ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Showbiz

Column by Rob Salkowitz

March 8, 2022

This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at a concept that was too convoluted and geeky for mid-80s era comic book readers but is now the driving force behind some of 2022's biggest movies.

Dark Horse to Launch New Line of Kevin Smith Comics

Creator-Owned Titles by Smith and Others

March 7, 2022

Kevin Smith will write the first two titles, but the line will also include work by other creators.

'The Batman' Tops Friday Box Office with $57 Million; 'I am Legend' Sequel Adds Stars; 'Alien' Movie Gets a Director; 'Morbius' and 'Fantastic Beasts' Trailers Released; 'Twisted Metal' Series Ordered

Geek Showbiz Round-Up

March 6, 2022

March showbiz news keeps roaring on like a lion, and it is time for another round-up!

Udon Announces Aggressive Release Schedule for 'Summertime Rendering'

Anime Launches in April; First Three Volumes in May

March 4, 2022

The anime based on the manga series will debut in April, and Udon Entertainment plans to publish the first three volumes of the series in May.

Preview: 'Mother Nature' HC

From Titan Comics

February 28, 2022

Here's a preview of the eco-horror graphic novel Mother Nature, co-written by Jamie Lee Curtis.

Ferdinand Kingsley Cast in 'The Sandman,' 'Kraven' Finds Its Chameleon, New 'Transformers' Trilogy Begins, 'Halo the Series' Renewed, 'ALIEN' Series Deets, 50 Cent Takes on Christopher Priest's 'Xero'

Geek Showbiz Round-Up

February 27, 2022

Mardi Gras is around the corner, and the parade of showbiz news keeps on rolling in. It's time for another round-up!

Venus Makes Her Comics Debut in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' #127

First Female Turtle Appeared in TV Show 24 Years Ago

February 24, 2022

Venus caused some controversy when she first appeared as a character in the live-action TV show 24 years ago.

Chris Arrant to Be Editor-in-Chief at ReedPop

Also: Gina Gagliano to Helm Boston Book Festival

February 23, 2022

ReedPop and the Boston Book Festival have announced new hires.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Could Disney Comics Make a Comeback?

Column by Steve Bennett

February 23, 2022

This week, columnist Steve Bennett reviews the recent history of Disney Comics publishers and speculates on whether or not comic readers will see a new line of comics featuring classic Disney characters in the near future.