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Warning: Contains Spoilers for Nightwing #124!

Nightwing has just hit a Batman-level milestone by acquiring his own Robin. And no, it’s not one of the past or present Boy Wonders stepping up as Dick Grayson’s sidekick. The situation is far more complicated, involving a gun, a Nightwing-inspired patch, and a rabbit-loving orphan. Things are about to get seriously wild for Dick Grayson.

This moment is particularly epic because Bryce perfectly embodies the Robin spirit...

Readers of Dan Watters and Dexter Soy’s Nightwing run know that Dick has been working closely with Blüdhaven’s gangs to try to save them from police brutality and prevent chaos. In particular, he's been collaborating with The Teddies, a gang known for their animal-themed costumes, whose members are mostly minors—including a young boy named Bryce, who recently witnessed his brother being gunned down by the police.

To help Bryce cope, Nightwing gave...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Nightwing #122

The newest issue of DC's Nightwing reveals Dick Grayson's life could have gone down a much darker path, way back when he was Batman's very first Robin. In the present, Nightwing's city of Blüdhaven has been thrown into chaos thanks to a massive gang war and a new company named Spheric Solutions arming the police with brutal advanced weaponry to "keep the peace". However, Nightwing and Barbara Gordon have found evidence not only that the company's CEO is behind the gang war, but was also a Gotham villain from Grayson's past.

In the new Nightwing #122 by Dan Watters and Dexter Soy, Nightwing recounts his history as Batman's first Robin and their encounter with the Cirque du Sin, a traveling circus of crime luring the rich and wealthy not to rob them, but to slaughter them following their performance. It's here that Robin meets Colombina,...

Dick Grayson’s most iconic Robin catchphrase has officially returned to mainstream continuity, and it’s even more ridiculous than ever—in the absolute best way. This return has only deepened my obsession with Dick’s latest Nightwing run, making me truly believe it’s one of his best yet.

..I’m absolutely obsessed that Watters has brought this delightfully ridiculous aspect of Dick’s character back.

Dan Watters and Dexter Soy’s Nightwing #122 is still a few days away from its official release on January 15, 2025, but fans can get an early taste with a five-page preview from DC. This sneak peek picks up the chaos that has become Dick Grayson’s life as he confronts Bludhaven’s commissioner over her decision to arm the city’s police force with military-grade weapons courtesy of Spheric Solutions.

He chastises her for accepting these weapons from Olivia Pearce, the CEO of Spheric Solutions,...

Warning: Spoilers for Nightwing #121!Historically, Nightwing has gone out of his way to differentiate himself from Batman. Of course, that isn't to say the her3o necessarily hates his mentor. The pair's relationship carries a complicated history, but the love between Nightwing and Batman is undeniable. It's just that he doesn't want to harbor the same level of darkness - specifically the anger - it takes for Bruce Wayne to be Batman.

Dick Grayson shows he may be more like Batman than he realizes in Nightwing #121 by Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, and Wes Abbott. In a moment of anger, Nightwing exposes the darkness inside of him that echoes the anger within Batman, all expressed in one simple quote: "I am unhappy with you."

Moments like this single panel showcase how, whether he wants to admit it or not, Nightwing is more like Batman than either of them may realize.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Nightwing #121!In the ongoing debate over who the smartest member of the Bat-Family is, the contenders are typically Bruce “Batman” Wayne, Barbara “Batgirl” Gordon, and Tim “Robin” Drake. While each hero has demonstrated their nearly unparalleled intelligence through a myriad of impressive feats, Nightwing has recently reminded readers just how extraordinary one of these Bat-Family members truly is when it comes to intellectual prowess.

...Batgirl more than earns her place as the World’s Greatest Hacker.

In Nightwing #120 by Dan Watters and Dexter Soy, Dick begins his investigation into Spheric Solutions—a company specializing in weapons designed to kill superheroes—by breaking into its facilities as Nightwing. However, his intelligence-gathering efforts are quickly thwarted by the company's heavily weaponized security system.

As a result, issue #121 sees the Original Boy Wonder shift tactics, opting for a subtler approach. Going in as Dick Grayson, he accepts an...

Nightwing’s no stranger to dealing with younger heroes, but his latest adventure is hinting that he might soon be getting a sidekick, or a Robin, who might be too much for even him to handle. Dick Grayson might not want a sidekick, but he doesn't have much room to argue. He was Robin when he was a kid, and it’s not like Dick can just stop being a positive influence on younger generations.

In Nightwing #121 by Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, and Wes Abbott, Dick Grayson saves a group of troubled kids who have become a Blüdhaven street gang, and this encounter could lead to Dick getting his own Robin or Teen Titans analogue.

In the issue, Nightwing takes some of the gang, called "the Teddies," under his wing after realizing that they’re just kids. One boy in particular, Bryce, feels like he's been set up...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Nightwing #121!

Nightwing is proving once and for all that he is his own hero, redefining his crime-fighting tactics and moving further away from the lessons—and perhaps even the morals—instilled in him by Batman. However, the question remains: will Dick Grayson’s new approach to heroism see him surpass the Dark Knight, or will it result in a fall from grace?

Dan Watters and Dexter Soy’s takeover of the Nightwing run from Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo has ushered in a new era for the Original Boy Wonder, introducing not only fresh villains and challenges but also significant changes to Dick’s crime-fighting tactics—changes both he and Batgirl admit Batman would disapprove of.

These shifts first became apparent in issue #119, the debut of Watters and Soy’s run, and their latest release, issue #121, further cements that Dick has little regard left for Bruce’s methodology and code.

Batman: Dark Patterns is exactly what it sounds like: an incredibly dark, realistic, detective story featuring the Caped Crusader. It’s gritty, realistic, and impeccably written by Dan Watters and drawn by Hayden Sherman, who is the artist behind Absolute Wonder Woman. To anyone who is a fan of the Dark Knight or comics in general, I highly recommend this book.

Spoilers for Batman: Dark Patterns #1.

The issue starts with Batman providing an internal monologue, quite reminiscent of The Batman. Bruce thinks about local Gotham kids who play chicken on the train tracks, many of which die, but they keep doing it. There are vicious dogs roaming the streets and being allowed to do so because locals “rescue” them and set them free. The message is this: people don’t want change; they stick to their patterns, no matter how dark. It is a fantastic opener for the comic.

The...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman: Dark Patterns #1Batman: Dark Patterns has launched its debut issue, and it fills a much-needed gap in the current roster of Batman titles. The majority of titles under DC's Batman umbrella fluctuate between different varieties of traditional superhero fare, usually with some elements of detective fiction. But Batman: Dark Patterns brings horror back into the Caped Crusader's world, returning what's been missing from the franchise.

A new miniseries, Batman: Dark Patterns by Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman, Tríona Farrell, and Frank Cvetkovic, takes readers back into Batman’s early career, with the series telling four self-contained cases of Batman solving the darkest and strangest crimes Gotham has to offer.

The first of these stories, "We are Wounded," involves Batman tracking down a serial killer with something more sinister at play. While the series focuses clearly on Batman’s early days as a detective, Watters and Sherman's...

The Universal Monsters are back in comics in full force, thanks to Skybound Entertainment, and the publisher’s next entry takes readers back to ancient Egypt with The Mummy. The latest in a line that has included new Dracula, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and Frankenstein miniseries, Skybound’s latest monster title focuses on Prince Imhotep, taking a look at the famous story from an entirely new perspective.

First shared by Skybound on Instagram, the preview for The Mummy #1 – written and illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks – makes it clear that the story takes place concurrently with the original 1932 film, this time told from the perspective of Helen Grosvenor.

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Played by Zita Johann in The Mummy, Grosvenor was a British/Egyptian woman who found herself embroiled in a centuries-old love story, as the revived Prince Imhotep became convinced she...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Nightwing #118After three incredible years, Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo's Nightwing run reaches a bittersweet conclusion with four perfectly chosen words that capture both the emotional depth and the essence of this chapter in Dick Graysons history. Yet, this isn't a true ending for the Boy Wonder. Instead, this closing marks the beginning of something new, setting the stage for whats to come.

Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondos entire Nightwing run has been defined by an emotional depth that has forced Dick to confront his past, present, and future. Nightwing #118 is no exception, delving deep into the original Boy Wonders emotional well. The first two pages set a tone of poignant introspection, as Dick opens the issue by reflecting on how home is where the heart is and how he lost that home when Tony Zucco killed his parents all those years ago.

He continues this reflection,...

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...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Nightwing #119!Dick Grayson is about to embark on an exciting new chapter as a fresh creative team takes the reins of the fan-favorite Nightwing series. Though much of this new era remains shrouded in mystery, the lead artist has dropped a major hint, unveiling the story's chilling new villain. Intriguing and downright creepy, this rogues introductioncomplete with a striking in-narrative imagehas already captured fans' attention, setting the stage for an unforgettable story.

The October 23, 2024 release of Nightwing #119 is a date many Dick Grayson fans have circled on their calendars, eagerly anticipating the start of a new era as the series welcomes a fresh creative team. With this issue, fans will bid farewell to Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo and greet Dan Watters and Dexter Soy, who promise to bring Nightwing back to his street-level roots as he takes on gang violence, corrupt officials, and more.

Warning! Spoilers for Destro #4Destro has been warring with the Crimson Twins in the Energon Universe, but it turns out the real problem is a far more obscure G.I. Joe villain. As the Destro miniseries reaches its exciting conclusion, Destro finds himself under attack from all sides, with one big bad revealed to be behind it all.

Picking up from the events of the previous issue, Destro #4 by Dan Watters and Andrei Bressan opens with the title character believed to be dead. In actuality, the arms dealer is working with General Flagg and the U.S. military to uncover who is trying to have him killed.

Destro learns the attack seen in the first issue against the Darklonian arms bazaar was carried out by Overkill, an experimental A.I. developed by rival company Hybrid Technologies. Designed to identify and neutralize threats before they happen, Overkill has Destro in its sights,...

Warning! Spoilers for Destro #4The Energon Universe has found several new takes on classic characters from the G.I. Joe franchise, and their latest update on one villain is something no fan could have ever foreseen. Destro #4 reveals that the new Chameleon is an obscure character from Hasbros past, setting the stage for an epic conclusion to the miniseries.

Coming from the creative team of Dan Watters, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas and Rus Wooton, Destro #4 reveals that the new Chameleon is actually Astoria Carlton-Ritz, the spoiled heiress of Hybrid Technologies.

Astoria appeared in the first issue of Destro, in what is perhaps the deepest pull yet seen in the Energon Universe. The characters only major appearance prior to this was an episode of the Transformers cartoon in the eighties, where she developed a bond with the Autobot Powerglide.

In previous continuities, Chameleon was actually the half-sister of Baroness, who would impersonate...

Warning! Spoilers for Detective Comics #1089!Batman has had a long and complicated relationship with Gotham City, and the conclusion to his latest adventure has changed it yet again, as Batman once again becomes scary to Gothams citizens. Batman and his city will never exist in complete harmony, but hes still exactly what it always needs.

In Detective Comics #1089 by Ram V, Dan Watters, Guillem March, Christopher Mitten, Luis Guerrero, Trona Farrell, Steve Wands, and Ariana Maher, Batman uses a machine thats reshaping Gotham City to make the citys residents scared of him once again. The villainous Orghams plan to use the Scarecrow to keep the city afraid forever, ensuring their authoritarian control over it. They believe Batman has to kill Crane to save Gotham and stop their "Thalamus Engine," but Batman doesnt intend to stop it.

Instead, he scares Crane by presenting himself in a terrifying, monstrous new form, showing...

Warning! Potential spoilers ahead for Destro #5Destro is going to war with Cobra Commander as his self-titled miniseries draws to a close, bringing all the villains of G.I. Joe together ahead of the new Energon Universe ongoing series launching in November. The arms monger has been put through the wringer so far, but hell be facing his greatest challenge yet as the Destro series reaches its exciting climax.

Released via Cbr, the preview for Destro #5 by Dan Watters, Andrei Bressan, and Adriano Lucas teases a major conclusion for the Energone Universe miniseries. With Destro believed to be dead, Tomax and Xamot have taken control of Mars Industries, and the Crimson Twins are looking to form an alliance with Cobra Commander.

As it turns out, the news of Destros death appears to have been greatly exaggerated, as the Scottish Laird arrives on the scene to take control of his company back from the Twins.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7!With the fall of the Justice League, the summer crisis event Absolute Power has officially gone global. As the threat spreads across the planet, DCs international heroes are rising to defend their nations, bringing powerful representation from around the world. So the real question is: Is your country represented in the latest Absolute Power issue, and if so, which hero stands for your homeland?

With a release date of September 25, 2024, Dan Watters and Pete Woods Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling installments in the limited series that spotlights Amanda Wallers Task Force VII. Led by Failsafe, this team features six power-stealing Amazos, each modeled after a Justice League member.

This issue focuses on Global Guardian, the Martian Manhunter-inspired Amazo, as he takes Wallers war against metahumans to the global stage.

Destro #3 unveils a shocking alliance between General Flagg and the villain, adding complexity to G.I. Joe lore in the Energon Universe. General Flagg's introduction in the Energon Universe teases exciting story possibilities for the upcoming G.I. Joe ongoing series. With Destro working with Flagg and the U.S. military, the conclusion of the miniseries promises an epic lead-in to the G.I. Joe series, which launches this fall.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Destro #3

G.I. Joe is back in comics in a big way thanks to the Energon Universe, and one hero has just made their grand return in the most recent issue of Destro. The longtime franchise villain has been angling for control of the global arms market, and he may have just found a way to beat his enemies thanks to an alliance with a longtime fixture of the G.I. Joe world.

Destro #3 written by Dan Watters,...

Destro faces a new challenge in the Chameleon, showcasing a high-tech battle of wits with state-of-the-art weaponry. Chameleon disables Destro's weapons and lands a shot on the Scottish Laird, setting the stage for an epic confrontation. Skybound's introduction of new characters in the Energon Universe, like the enigmatic Chameleon, adds intrigue to the G.I. Joe narrative.

Destro may have just met his match in the Energon Universe, as the mysterious Chameleon takes the famed G.I. Joe villain in her sights. It couldnt have come at a worse time for the arms dealer, as Destro has only just allied himself with Cobra Commander before he finds himself at war with his rivals, the Crimson Twins, for control of the world arms market.

Destro encounters the Chameleon in the preview Skybound Entertainment has released for Destro #3 by Dan Watters, Andrea Milana, Adriano Lucas and Rus Wooton. The previous issue ended with...

The Energon Universe has introduced its versions of Chameleon and Overkill, as more and more G.I. Joe adversaries continue to make their way into the new continuity. Destro #2 showcases a war between Destro and the Crimson Twins, leading to an epic showdown involving the Chameleon, and the first appearance of Overkill. With the Cobra Organization soon forming in the Energon Universe & uniting its many villains, it remains to be determined how appear in the lead-up, and how ruthless they are.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Destro #2G.I. Joe getting an all-new ongoing series in the Energon Universe, and the elite fighting force will have plenty of villains to face in the new continuity. Destro #2 adds more antagonists, as the dangerous assassin known as Chameleon enters the fray. In addition, more major threats may be lying in wait, as the end of the issue teases even more villains joining the battle in the Energon Universe.

Nightwing's new creative team will focus on street-level crime, moving away from the previous systemic issues storyline. The shift back to fighting gangsters in Bldhaven reflects Nightwing's original character, where he thrived. Early Nightwing stories showed his independence from Batman by fighting corrupt police and gangsters directly.

Nightwing has done just about everything a hero can do: led the biggest team of heroes on Earth, been a sidekick, been a street-level hero. There's almost nothing Nightwing hasn't experienced, and with a new creative team on his book starting this October, it's time he finally returns to where I feel he's best: fighting street-level crime.

A brilliant new creative team is moving onto Nightwing at issue #119 after the previous team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo departs. This new team includes heavyweights like Dan Watters, who has Batman-related titles like Sword of Azrael, Arkham City: The Order of the World,...

Destro #2 elaborates on the training of the Energon Universe Crimson Guard, an even more ruthless, regimented process than in the original G.I. Joe continuity. The elite Crimson Guard are trained to be remorseless mercenaries as well ruthless business people, showing that their leaders, the Crimson Twins, value them as more than just cannon fodder. Though the Crimson Guard are currently enemies of Destro, soon they will be part of the larger coalition that makes up the armies of Cobra, the perennial enemies of the G.I. Joe organization.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Destro #2

While Cobra Commander may have formed the Cobra organization in the Energon Universe at the end of his own self-titled miniseries, the pieces of the infamous G.I. Joe enemy faction are still falling into in place. Destro #2 fills in the ranks with some classic enemy troopers, as the Crimson Guard get a fresh new origin in the franchise's new continuity.

The classic villains Cybermen reach new levels of horror in Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor #1, appearing as zombified, broken down versions of the familiar robotic antagonists, with exposed circuits and chilling presence. Doctor and Ruby Sunday stumble upon the zombie Cybermen origins in the 29th-century mall, leaving readers to question what happened to them in the intervening centuries. The mystery of the Cybermen's fate is a great early mystery for Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor #1 to set up, as the series seeks to put its own stamp on Doctor Who lore.

Warning: Spoilers for Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor #1!

Doctor Who's notorious Cybermen take their creepiest form in franchise history in the Fifteenth Doctor's latest comic book adventure. The Cybermen have notoriously been one of the more unsettling creatures of The Doctor's rogues gallery. The horror of the Cybermen is truly unmatched, even as they continue to evolve into new,...

G.I. Joe villains the Crimson Twins, Tomax and Xamot, appear deadlier than ever in skybound Entertainment's Destro #1. In his debut Energon Universe miniseries, Destro fights for his place in the arms market, with the threat of Tomax and Xamot proving to be the most intense so far, setting up a far conflict that could have far-reaching consequences. An intense conflict between Destro and the Crimson Twins will raise the stakes in the Energon Universe, setting the stage for a brutal war between the world's most dsngers arms dealers.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Destro #1G.I. Joe has faced some nasty villains in the past, but two of the most prominent characters just got an especially brutal makeover in the Energon Universe. The Crimson Twins Tomax and Xamot make their debut in Destro #1, and they kick things off with a brutal massacre that would never have happened in the cartoon series from the 1980s.

In the solicitations for Destro #4, the villain faces off against the deadliest characters in G.I. Joe, adding them to his expanding "kill list." The upcoming issue teases major challenges for Destro, as he continues to make power moves, turning him into one of the deadliest characters in Skybound's Energon Universe continuity. Destro #4 will continue the story of the secret war between th Energon Universe's arms dealers, while also holding surprises in store for fans of G.I. Joe, new and old alike.

Destro is set to face off against some of the deadliest characters in the entire G.I. Joe franchise in the Energon Universe, but for the long-time Cobra villain, theyre just names on his kill list. The first issue of Destros new miniseries set up a secret war between various arms dealers, with the Scottish Laird facing off against the Crimson Twins, Tomax and Xamot.

The solicitation...

Titan Comics’ “Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor” #1, now available is written by Dan Watters and illustrated by Kelsey Ramsay, with covers by Artgerm, Christopher Jones, Joshua Swabey and Alex Moore:

“…the ‘Fifteenth Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ have followed a mysterious signal…

“…to a shopping mall in the last days of Earth. It’s sure to be a trap, but to find the source…

“…’The Doctor’ must face his greatest fears…”

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Destro #1 introduces Astoria Carlton-Ritz, an obscure character who only ever appeared in one Transformers cartoon episode, who has been re-imagined as a ruthless businesswoman in the Energon Universe. The darker interpretation of Astoria brings a new dynamic to the story, with Destro #1 hinting at a potential romance with its main character. Skybound Entertainment continues to reinvent multiple franchises within the context of the Energon Universe; part of that has included incorporating obscure characters along with classics, in order to build an exciting and dynamic new take on familiar series in the new shared continuity.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Destro #1The Energon Universe has made some pretty deep pulls from Transformers lore, but the recent G.I. Joe title Destro #1 may have just reintroduced one of the most obscure characters yet. Skybound Entertainment has produced a steady stream of titles, building out the new continuity with both classic and obscure characters alike.

Mystery stories are the foundation of many brilliant comics, from the best Batman stories, to Alan Moore's Watchmen widely considered the greatest comic of all time with detectives bringing crime, action, and intrigue to captivate readers. Characters like the Caped Crusader, the Spirit, or Watchmen's Rorschach prove that an engaging investigator exploring a well-crafted mystery is a great way to hold readers' attention, especially when mixing in other classic comic book elements. From Golden Age classics to gritty modern capers, comic books are a perfect medium for thrilling and tense mystery tales.

From Batman, to Rorschach, to the Spirit, detectives have served as some of the comic book industry's most popular characters since the earliest days of pulp fiction. With the talents of creators like Steve Ditko, Darwyn Cooke and Will Eisner, readers have been given everything from occult specialists to noir-themed private investigators.

Mystery stories serve as the basis for many brilliant,...

Bloodwynd has more powers than Superman, such as telepathy, illusions, and invisibility. Bloodwynd's abilities include retrocognition for solving crimes, teleportation for quick travel, and pain absorption to help victims. Bloodwynd's Sentence Stare is his strongest power, forcing criminals to feel the pain of their actions.

Superman is one of the strongest characters in DC's history and has an absurd assortment of abilities, but the hero Bloodwynd, also known as the Superman of Hell, actually has a few more. While Superman is famous for his list of abilities, his powers rarely veer into the supernatural, and that's exactly where Bloodwynd excels.

Bloodwynd isn't a new hero; he's been part of DC's larger universe for a while. But he has recently resurfaced in the pages of Action Comics with a more streamlined origin and is coming back to mainstream attention. This is great news, since Bloodwynd is incredibly powerful and has plenty of abilities that Superman doesn't.

Image and Skybound's new Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives revives a classic horror icon for a modern audience. The book is centered around Kate Marsden, who hunts a serial killer in South America, facing local superstitions and mysterious forces--including the Creature. Skybound's Universal Monsters line brings fresh life to timeless characters, like the tragic Gill Man.

Warning: contains spoilers for Creatue from the Black Lagoon Lives! #1!

Image and Skybounds new Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives perfectly brings the horror icon into the 21st century. Image and Skybound recently launched a new Universal Monsters imprint, featuring some of the venerable studios biggest creatures. After successfully rebooting Dracula and Frankenstein, the Gill Man gets his shot at the big time in Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives. It is one of the best horror comics of 2024.

Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives was written by Dan Watters and Ram V and drawn by Matthew Roberts.

With their recent Dracula series by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds and their upcoming Frankenstein series from Michael Walsh, Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics have teamed up with Universal Products & Experiences to bring the iconic Universal Monsters from the big screen to the paneled page, and now readers can return to the swamp to get reacquainted with another classic cinematic character in Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!

Written by Dan Watters (Home Sick Pilots) and Ram V (Dawnrunner), and featuring artwork by Matthew Roberts (Manifest Destiny) and coloring by Dave Stewart (Hellboy), the first issue of Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! is now available from Skybound, and Daily Dead had the pleasure of catching up with Dan Watters and Ram V in a video interview to discuss continuing the legacy of the Creature in a story that's set years following the events of the 1954 film,...

1954's "The Creature From The Black Lagoon" was the last gasp of Universal Pictures' black-and-white horror heyday. Pivoting away from literary adaptations towards something more resembling contemporary man-in-suit monster movies, "Black Lagoon" introduced one last staple of the Universal Monster line-up: The Gill-man. A missing link in the evolutionary chain, the amphibian man has the same mix of terror and lovelorn pathos as his monstrous brethren.

It's not quite the pop-culture staple that "Dracula" and "Frankenstein" are, but "The Creature From The Black Lagoon" has been reimagined many times (most famously in 2017 with Guillermo del Toro's Best Picture-winning oddball romance "The Shape of Water" — it was almost black-and-white like "Black Lagoon" too). Now a new comic book starring the Gill-Man comes forth from Skybound Entertainment, boasting a title that belongs to a forgotten Universal Horror picture: "The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!"

Skybound isn't just revitalizing "The Transformers" and "G.I. Joe.

With their intertwined miniseries The One Hand and The Six Fingers, Ram V and Dan Watters crafted a novel comic book project, one that pushes the boundaries of comic storytelling by telling one ambitious story across two titles. Both writers' stories offer a unique reading experience, intended challenges readers' perceptions and assumptions – taken as a whole, their combined narratives offer a complete picture at a unique place, time, and set of characters, all centered around a seemingly impossible mystery. Promising unexpected twists and revelations as the stories of The One Hand's detective and The Six Fingers' killer unfold, Ram V and Dan Watters have crafted a story that will keep readers hooked until the very end, and leave them wanting more.

Contains spoilers for The One Hand #1 and The Six Fingers #1

On their own, The One Hand and The Six Fingers – from Image Comics – represent the latest work from all-star...

Yo, Joe! The crossover your inner child has been screaming for became a reality after Paramount shared plans to develop a G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover film! Paramount Pictures teased the project in last year’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and now it’s official! Steven Spielberg is producing the live-action clash of two of the most legendary properties in entertainment, with the plot inspired by a story in the 1980s Marvel-published comics. No director is attached to the project, at least not yet. Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura returns alongside Mark Vahradian, Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto, and Don Murphy.

Despite the story of the G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover taking inspiration from the Marvel comics era, both franchises are gaining popularity with new fans thanks to the current comic book runs published by Skybound. Skybound has published issues of the G.I. Joe comics Duke and Cobra Commander for several months,...

Destro's new miniseries in the Energon Universe promises political intrigue and the dark side of the military industrial complex. Destro will pick up where Cobra Commander leaves off, with classic G.I. Joe villains like Tomax & Xamot making an appearance. The creative team behind Destro is set to deliver a visceral, explosive thriller featuring an amoral arms trafficker.

Cobra Commander may currently be on the hunt for Energon in his own series, but another G.I. Joe villain is waiting in the wings. Skybound Entertainment just revealed that Destro will be headlining his own miniseries this summer, adding to the Energon Universe shared continuity of Transformers and G.I. Joe as the line continues to grow.

Announced via the Skybound Entertainment website, the Destro miniseries comes from the creative team of Dan Watters, Andrei Bresson and Adriano Lucas. With the first issue due to be released on June 19, Destro will round out the...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10 ahead!

Clayface demonstrates immense willpower and artistry, making him an ideal candidate for a Green Lantern ring. Despite his flaws, Clayface's skills mirror those of exemplary Green Lanterns like John Stewart and Kyle Rayner. Clayface has repeatedly proven himself worthy and deserving of wielding the power of a Green Lantern ring.

With its colorful cast of heroes and villains, it's hardly surprising that Gotham's denizens have found themselves considered as Green Lantern candidates on more than one occasion. While the shapeshifting villain Clayface has never yet been offered a Green Lantern's power, the sheer amount of willpower he exerts on a daily basis shows that he would be an excellent candidate.

The story "Batman: The Cheeseburger" by Dan Watters, Ricardo López Ortiz, and Troy Peteri from Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10 details Clayface losing his composure in a fast-food restaurant...

Clayface's shapeshifting powers are a living hell, requiring a terrifying focus on every detail of his body to avoid falling apart. Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10 depicts Clayface's abilities as an existential nightmare, adding depth to this Gotham villain. Making this story even worse, fans also know that the less human he gets, the more Clayface loses the ability to tell right from wrong, setting up a Catch-22.

Warning: spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10 ahead!Clayface, the monstrous shapeshifter made of living mud, is undoubtedly one of Batman's most terrifying and powerful rogues. Now, a rare glimpse into what it's like to be Clayface provides a unique twist that adds a huge dose of existential horror to this already nightmarish nemesis.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10 concludes with Dan Watters, Ricardo López Ortiz, and Troy Peteri's 'Batman: The Cheeseburger', in which Batman's normal routine...

Clayface's mastery of sculpture and anatomy makes him one of Gotham's most talented artists. His shapeshifting powers allow him to create intricate and realistic forms, from armor to multiple personas. Batman should approach Clayface with proper respect, recognizing him as a virtuoso with unparalleled artistic skill.

Warning: Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #10 ahead!While Clayface may be one of Batman's most monstrous villains, the character holds surprising depths. While most re-tellings of Clayface's origins already establish him as a known actor named Basil Karlo, a new story reveals just how much artistic mastery Clayface exhibits to pull off his shapeshifting powers.

In Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #10's concluding story, "Batman: The Cheeseburger," Batman confronts Clayface as he angrily tears apart a fast food restaurant. Although Clayface's angst is palpable at his inability to maintain a human form, he inadvertently lets slip the dizzying breadth of...

Universal Monsters: Frankenstein offers a fresh take on the classic tale, exploring the human side of Doctor Frankenstein's actions. Image and Skybound's new comics aim to introduce the iconic Universal Monsters to a new generation with unique perspectives and reverent storytelling. Michael Walsh's Universal Monsters: Frankenstein joins a successful line of titles, presenting a modern twist on timeless literary and cinematic icons.

A forthcoming Universal Monsters: Frankenstein series updates the classic tale from a shocking point of view. Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment recently teamed with Universal Pictures for a new line of titles based on the beloved Universal Monsters franchise. These comics are aimed at introducing these icons to a new generation through fresh and reverent takes, and their latest offering, Frankenstein, will debut later this summer.

As reported on Aipt, Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, which will be written and drawn by Michael Walsh, will debut later this year,...

Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics have teamed up with Universal Products & Experiences to bring classic characters to life on the paneled page with Universal Monsters: Dracula (by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds) and the forthcoming Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!, and now they're adding Frankenstein's monster to their intriguing lineup with Universal Monsters: Frankenstein. Written and illustrated by Michael Walsh with colors by Toni-Marie Griffin, Universal Monsters: Frankenstein will debut the first of its four issues on August 28th, and we have a look at the gorgeously gruesome cover art and official press release with additional details:

Press Release: Los Angeles 02/29/2024 — Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, have officially announced Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, a new four-issue limited comic book series from award-winning artist/writer Michael Walsh (The Silver Coin). Longtime fans of the iconic Frankenstein story and new fans alike...

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Detective Comics #1081!

Batman is fighting a demon that's trying to control his mind, and he ends up confronting Doctor Hurt. Doctor Hurt is a devil-worshipping ancestor of Bruce Wayne who mentally broke Batman in the past. Hurt threatens the Wayne legacy and aims to break Batman once again with the demon's influence.

Many iconic villains have fought Batman over the years, but some of them often get forgotten in history — like Doctor Hurt, who went unused for much of the last decade before reappearing in Batman's life. Now, as Batman fights to regain control of his mind, he'll have to deal with the one villain who nearly broke it.

As of Detective Comics #1081 by Ram V., Stefano Raffaele, and Riccardo Federici, Batman is reeling from the Azmer demon placed in his mind by the Orgham family. This demon is trying to subjugate Batman's mind and turn...

Last year, Skybound Entertainment, the company founded by David Alpert and The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, teamed up with Universal Pictures not only to bring us the Dracula comedy Renfield, but also the four-issue comic book limited series Universal Monsters: Dracula. Now The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that there’s another Universal Monsters comic book series coming out of this Skybound and Universal partnership: Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! Like the Dracula series, the Creature from the Black Lagoon series will consist of four issues, but while the Dracula comic was an adaptation of the classic Universal film, this Creature from the Black Lagoon series tells “a brand-new story featuring beloved Gill-Man.”

Written by Dan Watters (Lucifer) and Ram V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr), with Matthew Roberts, the co-creator of Manifest Destiny, providing the artwork and Dave Stewart acting as colorist,...

One of the most iconic horror movie monsters of all time, the Creature is back in the upcoming official Universal Monsters comic series Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!

From Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment, Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! is being written by Dan Watters (Lucifer) and Ram V. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

THR details, “It will be a four-issue limited series. Matthew Roberts, co-creator of long-running Image title Manifest Destiny, is drawing the story with Dave Stewart as colorist.”

“The story sees journalist Kate Marsden hunt a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat – the Creature from the Black Lagoon – and must determine if he is friend or foe.”

Issue #1 will be swimming our way on April 24, 2024.

Head over to The Hollywood Reporter to...

Skybound Entertainment has announced a new comic series, Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon Lives, following on the success of its Dracula miniseries. The series will continue the story of the iconic film, bringing the Creature into the contemporary world, while introducing new characters and expanding the franchise's lore. The series' new protagonist, journalist Kate Marsden, will face off against the eponymous Creature while hunting a serial killer in the Amazon.

As the seminal horror film Creature From the Black Lagoon approaches its seventieth anniversary, Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment has announced a four-issue limited series entitled Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon Lives!, which will serve as a contemporary continuation of the 1954 cinematic classic, while introducing new characters and expanding the franchise's lore.

First revealed by the Hollywood Reporter, renowned comic book creators Dan Watters and Ram V will be at the helm of the new series,...

The Creature from the Black Lagoon is suiting up for another swim.

Skybound Entertainment, the Robert Kirkman-led company behind The Walking Dead and Invincible comics and its screen adaptations, is bringing the Creature, one of screenland’s most memorable monsters, to the four-walled world of comics.

Dan Watters (Lucifer) and Ram V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Detective Comics) are writing Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! The pair are known for their acclaimed works in the indie world and for DC.

It will be a four-issue limited series. Matthew Roberts, the co-creator of long-running Image title Manifest Destiny, is drawing the story with Dave Stewart acting as colorist.

The comic hails from Skybound’s partnership with Universal Products & Experiences and the first issue will hit comic shops April 24.

It’s the second title from the Universal partnership and follows the well-received limited series Dracula, by...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Detective Comics #1082!

Gotham City is experiencing a "strange utopia" as the memory of Batman is erased and the Orgham family hypnotizes the public. The erasing of Batman's memory is believed to have created a Gotham free of supervillains and crime, leading to readers questioning whether Batman was ever necessary. The Orghams' actions reveal the sinister nature of their powers, as they not only remove Batman's legacy but also manipulate the city's criminals. Batman's return is necessary to save Gotham from their control.

Batman has been protecting Gotham City from crime and supervillains for decades, but now that his legacy is slowly being erased, instead of the city falling into chaos, it's becoming a "strange utopia." Without the memory of Batman, Gotham is doing better than ever before.

This strange future for Gotham City will be revealed in Detective Comics #1082 by Ram V, Dan Watters, Riccardo Federici,...

In addition to unwrapping festive frights this winter with Creepshow Holiday Special 2023 #1, Skybound and Cartel Entertainment have more scares in store for readers in Creepshow Vol. 2 #4, and ahead of the issue's December 20th release, we have a look at preview pages from “Killer Cart Corral” by Nick Dragotta and “The Amulet” by Alisa Kwitney and Mauricet!

You can check out the preview pages and the previous press release with additional details below, and to learn more about Creepshow Vol. 2 #4, be sure to visit Skybound's official website!

Press Release: Today Skybound revealed a first look at interior pages from Creepshow Vol. 2 #4, the next installment of the hugely anticipated five-issue comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment. Season 4 of the Shudder TV series of the same name is airing now on AMC and AMC+.

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

Ncuti Gatwa's debut as the 15th Doctor in Doctor Who is part of a major comeback for the franchise, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023. Titan Comics will be releasing a new Doctor Who comic series starring Gatwa's Doctor, written by Dan Watters, to coincide with the show's release. The return of Doctor Who to the public's consciousness includes not only the TV show, but also potential new television shows and a release on Disney+ in America.

Ncuti Gatwa’s forthcoming Doctor Who relaunch will include a new comic series from Titan. This Christmas, Gatwa will debut as the 15th Doctor alongside brand-new companion Ruby Sunday. The BBC is pulling out all the stops for this bold new era of Doctor Who, and Titan Comics, who have published titles based on the venerable franchise, will roll out a new book starring Gatwa’s 15th Doctor.

Titan Comics announced...

Warning: Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy #7 and Captain Marvel: Assault on Eden #1!Two members of the Young Avengers are being brought to the forefront of the Marvel Universe, positioned as bonafide superstars in the making. Hulkling and Wiccan, who since the original Young Avengers series in 2005 have been paired as a couple, each discovered their secret connections to the greater tapestry of Marvel stories. Wiccan learned he's the God-tier son of Scarlet Witch and Hulkling discovered he's heir to the united Kree/Skrull throne.

Recently, the pair appeared in both Guardians of the Galaxy #7 – written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing – and Captain Marvel: Assault on Eden #1 – written by Anthony Oliveira.

In both appearances, the characters are set up for a future role of prominence in Marvel's cosmic narrative.

Wiccan And Hulkling Make Several Key Appearances

Guardians of the Galaxy #7 reintroduces Kree/Skrull Emperor Hulkling and Wiccan as they investigate Grootspace,...