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In celebration of Batman’s 80th anniversary and the release of the landmark 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, debuting on March 27, DC will present DETECTIVE COMICS #1000: THE DELUXE EDITION this summer.  Available in comic book stores on June 12 and other major retailers on June 18, the milestone hardcover features new stories from well-known DC talent, historical decade variants and more. With more than 160 pages of some of the top names in comics paying tribute to DC’s Caped Crusader, DETECTIVE COMICS #1000: THE DELUXE EDITION will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.99. This 168-page collector’s item celebrates the Dark Knight with all content from the DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 periodical, including standalone short stories from an all-star collection of the top writers and artists in Batman’s recent history such as Tom King, Tony S. Daniel & Joëlle Jones, Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo, Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev, Warren Ellis & Becky

Doctor Who Ravenous 4 The finale of the latest series of Eighth Doctor adventures is fast approaching, and with it comes the ultimate battle! The Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann) and his companions face off against several iterations of the Master this October. Michelle Gomez, Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Beevers and Eric Roberts all return to the role of the Master/Missy for the finale of the collected Eighth Doctor range, Ravenous, being released in October 2019. Ravenous 4 from Big Finish Productions sees an all-star lineup in a spectacular fight for the cosmos. Paul McGann and Eric Roberts will be facing off against each other for the first time since the Doctor Who television movie was released in 1996 – 23 years ago. Listeners have long wondered if the two would ever co-star in a Doctor Who story again… and now they only have to wait until October! And Nicola Walker and Derek Jacobi are also being reunited for Ravenous 4 having appeared together as daughter and father in the popular BBC

This April, all ten realms are at war…and it’s a battle that will change the Marvel Universe and the lives of every hero! To celebrate this epic event, Marvel is excited to unveil the official theme soundtrack for WAR OF THE REALMS, debuting on the This Week in Marvel podcast ! Recorded live at the gateway of the Black Bifrost, it’s a song so epic, even Surtur sheds a tear when he hears it! Composed and recorded by Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence and produced by Marvel Entertainment with creative input from WAR OF THE REALMS writer Jason Aaron, the new theme song is currently streaming free at marvel.com/waroftherealms and on YouTube and can be heard on the latest episode of This Week in Marvel, available on Apple Podcasts, Marvel.com/Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Next week, all Hel will break loose as Marvel’s epic event from the award-winning creative team of Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, and Matthew Wilson finally hits comic shops! Plus, don’t miss

This May, Marvel celebrates some of the most influential comic creators in Marvel history with a line of MARVEL’S GREATEST CREATORS TRUE BELIEVERS comics, available only at your local comic book shops. Reproducing some of Marvel’s most iconic stories by industry greats such as Louise Simonson, Peter David, Steve Englehart, Roy Thomas, Don McGregor, and Mike Zeck at the suggested retail price of $1,  TRUE BELIEVERS  are perfect for readers new and old. Whether it’s your first time reading these memorable tales or your hundredth – you won’t want to miss this special celebration. Look for your favorite classic stories with new and colorful re-printings! ·           MARVEL’S GREATEST CREATORS: AVENGERS – THE ORIGIN OF MANTIS #1:  Reprinting Avengers (1963) #123 ·           MARVEL’S GREATEST CREATORS: HULK – THE WEDDING OF RICK JONES #1:  Reprinting Incredible Hulk (1968) #418 ·           MARVEL’S GREATEST CREATORS: INVADERS #1:  Reprinting Invaders (1975) #1 ·           M

Sebastian Stan, star of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and other hit movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is making his first appearance at MCM London Comic Con this May. This summer’s MCM London Comic Con has a killer new guest in the shape of Sebastian Stan, famous as the titular HYDRA assassin of 2014 blockbuster Captain America: The Winter Soldier and other films in Marvel’s critically acclaimed superhero movie series. Romanian-American actor Sebastian Stan has become a firm fan favourite for his role as the Winter Soldier – aka Bucky Barnes - in the hugely successful Marvel Cinematic Universe films. As well as starring in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Stan appears in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger; 2016’s Captain America: Civil War and last year’s Avengers: Infinity War, along with cameos in Ant-Man and Black Panther. Stan is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, hitting cinemas this April. Other credits include Ridley Scott

BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. has announced SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS: FOREVER RANGERS #1, a brand new oversized special from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and artists Eleonora Carlini (Batgirl) and Francesco Mortarino (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) available in June 2019. Is this the end? Alpha One is bent on revenge against Zordon, his creator, and willing to destroy anyone who may stand in his way, including the Power Rangers!  They summon every last bit of morphin power they’ve got to halt the deranged robot on his path of destruction and death. But when it looks as though their combined strength might not be enough to stop the murderous and hyper-charged Alpha One from laying waste to Angel Grove, the Power Rangers must reach deep and ask themselves just how far they are willing to go to save Zordon, Angel Grove, and the rest of humanity from Alpha One’s plans. SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS: FOREVER RANGERS #1 features a main cover by Dan

It’s Time Agent versus Time Agent! James Marsters (Buffy, Angel, Smallville, Runaways) will be reunited with his co-star John Barrowman (Arrow, Torchwood, Doctor Who), in the audio drama box set, The Sins of Captain John coming out in January 2020. This might just be one of the most explosive reunions in science fiction history! The rambunctious, deadly and ever-so charming Captain John Hart is back at the helm in a new four-story box set, created by Big Finish Productions in association with BBC Studios. And with his old opponent/paramour Captain Jack Harkness also along for the ride, it makes for unmissable listening.   Captain John made his character debut back in 2008 in the television episodes Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Exit Wounds, both written by current Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall. And Big Finish is delighted to be continuing his gallivanting adventures over ten years later. James Marsters told us about returning to the role and the world of Torchwood: “Recording

The War Of The Realms is coming…and no corner of the Marvel Universe will be untouched! Today, Marvel is excited to release six stunning International variant covers from superstar artists Humberto Ramos, David Lopez, Sean Izaakse, Billy Tan, David Yardin, and Luke Ross. Representing Mexico, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America, each piece highlights the artists’ background. This April, all hell will break loose as Marvel’s epic event from the award-winning creative team of Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, and Matthew Wilson usher in an event of unparalleled scale! Plus, don’t miss a special midnight release of WAR OF THE REALMS #1 for retailers – be sure to check Marvel mailers for details! For more information on WAR OF THE REALMS, visit Marvel.com . WAR OF THE REALMS #1 (of 6) Written by JASON AARON Art by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS & MATTHEW WILSON · WAR OF THE REALMS 1 RAMOS INTERNATIONAL VARIANT (JAN190882) · WAR OF THE REALMS 2 LOPEZ INTERNATIONAL

Buy Magnificent Ms. Marvel (2019) #1 in the Marvel Comics App or Digital Comics Shop Today and receive a Behind-the-Scenes Extras at no extra cost! Ms. Marvel is BACK! But it's not business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem weirdly interested in Ms. Marvel...and her family. Eisner Award-winner Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT, EXILES) and rising star Minkyu Jung (BATGIRL, NIGHTWING) take the reins of one of Marvel's most beloved new characters! And, for a limited time, you can get a behind-the-scenes peek at Kamala’s groundbreaking ongoing! Those who have preordered or purchased a digital copy of MAGNIFICENT MS. MARVEL #1 before 3/26, 11:59 PM ET, will instead receive the DIRECTOR’S CUT edition of MAGNIFICENT MS. MARVEL (2019-) #1!* This exclusive content will feature a draft of #1’s script, inked pages, color pages, a variant cover gallery, never-before-seen character designs and MORE! Not only will yo

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland’s Spookiest Attraction with an All-New Illustrated Adventure This September, IDW proudly welcomes “foolish mortals” of all ages to the Haunted Mansion Original Graphic Novel, a brand-new illustrated journey through the home of grim, grinning ghosts and other spectral surprises. Written by Sina Grace (Iceman) with art by Egle Bartolini (Disney Princess Comics), this 72-page softcover brings ghoulish delights not only to middle grade readers (the 8-12 age range), but to each of our inner children as it revisits all our favorite happy haunts—the ghost host, Madame Leota, the singing busts, the hitchhiking ghosts, and many more! Sina Grace says, "As someone who solemnly swears to have boarded a Doombuggy every Disneyland visit, I am utterly thrilled to join the 999 happy haunts with a story full of laughs, gasps, and a few surprises! The Haunted Mansion is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Disneyland, and I am so honored

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FROM MARVEL AND PROP STORE TO BID ON ORIGINAL PROPS AND COSTUMES USED TO MAKE THE HIT MARVEL TELEVISION SHOWS: DAREDEVIL, LUKE CAGE AND IRON FIST FANS AND COLLECTORS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE   EACH ITEM COMES WITH A MARVEL AND PROP STORE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Prop Store , one of the leading film and TV memorabilia companies, in association with the world renowned  Marvel Entertainment , has today announced it is hosting the first ever  MARVEL TELEVISION  live  auction featuring original costumes, props and set decoration from  Marvel’s   Daredevil, Marvel’s Luke Cage  and  Marvel’s Iron Fist . Over 750 lots will be offered in this first of its kind live two-day auction, taking place in August 2019 at Prop Store’s auction facility in Los Angeles County, California.  In addition to live bidding, out-of-town fans can participate via telephone or online via  www.propstore.com/marvel .   Y

BOOM! Studios has unveiled a first look at BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #4, the shocking conclusion to the first arc of the highly praised reimagining of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER that is sure to divide readers and surprise fans both old and new, in partnership with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products. Eisner Award-nominated writer Jordie Bellaire (Redlands) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Klaus, Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers), along with series creator and story consultant Joss Whedon (the visionary writer/director behind Firefly, Marvel’s The Avengers, and more), continue to reimagine the groundbreaking pop culture phenomenon in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #4. Buffy Summers thinks she’s faced the worst Sunnydale has to offer – like the Mistress Dru and her mysterious ally Spike – but this is the moment that changes everything for her. One member of her newly formed Scooby Gang won’t survive Dru’s master plan – and the shocking first appearance of one of Joss Whedon’s most popu

The Crow: Hack/Slash Brings You the Bloodiest Face-Off in Comics, Courtesy of Tim Seeley, Jim Terry, and IDW Publishing Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley brings his singular vision of horror – and his unique version of the “Final Girl” – to IDW in The Crow: Hack/Slash, a comic book crossover debuting in June. Illustrated by Tim Seeley with inks by returning Crow artist Jim Terry, this four-issue miniseries sees fan-favorite femme fatale Cassie Hack on the trailer of an all-new Crow… one unlike any that fans have seen before! In The Crow: Hack/Slash #1, a soul is brought back… but something is terribly wrong! The resurrected Angeles Cero won't stop killing on a quest for revenge, and the bodies are piling up. Now, slasher hunter Cassie Hack and her monstrous partner Vlad are on the trail of the Crow Killer, wrongly believing themselves in pursuit of a masked murderer they’ve hunted for years. "The Crow defined me as a fan of the comics medium, but also introduced me to a wh

The new one-shot debuts this June! With the month of June comes great power comes great responsibility in the form SPIDER-MAN: REPTILIAN RAGE #1 from writer Ralph Macchio and artist Christopher Allen, with a cover by Todd Nauck! The web-slinging one-shot brings you a brand new Spider-Man adventure, told in the mighty Marvel manner! “Whether you know him from the comics, the films, the games, the animated series...this is a Spider-Man vs. the Lizard tale for you! The story is classic Spider-Man—and it’s peak Peter Parker,” teases editor Mark Basso. “Peter's got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to land an internship at ESU as a high schooler...but to take it, he's going to have to choose between helping himself as Peter or helping others as Spider-Man. It's hardly a choice for someone with his sense of responsibility, but Ralph Macchio and Chris Allen are going to keep you guessing how he's going to get out of this one.” Just in time for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Homec

Discover a Thrilling Fantasy Epic About a Young Woman’s Journey to Save Her People in October 2019 BOOM! Studios today announced A SPARROW’S ROAR, a brand new original graphic novel from cartoonist C.R. Chua and co-writer Paolo Chikiamco about a young knight who must assume the identity of her sister in order to save her kingdom, which will debut in stores October 2019. Elena of Esterpike is the revered commander of the most famed warriors in all the land— the legendary Lions of Esterpike. But when disaster strikes, it is her sister Per, a mere knight-in-training, who must gather allies in the face of an enemy even the Lions could not defeat. Together with the help of Elena’s second-in-command Amelia, Per takes on the role of her perfect older sister as she travels to the capital city to rally the troops and convince the generals of their neighboring city-states to provide aid against the oncoming horde. But she’ll have to stay on her toes as the poisonous intrigue of the court tea

IDW Welcomes Adventurers of All Ages to an Otherworldly Odyssey Inspired by Dante’s Inferno and The Wizard of Oz IDW Publishing has announced Canto , a surreal six-issue journey beginning in June. Created by writer David M. Booher and artist Drew Zucker and featuring the talents of colorist Vittorio Astone and letterer Deron Bennett, this all-ages comic book miniseries explores a strange and fantastic world in search of the greatest prize of all: a heart! Enslaved for generations, Canto’s people once had hearts. Now they have clocks. When slavers damage a little tin girl’s clock beyond repair, Canto must brave the darkest corners of his hostile world to bring back her heart. Can he overcome the dangers that await to save the one he loves? David M. Booher says, “We set out to create a character in Canto who finds hope where there seems to be none. Drew, Vittorio, and Deron have done a spectacular job bringing this world to life with Canto as its light. We couldn’t be happier to

This summer, the “Herald Supreme” arc of DOCTOR STRANGE continues…and thanks to his alliance with Dormammu, Galactus has never been more terrifying! He’s set his sights on the Marvel Universe, and it’s up to Strange to stop him from wreaking havoc on the world as we know it… “This story goes SO MUCH BIGGER than anyone will believe,” teases editor Nick Lowe. “Doc and Clea are in deep trouble, but so is the rest of the multiverse!” Writers Mark Waid and Barry Kitson, along with artist Scott Koblish, are taking fans on a wild ride as Doctor Strange goes up against his biggest fight yet! Don’t miss the epic continuation of the “Herald Supreme” arc in DOCTOR STRANGE #15 and DOCTOR STRANGE #16, coming to comic shops this June! DOCTOR STRANGE #15 Written by MARK WAID & BARRY KITSON Art by BARRY KITSON & SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by JESUS SAIZ DOCTOR STRANGE #16 Written by MARK WAID & BARRY KITSON Art by BARRY KITSON & SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by JESUS SAIZ