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The new ongoing series will launch this February The New York Times bestselling Johnnie Christmas (Alien 3, Angel Catbird) teams up with artist Jack T. Cole (The Unsound) for the upcoming ongoing science fiction epic Tartarus this February from Image Comics. In Tartarus, a promising young cadet named Tilde is framed for crimes against the empire. As the mystery unravels, Tilde discovers that her mother was the ruthless warlord of the deadly colony Tartarus and a vital player in the galactic war. Now, Tilde’s only way home may be to reclaim her mother’s dark crown. “Jack and I wanted to build a world steeped in all the great sci-fi we love from Star Wars to Blade Runner and great drama from Breaking Bad to the Odyssey. We got to cooking up this ambitious idea of mixing Sci-fi, Greek Mythology, starships, alchemy, intergalactic dating apps all into a big pot and made what became Tartarus,” said Christmas. “We take Tilde and her friends on an action adventure that delves even furt

The artist-focused X-Men series continues in March with a tale about the master of magnetism! When Giant-Size X-Men hits stands next year, X-Men fans will get to see Jonathan Hickman’s bold vision for mutantkind unfold in epic adventures told by the industry’s most acclaimed artists. These large-scale but standalone stories will be specifically designed to highlight the artist’s talents, and each issue will focus on a specific character. This March, Hickman will team up with legendary artist Ben Oliver to turn the spotlight on the master of magnetism, Magneto! Created by Stan Lee himself, Magneto’s been a fixture in the X-Men mythos since the very beginning. Although he debuted in 1963's X-MEN #1 as the X-Men’s premiere super villain, he eventually became one of their fiercest members. Under Chris Claremont’s pen, Magneto was equipped with a tragic backstory, shedding light on his motivations and developing him into one of the most complex characters in the Marvel Universe. A

Marvel Entertainment and Tsuburaya Productions are excited to announce a collaboration that will bring new Ultraman stories to comics and graphic novels! Unveiled at Tokyo Comic Con, this new collaboration will launch in 2020. Ultraman has been a pop culture classic ever since its introduction in the 1960s, resulting in more than 50 years of stories told on screen and in the pages of manga and comics. Today, Ultraman continues to be a worldwide phenomenon, but fans will always remember the groundbreaking thrill and wonder of the first generation of Ultraman that started it all. Beginning next year, Marvel will expand that iconic era of the Ultras through the lens of Marvel’s art and storytelling. “As one of the world’s most popular franchises, Ultraman has brought together some of the most passionate fandoms in pop culture today, and we can’t wait to bring his story to even more fans around the globe,” said Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. “Like Marvel, Ultraman captivated

Raise your swords and let the mead flow because Donny Cates and Nic Klein’s THOR #1 hits stands on January 1st! It’ll be an event that will be talked about in Asgard for ages to come and we’re celebrating all week long with plenty of awe-inspiring covers. Check out the wraparound variant cover below featuring a classic pinup piece by iconic Thor artist and industry legend John Buscema! THOR #1 by Donny Cates and Nic Klein is on sale this January in comic shops, on the Marvel Comics App, and on Marvel.com! To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. THOR 1 BUSCEMA WRAPAROUND VARIANT – OCT198196

Marvel’s acclaimed podcast series makes its way to comics in a one-shot of brand-new adventures this February! Following last year’s debut of Marvel’s bi-weekly podcast interview series, Marvel’s Voices, Marvel will continue to expand the spotlight on some of the comic book industry’s most critically-acclaimed storytellers with MARVEL’S VOICES #1, written and drawn by an all-star roster of talent including Vita Ayala, Roxane Gay, Brian Stelfreeze, Method Man, and many more! In this gripping one-shot anthology, fans will get another look at the X-Men following the events of House of X and Powers of X; the return of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur; and other stories featuring the Hulk and Wolverine, Black Panther, Killmonger, She-Hulk, Black Widow, Ant-Man, and the rest of the Marvel Universe. “I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to oversee this historic #1 issue celebrating the characters and creators that make up the grand mosaic that is the Marvel Universe, reflecting life as we

Jessica Drew is back and better than ever in a tale of classic Super Hero action that only Spider-Woman can deliver! Whether it’s hunting Skrulls or taking down H.Y.D.R.A., Spider-Woman’s adventures have made her a favorite of readers for decades, and in March 2020, she’ll be embarking on a brand-new one in SPIDER-WOMAN #1! The enigmatic Avenger has always been as mysterious as she is fearless, and her latest series opens with her not feeling quite herself… Looking for fresh thrills, Spider-Woman takes on a job that puts her in the crosshairs of an all-new enemy! She soon finds herself caught in a web of intrigue, surrounded by unknown forces bent on her destruction. With danger on all sides and her deadly past coming to haunt her, Spider-Woman is in for an action-packed ride, and she wouldn’t have it any other way! This high-stakes mission comes courtesy of all-star creative team Karla Pacheco (PUNISHER ANNUAL, FANTASTIC FOUR 2099) and Pere Perez (UNCANNY X-MEN). “I love Spider-

Start the new year off with some thunder by picking up the debut issue of Donny Cates and Nic Klein’s new run on THOR! To celebrate this epic new era for the King of Asgard, the industry’s top artists have given him the royal treatment in stunning variant covers. Behold the vibrant cover below by superstar Jen Bartel and be on the lookout for other THOR #1 cover reveals coming your way this week! THOR #1 by Donny Cates and Nic Klein is on sale this January in comic shops, on the Marvel Comics App, and on Marvel.com! To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. THOR 1 BARTEL VARIANT - AUG199068

Come January, Donny Cates and Nic Klein will prove themselves worthy with THOR #1 and Asgard, Midgard, and the rest of the Nine Realms will never be the same! We’re marking this momentous occasion with variant covers galore so feast your eyes on industry legend Arthur Adams’ cover below, showing the King of Asgard in his classic costume, gearing up for his latest adventure! THOR #1 by Donny Cates and Nic Klein is on sale this January in comic shops, on the Marvel Comics App, and on Marvel.com! To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook.

 Bring home the artistic luminary, horror novelist Pop! Stephen King. Pop! Stephen King with an axe and book is available as a Barnes & Noble exclusive.

The Classic Audio Adventures continue for Avon, Cally, Vila, Tarrant and Dayna, as they explore the galaxy and fight the tyrannical Federation in Terry Nation’s epic space saga. Blake’s 7: Restoration Part 2 – the second part of Big Finish’s latest audio trilogy featuring the crew of the Liberator - is out now, and Restoration Part 3 is available for pre-order from £24.99 at www.bigfinish.com Blake’s 7, which started in 1978 on BBC television, was originally devised by Terry Nation – the creator of the Daleks for Doctor Who and a number of other TV series, including Survivors. Blake’s 7 was praised for its strong characters, an ambivalent treatment of morality, and a very different exploration of a universe at war.  Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell, Michael Keating and Steven Pacey have all returned to their roles from the original TV series, while Alistair Lock provides the voices of computers Orac and Zen, and Yasmin Bannerman plays the role of Dayna. Two stories within this new b

The Official Netflix’s ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ Tie-In Continues in December 2019 BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE #3, the latest issue in a new comic book series, introducing an explosive story leading up to the events of The Jim Henson Company’s new Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Writer Nicole Andelfinger (Adventure Time) and artist Matias Basla (Sparrowhawk) delve into the secret history of the world of Thra and its inhabitants before the Age of Resistance. Enter a world of wonder, danger, and excitement with writer Nicole Andelfinger (Adventure Time) and artist Matias Basla (Sparrowhawk) as they uncover an epic story from the world of Thra in the time before the Age of Resistance. War and chaos reign over the once peaceful land and Gelfling everywhere must fight for the survival of their clans against the terrifying Arathim. Ordon, a mighty Gelfling warrior, and a young stowaway, Fa

“What you see... isn’t always what you get.” There’s no denying this Pop! PEZ Gizmo is adorable but there’s a few things you’re going to need to know before you bring him home. Don’t expose him to sunlight, don’t let him come into contact with water and don’t feed him after midnight. Pop! PEZ Gremlin with Chase continues the adventure. Coming Soon!

Start off 2020 by celebrating the launches of five exciting new Marvel titles at a participating comic shop near you! This January is your chance to kick off the new year in marvelous fashion by snagging exclusive giveaways and variants all month long as some of Marvel’s most highly-anticipated series make their debut! On January 1st, collect all four THOR LAUNCH PARTY TRADING CARDS, spotlighting key new characters and concepts from Donny Cates and Nic Klein’s bold new take on the God of Thunder. Also, take home the STAR WARS LAUNCH PARTY LITHOGRAPH featuring The Empire Strikes Back artwork by Adi Granov to mark the series’ jump to a new era! Then on January 8th, pick up the MARVELS X LAUNCH PARTY BOOKMARK as you revisit the fascinating world of Earth X in the new series from the legendary team of Alex Ross and Jim Krueger and newcomer superstar artist Well-Bee! On January 15th, prepare for IRON MAN 2020 – an event decades in the making – with the extensive 2020 IRON MANUAL to l

Big Finish has revealed the cover artwork, story details and trailer for the forthcoming festive Sixth Doctor special, Blood on Santa’s Claw and Other Stories.   This four-part box set will be released in time for Christmas, and is now available for pre-order as a collector’s edition CD or on download from £12.99. The four stories in this compendium of Christmas crackers are as follows: Blood on Santa’s Claw by Alan Terigo  The Doctor and Peri land on the planet Naxios, where they discover the body of Father Christmas. Who killed him? The strange individuals dressed in Shakespearian costume or the talking animals wearing waistcoats digging in the tunnels? The Baby Awakes by Susan Dennom  The Doctor and Peri visit the Ishtar institute, where the term 'Designer Babies' takes on a new and sinister meaning. Will our heroes survive Christmas day? I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Andrew Lias A Christmas party that's been going on for three years. Strang

All mutants have a home now on the island nation of Krakoa, but that doesn’t mean they all feel at home. See what happens to the outsiders in this FALLEN ANGELS #1 launch trailer featuring Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Senior Editor Jordan D. White, and writer Bryan Hill! Three mutants are unable to find their place in a new homeland, and struggle to find their place in the world. Psylocke grapples with a return to her own body and the loss of a purpose. X-23 hopes that she can still be accepted by her comrades and that her past won’t catch up with her. And Cable contends with living in the shadow of his future self – whom he murdered. “Fallen Angels is going to be a really terrific book because it’s going to show a different side of some classic X-Men characters,” promises White. “[Szymon’s] visual storytelling is really peerless and I’m excited for people to see the combination of my voice with its intensity and his voice with his intensity and how that jumps off the page,”

Meet the Valiant Universe's brand-new superhero: DOCTOR TOMORROW! This February, teenage hothead and star athlete Bart Simms will come face to face with the Valiant Universe's greatest hero... himself! The action-packed adventure is by rising star ALEJANDRO ARBONA (contributor to the Eisner-Award winning anthology Love is Love) and awe-inspiring artist JIM TOWE (Spider-Man/Deadpool, Youngblood). Will Bart and Doctor Tomorrow be able to save the Valiant Universe from a new and unstoppable menace? See below for the gripping opening sequence from DOCTOR TOMORROW #1... featuring Doctor Tomorrow's nemesis Hadrian, and quite a few familiar faces from across the Valiant Universe!   Art by Jim Towe and Diego Rodriguez   Art by Jim Towe and Diego Rodriguez "There are things about this comic that I think will really resonate with readers and that I think people will be really excited about, but I can't talk about what those things are, because they're g

Today, Marvel released its special edition of THE PULL LIST, unveiling exclusive information for titles coming to comic shops this February! Presented by hosts Ryan “Agent M” Penagos and Tucker Markus, THE PULL LIST announced two exciting new series: GWEN STACY and FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER and the new all-star creative team taking over CONAN THE BARBARIAN! THE PULL LIST also shared more details about upcoming titles, ANT-MAN and WOLVERINE and shed light on the highly-anticipated event book, X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR! For more information, check out this special episode of Marvel’s PULL LIST at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/exclusive-announcement-new-marvel-comics-coming-in-february-2020 . Tune in to Marvel’s Pull List each week for more exclusive news and reveals! GWEN STACY #1 (OF 5) Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Art by TODD NAUCK Cover by ADAM HUGHES The First of Gwen Stacy’s AMAZING Adventures! Gwen and Peter may not have met until AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31, but t

Discover an All-New Science Fiction Adventure for Future Space Explorers Everywhere  in August 2020 BOOM! Studios today announced a new original graphic novel SPACE BEAR by award-winning cartoonist Ethan Young (Nanjing: The Burning City), presenting a timely, silent sci-fi story about discovering the unknown and empathy for everyone we encounter because every friendship begins with an act of kindness, available in June 2020. Pilgrim Finch is an adventurous astronaut bear who explores the cosmos with a mission to bring samples of life back to his home planet. But when he crash lands on a new planet full of surprises and danger around every corner, Pilgrim will be forced to question his orders and learn that there’s only one mission that matters - compassion for all living creatures, no matter the stakes! Ethan Young is best known for Nanjing: The Burning City, winner of the 2016 Reuben Award for Best Graphic Novel. His other graphic novels include The Battles of Bridget Lee and Life

By all accounts, it was a movie that beat all odds: Surviving a set fire, the loss of a powerful director, and a studio that didn’t understand what it had, “Galaxy Quest” turned into a pop-culture phenomenon that would “never give up, never surrender.” As the cult classic nears its 20th anniversary – premiering on December 25, 1999 – “Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary” explores how the science-fiction comedy became an enduring fan favorite, a movie that helped launch the sci-fi- and fantasy-driven movie and TV industry that dominates global entertainment today. On November 26 only, Fathom Events and Fandom present the theatrical premiere of “Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary,” which includes exclusive behind-thescenes footage and a 10-minute introduction featuring the cast members of ScreenJunkies. Tickets to “Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary” are available to the public beginning today at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating movie theater box off

Following the events of Jonathan Hickman’s House of X, the outlook for mutantkind has never been brighter! But with challenges still on the horizon, it’s up to the mutant youth to continue the newfound success of their species into the future! See what’s coming for mutants next in this launch trailer featuring Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Senior Editor Jordan D. White, and writer Ed Brisson! The New Mutants have reunited under the banner of Krakoa, but they won’t be staying in the new home for long! Their first mission: retrieve their errant comrade Cannonball from the depths of space. Joined by former Generation X members Chamber and Mondo, the New Mutants head for the stars, but quickly come into conflict with both the Shi’ar and the Starjammers! “Rod Reis is doing the art. It is absolutely gorgeous. It has echoes of the classic Bill Sienkiewicz art, but it’s doing its own thing and it’s really beautiful,” says White. “It just makes for this magnificent mutant manifesto th

Discover a New Adventure with Fan-Favorite Hup from the Netflix Series in January 2020 BOOM! Studios announced today a brand new creative team for the next story arc of JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE, a twelve-issue comic book series based on stories from Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance writers Jeffrey Addis and Will Matthews, introducing the untold histories of key characters from the show, and featuring explosive events tying into the critically acclaimed Netflix series from The Jim Henson Company, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. In JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE #5, available in January 2020, writer Adam Cesare and artist French Carlomagno present a story of fan favorite Podling Hup and brand new character Barfinnious. Hup is a Podling cook who dreams of being a Paladin. When the chivalrous bard Barfinnious comes to Hup's village with tales of former glory, Hup leaves his small town to follow him. But the longer the

They fixed him!  Yes, I repeat, they've fixed Sonic.  The ultra long legs have gone.  Sonic looks more like...Well Sonic.  Watch the new trailer below and let us know what you think. SYNOPSIS: Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world's speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic. PARAMOUNT PICTURES Presents In Association with SEGA SAMMY GROUP An ORIGINAL FILM / MARZA ANIMATION PLANET / BLUR STUDIO Production Directed by Jeff Fowler Written by Pat Casey & Josh Miller Produced by Neal H. Moritz, p.g.a, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara, Takeshi Ito Executive Producers: Hajime Satomi, Haruki Satomi, Masa