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Jim Fletcher, the award-winning creative director behind DC Uniformz, the DC Black and White statue series, and many other beloved projects, is getting ready to release an art book and trading card series with Clover Press: The Flippitoons Field Guide of Fantastical Faces! The book will be crowdfunded via Kickstarter sometime after Sdcc, but the backerkit prelaunch page is live now.

Fletcher is at San Diego Comic-Con right now with holographic sticker packs and the prototype of a brand-new mask for the frightening Frankenstein-inspired Flippitoons creatures called "Monsterian & Broot"! We're thrilled to exclusively share a video reveal of the mask, along with a quote from Jim Fletcher.

Fliipimask: A most innovative curio from The Artistic Alchemist & acclaimed Oddibiologist James Fletcher: Two distinct faces in one mask!

“Never before could one masquerade as two other creatures by means of only one mask - now that all changes. Gaze in...

Rob Liefeld is officially returning to Youngblood, his iconic Images Comics series, which helpd to define the company's groundbreaking status as an indie publishing alternative to Marvel and DC. Liefeld's work on Youngblood is widely considered some of his best, and now he is returning to his roots more than thirty years after the birth of the franchise.

In the press release announcing Liefeld's new Youngblood run, the author described the characters as his "absolute passion," suggesting that the reunion will be an emotional one. Since its inception in 1992, the Youngblood franchise has had a major impact on the comic industry, running off-and-on at Image Comics, with the last incarnation of the series concluding in 2018.

With Liefeld penning one final Deadpool story for Marvel, the resurrection of Youngblood is the latest installment on a grand culmination of the artist's influential career in comics.

Rob Liefeld Returns To Image Comics For Another Run On Youngblood,...

Clover Press' The Marvel Art Of... series continues with a volume collecting the work of Michael Turner, showcasing his impactful work for Marvel Comics during the monumental Civil War crossover event. Screen Rant is happy to announce the Kickstarter campaign for the project, which promises an exclusive 184-page hardcover book, along with stunning artwork and bonus items. The Marvel Art Of Michael Turner is a tribute to Turner's legacy as a comic book artist, whose brief but phenomenal career left a lasting impact on the industry.

Aspen Comics, Clover Press, and Marvel have announced the Kickstarter campaign for the latest collaboration in their The Marvel Art Of...series, featuring the work of illustrator Michael Turner. For many comic book fans, Marvel's Civil War was the defining crossover of a generation, and Turner's variant covers were a major part of the reading experience. Now, The Marvel Art Of Michael Turner...

Discover the iconic art of Thor and the X-Men by Russell Dauterman in "The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman" by Clover Press. Russell Dauterman's stunning artwork brought Jane Foster's Thor to life in a captivating and successful comic series. Don't miss out on exclusive pieces like a Women of Marvel puzzle and Hellfire Gala posters in the Kickstarter campaign.

Russell Dauterman's work for Marvel Comics has helped redefine the looks of iconic characters like Thor and the X-Men, and now his work is being celebrated in a new artbook by Clover Press. The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman is the latest in Clover Press' series of high-end, boutique books showcasing the artwork of some of Marvel's most talented artists. Screen Rant is proud to present an exclusive look at this amazing new collection.

Clover Press is launching a Kickstarter campaign for the hardcover coffee table book, which will feature...

Fans of the modern Marvel style are in luck: in conjunction with Marvel Entertainment, Clover Press will be releasing a new series of coffee table books entitled The Marvel Art Of David Mack and The Marvel Art Of Alex Maleev featuring art from two of the company’s most defining and exciting illustrators of the modern period. Only the first of a planned series of art books, to be called The Marvel Art Of…, these new tomes are now available for pre-order from Kickstarter. Screen Rant has an exclusive preview of what fans can expect from the catalog of two of the most cerebral artists in the history of the company, Alex Maleev and David Mack.

Set to be released as oversized boutique art books from Clover, these two compendiums will include neoclassic covers and interiors from Mack and Maleev in their signature immersive styles. Fans can also enjoy never-before-seen...

The critically acclaimed and award-winning artist Ricardo Delgado returns to the world of Dracula and Transylvania as he prepares to release The Art of Dracula of Transylvania into the world. The artist is perhaps best known for creating Age of Reptiles, a comic book series from Dark Horse Comics spanning 22 years that earned him an Eisner Award for Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition back in 1997. He's also had his fingerprints in Hollywood as he's worked in the animation and art departments for works like Men in Black, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Among his most recent works as an author and artist is Dracula of Transylvania, a now sold-out illustrated novel that puts a fresh twist on the classic Bram Stoker tale. Age of Reptiles writer Ricardo Delgado conceived this story as an 1899-era Transylvania tale where young solicitor Jonathan Harker...

Last year, renowned conceptual designer Ricardo Delgado brought a new version of Bram Stoker's classic horror story to undead life with his illustrated novel Dracula of Transylvania, which had a successful release through Clover Press. Now, Delgado is expanding his take on the iconic bloodsucker with The Art of Dracula of Transylvania, a new 200-page art book collecting more than 150 pieces of Delgado's artwork from the world Dracula of Transylvania.

With The Art of Dracula of Transylvania now having a pre-launch page on Kickstarter via Clover Press, we've been provided with exclusive artwork from the collection to share with Daily Dead readers!

You can check out the exclusive art and the official press release below, as well as a look at preview pages and some of the ghoulish goodies that will be offered to supporters of the Kickstarter campaign.

To learn more about The Art of Dracula of Transylvania,...

DC Comics has promoted Marie Javins to editor-in-chief following a restructuring at the company in August that put her as co-editor-in-chief alongside Michele R. Wells.

The move was announced Monday by Daniel Cherry III, senior vice president and general manager of DC Comics, to whom Javins will report.

“Marie intrinsically understands the power of comics and their unique ability to entertain and empower, which makes her a perfect choice to be DC’s next editor-in-chief,” said Cherry. “In addition to her many creative talents, she’s also incredibly committed to increasing access to this amazing industry by mentoring the next generation of comic book creators and helping them find their voices. I look forward to working with her in her new role.”

In August, DC Comics had a round of layoffs as WarnerMedia restructured its businesses. Former editor-in-chief Bob Harras exited the company, along with editors Brian Cunningham and Mark Doyle,...

Following corporate losses from the unleashing of the deadly 'Covid-19' virus, both 86-year old 'DC Comics' and 2-year old streaming service 'DC Universe' are being impacted by WarnerMedia's new 'realignment', with permanent layoffs being reported at both units:

"...at DC Comics, editor-in-chief Bob Harras, editors Brian Cunningham and Mark Doyle, senior VP of publishing strategy and support services Hank Kanalz, VP of marketing Jonah Weiland, and VP of global publishing initiatives and digital strategy Bobbie Chase have all exited as part of the restructuring.

"'DC Universe' employees have also been significantly impacted by the personnel reduction.

"As part of the DC staff cuts, WarnerMedia's layoffs include senior level executives at Warner Bros., including Jeffrey Schlesinger, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution.

"Ron Sanders, who served as president of Warner Bros.' worldwide theatrical distribution and home entertainment and executive vice president of international business operations,...

WarnerMedia, the entertainment giant that oversees one of Hollywood's most prolific film corporations and a host of companies in other media, has been forced to let go of hundreds of staffers amid the global lockdown crisis. One of the worst-hit companies under the WarnerMedia conglomerate is comic book powerhouse DC, according to a new report.

While Jim Lee remains the Cco at DC, sources indicate that as much as one-third of DC's editorial ranks have been handed pink slips, including editor-in-chief Bob Harris, senior VP of publishing strategy and support services Hank Kanalz, VP of marketing and creative services Jonah Weiland, VP global publishing initiatives and digital strategy Bobbie Chase, senior story editor Brian Cunningham, and executive editor Mark Doyle.

It is also being said that the layoffs have sounded the death knell for the newly launched DC Universe streaming service, and WarnerMedia has shifted its focus to HBO Max instead.

WarnerMedia laid off hundreds of workers on Monday, and one of the hardest hit divisions was DC Comics, the intellectual property foundation that much of the company’s other success was based on.

According to multiple published reports at The Hollywood Reporter, The Beat, ComicBook.com and others, Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras, Executive Editor Mark Doyle, Vice President of Global Publishing Initiatives Bobbie Chase, and Senior Story Editor Brian Cunningham were among those who lost their jobs. Doyle oversaw the successful rollout of DC’s Black Label publishing initiative, and Chase headed up DC’s extremely successful young adult graphic novel line, in case you were wondering if there was any rhyme or reason to the layoffs. Jim Lee, who until very recently held the title of publisher, will continue in his duties as Chief Creative Officer.

Harras had come under renewed scrutiny in recent months for steering the DC ship...

Warner Bros.’ DC Entertainment was one of the divisions hard hit by the companywide layoffs today.

The high-profile DC departures include Bob Harras, DC Editor-In-Chief; Hank Kanalz, SVP Publishing Strategy & Support Services; Bobbie Chase, VP, Global Publishing Initiatives & Digital Strategy; Brian Cunningham, senior story editor Deadline has confirmed. Warner Bros. is not commenting. Jim Lee remains DC Chief Creative Officer.

Also impacted is Warner Bros.’ DC Universe. Once a high-flying unit that was designed to usher Warner Bros. into the streaming world, the digital platform’s original slate has been dwindling since WarnerMedia announced the launch of HBO Max following the acquisition by AT&T. As a result, DC Universe has been focusing on its core business of DC comic book and news content for fans. The DC Comics layoffs also impacted DC Universe in its evolved function as a fandom destination.

DC Universe has only one exclusive original series,...

DC Comics and streaming service DC Universe have been impacted by parent company WarnerMedia’s corporate realignment, with layoffs at both units. But a source tells Variety that through WarnerMedia’s streamlining efforts, the DC brand will actually be expanding, with DC chief creative officer Jim Lee overseeing creative of all DC-related growth in the company.

At DC Comics, editor-in-chief Bob Harras, editors Brian Cunningham and Mark Doyle, senior VP of publishing strategy and support services Hank Kanalz, VP of marketing Jonah Weiland, and VP of global publishing initiatives and digital strategy Bobbie Chase have all exited as part of the restructuring. DC Universe employees have also been significantly impacted by the personnel reduction.

A DC spokesperson declined to comment on the layoffs.

Several of DC Universe’s original television series have in recent months found homes on other platforms, signaling a shift in the streamer’s programming. Season 2 of...

Updated with memo to staff: DC Comics has laid off seven employees including two SVPs and a VP in a restructuring move, Deadline has confirmed. The cuts represent 3% of the company’s 240-employee workforce.

Among those let go today were Svp Art Director Mark Chiarello, Svp Sales Trade Marketing John Cunningham and VP consumer marketing Eddie Scannell.

In addition to the staff cuts at the publishing arm of DC Entertainment, Pam Lifford, President of Warner Bros. Global Brands and Experiences, said that DC’s editorial unit will continue to be run by Svp & Editor in Chief Bob Harras, who adds oversight of new initiatives and global publishing, editorial scheduling, and art direction. Also, Svp Manufacturing & Operations Alison Gill will continue to run the Production & Manufacturing unit.

Lifford also unveiled a new business unit, Publishing Support Services, which encompasses all departments that support the sales, marketing and promotion of DC’s books.

This year’s Emerald City Comic Con has arrived, and DC Comics is set to kick off its Eccc programming slate with a DC Universe panel — spanning its wide array of superhero offerings — happening Thursday afternoon at the Washington State Convention Center.

In attendance: creators Justin Jordan, Marguerite Bennett, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Mitch Gerads, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, plus Hank Kanalz, DC’s Senior Vice President of Editorial Strategy & Administration, serving as moderator.

Boom! Studios, DC, and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are excited to bring together two celebrated pop culture properties in a historic comics crossover event when the talking simians of the Planet of the Apes meet the Emerald Crusaders of the Green Lantern Corps. Written by Robbie Thompson (Silk) and Justin Jordan (Green Lantern), and illustrated by Barnaby Bagenda (The Omega Men), Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern debuts February 1, 2017 as a six-issue monthly limited series. Here's what Boom! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon had to say about the crossover in a statement.

"We've been having endless amounts of fun collaborating with our friends at DC Entertainment and this new crossover only ups the ante. Both Planet of the Apes and Green Lantern boast decades of entertaining stories and dozens of fan-favorite characters. The result of crossing over these two incredible franchises is an ambitious, epic story that's brimming with one...

In 2017, we're getting both the first ever Justice League movie from DC Films and Warner Bros., as well as a brand-new Power Rangers movie reboot from Lionsgate and Saban. While these two teams of superheroes won't be meeting on the big screen anytime soon, they will team-up in a brand new comic book, also arriving in 2017. And it sounds pretty amazing.

The series is titled Justice League/Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and it's coming from DC Comics. The first issue will arrive on newsstands and in comic book stores nationwide January 2017. The crossover title is a miniseries that runs six-issues. And it will of course feature all of the characters you know and love from both properties, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

January is actually a pretty busy month for Justice League. The World's Greatest Heroes will have to battle the Suicide Squad in the second half of that crossover comic.

Some people consider the Court of Owls to be the pinnacle of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo's run on Batman. Now, their villainous creations make their animated debut in Batman vs Robin. This animated film from director Jay Oliva, is a direct sequel to last year's Son of Batman. Batman vs Robin will be released on April 14, 2015. "Beware the Court of Owls, that watches all the time..." Well, we don't know about the Court, but we're sure going to be watching this episode of DC All Access all the time since it features an exclusive clip from the upcoming "Batman vs. Robin." Plus, we look at our diverse digital first comic slate with Senior Vice President, Editorial Strategy Hank Kanalz, hear from you about your DC Comics pull lists, and give you a chance to win a signed Batman: The Court of Owls Books and Mask Set.

That’s right, Batman: Arkham Knight, the most recent installment of the blockbuster Arkham videogame series has just been announced, and we have the full length, uncut trailer in this week’s new episode. In fact, we totally understand if you don’t even read the rest of this blog because you’re already off watching it (it starts at the 4:58 mark, if you’re the get-right-to-it type). However, we do hope you’ll make a point to catch the entire episode as the new Arkham announcement is just the start of the awesomeness. We also speak with Hank Kanalz about the just-announced Infinite Crisis comic, enter the hard-hitting world of Injustice Year Two with writer Tom Taylor, and let our imaginations (and arm wrestling skills) take flight with Scribblenauts Unmasked: A Crisis of Imagination editor Alex Antone!