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On Sunday March 23 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Snapped: Killer Couples!

Laura Martin and Robert Quinn Season 18 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Snapped: Killer Couples,” titled “Laura Martin and Robert Quinn,” promises to deliver a gripping story filled with suspense and intrigue. Set to air on Oxygen, this episode dives into the unsettling case of a missing truck driver whose body is discovered in a secluded creek just months before his planned retirement. The circumstances surrounding the case raise many questions, and the investigation takes unexpected turns.

As detectives dig deeper into the mystery, they find themselves running out of leads. The case appears to be at a standstill until a small but significant detail emerges. This detail reignites the investigation and leads to the uncovering of a shocking connection between two lovers, Laura Martin and Robert Quinn. Their relationship takes center stage as the story unfolds, revealing a nefarious plot...

Oxygen True Crime’s “Snapped: Killer Couples” returns this Sunday with a case that initially baffled investigators. When a trucker’s body is discovered in a remote creek just before his planned retirement, detectives struggle to find a motive or any leads. The case turns cold fast. Just when it seems like the mystery might never be […]

Snapped: Killer Couples: Laura Martin & Robert Quinn...

“Snapped: Killer Couples” is back with an intriguing episode titled “Laura Martin and Robert Quinn.” This episode, airing on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 6:00 Pm on Oxygen, promises to deliver a gripping story that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

In this episode, the mystery unfolds when the body of a missing trucker is discovered in a remote creek just months before his retirement. The case seems to stall as detectives struggle to find leads. However, a seemingly minor detail in the investigation sparks new hope for the detectives. As they dig deeper, they uncover a dark and twisted plot involving two lovers, Laura Martin and Robert Quinn.

The episode explores how love can sometimes take a dangerous turn, leading to shocking consequences. With each twist and turn, the story reveals the complexity of human relationships and the lengths some might go to protect their secrets. Fans of true...

As an immortal God of Thunder, Marvel Comics Thor has sported countless designs, looks, and costumes throughout his millenia of heroism. From the more traditional Asgardian Viking clothing, to cosmically powered threads, to futuristic armor, Thor Odinson is always dressed to impress when he's prepating to defend the realm of Midgard.

But with so many different suits, outfits, and costumes to choose from, some of Thors countless wardrobe choices work better than others. In making sure the current King of Asgard and All-Father looks the part, we're breaking down the best Thor costumes in Marvel Comics history.

"The Crossing" (1996) First Appearance: Thor #502 (1996) by William Messner-Loebs, Mike Deodato Jr., Marie Javins

This controversial Thor design squarely entrenched the God of Thunder as one of the '90s most infamously derisive fashion choices. Introduced as a signifier of the son of Odins return to godhood up until this point, Thor had been...

The Galactus Seed, created by Eternity, played a key role in the origins of Asgard and the Marvel Universe. Recent comics revealed a new purpose for the seed, leading to the creation of the deadly Black Stone. There are hints that the Galactus Seed may exist in the MCU, tying into the upcoming introduction of Galactus and the Fantastic Four.

Many artifacts and weapons throughout the Marvel Comics Universe have made a major impact on the direction that the comics take, but few have been as significant as the Galactus Seed. From the Ultimate Nullifier to the Infinity Stones, all-powerful pieces of tech and naturally occurring creations have become the center of many Marvel events. Yet, the Galactus Seed has rarely been a focus in the comics or the MCU.

The Galactus Seed first appeared in 2011's The Mighty Thor Volume 2 #1, written by Matt Fraction, penciled by Olivier Coipel, inked by Mark Morales,...

Krakoa was a flawed utopia that inspired hope and reflection on complex issues, making the Krakoan Age unforgettable for X-Men fans. The X-Men's era under Hickman was a beloved masterpiece that ended in a bittersweet, but satisfying way in X-Men #35, honoring its legacy. While New Krakoa offers a beacon of hope for mutants, the X-Men's duty to protect Earth's mutants meant they could never abandon their original home.

I really, truly loved the Krakoan Age of the X-Men, and I am devastated that one of the X-Men's most creative, inspiring, and bold eras is now officially over. However, I firmly believe that the ending that the X-Office gave to the Krakoan Age in X-Men #35 was the best possible conclusion to the era given the circumstances, keeping the hope of Krakoa alive while honoring its brilliant legacy.

While I loved the X-Men as a child - particularly the X-Men Evolution animated...

In the final battle against Apocalypse, Nightcrawler uses his teleportation powers to remove the villain's eyes. Nightcrawler's rage is understandable - the last five years have seen him betrayed by every parental figure he's ever had. However, even Nightcrawler's brutal attack isn't as vicious as how his children use their powers - for example, his son Salamander uses his teleportation to attack his enemies with burning plasma.

Warning: contains spoilers for X-Men #35!As the X-Men's 2019-2024 Krakoan Age officially ends, Earth's mutants fight for survival one last time - with the good-natured hero Nightcrawler striking a particularly gory blow against their latest enemy. X-Men #35 acts as the finale to the Krakoan Era, during which all mutants banded together as a single nation, regardless of past alliances and antagonism. As mutantkind says goodbye to its dream of living in peace and unity - at least for the time being -...

Wonder Woman's lasso can compel obedience, dispel evil gods, and break language barriers. The lasso of truth can regenerate Wonder Woman and generate destructive flames. It can see through illusions, break mind control, and crush a person's soul when used by Genocide.

One of the most iconic weapons in superhero comics is Wonder Woman's lasso of truth. It's been parodied for years and is instantly recognizable. While everyone knows that the lasso of truth can compel people to tell the truth, not many people know the actual extent of its powers.

Superman has dozens of powers between his super strength, super speed, flight, heat vision, and ice breath. Likewise, Batman has an unbelievable amount of gadgets that he uses for every situation under the sun. While Wonder Woman has varied powers, such as super speed and strength, most people believe her lasso of truth can only compel the truth from people.

I hope they serve biscuits and dog food at the Cannes Film Festival because Messi, the Border Collie from Justin Triet’s Academy Award-winning drama Anatomy of a Fall, is making his way to the annual celebration of film in France. D18 Paris says Messi is getting his own short program at Cannes, though it’s separate from the festival lineup. According to its description, the experience allows audiences to observe the fest “through the eyes and the voice of Messi.”

“This will be an opportunity for Messi to ask his guest any questions with the innocence of a dog,” says D18 Paris. “When you’re the current international star, you can do anything… and Messi dares to do it all!”

Referred to as the George Clooney of dogs, Messi is Hollywood’s good boy with better manners than most actors. Still, what is the Messi TV show? Messi: The...

Cannes is going to the dogs.

Messi, the breakout dog star of “Anatomy of a Fall,” is getting his own short program that will during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, producer D18 Paris announced. It will be set at the festival, but not part of the festival lineup. But hey, we say give him the the Palme d’Or too — though he’d probably settle for a Milk-Bone.

The program will allow viewers to experience the Cannes Film Festival from dawn until late night “through the eyes and the voice of Messi,” D18, which referred to the pooch as “the canine George Clooney,” said in a press release. In our book, that’s high praise for George Clooney.

“This will be an opportunity for Messi to ask his guest any questions with the innocence of a dog,” it continued. “When you’re the current international star, you can do anything… and...

Cyclops has evolved from a rigid rule-follower to a strong defender of mutantkind, willing to make difficult decisions for their survival. After facing genocides and abandonment, Cyclops took a stand against the mistreatment of mutants, even at great personal cost. Cyclops has shown his unwavering commitment to his people, willing to do whatever it takes to protect mutants and fight for their rights.

As the first leader of the X-Men, Cyclops grew up and evolved as part of the team. He has moved beyond his early rigid and rule-following days to become one of mutantkind's greatest defenders. Not only is he willing to sacrifice his own well-being for the sake of his people, but he's proven himself capable of making the difficult decisions necessary to keep them moving forward. He's a far cry from the boring leader he's made out to be.

Since Charles Xavier recruited Scott Summers as...

Messi the Dog, the Anatomy of a Fall star and awards season darling, did, in fact, make an appearance at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday.

A source had previously told The Hollywood Reporter that Messi would not be appearing at the Academy Awards after his Los Angeles press tour that saw him attend the Oscars nominees luncheon and partake in a press junket.

The dog’s surprise appearance during the 2024 Oscars took place within the first few minutes of the telecast, as returning host Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his opening monologue by praising the “great” films that were made in 2023, despite the dual actors and writers strikes that shut down Hollywood.

While poking fun at the best picture nominees including Barbie, Oppenheimer, Maestro and more, Kimmel stopped at Robert Downey Jr. and joked about how he played a villain in The Shaggy Dog, which starred Tim Allen. He noted if they were to remake the film,...

The X-Men's Blackbird jet is designed to weaponize Cyclops' optic blasts, with Scott able to hook himself into its weapon system. Cyclops' mutant ability includes amazing accuracy, making him better than any automated aiming system. The Blackbird is also equipped with advanced Shi'ar technology, invisibility capabilities, and Cerebro technology for locating mutants worldwide.

While DC's Batmobile may be the most famous superhero vehicle, the X-Men's Blackbird jet is just as deserving of love from fans, particularly because of how it's designed to weaponize Cyclops' optic blasts. First appearing in 1977, the Blackbird is a high-tech jet which ferries the mutant heroes around the world, and typical of Charles Xavier's surprisingly advanced tech, it's designed to incorporate mutant powers into its operation.

In Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson's X-Men + Fantastic Four #3, the Ff infiltrate the mutant island of Krakoa, believing Cyclops' team may have kidnapped their son Franklin. However,...

The beloved canine actor Messi from the Oscar-nominated film Anatomy Of A Fall is reportedly not attending the ceremony. The border collie was a fan favorite and had even racked up some love at the Oscars luncheon with actors such as Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling. Fans of the canine stare were reportedly disappointed with the news.

While no official comment was given by the Academy, an insider revealed that many production companies were not happy with the way the dog from the film received attention from potential voters. The Oscars are one of the most anticipated events of the year as they end the awards season. Many of the past year’s nominees have the finale to end their run on a high as they campaign across award shows to win the coveted trophies.

Messi, the Anatomy of a Fall Dog Was A Star At The Oscars Luncheon Messi,...

The French legal drama thriller, Anatomy of a Fall, is nominated for five major Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director awards. However, the film will be missing one of its popular stars at the Awards ceremony on Sunday. Messi, the French border collie, played Snoop in the film and became America’s favorite after attending the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon. This appearance also sparked controversy, which some fans feel speaks a lot about the Academy.

Sandra Hüller in the Oscar-nominated film Anatomy of a Fall

According to reports, some companies, with films nominated for Best Picture and other major awards, complained that the dog’s appearance gave an unfair advantage to the film. Messi first drew attention when he won the Palm Dog award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Anatomy Of A Fall‘s Canine Star Reportedly Worries Other Oscar Nominees Anatomy of a Fall‘s Messi will be...

Messi the dog is not permitted to attend the Academy Awards.

In the Oscar-nominated film Anatomy of a Fall, Messi was featured in the role of Snoop, a lovable guide dog. Because the canine stole the show for many filmgoers, Messi had been honored with the Palm Dog Award at 2023's Cannes Film Festival. More recently, Messi attended the Oscars luncheon and captured the attention of many nominated actors and filmmakers who are up for big awards. However, per THR, it's been revealed that Messi won't be following this up with an appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony.

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According to Neon, the film's distributor, it's been confirmed that Messi won't be at the Oscars.

The countdown to the Academy Awards is winding down, and while many are debating about who got snubbed and why, one of the stars of this year’s Best Picture nominees is capturing the hearts of everyone. Messi, the border collie who stole scenes in the film Anatomy of a Fall, would continue to steal the spotlight — this time, from Hollywood A-listers — at the annual Academy Awards nominee luncheon. The dog’s trainer/owner, Laura Martin, would glow about Messi’s experience at the event, “The big moment was with Billie Eilish, who bonded with Messi for almost 10 minutes. They were hugging and petting and they really had a vibe. Then Bradley Cooper bumped into him in the hallway. The dog went right to him, so they also had a connection.”

Not to mention, the pooch also rubbed elbows with Ryan Gosling in a viral video where the Barbie star was quite taken by Messi.

Blue Beetle's scarab forces him to kill, raising questions of trust and control over his own abilities. Booster Gold fears Blue Beetle's powers, highlighting the potential dangers of a hero with a mind of its own. The Justice League may struggle to trust Blue Beetle moving forward, as his scarab's actions threaten the team's safety.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Blue Beetle #7!Out of all the heroes that have served on the Justice League, there's one member of the premier hero team that manages to freak out their teammates. Two allies travel throughout multiple eras of the DC Universe, giving one notable hero the chance to air his thoughts about a surprising do-gooder.

In Blue Beetle #7 by Josh Trujillo, Scott Kolins, Cully Hamner, Howard Porter, Adrián Gutiérrez, and Natacha Bustos, Blue Beetle's scarab has just killed the Blood Scarab and Jaime is still reeling from the idea that he's just taken a life.

Secret team of 'joke' heroes protect Dcu continuity in Blue Beetle #7. Ambush Bug, G'nort, Lobo, Heckler take Jonni DC's orders on a covert mission. Goofball heroes play important role in safeguarding DC Universe.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Blue Beetle #7!A team of Justice League heroes have united to protect reality and it's not the ones fans may have expected. While on an adventure throughout time and space to save a friend, Blue Beetle discovers a group has come together to save the DC Universe from its numerous and dangerous shifts in continuity.

In Blue Beetle #7 by Josh Trujillo, Scott Kolins, Cully Hamner, Howard Porter, Adrián Gutiérrez, and Natacha Bustos, Blue Beetle is roped into a rescue mission by Booster Gold to save Ted Kord. Kord's essence has been scattered throughout the time stream, forcing the duo to travel to multiple eras of the DC Universe.

Unbeknownst to the two heroes,...

Warning: Spoilers for The Immortal Thor #2 ahead!Just as Thor has come into his own as King of Asgard just in time to confront an invasion from Utgard, so has Loki embraced their new aspect as "The Teller of Tales." Now sporting a fantastic redesign, Loki's new style is an homage to another exemplary trickster character - David Bowie's Jareth the Goblin King, from the 1986 film Labyrinth. The resemblance marks Marvel's Loki finally coming into their own as a gender-fluid icon.

Al Ewing, Martín Cóccolo, and Matthew Wilson's The Immortal Thor #2 opens with Thor calling upon the mighty Thor-Force in his duel against Toranos. Although Thor is able to win a reprieve, he knows Toranos will return for him soon; to lure him away from the people of New York, Thor retreats to the abandoned Inhuman moon base to await his foe. However, instead of Toranos, Loki arrives.

The first three episodes of Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion are coming to Hulu.

According to Deadline, ahead of the series finale on July 26, the first three episodes of Secret Invasion -- "Resurrection," "Promises" and "Betrayed" -- will be available to stream on Hulu from July 21 to August 17. The first five episodes of the series are also streaming on Disney+. This marks one of the few times that a Disney+ original series has been made available on Hulu, with Andor and American Born Chinese having also previously streamed on Hulu.

Related: Secret Invasion Episode 5 Ends With [Spoiler] Being Reborn

Secret Invasion follows former S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he "learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls." The six-episode limited series is based on the popular 2008 Marvel Comics storyline of the same name, which was written by Brian Michael Bendis,...

The history of Wakanda has revealed another new Black Panther costume. Marvel's Voices: Wakanda Forever #1 has revealed an older suit for the hero, creating a bridge between two incredible comic series. Marvel fans know and love T'Challa's suit, but Azzuri's suit is definitely one for the history books!

The Black History Month special Marvel's Voices: Wakanda Forever #1 features several original stories from the world of Wakanda. This includes "The Education of Changamire," which has the creative team of Adam Serwer, Todd Harris, and Jordie Bellaire. Within the story, Azzuri - T'Challa's grandfather - debuts a new Black Panther costume that is regal and distinct from previous costumes. The story also fills in some of the time between Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers (2010) and the arc "A Nation Under Our Feet" from Black Panther (2016).

Related: Black Panther Reveals Shocking Costume Change For His New Marvel Era

Wakanda's History...

A lot is riding on U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s decision to either approve or deny At&T’s $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner — a ruling expected to be made on Tuesday.

On the line is the future of one of the country’s largest media and entertainment companies, Time Warner, and that of the biggest telecom company, At&T. But it’s more than just these two multibillion-dollar companies hanging in the balance — Leon’s decision could also alter the course of Disney and Fox’s looming $52 billion merger as well as other efforts to consolidate media giants.

Cfra analyst Tuna Amobi said this has the potential to be a landmark ruling.

Also Read: If At&T-Time Warner Merger Doesn't Work Out, Telecom CEO Still Has a Plan

“This merger really speaks to the importance of scale,” Amobi told TheWrap. “Scale has become such a major cornerstone in the media and tech industries.

In 1977, the Syracuse Post Standard blazed the headline “Comic Book Confab Listed” to announce the second Ithaca Comic Convention. Actually, I think it would be more appropriate to say they whispered the headline. It was scrunched in the middle of a crowded page. The article listed professional comic guests such as Walter Simonson and Al Milgrom. I’m not one-hundred percent sure if that’s how my family found out about that second Ithaca Comic Con way back then. It may have been from seeing a flyer on the bulletin board at Fay’s Drug Store. That used to be a legitimate marketing venue too. But the big takeaway is that back then, the concept of a comic-con certainly wasn’t understood.

“People meet to buy and sell old funny books?” The very notion sounded absurd.

Today’s comic conventions and “cons” are part of the nation’s everyday lexicon.

We're back with another edition of Comics Corner. This week, we start things off with a look at Monsters Unleashed #3 from Marvel Comics! Also: Aliens Defiance #12 preview pages, Z Nation #3 preview pages and three covers, Angel Season 11 #6 preview pages, Call of Duty Zombies #5, Harrow County #24, Blood Blister #3, Jeff Lemire's variant cover for Black Hammer #10, and Plastic #3.

Monsters Unleashed #3: "The Intellegentsia Is Revealed! Who are the mysterious villains obsessed with Kid Kaiju and his monsters? Can Elsa Bloodstone protect her young ward from their evil intent? Guest-starring Lady Hellbender!

Published: June 21, 2017

Rating: Rated T

Writer: Cullen Bunn

Penciler: David Baldeon

Cover Artist: R.B. Silva."

For more on this series, visit:

https://marvel.com/comics/issue/56390/monsters_unleashed_2017_3

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Aliens: Defiance #12: "After her return to Earth, Zula Hendricks fully expects to answer for her defiance. But instead of military tribunals, what she experiences is a chilling look into the future of warfare, courtesy of Weyland-Yutani’s R&D labs. Her mission may not be over just yet.

“Defiance . . . has the potential to be the new benchmark. Go get it.”—Hulking Reviewer

Creators

Writer: Brian Wood

Artist: Stephen Thompson

Colorist: Dan Jackson

Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans

Genre: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure

Publication Date: June 21, 2017

Format: Fc, 32 pages; Ongoing

Price: $3.99

Upc:

7 61568 29850 5 01211."

To learn more about Aliens: Defiance #12, go to:

https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/29-861/Aliens-Defiance-12#prettyPhoto

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Z Nation #3: "Specialist Israel Johnson and Private Edie Cutter find themselves caught between warring factions as the remnants of the U.S. Navy board the floating zombie fortress The Empress of the Seas to capture the food substitute Soylent Z. With the Captain and his notorious Crew distracted by the fight, Israel and Edie decide their best course of action is to steal the Soylent themselves, not realizing the Navy has a secret weapon they're about to deploy. Meanwhile, in the depths of the ocean, an all-new zombie menace begins to stir.

Sea of Death is a prequel set in the world of Syfy's hit zombie series Z Nation, produced by The Asylum. Featuring Z Nation's signature blend of horror, humor, and heart, Sea of Death is a six-issue miniseries from acclaimed writer Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies, G.I. Joe) and Craig Engler, based on the long-running series Z Nation created by Karl Schaefer and Craig Engler.

Price: $3.99

Sku: C72513025570903011

Rating: Mature

Cover A: Denis Medri

Upc: 725130255709 03011

Cover B: Lucio Parrillo

Upc: 725130255709 03021

Cover C: Photo Cover

Upc: 725130255709 03031

Writer: Craig Engler, Fred Van Lente

Art: Edu Menna

Genre: Horror

Publication Date: June 2017

Format: Comic Book

Page Count: 32 Pages

On Sale Date: 6/21."

For more information, go to:

https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?Pro=C72513025570903011

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Angel Season 11 #6: "Aboard a ship in the middle of the ocean, Angel has not succeeded in avoiding his past self, Angelus. He must escape Angelus, keep Fred safe, and also determine what must be done with the jewel-like beetle that has ties to the future. When the beetle turns out to be something stranger than anyone could have imagined, Angel’s focus turns to survival rather than saving the future.

“Definitely an adventure you would look forward to knowing that there might be an inevitable meeting with the very reason why Angel’s past is so shameful to him.”—Geeked Out Nation

Creators

Writer: Corinna Bechko

Artist: Ze Carlos

Colorist: Michelle Madsen

Cover Artist: Scott Fischer

Genre: Superhero, Horror, Action/Adventure

Publication Date: June 21, 2017

Format: Fc, 32 pages; Ongoing

Price: $3.99

Upc: 7 61568 00112 9 00611."

To keep up on all things Angel and his comic run, visit:

https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-595/Angel-Season-11-6

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Call of Duty Zombies #5: "Waves of zombies just keep coming, first in the Call of Duty®: Zombies games, and now from Dark Horse Comics!

The Tranzit crew find themselves in an unfamiliar location, scattered and disoriented. And as they face a new type of enemy, it becomes clearer than ever that they need each other to survive. Stuhlinger and Russman aren’t used to having teammates, but Misty and Marlton will have to convince them to band together if they all want to make it.

Creators

Writer: Justin Jordan

Artist: Jonathan Wayshak

Colorist: Dan Jackson

Cover Artist: Simon Bisley

Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror

Publication Date: June 21, 2017

Format: Fc, 32 pages; Miniseries

Price: $3.99

Upc: 7 61568 00082 5 00511."

For more on this series, go to:

https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/28-829/Call-of-Duty-Zombies-5

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Harrow County #24: "Emmy wasn’t paying much attention while her oldest friend, Bernice, was learning hedge magic and becoming a force to be reckoned with in Harrow County. Now the two girls must grapple with the ultimate question: is there room for both of them in one small town? And what does Emmy’s family think about Bernice’s growing power?

“A rare thing—both wonderfully charming and genuinely disturbing.”—Mike Mignola

Creators

Writer: Cullen Bunn

Artist: Tyler Crook

Colorist: Tyler Crook

Genre: Fantasy, Horror

Publication Date: June 14, 2017

Format: Fc, 32 pages; Ongoing

Price: $3.99

Upc:

7 61568 26606 1 02411."

Cullen Bunn's comic run on this week's Comic Corner continues with Harrow County! To learn more, go to:

https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-893/Harrow-County-24

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Blood Blister #3: "You Don’T Need To Die To Go To Hell...

There’s no rest for the wicked in this new horror classic by Hester and Harris. Brand Hull's soul belongs to a devil of his own making, but his horror only intensifies when he learns the evil afflicting him can also infect the world around him. Meanwhile, a more earthly threat takes aim at Hull's estranged family.

Opening a jarring window on to a world of horror from the Eisner Award-nominated writer of The Coffin, Firebreather, and Deathstroke and the Eisner Award-winning artist of Ex MacHina and Starman."

"Blood Blister #3 Tony Harris cover

Diamond Order Code: JAN171221

On Sale: June 2017."

For more information on this haunting comic, visit:

http://aftershockcomics.com/blood-blister/

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Black Hammer #10: "The heroes of Spiral City have hung up their costumes and adapted to life in the sleepy town that they now call home though some call it a prison. Instead of facing unearthly monsters and galactic threats, they deal with vengeful exes, misunderstandings, and hungry farm animals. As Abraham Slam wonders if he's hit his expiration date, a new threat emerges in Rockwood that will keep him on his toes.

"Lemire, Ormston, and Stewart are doing something so special here and every comic book reader should be taking notice." -Geeked Out Nation

Creators

Writer: Jeff Lemire

Artist: Dean Ormston

Colorist: Dave Stewart

Cover Artist: Jeff Lemire

Genre: Superhero, Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure

Publication Date: June 21, 2017

Format: Fc, 32 pages; Ongoing

Price: $3.99

Upc: 7 61568 26732 7 01021."

To learn more about Black Hammer that really harkens back to the classic times in comics, visit:

https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-880/Black-Hammer-10-Jeff-Lemire-variant-cover

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Plastic: "With a new girl along for the ride (who, surprisingly, is an actual living, breathing person), Edwyn continues his head-chopping rampage to save the love of his life...but the Dixie Mafia have some rather devious plans of their own.

Story: Doug Wagner

Art: Daniel Hillyard, Laura Martin

Cover: Andrew Robinson

Variant Cover: Daniel Hillyard

Published: June 21, 2017

Diamond ID: APR170847

Digital : $3.99

Print: $3.99."

For more information, go to:

https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/plastic-3-of-5

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When longtime comic book collectors fondly reminisce the 1990’s, something that may very well come up is that of WildStorm. Serving as a testament to the prolific career of the legendary Jim Lee, the imprint was actually started while he was still working at Image – a company he co-founded, mind you – before becoming a part of DC in 1999.

In short order, the label enthralled readers with original properties such as WildCATs, Stormwatch and The Authority. Or, if that didn’t do it for you, perhaps you dug their A Nightmare on Elm Street or Resident Evil tie-ins, the latter of which was especially meaningful to me because it was one of the survival horror franchise’s first ventures outside of the video game medium.

But, as you know, all good things must come...

This week in DC we get some Doomsday action! Detective Comics features its own Batman Teen Titans! Action Comics #956 disguises itself as Justice League #52, and something about a character named Wonder Woman? Got a book you’d like to see reviewed? Maybe you’re thinking of picking up the series but want to know more about it? Shout out in the comments section and I’ll review a few issues for you!

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Justice League #52

Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Tom Grummett, Danny Miki, Mark Morales, Scott Hanna Colors: Gabe Eltaeb

Review: This really could have been Action Comics Rebirth #1 since it essentially takes place right before the series restarted its numbering under the “Rebirth” branding. Jurgens tells the story of why Lex returned, leaving Apokalips and taking on the mantle of Superman. The story sets the status quo of where Lex is mentally at the moment,...

Wonder Woman has now begun her journey to discover the “truth” about her past. This has taken her to Bwanda where she is actually seeking help from one of her rouges to help her with a very interesting problem. She cannot remember the location of Themyscira. Coincidentally, Steve Trevor is on a mission in the same area trying to take down a man called Cadulo and his fighters. We just know that Steve is trying to stop Cadulo from reaching a specific target and that there may be more to him than meets the eye. This is evident when a villager tells Steve that “Cadulo turns even the earth against the righteous”. I think there is more to that statement than the book leads us to believe. It will be interesting to see how Wonder Woman’s journey as well as Steve’s mission connects as the story moves forward.

Lrm will be covering this weekend’s HeroesCon in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the oldest conventions to still keeps its roots dedicated to comic books. HeroesCon has hosted some of the great comic book artist in the past including Stan Lee. This year’s headline of artist and array of comic book merchants won’t disappoint. Make sure to look out for our reporters who will be doing interviews with some of the guest as well as taking photos of some of the best cosplayers.

Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans,...

When I went to my local comic book shop on Wednesday morning, I did, as always, chat up my buddy on the other side of the counter. “Did you read Black Panther yet?” I asked him. “Is it any good?”

“Not yet,” he said.

“My editor wants me to write a review, and I’ve never read any other Black Panther comics,” I said.

“Don’t worry,” he said. “No one else has, either.”

Okay, I doubt that’s true. There have been comics with the Black Panther in them for five decades now. The character wouldn’t be used if he didn’t have a fan-base. That’s capitalism.

Speaking of, this new run of Black Panther has been getting tons of publicity. Marvel has done a terrific job, getting write-ups in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wired, among others. That’s because the writer is Ta Nehisi Coates,...

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by John Cassaday

Colors by Laura Martin

Published by Marvel Comics

Writing a Boba Fett fight scene must be tricky, due to the disconnect between his portrayal in the films and everywhere else. On screen, there’s not much to Boba Fett. In Empire Strikes Back, the audience is told he’s dangerous but he doesn’t really do much but look cool, and then in Return of the Jedi, he has brief fight with Luke before a jet pack malfunction sends him to his seeming death inside the Sarlaac Pit (An “over-reliance on technology” message George Lucas would repeat with Boba’s dad in Attack of the Clones). From the films alone, Boba Fett is a cool looking character with a great reputation who, at best, doesn’t do much and, at worse, is kind of a chump.

But fandom latched onto the character,...

Star Wars #5

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by John Cassaday

Colors by Laura Martin

Letters by Chris Elipoulos

Published by Marvel Comics

Boba Fett is, essentially, the Star Wars’ universe version of Wolverine, two tremendously popular characters who built their following on the basis of a cool image, a mysterious past, and a tough guy mindset, whose popularity grew to the point that they came to dominate their respective franchises while everything that made them intriguing in the first place suffered for their ubiquity. That said, good stories can still be told featuring both characters, and with this issue, Jason Aaron and John Cassaday set out to prove it with Boba Fett.

While Han reluctantly joins Leia on a scouting mission for a new Rebel base, Luke returns to Tatooine, hoping to find some guidance for furthering his Jedi training from Obi-Wan Kenobi’s home. Unbeknownst to Luke, Boba Fett is also on Tatooine,...

A-Force #1

Written by Marguerite Bennett and G. Willow Wilson

Pencilled by Jorge Molina

Inked by Jorge Molina and Craig Yeung

Colors by Laura Martin and Matt Milla

Published by Marvel Comics

A-Force #1 might not be the subtlest of comics, but it’s a big damn celebration of the great female superheroes that populate Marvel’s library of characters. The story is set in Arcadia, one of the lands of Battleworld, which was established in Secret Wars #2. It is ostensibly a matriarchal utopia ruled by Baroness She-Hulk, but, in fact, it is still under the control of God Emperor Doom, which instigates the conflict of the series.

Beginning with some hoity toity sounding voice-over narration, writers Marguerite Bennett and G. Willow Wilson build a utopia full of women enjoying equality in society with a variety of roles, but then they introduce the divine right monarchy of Doom, which causes some of these heroic women to compromise,...

This story first appeared in the May 8 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe. Time Warner Cable Sell to charter! A bid from Charter, a smaller rival partially controlled by John Malone's Liberty Media, almost is inevitable. Investors are so sure of it that when the Comcast merger fell apart April 24, shares of TWC actually rose 4 percent to $155.26, about $4 less than Comcast was going to pay. But analyst Laura Martin of Needham is predicting that Charter's offer will be for no more than $135 a share. And

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Astonishing X-Men #1-6 (2004)

Written by Joss Whedon

Art by John Cassaday

Colors by Laura Martin

Published by Marvel Comics

Astonishing X-Men “Gifted” is one of those storylines that will make long term X-Men fans purr with delight beginning the Claremont era flashbacks in issue one. (Cassaday mimics Byrne’s art quite well.) It also can turn fans (like me five years ago) of the films and cartoons into mutie and comics junkies. Whedon pays homage to older X-Men stories without getting mired in continuity and quickly places his own stamp on the franchise by creating a new alien foe for them (Ord of the Breakworld), exploring the mutant as outsider metaphor with the cure of the X-gene, giving Shield a new branch (Sword), and also bringing a beloved character back from the dead (Colossus) in a touching, visceral way that serves the long term storyline. However, the best part of...

Star Wars #4

Written by Jason Aaron

Art and Cover by John Cassaday

Colors by Laura Martin

Published by Marvel Comics

Following the series’ initial, action-packed story arc, Jason Aaron and John Cassaday settle in for a relatively quiet fourth issue. This is a breath-taking issue, a chance for the creators to focus on characterization and set some plots in motion. To wit, there’s Luke Skywalker, dealing with the reality of his (non)status as a Jedi following his confrontation with Darth Vader in the first arc. Also, Princess Leia pushes the Rebel Alliance to strike ever harder back at the Empire with the unstated implication being that she’s trying to keep busy so as to avoid dealing with all the changes in her life wrought by the events of A New Hope. Meanwhile, Darth Vader is on Tatooine brokering a deal with Jabba the Hutt and a mysterious...

After jumping through hoops to satisfy the FCC, the Department of Justice and skeptical lawmakers – though apparently too few hoops – it appears the mega-merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable has been sidelined, perhaps permanently. The obvious question that analysts are trying to answer: What now? “This rocks the world of television,” says Laura Martin of Needham & Co. “We’ll be talking about this for six months. What will Comcast do next? What happens to TWC? How does this affect Disney, Fox, CBS and Viacom? What’s Charter’s move?” That last question refers to Charter Communications, the

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The Greatest Space Adventure Of All Time Continues! • Luke Skywalker is Not a Jedi—not yet, at least. • He’s only ever met one Jedi in his life...and he died. • So, Luke’s quest leads him back to Obi-Wan’s hut...on Tatooine. Story By Jason Aaron Art By John Cassaday Cover By John Cassaday, Laura Martin Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date Apr 22nd, 2015...

Well it looks like most of you guessed correctly. The All-New, All-Different Avengers will be made up of Vision, Captain America, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Thor, Nova and An Iron Man. That's how Wired Uk word it anyway, so is it possible this won't be Tony Stark under the armor? The creative team will be made up of Mark Waid, Mahmud Asrar and Laura Martin. This issue will be available on May 2, and also features a preview of Charles Soule's Uncanny Inhumans, which is launching in May. "Get ready for a look into the world that’s coming with All-New, All-Different Avengers Fcbd! It’s your first taste of the all-new Marvel Universe as a blockbuster top secret Avengers creative team sets out on a new adventure that will have fans begging for more! Who will be Earth’s Mightiest Heroes when the dust settles from Secret Wars? Find out here!

Cbr debuted our first look at the cover, along with Joker variants for The Flash #41 by Eddy Barrows and Marcelo Maiolo; Gotham Academy #7 by Craig Rousseau; Justice League #41 by David Finch, Jonathan Glapion and Brad Anderson; and Superman. #41 by Karl Kerschl. There's also a full list of the June titles that'll be taken over by the Clown Prince of Crime. "Action Comics" #41 by Darwin Cooke Aquaman" #41 by Walter Simonson and Laura Martin "Batgirl" #41 by Rafael Albuquerque "Batman" #41 by Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth "Batman/Superman" #21 by Jock "Catwoman" #41 by Javier Pulido "Deathstroke" #7 by Lee Weeks and R&T Horie "Detective Comics" #41 by Patrick Gleason and John Kalisz "Gotham Academy" #7 by Craig Rousseau "Gotham By Midnight" by John Van Fleet " Grayson" #9 by Dave Johnson "Green Arrow" #41 by Bill Sienkiewicz "Green Lantern" #41 by Ben Oliver "Harley Quinn" #17 by Eduardo Risso "Justice League" #41 by David Finch & Jonathan Glapion...

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by John Cassaday

Colors by Laura Martin

Published by Marvel Comics

With this issue, Jason Aaron and John Cassaday wrap up the inaugural story of Marvel’s new Star Wars series. An action-orientated finale finds the Rebels fleeing from the surging fury of Darth Vader aboard their purloined At-at walker, desperate to reach the Millennium Falcon, as Luke does his best to ensure their mission wasn’t for naught. As a single issue, it’s all a bit rushed (particularly in the subplot with Threepio losing control of the Falcon to a group of scavengers, which added a nice bit of tension to last issue but doesn’t really payoff much here), but it’s to the larger story’s benefit that it only runs three issues. Overall, there’s not much plot here (Rebel mission goes south in part 1, they try to escape in...

Star Wars #2

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by John Cassaday

Colors by Laura Martin

Published by Marvel Comics

For obvious reasons, both the original Marvel series and Dark Horse’s various Star Wars titles generally tended to shy away from direct confrontations between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Such encounters were the province of the films, and even after the cinematic saga had (seemingly) ended, there was, presumably, a desire to not water down their existing interactions too much by writing in a ton of off-screen battles. Both characters were staples of the Expanded Universe, but rarely interacted with one another directly.

Thus it was somewhat surprising that Jason Aaron and John Cassaday ended their mostly well-received first issue of Marvel’s new Star Wars series with Luke and Vader face-to-face, lightsabers drawn, a strong finish to a strong debut. With their second issue, the pair manage to effectively pay...

The Greatest Space Adventure Of All Time Continues! • The Rebel assault on Cymoon 1 continues! • Luke Skywalker – cornered by Darth Vader! • Han, Leia, and the others – trapped! Story By Jason Aaron Art By John Cassaday Colors By Laura Martin Letters By Chris Eliopoulos Cover By John Cassaday, Laura Martin, Leinil Yu, [more...] Publisher Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date Wed, February 4th, 2015...

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by John Cassaday

Colors by Laura Martin

Letters by Chris Eliopoulos

Standard Cover by John Cassaday

Star Wars #1 marks the return of the Star Wars license to Marvel Comics following parent-company Disney’s acquisiton of the Star Wars brand and the expiration of Dark Horse Comics’ license to the property (Dark Horse had been publishing Star Wars comics since 1991, while the first Star Wars comics launched at Marvel in 1977 with an adaptation of the first film which led to an ongoing series that ran for 110 issues; both sets of stories have since been rebranded as non-canonical “Legends”), the first of four new series (for now) to which Marvel intends to apply their not-unimpressive skills at comic book making to the Star Wars brand.

The key to a good Star Wars comics (especially one set during the Original Trilogy and featuring the films’ main characters, as...

Star Wars #1

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by John Cassaday

Colored by Laura Martin

Published by Marvel Comics

The biggest new release of 2015 (so far) is Marvel’s first endeavor into Star Wars comics for the first time since the 1980s. There are loads of variant covers, quite a few release parties, and rumored sales numbers around 1 million. Star Wars #1 is set after the destruction of the Death Star and features all the big name characters from the original trilogy. It also marks award winning artist John Cassaday’s return to interiors for the first time since his short run on Uncanny Avengers in 2012. Here is what several Sound on Sight writers (who happen to be in the same room Marvel Bullpen style) thought about this issue.

At the top of the story, we see Overseer Aggadeen, head of Cymoon 1’s armor corps factory, greet negotiators from Jabba the Hut.

Marvel Comics has added a host of classic Star Wars comics to comiXology.

The titles, which were published by Dark Horse Comics in the years that it controlled the Star Wars licence, have made their way to the digital comics app for the first time.

The releases include Legacy, the fan favourite Dark Empire, Brian Wood's recent Star Wars series and The Star Wars, which adapted the much-altered original draft of George Lucas's script.

Dark Horse does not make its titles available on Amazon-owned platform comiXology, preferring its own apps.

Marvel will return to publishing original Star Wars comics with Jason Aaron, John Cassaday, and Laura Martin's Star Wars series.

Star Wars #1 - which has received orders of over 1 million - will be released on January 14.

Here’s your new look at the highly anticipated Star Wars #1 from the all-star creative team of Jason Aaron (Thor, Original Sin), artist John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men) and colorist Laura Martin bring a galaxy far, far away to life like never before as the adventures of the Rebel Alliance continue following the events of Star Wars: A New Hope…

Taking place immediately after the destruction of the first Death Star, join Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, R2-D2 and C-3Po as the Rebel Alliance attempts to liberate the galaxy from Darth Vader and the tyranny of the Empire! Created in close partnership with Lucasfilm, this new ongoing comic series will exist as part of the canon for the Star Wars Universe!

“Every story is about the characters, and we’ll focus on all the old favorites,” writer Jason Aaron tells Marvel.com “There will be big moments for everyone, from Han to R2-D2.

Only available at Star Wars #1 Launch Parties, don’t miss your chance to get your hands on this one-of-a-kind variant cover to one of the biggest issues of the year! “We couldn’t be happier to have Star Wars comics back at Marvel,” says Marvel Svp Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “Star Wars has always been an important part of Marvel’s history and we knew we wanted to honor that legacy with a callback to the original Marvel Comics Star Wars series. We think old and new fans alike will be just as excited as we are to see Jaxxon, even if it’s only for this fun variant cover.” From the star studded creative team of writer Jason Aaron, artist John Cassaday and colorist Laura Martin comes a brand-new series spotlighting beloved characters from the original trilogy. Taking place immediately after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,...

This January, the iconic Star Wars franchise returns to the House of Ideas in grand fashion with the first can’t-miss ongoing series kicking off in Star Wars #1; and today, Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfilm Ltd. have unveiled artist John Tyler Christopher’s Star Wars #1 Party Variant – featuring none other than the return of Jaxxon.

From the star studded creative team of writer Jason Aaron, artist John Cassaday and colorist Laura Martin comes a brand-new series spotlighting beloved characters from the original trilogy. Taking place immediately after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, follow the continued adventures of Luke, Han, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Darth Vader and more as the growing Rebel Alliance battles for freedom against the Imperial Forces of the Galactic Empire!

Only available at Star Wars #1 Launch Parties, don’t miss your chance to get your hands on this one-of-a-kind variant cover to one of...

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There was a “Fireside Chat” with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, along with WWE CFO George Barrios, hosted by Laura Martin at the Needham Interconnect Conference for investors in New York City. It was done as a way for WWE to talk about their business with potential investors. The chat was available for users that logged in on Tuesday although there really weren’t a lot of interesting things discussed. For those of us that are wrestling fans, it was likely a case of WWE going over the same stuff they always say about the WWE Network being $9.99 per month, all PPVs are available and so on.

When Triple H received a question about the Ufc as competition, that’s when he went on a bit of a rant talking about how they really aren’t competing with them. While he makes some good points, he is off base on a few things.