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Titan Comics Unleashes Kraken From Creators Shannon Eric Denton And David Hartman!: "Writer & Monster Forge founder Shannon Eric Denton, and artist David Hartman team up for an electrifying new adventure in Kraken, a brand-new original graphic novel which publishes in September 2025, from Titan Comics.

Set in alternate 1930s filled with dark magic, ancient horrors, and occult powers, Kraken will captivate fans of historical and supernatural thrillers. The graphic novel has been praised by high-profile talents including Rob Zombie who calls Kraken “an insane ripping yarn”, and acclaimed creator Phil Hester (Green Arrow) who says Kraken “packs action, romance, high adventure, horror, and just straight up weirdness into every moment.”.

After disappearing for three years, esteemed adventurer Kraken returns to reality in search of allies to stop an evil sorceress from unleashing a horde of eldritch monsters on the world. Armed with a pistol and supernatural tentacles, the Kraken is loose!

Green Arrow may have started out as little more than a Batman copycat, but new series writer Chris Condon has found the perfect way to differentiate the Emerald Archer from the Dark Knight. Both characters are rich playboys who moonlight as costumed crime-fighters with high-tech gadgets, but their individual personalities couldn’t be any more different.

In an interview with Aipt Comics, Condon talks about the approach to the character in his new Green Arrow series. “I think he’s always kind of been a little bit more of a radical,” Condon says of Oliver Queen, explaining, “just in terms of what he does and how he does things.”

Condon goes on to explain how the revamp of the character by Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams informed everything that came after it, with Ollie’s personality as a rabble-rouser remaining intact throughout the decades:

That kind of goes back to...

It’s hard to believe that 2024 has passed and another year of DC Comics is in the books. From starting off with the wildness of the “Beast World” crossover to the earth-shattering creation of the Absolute Universe, 2024 was chock-full of amazing moments.

But even among all the great storylines, some single issues are just so great they can’t help but stand out from the pack. Whether they were a one-off special or the beginning or even end of another story, the following ten issues are the ones that truly went above and beyond and made DC Comics’ year.

Batgirl #1 Brought Cassandra Cain Back Into the Spotlight Created by: Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa

Cassandra Cain fans finally got what they’ve been craving thanks to a brand-new series from Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa. The creative team wastes absolutely no time with their debut issue and gives readers everything...

After delivering horror to the holiday season this month with the Creepshow 2024 Holiday Special, Skybound and Image Comics will usher in the new year in scary style with Creepshow Vol. 3 #5, featuring a killer camping tale by writer Ed Brisson and artist Kael Ngu and a haunted house story by writer Kami Garcia and artist Isaac Goodhart, all tied together with coloring by Miquel Muerto and lettering by Pat Brosseau.

Before Creepshow Vol. 3 #5 lurks onto shelves beginning January 22nd, we have a look at perilous preview pages from the anticipated issue as well as the delectably deadly main cover art by Martín Morazzo & Chris O’Halloran and the amazing variant covers by Kael Ngu and Steve Beach, respectively. Below, you can check out the cover art, preview pages, and press release with additional details:

Press Release: Los Angeles — Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed covers and interior pages from Creepshow Vol. 3 #5, the...

Warning! Spoilers for Green Arrow #18!Green Arrow has an iconic costume - one of the best in superhero comics - but how he keeps his identity secret has never really made much sense. While Green Arrow often wears a hood or a classic domino mask, the lower half of his face is completely exposed. While this isn't an issue for characters like Batman, Ollie has a distinctive beard that has always made hiding his identity hard, but his newest costume fixed this problem.

After working with Amanda Waller, Green Arrow is back in his city and doing his best to protect the people he cares about. This return also comes with a brand-new costume, and it's a fantastic update to his iconic look. Not only does Ollie have a cool cloak now, but most importantly, he's wearing a face mask that completely obscures his iconic blond beard, as seen in Green Arrow #18 by Chris Condon,...

After introducing readers to the Christmas Man and other festive frights last winter in the Creepshow Holiday Special 2023, Skybound and Image Comics are embracing the spooky spirit of the holiday season once again this December with the Creepshow 2024 Holiday Special, and we have a look at the chilling cover art, story details, and roster of all-star talent for the sinister stocking stuffer before it comes down the chimney on December 18th!

Previous Press Release: Los Angeles — We proudly present a holiday special of petrifying proportions! Today Skybound and Image Comics announced the creative talent behind the Creepshow 2024 Holiday Special. The all-new one-shot of the Eisner Award nominated comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment will hit comic book shops on December 18, 2024.

Brian Witten is overseeing on behalf of Nicotero’s Monster Agency Productions.

Creepshow is here to make sure...

Controversial EC Comics, which warped young minds with tales of horror and suspense and spawned spinoffs in film and TV, has returned with original stories in a new anthology series.

Oni Press has licensed the EC Comics banner and last month released its first issue, Epitaphs From the Abyss. The second, Cruel Universe, arrives this month with a focus on science fiction stories.

The EC Comics brand has a fabled history.

EC Comics stopped publishing all but its humor magazine, Mad, in 1956 because of government censorship pressures and accusations of fomenting juvenile delinquency. As a result, the Comics Code Authority was created to regulate the industry.

The new series is a partnership between Oni Press and the family of William M. Gaines, the original publisher of EC Comics, who died in1992.

EC Comics brought the world series like Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science. 

Epitaphs from the Abyss #1 has stories by Brian Azzarello,...

Some very exciting news coming out of Oni Press and the new EC Comics is that not one, or two, but... three all-new horror hosts will be making their first full appearance on the Epitaphs From The Abyss #1 Horror Host variant cover. We have the official press release with all of the details, and a look at the designs and jaw-dropping cover from Dusting Weaver:

Just As Every Coffin Needs A Corpse, So Too Does Every Story Need A Storyteller! Fortunately, This Terrifying Trio Has You Handled On All Counts . . . Just one month away from the long-awaited resurrection of the infamous and influential EC Comics in the pages of Epitaphs From The Abyss #1, Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997 – is proud to unveil the first look at EC’s all-new, never-before-seen, dead-and-not-getting-better-anytime-soon trio of horror hosts . . . Meet EC’s all-new masters of menace: The Grave-Digger,...

The Justice League must seek refuge with Wonder Woman's Amazon sisters after a devastating attack on the Fortress of Solitude. Absolute Power's September tie-ins promise major twists and development for DC heroes, with almost nowhere to hide. The event involves the entire Dcu, not just the Justice League, including new one-shots like Absolute Power: Super Son #1.

After an explosive first two rounds, Absolute Power's third month will put the Justice League on the run from their powerful new enemies. DC's major summer event continues in September 2024 with a major development in the main title as well as thrilling tie-in series and issues to satisfy fans of all kinds of characters. Read on for Screen Rant's full reading order for Absolute Power's third wave.

Absolute Power #3 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora arrives September 4th, marking a serious turn for the Justice League's resistance team. DC...

Green Arrow brings his family together to defeat Merlyn, showing the importance of family bonds. Amanda Waller and Merlyn manipulated Team Arrow, but Green Arrow finds a way to reunite them. Unity among Team Arrow is crucial as they prepare to face upcoming challenges in the DC Universe.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Green Arrow #12!As great as the Bat-Family is, another team of heroes has just reunited for the first time in years. After Green Arrow went missing, Team Arrow searched high and low to find him, but fate seemed to keep the team at a distance.

But it wasn't fate that was keeping Oliver Queen and his family apart. It was actually Amanda Waller and Green Arrow's nemesis Merlyn. Through manipulation and powerful tech, Green Arrow's family has been fractured. But now the team is finally coming back together, a good omen for the dark days ahead in the DC Universe.

The Hulk's evolution in the Marvel Comics universe includes variations like the Immortal Hulk and Maestro, making him one of the most powerful beings. Professor Hulk's integration of brains and brawn showcases a combination of strength, smarts, and potential, setting the stage for versions like the Hulk in Avengers: Endgame. Blue Hulk, powered by Captain Universe, reaches the height of Hulk power with flight, matter manipulation, and energy control, mastering the universe itself.

The Hulk counts among the most powerful characters in the MCU, but there are a wide variety of versions of the character in Marvel Comics that haven't yet been seen onscreen. Some possess more power than others, with a few like The Immortal Hulk arguably ranking among the most powerful beings in the entire Marvel Universe.

The Hulk continues to evolve since his debut in The Incredible Hulk #1 in 1962, not only changing colors several times but...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Green Arrow #11!

Green Arrow's origins are intertwined with his greatest enemy, Malcolm Merlyn. Merlyn trained Oliver Queen in archery, leading to a deep-seated rivalry. Merlyn's desire to pass on his legacy to Ollie adds new depth to their ongoing conflict.

Green Arrow is one of the greatest archers in the DC Universe, and it seems that DC just revealed a major link between his years of archery training and his greatest enemy. While Malcolm Merlyn has always been one of Oliver's biggest rivals, it seems that once upon a time, Merlyn was also one of Oliver's first teachers.

The surprising history between Green Arrow and Merlyn is revealed in Green Arrow #11 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, and Phil Hester. This story reveals that Merlyn had a major hand in teaching Oliver Queen about archery after Ollie returned from Starfish Island. This completely recontextualizes the rivalry...

Green Arrow's family holds the key to stopping Amanda Waller's evil plans to take control of Earth. Waller is using Amazos to strip heroes of powers, making Green Arrow question his loyalty. Green Arrow faces a tough decision as he must choose between his family and his allegiance to Amanda Waller.

One surprising family group could be the Justice League's only hope of defeating an entire army of evil Amazos. Absolute Power is on the horizon and the DC Universe is about to undergo some seriously trying events.

Amanda Waller is out to seize control of the Earth and to ensure she has her way, she's teamed up with Failsafe and the Brainiac Queen to form a Trinity of Evil. As DC Comics gives fans a look at the first wave of Absolute Power in July, the publisher is also revealing which Justice League family could be the Earth's last line of defense.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Green Arrow #11!

Green Arrow traps Merlyn in his own traumatic origin, strengthening his skills. Merlyn is left isolated in a future world, forced to hunt and survive like Ollie did. Merlyn's training now equals Green Arrow's after facing the same life-threatening scenario.

Green Arrow learned all of his archery skills when he was trapped on Starfish Island. It was here that he learned to be a hero and how to defend himself. It was a major traumatic experience, and now, he's accidentally forced his worst enemy, Malcolm Merlyn, to go through a very similar trauma.

Green Arrow #11 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, and Phil Hester reveals that Oliver Queen accidentally traps his worst enemy in a version of his very own trauma. After Green Arrow has one final shoot out with Merlyn, Green Arrow manages to escape and abandons Merlyn in the future. With no other...

In a preview for Green Arrow #11, Ollie and the Arrow Family take on holographic duplicates of the Justice League. During the fight, Green Arrow shows off the skills needed to be an effective leader for the Justice League. Green Arrow led the Justice League once before, and has proven he what it takes to succeed.

Warning: contains potential spoilers for Green Arrow #11!

For a brief period, Green Arrow led the Justice League, and his recent fight with holographic versions of them proves he was born to be the leader. In a preview for Green Arrow #11, the Emerald Archer and the Arrow Family take on duplicates of the Justice League while trying to retrieve a special mask. Ollie’s leadership during the conflict demonstrates his leadership prowess once again.

DC Comics shared a preview for Green Arrow #11 with Aipt. The book will be written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Sean Izaakse,...

Green Arrow's nemesis Onomatopoeia kills him, but he later reveals that he is alive and impersonating the assassin to investigate why Brick sent him. Brick confesses that Arsenal is working for Amanda Waller and is helping her take down superheroes, a shocking revelation for Green Arrow. Green Arrow is determined to save Arsenal and stop Waller, possibly striking a deal with her to free his teammate and exact revenge for keeping him separated from his family.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Green Arrow #8!One former member of the Justice League is moving on from his allies to team up with Amanda Waller in her latest mission. Waller is on a mission to rid the world of superhumans and thanks to a shocking turn, she's going to be able to see her mission come to completion.

In Green Arrow #8 by Joshua Williamson and Phil Hester, Green Arrow has just been killed by his nemesis Onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia, one of the most brutal villains Green Arrow has ever faced, has returned in the most recent Green Arrow, in a storyline that directly parallels his initial appearance. The return of Onomatopoeia marks a major shift in the trajectory of Green Arrow's storyline, and appears set to push Connor Hawke, Oliver Queen's son, to the next evolution in his hero career. The connections betweenOnomatopoeia's appearance in Green Arrow #8 and the villains debut in Kevin Smith's influential Green Arrow run from the early 2000s brings an iconic story full circle.

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Green Arrow #8!

DC has just given one of the most iconic Green Arrow storylines a major twist, as Onomatopoeia, one of the most brutal villains Oliver Queen has ever faced, returns in shocking fashion. The latest Arrow-Onomatopoeia showdown is a remix of their very first encounter – except in a stunning turn, Oliver did not survive this time.

In Green Arrow #8, a member of the Justice League is killed by the villain Onomatopoeia. Oliver Queen, also known as Green Arrow, is shot multiple times in the chest, while his son Connor Hawke survives. Connor seeks answers about Oliver's fate from the Legion of Super-Heroes, who have foretold Oliver's heroic death protecting his family.

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Green Arrow #8!In an unexpected twist, a member of the Justice League has just been killed. DC’s biggest icons are facing the most arduous battles of their lives and any of them could go at any second. But one classic League member’s life has come to an end as a villain finally claims his life.

In a preview for Green Arrow #8 by Joshua Williamson and Phil Hester, Green Arrow Connor Hawke has just fought off an attack by Onomatopoeia. While Hawke managed to make it out alive,...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Green Arrow #6!

Green Arrow discovers he was technically fired from the Justice League after being lost in time and space. Following the events of Dark Crisis, the Justice League officially disbanded without Green Arrow's knowledge. Green Arrow replaces the disbanded Justice League with his family, as the DC Universe sees a lot of change.

Despite his important role in the Justice League, Green Arrow just found out that he was technically fired. The League often has a rotating cast of characters, but Oliver Queen is a staple as Green Arrow — the character with the strongest connection to the everyday people of Earth. All of that has changed after his latest crisis, both personal and cosmic.

Ever since the events of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow has been lost across time and space. His family, which includes fellow Justice League hero Black Canary, has been...

After unwrapping festive frights this month with Creepshow Holiday Special 2023 #1 and Creepshow Vol. 2 #4, Skybound and Cartel Entertainment will ring in the new year with more essential scares when Creepshow Vol. 2 #5 hits comic shop shelves on January 17th, and we have a look at preview pages from the pair of perilous stories featured in the final installment of Creepshow's second volume: Saladin Ahmed and Artyom Topilin's "Burning Ambition" and "Keep It Fed" by Db Andry, Tim Daniel, and Matthew Roberts.

You can check out the preview pages, chilling cover art, and the previous press release with additional details below, and to learn more about Creepshow Vol. 2 #5, be sure to visit Skybound's official website!

Press Release: Los Angeles 11/30/2023 — Today Skybound unveiled a horrifying first look at Creepshow Vol. 2 #5, the finale of the second volume of the smash-hit comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment.

DC Comics is at it again, and this time they’re going bananas with a unique twist. March 2024 is going to be more exciting than ever with the release of DC’s ‘Ape-ril Special’. Yes, you read that right! DC is celebrating our closest animal relatives in an all-ape extravaganza, perfectly timed just before Ape-ril Fools Day.

The special comic book, packed with 48 pages of adventure, is set to hit the shelves on March 19th. It’s an invitation to join in on an ape-ic journey, a nod to DC’s rich history with these fascinating creatures. But there’s more! Along with the main cover by Dan Mora, DC is also releasing a ‘Banana Scent’ variant cover by Hayden Sherman and another variant by Bernard Chang. Imagine that – a comic book that smells like bananas!

The story is all about filling the void left by Gorilla Grodd’s absence.

You may be familiar with Santa Claus, but do you know about Christmas Man? Daniel Kraus and Jonathan Wayshak introduce readers to a new festively frightful figure in Creepshow Holiday Special 2023 #1, an upcoming anthology comic from Skybound and Cartel Entertainment. Ahead of the one-shot's December 6th release (just in time for stocking stuffer season), we have a look at Skybound's preview pages from Creepshow Holiday Special 2023 #1, giving readers a chance to unwrap the holiday horrors of Kraus and Wayshak's "Christmas Man" as well as the seasonal scares of present stealing gone horribly wrong in James Asmus and Letizia Cadonici's "Package Thieves."

Below, you can check out the preview pages and the previous press release with additional details on this new one-shot anthology. To learn more about Creepshow Holiday Special 2023 #1, be sure to visit Skybound's official website!

Previous Press Release: Today Skybound announced the Creepshow Holiday Special #1. The all-new one shot...

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Green Arrow #5!

Green Arrow faces himself in a time-traveling confrontation, forcing him to confront his self-hatred and past mistakes. Displaced versions of Green Arrow from different periods of time appear, leading to an epic all-out brawl. By facing his own flaws and mistakes, Green Arrow has the opportunity to become a better man and reunite with his family.

In Green Arrow's quest to save his family, he ends up having to face himself — quite literally, thanks to time travel. Oliver Queen hasn't always been proud of the things he's done: from abandoning his son to cheating on the love of his life, he's experience a ton of self-hatred. Now it seems he can finally work that out when he has to fight an entire army of Green Arrows displaced throughout time.

This shocking confrontation takes place in Green Arrow #5 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Phil Hester,...

Green Arrow's tragic origin on a deserted island has become a place of refuge and reflection for him, unlike Batman's Crime Alley. Green Arrow has discreetly returned to the island multiple times to clear his head and has come to see the good in it. Green Arrow's revelation about the island signifies his growth and development as a character, contrasting with Batman's unresolved trauma in Crime Alley.

Warning: contains spoilers for Green Arrow #5!Unlike Batman, Green Arrow’s tragic backstory has a secret upside. Both heroes’ lives have been marked with multiple tragedies, including their origins. Batman watched helplessly as his parents were murdered, and Green Arrow spent years marooned on an island. Green Arrow has long had a conflicted relationship with the island, but in Green Arrow #5, he clarifies his stance on it, making a surprising revelation along the way.

Green Arrow #5 is written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Sean Izaakse,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Green Arrow #5!Batman and Green Arrow have had a friendly rivalry for years, often exacerbated by Green Arrow seemingly copying many aspects of Batman's tactics. While the characters are distinct now, Green Arrow originally hewed close to Batman's style, with an Arrowcave base and riding around town in an Arrowcar. Now, Green Arrow has finally outdone Batman.

Green Arrow's surprising advantage over Batman is shown in Green Arrow #5 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Romulo Fajardo Jr and Troy Peteri. While trying to escape from a group of criminals, Green Arrow and his older self are driving right towards a cliff... when the Arrowcar suddenly launches itself into the air.

The Batmobile can do a lot of things, but Bruce Wayne's ride has never reliably been able to fly - for that, he needs his far larger Batwing aircraft.

Related: Batman Finally Settles...

Warning! Preview pages for Green Arrow #5 ahead!Even Green Arrow has come around to the idea that one of his most well-known weapons wasn't as cool as he thought. After traveling through time and space, Oliver Queen has come face-to-face with an older version of himself. And the elder Green Arrow has lived to regret his younger self's notorious Boxing Glove Arrow.

Green Arrow was separated from his closest loved ones after the events of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths and since then, Oliver has been all over the place. Most recently, he wound up in the future with Roy Harper's daughter Lian, where he discovered a recording that revealed Team Arrow uniting would cause a great disaster that leaves billions dead.

Verifying this story was a variant of Hal Jordan's villainous form Parallax, who claimed that Oliver would come to him asking to borrow temporal power to...

DC's Green Arrow is known for his various trick arrows, but one arrow in particular has remained controversial among some readers, who deem it too silly. Recently, famed Green Arrow artist Phil Hester mounted a defense for the divisive boxing glove arrow, relating how he thinks it’s an essential part of the character.

Appearing at the Dragon Con 2023 panel “Green Arrow: A Look Back at the Hester & Parks Era,” Phil Hester discussed bringing back the boxing glove arrow he and Kevin Smith re-introduced in their Green Arrow run.

“We wanted to bring back trick arrows,” Hester said, before discussing their reasoning: “The boxing glove arrow was a reminder of what Green Arrow should be. It should be fun.”

Related: Green Arrow's Past Selves (& Costumes) Return to Haunt Him in Chilling Art

Green Arrow Uses The Boxing Glove Arrow In “Quiver”

Working with Kevin Smith, Phil Hester and Ande Parks...

Creepshow #1 starts off strong with two powerful and unsettling tales that take readers to a wonderfully dark place. The anthology series pays homage to horror comics of the 1950s and features a murderers' row of creative talents. The stories in Creepshow #1 not only provide creepy entertainment but also touch on significant themes such as the abortion debate and the impact of grief and loss.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Creepshow #1!Get ready horror fans, because Skybound's spine-tingling series Creepshow is back for another round of perturbing stories. The new volume's first issue starts off strong with two powerful tales that take readers to a wonderfully dark place.

Creepshow started out as a movie that was directed by acclaimed horror director George A. Romero and written by icon of terror, Stephen King. The movie was an anthology series and was created as an homage to the horror comics of the 1950s. Creepshow...

Back in 2020, viewers got to unwrap holiday horrors when A Creepshow Holiday Special made its streaming debut on Shudder, and this winter, The Creep will have more festive frights lurking under the tree in the Creepshow Holiday Special #1, a new one-shot anthology comic from Skybound and Cartel Entertainment.

Featuring “The Christmas Man” by Daniel Kraus and Jonathan Wayshak and “Package Thief” by James Asmus and Letizia Cadonici, Creepshow Holiday Special #1 will be released in comic shops on December 6th, and we have a look at the full release details and cover art!

Press Release: Los Angeles 09/07/2023 — Today Skybound announced the Creepshow Holiday Special #1. The all-new one shot from the hugely popular comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment will hit comic book stores December 6, 2023.

We proudly present a holiday special of petrifying proportions—Creepshow is here to put fear in your cheer!

Last year, Skybound launched a comic book series inspired by Creepshow franchise that George A. Romero and Stephen King began with the 1982 film Creepshow (watch it Here) and the 1987 sequel Creepshow 2 (watch that one Here). Volume 1 consisted of five issues that have since been collected in a trade paperback. Volume 2 will also consist of five issues and will start reaching store shelve soon – and in the midst of the Volume 2 release, there will also be a one-shot Creepshow Holiday Special comic book!

Skybound announced that Creepshow Holiday Special #1 will reach comic book stores on December 6th. Here’s the information:

We proudly present a holiday special of petrifying proportions—Creepshow is here to put fear in your cheer! First, you’ve heard of Santa, you’ve heard of Krampus, but have you ever heard of “The Christmas Man”? Witness the birth of a new horrifying holiday classic from Daniel...

The “Creepshow” franchise is headed back into the world of comics with Creepshow Holiday Special #1, announced by Skybound today. The all-new one shot from the hugely popular comic book anthology, based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment, will hit comic book stores December 6, 2023.

Here’s what you can expect from the Creepshow Holiday Special…

First, you’ve heard of Santa, you’ve heard of Krampus, but have you ever heard of “The Christmas Man”? Witness the birth of a new horrifying holiday classic from Daniel “Don’t Call Me Santa” Kraus and jolly Jonathan Wayshak! Then, jingling James Asmus and lively Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter) deliver a cautionary tale about stealing the wrong parcel in “Package Thief.”

In addition to the main cover by Guillem March, Creepshow Holiday Special #1 comes with an impressive lineup of variant covers, including a cover by...

In the 1990s, Marvel commissioned a series of artists to reconceptualize some of its most well-known heroes – as well as some of its more overlooked, including the original Human Torch. One of the publisher's oldest characters, the pre-Fantastic Four Human Torch was reimagined as part of Marvel's Timeslip initiative, turning the character into a bringer of fiery vengeance.

Artist Phil Hester was commissioned to redesign the original Human Torch, which he did by taking the character all the way back to his Golden Age roots.

This version of the Human Torch, unlike his Earth- 616 counterpart, was designed to catch on fire, as a way of bringing fiery retribution to the Nazis.

Related: Human Torch vs Ghost Rider Permanently Settles Who's More Powerful

The Golden Age Human Torch Was A Unique Character

Timeslip ran as a series of two-page spreads in Marvel Vision magazine during the 1990s. Phil Hester's Human...

Filmmaker and comics writer Kevin Smith is auctioning off his entire collection of original comic art. Smith has curated quite the cache of pages and covers from titles including Batman, Preacher, and Sandman. The majority of the work in the collection comes from books that Smith wrote himself, such as his highly acclaimed reboots of Daredevil and Green Arrow.

The online auction is being held on September 27, and will be directed by Bodnars Auctions. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Kubert School's scholarship fund. The school was founded by legendary cartoonist Joe Kubert, and teaches students cartooning and graphic art. The sale of Smith's art collection will help to support the comic artists of the future.

Related: Kevin Smith's Movie Heroes Collide in New Quick Stops Comic Series (Exclusive)

Frank Miller's Daredevil #161 Is The Featured Piece Of Smith's Auction

Smith has recently moved from Los...

Green Arrow faces a challenge as multiple versions of himself from different timelines fight to return home, putting his loved ones in danger. Oliver must confront his past mistakes and prove that he has grown and changed in order to have a chance at returning home. Fans can read the upcoming Green Arrow #5 to see how Oliver battles his own worst enemy - himself - and if he can overcome his past to move forward.

The numerous looks of Green Arrow have come back, but not in the way that Oliver Queen wished. A cover for an upcoming comic sees the Emerald Archer plagued by various looks of his over the years.

The month of October has a lot of interesting stories for DC fans. Among the solicitations for DC Comics’ offerings for the autumn month is the ambitious new crossover Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, not to mention...

The Joker has been captured time and again by Batman, but many fans — and even other DC characters — have asked why Batman doesn't just kill Joker to be done with it. Green Arrow already answered this question a long time ago.

Gotham City is one of the most dangerous cities in the DC Universe, and one of the biggest reasons for that danger is the Joker. Joker has a body count in the hundreds at the very least, and every time he shows up it's a near-apocalyptic event for the city and its many vigilantes. This violence has led some fans and other DC icons — including, famously, Red Hood — to ask why Batman doesn't just kill the Joker. While Joker has been defeated and captured dozens upon dozens of times, he always returns, and he seems to be getting worse as time goes on. But instead of permanently ridding the world of this menace,...

One of the most unsettling foes ever encountered by Batman is coming to life in a brilliant cosplay session. One talented cosplayer pays tribute to Onomatopoeia, a villain that did the impossible and get a win over the Dark Knight.

Batman has gone up against a number of strange foes, but few are as bizarre as Onomatopoeia. The villain first appeared in Green Arrow #12 by Kevin Smith and Phil Hester and is known for his unique gimmick. Onomatopoeia has a tendency to speak the sound effects of various things going on around him. In addition to his unusual idiosyncrasies, Onomatopoeia is a serial killer that specifically targets street-level vigilantes like Green Arrow or Batman. The character was prominently featured in the miniseries Batman: The Widening Gyre, which saw Onomatopoeia gain Batman's trust by disguising himself as another vigilante.

Batman's Creepiest Rogue Comes to Life in Terrifying Cosplay View this...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Gotham City: Year One #6!Gotham's first Batman has a history that casts an incredibly dark shadow over the good work done by Bruce Wayne. Thanks to Richard Wayne, Batman's ancestor, the Dark Knight's legacy was destroyed before it began.

In Gotham City: Year One #6 by Tom King and Phil Hester, Gotham City is falling to pieces over the death of Helen Wayne, the daughter of Richard and Constance Wayne. But Slam Bradley knows that the Waynes aren't the innocent, grieving family they've presented themselves as. Slam fights his way into Wayne Manor, where he confronts Richard and Constance, revealing that Richard conspired to kidnap his daughter. Constance admits that she's well aware of Richard's betrayal. Some time ago, Constance discovered that her husband was having numerous affairs and hiding the evidence in a bat-filled cavern underneath Wayne Manor. Constance says she knew Richard kidnapped...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Gotham City: Year One #6!The Joker's origins have ties to his beloved Batman, but not in the way he would think. The dark history of the Wayne family ultimately led to the creation of the DC Universe's most infamous villain.

In Gotham City: Year One #6 by Tom King and Phil Hester, Gotham City is imploding after the death of Helen Wayne, the daughter of Bruce's grandparents, Richard and Constance. Slam Bradley makes his way to Wayne Manor, where he reveals that Richard was actually the 'Bat-Man' behind Helen's kidnapping. After an intense confrontation between Slam and Richard, Constance shoots her husband dead. Despite the tragedy and violence caused by Helen's death, Constance plans to rebuild and improve the city. She even takes the lead on the construction of Wayne Enterprises' latest development, Wayne Chemical Processing. Though Constance believes the factory will lead to a bold,...

Warning: Spoilers for Gotham City: Year One #6Batman's Batcave has long been one of the most iconic locations in DC canon. Over the years, the Dark Knight's base of operations has had many looks and purposes. DC's latest addition to the Batcave's origin, however, gives this iconic headquarters a history so dark that it paints Batman's lair in an entirely new light.

Gotham City: Year One #6 by Tom King, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, Jordie Bellaire, and Clayton Cowles shows the conclusion of Slam Bradley's investigation into the case of the stolen Wayne baby, Helen. In the issue, Slam confronts Constance and Richard Wayne about their roles in the abduction and accidental death of the Princess of Gotham, as well as the subsequent cover-up. Here, Constance reveals that, during her pregnancy, she stumbled into what would one day be the Batcave. At the time, Richard used the location for a...

Warning: The following contains Spoilers for the Superman and Lois season 3 premiere.The premiere episode of Superman and Lois season 3 featured the surprising appearance of the Green Arrow villain Onomatopoeia, who never appeared on Arrow or in any Arrowverse series. Superman and Lois season 3 already promised to be full of villains, featuring its versions of popular Superman adversaries Lex Luthor and Intergang leader Bruno Mannheim. This made the introduction of Onomatopoeia all the more surprising, particularly given the way the character was changed from the comics to make them a more formidable threat.

Superman and Lois season 3, episode 1, "Closer," also brought back the villain Atom-Man, who was one of the first supervillains Superman ever faced. Atom-Man had been upgraded considerably, however, now possessing real superpowers in addition to his power armor. Atom-Man was seemingly gunned down before he had a chance to finish Superman off, but a quick scan with...

Filmmaker Kevin Smith responds to one of his DC Comics characters appearing in Superman & Lois season 3. While The CW is a few superheroes shows short this year, the DC TV franchise is still going forward. Superman & Lois is finally back as season 3 premiered this week, taking place a few weeks after season 2. The season 3 premiere wasted no time getting into its next arc. One of the new players that arrived was DC Comics' Onomatopoeia, who is a seldom-seen Green Arrow villain in DC Comics. The character, who made his debut in the DC in 2002, was created by Smith during his Green Arrow run.

Following the airing of the Superman & Lois season 3 premiere, Smith has responded to his character showing up. In a new interview with Comic Book, Smith got to give his reaction to the Arrowverse drama using Onomatopoeia in live-action. For Smith, it was a surprise that Superman & Lois was introducing Onomatopoeia.

There is no question Batman has some of the darkest villains in the entire DC Universe, and ones mostly if not completely focused on defying, outsmarting, or destroying him. But Batman's smartest villain, Riddler, has made it known that he specifically hates Green Arrow far more than the Dark Knight.

Green Arrow has his own host of criminals he's had to deal with while protecting Star City, the likes of Malcolm Merlyn, Brick, Onomatopoeia, and plenty of others. And conversely, Batman's own iconic rogues gallery of villains have aimed higher than domination of Gotham City alone. Some have gone farther in branching out--like Joker currently traveling America, causing chaos on a far larger scales. But it's something else for Riddler, who did fight Green Arrow a handful of times, amounting to more than enough to leave Riddler with a lasting hate for the arrow-shooting Justice Leaguer.

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Warning! Spoilers ahead for Gotham City: Year One #4!The secret history of Crime Alley puts a darker spin on the renowned origin of Batman. Gotham City: Year One #4 reveals what gave the iconic location it's nickname and what that means for the Dark Knight.

In many ways, it's the place that Batman was truly born. On a night that was meant to be a fun outing for the Wayne family, tragedy struck when Thomas and Martha took their son Bruce cut through an alley after leaving the Monarch Theatre. There, they were confronted by the small-time hoodlum Joe Chill who killed the Waynes and left Bruce an orphan. That night would haunt Bruce for the rest of his life, inspiring him to travel the world and gain the abilities he'd need to become the ultimate protector of Gotham. Since that awful night, Crime Alley is regarded as one of the...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Gotham City: Year One #4The city of Gotham has suffered for years, and it seems that may be because of DC's very first hero. Gotham City: Year One #4 reveals how hardboiled detective Slam Bradley inadvertently put Batman's beloved city on a road to hell.

There are few locations in the DC Universe that are as miserable as Gotham. The city is not only overrun with crime, it's also home to some of the most sinister villains to ever put on a costume. The city's only saving grace from the evil forces that haunt it are the city's Dark Knight and the Bat-Family, though even they can only do so much against rogues like Joker and Two-Face. But the problems Gotham face go back to even before Batman was on the scene, with organized crime putting fear into every good-natured citizen unfortunate enough to live in the dark metropolis.

As one of the few non-powered superheroes to make it onto the Justice League, Green Arrow is without a doubt one of the best heroes in the DC Universe, but the very instincts that earned him a spot on the League also make him a terrible lover.

Green Arrow has had many love interests over this time in comics, but none is more famous than Black Canary. Oliver Queen and Dinah Drake's relationship has been almost as iconic as that of Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Additionally, Oliver has saved the universe plenty of times himself, recently being the one to help rally the Justice League to fight back against Pariah's forces in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. That's not to mention the fact Green Arrow also has the most important job in the Justice League by protecting the other members' identities. But despite all of this, his instincts...

Even Batman knows that a fellow Justice League hero has ripped off his persona, as The Dark Knight once called out Green Arrow to his face. In a hilarious moment between the two DC Comics heroes, Batman questions whether Oliver Queen has ever had an original thought in his head after he mentions the Emerald Archer's former vehicle, home base, and plane all stole one of his most iconic signature naming trademarks.

In Green Arrow #5 (2001) by Kevin Smith, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Sean Konot, and Guy Major from DC Comics, Batman investigates the mysterious return of Green Arrow, who has come back to life after previously dramatically dying in the Zero Hour crisis. In order to prove that he's the real Oliver Queen, Green Arrow suggests to Batman they visit his old stomping grounds. However, with Queen's memory essentially stuck ten years in the past, he makes references to his "Arrow-Plane,...

Green Arrow and Black Canary's relationship is every bit as iconic as Superman and Lois Lane, but when it came time for their wedding, it seems not a single person in the superhero community believed that their marriage would last.

Dinah and Oliver's relationship has lasted for decades at this point, and while they've certainly had their ups and downs, there's no doubt that they belong together and love each other deeply. Despite Oliver and Dinah being destined to be together, as shown when Green Arrow and Black Canary met their daughter from the future, their relationship has its fair share of detractors within the DC Universe.

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Readers were shown exactly what the superhero community think of Green Arrow and Black Canary's relationship way back in the Green Arrow/Black Canary: Wedding Special by Judd Winick and Amanda Conner.

When it comes to deciding who the scariest hero in DC Comics is, most fans would answer Batman, but really it's Green Arrow. Bruce Wayne has built his entire crime-fighting reputation on being terrifying to the criminals he fights, but when it comes down to it, Oliver Queen is actually way scarier.

The DC Universe can be a rather terrifying place, with literal Gods of Evil lurking beyond the reaches of space, and an entire array of alien races of varying degrees of benevolence. In some universes, there are horrifying zombie viruses running rampage while in other universes, the heroes of the world turn out to be their worst villains. Despite how terrifying the greater scope of the universe is, street-level heroes can be just as scary. It's already known that Batman will go to insane lengths to scare villains, but at the end of the day, he is mostly just scaring them.

The Justice League is full of heavy hitters, from an Amazonian princess to an alien with godlike powers, to a Dark Knight, yet surprisingly the most important Justice League member of all is actually just a man with a bow, Green Arrow.

Time after time, the Justice League has been able to fight back super villains and literal tides of darkness trying to destroy either the world or all reality itself. It's clear that every member of the Justice League has an important job to do. Superman is the muscle and global protector, Green Lantern helps with relations with alien races and is a protector on a galactic level, and Batman is the planner. This isn't even to mention Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, or the Flash. Everyone has a role to play, and they do it well, which is why it's so surprising that the most important job of all...

Contains Spoilers For Gotham City: Year One #2!Gotham City has often been a portrait of misery, crime-ridden and destitute, and one series is revealing just how involved Batman was in making it that way. The city wasn’t always a hellhole, but the actions of the mysterious "Bat-Man" might change it for the worse forever.

Nothing is more emblematic of Gotham City’s ruin than the deaths of Thomas and Martha Wayne, victims of circumstance. There’s always been an implicit feeling in Batman comics that his parent's death were the straw that broke the camel’s back in cementing Gotham’s horrible reputation, and it was certainly the moment that Bruce Wayne was forced to grow up. However, the newly released Gotham City: Year One paints a picture of a different Gotham, approximately fifty years ago. The city is still rain-drenched, but crime is down, at least for now.