After working with A24 on The Smashing Machine, the anticipated MMA drama out later this year, Dwayne Johnson is looking to get back in business with the studio. Deadline reports that he’s come aboard to co-star in Breakthrough, a psychological thriller penned by up-and-comer Zeke Goodman.

Set in turn-of-the-millennium Southern California, the story follows an alienated young man who comes under the influence of a motivational guru, whose intoxicating charm masks his morally questionable methods of manipulation and his own concealed darkness. Johnson reportedly will play the supporting role of the guru, with casting still underway for the lead role and other supporting parts.

There’s no director on the project yet, but it will be produced and financed by A24. Stacey Sher’s Shiny Penny Productions will produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, with Jacob Epstein and Justin Wolf to exec produce via Lighthouse Management and Media.

Shannon Eric Denton and David Hartman are back together again for a supernatural tale. The award-winning team recently collaborated on the supernatural historical graphic novel Kraken at Titan Comics, and they’ve cooked up another winning recipe for suspense and adventure in Spectors.

Jumping between the 1930s and the modern day, Spectors features a trio of supernatural investigators band together to stop a cult from resurrecting ancient evils. The graphic novel's focus is a decades-long mission that spans generations of monster hunters as they combat the bumps in the night. Reginald and Debby are the protagonists, and they’re armed with a mystical knife and a prosthetic multi-tool-gatling gun. They uncover a hidden lab filled with human test subjects, with experiments that have been running since the 1930s. Spectors teases that their latest victim may become Reginald and Debby’s greatest ally.

Fans will have a little bit of a wait on their hands. Spectors is slated to release a year from now on May 12, 2026. (via ComicBook.com)

George R. R. Martin has signed on with Lion Forge Entertainment to adapt Howard Waldrop’s A Dozen Tough Jobs into an adult animated feature film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The renowned author will produce the project, a reimagining of the Greek classic story of the 12 labors of Hercules. A Dozen Tough Jobs transports the mythic tale to 1920s Mississippi, where Hercules is re-envisioned as a former sharecropper fighting to regain his freedom.

The movie will also be produced by Martin, Lion Forge Entertainment CEO and founder David Steward II, and Lion Forge president and chief creative officer Stephanie Sperber.

Martin is best known for his bestselling fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the globally celebrated HBO series Game of Thrones.

This summer, the pop culture showdown fans have waited ages for arrives in GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, a five issue event series written by superstar writer Gerry Duggan and drawn by acclaimed artist Javier Garrón. Following a series of hit one-shots where Godzilla battles different Marvel heroes across history, GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE pits the King of the Monsters against the combined might of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more. Today, see what’s to come with the reveal of GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #2, where Duggan and Garrón are also joined by superstar artist Paco Medina.

The new covers include Mark Brooks’ latest main cover, this time depicting Godzilla becoming the latest host of Venom! Variant covers include stunning pieces by acclaimed artists Andrea Sorrentino and Stonehouse along with another iconic Action Figure Variant Cover by John Tyler Christopher that features Godzilla’s archnemesis King Ghidorah. Plus Dave Watchter continues the series’ line of Marvelized Variant Covers which deliver terrifying mashups of Godzilla and Marvel icons, this time showcasing the fiery vengeance of GHOST-RIDER-ZILLA!

THE LETHAL PROTECTOR BECOMES THE DEADLY DESTRUCTOR AS GODZILLA BONDS WITH A SYMBIOTE! As the King of the Monsters sets about making mincemeat out of Manhattan, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find reinforcements in the most unlikely of places – the villainous patrons of the Bar with No Name! Will their combined efforts be enough to slow Godzilla down – or are they merely adding fuel to the fire as the Venom Symbiote discovers an even more enticing apex predator to latch onto? Plus, Black Panther makes a shocking discovery about the nature of Vibranium and what is driving Godzilla’s rampage! But will it be enough to make a difference in the wake of the disappearance of Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman and the entire Baxter Building?!

Check out the GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #2 covers and preorder the debut issue at your local comic shop today!

Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter are training together as Ritter joins Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

The actress is reprising her role as Jessica Jones in the new season, which is filming now, and she needs to be prepared for some brutal stunts after a long time away from the Marvel cameras.

Celebrity fitness trainer Naqam Washington is working with Cox and Ritter. The three recently met up for a workout in a Brooklyn gym following a day of filming, according to a post on social media by Washington.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 has a planned release date of March 2026 on Disney+. (via ComicBook.com)

Sony’s “Caught Stealing” trailer shows Austin Butler navigating New York City’s criminal landscape in Darren Aronofsky‘s latest film.

Butler plays Hank Thompson, a former baseball player who “unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined,” per the official logline.

Butler is joined by cast members Bad Bunny, Matt Smith, Regina King, Vincent D’Onofrio, Action Bronson, Liev Schreiber and Griffin Dunne. Zoë Kravitz plays Butler’s love interest.

“Caught Stealing” will release in theaters Aug. 29. (via Variety)

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/6mIvD-GN-p4

New footage from The Fantastic Four: First Steps has confirmed that the team's mysterious wristbands are used for emergency alerts. The bracelets have been a major talking point among MCU fans since the first trailer for the new movie was released, with theories pointing to various functionalities before the clip below set their purpose into stone.

A promotional ad for the NBA's Western Conference Finals showed the core quartet on stage for The Ted Gilbert Show. Suddenly, their bracelets light up simultaneously with the words "Alert!!" and "Game Time" flashing in bright red text, indicating the bracelets are used as an alert system to warn them of impending threats.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will debut in theaters on July 25. (via The Direct)

The full clip can be seen here: https://twitter.com/i/status/1924990580867650030

Helmed by celebrated former editor, Illuminous founder, and writer, Joseph P. Illidge (Batman, Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet) alongside Tim Seeley (Revival, Hack/Slash) and Christian Rosado (Vampirella, Skull and Bones: Savage Storm), Bloodletter will take readers deep into the unspoken lore of Spawn’s world. This five-issue miniseries will launch in June from Image/Todd McFarlane Productions.


Illidge—known for his industry-defining work across the comics platform—brings a commanding vision to the title’s lead, crafting a protagonist as powerful as she is haunted. Working in lockstep with Seeley, Rosado, colorist DC Alonso (Avengers), and letterers AndWorld Design, the creative team paints a portrait of a woman waging war against human and infernal forces.

Tasha Thornwall is The Bloodletter, mystical mercenary of the world's secret underground. A former CIA operative forced to live in the shadows after being outed by Al Simmons 10 years ago, when she learns Al Simmons is alive as Spawn she sets out for revenge. The mission to hunt down and kill Spawn begins in this debut miniseries. Spawn fans won’t want to miss uncovering this secret history stitched together with horror, espionage, and sorcery.

“Bloodletter is about our hero, Tasha Thornwall, and how she uses the power of magic and secrets to fight through a world that constantly throws danger from Heaven and Hell at her!” said Illidge. “Working with my fellow brothers-in-arms—Tim and Christian—and using our magical combination of skills to show the fans the secret history of the Spawn Universe is just as wonderful and scary as it sounds. We can't wait to pull you into Tasha's world and never let go!”

Seeley added: “At its core, this story is all about synthesis. For our lead, Tasha, it’s that combination of espionage and street magic that makes her an unkillable survivor in a world where guys like Spawn, Overtkill, and Violator walk. And the comic itself is a synthesis too, of Joe, Christian, and me, something totally new none of us would have concocted on our own.”

“It's blood, magic, it's evil questioning itself, it's also love and redemption,” said Rosado. “Tasha took on a life of her own, and what we do as a team is narrate it, chapter after chapter. In this transgressive and dark world, there's a new character who is a privilege to draw. Joe, Tim, and I have that mission—to make her struggle known and what she has to tell us.”

While Bloodletter carves its own path, the series remains grounded in the legacy of Spawn—a character and universe created by Todd McFarlane that redefined creator-owned comics. With Tasha now stepping into the shadows left behind, the series builds a bridge between the foundational myths and the next era of supernatural storytelling.

Perfect for fans of Something is Killing the Children, Witchblade, Grim, Storm, Catwoman, and Psylocke, Bloodletter blends genre with fury and introduces a deadly new antihero to the ranks.

Bloodletter #1 will be available at local comic shops on Wednesday, June 18:

Bloodletter #1 Cover A by Rosado – Lunar Code: 0425IM285

Bloodletter #1 Cover B Blank Sketch variant – Lunar Code: 0425IM286

Bloodletter #2 will hit local comic shops on Wednesday, July 23:

Cover A by Rosado – Lunar Code: 0525IM480

Cover B by Raymond Gay – Lunar Code: 0525IM481

Bloodletter #3 will hit local comic shops on Wednesday, August 20:

Cover A by Rosado – Lunar Code: 0625IM286

Cover B by Gay – Lunar Code: 0625IM287

Bloodletter will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.



Mattel is teaming with TriStar Pictures to develop a live-action/animated film based on its classic game Whac-A-Mole.

No word on the plot of the feature take. Elizabeth Bassin and Steve Spohr are overseeing for Mattel Films, alongside Shary Shirazi and Kelseigh Coombs for TriStar.

“Whac-A-Mole is more than a game,” said Mattel Films President Robbie Brenner, “it’s a laugh-out-loud battle of reflexes that has brought joy and a little chaos to families for five decades. We’re beyond excited to team up with TriStar Pictures to turn the iconic experience into a wild, action-packed ride for the big screen.”

Commented TriStar President Nicole Brown, “Mattel continues to create impact with their films, and Whac-A-Mole is no exception – a brand that has been in culture for generations. We look forward to partnering with them to bring audiences a fresh, unexpected take on this absolute classic.” (via Deadline)

Today Skybound Comet and Image Comics reveal a new look at interior pages from Pizza Witch, the graphic novel that cooks up a delicious world of magic for a wide range of readers by Sarah Graley (Glitch, Our Super Adventure) and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure).

Pizza Witch will be available for physical purchase everywhere books are sold in September 2025 from Skybound Comet, the original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences, but sure to captivate readers of all ages. A YA graphic novel with crossover appeal to new adults, Pizza Witch follows main character Roxy on her journey to be the best Pizza Witch with accessible yet emotive art and storytelling that highlights relationships and Roxy’s self-discovery.

As Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins have been publishing their webcomic series Our Super Adventure for over a decade, Skybound Comet is pleased to announce that Pizza Witch is also available to start reading today on Webtoon, Tapas and the Pizza Witch website, with the first three chapters available to read for free now. One additional chapter of the graphic novel will become available on these platforms on Tuesdays weekly, through the final chapter’s release in December.

“As the publisher of bestselling graphic novels like Ava's Demon and Scurry, we’re no stranger to webcomics,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “But Sarah Graley & Stef Purenin’s Pizza Witch marks the first weekly webcomic in Skybound history – and this one’s guaranteed to charm readers in 30 minutes or less!”

In Pizza Witch, Roxy wants nothing more than to become the best Pizza Witch that’s ever existed! But having to deal with a boss who couldn’t care less about teaching her magic and parents who don’t exactly support her dream has brought Roxy to her breaking point. Well, at least until her boss reveals that he’s been prepping her for a LEGENDARY magic Pizza Artifact quest. Is this finally the moment Roxy’s been waiting for? Accompanied by her BFF black cat familiar, George, will Roxy get to learn advanced Pizza Magic and maybe even find time for romance along the way?

The Skybound Comet slate also includes the upcoming release of Family Force V (SBN: 978-1-5343-4033-6 SRP $16.99), the prismatic YA graphic novel about your new favorite alien fighting family by Matt Braly (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Lin, coming in June 2025; Clementine Book Three (ISBN: 978-1-5343-9737-8 SRP $14.99), the highly anticipated and heart-wrenching finale of the Eisner-Award nominated YA trilogy by Tillie Walden (On a Sunbeam, Spinning), coming in July 2025; and TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2799-3 SRP $12.99), the start of a new OGN series about the misadventures of the bot who is mightier than the sword by Brian “Smitty” Smith (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and Marz Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist), available July 2025 for Middle Grade Readers.

Pizza Witch (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2796-2 SRP $16.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday September 3, 2025, and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.