Fantastic Universes

Any serious comics fan will know the name Jimmy Palmiotti. He's a 30 year comics veteran, acclaimed inker and writer, co-founder of Event Comics, co-creator of Ash and Painkiller Jane and, alongside his wife Amanda Conner, one of the most successful and admired Harley Quinn writers of all time. He's also a written scripts for numerous TV and film projects, including  Random Acts of Violence , Dead Space: Downfall , and Marvel Renaissance . He's also amazing with fans on social media, and one the most approachable, friendly and all-round nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing . Scott Hampton was one of the early pioneers of painted comics, and has delivered outstanding art for all the major comics companies. His works include, an issue of the original Books of Magic for DC, American Gods for Dark Horse (both with legendary writer Neil Gaiman), and Marvel Knights: Black Widow  for Marvel. As you can imagine, hearing the news that these two...

We’re back once again and ready to reveal some upcoming digital manga series debuting all throughout August 2021. As a reminder, these new digital debuts as well as returning favorites will be available upon release across all our participating digital vendors including Bookwalker , comiXology , Kindle , Apple Books, Google Play , Kindle , Nook , Kobo , izneo , and more! To see what other new releases will be available in August 2021, and other months take a look at our Manga Release Calendar! I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Art   By Yosuke Kokuzawa, Story by Kenkyo na Circle, Character design by Meru Release Date: August 3, 2021 Prince Lloyd wasn't always a prince...in fact, his previous life is one he remembers perfectly: he was a sorcerer, of sorts. So when he was forced to reincarnate, he decided to continue his studies, prince of the realm or no! But his new life has its own sets of challenges...including being a 10-year...

‘The Philosophy of Venom’ Published by Titan Books and Marvel Comics Review by Tyler Harris Venom. Is there a more iconic and perfect villain out there? Created by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane in 1988, this character has gone on to receive enormous amounts of popularity. From his appearances in Amazing Spider-Man , through his countless mini-series (of varying quality) in the 90’s, then to his own film in 2018, and all the way up to date with the historic Donny Cates/Ryan Stegman run; this character is one that means something to a lot of people. To me, Venom was a huge part of my formative experiences with Spider-Man – especially due to his appearances in the 90’s animated series (of which I own every available episode on DVD and every comic adaption). As a result he holds a dear place in my heart. So, to be given the opportunity to review a book entitled The Philosophy of Venom (after recently reviewing The Philosophy of Spider-Man , which I highly recommend you check out), i...

By Fay Clark This was a fun idea, at least I'd like to think so! If you're like me you have shelves of unread books! So just pick any two that are top most on your list to read and flip a coin! Let the universe chose for you. Challenge 4 - Pick 2 books, and let a coin toss decide which one you read. Recommendation 1 - The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy.  Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared millions of times online - perhaps you've seen them? They've also been recreated by children in schools and hung on hospital walls. They sometimes even appear on lamp posts and on cafe and bookshop windows. Here, you will find them together in this book of Charlie's most-loved drawings, adventuring into the Wild and exploring the thoughts and feelings that unite us all. Recommendation 2 - Thursday Murder Club by Richard ...

By Fay Clark You can tell I was in a bit of a weird mood when I created this challenge! It had to be one of my favourites though. Its just a bit of fun! Challenge 3 - Read a book wearing the same hat the entire time. Recommendation 1 - Nevermore by Keith R.A. DeCandido. Supernatural based book, Sam and Dean have hit New York City to check out a local rocker's haunted house. But before they can figure out why a lovesick banshee in an '80s heavy-metal T-shirt is wailing in the bedroom, a far more macabre crime catches their attention. Not far from the house, two university students were beaten to death by a strange assailant. A murder that's bizarre even by New York City standards, it's the latest in a line of killings that the brothers soon suspect are based on the creepy stories of legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe.  Their investigation leads them to the center of one of Poe's horror classics, face-to-face with their most terrifying foe yet. And if Sam and Dean don...

By Fay Clark I'm having a fantastic reading month at the moment. I hope you are all having the same! This one is going to be a super easy recommendation, cause it's all to do with Fantastic Universes. Challenge 2 - Read something you discovered through Fantastic Universes. Recommendation 1 - DCeased: Dead Planet by Tom Taylor. Find our review here . The survivors of the infected apocalypse that ravaged Earth in the pages of DCeased have found a haven on a second Earth. The Justice League rebuilt with new members--Damian Wayne, Jon Kent and Cassie Sandsmark--and for the most part, life is good. Until a faint signal is received that is coming from the planet everyone had fled five short years ago... Somehow Cyborg is transmitting a message--he survived, and there might be a cure! Suspecting a trap, but with too much on the line, the new Justice League must make their way home to the dead planet to see what awaits them and who is left to be saved! Recommendation 2 - Sythe by Neal...

Writer Tom King and artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta created a strange premise for the old-school Avenger Vision. They gave him a family. On paper, Vision with family hijinks sounds ridiculous and cheesy, but instead, it turned out to be a haunting, character-defining master class on comic storytelling. Let's break down 2015's Vision series. "Balls in the Air" Writer: Tom King Artist: Gabriel Hernandez Walta Colorist: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: VC's Clayton Cowles Review by Eric Lee Our next episode of Vision seems to be more light-hearted than the previous chapters. Viv is back, Vin and the rest of the family is in a better mood. But there are secrets brewing underneath. Faith and Humanity The opening scene is Vin and Viv playing football. Apparently, Viv is experiencing her inverted version of the "Peanuts" football dilemma . Her brother is preparing to kick the ball that she is holding. However, every time she does it, he phases and does not kick the...

By Fay Clark If you are at all struggling to find books for this month's challenges, never fear the Book Queen is here. Challenge 1 - Read a book that is older than you. Now, as I do not know anyone's age. This is slightly tricky. However, I will do my best to give a wide range of books. Recommendation 1 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.  In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort. Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, Gollum, and the spectacular world of Middle-earth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon Smaug the Magnificent. Recommendation 2 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White.  Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her...

DC HONORING 8OTH ANNIVERSARY OF WONDER WOMAN WITH STUNNING LINE-UP OF PUBLISHING RELEASES Featuring Milestone Commemorative Releases  New Series Launches  and THREE FREE Special Editions  DC Will Celebrate Wonder Woman’s 80-Year Legacy  With Massive Collection of Comics  Headlined by the Iconic Super Hero. For the global celebration of Wonder Woman, DC is honoring the iconic character’s 80th anniversary with a vibrant collection of commemorative releases, free editions and new series launches all starring DC’s Champion of Truth and Warrior for Peace. Headlined by the inspiring anthology showcasing 23 trailblazing women around the world, Wonderful Women of the World, DC will also thrill Wonder Woman fans with a 100-page spectacular, a commemorative hardcover and multiple brand-new series, all to be released this fall pegged to the global celebration of Wonder Woman Day on October 21. WONDERFUL WOMEN OF THE WORLD Out September 28, 2021 DC brings together a collect...