What to expect from Marvel Comics and DC Comics in December
This week, we discuss the latest news trickling out of DC Comics and Marvel Comics as solicitations from both companies trickle in. Plus, in a special segment pitching for a comic book character who doesn't have a solo series and who the creative team should be. What we choose might surprise you!
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Show Notes
NEWS
- DC FanDome: Explore The Multiverse schedule revealed and there are free comics too
- Beast Boy creators are there...and on tour
- DC Comics reveals Represent!
- DC Generations event returns reimagined with the homecoming of "the original" 1939 Batman
- Batman: Black and White returns in December
- More Dark Multiverse stories coming
- New Bat/Cat coming December 1
- Bendis off Superman
- Endless Winter finally hyped
- King in Black tie-in info came out Friday
- King in Black is showing up in cover art
- Marvel relaunches Black Cat ongoing just in time for 'King in Black' crossover
- Champions gets resolicited/relaunched in October
- Children of the Atom gets a sale date!
- Empyre State of Mynd tidbits
- IDW adds DC veteran Kobashigawa and promotes Hughes and Stotter
- Little Bird prequel, Precious Metal revealed
Segment - Pitch a book for a character who doesn’t have a book right now?
Forrest:
Kieron Gillen Javier Garron Superior Spider-Man
Leah Williams Daniel Warren Johnson X-23
Dave:
Jeff Lemire & Christian Ward Starjammers
Christopher Priest Chris Samnee Bishop
Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
- Amazing Spider-Man #48 (W: Nick Spencer, A: Mark Bagley)
- Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team #1 (W: Cullen Bunn, A: Miguel Valderrama)
Forrest:
- The Rise of Ultraman #1 (W: Kyle Higgins, Matt Groom, A: Francesco Manna)
- Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team #1 (W: Cullen Bunn, A: Miguel Valderrama)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
- Dave: Detective Comics #1027 (too many to list)
- Forrest: Giant-Size X-Men: Storm (W: Jonathan Hickman, A: Russell Dauterman)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
- Dave: Slaughterhouse-Five (Albert Monteys)
- Forrest: X-Men Marvels Snapshot #1 (Alex Ross)
Off Topic Top Shelf - Dave - Raised By Wolves