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Wolverine – Behind the Scenes of Ultimate Spider-Man

March 7, 2013June 14, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Behind the Scenes With WOLVERINE (Steve Blum)

Press release

This weekend, Marvel Television and Disney XD offer up a very special Father’s Day gift everyone will love …. a brand new episode of Ultimate Spider-Man featuring Wolverine! Acclaimed comic writer Brian Michael Bendis takes his story from page to screen as Spidey and Logan team up and freak out when they mysteriously switch brains! Check out this behind-the-scenes interview with Steve Blum, the voice of Wolverine, as he talks about what it’s like to be Spider-Man for a day.

Preview: New Avengers #28 (Unlettered)

January 26, 2020June 14, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Your First Look at NEW AVENGERS #28 – An AVENGERS VS. X-MEN Tie-In!

Press release

Marvel is proud to present your first look at New Avengers #28, an epic tie in to Avengers VS. X-Men from the blockbuster creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato!

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NINJAK Unleashed in X-O Manowar #5 From Valiant

June 14, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

VALIANT Unleashes NINJAK In X-O MANOWAR #5

X-O MANOWAR VS. NINJAK. TWO HEROES. ONE PRIZE.

Press release

The hunt for the world’s most wanted weapon is on this September in X-O Manowar #5 – the FIRST ISSUE of an all-new arc for Valiant’s critically acclaimed, chart-topping series from New York Times bestselling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) and fan favorite artist Lee Garbett (Batman R.I.P.)! The perfect jumping on point for the summer’s hottest series starts here!

Charles Forsman Joins Forces With Fantagraphics

June 12, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Charles Forsman Joins Forces With Fantagraphics

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Fantagraphics is proud to announce it has obtained the rights to the first two books by award-winning cartoonist Charles Forsman.

The first book, THE END OF THE FUCKING WORLD, will be released during the 2013 Spring / Summer season (exact release date t.b.a). The 128 page black and white graphic novel, which will include all twelve issues of the critically-acclaimed minicomic series, follows the unfeeling, sociopathic teen James and his earnest girlfriend, Alyssa, on the brink of adulthood.

Enter: Ninjak Teaser Image From Valiant Entertainment

June 12, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

The hunt begins this September. – The Comic Book Critic

Preview: Incorruptible #30 (Final Issue)

November 11, 2014June 12, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Final Issue of Incorruptible by Waid & Couceiro

Here is a sneak peek at several pages from the last issue of Incorruptible from BOOM! Studios.

Press release

THE FINAL ISSUE OF WHAT MTV CALLED, “ONE OF THE BEST ONGOING COMIC BOOK SERIES!” The end has come for comics’ favorite anti-hero, Max Damage, but not before an explosive conclusion that will leave fans reeling and finally answer the question…can someone truly be INCORRUPTIBLE? Don’t miss the incredible last issue of the companion to Mark Waid’s Eisner-nominated superhero series, IRREDEEMABLE!

Thanos Reigns Supreme Once Again in September

January 26, 2020June 12, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Thanos Reigns Supreme in THANOS: THE FINAL THREAT #1 and THANOS QUEST #1 – Out This September!

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He’s the most talked about villain of the year, and this fall Marvel is bringing fans everything you need to know about Thanos in Thanos: The Final Threat #1 and Thanos Quest #1!

From creator Jim Starlin, Thanos: The Final Threat #1 follows the Mad Eternal as he gathers the cosmic Infinity Gems in a bid for interplanetary power! Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and others stand up to Thanos might?

Who is Alpha? Teaser for Amazing Spider-Man #692

June 12, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

WHO IS ALPHA?

Marvel Comics teases us for Spider-Man’s 50th anniversary.

Who is Alpha?

Could he or she possibly be from the Ultimate Universe, 616, or both?! We’ll have to wait to find out.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN Animated Series Returns For A 2nd Season on Disney XD

June 11, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

DISNEY XD’S #1 ANIMATED SERIES "ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN" SWINGS TO A SECOND SEASON ON MARVEL UNIVERSE PROGRAMMING BLOCK

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A second season of Marvel’s #1 animated series "Ultimate Spider-Man," the launch series of the Marvel Universe programming block, has been ordered by Disney XD, it was announced today by David Levine, Vice President and General Manager, Disney XD Worldwide. The debut series from Marvel Television premiered in April 2012 and to date, has more than doubled its delivery in Total Viewers, Boys 6-14, Boys 6-11 and Boys 2-11. Marvel’s "Ultimate Spider-Man" follows the action packed adventures of New York’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man who joins S.H.I.E.L.D.’s exclusive training program alongside four other teens to learn what it takes to become the ultimate Super Heroes.

Wolverine #310 “Sabretooth Reborn” Sketch Variant Cover by Stephen Platt

January 26, 2020June 11, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Stephen Platt Covers "Sabretooth Reborn" in WOLVERINE #310!

Press Release

Marvel is proud to present your first look at superstar artist Stephen Platt’s sketch variant cover to Wolverine #310, the explosive opener to “Sabretooth Reborn!” Sabretooth has returned, and nothing will stop him from getting revenge on Wolverine! But how could he have survived his last encounter with Logan?