While it is unclear who will take on the role of Kang the Conqueror after Jonathan Majors was let go by Marvel, one of the names that many felt had a chance is saying that he doesn’t want the part. Actor Luke James, who you may know from Them: The Scare, told The Direct that while he’s not interested in playing the time travelling villain, he’d be open to talk about other roles. "Marvel as a whole? Yes. Kang the Conqueror? No. But I wouldn't not not take the meeting. There are so many brilliant characters, because I mean, it's so many characters. There are so many characters I would love a take at." He did say which role would really pique his interest,  "I know it's going to throw people: Thrasher. As a kid, I loved Thrasher, especially when I was introduced to him via Spider-Man. I just thought that was really cool. I skateboard. I thought it was really sick. They're working on ‘Blade,' Blade is awesome. But I can't unsee Wesley [Snipes], but I also love Mahershala Ali, so I just know that's just going to be a brilliant take on that." 

BOOM! Studios is thrilled to announce DUNE: EDGE OF A CRYSKNIFE: RAGE OF SHAI-HULUD, a brand-new one-shot further expanding the vast and rich universe of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel Dune. The exploration into unexplored regions of the Dune mythos is penned by award-winning novelists Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, with Dune: House Corrino artists Andrea Scalmazzi and Francesco Mazzoli returning to illustrate.

It's a battle of generations as Mapes’s son, Samos, launches a bold assault against Baron Abulurd Harkonnen, son of Dimitri!

To bring down the heavily fortified Harkonnen outpost, the Fremen will need a tool of unimaginable destruction…Shai-Hulud—the mighty sandworms!

DUNE: EDGE OF A CRYSKNIFE: RAGE OF SHAI-HULUD #1 features main cover art by Raymond Swanland, and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Juan Samu (Marvel Action: Black Panther) and Justine Florentino (Grim).

DUNE: EDGE OF A CRYSKNIFE: RAGE OF SHAI-HULUD is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey; Bronze Faces by Shobo, Shof, and Alexandre Tefenkgi; In Bloom by Michael W. Conrad and John J. Pearson; and When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Power Rangers Prime by Melissa Flores and Michael YG; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

DUNE: EDGE OF A CRYSKNIFE: RAGE OF SHAI-HULUD #1 will be available in comic shops August 27, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

Celebrate 450 issues of spellbinding adventure and magical mystery this September in DOCTOR STRANGE #450, a giant-size one-shot packed with all-new stories set across different eras of Doctor Stephen Strange! It’s a concoction of tales worthy of the Master of Mystic Arts as current Doctor Strange scribe Derek Landy is joined by two of the character’s most influential writers, Roger Stern and J. Michael Straczynski, along with a host of superstar artistic talent including Ron Lim and Ivan Fiorelli. In addition, acclaimed creator Christian Ward makes his Marvel writing debut on a story that he’ll also draw.

Stephen’s quest to become the Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard is currently unfolding, a key development in the ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM event. In DOCTOR STRANGE #450, Landy will continue to explore this fantastical new direction for Strange and reveals a glimpse at what comes next!

As turmoil seizes Asgard, Doctor Strange’s life is about to change forever. But as he stands on the threshold of a true journey into mystery, it turns out the past isn’t quite done with him yet…

“For 62 years, Stephen Strange had guided readers through the magical realms of Marvel, steering us from one mind-bending horror to the next. As a writer, to be given the chance to turn the tables, to be a part of this milestone issue and, within it, to steer the good doctor towards the dark adventures that await him, is a thrill beyond measure,” Landy shared.

Check out Leinil Francis Yu’s cover and stay tuned for more Doctor Strange comic announcements in the months ahead!

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)

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.

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.