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BOOM! Studios announced today the company’s exclusive merchandise debuting at WonderCon Anaheim 2019 from March 29-31, 2019, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

Visit the award-winning publisher’s booth (#1301) to discover never-before-seen exclusive merchandise from your favorite BOOM! Studios comic book series, including special edition Lumberjanes Fifth Anniversary collectibles, limited edition variant covers for Firefly, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Steven Universe, and more.

The exclusive variant covers available at BOOM! Studios’ booth includes:

Adventure Time: Marcy and Simon #3 WonderCon Anaheim Exclusive Variant Cover by Rii Abrego$15 each, limited to 250 units.
Firefly: Bad Company #1 Convention Exclusive Variant Cover by Becca Carey$10 each, limited to 100 units at the show.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #37 Convention Exclusive Variant Cover by Lucas Werneck$15 each, limited to 100 units at the show.
Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #18 Convention Exclusive Variant Cover by Joana Lafuente$15 each, limited to 100 units at the show.
Steven Universe #25 Convention Exclusive Variant Cover by Xiao Tong Kong$10 each, limited to 100 units at the show.
Steven Universe #26 Convention Exclusive Variant Cover by Xiao Tong Kong$20 each, limited to 100 units at the show.
Steven Universe: Fusion Frenzy #1 WonderCon Anaheim Exclusive Variant Cover by Alexandra Lillie$10 each, limited to 250 units.
BOOM! Studios will also debut a variety of exclusive Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Lumberjanes, and Mouse Guard merchandise:

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Limited Edition Character Enamel Pins$12 each, various designs.Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Limited Edition Speech Bubble Enamel Pins$10 each, various designs.Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Limited Edition Angel Grove High School Gym Shirt$20 each.Available in sizes S-XL. Other sizes can be ordered to ship exclusively at the BOOM! Studios booth during WonderCon Anaheim.Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Limited Edition “Rangers Rule” Shirt$20 each, limited to 250 units.Available in sizes S-XL. Other sizes can be ordered to ship exclusively at the BOOM! Studios booth during WonderCon.Lumberjanes Camp Badge Embroidered Patches$5 each, various designs.Mouse Guard Shield Enamel Pin$10 each, limited edition.Mouse Guard Circle Embroidered Patch$8 each, limited edition.

BOOM! Studios presents BOOM! STUDIOS: DISCOVER YOURS, where an all star cast of creators get together to discuss their personal journeys into comics and spotlight what’s new and exciting on Saturday, 3/30, and LUMBERJANES: CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP!, the official fifth anniversary celebration of the pop culture phenomenon that's sold over a million copies worldwide, on Sunday, 3/31. Full details below:

Saturday, March 30th
BOOM! STUDIOS: DISCOVER YOURS AT WONDERCON
(11:00AM-12:00PM, Room 207)

Discover your new comic book obsession at WonderCon - and we guarantee you’re going to find it at this panel! Join Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Lilah Sturges (The Magicians: Alice’s Story), C.B. Lee (Ben 10), Carly Usdin (The Avant-Guards), Delilah S. Dawson (Sparrowhawk), Sina Grace (Iceman), and Matt Gagnon (Editor-In-Chief, BOOM! Studios) for a jam-packed, interactive panel featuring the most acclaimed creators in comics as they discuss the diverse imprints of BOOM! Studios, Archaia, BOOM! Box and KaBOOM! with surprises for everyone in the audience. Moderated by Filip Sablik (President, Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios).


Sunday, March 31st
LUMBERJANES: CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP!
(11:00AM-12:00PM, Room 211)

BOOM! Studios’ Lumberjanes is one of the biggest success stories in comics—and it’s time to celebrate FIVE YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP! Join co-creator Shannon Watters, writer Kat Leyh, writer Lilah Sturges, and Executive Editor Jeanine Schaefer to celebrate entering the biggest year ever for Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types with exclusive giveaways for every fan in attendance. Moderated by Tracy Brown (Staff Writer, LA Times).


Visit the award-winning publisher’s booth (#1301) for the exclusive chance to meet your favorite creators and celebrities, including actors David Yost, the Blue Ranger, and Walter Jones, the Black Ranger on the hit television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, as well as a diverse array of talent from BOOM! Studios award-winning graphic fiction lineup. Fans will have the opportunity to get exclusive merchandise signed by these special guests at the BOOM! Studios booth. Signing schedule below:


Friday, March 29th
10:00AM-1:50 PM Mighty Morphin Power Rangers signing with actors David Yost and Walter Jones
2:00-3:20 PM Power Rangers signing with actors Brennan Mejia (Power Rangers Dino Charge) and William Shewfelt (Power Rangers Ninja Steel)
3:30-4:50 PM Power Rangers signing with actors Cameron Jebo and Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers Super Megaforce)
5:00-6:20 PM Power Rangers signing with actor Jack Guzman (Power Rangers Wild Force)


Saturday, March 30th
10:00-10:50 AM Mighty Morphin Power Rangers signing with actors David Yost and Walter Jones
12:00-1:20 PM Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers comic book signing with writer Ryan Parrott
2:00-2:50 PM Lumberjanes comic book signing with writers Kat Leyh and Lilah Sturges
3:00-3:50 PM Ben 10™ comic book signing with writer C.B. Lee
4:00-4:50 PM Adventure Time™ comic book signing with writer and Marceline voice actress Olivia Olson
5:00-6:50 PM Mighty Morphin Power Rangers signing with actors David Yost and Walter Jones


Sunday, March 31st
10:00-10:50 AM Mighty Morphin Power Rangers signing with actors David Yost and Walter Jones
12:30-1:20 PM Lumberjanes comic book signing with writers Kat Leyh, Lilah Sturges, and Shannon Watters
3:00-4:50 PM Mighty Morphin Power Rangers signing with actors David Yost and Walter Jones

The path to DC’s future continues to unfold in Generation One: Age of Mysteries! On sale in May, Generation One: Age of Mysteries is the first of five oversized Prestige format one-shots, each detailing a different age in DC’s storied, super heroic legacy!

Generation One: Age of Mysteries follows DC’s Generation Zero: Gods Among Us, in stores on Free Comic Book Day 2020.

“The Generation series of specials are built to bring the new DC timeline to life,” said DC Publisher Dan DiDio. “With Generation One: Age of Mysteries and every subsequent volume we’ll be shining a spotlight on the 80-plus-year publishing history of the DC universe while charting the course for the bright future of DC’s characters. All of our greatest stories and events will create the backdrop and context for the great new adventures we have planned. Everything counts, and we guarantee there’ll be surprises along the way!”

Readers of Generation One: Age of Mysteries will witness firsthand major events from throughout the history of the DC universe as seen through the eyes of characters like Wonder Woman, Lucius Fox, Alfred Pennyworth, Green Lantern (Alan Scott), The Spectre (Jim Corrigan), Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane), and others. The series of one-shots will also expose secrets from DC’s history, such as:

What was the previously undocumented “big bang” of the Age of Mysteries?

Which character truly ushers in the dawn of Super Heroes, inspiring all the rest?

What was the real reason behind the Justice Society of America’s retirement?

Which Golden Age hero will become history’s greatest villain?

What contentious alliance kept the Wayne family dynasty alive after Thomas and Martha’s deaths?

Who are the new, never-seen-before wildcards that will be instrumental in fashioning DC’s push to the future?

These five books will have all the answers to these questions, setting up DC’s boldest storylines ever while laying the groundwork for more excitement to come. The five Generation issues will feature a who’s who of creative talent, with an overarching story by Brian Michael Bendis, Dan Jurgens, Andy Schmidt, Robert Venditti, and Joshua Williamson, illustrated by artists including Doug Mahnke, Bryan Hitch, Mikel Janín, Ivan Reis, David Marquez, and more.

Generation One: Age of Mysteries is scripted by Andy Schmidt, with lead art by Doug Mahnke. Each of DC’s Generation one-shots will feature a cover by Jim Cheung and a variant cover by Gary Frank. Generation Two: Age of the Metahuman, Generation Three: Age of Crisis, Generation Four: Age of Rebirth and Generation Five: Age of Tomorrow will follow monthly after Generation One: Age of Mysteries.

Generation One: Age of Mysteries is a 48-page, Prestige format one-shot on sale at comic book stores and participating online retailers on May 27.

Since the first Green Lantern was introduced in All-American Comics #16 in May 1940 by artist Martin Nodell and writer Bill Finger, the Green Lanterns have been fan-favorite characters with millions of comic book fans. From that first ring-wielding Lantern to the latest, and every strong-willed Super Hero in-between, many have spoken the Green Lantern oath and pledged to defend their home sector from evils of every nature. Now, in 2020, this corps of extraterrestrial space police built up from all alien races and places are celebrating 80 years of keeping the DC universe safe!

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, DC will be publishing Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 on May 20, 2020. Join us to see tales of all of the universe’s most legendary Green Lanterns: Alan Scott, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz, plus appearances from other cosmic favorites!

In addition to a dynamic cover by Liam Sharp, fans and collectors can also look forward to eight variant covers spotlighting Lanterns throughout the decades, drawn by some of comics’ premier artists:

1940’s variant cover by Nicola Scott

1950’s variant cover by Matt Taylor

1960’s variant cover by Doug Mahnke

1970’s variant cover by Neal Adams

1980’s variant cover by David Finch

1990’s variant cover by Philip Tan

2000’s variant cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert

2010’s variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

The legendary lineup of creators contributing their talents to Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular include Geoff Johns, Darryl Banks, Charlotte Fullerton McDuffie, Sina Grace, Mike Grell, Jeff Lemire, Ron Marz, Denny O’Neil, Fernando Pasarin, Ivan Reis, Rafa Sandoval, Mariko Tamaki, Peter J. Tomasi, James Tynion IV, Robert Venditti, and more—all with the goal to keep the galaxy glowing bright!

Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 is a prestige format comic book retailing for $9.99 and available at local comic retailers and digital retailers on May 20, 2020. Please consult your local comic book store for more information regarding the decade variant covers.

Apple TV+ has debuted the first teaser trailer for its reboot of the iconic Steven Spielberg TV series, Amazing Stories, which showcases the five new stories that fans can expect.

Amazing Stories will premiere on Apple TV+ beginning on March 6.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/8sa8EDeb3eQ

Curt Swan, one of the artists most responsible for defining the look of Superman, was born 100 years ago today. The artist, who passed away in 1996, left DC with such a wealth of material -- both published and left in inventory drawers -- that unseen images from his time as a DC artist have continued to appear more or less right up until the current day, with a story he drew -- "An Enemy Within" -- appearing in Action Comics #1000 in 2018 with a new script provided by Crisis on Infinite Earths scribe Marv Wolfman (and a custom Dynamic Forces variant created from a Swan sketch).

Swan joined the Superman family of books in 1954 when he became the artist on Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, and would go on (along with collaborator Murphy Anderson) to develop the look of the definitive Superman for 30 years. He was eventually let go when, following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the Superman titles got a major overhaul from writer/artist John Byrne.

During his time on the titles, Swan would draw the Superman family in Action Comics, Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Superman, World's Finest, and the Superboy stories in Adventure Comics.

After successfully pitching an adventure strip that ran in newspapers (Yellow Hair, about a blonde boy raised by Native Americans), Swan would be hired on in 1956 as the regular artist on the Superman newspaper strip -- material that has recently been reprinted by IDW Publishing.

During his time on DC's main-line comic books, Swan would co-create dozens of characters, including Terra-Man, the Jack Nimball Toyman, Vartox, and Master Jailer, some of whom have gone on to feature prominent on The CW's Supergirl.

Swan's final work as the regular artists of the Superman titles was in the beloved story "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?," which gave the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Superman a happily-ever-after. The story was written by Alan Moore and the first half, somewhat ironically, was inked by George Perez of Crisis on Infinite Earths fame. After John Byrne left Superman in 1988, Swan would come back briefly to hold down the fort until the series' new regular artist, George Perez, could get up to speed.

Swan's last Superman story was a short tale that appeared shortly after he passed away in Superman: The Wedding Album, the issue in which Superman and Lois Lane get married. (via ComicBook)

Thanos’ journey seemingly concluded when Iron Man snapped him out of existence in the final scenes of Avengers: Endgame. Although fans watched Thanos turn to dust, he may return in a cameo in Marvel’s upcoming film, The Eternals.

The movie follows a group of extraterrestrials who have been on Earth for thousands of years called the Eternals. What’s interesting is that Thanos is actually closely related to the group.

In the comics, Thanos’ parents were Eternals named Sui-San and A’lars, though he was born with a slight deviation. Thanos carries what is called a Deviant gene, which explains his physical appearance.

The Deviants are the main enemy of the Eternals and will play a part in the new movie. With Thanos having a clear link with both groups, it is possible that Marvel features a young version of Thanos in the film – though nothing official has been confirmed. (via Cheat Sheet)

The Eternals is set to hit theaters on November 6, 2020.

Deadline reports that Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog will hit $70 million in four days, according to the studio, after a $16.5M Sunday that is down 20% from Saturday. The pic based on the Sega character remains the best domestic opening for a video game property on the big screen on both a three-day and four-day basis, and among all Presidents’ Day openers it’s the fourth best after Disney/Marvel’s Black Panther ($242.1M), Fox’s Deadpool ($152.1M) and Universal’s Fifty Shades of Grey ($93M).

The expectation by Paramount is that Sonic makes $12M on Monday. Industry estimates figure at this point in time that this ‘A’ CinemaScore movie has a final U.S.-Canada cume in the $200M vicinity.

Promo art by Tony Moore Horror reaches new heights in SHADOWMAN #1 this May.

New York Times bestselling writer CULLEN BUNN (Venom) and the terrifyingly talented JON DAVIS-HUNT (Clean Room) pull you into the darkness. In this brand-new series, Jack Boniface, a.k.a. SHADOWMAN, faces the terrors that tear at the fabric of humanity's world. Every chapter of SHADOWMAN is a standalone descent into horror while something far more sinister emerges from shadows.

Take a look at Jon and Eisner-winning colorist JORDIE BELLAIRE'S engrossing artwork below.



Art by Jon Davis-Hunt and Jordie Bellaire

"We're taking Shadowman in some directions he's never been taken before," said Cullen. "He's confronting a growing supernatural threat that is popping up all over the world. We are introducing the concept of the Blight, which is a weakening of the veil between our world and the Deadside. And these Blights occur in places of great sorrow and misery and evil." Cullen also teased a new threat that will have a major impact beyond this series. "We're also introducing a new villain who will be changing the face of the supernatural in the Valiant Universe."


Art by Jon Davis-Hunt and Jordie Bellaire

"If you like horror, or action, or superheroes (and certainly if you like all three of those things), then this is definitely the book for you," stated Jon. "If you don’t like any of those things, then this book will change your mind. And did I mention the demon punching? Demons get punched. A lot."






Art by Jon Davis-Hunt and Jordie Bellaire

Editor HEATHER ANTOS says this is the perfect team to craft a frightening new take on Shadowman. "This is a horror comic dream team that looks and feels unlike anything I've experienced before. Everything is just... clicking. Each member of the creative team is a true master of their craft... and their craft this year is horror."






Art by Jon Davis-Hunt and Jordie Bellaire

The terrifying tale starts in SHADOWMAN #1 on May 20th, featuring colors by Jordie Bellaire, letters by Clayton Cowles, and covers by Jon Davis-Hunt, Rod Reis, Dave Johnson, Tony Moore, and Jeff Dekal.

Marvel’s coming Disney+ Loki show may set up Kang the Conqueror as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s next big bad. The show, starring Tom Hiddleston, will see the God of Mischief embody his nefarious persona from 2012’s The Avengers. A more reformed version of the character was killed by Thanos at the beginning of Avengers: Infinity War. However, Avengers: Endgame revived the 2012 Loki when he escaped with the Tesseract.

That version of Loki will lead his own Disney+ series, using the Tesseract (the Space Stone) to meddle with history. After fans were given their first tease of Loki via an image of the character in the 1970s, an MCU Disney+ Super Bowl commercial briefly showed Loki sporting a Time Variance Authority jumpsuit. In the comics, the TVA is an organization that monitors the multiverse and subsequent timelines, eliminating those deemed too dangerous.

Loki will reportedly introduce Kang the Conqueror, a time traveler who comes into contact with the TVA on more than one occasion. In the comics, Kang has close ties to both the Avengers and Fantastic Four. (via Screen Rant)

Loki is slated to begin airing on Disney+ sometime in 2021.

The return of The Walking Dead is slowly creeping up and many fans are getting excited about the AMC zombie drama coming back to their televisions. In addition, that means the aftershow Talking Dead will be back to dissect all the action and drama.

Feb. 23 will bring the airing of the TWD Season 10 midseason premiere. Afterward, Cooper Andrews (Jerry) and Lauren Ridloff (Connie) will join the Talking Dead couch opposite host Chris Hardwick. Also appearing is premiere episode director Michael E. Satrazemis. This marks Ridloff's fourth visit to the show and the 10th for Andrews. (via Undeadwalking.com)

The Walking Dead returns with its midseason premiere, "Squeeze," Sunday, Feb. 23 at 9/8c on AMC. Talking Dead airs after the Season 5 premiere of Better Call Saul, part of a two-night return event on AMC.