Review: The Black Hood #1

THE BLACK HOOD #1 by Duane Swierczynski and Michael Gaydos

The Black Hood starts the Dark Circle Comics initiative with a bang, almost like a shotgun blast to the face (more on that later, actually). Duane Swierczynski has crafted a multidimensional story that isn’t your typical superhero yarn. It’s also worth mentioning that this book is definitely for mature readers. Contained within is some graphic violence and rather coarse language. None of it feels forced and only adds to the authenticity of the material.

This inaugural issue tells the gripping story of officer Gregory Hettinger, a cop who takes a shotgun blast to the face (I just paid off my opener) while trying to break up a situation near a school. It leads to him killing a man whom he felt didn’t deserve it while operating on pure instinct. His disfigurement leads him to develop an addiction to pain pills, undergo speech therapy, and a crisis of conscience. I was vaguely reminded of The Simpsons episode in which Alan Moore reimagined Radioactive Man as a heroine addicted jazz critic.

The story organically builds to Gregory becoming a vigilante near the end, but it’s quite clear the journey/ downward spiral has only begun. He’s a complicated man (but no one understands him but his speech therapist) and this will no doubt yield a book with much depth.

I would be remiss if I failed to mention Michael Gaydos’ art before I close. It perfectly fits the tone and is somewhat reminiscent of David Mack’s work on Daredevil. Speaking of which, fans of Daredevil, The Punisher, or even Death Wish enthusiasts like myself will want to sample this book. It’s not exactly like those I just mentioned, but I feel that if you enjoy those, this is certainly worth your time and money. If the other Dark Circle books are as good as this, the line certainly has much potential. Score: 9/10

– Eric Joseph

A Podcast For All Seasons: S2E4 – Supernatural

This week, Eric and Josh talk about one of their greatest loves – Supernatural! Favorite episodes are discussed along with the current state of the series and the tie-in comics published by DC.

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‘Sonic/ Mega Man: Worlds Unite’ Adds Cavalcade of Classic Characters

“Worlds Unite,” the sequel to the Sonic The Hedgehog/ Mega Man crossover “Worlds Collide,” just got bigger than you could possibly imagine! A horde of characters from beloved Sega and Capcom franchises will also join the fold, most notably Street Fighter. I’d just like to point out that you won’t see Resident Evil characters get in on the action because DC Comics publishes books based on that series.

Here’s what franchises you can expect to see join the fun, per Archie Comics:

Classic SEGA franchises such as “Alex Kidd,” “Billy Hatcher,” “Golden Axe,” “NiGHTS,” “Skies of Arcadia,” and “Panzer Dragoon” will be involved in the world-spanning epic, along with characters from CAPCOM’s popular “Breath of Fire,” ‘Ghosts N’ Goblins,” “Monster Hunter,” “Street Fighter,” “Okami,” and “Viewtiful Joe” series.

“This crossover event is unlike any other you’ve ever seen before,” Archie Comics Executive Director of Editorial Paul Kaminski said. “So sit back, grab a chili dog and an E-Tank, and prepare yourself for the ultimate multi-franchise crossover comic book experience!”

The event kicks off May 2, Free Comic Book Day, in a special free prelude comic. The crossover proper will begin in Sonic Universe #76 and spill over into titles such as Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic Boom, and Mega Man.

Check out these robust covers.

– Eric Joseph

First Photo of Dave Bautista as Mr. Hinx in ‘Spectre’; More Set Footage

Thanks to Empire, we have our first looks at Dave Bautista as Mr. Hinx and Lea Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann in the upcoming James Bond film, Spectre. Check them out.

Bautista had this to say regarding his villainous role:

“When I came over to meet Sam [Mendes], I only asked two questions,” says the erstwhile Galaxy Guardian. “I asked him if Mr. Hinx was a badass. He said, ‘Yes, he’s a badass.’ I said, ‘Well, is Mr. Hinx intelligent?’ He said, ‘Very.’ That’s what I like about Mr. Hinx. He’s very well-dressed and very well-mannered. I’m not just here to fight people. He has a sense of humour. He definitely knows what a metaphor is.”

And here’s a new video from the set:

Spectre opens in theaters November 6.

– Eric Joseph

Archie/ Dark Circle Titles Available February 25th – With Video!

THE BLACK HOOD #1 NEW ONGOING SERIES from the brand new DARK CIRCLE imprint! “The Bullet’s Kiss – Part 1 of 5” When Philadelphia police officer Greg Hettinger stepped into the middle of a gunfight, hot lead shredded his face—and he pulled the trigger, blind. Now Greg is waking up in a world where he’s a killer, hopelessly scarred and hooked on painkillers. What does a man do when he can no longer face the world, yet still wants to do good? He puts on a hood… Script: Duane Swierczynski Art: Michael Gaydos, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering Cover: Michael Gaydos Variant Covers: David Mack, Francesco Francavilla, Howard Chaykin, David Williams On Sale Date: 2/25 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

SONIC UNIVERSE #73 It STARTS with a SPARK! “Spark of Life” Part Three: Shocking truths are exposed as Dr. Ellidy reveals the tragic origin of the beloved A.I., Nicole! Meanwhile, Phage erupts from the shadows of the Digital World to sew chaos on the island! Can our heroes rally to save Nicole and drive off this new threat? Night is falling, and terrible monsters are closing in! Don’t miss this exciting next chapter in the latest Sonic Universe epic, featuring all-new cover art from Sonic artist supreme Tracy Yardley, and a special new “EXTREME BFFs” variant cover from My Little Pony artist Agnes Garbowska! Script: Ian Flynn, Aleah Baker Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms Cover: Tracy Yardley Extreme BFFs Variant Cover: Agnes Garbowska On Sale Date: 2/25 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #12 Meet: ACE ANDREWS, ROAD RACER! This speed demon is on a special mission along with his sidekick WHEELS. They have to deliver a secret package and get away from the evil Dr. Dufeg. What is in this mysterious package? If they don’t make it on time—what will happen? The answers to all your burning questions can be found in “Road Racer,” the brand new, action-packed lead story to this fun comics digest! Script: Alex Simmons Art: Tim and Pat Kennedy Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 2/25 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

BETTY AND VERONICA COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #231 The flowers are in bloom and spring is in full swing… speaking of swing, Riverdale High is hosting a Spring Swing Dance Contest and Veronica’s got her eyes on the prize! But first, she’ll need a partner who has her level of dancing skills. It’s an all-out dance off between Archie and Reggie to see who will swing their way into her heart and win the prize! Find out who wins in “Dance Fever!” Script: Paul Kupperberg Art: Fernando Ruiz Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 2/25 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

Digital Exclusives February 27th, 2015

ARCHIE STRIKES OUT Archie, Jughead and the gang are putting on their funny-looking shoes and heading to the lanes for a few frames of BOWLING! As you can imagine, trusting Archie with something as heavy as a bowling ball is asking for trouble. See what the pin-heads in Riverdale get up to in this digital exclusive collection of bowling stories! Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 2/27 100-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

Archie Comics May 2015 Full Solicits

THE SHIELD #2 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE!  “Daughter of the Revolution, Part 2” Running out of places to hide, the Shield discovers she is not without allies. Detective Nicole Simmons seems to know exactly who—and what—the Shield is, but with the enigmatic government agent Walter Chase closing the noose, the pair face two difficult questions: why is the Shield back now… and whose side is she really on? Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig Art: David Williams, Gary Martin, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick Cover: David Williams Variant Cover: Wilfredo Torres Variant Cover: Evan Shaner Variant Cover: Steve Rude On Sale Date: 5/20 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

THE BLACK HOOD #3 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Bullet’s Kiss, Part 4” The Connection’s lieutenants have discovered the identity of the new Black Hood. And now Greg Hettinger has only 24 hours to unmask their boss—the man who set Greg up!  As the badly-injured Black Hood struggles to piece together the puzzle, he’s forced to put his faith in a woman who could end up saving him… or sending him straight to the slammer! Script: Duane Swierczynski Art: Michael Gaydos, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick Cover: Francesco Francavilla Variant Cover: David Mack Variant Cover: Howard Chaykin Variant Cover: Bill Sienkiewicz On Sale Date: 5/27 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

THE FOX #3 NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Fox Hunt, Part 3—The Devil You Know”: Just as The Fox was through being a superhero, his son was putting the final touches on a gift for his dad—a sidekick. Enter: Kitsune—the Ghost Fox! But unbeknownst to father and son, a criminal mastermind has just put a million dollar bounty on the Fox’s head. Now our hero must make sure his son isn’t killed by an entire city filled with villains, including some familiar faces out for vengeance! Emmy award-winning artist Dean Haspiel and Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid bring you the next chapter in Dark Circle’s most twisted tale yet! Featuring variant cover art from Chris Samnee and Steve Rude! Plot: Dean Haspiel Art: Dean Haspiel, John Workman and Jose Villarubia Script: Mark Waid Cover: Dean Haspiel Fox-Hunted Variant Cover: Steve Rude Prowling Variant Cover: Chris Samnee Hunter and Prey Variant Cover: T.Rex On Sale Date: 6/10 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

ARCHIE #666 On the eve of the game-changing ARCHIE #1, an all-star cast of Riverdale’s finest creators join forces to celebrate one of the longest-running comic series ever in the much-loved Archie style! Take a look back at Archie’s wonderful life and the many lives he’s lived in a zany, heartfelt and hilarious adventure that will be a must-have for fans old and new—and a can’t-miss, one-of-a-kind collector’s item. A dazzling journey through the world of Archie with plenty of winks and nods to what’s come before, ARCHIE #666 caps off a legendary run of comic excellence while opening the door to the next thrilling chapter—featuring six covers celebrating Archie’s vibrant history. Script: Tom DeFalco Art: Dan Parent, Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy Cover: Dan Parent Connecting Variant Cover Part 1 (Betty): Dan Parent Connecting Variant Cover Part 2 (Veronica): Dan Parent Connecting Variant Cover Part 3 (Jughead): Dan Parent Connecting Variant Cover Part 4 (Kevin): Dan Parent Connecting Variant Cover Part 5 (Reggie): Dan Parent On Sale Date: 6/3 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #261Summer’s here and that means it’s time for some summer camp adventures! Archie and his friends are all counselors at Camp Witwicky—but Archie’s determined to be the BEST one this year! Of course, Archie can only be as good as his campers—and they’re not nearly as excited about summer camp as Archie is! Will Archie impress all his campers and be the best counselor Camp Witwicky has ever seen—or will his summer be a wash out? Find out in “All Camped Out!” the all-new, all-fun lead story to this comics double digest! Script: Gorf Art: Fernando Ruiz Cover: Dan Parent On Sale Date: 6/3 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

ARCHIE GIANT COMICS COLLECTION (TR) Expand your Archie collection with the newest installment of our Giant series! This fun-packed, laugh-a-minute volume collects 480 pages of the wild humor and teenage tomfoolery that have made Archie comic stories popular for over 70 years! Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Various 978-1-62738-949-5 $7.99/$8.99CAN 4 7/8 x 6 9/16” TR 480 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 6/10

ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR: ROCK ON! (TR) Are you ready to ROCK? Well party on down to the concert of the century with The Archies as they create musical memories and mayhem in this melodic collection! This fun, pocket-sized collection features 128 pages of hand-picked, favorite music-themed stories, presented on high-quality, bright white paper with a cardstock cover. Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Various 978-1-62738-947-1 $5.99/$6.99CAN 4 7/8 x 6 9/16” TR 128 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/20

ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #15 It’s a perfect summer day: Archie and Betty are on a date at the amusement park while Jughead is prepping for a pie-eating contest. What could possibly ruin this fun day? Throw in a furious female, a fanatical funhouse and you’ve got the recipe for a fun-filled day turned upside down! Get ready for wacky adventures in “Funhouse Frolic!” the crazy new lead story to this JUMBO comics digest! Script: Tom DeFalco Art: Various Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 5/27 288-page, full color comic $6.99 U.S.

JUGHEAD AND ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #13 At a garage sale, Jughead and Archie make an interesting purchase: a large statue of an elephant! But Archie hasn’t decided to give his room a circus-style revamping: he knows that Mr. Lodge has started collecting vintage carousel horses and Archie believes this elephant would be a perfect addition to that collection. The problem now is getting this heavy beast to the Lodge Estate. Will they get it there in one piece? And just what will Mr. Lodge think of this new addition to his collection? Find out in “The Crass Menagerie,” this hilarious new lead story to a fun-filled comics double digest! Script: Fernando Ruiz Art: Fernando Ruiz Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 6/10 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

MEGA MAN 9: DAWN OF X (TR) The complete MEGA MAN/MEGA MAN X Crossover is now available in graphic novel form! Set the stage for the upcoming WORLDS UNITE epic with the crossover that kicked things into gear for the blue bomber! Mega Man has dedicated his existence to helping humanity. One hundred years in the future, the super-advanced robot “X” has bridged the gap between man and machine. A weapon built by Dr. Wily, long thought lost, threatens to arise and cause mass chaos! It’s an adventure that spans a century as Mega Man and X struggle to stop the mechanical menace and save the day! Don’t miss the action and adventure in this historic crossover event! MEGA MAN VOL. 9 collects MEGA MAN #37-40. Script: Ian Flynn Art: Jamal Peppers, Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, John Workman and Matt Herms Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante 978-1-61988-965-1 $12.99/$14.99CAN 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” TR 104 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/27

MEGA MAN #49 On the eve of SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS UNITE comes “Prisoners of War”: Dr. Wily built his Robot Masters as tools of war—but when war is over, what happens to these mechanical servants? Mega Man has hopes that they can become tools of peace!  Of course, not everyone agrees with Mega Man’s positive point of view. Will his optimism lead to his destruction?  Meanwhile, who is the mysterious Mr. X, and what connection does he have to the past, present and future of Mega Man?  This story leads into the next mega cross-title crossover “WORLDS UNITE!” so don’t miss a moment of the action! Featuring cover art from Mega Man rising star Edwin Huang and a “Renaissance Man” variant cover from Jason Piperberg! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin, John Workman and Evan Stanley Cover: Edwin Huang Renaissance Man Variant Cover: Jason Piperberg On Sale Date: 5/20 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

SONIC UNIVERSE #76 THE SONIC/MEGA MAN CROSSOVER EVENT BEGINS HERE! It’s the epic first chapter of the biggest story in Sonic/Mega Man comic book history with “Worlds Unite” Part One! Get ready for cross-world treachery as the wicked Sigma escapes the world of Mega Man X and arrives in Dr. Eggman’s secret Lost Hex base!  When Sigma promises new power to the Deadly Six, how long do you think they’ll stay loyal to Dr. Eggman? We’re not betting for long!  And just where exactly are our heroes during all this?  Looks like Sonic and Mega Man are right in the middle of an ambush!  The sense-shattering sequel to “Worlds Collide” starts right now! Featuring cover art from the legendary Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Rafa Knight, and part 1 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Dan Schoening, Jack Morelli and Luis Delgado Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante CROSSOVER KICK-OFF Variant Cover: Rafa Knight Epic Poster Variant (pt1 of 12): Ben Bates On Sale Date: 5/27 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

SONIC BOOM #8 It slices! It dices! It joins line-wide crossover events: it’s SONIC BOOM! “Sonic/Mega Man: Worlds Unite” Part Two: It was just another day at the races—y’know, the ones with the giant spider-mechs?  Things start to get weird, even for the lovable, paranoid Sticks, when X and the Maverick Hunters arrived!  Meanwhile, the epic bromance of the century is rekindled as the captured Drs. Eggman and Wily are forced to turn their life-long nemeses—Sonic and Mega Man—into minions for the terrifying Sigma! After the history-making “WORLDS COLLIDE” crossover event, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man unite once more—and this time Sonic Boom and Mega Man X are joining the fray! Featuring cover art from the legendary Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, a special “happy fun time crossover” variant by Ryan Jampole and part 2 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Dan Schoening, Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli and Luis Delgado Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante “Happy fun-time crossover” Variant Cover: Ryan Jampole, Gary Martin and Steve Downer Epic Poster Variant (pt2 of 12): Ben Bates On Sale Date: 6/3 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #273 The ALL-NEW Sonic/Mega Man Crossover sequel explodes onto the shelves with “Worlds Unite” Part Three: It’s a cascade of cross-dimensional chaos!  On Sonic’s World, the Freedom Fighters are battling with the terrifying arsenal of M’egga Man!  On Mega Man’s World, the Robot Masters can’t keep up with the super speedy Sonic Man!  Who can possibly save our heroes?  The answer is sure to surprise you! After the history-making “WORLDS COLLIDE” crossover event, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man unite once more—and this time Sonic Boom and Mega Man X are joining the fray! Featuring cover art from the legendary Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, villain variant by T.Rex and part 3 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Dan Schoening, Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli and Luis Delgado Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante Villain Variant Cover: T.Rex Epic Poster Variant (pt3 of 12): Ben Bates On Sale Date: 6/10 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S

SONIC BOOM VOL 1: THE BIG BOOM (TR) Here comes the BOOM! Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are back and ready to do battle with the evil DR. EGGMAN and his mechanical minions and diabolical death-machines! This ground-breaking new chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise puts a different “spin” on all your favorite heroes and villains—plus brand new faces and hilarious stories chock-full of action. Written by bestselling Sonic comic scribe Ian Flynn, the comic series will reside in the same story universe as the TV series and games, featuring a different take on the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, with a new look and feel. Sonic and his friends Tails, Amy, Knuckles and new member Sticks, must come together as a team to explore a new world full of comedy and adventure. SONIC BOOM Vol. 1 collects Sonic Boom #1-4. Script: Ian Flynn Art: Evan Stanley, Ryan Jampole, Jennifer Hernandez, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante 978-1-62738-983-9 $12.99/$14.99CAN 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” TR 112 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 6/3

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #12 Get ready for fun & adventure—it’s Sonic Super Digest! As the Sonic/Mega Man WORLDS UNITE crossover reaches a fever pitch, see how it all began with a look back at Worlds Collide, the story that started it all, in a special Sonic/Mega Man spotlight feature! Also in this issue is an ALL-NEW edition of SONIC COMIC ORIGINS spotlighting the insidious G.U.N scientist (and villain?!) SNIVELY! This new story fills in some crucial and never-before-revealed gaps in the new Sonic comic universe, and you can ONLY scope this exclusive new story in Sonic super Digest! But that’s not all! Don’t miss all the classic fun and adventure you love in stories from the comics’ 20+ year history! Plus new cover art from Sonic comic super-star Jamal Peppers! Script: Ian Flynn & Various Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms & Various Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash and Matt Herms On Sale Date: 6/10 128-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #15 Sonic Comic Origins continues this month with an ALL-NEW story featuring Razor the Shark! This special tie-in to the Sonic the Hedgehog vol3 graphic novel showcases EXCLUSIVE back-story to the underwater side of the new Sonic Comic universe with one of the most popular new characters to debut in the series! The SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE gives you the world of Sonic the Hedgehog comics as you’ve never seen it before, with tons of comic stories, special features and exclusive articles on the latest and greatest in the world of everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog-hero! Along with the all-new Sonic Comic Origins mini-feature, this issue also features a special look back at the history-making Sonic/Mega Man crossover “WORLDS COLLIDE” storyline, as the sequel, WORLDS UNITE, heats up across the Archie Action Comics line! All this plus the extra features you love, an interview with Sonic/Mega Man Worlds Unite penciller Edwin Huang AND a super special cover featuring art by Sonic comic superstar Tyson Hesse! Script: Ian Flynn & Various Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms Cover: Tyson Hesse On Sale Date: 5/27 128-page, full color comic $9.99 U.S.

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS ANNUAL #50 The Global Teen Pageant has come to Riverdale and no one is more excited about it than… Archie and Reggie? With junior supermodels from all over the globe traversing around Riverdale, the guys take the opportunity to get as many dates as they can—but will these girls give them the time of day? Or will they both be runners-up? Find out in “The World of Archie,” the fun lead story to this comics annual! Script: Craig Boldman Art: Various Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 5/20 192-page, full color comic $5.99 U.S.

A Podcast For All Seasons: S2E3 – Joker Comes to Gotham

This week, Eric and Josh discuss many hot button issues surrounding DC TV shows. Topics covered include: The Joker coming to Gotham, the direction Arrow’s John Diggle is going in, Constantine’s hopeful survival, and a dash of The Flash.

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Archie Vol. 1 to End with Issue #666 This June

It’s been known for some time now that Archie will relaunch with a new #1 later this year. Until this week, it had not been clear what the final issue of the original run would be. We can now confirm that Archie will conclude its 70+ year run with issue #666 (cover art can be seen to the left).

Before Mark Waid and Fiona Staples usher in a bold new era, Archie #666 aims to observe Mr. Andrews’ rich history by looking back at stories told by legendary creators such as Tom DeFalco, Dan Parent, Fernando Ruiz, and Pat & Tim Kennedy.

Archie #666 will be made available June 3 and will feature six interlocking covers by Dan Parent. You can check out preliminary cover art below.

And while we’re here:

– Eric Joseph

Examining ‘Gotham’s’ Joker, Jerome

If you’re interested to find out what I thought about the reveal of Gotham’s Joker, please head over to Dark Knight News to check out my op-ed.

-Eric Joseph

Archie Comics Titles Available February 18th

MEGA MAN #46 DING DING DING! Get ready for the fight of the century with: Mega Man versus Break Man! “The Ultimate Betrayal” Part Two: This is it, the day has finally arrived—it’s the epic-beyond-epic duel you’ve been waiting for as brother battles brother and the Blue Bomber brings the ruckus to the Prodigal Son! Everything has been building to this battle of two siblings—and the fate of the world is at stake! The Mega Man 3 game adaptation reaches a fever pitch in this exciting installment, featuring cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante and a special “brother versus brother” variant by acclaimed artist Justin Harder! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Ryan Odagawa, Gary Martin, John Workman and Evan Stanley Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante BROTHER VERSUS BROTHER Variant Cover: CLAUS – Justin Harder On Sale Date: 2/18 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #47 A missing cat leads Li’l Archie and his dog, Spotty, on an adventure! On the way to Veronica’s costume party, he meets a new kid in town. He seems nice enough but there’s something very… different about him. Find out what Archie’s new pal is hiding in “The New Kid,” the charming lead story to this fun-filled comics digest! Script: Bob Bolling Art: Bob Bolling Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 2/18 160-page, full color comic $4.99 U.S.

Digital Exclusives February 20th, 2015

REGGIE: RIVERDALE CASANOVA Duck and cover, Archie’s heading to Chemistry class! Archie’s a pretty average student, except when it comes to working in the laboratory—in there, he’s a pretty average warhead! Luckily, he’s got Dilton and his friends to keep him from blowing up. Check out this collection of scientific stories and let’s hope the only lab Archie visits from now on is his dog Vegas! Script & Art: Dan DeCarlo, Carlos Antunes, Bob Bolling, Doug Crane, Jon D’Agostino, Frank Doyle, and more! Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 2/20 100-page, full color comic Digital Exclusive $3.99 US