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Warning: Potential Spoilers for The Flash #798 and #799The birth of the Flash's baby is imminent, but so is a new threat for Wally West, Linda Park, and their family. New details for upcoming issues of The Flash reveal that the newest Park-West baby might have a mysterious connection to Darkseid and the other terrible beings of Apokolips.

Last year, the Flash and his wife Linda learned they had a new baby on the way, and they (as well as fans) have been eagerly awaiting the baby's arrival. But now, in the solicitations for The Flash #798 and 799, it looks like tragedy might just hit the West family. The new baby seems to go missing, leading the Flash and his allies to battle Granny Goodness. The full solicitation for The Flash #799, as well as the issue's main cover, follows:

The Flash #799 Written by Jeremy Adams Art by Fernando Pasarin and Oclair Albert...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Lazarus Planet: Omega #1!A magical mix-up has just granted Robin one of the best powers in any Kryptonian's arsenal. Damian Wayne takes a page out of Superman's book when he unintentionally takes an iconic power from the Man of Steel.

As a result of the laws of magic and science going haywire, Damian has received a powerful upgrade that may have turned him into his strongest self. In Lazarus Planet: Omega #1 by Mark Waid, Gene Luen Yang, Philip Tan, Billy Tan, Mike Perkins, and Riccardo Federici, Damian Wayne and his allies at the Hall of Justice are squaring off against King Fire Bull. Thankfully, they aren't alone, as the Justice League's heavy hitters arrive to lend a hand. However, King Fire Bull is able to manipulate the very power of the Lazarus Resin storms. The attack and King Fire Bull's presence seems to have the...

Warning: Spoilers for Lazarus Planet: Omega #1After making her DC Universe debut last summer, Dreamer is quickly becoming one of the most important characters in the Dcu. Though she began as a supporting character in the Supergirl television program, Dreamer is now a DC Comics hero in her own right, and the publisher is teasing the major impact she might have in the Dcu's magical corners.

DC Comics teases Dreamer's continued importance in Lazarus Planet: Omega #1 by Mark Waid, Riccardo Federici, Mike Perkins, Brad Anderson, and Steve Wands. This one-shot issue is the action-packed conclusion to the Lazarus Planet event, and it follows Damian Wayne as he primarily observes the showdown between the Justice League, DC's magic users, and their enemy, King Fire Bull.

The "good guys" triumph, of course, and the aftermath promises more Lazarus-induced chaos, as both magic and the Dcu at large have been seriously changed.

Warning: contains spoilers for Action Comics #1050!The alien hero Superman and billionaire villain Lex Luthor have been rivals for almost a hundred years, maintaining a rivalry every bit as iconic as Batman and the Joker. But recently, Lex Luthor learned Superman's true feelings towards him, and this revelation left him shaken to his core.

Readers got to see exactly what Superman thinks about Lex Luthor in Action Comics #1050 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Tom Taylor, Joshua Williamson, Mike Perkins, Clayton Henry, and Nick Dragotta. While Lex Luthor is preparing for Project Blackout, psychic antihero Manchester Black taunts the businessman, stating that he knows what Superman's true feelings are about Lex after working as a mole on his most recent team. Intrigued, Lex demands Manchester elaborate, and Manchester tells Lex that Superman never mentions him at all. Despite Lex's obsessive hatred for the Kryptonian, Superman doesn't think about him except for when they actually clash.

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Action Comics #1050

Setting the tone for the new Dawn of the Dcu era, Superman's secret identity has been restored (and it's likely for the better). Having returned to Earth after an extended campaign in space against Mongul and Warworld, Kal-El is back in Metropolis as the Man of Steel, joining his son Jon who became the new Superman in his absence. However, Lex Luthor successfully made the majority of the world forget that Clark Kent was Superman, undoing Superman's public identity reveal back in 2019. While there will no doubt be fallout that Superman and his family will have to reckon with, it may not be such a bad thing going forward.

As seen in Action Comics #1050 from Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Tom Taylor, Joshua Williamson, Mike Perkins, Clayton Henry, and Nick Dragotta, the groundbreaking issue sees Superman facing off with Lex Luthor. Co-opting the hypnotic...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Action Comics #1050!DC just confirmed that Superman did not need powers to accomplish what might be his most impressive feat ever: converting Manchester Black, who had been one of his biggest haters, to a true believer. In Action Comics #1050, Lex Luthor manages to kidnap Black, who recently joined Superman’s new incarnation of the Authority, and uses Black’s powers for horrifying ends. As Black taunts Luthor, one thing becomes apparent: Manchester Black is now Superman’s biggest fan–and the Man of Steel didn’t need powers to convince him.

The issue, written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Tom Taylor and Joshua Williamson, illustrated by Mike Perkins, Clayton Henry and Nick Dragotta, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by Dave Sharpe, opens with Black in Luthor’s clutches. Luthor intends to use Black’s powers as the touchstone for his “Project: Blackout,” which will erase the...

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1050Years after telling the world his secret, Superman has finally admitted his one regret about revealing his secret identity. Superman has always believed in telling the truth, but so has his wife, celebrated investigative journalist Lois Lane. By revealing his identity as Clark Kent to the world, he accidentally reduced Lois to "Superman's wife" in the eyes of the public.

Superman's secret identity as Clark Kent has been an essential component of his story and character from his very first appearance in 1938's Action Comics #1 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. He has revealed that secret to a few people over the years: his parents, of course, as well as the Justice League and its affiliates. Lois Lane was also eventually let into the secret shortly before she married Clark Kent. But both Superman and journalist Clark Kent wholeheartedly believe in the power of the truth,...

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1050 ahead!Superman's time on Warworld has left him noticeably stronger than before, but his latest fight against Lex Luthor reveals his new strength to border nigh-on godhood. Although authors have toyed with giving Superman wild arrays of power before, his current strength level places him at the highest echelons of the DC Universe. Lex's latest scheme is to have Earth look to himself and Superman as gods, but it seems Superman has again beaten him to the punch.

Although Superman's original power set was fairly simple (speed and strength), subsequent publications added to his repertoire throughout the years until the Silver Age of Comics had him boasting an increasingly unlikely array of abilities, with "Super Ventriloquism" and "Super Hypnosis" being among the most ludicrous. Modern-day Superman's powers have been largely defined as strength, speed, flight, enhanced senses, heat vision, and cold breath, but events leading...

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1050!A new Superman storyline takes a moment to take a jab at a Spider-Man storyline and in the process manages to vastly improve it. The Spidey story in question is none other than the much-maligned and controversial Spider-Man: One More Day. For those who haven't read it, One More Day arrived at comic book stands in 2007 at a point where Peter Parker was in the middle of a loving marriage to Mary-Jane Watson, as well as the fallout of Civil War where he reveals his secret identity to the world.

As a result of the latter, he and his loved ones are immediately put on the radar of Spidey's rogue's gallery, including the Kingpin who sends a henchman to shoot Peter dead, only to hit Aunt May by mistake. To save his aunt's life, Spider-Man makes a deal with Mephisto to save May in exchange for his marriage.

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1050As the Dawn of DC vastly approaches, the Superman of Earth-2, Val Zod, returns at the end of the latest issue of Action Comics to tease a team-up with Jon Kent. For those unfamiliar with the character, Val Zod is the Superman of Earth-2. Introduced back in 2014 under the Earth-2 comic series, Val Zod in his world was one of only four Kryptonians to survive Krypton's destruction. Initially raised to be a pacifist, Val Zod was recruited and trained to take on an evil clone of Kal-El, beginning his path to becoming a hero and the new Superman of his world.

Now, Val Zod looks to do some recruiting of his own in the wake of a mysterious plot teased at the conclusion of Action Comics #1050 by Tom Taylor, Joshua Williamson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nick Dragotta, Clayton Henry, and Mike Perkins. There, Val Zod...

Spoilers for Action Comics #1050 by DC Comics

Lex Luthor has made the world forget Superman's secret identity as the villain has reversed one of the more shocking storylines in recent DC Comics history. In Action Comics #1050, Luthor reveals that he's telepathically erased the world's memory of Clark Kent being Superman, as he admits that the world needs the Man of Steel but that they need to believe he's a god, not a man who walks among them.

In Action Comics #1050 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Tom Taylor, Joshua Williamson, Mike Perkins, Clayton Henry, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, and Dave Sharpe from DC Comics, Lex Luthor is revealed to have captured and killed Manchester Black, using his telepathic powers to unleash a powerful signal across the world. Luthor tells Superman that after the recent crises in the DC Universe, he realized that the world needed to think of Superman as a god...

Warning: Potential Spoilers for DC's Legion of Bloom #1Dc Comics promises spring is just around the corner with the newly-announced themed one-shot, DC's Legion of Bloom #1. The themed issue will feature a number of the publisher's plant-themed characters as well as some surprise stars.

The details for this spring-themed one-shot are included in the solicitation information for DC's March 2023 offerings. The issue summary promises that the collection of stories will include DC's "greenest and greatest" characters, including Swamp Thing, Poison Ivy, Captain Carrot, and even the nefarious Floronic Man. "Oh, and Wonder Woman will be there, too!" The full solicit and covers are included below, including a stunning cover, by Vasco Georgiev, featuring Wonder Woman holding a bouquet of flowers—with some surprise guests hidden among the blooms.

DC’S Legion Of Bloom #1 Written by Ashley Allen, Julio Anta, Calvin Kasulke, Travis Moore, Kenny Porter, Cavan Scott, and Zac Thompson Art by Isaac Goodhart,...

John Guillermin’s Academy Award Winning remake of iconic Hollywood classic, King Kong (1976), starring Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange and produced by Hollywood legend Dino de Laurentiis, this retelling of the classic monster adventure film went on to jointly win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, as well as receiving Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography (Richard H. Kline) and Best Sound. Jessica Lange was also honoured as Best new Actress for her role at the Golden Globes that same year.

Fred Wilson (Charles Grodin), an employee of a large American oil company, has been charged with a mission to find new oil wells. With a chartered boat, he sets off on a journey to an uninhabited island in the South Pacific. On board is also a stowaway: the palaeontologist Jack Prescott (Jeff Bridges) has smuggled himself onto the ship, as he hopes to examine a rare species of monkey on this island.

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1049As one of the most iconic superheroes, Superman has gone by many nicknames over the years—but his newest should absolutely replace "Man of Steel" as his most important nickname. Given to him by an entire society of people he has saved, "Unblooded Sword" is a far more meaningful name for Superman than anything that has come before.

Considered the dawn of the superhero genre, Superman's debut came in Action Comics #1 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and his nickname "Man of Steel" came not long after in Action Comics #6 by the same iconic team. The "Man of Steel" name has become almost as famous as the hero himself; the 2013 Zack Snyder-directed Superman film is even named Man of Steel. The name emphasizes Superman's strength and invulnerability. Clark Kent is quite literally a man made of something steel-like, as bullets bounce off of him,...

Warning: spoilers for Action Comics #1049 ahead!One of the greatest tragedies of the DC Universe - the destruction of Superman's home planet of Krypton - sees its greatest spark of redemption in years with the rebirth of his ancestral family, the House of El. Rather than any kind of retcon or time-travel contrivance to bring back long-dead Kryptonians, the House of El instead sees a true renewal, with Superman inducting every survivor of Warworld into its ranks. It's a truly touching moment, and a reclamation for Superman that's been 84 years in the making.

For all of Superman's vast powers, it's easy to forget that the strength of old Krypton wasn't in a super-powered citizenry (as Krypton's red sun precluded the development of a Kryptonian's empowered physiology), but in their scientific and technological prowess. Forsaking a military past, Krypton became a bastion of learning, particularly accomplished in medical and cloning sciences,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Action Comics #1049!A war is brewing between Superman and the residents of New Genesis–finally giving the Man of Steel adversaries worthy of his power. In Action Comics #1049, Orion, Kalibak and other Fourth World denizens come to Earth looking to claim the Fire of Olgrun for themselves–but run smack into Superman, who is not letting it go without a fight; when the dust settles, a new feud has been born. The issue is on sale now in print and digital.

The past year of the Man of Steel’s life has been some of the most eventful. Assembling a new incarnation of The Authority, Superman took it upon himself to liberate Warworld, a hellish, artificial planet where numerous species from across the galaxy were forced to fight in gladiatorial games, often to the death; Warworld was ruled by the tyrannical Mongul, who easily beat Superman when he first arrived.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Action Comics #1049!The iconic Superman symbol has just gotten a powerful new meaning in the wake of Clark's liberation of Warworld. Action Comics #1049 shows how the Man of Steel's sigil has evolved from one of hope to one of revolution and collective strength.

The shield of Superman is nearly as iconic as the hero himself. Everyone knows that the hero bears a large red 'S' on his chest, but more dedicated fans of Clark Kent know that this symbol is actually the family crest of Kal-El's family, the House of El. While it's gone through a few changes, the meaning of Superman's symbol is one of hope, as established in the retelling of Superman's origin story, Superman: Birthright. Considering that many people in the DC Universe look up to Superman as an inspirational figure, it makes sense that the hero's emblem be intrinsically associated with hope.

It looks like some bells can be unrung, and that's some seriously good news for Superman. It's been revealed that both Clark and his son Jon are both going to have the privilege of a secret identity once more.

Superman fans more than likely have the image of mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent responding to trouble and ripping off his shirt and jacket, revealing the Man of Steel's emblem underneath. For the longest time, the status quo for the hero was that he had a civilian and a superhero life that he kept separate. However, in a press conference, Superman revealed his identity, and since then he's lived his life with both halves merged into one. This extended to Clark's son, the newest Superman, who never exactly had the dichotomy his father embraced for so long. The shift was a radical change to Superman's lore, and its consequences were felt for some time.

Warning! Contains preview pages from Action Comics #1049!The future is bright for Superman thanks to a powerful upgrade from a hot, new star. A preview for Action Comics #1049 sees the Man of Steel make a bold claim regarding his strength, and the facts may just support his argument.

Things have been rough for Superman as of late. After exposure to a rift in space, Superman began suffering from radiation poisoning that began harming his Kryptonian cells, which led to a slow weakening of the hero. However, in spite of his condition, Superman ventured to Warworld to liberate the planet from their oppressor, the alien dictator, Mongul. Clark was captured and spent a considerable time on Warworld, but eventually inspired an uprising that ended with Warworld's red sun generators being converted to produce white sun energy. The new bursts of power reinvigorated Clark and gave him exactly what he needed to see his mission through.

Spoilers for Action Comics #1048 ahead!Superman is one of the kindest and greatest heroes in all the DC Universe, but even he can make mistakes, especially when it comes to raising his son Jonathan Kent. However, a recent comic has finally given Superman a chance to redeem what fans often consider his worst parental mistake of all time.

Superman and Lois have had a few different attempts at being parents, first with Lor-Zod, also known as Chris Kent, then later with their son Jonathan Kent, and currently, it seems they have two new adopted children, Osul-Ra and Otho-Ra. Clark and Lois haven't had the best track record of keeping kids, having lost both Chris and Jonathon in different ways, but a recent comic has given Superman a chance to finally fix his past mistakes in regard to his parenting.

Related: Superman: DC Needs To Decide What To Do With...

It looks like Superman may have begun the equivalent of the Infinity Gauntlet saga for the DC Universe. After plundering a cosmic artifact, the Man of Steel is now coming to terms with what his actions may have done.

Superman's time on Warworld was a harrowing experience, and it forced the hero to confront some very real issues. After attempting to liberate the planet from the clutches of Mongul, Superman and his allies in the Authority found themselves enslaved to fight for Mongul's amusement. However, Superman heard of a power that could possibly turn the tide. Nestled in the heart of Warworld's Necropolis was something known as the Fire of Olgrun, one of seven aspects of an ancient and powerful deity. Clark retrieved the Fire, only to use it to resurrect Osul-Ra, a young Phaelosian slave who now lives on Earth with his sister, Otho-Ra.

Related: The Superman Family's New...

Spoilers for Action Comics #1048 by DC ComicsWhile Superman's most intense mission on Warworld might have just ended, upon returning to Earth he's being immediately tested by Darkseid's son Orion, who has arrived to question what the Man of Steel has done on the planet. In Action Comics #1048, an encounter with Orion and Darkseid's minions leads to a fight between god-tier-powered forces in the DC Universe, as the supervillain's son wants Superman to answer for potentially waking up a deadly Old God.

Darkseid has a handful of children in the DC Universe, with the mighty New God helping create many minions and fighters that help his evil cause on Apokolips. Darkseid's children include the god-killing Grail, the warrior Kalibak, and Orion, his only offspring not to be raised on the Hellfire planet he ruled. Instead, Orion grew up in the paradise of New Genesis, where he was traded for Mister Miracle...

Warning: contains a preview of Action Comics #1048!Perhaps Superman’s most underrated ally Bibbo makes his grand return in a preview for Action Comics #1048. Bibbo was a staple of Superman comics in the early to mid-1990s, but has made only sporadic appearances since. Now, with the Man of Steel needing as many allies as he can get, Bibbo steps up to help.

Suicide Slum is one of the roughest areas of Metropolis, and Bo “Bibbo” Bibbowsky calls it home. A bartender by trade, Bibbo first appeared in 1987’s Adventures of Superman #428, created by Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway. Bibbo is one of Superman’s biggest fans, referring to the Man of Steel as his “fav’rit.” Bibbo has even come to Superman’s aid at times. Bibbo was a huge presence in the Superman comics of the 1990s, sometimes referred to as “The Triangle Era,” but as it began to wind down,...

The rivalry between Wolverine and Sabretooth is one of the most storied in all comics, worthy of mention alongside Batman and the Joker, Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, and Superman and Lex Luthor. While the two nigh-immortal mutants have been at each other's throats for more than 30 years, this wasn't always the case. Before Wolverine and Sabretooth became some of the most well-established archenemies in comic history, they were first pitted up against two different Marvel heroes.

Wolverine entered the Marvel Universe in 1974, with Sabretooth following shortly behind in 1977. More than a decade would pass until the two mutants finally crossed paths in Uncanny X-Men #212 by Chris Claremont and Alan Davis, though it and the subsequent issue would waste no time establishing that Logan and Victor had a history off the pages. While Chris Claremont always intended the two men to be connected, both had to prove themselves elsewhere in Marvel Comics first.

Eon, producers of the "James Bond" movies "...would love to explore other corners of the 'Bond' franchise" including a spin-off following US 'CIA' agent "Felix Leiter":

Dynamite Entertainment's "James Bond: Felix Leiter" #1, highlighting the CIA American counterpart of 'James Bond', is written by James Robinson and illustrated by Aaron Campbell, with covers by Mike Perkins and Gabriel Hardman.

"...this 'James Bond' spin-off highlighting the '007' American counterpart, finds 'Felix Leiter' in Japan, tracking down a beautiful, Russian spy from his past. But when the mission takes a turn for the worse, he will discover that there are more deadly schemes afoot in Tokyo and beyond..."

Created by Ian Fleming, Leiter is an operative for the 'CIA' and close friend of 'James Bond'. But after losing a leg and his hand to a shark attack, Leiter joined the 'Pinkerton Detective Agency'.

The Leiter character has appeared in numerous Bond features,...

Guest reviewer Lee Broughton returns with more vintage Spaghetti Westerns. Prolific Italo western star Anthony Steffen shoots first in Alberto Cardone’s gothic vengeance drama Blood at Sundown, and plays the revenge game straight up in Mario Caiano’s A Coffin for the Sheriff. The double bill disc also features appearances by genre stalwarts Gianni Garko, Erika Blanc and Eduardo Fajardo.

A Coffin for the Sheriff & Blood at Sundown

DVD

Wild East Productions

Color / Street Date January 8, 2014 / 19.95

Starring: Anthony Steffen.

Directed by Alberto Cardone & Mario Caiano

Reviewed by Lee Broughton

Blood at Sundown

1966 / 2:35 widescreen / 104 min. / 1000 dollari sul nero /

Starring: Anthony Steffen, Gianni Garko, Erika Blanc, Carlo D’Angelo, Sieghardt Rupp, Angelica Ott, Roberto Miali, Daniela Igliozzi, Gianni Solaro, Franco Fantasia, Carla Calo.

Cinematography: Gino Santini

Film Editor: Romeo Ciatti

Art Director: Amadeo Mellone

Original Music: Michele Lacerenza

Written by Ernesto Gastaldi, Vittorio Salerno

Produced by Marlon Sirko

Directed by...

We’re in the last remaining days of October, meaning many of us will be trying to cram in as many horror movies as possible between now and Halloween. For my last round of Shudder picks this month, I thought I’d go with a much looser theme: there’s nothing that ties these titles together except that they’re really good movies I think you should watch. Some you may recognize, others may be less familiar to you. All of them are worth streaming on Shudder.

The Bride of Frankenstein (1935, dir. James Whale) It’s not officially October without the Universal Monsters, so big thanks to Shudder for adding most of the big ones to their expanding library of streaming options. There’s no wrong choice when it comes to the classics, but I’ll make the case that Universal never got better than The Bride of Frankenstein, James Whale...

Marvel Comics' "Iron Fist" #74, in support of the Marvel TV/Netflix TV series, is written by Ed Brisson, and illustrated by Mike Perkins with a cover by Jeff Dekal, available November 1, 2017:

"...the grudging alliance between 'Sabretooth' and 'Iron Fist', takes the duo on a butt-kicking spree as they try to locate the 'Book of the Iron Fist' and its mysterious thief..."

"...in 'Iron Fist'  #001, 'Danny' has always straddled two worlds -- Earth and the mystical realm of 'K'un-Lun'. Now, with K'un-Lun in ruins, he'll question his place in both more than ever. The 'chi' fueling his fists is wavering, yet still he fights on. Fighting to prove his worth, he'll push himself to his breaking point. 

"But a bigger battle than he can handle may have found him first. Whisked away to the mysterious island of 'Liu-Shi', he'll come face-to-face with the fight of his life! 

"With nothing...

Marvel Comics' "Iron Fist" #7, in support of the Marvel TV/Netflix series, is written by Ed Brisson and illustrated by Mike Perkins. with a cover by Jeff Dekal, available September 6, 2017:

"...the action-packed team-up of 'Iron Fist' with the 'Master of Kung Fu', 'Shang-Chi, continues'. 

"And 'Daniel Ramd' is going to need all the help he can get to fight a cult called the 'Lineage' and the villainous character who controls it! 

"But will Danny survive long enough to learn who sent the Lineage after him?..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Iron Fist"...

Producers of the "James Bond" movies "...have caught 'Universe Fever' and would love to explore other corners of the 'Bond' franchise, simultaneously" including spin-offs based on 'MI6' Agent 'Moneypenny' and 'CIA agent' "Felix Leiter":

Dynamite Entertainment's "James Bond: Moneypenny" is written by Jody Hauser and illustrated by Jacob Engler, with a cover by Tula Lotay:

"...in this never-before-told mission starring 'Moneypenny', the friend of 'James Bond' and former 'MI6' field agent and bodyguard of 'M'...

"...follows her on a routine protection mission, when she stumbles upon a complicated assassination plot...

"...that bears a startling resemblance to a terrorist attack from her childhood.

"Can Moneypenny call upon her secret agent skills to stop the plot...?"

Dynamite Entertainment's "James Bond: Felix Leiter" #1,  is written by James Robinson and illustrated by Aaron Campbell, with covers by Mike Perkins and Gabriel Hardman.

"...this 'James Bond' spin-off highlighting the '007' American counterpart,...

Marvel Comics' "Iron Fist" #6, in support of the Marvel/Netflix TV series "Iron Fist", is available August 2, 2017, written by Ed Brisson and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with a cover by Jeff Dekal:

"...the man with the 'Iron Fist' teams up with 'Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu'.

"What brings these two together...?"

Marvel's "Iron Fist" #1 is also written by Brisson and illustrated by Perkins, with covers by Jeff Dekal, Perkins and Alex Ross. 

"...'Danny' has always straddled two worlds -- Earth and the mystical realm of 'K'un-Lun'. Now, with K'un-Lun in ruins, he'll question his place in both more than ever. The 'chi' fueling his fists is wavering, yet still he fights on. Fighting to prove his worth, he'll push himself to his breaking point. 

"But a bigger battle than he can handle may have found him first. Whisked away to the mysterious island of 'Liu-Shi', he'll come...

Dynamite Entertainment's "James Bond: Black Box" #5, available July 5, 2017, is written by Ben Percy and illustrated by Rapha Lobosco, with covers by Dom Reardon, Jason Masters and Patrick Zircher:

"....in the 'Suicide Forest' of Japan, near the base of Mt. Fuji, 'James Bond' finds himself hunted by 'No Name', the nightmarish assassin. 

"After narrowly escaping, '007' and 'Selah Sax' find themselves on board a bullet train bound for the headquarters of 'Saga Genji'...

"... in a race against 'Felix Leiter' and the Americans for the 'black box' of information that could compromise their nations..."

Producers of the "James Bond" movies "...have caught 'Universe Fever' and would love to explore other corners of the 'Bond' franchise...

...including a feature based on CIA agent 'Felix Leiter'.

Dynamite Entertainment's "James Bond: Felix Leiter" #1, highlighting the CIA American counterpart of 'James Bond', is written by James Robinson and illustrated by Aaron Campbell, with covers by Mike Perkins and Gabriel Hardman.

Marvel Comics' "Iron Fist" #5, in support of the Neflix TV series, is written by Ed Brisson and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with covers by Jeff Dekal and Jim Lee, available July 5, 2017:

"...in this epic conclusion of 'The Trial of the Seven Masters', 'Danny' has reached the end of the gauntlet, but is this also the end of the 'Iron Fist'? 

"It's Danny versus the most deadly master of 'Liu-Shi'...

"Known as 'The Wolf'...

Previously in 'The Trial of The Seven Masters':

"...a dark history unveiled. The secret origin of the island of 'Liu-Shi' is revealed! And 'Danny Rand' takes it personally.

"Very personally. The fight for the 'Chi of K'un-Lun' is about to start..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Iron Fist"...

According to new reports, producers of the "James Bond" movies "...have caught 'Universe Fever' and would love to explore other corners of the 'Bond' franchise, simultaneously" including a feature based on CIA agent "Felix Leiter"?:

Dynamite Entertainment's "James Bond: Felix Leiter" #1, highlighting the CIA American counterpart of 'James Bond', is written by James Robinson and illustrated by Aaron Campbell, with covers by Mike Perkins and Gabriel Hardman.

"...this 'James Bond' spin-off highlighting the '007' American counterpart, finds 'Felix Leiter' in Japan, tracking down a beautiful, Russian spy from his past. But when the mission takes a turn for the worse, he will discover that there are more deadly schemes afoot in Tokyo and beyond..."

Created by Ian Fleming, Leiter is an operative for the 'CIA' and close friend of 'James Bond'. But after losing a leg and his hand to a shark attack, Leiter joined the 'Pinkerton Detective Agency'.

Titan Comics' "Hammer Comics: Captain Kronos" #1, based on the 1974 horror feature, available September 27, 2017, is written by Dan Abnett and illustrated by Tom Mandrake, with covers by Mike Perkins and Tom Mandrake:

"...in the depths of Eastern Europe, the legendary vampire hunter, 'Captain Kronos', and his two assistants, 'Grost' and 'Carla', are called to help rid a town of its vampire plague.

"However, beneath the surface of the beleaguered town a malevolent force far more evil and deadly is awakening and it might just be the match of Kronos..."

The R-rated "Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter" (1974) was written and directed by Brian Clemens for Hammer Film Productions, starring Horst Janson, John Carson, Shane Briant and Caroline Munro.

"...debonair supernatural expert 'Captain Kronos' (Janson) and his hunchbacked assistant, 'Grost' (John Cater), meet their match when they encounter a village where vampires have been stealing the vitality of young women, leaving them elderly and decrepit.

"Armed with his sword and formidable deductive reasoning, Kronos begins to solve the macabre mystery, with evidence pointing to the aristocratic 'Lady Durward' (Wanda Ventham) and her family as prime suspects..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Captain Kronos- Vampire Hunter"...

Blue Underground is resurrecting Amsterdamned on a limited edition Blu-ray / DVD, and we have all the details in today's Horror Highlights, which also includes Comet TV's July giveaway, covers for the new Captain Kronos comic book, and a new featurette for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Amsterdamned Limited Edition Blu-ray / DVD: Blue Underground will release Amsterdamned on a limited edition Blu-ray / DVD on August 29th.

"Down in the murky depths of Amsterdam’s famous canals lurks a murderous predator. Surfacing at night, he kills at random and disappears without a trace. As the bodies begin to pile up and mass hysteria envelopes the city, Detective Eric Visser is assigned to head the investigation. With only the escalating number of victims to go on, Visser pursues his quarry with a vengeance, unaware that his beautiful new girlfriend may be the mysterious killer’s next victim.

Huub Stapel (The Lift) and Monique van de Ven (Turkish Delight) star in this pulse-pounding thriller written and directed by Dick Maas (Silent Witness), highlighted by an explosive speedboat chase through the city’s narrow canals. Long unavailable on U.S. home video, Blue Underground proudly presents Amsterdamned in a brand-new 2K restoration from the original Dutch negative, approved by Dick Maas!

Extras:

Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dick Maas and Editor Hans van Dongen The Making of Amsterdamned Tales From The Canal - Interview with Star Huub Stapel Damned Stuntwork – Interview with Stunt Coordinator Dickey Beer Dutch Trailer S. Trailer Loïs Lane Music Video – “Amsterdamned” (Directed by Dick Maas) Poster & Still Gallery Bonus Collectable Booklet with new essay by author Michael Gingold"

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Comet TV July Giveaway: "June is an action packed month over at Comet TV! With so many films you can only see on the Sci-Fi and Horror channel!

But that’s not all, did you know that this July is the 70th anniversary of the famed Roswell UFO crash?

This July 4th beginning at 10Am/9C Aliens Invade! Say wha? Yep, to ring in the 4th, Comet TV is holding an Invasion: Alien Attack Movie Marathon!

There’s Invisible Invaders (1959), The Falling (1987), Strange Invaders (1983) and more!"

Prize Details: (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive (1) prize pack from Comet, including:

(1) Limited Edition custom designed Fidget Spinner (2) Comet TV Popcorn Tubs (1) Comet TV Cylinder Survival Bottle (2) Bags of Popcorn (1) Limited Edition Comet TV Alien Invasion Collector Card

How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:

1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/dailydead/

2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Comet July Prize Pack Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.

Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on July 6th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per entry method, per household, will be accepted."

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Captain Kronos Comic Book: "Captain Kronos will be the second Hammer title following the success of Peter Milligan and Ronilson Freire’s The Mummy: Palimpsest​ which hits bookstores in August. ​

Written by Dan Abnett (Aquaman, Guardians of the Galaxy) with stunning art by Tom Mandrake (Sidekick, The Spectre) Titan Comics’ new series chronicles the adventures of the mysterious and powerful Kronos who has dedicated his life to destroying the evil vampire plague.

Hammer Comics: Captain Kronos #1

​(Part 1 of 4)

Writer: Dan Abnett

Artist: Tom Mandrake

Fc - 32pp - $3.99 - On sale: September 27, 2017

In the depths of Eastern Europe, the legendary vampire hunter, Captain Kronos, and his two assistants, Grost and Carla, are called upon to help rid a town of its vampire plague.

However, beneath the surface of the beleaguered town a malevolent force far more evil and deadly is awakening and it might just be the match of Kronos... ​

​Cover A: Mike Perkins

Cover B: Hammer Glamour - Caroline Munro

Cover C: Tom Mandrake"

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Featurette: "EuropaCorp and STXfilms will release Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets in theaters nationwide on July 21.

Cast: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, with Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu, and Rutger Hauer

Director: Luc Besson

Writer: Screenplay by Luc Besson. Based on the comic book series Valerian and Laureline by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières, Published by Dargaud.

Producer: Virginie Besson-Silla

Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers.

In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha-an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Rating: PG-13"

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Marvel Comics' "Iron Fist" #4, available June 7, 2017, is written by Ed Brisson and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with covers by Jeff Dekal and Stephanie Hans in support of the new Marvel TV/Netflix series "Iron Fist":

"...a dark history unveiled. The secret origin of the island of 'Liu-Shi' is revealed! And 'Danny Rand' takes it personally.

"Very personally. The fight for the 'Chi of K'un-Lun' is about to start..."

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By Todd Garbarini

The Monsterpalooza convention in Pasadena, California this coming weekend will afford convention-goers a rare opportunity to meet the last of the great horror film stars, the Queen of Horror herself, actress Barbara Steele.

Ms. Steele, who is best known to genre fans for her work in Mario Bava’s Black Sunday (1960), Roger Corman’s The Pit and the Pendulum (1961), and Mario Caiano’s Nightmare Castle (1965), will be on hand to sign autographs and pose for photos with fans on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8, 2017.

The convention will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 from April 7 to the 9th, 2017.

Full details can be found here.

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Marvel definitely don’t miss a trick when it comes to a bit of cross-media promotion. With the immortal Iron Fist having just landed on Netflix in his own solo series, Marvel are rebooting the character’s adventures on the page with Iron Fist #1, from creators Ed Brisson and Mike Perkins. Cleverly, the new comic shifts the character to be slightly more aligned with the version played by Finn Jones on the screen – though don’t let that put you off if you had mixed feelings about the series.

Though he isn’t the young ingenue as seen on Netflix, Iron Fist #1 sees Danny Rand likewise without his traditional costume and ripped from his adoptive home of K’un-Lun, the mystical city from where he draws his powers. The issue finds Rand at a loose end...

Sneak Peek Marvel Comics' "Iron Fist" #1, supporting the new Marvel TV/Netflix TV series, written by Ed Brisson and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with covers by Jeff Dekal, Mike Perkins and Alex Ross, available March 22, 2017:

"...'Danny' has always straddled two worlds -- Earth and the mystical realm of 'K'un-Lun'. Now, with K'un-Lun in ruins, he'll question his place in both more than ever. The 'chi' fueling his fists is wavering, yet still he fights on. Fighting to prove his worth, he'll push himself to his breaking point. 

"But a bigger battle than he can handle may have found him first. Whisked away to the mysterious island of 'Liu-Shi', he'll come face-to-face with the fight of his life! 

"With nothing but his fists and his feet, the 'Immortal Iron Fist' will step into the ring with the island's deadly 'Seven Masters'! Each possessing mystical power and each with their...

This March, prepare for a hard-hitting, fist-flying, high-octane epic as Danny Rand faces a gauntlet of deadly kung-fu masters in the all-new Iron Fist #1, from creators Ed Brisson (Bullseye) and Mike Perkins (Deathlok), who put the titular hero through the wringer as he squares off against foe after foe – each more lethal than the last!

Danny has always straddled two worlds – Earth and the mystical realm of K’un-Lun. Now, with K’un-Lun in ruins, he’ll question his place in both more than ever. The chi fueling his fists is wavering, yet still he fights on. Fighting to prove his worth, he’ll push himself to his breaking point. But a bigger battle than he can handle may have found him first. Whisked away to the mysterious island of Liu-Shi, he’ll come face-to-face with the fight of his life! With nothing but his fists and his feet, the...

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From what we can gather, this spring is going to be quite generous when it comes to new series featuring superheroes that have been or are about to enjoy some mainstream exposure via motion pictures and television. Whether it be All-New Guardians of the Galaxy, I am Groot, Luke Cage or the focus of today’s discussion – Iron Fist – it’s inarguable that there couldn’t be a better opportunity to take advantage of jumping on points for those looking to get into these characters.

So, whether or not you’ve read any comics featuring Danny Rand in anticipation of his upcoming Netflix series, you just might want to get in on the ground floor of his ongoing comic written by Ed Brisson (Bullseye) and illustrated by Mike Perkins (Deathlok) that’s said to see the...

Starting off today's Horror Highlights is the Justice League taking on predators and much more in Justice League Volume 2 from Dark Horse and DC Comics. Also: a look at key art and release details for Bethany and a new Voodoo trailer.

Justice League Volume 2 Release Details & Cover Art: From Dark Horse Comics: "In the return of these crossover comics, the Jla take on Predators—in adaptive superhero form! Batman teams up with Tarzan to resist the claws of the Cat-Woman. Kyle Rayner must don the mantle of Green Lantern to turn back a tide of Aliens. Superteens Spyboy and Young Justice must defeat nightmarish foes. Collects Jla versus Predator, Batman/Tarzan: Claws of the Cat-Woman, Green Lantern versus Aliens, and Spyboy/Young Justice: Young Spies Like Us.

Creators

Writer: Ron Marz, Peter David, John Ostrander

Penciller: Pop Mhan, Todd Nauck, Rick Leonardi, Graham Nolan, Igor Kordey

Inker: Norman Lee,...

Iron Fist is set to premiere on Netflix on March 17th, so it makes sense that the character is getting a new comic book series to celebrate that fact during the same month. It won’t be set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though; instead, the comic takes place in the regular Marvel Universe and will further delve into the character’s past. Written by Ed Brisson with art by Mike Perkins, Marvel has today released a new variant cover by the latter which offers up a very cool look at Danny Rand doing his thing.

Set to pick up where Kaare Andrew’s Iron Fist: The Living Weapon left off, this new series will also delve into some of the elements which were added to the mythos by Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction and David Aja’s critically acclaimed Immortal Iron Fist series. For more on what to expect, here...

This March prepare for a hard-hitting, fist-flying, punch-throwing kung-fu epic as Danny Rand returns in Iron Fist #1 – a new ongoing series from creators Ed Brisson (Bullseye) and Mike Perkins (Deathlok).

Danny Rand has always straddled two worlds – Earth and the mystical realm of K’un Lun. Now, with K’un Lun in ruins, he’ll question his place in both worlds more than ever. The chi fueling his fists is wavering. Danny will push himself to his breaking point, finding fights to prove his worth. But a bigger fight than he can handle may have found him first. When he is transported to the mysterious island of Liu-Shi, he’ll come face-to-face with the fight of his life! What powers and secrets do the island and the Seven Masters protecting it possess? The fists & feet will fly this March! Don’t miss the high-octane new beginning when Iron Fist #1 comes...

In a world beset by danger, the United States of America needs a team of heroes they can rely on. In 2017, you’re gonna get them, True Believer – because they’re coming at you in the highly anticipated U.S.Avengers #1 from creators Al Ewing and Paco Medina! Prepare yourselves for the coming of…American Intelligence Mechanics! Now operating as part of the U.S. Government, A.I.M. will dare any danger – no matter how awesome it may be. They’ll fight the good fight to protect their nation from the weirdest, wildest, threats around. Sunspot, Cannonball, Iron Patriot, Enigma, Captain America 20Xx, Squirrel Girl and the Red Hulk - the most patriotic super-group of them all is here and they’re ready to save the day. And you better believe they’ll do it all looking tried and true in the red, white and blue! Are you ready?...

In a world beset by danger, the United States of America needs a team of heroes they can rely on. In 2017, you’re gonna get them – because they’re coming at you in the highly anticipated U.S. Avengers #1 from creators Al Ewing and Paco Medina!

Prepare yourselves for the coming of… American Intelligence Mechanics! Now operating as part of the U.S. Government, A.I.M. will dare any danger – no matter how awesome it may be. They’ll fight the good fight to protect their nation from the weirdest, wildest, threats around. Sunspot, Cannonball, Iron Patriot, Enigma, Captain America 20Xx, Squirrel Girl and the Red Hulk – the most patriotic super-group of them all is here and they’re ready to save the day. And you better believe they’ll do it all looking tried and true in the red, white and blue! Are you ready? Can you handle…...

Sneak Peek Dynamite Entertainment's "James Bond: Felix Leiter" #1, highlighting the CIA American counterpart of 'James Bond', written by James Robinson and illustrated by Aaron Campbell, with covers by Mike Perkins and Gabriel Hardman, available January 2017:

"...this 'James Bond' spin-off highlighting the '007' American counterpart, finds 'Felix Leiter' in Japan, tracking down a beautiful, Russian spy from his past. But when the mission takes a turn for the worse, he will discover that there are more deadly schemes afoot in Tokyo and beyond..."

Created by Ian Fleming, Felix Leiter is an operative for the CIA and close friend of 'James Bond'. After losing a leg and his hand to a shark attack, Leiter joined the 'Pinkerton Detective Agency'.

The Leiter character has appeared in ten films, portrayed by actors Jack Lord, Cec Linder, Rik Van Nutter, Norman Burton, David Hedison, John Terry and Jeffrey Wright.

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International Iron Man #2

Story: Brian Michael Bendis Art: Alex Maleev

Synopsis:

The mystery of Tony's real parents reveals some truths behind the history of the Marvel Universe that have been kept hidden for decades. Can Tony unravel the mystery before deadly history repeats itself?

Review:

More details are revealed about Tony’s relationship with Cassandra and how it might be the cause for all his current relationship problems. Also it’s hinted at in current times, Cassandra might know something about Tony’s real parents. A bit of a “filler” issue, but still some excellent art from Alex Maleev. Might be worth skipping and just getting a trade later on.

Score C+ The Ultimates #6

Story: Al Ewing Art: Christian Ward

Synopsis:

Once he was the Devourer of Worlds -- but now, at long last, his endless hunger has been cured. But is there a hidden price? What does it mean...

This March Marvel celebrate his 75th Anniversary and the legacy of what it means to be Captain America with the oversized Captain America: Sam Wilson #7, a giant 80 page issue commemorating the past, present and future of the Sentinel of Liberty from a bevy of Marvel creators including Nick Spencer, Greg Rucka, Tim Sale, Joss Whedon and Daniel Acuna, Mike Perkins and John Cassaday.

First, blockbuster creators Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuna bring you a cataclysmic tie-in to Avengers: Standoff! Since World War II, someone has always been there to don the red, white and blue and wield the shield. When Steve Rogers fell, his brother in arms, Bucky Barnes picked it up and carried the weight. When it was his time to rest, Sam Wilson would take up the mantle. But now, amidst the chaos and the carnage, Steve will be asked to pick up the shield once more.