking series renowned for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles. Don’t miss this exclusive digital first debut of the multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!
 
TIME KILLERS · Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN)
Explore fantastic realms of imagination in this stunning collection of short stories by Kazue Kato, creator of the smash-hit manga series BLUE EXORCIST! With Kato’s amazing and distinctive art leaping from the page, TIME KILLERS includes her first work, Boku to Usagi (Me and the Rabbit), and features the stories and character designs that would become her breakthrough series, BLUE EXORCIST (also published by VIZ Media). Take off on a flight of fantasy with TIME KILLERS!
 
Other New Titles Debuting In September:
 
KYO KARA MAOH!, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Sept. 30th
From the creator of Shinobu Kokoro comes an outrageous, gender-bending, high school demon love story! In this digital series debut from VIZ Select, Yuri Shibuya just can't catch a break. First, he had his head dunked in a toilet. Then he was transported to another world - where he finds himself king of the Mazoku's, a new race that expects him to lead them to war against all of humanity. And to top it all off, he's engaged - to a man!
 
The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo ereaders, as well as in the comiXology, iBooks and GooglePlay Stores.
 
All manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each and readers can also explore all titles with free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.
 
Download the free VIZ Manga App for Android and iOS devices at www.VIZ.com/apps.