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Comics: Writer Eric Wallace (@ewrote) Gets Interviewed Live TONIGHT at 9PM on @itskomplicated

SyFy Network executive story editor Eric Wallace will subject himself to The 3rd Degree, an interview on the It's Komplicated webcast at 9PM PST, Sunday August 28th. He'll talk about his DC Comics series Mr. Terrific, his show and working on his hidden passion, Dark Shadows.

The 2011 Harvey Award Winners

Last night, the Baltimore Comic-Con played host to the Harvey Awards, the only awards in comics in which the nominees are nominated by professionals in the industry. Here is the list of the winners from the event: BEST LETTERER John Workman, THOR, Marvel Comics BEST COLORIST Jose Villarrubia, CUBA: MY...

Ardden Announces THE DEVIL IS DUE IN DREARY

[NEWS RELEASE] Ardden Entertainment is excited to announce the new original comic book “The Devil is Due in Dreary.” This rockabilly western thriller tells the story of the lonely Southwestern town of Dreary, where the people live in constant fear of a prophecy that if two outlaws pass through, the...

Glenn Beck Sounds Off On The New SPIDER-MAN

Regardless of your political leanings, this should provide a laugh for all comic book fans. Shortly after Marvel revealed the biracial identity of Miles Morales, the new Spider-Man of the Ultimate Universe, Glenn Beck - predictably - responded with a politicized interpretation of the move. Beck claimed that it is...

Comics: A "Komplicated" Look At The New Ultimate Spider-Man

The racial composition of the new web slinger is the lead story, but are we really paying attention?

DC Comics Responds To Female Creator Controversy

At San Diego Comic-Con, fans expressed concern over the lack of female representation in the creative teams behind the new 52 titles that DC Comics is readying for launch this fall. In response, co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio have sent out a message via The Source conveying their commitment...

Preview The Logos For Some Of DC's New 52

DC Comics has released snazzy ads, complete with redesigned logos, for some of the titles from its upcoming relaunch. Some look pretty good while others need a bit more work, but you can decide for yourself: [via Newsarama]

Marvel Entertainment Wins Jack Kirby Character Rights Case

A U.S. district judge has ruled that heirs to Jack Kirby cannot reclaim the rights to many of the characters created during Kirby's time working as a freelancer for Marvel Comics. The ruling finds that characters and content created by Kirby were made "for hire," exempting them from "a provision...

SDCC '11: The 2011 Eisner Award Winners

Last night, San Diego Comic-Con played host to the Eisner Awards, celebrating the best in all things comic book related. Here is the list of winners: Best Short Story "Post Mortem," by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark, in I Am an Avenger #2 (Marvel) Best Single Issue (or One-Shot) Hellboy:...

SDCC '11: Get A Load Of This Art From The DC Relaunch!

Whatever your feelings about the upcoming relaunch of the DC Universe, after viewing the following art, you'll have to admit that it's going to look pretty damn good. At today's San Diego Comic-Con panels, DC previewed artwork from several of its new number ones, each of which is bound for...

SDCC '11: In Case You Missed It: A Different Perspective [@ItsKomplicated, #sdcc]

Where can you find 'con news about Idris Elba, Black cosplay, hidden rumors and DC's Milestone surprise that Milestone creators don't even know about? We'll tell you ...

Legendary Comics Releases Trailer For HOLY TERROR

Legendary Comics has released a trailer for its inaugural title, Frank Miller's 9/11 revenge fantasy HOLY TERROR. The book is due out in stores on September 14. [via Heat Vision]

SDCC '11: Del Toro, Morello, Cast Team Up With Dark Horse On Comics

Dark Horse Comics is bringing in three creators from the worlds of film, music, and young adult literature to collaborate on new comic series that will hit your local comic book shop in the fall. Guillermo del Toro, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, and author P.C. Cast will lend...

Meet Lois Lane's New Boyfriend In The DCnU

Come September, Lois Lane will not only have never been married to Clark Kent, a.k.a. Superman, but she will have a totally different love in her life. The shirtless man in the above preview of SUPERMAN #1 is a never-before-seen Daily Planet reporter named Jonathan Carroll. He is Lois's boyfriend...

CAN YOU SEE HARVEY? CANADA CAN'T.

Despite landing a boatload of Harvey Award nominations, nobody in Canada seems to care. Canadian comic creator Conor McCreery explores why the comic geek gets no love in his homeland.