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NEWSWanda Maximoff ascends as Marvel’s new Sorcerer Supreme in December 2025Marvel teases “ARMAGEDDON” — Chip Zdarsky’s universe-shattering eventFrank Castle returns in Benjamin Percy and José Luis’ new ongoing 'Punisher' seriesMarvel’s Ultraman saga reaches its epic finale in 'The Fall of Ultraman' in February 2026‘Spread’ creators reunite for new horror-sci-fi series ‘Malevolent’Grant Morrison announces new ‘Sebastian O’ Vertigo adventureDynamite and Warner Bros. reveal $100 mystery blind bags packed with rare comic goldICV2 market share info releasedOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren)Barbaric: The Black Knight (Michael Moreci, Gui Balbi)Chris:​​Nights #16 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano)Cult of The Lamb: Schism Special #1 (Alex Paknadel, Troy Little)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris:  Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren) Dave: Robowolf #2 (Jake Smith)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: DC K.O.: Knightfight #1 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora)Dave: Alien vs. Captain America #1 (Frank Tieri,  Stefano Raffaele)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Amazing X-Men #2 (Stephanie Hans Variant)Chris: Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1 (Erica Henderson Main)Interview Questions – Grant Sandground / Skybox Metal Universe Batman - Upper Deck VP of Product Development out 11/51. Batman has an 85-year legacy filled with reinvention. What made now the right time to bring the Dark Knight into the Skybox Metal Universe, and why was he chosen as the first DC hero to headline this line?2. Metal Universe is known for its cutting-edge printing innovations — from etched foil to die-cuts and lenticular cards. Can you walk us through the technology that makes these cards stand out physically in-hand and how that translates to the Gotham aesthetic?3. Each Metal Universe line has its own visual identity, whether cosmic, heroic, or elemental. How did your team translate Batman’s world — all shadow, grit, and neon — into the visual language of the brand?4. This set spans decades of Gotham history. What was the process for selecting which eras, storylines, and character designs to include, and how did you balance nostalgia with innovation?5. The set features signatures from legendary creators like Gail Simone and Marv Wolfman. What does it mean to have the actual architects of Gotham’s mythology participate in this project, and how do their cards fit into the collector experience?6. How do you feel about people selling these on ebay?7. How do you pick out art?8. Your thoughts on the use of a.i. art?8. Can you tease any product on the way?9. (Fun one!) If you were designing your own “Grant Sandground” insert card for the set, what kind of foil finish or chase rarity would it have — and which Gotham character would you want to share a dual card with?

NEWSIndies dominate and fan favorites surprise at the 2025 Ringo Awards'Rick and Morty: The End' #1 goes “Blind Bag-Less” — because who needs plastic when you have chaos?‘Something is Killing the Children’ is coming to life: Blumhouse secures film and TV rights to James Tynion IV’s horror hitMarvel Solicitations January 2026Peach Momoko expands her universe with 'SAI: Dimensional Rivals'Marvel celebrates 'Avengers' #800 with Jed MacKay’s explosive finale and a star-studded lineup of legendsMarvel’s K-pop superhero returns! Luna Snow battles a sinister new idol in 'World Tour' #1Knullified covers, which is your favorite CJ?!DC Comics solicitations January 2026Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Wonder Woman #13 (Kelly Thompson, Matias Bergara)Escape #3 (Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna) CJ:​​The Ultimates #17 (Deniz Camp, Phil Noto)Immortal Legend Batman #3 (Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Erica D’Urso, Daniel Bayliss & Dan Mora - what a team!)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:CJ: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12 (Juan Ferreyra)Dave: Marvel Zombies Red Band 2 (Jan Bazaldua)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKCJ: Black Cat #3 (G. Willow Wilson, Gleb Melnikov)Dave: Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson AND “Sanctuary” by James Harren, Dave Stewart and Cowles; “Let’s Learn About Bats!” by Meredith McClarenJUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: DISNEY VILLAINS: MALEFICENT VOL. 2 #1 (Paulina Ganucheau)CJ: RADIANT BLACK #38 (Marcelo Costa)Interview: Boulet Brothers: Dragula Titans Season 2 (Mondays at midnight et), comics, and more:Callback to comics: Back on the AIPT Comics Podcast (Episode 141 October 2021), I feel like we bonded over Scarlet Witch and your love of darker comic storylines. If Titans Season 2 were a comic book arc, what title or event would it resemble?As horror experts reinventing what horror means to so many, and horror being more prevalent with the return of EC Comics at Oni, and even Marvel going deeper into gore with polybagged Red Band comics, do you feel like Dragula is part of that same movement of pushing boundaries — treating horror as a living, evolving genre rather than a fixed set of tropes?Evolution of tone: You once described earlier Dragula seasons as DIY, campy, or serious horror. With Titans Season 2 blending those flavors, how would you describe the “recipe” of this new season?With Steve Orlando and Todd McFarlane judging on Titans Season 2 I feel like there more comic book representation on TV than ever, why were they important to weave into your show?Fright Feats twist: The extermination challenges are gone, replaced by mandatory Fright Feats. Why did you feel now was the right time to evolve that part of the competition, and how do you expect it to push the competitors differently?The first challenge is rooted in a spooky staple: reinventing classic Halloween costumes with a return of the Halloween house party. Not to give anything away, but do you have a favorite challenge of the season, and might you say which episodes #’s they are?Making comics is nothing new for you with your Heavy Metal Magazine takeover back in 2021, and a story in DC Horror Presents #1 and Hello Darkness #10! Do you see future opportunities where Dragula and comics collide again — perhaps a Dragula: Titansgraphic novel?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNYCC leftovers:NYCC 2025 featured new wave of Marvel/Disney projects at WEBTOONSwamp Thing is Killing the ChildrenPSYLOCKE vs. ELEKTRA?! Marvel reveals a lost chapter of X-Men history in ‘Psylocke: Ninja’Doctor Strange returns: Skybound to release rare Paul Smith Artist’s Edition for the 1st time everDeniz Camp talks about the official end of the Ultimate UniverseRob Liefeld goes full manga mode with black-and-white “Blood-Red” editions for 'Youngblood'Hellboy’s family feud erupts! Mike and Todd Mignola unite for 'The Crown: A Tale of Hell'‘Archie’s Valentine’s Spectacular’ goes full K-Pop, coming January 2026‘TMNT’ #13 received more than 100k orders‘Murder Drones’ just made Kickstarter history: $1.5 million raised for Oni Press’ graphic novelOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Sinister's Six (2025) #1 (David Marquez, Rafael Loureiro)Unbreakable X-Men (2025) #1 (Gail Simone, Lucas Werneck)Alex:​​New Gods #11 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Denys Cowan)Iron & Frost #1 (Cavan Scott, Ruairí Coleman, Roberto Poggi)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #4 (Duggan, Paco Medina, Javier Garron)Dave: One World Under Doom #8 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The Ultimates #17 (Deniz Camp, Phil Noto) & Radioactive Spider-Man (Joe Kelly, Kev Walker)Dave: The Terminator: Metal #1 (Declan Shalvey, Lorenzo Re)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #3 (Leinil Francis Yu)Alex: Absolute Wonder Woman #13 (David Talaski Variant)Interview: Gail Simone  - Unbreakable X-Men, Uncanny X-Men Your Uncanny X-Men story reintroduced you to Marvel’s mutants after a long time away, and now Unbreakable X-Men feels like an even deeper dive. What was it like returning to the X-office — and what new creative muscles did you want to flex with this run?The title Unbreakable X-Men is powerful — it implies resilience, unity, maybe even defiance. What does “unbreakable” mean to you in the context of this particular team, and how does that theme shape the story’s tone?Both Uncanny and Unbreakable highlight complex, emotionally rich women like Rogue. How do you approach writing these characters in ways that balance their vulnerability with their strength — especially amid the chaos of mutantkind’s latest era?You’ve always had a gift for team dynamics — the humor, friction, and found-family energy that make an ensemble tick. What did you want to explore about the X-Men’s internal relationships here, and are there any pairings (friendly or otherwise) you especially loved writing?The X-Men have always represented survival and identity, and your run lands during a moment when the franchise is reexamining what those mean. How do you see Unbreakable X-Men contributing to that larger conversation about legacy and what it means to be a mutant now?You’ve written some of comics’ most beloved team books — from Birds of Prey (with an Omnibus out this week!) to Secret Six. How does your time on Uncanny/Unbreakable X-Men compare to those experiences? And if you could take this team of mutants anywhere next, what kind of story would you tell?Rapid Fire Question Round so that you are "known":Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What is the scariest animal?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Flat or sparkling?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters you’ve written before, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?What number am I thinking of?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNYCC News!Marvel reveals!Spidery: NYCC 2025: 'Amazing Spider-Man and his Venomous Friends' panel reveals art and story detailsMarvel unleashes 'Death Spiral, a deadly new Spider-Man/Venom crossoverX-Men panel Next Big Thing revealsDC reveals!DC Vertigo and some more detailAbsolute Catwoman: Selina Kyle as the Batman of the Absolute Universe, and SirensWTF DC Comics?!DC KO scoopsFound out about some fights, but also…Next Level and BatwomanLogan’s bloodiest stories coming in Marvel’s new 'Black, White & Blood' seriesGodzilla takes his rampage to the stars in 'Godzilla: Infinity Roar' out February 2026Post Malone’s 'Big Rig' returns in 2026 with 'Book 2: Damned'Jason Aaron brings Thundarr the barbarian to comics for the first time ever in 2026Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck collide in first ever disney comics crossover eventBen 10 comics are back, and the original creators are making it “Ultimate”Thundercats comics head into the future in 2026 with shocking revelations in ‘Lost in Time’Oni Press just dropped a brand-new logo ahead of NYCC 2025Matt Kindt brings Flux House to Oni Press with new comics and full media empireIDW Dark unleashing four chilling new horror series in 2026Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen unleash 'Crowbound', a blood-soaked dark fantasy revenge epicTOP 50 COMICS - SEPTEMBER 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Amazing X-Men (2025) #1 (Jed MacKay, Mahmud Asrar)Creepshow (2022): Super Creepshow Special (Various)Alex:​​DC KO (Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez)Binary #1 (Stephanie Phillips, Giada Belviso)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: DC KO (Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez)Dave: Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween (2024) #9 (Chris Samnee)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Absolute Flash #8 (Lemire, Moore) & New Gods #11 (Ram V, Denys Cowen)Dave: Yuletide (More info)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Sonja Reborn #2 (Stuart Sayge) OR THIS!Alex: Rogue Storm #1 (Ivan Talavera Variant)Interview: Patrick McDonnell  - The Gift of Everything out October 7Check out:https://mutts.com/pages/patrickmcdonnellart-superheroWhat inspired you to return to Mooch and Earl’s gift-giving adventures 20 years later in The Gift of Everything?The Heart of the StoryAt its core, this book celebrates gratitude and the joy of being alive. Why do you think themes of thankfulness and simplicity resonate so deeply with children — and adults?Crafting in RhymeThis story uses a joyful rhyming style. What draws you to rhyme as a storytelling device, and what challenges or delights come with writing in verse?Holiday SpiritYou’ve said you’ve always loved the holiday season. What specific memories or traditions helped shape the spirit of The Gift of Everything?Mooch & Earl’s Timeless AppealMooch and Earl have been beloved characters in MUTTS for decades. What do you think it is about their personalities that allows them to connect so effortlessly with readers across generations?From Page to StageSeveral of your works, including The Gift of Nothing and Me…Jane, have been adapted as musicals at the Kennedy Center. How does it feel to see your stories reimagined in another medium?Visual StorytellingYour illustrations have a deceptively simple elegance. How do you balance keeping the art playful for children while also layering in emotion and meaning for older readers?Longevity and LegacyMUTTS has been running for 30 years and has inspired praise from legends like Charles Schulz and Jane Goodall. Looking back, how do you see your evolution as both a cartoonist and a children’s book author?Fun/Silly Question: If Mooch and Earl were invited to a holiday gift exchange in real life, what do you think each of them would bring — and what would they secretly hope to get?

NEWSSuperman and Spider-Man reunite: DC & Marvel extend crossover through 2026The Invincible Woman debuts in Ryan North’s ‘Fantastic Four’ #6Knull breaks free: Marvel teases epic showdown with the Queen in BlackOni Press brings secrets, surprises, and a star-studded lineup to NYCC 2025Win free comics, meet stars, and score a Kindle: Inside Comixology’s wild NYCC 2025 plansOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Starship Godzilla #1 (Chris Gooch, Oliver Ono)Department of Truth #0 (James Tynion, Scott Snyder, Joshua Hixson, Martin Simmonds)Alex:​​X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1 (Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman)The Author Immortal #1 (Frank J. Barbiere, Morgan Beem)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Absolute Evil #1 (Al Ewing, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi)Dave: Absolute Green Lantern #7 (Al Ewing, Riley Rossmo, Jason Howard)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Red Book #1 (Tynion IV, Michael Oeming) & The Power Fantasy #12 (Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Dave: DC K.O. #1 (Snyder, Javier Fernandez)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Amazing Spider-Man Torn #1 (Adam Hughes)Alex: World of Revelation #1 (Giada Belviso Variant)Interview - Ronda Rousey - EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED is in all bookstores on Tuesday, October 7Ronda is attending NYCC with AWA — she will be at our booth for signings and a panel on Friday, October 10What inspired you to write Expecting the Unexpected?How did your experiences in UFC, WWE, and Hollywood inform the story and its tone?What was the most surprising or challenging part of making a graphic novel?What kind of tone or energy did you want the art to capture? Gritty realism, over-the-top stylized action, comedy?Do you see “Mom” as a reflection of yourself, a heightened version of you, or something else entirely?Do you see yourself writing more comics or expanding this universe into other media—film, animation, etc.?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSBatman #1 sells 500,000 copiesDecember 2025 DC comics solicitations!DC turns December into “All Fight Month” with ‘DC K.O.’Absolute Joker is frightening!Scott Snyder unleashes 'Absolute Arkham': A terrifying horror special with shocking surprisesBatman Day 2025 brings tours, rare comics, LEGO reveals, and a new animated seriesRed Sonja battles snow panthers & ice giants in brutal New Year’s Special from Dan PanosianTerminator turns Christmas into Judgment Day in new holiday horror comicMad Cave announces new Christmas fantasy series Our Soot Stained Heart 'ThunderCats Ho!(liday) Special' celebrates the season in December 2025Dynamite Comics joins Neon Ichiban: 'The Boys', 'Red Sonja', 'ThunderCats' & more go digitalSleeping Beauty’s darkest retelling reaches its finale in 'Briar: Night’s Terror' #1 this DecemberInvincible finally teams up with Spider-Man again in massive omnibus collectionEXCLUSIVE: ‘Radioactive Spider-Man’ #1 reveals a twisted Peter Parker with a surprising X-Men connectionX-Men editor confirms 'Magik' creative team will return in 2026Marvel Comics solicitations December 2025!Knull returns: Marvel launching first-ever solo series for the King in Black in 2026Marvel’s swimsuit tradition gets frosty with 'Winter Break Special' #1 this DecemberWith a main cover by Greg FUCKING LandMarvel teases new hero Logo from 'Deadpool/Batman' #1Marvel unleashes 3 New X-Men solo series in 2026 — Cyclops, Deadpool & Psylocke!After 'Age of Revelation' Marvel reveals 'Shadows of Tomorrow' X-Men teaserFrom the Ultimate Universe to Marvel’s core: Miles Morales carries a dangerous secret'The Darkness' relaunches in December with Marc Silvestri & Image Comics relaunchSCOOP: BOOM! Studios unveils ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest’ #1Kyle Starks brings the smackdown in 'Wrestle Heist' from Image ComicsDark Horse Comics and Crystal Dynamics reunite for 'Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts' #1Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Ultimates #16 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Amazing Spider-Man (2025) #12 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #7 (Jeff Lemire, Travis Moore)The New Gods #10 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Simon Parr)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Marvel Zombies: Red Band #1 (Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Jan Bazaldua, Erick Arciniega) 2-for-1 kapow!!Dave: This Ends Tonight #3 (Gerry Duggan, Kelvin Mao, Jae Lee)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #2 (James Tynion IV, Dani)Dave: Ice Cream Man #47 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Maybe, or, orAlex: Wynd: The Power of Blood #5 (Peach Momoko & Taurin Clarke)Interview: B. Earl and Taboo on Ultimate Hawkeye one-shot - September 24, 2025 - Indigenous Voices book 1. Ultimate Hawkeye #1 is the first solo one-shot of the new Ultimate line — what excited you most about giving Charli Ramsey their own spotlight outside of Ultimates?2. Taboo, you’ve mentioned this issue is dedicated to your Indigenous relative Jeffrey Veregge — how did that dedication influence the tone or themes of the story?3. The reveal of an all-new Ultimate Ronin is huge — without spoiling too much, how did you want to reimagine this identity for the Ultimate Universe?4. You’ve both tackled grounded, character-driven Marvel stories before (Daredevil & Echo, Werewolf by Night). How did those past experiences shape your approach to writing in the heightened, alternate-reality stakes of the Ultimate Universe?5. This book also has a framing story by Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri — how did you coordinate with them to make sure the one-shot felt both self-contained and part of the bigger Ultimate Endgame build-up?6. The Ultimate line has always been about bold reinvention — what’s one thing you think this current era is doing better or differently than the original 2000s run?7. Michael Sta. Maria’s art really pops in the preview pages — what kinds of visual cues or storytelling beats did you build into the script knowing his style?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC cancels all future issues of new 'Red Hood' series after issue #1 dropsWonder Woman, Batman, and Superman get official U.S. Mint coins — see the designs and prices hereSELL OUT of Batman and X-MenX-Men Monday news!'X-Men of Apocalypse' #2 covers reveal classic X-Men vs. war-torn survivorsDoctor Doom falls, but Marvel’s next villain could be even worse in 'The Will of Doom' #1'Gargoyles / Fantastic Four' crossover unites two legends November 2025'The Lion King' roars into comics with Mufasa & young Simba’s untold adventuresOni Press teases, and then announces, 'The End' for 'Rick and Morty' coming December 2025Hellboy creator Mike Mignola brings a supernatural western to life in ‘Carmen Red Claw’Medieval Spawn collides with the Massive-Verse in 'Rogue Sun' #30Image reveals four more 'Youngblood' #1 covers including 'Absolute Batman' homageOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Punisher #1 (Benjamin Percy, Julius Ohta)Absolute Batman #12 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Alex:​​Absolute Batman #12 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Imperial War: Nova – Centurion #1 (Hickman, MacKay, Matteo Della Fonte)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Ultimate Wolverine #9 (Chris Condon, Allesandro Capuccio) Dave: X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 (Jeph Loeb, Simone Di Meo) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #2 (Percy, Marcelo Ferreira)Dave: Deadpool/Batman #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Deadpool/Batman #1 (Ryan Stegman Cover)Alex: Exquisite Corpses #5 (Alex Eckman-Lawn) YOU MEANT TO PICK THISInterview: Kelly Knievel and Rylend Grant - The Last Gladiator Kickstarter1. Kelly, as Evel Knievel’s son and brand manager, what does it mean to you to see your father’s legacy brought to life in his first-ever full-length comic series?2. Rylend, what drew you to Evel Knievel as a character for a comic, and how did you approach blending historical fact with fictional storytelling?3. The series is set during the lead-up to the Caesars Palace fountain jump. How did you decide which real-life events to keep and which moments to fictionalize?4. For readers who may not be familiar with Evel beyond the stunts, what do you hope The Last Gladiator will teach them about who he was as a person?5. The comic promises high-octane action and a modern-day Western feel. Can you walk us through the visual and narrative choices that give the series that unique tone?6. Evel Knievel has inspired movies, documentaries, and countless imitators. What makes comics the right medium to tell this particular story?7. (Fun) If Evel Knievel were still at it today, what stunt do you think he’d attempt just to outdo himself — and how would you put it in the comic?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel’s Stormbreakers unleash wild new costumes for your favorite heroesBlack Panther goes cosmic in explosive new Marvel era after Hickman’s 'Imperial' #4Ultimate Universe Preview: 'Ultimate Endgame' kicks off in December with 5 issues, new story details, and secret blind bagsSteve Ditko’s ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ gets an Act 4 Artist’s Edition in 2026Super Sonic Monthly: Your fast track to IDW’s Sonic comics'TMNT' #13 kicks off a new era with Blind Bag Variants and a deadly new villainDynamite Entertainment updates Vampirella Kickstarter pricing for blind bags and moreLiam Sharp brings back 'Spawn: The Dark Ages' with a gritty new miniseriesPopeye sets sail for 'I Hate Fairyland' in the wildest crossover yetComics legends tease Lex Luthor’s iconic suit for James Gunn’s sequel 'Man of Tomorrow'DC returns to NYCC 2025 with panels, exclusives, and a celebration of 100 YearsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Various)Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth OGN (Steve Mushin)Chris:​​Blood Honey #1 (Sean Peacock)TexArcanum #2 (Christopher Monfette, Miguel Martos)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Toxic Crusaders #1 (Matt Bors, Tristan Wright)Dave: Absolute Batman #12 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Eddie Brock: Carnage #8 (Pete Woods Cover)Chris:  Powers 25 #1 (David Mack Variant)Interview: Everything Dead & Dying #1 out September 3, 2025 - Jacob Phillips, Tate BrombalThis is your first collaboration together—what drew you both to Everything Dead & Dying, and what made now the right time to tell this story?Jacob, you’ve built a reputation for capturing grit, loneliness, and eerie atmosphere in books like That Texas Blood and Newburn. What visual tone were you aiming for with Everything Dead & Dying?The book has been described as The Last of Us meets Yellowstone. How did you strike a balance between horror, western, and emotional drama without tipping too far into genre cliché?How did you both approach the undead in this world? Are they metaphors, monsters, or something else entirely?The series clearly explores themes of love, loss, and survival. Was there a particular moment or relationship in the book that was especially personal or meaningful for either of you to write or draw?Tate, this marks your Image Comics debut. What freedoms—or challenges—did working at Image bring compared to your previous work in the DC and BOOM! Worlds?You’re working with an amazing lineup of variant artists, including Sean Phillips and Joshua Hixson. How involved were you in curating that roster, and what do those covers add to the tone of the series?With just five issues to tell the story, how are you approaching pacing and world-building to ensure it still hits with emotional and thematic weight?If you had to live with one undead pop culture character as your roommate—zombie, vampire, ghost, whatever—who would it be and why? Bonus points if you argue over the dishes.

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSFirst Look: Dan Mora assembles all 32 fighters in informative ‘DC K.O.’ #1 variant coverCan he beat the entire universe? Marvel unleashes Hulk like never before in 'Smash Everything'The Maker’s return nears, and a cosmic Daredevil arrives December 2025Eat like an Avenger: Marvel’s 'Meals to Astonish' #1 brings superhero recipes to lifeFirst look: Ryan Stegman & superstar artists redefine the X-Men in Age of Revelation coversExclusive: Corin Howell’s ‘Lilith’ returns as an ongoing series in 2026Todd McFarlane and Steve Orlando bring comics power to The Boulet Brothers’ 'Dragula: Titans' season 2Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #2 (Patrick Horvath)Death Of The Silver Surfer #3 (Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar)Chris:​​The Voice Said Kill #2 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)The Man Who Dreamed The Impossible #1 (Mario Freitas, Lucas Pereira)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: The Mortal Thor #1 (Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry)Dave: Gehenna Naked Aggression (2025) #3 (Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Everything Dead & Dying #1 (Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips) Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: TMNT #11 (Javier Rodriguez) or ASM #11 (Lee Bermejo)Chris: Star Trek: Red Shirts #2 (Chris Shehan Main Cover)Interview: Mike del Mundo about career and The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo. You still have a few days to back this project!You’ve long been known for your concept-driven, highly stylized covers—how does it feel to see your Marvel career collected in such a high-end format like The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo?Looking back at your early breakout work, like your X-Men Legacy covers, how do you think your style or approach has evolved since then?The new art book includes never-before-seen pieces and a companion sketchbook—can you walk us through your process from sketch to final composition?How does your mindset shift when moving from cover art to sequential work?How do you balance surrealism, symbolism, and storytelling in a single image—especially when working on iconic characters with decades of history?Of all the covers and interiors featured in the book, is there one piece that holds particular personal meaning for you?What do you hope readers and fans take away from seeing your sketches alongside the final printed pieces?You’ve also been doing incredible world-building in 3 Worlds / 3 Moons with Jonathan Hickman—how does that creator-owned space challenge or expand your approach compared to Marvel work?What advice would you give to artists trying to push boundaries or find their own visual voice within superhero comics today?If you could design a cover for any Marvel character doing something completely unexpected—like Hulk as a ballet dancer or Doctor Doom hosting a cooking show—what would it be, and how would you make it look cool?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Comics November 2025 solicitations Feast your eyes on four 'X-Men of Apocalypse' #1 coversIn 'Captain America' #6, meet the United Captains: Marvel’s most controversial super-team?Marvel gives Echo a shocking new power in 'Echo: Seeker of Truth' #1Marvel finally gives Wiccan his first solo series in a dark new 5-issue magical sagaMarvel’s first-ever blind bags launch with 'Ultimate Endgame' #1, and fans could pull secret covers‘DC K.O.’ #1 to launch with mystery ‘Lights Out’ polybags packed with rare foil variantsDC unleashes a deadly new villain in 'Wonder Woman' #25, meet the MatriarchJeff Lemire reveals ‘JSA: Year One’ taking the team to the Golden AgeFrank Miller & Todd McFarlane reunite for first Spawn cover collaboration in 30+ years​​Image Comics to reprint All-Negro Comics, the 1947 milestone in Black comics historyMarjorie Liu and Garry Brown launch ‘BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide’ this fallOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Detective Comics #1100 (Various)Absolute Batman #11 (Scott Snyder, Clay Mann)Chris:​​Escape #1 (Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña)Bloodletter #3 (Joseph Illidge, Tim Seeley, and Christian Rosado)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Escape #1 (Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña)Dave: New Avengers #3 (Sam Humphries, Ton Lima)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Immortal Legend Batman #1 (Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, and Erica D'Urso)Dave: Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 (James Tynion IV, Dani)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Invisible Man #1 (Rosemary Valero-O'Connell)Chris: Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #1 (Nimit Malavia variant)Interview Soo Lee - Wizard of Oz (September 30)1. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the 1939 Wizard of Oz film. How did that milestone influence your approach to adapting the story?2. You’ve been granted access to the film’s archives—what kind of reference material or behind-the-scenes details most inspired your adaptation?3. You’re launching a Kickstarter for this project this month—what can backers expect in terms of rewards, exclusives, or behind-the-scenes content?4. You’re handling writing, art, and covers. How did balancing all three roles shape the way you told this story?5. You’ve described this as “not reinventing the wheel” but adding your interpretation. Can you share some of the ways you’ve put your own creative stamp on the classic?9. How do you hope this adaptation will resonate with younger readers who may be discovering The Wizard of Oz for the first time?10. What was the biggest artistic or storytelling challenge you faced in bringing Oz to life on the page?7. Any desire to make it fresh?11. (Fun) If you could click your heels and instantly visit any fictional world besides Oz, where would you go, and who would you bring with you?

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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Knights returns with Jimmy Palmiotti headlining new 'Daredevil/Punisher' seriesMarvel reveals epic Inhyuk Lee “Street-Verse Variant Covers”Marvel sheds new light on '1776' #1 celebrating AmericaMarvel Unveils Toy Story Homage Covers to Celebrate 30 Years of Pixar’s Iconic FilmMarvel could have Gwenpool erase one of Spider-ManDC Black Label launches ‘Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia’ for November 2025Hayden Sherman talks ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’, Batman, and DC’s Absolute Universe at FAN EXPO Boston 2025Skybound and Act 4 launch Kickstarter for J. Scott Campbell’s 'Danger Girl Artist’s Edition'Die is coming back, with new series Die: Loaded from ImageMaleficent returns in a dark new comic series from Dynamite for October 2025Top Comics July 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Cruel Universe 2 #1 (Various)Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch #5 (Juni Ba)Alex:​​Poison Ivy #35 (G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara)One World Under Doom #6 (Ryan North, R. B. Silva)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Uncanny X-Men #19 (Simone, Marquez)Dave: Ultimate Wolverine #8 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The UnChosen #2 (David Marquez)Dave: Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Eddie Brock: Carnage #7 (Ivan Shavrin Variant Cover)Alex: Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 (Alex Eckman-Lawn & Juan Ferreyra)Interview: Ben Percy - Talking Predator, Punisher, and more!1. In Predator Kills the Marvel Universe, you’ve teased a meditative tone as much as a brutal one. Can you talk about how you approached giving emotional weight to what could easily be a pure spectacle series?2. We know Frank Castle is at a low point in Punisher: Red Band, but you’ve also said it’s a story about who Frank becomes when he has nothing left. What’s the most surprising aspect of Frank you think readers will discover in this series?3. We here at AIPT have covered the use of the Punisher symbol via 3rd party swag outside of Disney, we even saw its use in the recent Daredevil show, what’s your take on the Punisher logo and its use?4. With both Red Band and Predator Kills launching this year, you’re leaning into stories with serious ultraviolence. As a writer, how do you decide when violence is meaningful versus when it's gratuitous?5. You mentioned in the Predator Kills the Marvel Universe press release that some heroes are more “killable” than others. Without giving anything away, was there a particular Marvel character that was the hardest to write a death for—either logistically or emotionally?6. You’ve done a lot of work balancing character legacy with reinvention—especially with Hellverine and now Red Hulk. How do you decide what to preserve and what to explode when you're writing these kinds of legacy figures?7. Spider-Man and Predator is a wild matchup. Can you tease what their conflict reveals about Peter Parker that we haven’t seen before?8. Both Red Hulk and Hellverine feel like "dark mirror" characters—but wildly different in tone and execution. Do you see thematic overlap between them? How do you avoid them becoming just monstrous versions of other heroes?9. You’re clearly building (or helping shape) a kind of hyper-violent sublabel within Marvel between Red Band, Predator crossovers, and these monstrous anti-heroes. Would you want to keep expanding this “Percy-verse”? And if so, who would you tap next?10. (Fun one): If Predator could take on one Marvel team in a cooking competition, who would it be—and what’s Predator’s signature dish?Short novel as a newspaper - subscribe - start November - post-apocalyptic  “The End Times” Station 11 meets our townbadhandbooks.com

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NEWSSDCC biggest reveals:Marvel reveals'Buffy' and 'Angel' make comic comeback with Kelly Thompson at the helmDean and Sam hit the road again in new 'Supernatural' comic launching October 2025Swat Kats returns with first-ever comic series, launching on Kickstarter this fallNew era of TMNT launches December 2025 with Gene Luen Yang and Freddie E. Williams IIRob Liefeld's 'Youngblood' #1 flexes with star-studded variant coversVault Comics surprises retailers with free bonus boxes for 'Big Rig' #1Barbaric returns this October with brutal new one-shot ‘The Black Knight’Mad Cave Studios launching tech-horror anthology 'Terrorbytes' for fall 2025Tyler Kirkham launches high-octane action series ‘Final Boss’ out November 2025'GTA' and 'Red Dead' writer Dan Houser launches new crime comic 'American Caper' for November 2025October Marvel Comics solicitations!Amazing Spider-Man swings into cosmic chaos and Goblin danger in new look at ASM #13 & #14Marvel celebrates Latin Heritage Month with 'White Tiger Reborn' one-shot Spotlighting Hector and Ava AyalaMarvel and DC’s forgotten hero returns: 'Spider-Boy' #1 reprinted after nearly 30 yearsMarvel brings magic and mayhem in October 2025 in 'Strange Tales'Marvel celebrates 70 Years of 'The Muppets' with new variant covers in OctoberMarvel Knights expands with brutal new Punisher series starting October 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Exquisite Corpses (2025) #3 (Pornsak Pichetshote, James Tynion IV, Valentine De Landro, Michael Walsh)The Seasons (2024) #6 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta)Chris:​​The Voice Said Kill #1 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)Dark Honor #3 (Brian DeCubellis,  K.S. Bruce, Ethan Sacks, David Messina) Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Godzila #1 (Tim Seeley, Nikola Čižmešija)Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: News from the Fallout #2 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love) | DC's Kal-El-Fornia #1 (Various)Dave: Godzilla vs. America: Boston (various) and Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #8 (Becky Cloonan, Jeph Loeb)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #5 (1:25 Alvaro Martinez Bueno Cover)Chris: The Savage Wolverine #1 (Tom Parkinson-Morgan Cover)

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel unleashes Age of Revelation: A radical X-Men future begins October 2025Marvel’s AGE OF REVELATION grows with even more new series reveals out October 2025Four more Age of Revelation series announced: Wolverine, Spider-Man, and moreFinal 'Age of Revelation' X-Men series details revealedMarvel reveals the end is near for the Ultimate Universe in 'Endgame' event teaserMore info!Marvel and Gargoyles collide in first-ever crossover October 2025Marvel's next cosmic war begins: Hickman's Imperial finale teases shocking new playersMarvel unveils SDCC 2025 panels, giveaways, and moreIDW reveals massive plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2025 *Dark Horse Comics reveals SDCC 2025 plans: Panels, signings, freebies & more *Image Comics reveals SDCC 2025 exclusive Merch, panels, and signingsDC Comics Solicitations October 2025DC expands the Absolute Universe in October 2025 with milestone issues and two one-shotsThe new ultimate showdown: DC launching cosmic tournament event ‘DC K.O.’ for fall 2025'Gotham Academy' returns with new series 'First Year' launching October 2025Oni Press and EC Comics revive western mayhem in 'Outlaw Showdown' #1 *'Paper Girls' gets a bold new format with stylish “Backpack Editions”'Ice Cream Man' ditches pages for playing cards in bold new one-shot experiment'Super Creepshow Special' #1 unleashes twisted superhero horror in October *Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt returns for November 2025 in new series'The Terminator: Metal' launches October 2025 with a deadly new ally and a twistOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Post Malone's Big Rig #1 (Adrian Wassel, Nate Gooden, Post Malone)Absolute Batman #10 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #5 (Lemire, Kaplan)X-Men: Age of Revelation #0 (Mackay, Ramos)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: This Ends Tonight #1 (Gerry Duggan, et al., Jae Lee)Runner up: (Duggan, JAVIER GARRÓN)Dave: New Gods #8 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Exquisite Corpses #3 (Tynion, Walsh, Pichetshote, Valentin de Landro) & shoutout to X-Women (Psylocke #9, Storm #10, Phoenix #13)Dave: Doom 2099 #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 (all the covers!!!)Alex: Psylocke #9 (Maria Wolf variant)

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel reveals the new Age of Apocalypse, and 1 mutant is now in chargeMarvel unleashes the ‘Violent Era’ of Ghost Rider this October in Spirits of ViolenceHulk returns to Sakaar this October in a special anniversary one-shotMarvel unleashes 'Black, White & Blood and Guts' Halloween 2025Marvel unveils final 'Imperial War' one-shot starring cosmic dream teamJack Kirby honored with “Jack Kirby Way” on NYC’s Lower East SideDC takes over San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with panels, retro vibes, and first-ever collabsSkybound reveals SDCC 2025 panels and moreTed Raimi joins ‘Creepshow Vol. 4’ #2 comic for Halloween, and it’s creepy AFYour devotion will be tested again: 'Cult of the Lamb' comic returns in October 2025G.I. Joe’s loudest adventure yet rocks comic shops this October 2025June sales figures are in!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All #1 (Dan Jurgens, Bruno Redondo)Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 (Patrick Horvath)Alex:​​Predator: Black, White, & Blood #1 (Joe Kelly, Alvaro Lopez, etc)The UnChosen #1 (David Marquez)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Uncanny X-Men #17Dave: The Unchosen #1 (David Marquez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Absolute Flash #5 (Lemire, AL Kaplan), Marvel Knights: The World To Come #2 (Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada)Dave: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1 (Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Detective Comics #1099 (Jae Lee)Alex: Ultimate X-Men #17 (Nic Klein variant)Interview: Christian Ward (Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 out August 20 - Artist: Tristan Jones):What drew you to Event Horizon as a storyteller? Was there a particular theme or visual that made you say, “Yes, I need to write this”?How closely did you work with the original film’s team or studio? Were there any specific mandates or was the universe yours to expand freely?You’ve described this as taking “big gory swings.” What kind of boundaries were you hoping to push with this prequel that the film only hinted at?Tristan Jones’ art and Pip Martin’s colors amplify the discomfort and dread on every page. How did your collaboration with them shape the tone and feel of the book?The crew in Dark Descent each seems to be running from something. How did you approach building characters whose inner demons might mirror the horrors they’ll face externally?Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell, is a new addition. How did you land on this particular figure as the face of evil? What does he bring thematically to the world of Event Horizon?The first issue builds such thick atmosphere and creeping dread. What’s the key to sustaining that across a miniseries without letting the horror peak too early?[Fun/silly question] Let’s say you're stuck aboard the Event Horizon with one other comic book character of your choosing. Who would it be and why?FOC July 14

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRIP Jim Shooter: The comic book prodigy who changed Marvel foreverSkybound and Image expand the Invincible Universe for fall 2025Marvel Launches 'Fantastic Four Bookazine', blending comics, film, and historyThor falls… and rises again as a mortal in Al Ewing’s ‘Mortal Thor’ #1Marvel teases new X-Men era ‘Age of Revelation’Doctor Doom’s final stand: Marvel teases universe-shaking showdown in ‘One World Under Doom’ #8Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Gehenna Naked Aggression #1 (Patrick Kindlo, Maurizio Rosenzweig)Bring On The Bad Guys: Green Goblin #1 (Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Matteo Della Fonte)Chris:​​Captain America #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin)The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Joe Kelly, John Romita, Jr., Scott Hanna, etc.)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Absolute Green Lantern #4 (Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay)Dave: All-New Venom #8 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 (Patrick Horvath)Dave: Predator: Black, White & Blood #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave:  MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 (Russell Dauterman)Chris: Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - A League for Justice #1 (Christopher Mitten Variant)Interview: Taboo and CTG Sports Brian Amlani - Comics and Kicks Podcast1. Comics and Kicks is such a unique blend—what was the “origin story” behind launching this podcast, and how long had it been percolating?2. You’ve got deep roots in both hip-hop and geek culture—how do you see comic books and sneakers as forms of self-expression, and where do they overlap for you?3. The show dives into conversations with creators, collectors, and innovators—what voices are you most excited to spotlight that we might not hear from in typical mainstream media?4. What were the first comic book and first pair of kicks that made you feel something—like, “This is part of who I am”?5. You've done work with Marvel and even co-created a Native American superhero—how has your experience as a comics creator shaped the way you approach these podcast conversations?6. The sneaker world can be just as passionate and obsessive as the comic book scene. How do you navigate the hype, history, and authenticity in both spaces?7. As someone who's broken barriers in music, representation, and now podcasting—what does success look like for Comics and Kicks? What impact do you hope it leaves behind?8. If you could design your dream crossover—a comic series and sneaker drop happening side by side—what characters and shoe would headline that launch?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRobert Kirkman and Dan Mora take the wheel on Transformers with issue #25Lee Bermejo kicks off 25 'Amazing Visions' variant cover series ending with #1000Marvel fleshes out 'Marvel Zombies: Red Band' due out September 2025Marvel’s ultimate universe explodes in October 2025, and the Maker is backVault unveils ATHANASIA, a haunting superhero graphic novel from Daniel Kraus and DaniWerewolves clash with Vikings in Image Comics’ new horror series 'Viking Moon'New series 'Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' launches October 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Tramps of the Apocalypse #1 (Alice Darrow)Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)Chris:​​News from the Fallout #1 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love)Feral #14 (Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, and Trish Forstner)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Green Arrow #25 - Chris Condon, MontosDave: Ultimate Spider-Man #18 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Gehenna: Naked Aggression #1 (Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig)Dave: Captain America #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave:  Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #4 (Davide Paratore)Chris: Godzilla vs. Thor #1 (Aaron Kuder Main Cover)Interview: Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan, covering their upcoming Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1, Blink and You’ll Miss It #1, and Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin (July 02, 2025) - June 30thLet’s start with Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin — Norman Osborn is such a rich, terrifying character. What part of his history were you most excited to dig into, and what makes your take on the Goblin stand out?Norman’s been a villain, a businessman, a politician, and sometimes even a twisted version of a hero. How do you approach writing a character who’s constantly shifting between personas?Your Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone series introduces a walled-off wasteland, kaiju lore, and the myth of a half-man, half-kaiju survivor. How did you approach building suspense and worldbuilding in this isolated, almost post-apocalyptic setting?Writing Godzilla means balancing spectacle with humanity. What’s your approach to telling grounded stories in the shadow of kaiju-level destruction?Now onto Blink and You’ll Miss It — the tone and premise feel so personal and unique. How did this story come together, and what inspired you to tell a love story with a sci-fi twist?There’s a big emotional core in Blink and You’ll Miss It, but also some wild time-manipulation ideas. How did you balance the heart with the high-concept hook?You’re juggling three very different projects — a Marvel villain origin, a giant monster epic, and a bittersweet romantic mini. How do you shift your mindset between such wildly different tones and genres?All three books deal with identity in some form — Norman’s fractured psyche, a couple navigating time, and characters caught between humanity and monsters. Is that a theme you’re consciously exploring across your work, or something that just naturally emerges?Fun one to wrap things up: If the Green Goblin got his own kaiju-sized glider and showed up in the Godzilla universe… how long would he last, and which monster would absolutely wreck him first?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel September 2025 solicitationsNew series 'Battleworld' announced for September 2025Marvel unveils 616 Day celebration plans, teaser and moreTeaser reveal is…At 6:16 ET Marvel reveals Knull will return in 'Venom' #250Spider-Man to split in two with one going cosmic starting in September 2025'Spider-Man ’94' #1 jumps into the scene in September 2025J. Michael Straczynski's 'Amazing Spider-Man: Torn' #1 announcedEverything we know about Ultimate Universe titles in September 2025Boba Fett AND Han Solo get new seriesMarvel/DC crossover expands with new creators and character team-ups revealedUpper Deck launches Superman-themed NASCAR trading cards in new 23XI Racing collabDC Comics SolicitationsJason Todd to survive Hush 2 with adult 'Red Hood' solo series in 2025Batman getting a polybag programDC to introduce new heroes in 'C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table'Robert Kirkman and David Finch embark on 'Skinbreaker' in September 2025IDW announces gritty new Star Trek series ‘The Last Starship''No Man’s Land' #1 thriller coming September 2025Blue Falcon & Dynomutt return in new Dynamite comic in September 2025Action rom-com spy series 'The Guy in the Chair' coming October 2025Soo Lee brings ‘The Wizard of Oz’ with OGN adaptation from DynamiteMike Mignola and Bruce Zick launch time-bending new Hellboy universe seriesBrombal and Phillips launch horror-western hybrid 'Everything Dead & Dying'Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast launch ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks’Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Benjamin #1 (Ben H. Winters, Leomacs)Fantastic Four Fanfare (2025) #2 (Various)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #4 (Lemire, AL Kaplan)Exquisite Corpses #2 (Tynion IV, Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Gwenpool #2 (Cavan Scott, Stefano Nesi)Dave: Emma Frost: White Queen #1TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The Seasons #5 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta), News from the Fallout #1 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love)Dave: Fantastic Four #33 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #18 (Terry Dodson Variant Cover)Alex: Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 (Marguerite Sauvage)Best Comics of the Year…so far!Alex: Pick 3 series:Absolute Flash (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Storm (Murewa Ayodele & Lucas Werneck)Exquisite Corpses (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, et al.)Pick a graphic novel or collection:  The Nice House by the Sea Vol. 1 (Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)Dave: Pick 3 series:Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki) (3 issues out)Absolute Martian Manhunter (Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez) (3 issues out)Absolute Batman (2024) (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Marcos Martin) (6 issues out this year)27Pick a graphic novel or collection: Bowling With Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown. Written by Mike Mignola. Art by Mike Mignola. Colors by Dave Stewart. Chris: Pick 3 series:The Amazing Spider-Man (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz) (6 issues in 2025)11The Moon Is Following Us (DWJ and Riley Rossmo) (6 issues in 2025)Jumpscare (Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert) (4 issues in 2025)Pick a graphic novel or collection: Low Orbit (Writer-artist Kazimir Lee)

NEWS'The Undead Iron Fist' resurrects Danny Rand in new seriesNew 'Imperial War' tie-ins announced for Exiles and Nova CenturionMarvel details Storm's "Thunder War" three-part 2025 eventMr. Fantastic vs. Doctor Doom in 'One World Under Doom' #7Marvel reveals ‘Marvel Knights: The World to Come’ #4 detailsEverything to know about September 2025 'One World Under Doom' tie-insNacelleverse grows with new series 'The C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa'WEBTOON and Dark Horse partner for webcomics in 2025New 'The Twilight Zone' launching at IDW September 2025Tom King and Mitch Gerads' 'Mister Miracle' gets adult animation orderOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Robin & Batman: Jason Todd (2025) #1 (Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen)Giant-Size Spider-Man (Various) AND Absolute Batman #9 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Alex:​​The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #1 (Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba)Runaways #1 (Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande) Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Marvel United: A Pride Special #1 (Good Night, Blue Rose from Wyatt Kennedy & Bayleigh Underwood)Dave: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Aliens vs. Avengers #4 (Hickman, Ribic), Absolute Flash #4 (Lemire, Robles)Dave: Exquisite Corpses #2 (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: X-Men #18 (Corin Howell)Alex: Every cover for Exquisite Corpses #2 (Tynion, Walsh)Archie vs. Minor Threats Interview: Timmy Heague, Scott Koblis, Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt - August 06, 2025“How the hell is that gonna work?”Jordan, you’ve said that’s the right response to this crossover. What was the original spark that made you all say, “Actually…this could work”?Colliding Tones: Hopeful vs. DirtyHow did you navigate blending the wholesomeness of Riverdale with the gritty world of Twilight City without undercutting either tone—or letting one overpower the other?The Role of SabrinaSabrina is the hinge point between both universes. How did you land on her as the “bridge,” and what made her magic the right kind of chaos to kick off the crossover?Playtime (Frankie Follis) vs. ArchiePlaytime and Archie are about as different as two protagonists can be. What were the most surprising character parallels—or contrasts—that emerged as you wrote their interactions?Deep Cuts and Fan FavoritesThis series packs in everything from Salem the Cat to the annoying Reggie. How did you decide which characters to include—and how deep into both universes’ lore did you dig?Implications for the Minor Threats UniverseJordan and Patton, you’ve said this story has long-term consequences for Playtime. Without spoiling anything, can you tease what ripple effects this Archie encounter sets in motion?Archie Breaks BadThe idea of Archie "breaking bad" is hilarious and a little terrifying. What was it like writing Archie with a criminal edge—and how far did you all consider pushing it?Why Comics?Jordan mentioned this is a story that only works in comics. What elements of this crossover could only have been done in this medium—not TV, not film, not prose?I’d be remiss not to ask, is there any romance in the series?Milkshakes & Mayhem (Fun Question)Let’s say the Riverdale crew and the Minor Threats gang go out for milkshakes together after all this chaos—who’s the last one standing in the milkshake chugging contest?And finally, Archie is also crossing over with Jay and Silent Bob, could you guys see a similar crossover with Kevin Smith’s characters?