The Best Comic Books of 2013, Part Three
The third installment of the ComicsAlliance staff's definitive (and funny) compilation of the best comic books released in 2013.
‘Agents of SHIELD’ Recap: ‘The Bridge
ComicsAlliance recaps the 10th episode of 'Agents of SHIELD,' which ties much of the first half together and propels the series into the second half.
Archie Partners With Toys For Tots
Archie has kicked off a "Give a Book" partnership with Toys for Tots by donating 100,000 graphic novels to children in need.
DC To Launch New Weekly Series
DC Comics has revealed plans for 'The New 52: Futures End,' a weekly book coming in 2014.
Best Comics Cover Artists of 2013, Pt 3
ComicsAlliance continues its look back at some of the best cover work in 2013 from some of the most talented cover artists in the industry.
Marvel and Icon Comic Book Releases for March 2014 [Solicitations]
Courtesy of Marvel, ComicsAlliance brings you an advance look at new periodical comic books, collected editions and graphic novels going on sale in March 2014 (and in some cases beyond) from the publisher’s mainline Marvel Universe titles, Ultimate Comics, the mature readers MAX imprint and the creator-owned label Icon. All of the following books can be purchased at finer comic book shops, where you can also pre-order your selections to ensure you’ll get a copy before they sell out.
Highlights include omnibus collections of Jason Aaron's work on Wolverine, Wolverine and the X-Men and Punisher Max, the relaunches of Daredevil, Moon Knight and Silver Surfer, and a new issue of Hawkeye drawn by letterer and designer Chris Eliopoulos.
‘DC Universe Online’ Announces Upcoming ‘War Of The Light’ DLC Packs
After a few months of teases, DC Universe Online has illuminated its plans for new content in the coming year. A "War of the Light" DLC trilogy is set to kick off in early 2014 with a debut entry centering around Red Lantern-ly rage.
Funko To Vinyl-ize The Uglydoll x DC Comics Collaboration With New Figures In 2014
If you thought the Uglydoll x DC Comics collaboration was going to stop at plush versions of Babo as Superman and Ice-Bat as Batman, prepare for plastic. Funko will be bringing vinyl versions of Uglydoll characters decked out in DC superhero costumes into the fold in 2014. First up? Ice-Bat as Batman, Babo as Superman and Wedgehead as Robin.
Link Ink: Clock King Comes To ‘Arrow,’ An IRL Animated Batmobile And ‘Attack On Titan’ Video Game Cutlery
Enjoy 12/12 with morning links, after the jump.
‘Agents of SHIELD’ Season 1 Recap, Episode 10: ‘The Bridge’
Agents of SHIELD came back from a one-week hiatus last night to drop its one and only December episode on us before heading out to the hills until January. TV executives call this a "mid-season finale", but that is a nonsensical concept, so let's call it "the Christmas hiccup" instead.
'The Bridge' marks an important point in the pacing of the season. The show's creators have used this episode to tie much of the first half together and propel us into the second half. In theory it should feel momentous. In practice, I was sadly underwhelmed.
The Best Comic Books of 2013, Part Three
The last twelve months offered comic book readers a wide variety of work ranging from the most crowd-pleasing superhero epics to the most idiosyncratic of indies, and the return of old favorites to the emergence of exciting new talent. It was a busy and productive year for the industry, and one we’re pleased to celebrate with what we’re certain will be an uncontroversial, unenumerated list of awards that will prompt only resounding agreement and unbroken fellowship amongst our readers in the comments below. Welcome to part three of ComicsAlliance’s Best Comic Books of 2013.
IDW Announces Silver-Age Batman Comic Strip Hardcover Collection
Back in September, IDW announced it was partnering with DC Entertainment to publish hardcover collections of classic Superman comic strips that have never been seen since their initial newspaper runs.
Today, IDW announced that Batman's Silver Age comic-strip adventures are getting a similar treatment in 2014, with the first volume collecting two years' worth of comics by creators Whitney Ellsworth, Shelly Moldoff, Joe Giella, and the late Carmine Infantino.
Holiday Gift Guide: Richard Stark’s ‘Slayground’ And ‘The Blackbird’
When it comes to the holiday gift-giving season, comic book readers are notoriously difficult to shop for. I mean, most of us are down at the shop buying our favorite stuff every single week, so when the time comes for people who like us to get us something we want, well, a lot of times we already have it. That’s why we’re stepping in with a public service, bringing you comics-related items sure to make the season brighter, whether you’re browsing for a gift or just looking for something to drop hints about so that you don’t get stuck with a random assortment of back issues again.
Today saw the release of Darwyn Cooke's adaptation of Richard Stark's Slayground, but if you're curious about the original, you might want to pick the novel up, too... along with the story that runs parallel to it in a completely different novel!
Archie And Toys For Tots Partner For ‘Give A Book’
People associate Toys for Tots with the holidays, but the organization is teaming up with Archie Comics to ask people for one specific type of donation all year long: Comic books.
Archie has gotten the ball rolling on its "Give a Book" partnership with Toys for Tots by donating 100,000 graphic novels -- about $1 million worth -- to children in need over the course of the year. The publisher plans to continue donating throughout 2014, and hopes fans will join in.
10 Surprising Comic Book Appearances by Santa Claus (et al.)
Two of my greatest loves in life are Christmas and comics, and so it's always a treat for me when the two cross over in that most wonderful of things: the holiday special. Even when those things are bad, they're still kind of good, because it's Christmas, and you're feeling charitable. But sometimes the introduction of Christmas-themed elements are not what you expect. Here are ten appearances by Christmas folk that might confound you, and that's even without mentioning that time Aquaman saved the baby Jesus from pirates by mind-controlling a giant squid.