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Although it may be hard to believe, it's been nearly one decade and a half since the debut of Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt's The Sixth Gun in 2010, and to celebrate its 15th anniversary, Bunn, Hurtt, and colorist Bill Crabtree are reloading their supernatural Western series with a new three-issue series The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six. Taking place three decades after the action-packed events of The Sixth Gun 50-issue series, Battle for the Six #1 will take aim on July 24th from Oni Press, following their June 4th release of the one-shot The Sixth Gun: Road to the Six #0!

Below, we have the press release with official details on The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 and The Sixth Gun: Road to the Six #0, and we also have a look at preview pages and the cover art for the upcoming one-shot!

Press Release: Portland, Or Sometimes What's Dead Doesn't Stay Gone!

“Fast and Furious” director Justin Lin is set to direct Keanu Reeves in “Brzrkr” at Netflix, TheWrap has learned.

“The Batman” screenwriter Mattson Tomlin is adapting the comic book series for the screen. Reeves is set to star in and produce the live-action film based on “Brzrkr,” a Boom! Studios comic book series.

“Brzrkr” was co-written by Reeves and Matt Kindt, with illustrations by Marvel artist Ron Garney and colors by Bill Crabtree, letters by Clem Robins and character designs and covers by Rafael Grampá.

“Brzrkr” is a brutally epic saga about an immortal warrior’s 80,000-year fight through the ages. The man known only as “B” is half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the earth for centuries, B may have finally found a refuge — working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else.

Back in 1987, legendary drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs gathered a bunch of his reviews and newspaper columns and released them in a book called Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In. That book has long been out of print, but now, Joe Bob has teamed up with Dark Horse Books to bring an updated and expanded edition of Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In to store shelves on October 14th! Copies are already available for pre-order on Amazon.

The artbook-sized new edition of Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In features cover art by Wallace McBride, new interior artwork illustrated by Mike Norton and colored by Bill Crabtree, and an introduction by Stephen King. Joe Bob told our friends at Bloody Disgusting, “I’m thrilled that someone still cares about these little pieces dashed off for a daily newspaper four decades ago and was amazed that they were reprinted in book form the first time.

Joe Bob Briggs has had a busy month with two big announcements. The legendary Joe Bob, who now hosts The Last Drive-In on Shudder has a pretty big following of “Mutants” who will be very happy to hear his latest news.

Let’s start with his popular Shudder series, which will be premiering its seventh season in March. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs began as what was intended to be Jb’s swan song – a 24-hour marathon of classic drive-in fare that included such titles as Sleepaway Camp, Basket Case, Pieces and Tourist Trap.

So many people tuned in that Shudder, who knows a good thing when they see it, invited Jb to come back for a series. Then came another season, and another…and now we are standing at the cusp of season seven.

The format has changed somewhat over time, going from once weekly double features...

Zombie Date Night 2:

Roses are red…

Blood is too.

And the undead are even hungrier

In Zombie Date Night 2!

Ready For The Second Date?

"From the clearly rotted mind of Steve Urena comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed zombie romance comedy, Zombie Date Night!

Still recovering from the awkwardness of their first Zombie Date Night, main characters Jack and Ginger have reached the scariest place to be…the friend zone.

When their survival group realizes they’re running out of food, the enthusiastic and outgoing Ginger leads the charge with a very reluctant Jack to find sustenance before the zombaes (zombies who can only survive with a mate) eat them first. Will the second date be better than the first or will this situationship be food for the undead?

Returning for the sequel is the original team behind the first Zombie Date Night. Incredible art drawn by Sergi Domènech.

Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In, an updated and expanded hardcover edition of the long out-of-print collection written by cult film host and author Joe Bob Briggs, will be published on October 15 via Dark Horse Books.

The newly designed edition includes fresh cover art by Wallace McBride — which can be seen exclusively below — and new interior artwork illustrated by Mike Norton and colored by Bill Crabtree, plus an introduction by Stephen King.

Originally published in 1987, Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In features Briggs’ first columns for The Dallas Times Herald, essays on beloved horror classics like Basket Case, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Evil Dead, his famous B-movie reviews, fan letters and replies, and Briggs’ adventures as the world’s foremost expert on drive-ins.

“I’m thrilled that someone still cares about these little pieces dashed off for a daily newspaper four decades ago and was amazed that...

Bringing the world of EC Comics further into the ancient realm of swords, sorcery, and medieval magic, the second issue of the dark fantasy anthology series Cruel Kingdom will haunt comic shop shelves on February 5th from Oni Press.

As a special treat for Daily Dead readers, we have an exclusive preview of writer Chris Condon and artist Pj Holden's Cruel Kingdom #2 story "A Rare Immunity," a tale that follows a knight named Parzival who claims the powerful sword of Illum the Great, a blade that gives unfathomable immunity to its wielder... along with a terrible curse!

Below, you can check out our exclusive preview of "A Rare Immunity," along with the chilling cover art for Cruel Kingdom #2, and we also have the official press release with more details on the anticipated EC Comics release!

Press Release: Portland, Or – Once Upon A Time…Blood Will Be Spilled! Oni Press...

Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4!I am certain that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is ready to undo the most controversial moment of the franchise. Anyone only familiar with the cartoons and movies probably thinks I sound dramatic, but those who have seen just how unbelievably dark the Tmnt comics can get know I'm talking about the death of Splinter. For many fans, it was genuinely blasphemous to kill Splinter.

However, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 by Jason Aaron, Chris Burnham, Brian Reber, and Shawn Lee gives me the impression that Splinter's inevitable return has been foreshadowed. Mind you, the foreshadowing comes through the ramblings of a madman named Donatello, whose badass rebrand has driven him crazy.

As easy as it would be to dismiss both Donatello and his ramblings in this issue, I think there is at least a method to the madness - if not from Donatello, then from the story itself.

Keanu Reeves made an appearance at the Brzrkr panel at Sdcc on Saturday, during which it was announced that, as well as the live-action adaptation of the comic, an animated series is also in development at Netflix. Just like the highly anticipated movie, the series will also feature Reeves voicing the lead role. The anime series will take a lot of inspiration from The Matrix animated spin-off, The Animatrix, with Terminator Zero and The Batman II's Mattson Tomlinson will be writing and showrunning the project.

During the panel, Reeves also read an excerpt from the new Brzrkr novel to his adoring crowd, as captured in several videos from the event. You can check out Reeves' reading in the clip below.

Brzrkr Follows an Immortal Warriors 80,000-Year Fight Through the Ages

Brzrkr is the brutally violent, epic comic book saga written by Keanu Reeves alongside New York Times best-selling co-writer Matt Kindt,...

Omni-Man is offered redemption by General Kregg, shifting his journey dramatically. Omni-Man could spy on Viltrumites from the inside, potentially sabotaging and gathering intel. Omni-Man must use his strategic mind and flip the script on expectations for redemption.

The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 6, "It's Not That Simple," which premiered Mar. 21 on Prime Video.

Not much has been seen of J.K. Simmons' Omni-Man (aka Nolan Grayson) in Invincible Season 2, Part 2. Part 1 ended with an assault on Thraxa led by General Kregg and Nolan was taken prisoner. His son Mark (aka Invincible) was also beaten and sent back to Earth to prepare for a Viltrumite invasion.

That was the job Nolan was supposed to do, until he became compromised by the love he had for his son. Episode 6, "It's Not That Simple," brings Nolan back into play in his Viltrumite captivity. While it's a brief sequence, it is...

The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 5, "This Must Come As A Shock," which premiered March 14 on Prime Video.

Prime Video debuted Invincible Season 2, Part 2 on March 14, 2024, with fans eager to see how Mark Grayson would rebuild. He got beaten hard on Thraxa, where the Viltrumites attacked and took Omni-Man away. They left Mark with Nolan's mission: prepare Earth to be enslaved.

Thankfully, Mark heals and seeks solutions for the war to come. However, Mark's personal and professional lives run into conflict with each other. In the process, Episode 5, "This Must Come As A Shock," changes quite a few arcs from the comics to streamline Mark's journey for TV.

Invincible's Thraxan Realm Has More Nuance

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Artist

Inker

Colorist

Letterer

Invincible #30-32, #34-38

Robert Kirkman

Ryan Ottley

Cliff Rathburn

Bill Crabtree

Rus Wooton

Invincible #33, #39-40

Robert Kirkman

Ryan Ottley

Ryan Ottley

Bill Crabtree

Rus Wooton

In Invincible...

Exclusive preview of If You Find This, I'm Already Dead #1, a multi-dimensional cosmic odyssey by Matt Kindt and Dan McDaid. Follow Robin, a reporter, as she survives and reports on her own in the hostile pocket universe called Terminus. Blending interstellar chaos with a seemingly run-of-the-mill heroine, this series promises thrilling storytelling and exploration of wild ideas.

Contains a preview for If You Find This, I'm Already Dead #1! Contents are for a mature audience!

Dark Horse Comics has provided Screen Rant with an exclusive preview of If You Find This, I'm Already Dead #1. This will be the first of three issues featuring several variant covers by assorted artists. It is described as a multi-dimensional cosmic odyssey.

If You Find This, I'm Already Dead #1 has the creative team of Matt Kindt, Dan McDaid, Bill Crabtree, and Jim Campbell. The series will feature covers from Brian Hurtt, Sumeyye Kesgin, and Alice Darrow.

The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 4, "It's Been A While," which premiered Nov. 24 on Prime Video. This article also contains mention of suicide.

When Prime Video dropped trailers for Invincible Season 2, it seemed like there would be a lot more action than emotional, slow-burning arcs. It would've made sense considering Season 1 ended with Omni-Man fleeing the planet after nearly beating Mark to death. This meant Earth would need the Guardians of the Globe to step up in the field. However, as Mark rebounds, he takes his time jumping back into superhero duty, rather than seeking mission after mission.

Like the Guardians, he's tempering the violence he surrounds himself with, giving the season more depth than expected. This results in a much better storyline, especially since Invincible needs time to let the Nolan betrayal sink in. The mid-season finale is a perfect mix of both sides of the coin.

The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 2, "In About Six Hours, I Lose My Virginity to a Fish," which premiered Nov. 10 on Prime Video.

As Season 2 of Invincible continues, Mark Grayson is doing his best to leave Omni-Man's betrayal behind. It hurts that he lost his father Nolan, but Mark has to find a way to let the people of Earth know he won't become an evil Viltrumite. It's why he's trying to do what he can help the planet the same way the Guardians of the Globe do.

Prime Video is adding a lot more layers to his journey by shifting up the story at key junctures. Invincible made changes in the first episode, and now, the second one follows suit. In the process, fans are getting a more complex narrative than the comics, not just for Mark but those around him.

Earth Actively Wants to Attack the Sequids

In the comics,...

Mark Grayson's Invincible suit has swiftly become a widely recognized hero costume, due to the surging popularity of the Invincible TV series, and Mark's ever-growing presence in comics featuring other fan-favorite Marvel characters, like Spider-Man. However, there's one facet of his suit that is so outlandish that not even the eternally courteous Spider-Man can resist poking fun at him.

Marvel Team-Up Vol 3 #14 – by writer Robert Kirkman, with art by Cory Walker and Bill Crabtree – finds Mark Grayson in a dimension that is not his own.

Having been transposed into the Marvel Universe, Invincible quickly forms a meaningful, if playful, bond with Spider-Man. Enough of a bond that Peter Parker feels comfortable making fun of the younger hero's outfit.

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Spider-Man Isn't Above Roasting Invincible For His Questionable Fashion Choices Close

Arriving in the Marvel Universe at...

The Marvel Universe might be brimming with iconic heroes, but as it turns out, Spider-Man's favored superhero is none other than Invincible. This selection may come as a surprise to many fans, who might have expected Iron Man, or another Avenger. Nevertheless, Mark Grayson is unique in a way no other hero is, securing his place as the beloved Webslinger's favorite superhero.

Marvel Team-Up Vol 3 #14 – by writer Robert Kirkman, with art by Cory Walker and Bill Crabtree – finds Spider-Man showing Invincible around Avengers Tower, after the two meet during a confrontation involving Doctor Octopus.

Encountering Mary Jane, Invincible assumes she is an Avenger; when Spider-Man clarifies that she is his wife, and not a team member, Mark's response truly endears him to Peter and solidifies his position as Spider-Man's favorite superhero.

Related: Spider-Man: 20 Things About Peter And Mary Jane’s Relationship That Make No Sense

Invincible Sees Spider-Man For The Hero He Is,...

There's an old saying that dictates the importance of respecting your elders; however, it appears that this adage was lost on Invincible, who holds little regard for Superman. Despite the Man of Steel's iconic legacy, Kal-El still falls short in the eyes of Mark Grayson, all due to one simple reason – and his critique isn't inaccurate; in fact, it's hilariously true.

Marvel Team-Up Vol 3 #14 – brought to life by the creative team of Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Bill Crabtree – finds the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man's path crossing with the perhaps too-candid hero, Invincible.

During their encounter, Invincible inadvertently ends up delivering a humorous critique of Superman, effectively shedding light on the one reason why he'd never be able to take the DC hero seriously.

Related: "A Couple of Dumb White Guys Made This Comic": Invincible's Creator Calls Out Original Comics for Lack of Representation

Invincible Roasts Superman For His...

A cursed production? A screening of a long-lost movie goes wrong?! The Midnite Show cover and description immediately has me thinking that this story would fit in well with Popcorn and The Monster Squad, so I'm super excited to dig into the first of four issues this October from Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Bill Crabtree, and Jim Campbell:

From the Press Release: Supernatural horror fans can scream with glee as Dark Horse Comics presents an entirely new taste of terror in The Midnite Show. The four-issue series reunites the creators of The Sixth Gun, Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, and Bill Crabtree. Joined by letterer Jim Campbell (The Great British Bump-Off), they tell the tale of a cursed movie production and the horror fans caught in the creepy creature crossover dead set on bringing their nightmares to life.

Basil Saxon is a legend among horror fans. Over fifty years ago,...