Showbiz Round-Up
July 28, 2025

San Diego Comic-Con is in the books, and lots of Hollywood news has hit the wire. Time for a round-up!

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Will Hit Comic Shops Ahead of New Streaming Series Season
July 24, 2025
The new volumes will be available to comic shops in September, ahead of the premiere of the new season of the Prime Video series.
Eisner Winner Kelly Thompson to Create Interconnected Series
July 23, 2025
It’s Jeff writer Kelly Thompson will write both series, which will have interconnected storylines.
Depp, Ridley Scott, Mechanical Cake to Produce Graphic Novel, More
July 22, 2025
Depp, filmmaker Ridley Scott, and Mechanical Cake are teaming up to produce a graphic novel and other properties.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
July 21, 2025
Columnist Rob Salkowitz lays out the Comic-Con panels of interest to industry professionals, current and aspiring creatives, educators, librarians and retailers.
New Stories Set Between First and Second Seasons
July 21, 2025
The comics will feature new stories that take place in the interval between the first two seasons of the long-running show.
Showbiz Round-Up
July 21, 2025
San Diego Comic-Con is approaching, and more Hollywood news is getting released. Time for a round-up!
To Fund Growth
July 21, 2025
Substack has raised a $100 million round, which will be used to fund the growth of the platform, including support for creators.
Graphic Novel Will Launch on Kickstarter, then Be Serialized for Direct Market
July 17, 2025
The first publication will be a graphic novel that will be crowdfunded on Kickstarter than serialized for retail release.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
July 14, 2025
Superman isn't a character who needs a general introduction to the broader public; he just needs an existing global fanbase to take a fresh look.
At Heritage's Hollywood/Entertainment Auction; Also, Rosebud, Jeannie's Bottle, and More
July 14, 2025
Heritage Auctions will put a Red Five X-Wing Starfighter filming model from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Indiana Jones' Whip from Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade up for auction at their July 16-18, 2025 Hollywood/Entertainment Auction.
Also in the Works: Seeley and Simeone's 'NO Place,' New Arc of 'The Beauty'
July 14, 2025
Ignition Press has also announced NO Place, by Tim Seeley and Stefano Simeone, and a new arc of Jeremy Haun and Jason Hurley's The Beauty.
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