The next era of Star Wars Comics is getting off to an explosive start, like Marvel’s Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku Explores the final battle of the Galactic Civil War in extensive detail for the first time, fully opening the door to the post-Return of the Jedi Part of the franchise timeline in the Disney continuity. Marvel Comics Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #1 – Written by Alex Segura, with art by Jethro Morales and Stefano Reffaele – Features Luke Skywalker’s first mission as a full-fledged Jedi Knight, in the wake of the Battle…
Author: Ambrose Tardive
Garfield the love for coffee is legendary; Although the orange tabby sipping a pint of Joe – or two, or twelve, or twenty – started out as taboo, it soon became one of the beloved comic book character’s most recognizable attributes.. Over the years, Jim Davis’ comic strip was routinely an ode to coffee drinkers, becoming perhaps pop culture’s defining depiction of too much caffeine. Jon Arbuckle sometimes expressed concern about Garfield’s caffeine consumption, but as he did with most things, he eventually came to terms with it. In truth, however, sharing breakfast was Jon and Garfield’s greatest common interest,…
The next era of Marvel Star Wars comics has arrived, as the galaxy quickly turns from dealing with the fallout from the Battle of Endor to the equally pivotal Battle of Jakku, the definitive final conflict in the war between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, and the beginning of a wide stretch . – Open, unexplored years in the franchise’s timeline. Marvel’s solicitation for Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #2 – The second issue in the second of three miniseries centered around the battle – promises action and adventure for series protagonist Luke Skywalker. It…
Two stars of the beloved Carmen Sandiego franchise are teaming up on an exciting new project that puts a charming spin on their most recognizable roles. In the new comic MORTEM HOST, Where in time is Carmen San Diego? host Kevin Shinick and Where is Carmen Sandiego in the world? host Greg Lee finds himself at the center of a classic Hollywood noir mystery after being transported back to 1947. Screen Rant is honored to share the Kickstarter link for the projecttogether with an exclusive first look at the cover of MORTEM HOST – written by Kevin Shinick, with art…
Boom! Studios new series Minor Arcana continues to expand its magical premise in new and spectacular ways, such as what is presented as a “multi-year series”, by legendary artist and author Jeff Lemire, moves forward with its debut arc. Initially described as a three-issue arc, “The Book of Wands” has proven to be very full of myth and mystery, and now continues in the book’s final issue. Screen Rant is pleased to share an exclusive preview of Minor Arcana #4 – written and illustrated by Jeff Lemire – who continues to develop the first plots of the serieswith the glimpse…
The Far Side I had a dense population of characters named “Ernie”, a name Gary Larson has used repeatedly in jokes over the years. Far Side Fans will know that Larson had a habit of recycling names across different comics over the years, and the proliferation of Ernies is just another prominent example. From the caveman character Thag, to the infamous comic book detective, one of Larson’s favorite tropes, to the oft-mentioned “Arlene Charmichael”, The Far Side it had much more familiar characters than most fans realize. However, given the nature of the strip’s publication, it was not fully appreciated…
The humor of The Far Side it came from converting the familiar into the strange and surreal; the more universal the experience, the more artist Gary Larson could tap into his readers’ expectations to tell an unexpected, uproarious joke, and there were few subjects he satirized that were more widely recognizable than the trials and tribulations of growing up. The Far Side presented a series of cartoons about children and childhood. Just like any set of Far Side comics, some are very funny, while others are among Larson’s most endlessly baffling jokes. And of course, as with anything in The…
tonus’ Return to a role of supremacy in the Marvel Universe continues, as he faces against PhoenixPerhaps the only hero originating from Earth who can really beat him one-on-one. The battle between two of the universe’s most powerful beings is one that fans have wanted for a long time, making the upcoming issue of Phoenix One of the most anticipated of the year. Phoenix #6 is set to show the two powerful characters coming face to face. in the X-Men In the new era of the franchise, Jean Gray has left her home world, embracing her destiny as the Avatar…
As I began to familiarize myself with PeanutIt has come to my attention that One character from Charles Schulz’s legendary comic strip apparently knew he was in a cartoon the whole time: Schroeder. Peanut It broke the fourth wall only a few times over the years, and somehow Schroeder always seemed to be involved. Schroeder first recognized he was a comedic character early on Peanut strip from 1952. At that time, the comic had only been running for two years of its eventual five-decade run, and in retrospect I understand that it was still a very formative period for Schulz…
Futurama fans can celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series premiere with the new Futurama art book from publisher Abrams ComicArts, which contains original concept art from the creation of the series, as well as all-new commentary from creator Matt Groening, as well as the series’ longtime showrunner David X. Cohen and more. Screen Rant is pleased to share an exclusive preview of The Art of Futurama, which shows the wealth of detail and insights the volume has to offer. In the pages shared by Abram ComicArts, readers can glimpse the way the series’ artists take readers through creating characters…