The DCU franchise will get its big launch with James Gunn’s Superman movie next year – but don’t expect a Batman movie to follow closely behind it.

In a new interview, filmmaker Andy Muschietti (IT, The Flash) revealed that DC Studios has hit “pause” on its development of the Batman film The Brave and the Bold, which Muschietti is attached to direct. That will be both disappointing news for Batman fans and a springboard to renewed questions about how Warner Bros. and DC Studios are juggling multiple Batman movie franchises.

Speaking with California Secreta, Muschietti said (in the loose translation of the Spanish) that “The Batman [The Brave and The Bold] project has been postponed a little bit. I might do another film before that.” (via ComicBook.com)

Dynamite Kids, Dynamite Entertainment’s new juvenile imprint has brought exciting new stories to young readers and has even more in the pipeline this year and beyond!

From originally produced material, to rights acquisitions of original tales, as well as key hit licensed properties, Dynamite Kids offers unique reading and activity experiences for entertaining and educating kids of all ages. With nearly 30 books already released or slated through the end of this year, the brand extension of Dynamite continues to grow.







Leading Dynamite Entertainment’s new juvenile publishing imprint is industry veteran Jon I. Rosenberg. Jon is a highly accomplished and creative global business development executive, specializing in originating, and extending existing juvenile content-related brands across a range of media and merchandise in the publishing, and brand-licensing sectors. The former EVP & Publisher of Curiosity Ink Media, VP and Publisher of Silver Dolphin Books, he also headed up MGM Studio’s Licensed Publishing Group.

"I'm thrilled to be at the forefront of leading Dynamite's expansion into the juvenile space," said Jon Rosenberg. "It's an opportunity to not just engage young readers from a very young age, but to get them excited about reading while looking forward to what's coming next, and to ideally develop a love for reading. We're eager to open young minds to a world of possibilities through our original stories for young readers, junior graphic novels, novelty books, and activity books."

Entries in the Dynamite Kids library to date are wide ranging, already garnering critical acclaim and rave from young readers.

Among the most prominent is the hit Thunderous written by Montana's poet laureate M.L. Smoker, Natalie Peeterse, and artist Dale Deforest. The exciting graphic novel adventure follows a young Lakota Native American girl who learns more about her family, culture, and heritage through a coming of age tale full of wonder.

Another standout gem of the line is the League of Forgettable Supervillains, a laughs-bursting take on the tropes of the hit superhero genre.

In two adorable books so far, the inexperienced but fearless switcher train Baldwin works hard and learns the ways of the rails. Whether he's crossing the country to find his lost father or making sure to get Christmas presents to every child, his spirit and the fun of locomotives shines.

In addition to Baldwin's Big Christmas Delivery, Dynamite Kids has produced and released several heart-warming tales perfect for the winter months and the holiday seasons. With a range of target audiences and formats, titles like Santa's Secret Society, How the North Pole Works, Snow Boy, the recently released The Ice Children and Stop That Penguin!, they all offer something for every kind of reader.

This round up does not include titles licensed from some of the biggest children's franchises, and Dynamite Kids is excited to bring even more exciting titles and announcements as 2025 marches on!




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Nights, the critically acclaimed comic book series written by Wyatt Kennedy (Bolero) and illustrated by Luigi Formisano, is being developed into an animated television series by Titmouse, the award-winning animation studio known for pushing creative boundaries with hit projects like Big Mouth and The Legend of Vox Machina. Published by Image Comics, Nights is a supernatural coming-of-age story centered around a group of friends navigating life, relationships, and mysterious paranormal events. The adaptation will be produced in collaboration with Kennedy and Formisano and bring their unique vision to life through Titmouse's renowned animation style and expertise.

“Nights isn’t the type of comic you read and say ‘oh neat, cool art, good story’ and then put back on the shelf with all the other comics that have cool art and good stories. Nights is a generational experience in the making,” said Alexei Bochenek, Creative Director at Titmouse. “Reading it reminds me of when I used to stay up late watching FLCL at midnight on Toonami, having my mind blown not just by how dynamic it was, but by how seen it made me feel, a mirror to my whole self, good and bad, dreams and fears. If you know you know. I want to bring that feeling back to the animation fans like me who have been chasing it ever since, and introduce a whole new audience to the experience of discovering themselves through a new show that they feel seen by and become huge champions of, too. That’s what Nights is.”

Kennedy added: “Despite so many live-action comic translations, I never envisioned Nights being adapted any other way than as an animated series. Luigi’s and my love of animation is baked into the very fiber of the book, and having the legendary, incredibly talented team at Titmouse help bring it to life is mind-blowing. From our earliest conversations, Alexei and his team immediately understood the soul of our strange little story, and their passionate collaborative spirit leaves me confident that we’re crafting something that fans of the book and newcomers alike will love.”

“It’s unbelievable to think that the incredibly talented people behind some of my favorite shows are now bringing Nights to life,” said Formisano. “As a fan of Titmouse’s works for years, it’s a dream come true. It’s a huge honor to work with a team who loves this story as much as Wyatt and I do, and I can’t wait for fans to see what we create together.”

The animated series promises to stay true to the comic book’s distinctive artistic style and storytelling while introducing audiences to new layers of depth and imagination, where the setting is nostalgic and dreamlike, monsters and vampires are real, and the late ‘90s and early 2000s vibes are off the charts. With a cinematic blend of indie and anime influences that are beautiful, colorful, and contemporary, the animated series will deliver both frights and feels, much like the comic book.

The Nights comic book series launched at Image Comics in 2024 to critical acclaim, with the first twelve-issue story arc titled, "Season One." Nights Vol. 1 which collects “Part One” of the series, Nights #1-6, is available now at comic book shops, independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones, and across many digital platforms. Nights Vol. 2, collecting Nights #6-12, will be released in comic book shops on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and in bookstores on March 11, 2025. The Season One finale issue, Nights #12, is now also available at comic book shops, and the Season Two premiere issue, Nights #13, will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 26. Nights is available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

Soaring into space, and then back down to the hands of readers, this June Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products are excited to announce the Space Ghost Annual! This special issue acts as a capstone to the title's storylines to date, and teases what is yet to come!

"From the very beginning, Space Ghost has been a true labor of love from me and artist Jonathan Lau, bringing together the best parts of superheroes and science fiction — and we're so excited for readers to finally witness the epic showdown that we've been building up to all along!," said series writer David Pepose. "We've been so lucky to have an army of creators, fans, retailers, and press tirelessly champion our work, and I can't wait for everyone to see what Jonathan and I have coming next. The future couldn't be more exciting — or more dangerous — for Space Ghost and his intergalactic found family!"

The new era of Space Ghost comics has been a great hit, critical darling, and a blast for fans, by all accounts. Its all-star creative team of David Pepose (Captain Planet, Cable) and Jonathan Lau (Red Sonja, Green Hornet) pour their passion into each and every page alongside the rest of the creative team. Space Ghost has been a perfect concoction of the timeless original Hanna-Barbera DNA and the most thrilling superhero storytelling ingredients of the modern era, all channeled through super-fans.

With its first full year and 12 issues down, Pepose and the team needed extra real estate to wrap up their latest epic chapter. The big Robo Corp storyline comes to a close within the annual, as readers learn more about Dr. Xander Ibal's devious plans for Blip. It's all leading to an evil scheme to unleash the malevolent artificial intelligence known as Ultima!

The fan-favorite crew of Space Ghost alongside Jan and Jace will have to take down the whole Council of Doom if they hope to stop Ultima's schemes for intergalactic control. Will the scion of the spaceways be able to rid the universe of the terrifying new threat?

At the very end of this extra-length treat for new and old Space Ghost fans alike, there will also be an exciting tease for a powerful new villain. Set to be center stage for the next exciting Space Ghost storylines, fans will not want to miss this essential release that promises to kick off Space Ghost's most thrilling adventures yet!

The annual features 28 pages of story, and covers by Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee, Bjorn Barends, and Anthony Marques.

SPACE GHOST ANNUAL #1 will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ April 2025 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in June 2025. Comic book fans are encouraged to preorder copies of the book with their local comic book retailers.

Dynamite today announces a set of updates on its licensed TRANSFORMERS trading cards celebrating the 40th anniversary of the beloved Hasbro franchise. All key segments and editions of the trading cards set have fully sold out, coinciding with the conclusion of the yearlong 40th anniversary celebrations in 2024.

The TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary collectible cards from Dynamite had four principal sections of product, to fit the desires and needs of various retailers and collectors. This included the Collector's Set, the Deluxe Set, as well as Hanger Boxes, and Blaster Boxes. All four are fully sold out from their production run.

The Kickstarter campaign launched to offer the cards and key extras directly to many fans concluded at the end of October and will conclude fulfillment this month in February.

Dynamite's direct sales through the company's website have also sold out.

Fans who have not yet gotten their cards can check with their preferred retailers to see if they are available for purchase.

The trading cards featured in this set and campaign collect a wide range of visions of everyone's favorite characters. The Hasbro vaults have been opened, with the set's designers and curators pulling classic artwork and representing an international crop of top artists. The focus of this set is on the original, iconic "Generation 1" era and continuity of the franchise. This includes the biggest beloved characters across both Autobot and Decepticon factions, such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, Ironhide, Soundwave, and other classics.

Due to the phenomenal success of this initial Hasbro and Dynamite collaboration, further updates on new Dynamite licensed TRANSFORMERS collectible trading card projects will follow shortly. Fans can stay tuned to Dynamite's platforms and their favorite comics and trading card news outlets to hear about it first.

This June, Dynamite Entertainment is excited to bring the hotly anticipated second volume in its new line of paperback editions of the comprehensive Vampirella Archives. With volumes planned to release every two months, this second installment marks a critical point for the series and is an essential addition to every fan's shelf!

Vampirella Archives Volume Two collects issues #8-14 of the original Vampirella magazine released at the time by Warren Publishing. This stretch covers the years 1970 and 1971.

The previous, initial volume capped off with #7 as the first issue credited to new editor Archie Goodwin, primarily featuring the "Three Witches" epic by Nicola Cuti, Tom Sutton, Ernie Colon, and Billy Graham. Goodwin is one of the most celebrated figures in American comics, as writer and editor, for his works on titles like Epic Illustrated, Star Wars, Batman, Iron Man, Starman, and more.

With the first issue in this second book, Goodwin immediately hits the ground running with a rapid expansion of Vampirella's cast and lore, writing the ongoing lead feature himself, initially still with Vampi's original artist Tom Sutton. The duo introduce key supporting characters Conrad and Adam Van Helsing, the mysterious foes of the Cult of Chaos, and the Crimson Chronicles. Mordecai Pendragon follows a few issues later.

Following Sutton's Vampirella run across issues #1-11, the final three issues of this volume showcase the debut of legendary artist Jose Gonzalez. The master Spanish artist would quickly become the character's most celebrated and definitive creator of the Warren era, and remains on the "Mount Rushmore" for nearly all fans to this day over 55 years into the character's history. His contributions to the series and character continue through the very end of the series in 1983. His diverse mixed media approach employing ink washes among other techniques, and his evolving use of photorealism inspirations make every page of his a wonder.

Other creators featured in this volume include Wally Wood, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Dave Cockrum, Dennis O'Neil, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Doug Moench, Jack Katz, Sam Glanzman, Mike Ploog, Frank Brunner, Jeffrey Catherine Jones, Gardner Fox, and others. These brilliant stories are complemented by painted covers by Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo, Sanjulian, Ken Kelly, and Bill Hughes.

This will be the second of a projected 15 total volumes in paperback for the first time, set to reprint the entire 112 issue run of Vampirella from 1969 through 1983. The Archives are printed in dimensions matching the original magazine format. Stories are primarily in black and white. This approach allowed the series in its heyday to sidestep the Comics Code Authority and push boundaries of mature content.

The following third volume will feature more Goodwin and Gonzalez, the entry of writer T. Casey Brennan, Esteban Maroto's "Tomb of the Gods" feature, and more.




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Dynamite Entertainment, DC, and Queen "B" Productions today announced an incredible crossover set to be the perfect match of two of the most beloved and provocative women in fiction, as the one and only cupid of crime, Harley Quinn, will meet the maven of the macabre, Elvira, in an upcoming comic book series!

This extraordinary collaboration has been championed by all involved—including Elvira herself—resulting in a mashup between two pop culture icons that fans will be sure to adore.

More information will come as the project develops, but it can be confirmed that Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti will be writing the story. The power couple's creative tenure crafting the misadventures of Harley Quinn from 2013 to 2018 added countless elements to the character, and brought in a new era of fans, while setting the blueprint for many of her interpretations since.

"What do you get when you slam a Maid of Mischief and a Mistress of the Dark together?" asked Amanda Conner. "Sheer chaos, escapades and fun! Holee pandemolee, who WOULDN’T wanna see the Vivacious Elvira and the Hijinky Harley Quinn get together for a bunch of wisecracking and clowning around? And a bit of naughtiness. Okay. Maybe a lot. I can’t wait to work on this book!"

Jimmy Palmiotti added, “We are super excited to not only revisit our lovely Harley Quinn and her gang in Coney Island, but it seems like a match made in heaven... or hell, having the ever stunning Elvira, Mistress of the Dark along for the ride in this team-up to end all team-ups. We are talking ICONS here! This is one of those circumstances where the characters have so much in common that the books almost write themselves. The trouble these two are going to be getting in will be epic!"

"Recently I’ve gotten the chance to have my Elvira character crossover with some other icons of horror and even personal friends of mine, like H.P. Lovecraft and Vincent Price," shared Cassandra Peterson, the voice and visage behind the Mistress of the Dark. “My fiendish fans may recall that my entry to comics was with DC, and it’s exciting to be working with them again, and with one of their most revered characters. There are few who can match my charisma and appeal, but Harley is up there!”

Dynamite CEO and Publisher Nick Barrucci added, "This is such a great story, we had to bring the best creators on board for this historic team-up and crossover. Amanda and Jimmy are some of my closest friends in this industry, and we've loved working with them at Dynamite. Their work with Harley is so beloved as well, so it's just a perfect project all around. We're excited to share more with fans as it comes together."

Harley Quinn made her debut in 1992 on the masterful Batman: The Animated Series, before quickly leaping into comic books, films, and beyond with her boundless energy and trademark wit. The clown princess of crime was originally the psychologist for The Joker, then a love interest and accomplice in his mayhem. Since then, Harley has broken out on her own, joining the Suicide Squad, DC’s Gotham City Sirens, and created her own found family. Off the page and screens, she's left an indelible mark on fans of all generations and risen to become one of DC’s most recognizable and beloved characters.

Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark is a character played by actress Cassandra Peterson, going back over four decades of fun and frights. She was initially created to serve as a "horror hostess" for programming featuring older, campy B-movies from the horror and science fiction genres. Her captivating charms and signature look led to a bounty of talk show appearances, merchandising, and cult classic film masterpieces. Through the years she has also starred in over 200 comic books of her own across multiple publishers. Her earliest tales on the four-color page were through DC, and her current home for half a decade has been Dynamite.

Both Harley Quinn and Elvira are icons of aesthetics, fashion, and charm. Across their multiple media appearances, they've inspired and entertained generations of women and men, and countless Halloween costumes! Their pairing is natural, a dream project for all involved and a treat for readers and collectors.

Further details on creative teams, story details, formats, and release dates will be shared on this project soon!

“The Umbrella Academy” is coming back this June with a new story told in its original comic-book medium from creators Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá and Dark Horse Comics.

Per the description for “The Umbrella Academy: Plan B,” “After the mass release of The City’s greatest foes and the chaos that followed in Hotel Oblivion, the Umbrella Academy faces their most fearsome challenge to date – their other brothers and sisters. Known only as The Sparrows, they share a different connection to Sir Reginald Hargreeves and Mom. No one knows how to hurt each other more than family, and this powerful, ruthless brood will spare no brutality in favor of their sole objective—control and the obedient glare that comes with it.”

The new comic is co-written by Way and Bá (who also illustrates), colored by Dave Stewart and lettered by Nate Piekos.

It will be released June 11 and is currently available for preorder for $4.99.

Dark Horse says Issue #1 will feature six variant covers illustrated by artists including Fabio Moon, Claire Roe, Mike del Mundo, Duncan Fegredo, David Aja and Jill Thompson. (via Variety)

BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #5. Groundbreaking POWER RANGERS writer, and scribe behind Darkest Hour Melissa Flores, along with acclaimed artist Michael YG (Iron Fist), colorist Fabi Marques, and letterer Ed Dukeshire ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos with the new ongoing series POWER RANGERS PRIME! Continuing March 2025.

Relationships are put to the test in this thrilling new issue as members of the VR Troopers and the Power Rangers team go head-to-head in a heated battle! But the VR Troopers attack as a tightly formed unit, revealing the Ranger’s weakness as inexperienced, new heroes… Can they overcome their shaky teamwork to avoid capture? Or will outside intervention be needed to save them from these dangerously skilled opponents?



POWER RANGERS PRIME #5 features a main cover by the incomparable Dan Mora, with variants by Matt Taylor (Deep State), Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Keyla Valerio (Vicarious), Don Aguillo (Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn), and Audrey Mok (Archie).



POWER RANGERS PRIME 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; and the upcoming Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; and The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.



POWER RANGERS PRIME #5 will be available in comic shops March 19, 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.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the third installment in Paramount’s franchise based on SEGA’s video games, is set to begin streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on February 18. The film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date.

On Paramount+, fans of the franchise can also catch up with the first two films, as well as spin-off series Knuckles and a retro animated series following the franchise’s mischievous hero.

The highest-grossing film in the Sonic series, at over $473 million worldwide, as well as the second highest-grossing video game film of all time, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 picks up shortly after Knuckles’ six-episode side quest and follows Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails on their most epic adventure yet. In the film, the team reunites to face a new, formidable foe, Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Together, team Sonic must secure an unexpected alliance if they hope to stop Shadow and save the planet they now call home. (via Deadline)

Matt Damon will be playing Odysseus in Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming epic “The Odyssey,” Variety is reporting. He will appear alongside an expansive cast including Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo.

Damon’s role was revealed Monday morning through the film’s official X account. The post included a photo of him in character and read, “Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026.”

“The Odyssey” follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story was first scribed by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by modern readers.

Nolan penned the script and serves as director and producer. His wife, Emma Thomas, will also produce under the pair’s Syncopy banner.