ECCC Reportedly Now Offering Refunds to Artist Alley Exhibitors as Coronavirus Fears Continue

As the world continues to grapple with the spread of a novel form of coronavirus causing the deadly disease known as COVID-19, Emerald City Comic Con, set to take place in one week in Seattle, at the heart of the largest known outbreak in the U.S., is now reportedly offering refunds to Artist Alley exhibitors who no longer plan to attend the show. In the past week, we've seen major exhibitors such as DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Penguin Random House, CGC, Oni Press, and more announce they would pull out of the event, in addition to many of the independent comic book creators who were planning to table in Artists Alley. Even Bad Idea Comics doesn't think it's a good idea to be at ECCC.

Due to concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, BAD IDEA must regrettably withdrawal from this year's @emeraldcitycon.

We love Seattle and look forward to attending in 2021 and beyond.#ECCC #ECCC2020

— Bad Idea, Only Available In Comic Book Stores (@badideahello) March 4, 2020

However, Bleeding Cool's Ian Melton believes the con will go on regardless so long as Funko does not pull out.

Yesterday, ECCC released a statement offering to refund ticketholders who no longer plan to attend the show, but they did not yet have any information for exhibitors who wanted to request refunds. However, it seems emails have been going out to individual exhibitors offering refunds while continuing to insist the show will go on as planned and that ReedPOP is following safety precautions to protect attendees from infection. San Francisco Bay Area creator Der-Shing Helmer posted a screencap of one such email.

In case you missed this email last night, ECCC Artist Alley exhibitors can now receive a full refund for their table if they are uncomfortable with attending given the current COVID-19 situation in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/VZQHw6jvv7

— Der-shing 德馨 Helmer @ 🌱 ECCC – CC5 🌱 (@shingworks) March 5, 2020

"If you're not comfortable attending Emerald City Comic Con," the email reads, "we are happy to fully refund your Artist Alley table price. This community is one of the most important aspects of our event, and we all want you to feel good about your decision to attend or not attend. Your decision to not attend will have absolutely no impact on your status with ECCC or any Reedpop event going forward."

We'll continue to keep you updated on the situation as it develops.

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Terrific Production LLC Unveils the Insignia of the Terrifically Legion

Years ago, a man named Stan Lee invited fans of Marvel Comics to join the Merry Marvel Marching Society. Fast forward to 2019, and upstart publisher Terrific Production LLC is looking to introduce the spiritual successor to that Marvelous club: The Terrifically Legion.

And in what may be the biggest news to hit comics fandom this weekend, Terrific Production has just unveiled the club’s insignia. Terrifically.

President's Msg:
My Brave and Loyal Terrifically Legion, Your Fan Facing Insignia identifying you as someone who can be a friend who enjoys #comics #Toys, #Games, #Movies #cosplay is ready. Images are tm and ©Terrific Production 2019 All Rights Reserved. Terrifically pic.twitter.com/ANZfxnGmkZ

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

In a way, the Terrifically Legion is bigger than the Merry Marvel Marching Society, as it includes not only fans of comics, but also fans of toys, games, movies, and cosplay as well!

@cbr @newarama @comicsbeat @bleedingcool, @ComicBook @comicretailer #comics #comicbooks #games #MagicTheGathering #Hasbro #Mattel #Funko #toppscards #Lego #Cosplay, #eSports

Terrifically Legion Expands Beyond Totally Terrific Comic Readers to include Brethren : Games, Movies, https://t.co/xplgClLcXu

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

And unlike the Merry Marvel Marching Society, which had just one logo, the Terrifically Legion has a variant version as well.

President's Msg:
My Brave and Loyal Terrifically Legion, Your Fan Facing Insignia identifying you as someone who can be a friend who enjoys #comics #Toys, #Games, #Movies #cosplay is ready. Images are tm and ©Terrific Production,LLC 2019 All Rights Reserved. Terrifically pic.twitter.com/IsRGrmY9L8

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

This one is reminiscent of the logos of prestigious universities like Harvard, Princeton, and Hogwarts.

This reminds me of the kind of colors associated with IVY Leagues Universities or Hogwarts school for Wizards. What do you think.

Please Retweet or Link to someone you wish to invite to join you in fun Terrific Realm ™ © Terrific Production LLC 2019 All Rights Reserved https://t.co/AWeNsnrYAa

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

Not only that, but the logo apparently contains coded messages that members of the Terrifically Legion can decipher.

What clues are hidden in the Terrifically Legion Insignia and what is meant by T.P Executive Order 13526, the latest in a long series of executive orders on the topic:

OPERATION YOUNG OVERLORD
OPERATION SUPREME OVERLORD

Encrypted Access -Top Secret Clearance Mandated: PW?©

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

You know what, we’re pretty sure our neighbor’s dog was telling us something about T.P. Executive Order 13526 the other day. We’re gonna have to look into that.

Unfortunately, when you are running a popular and inclusive comics club, sometimes all people want to do is tear you down. Such is the way for the Terrifically Legion, which soon found its great logo under attack.

Think you need to hire a new graphic designer. pic.twitter.com/FRS719MS5R

— Justin Peterson (@justinpeterson) October 5, 2019

Undaunted, leader Andrew Rev was quick to stand up for this graphic designer who, just like the five-person social media team that runs the Twitter account, is totally not Andrew Rev himself messing around with a copy of Print Shop on an old Commodore 64.

Had you suggested a different hue of red or another colorway – no such response. Had you suggested that the star be larger or smaller, Had you suggested a different font.

But attacking is what is so terrible to any artists ego. No I am not the artist.

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

Apparently, the artist behind the Terrifically Legion logo owns over $200 million worth of clothes, which is more than anyone needs. Nevertheless, even someone that wealthy can have feelings.

In any case, though unwilling to stand for abuse against this superstar designer, Rev is also a diplomat.

Slider, your comments are totally acceptable and we will forward them to the designer who is taking their daughter to Disneyland for her Birthday. People forget losing a design job can cause financial hardship. We all make mistakes. Most are happy for input. Thank You Sliderwave

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

I will take it that way. Because I was aware they rushed to meet a deadline to go with their daughters birthday promise in Disneyland. This is a good hearted single parent who is juggling many things to provide for his family.

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 5, 2019

Accepted let move on-

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 6, 2019

And now, this eager young graphic designer may have a job offer from Terrific.

If u have time to do work for us great

— Terrific Production”THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS” (@LlcTerrific) October 6, 2019

That is, provided he is very goo. Just a little goo doesn’t cut it around here.

we need quality people- if u are very goo just help us

— Terrific Production”THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS” (@LlcTerrific) October 6, 2019

at least u know we defend all artists we hire

— Terrific Production"THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS" (@LlcTerrific) October 6, 2019

Just ask yourself what products you could make that Marvel currently licenses or makes themselves and show us that you have the skill set to perform those tasks alone or with a buddy. We are always open to give someone opportunities

— Terrific Production”THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN COMICS” (@LlcTerrific) October 6, 2019

The saga continues…

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Irresponsible DC Comics to Light Bat-Signal Around World for Batman Day… But What If There’s a Real Bat-Emergency?

DC Comics may be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Batman, but the publisher is doing it in the most irresponsible way possible. First, DC released thousands of live bats during the South by Southwest Festival earlier this year, endangering festivalgoers with the wild, bloodsucking creatures. Then, the company held a ceremony at a museum where Batman was inducted into the Comic-Con Hall of Fame, practically begging one of the Caped Crusader’s psychotic foes to attack and put hundreds of people in danger. Miraculously, no one was hurt during either event.

But now, DC is planning their most irresponsible celebration yet, as later this month on Batman Day, September 21st, DC has arranged for the Bat-Signal to be shown in cities all over the world, starting at 8PM local time. A press release provides more info:

Like fireworks on New Year’s Eve, the glow of the distinctive Bat silhouette will illuminate the edifices of skyscrapers and landmarks around the world in rolling fashion as the sun sets in each city. And just like a solar eclipse, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime event!

Fans can zoom in and follow the festivities with the new interactive Batman Bat-Tracker launched by DC today. As cities flip the famous switch illuminating the insignia, the Batman Bat-Tracker will mirror the real-time projections. Additional information on Bat-Signal celebrations and activations in those cities can be found at Batman80.com.

To see one of the projections in person, all that is required is to go outside shortly before 8pm local time in cities set to light up their skies. So, start deciding which Batman t-shirt to wear Melbourne, Australia because you will be the first to celebrate under the Bat-Signal at Fed Square facing Flinders Street, 9 hours ahead of London and 14 hours ahead of New York (Gotham City!).

Other cities to send up the Bat-Signal include:

Tokyo at MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 at Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Berlin at Potzdamer Platz 11
Paris at Galeries Lafayette on Champs-Elysées
Barcelona at Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
London at the Senate House
São Paulo at Itaúsa – LMB
New York TBA
Montreal at Complex Dupuis
Mexico City at Torre Reforma
Los Angeles at City Hall

But what DC has failed to consider is: what if there is a real emergency requiring Batman’s attention? How will cities be able to signal the Dark Knight if he’s just going to assume any Bat-Signal in the sky is simply part of this unnecessary celebration?

“The Bat-Signal is easily one of the most recognizable images among all superhero iconography and this is going to be a remarkable sight as we transcend borders, languages and cultures to bring us all together with this single experience,” said Warner Bros Global Brands and Experiences President Pam Lifford, forgetting the fact that the Bat-Signal is also an important communication device that lets Batman know when the city is in danger, allowing him to quickly react and save law-abiding citizens from the menace of masked criminals. “We are proud to send up the Bat-Signal on Batman Day because it is an important beacon of inspiration that makes us all believe that it’s possible to take hardship and turn it into something good. Batman Day is a global celebration for all the fans.”

And the plans to dilute the meaning of the Bat-Signal couldn’t come at a worse time, with Batman Day events planned around the world that are ripe for attack by dastardly villains such as The Joker, The Riddler, the Scarecrow, or Bane.

Of course, a Batman Day celebration wouldn’t be complete without something extra special in Gotham City. Barnes & Noble Union Square is hosting a talent signing and panel discussion moderated by DC Publisher Dan DiDio and featuring award-winning Batman writers and artists Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi, James Tynion, IV and Brad Walker, as well as special activities all day long for kids and families.

In Los Angeles, DC and Warner Bros. will host a special Batman 5K night run and fan celebration. Fans can sign-up to participate at DCBatmanRun.com. Batman runs will also take place throughout Asia (Shanghai, Manila, Singapore and Bangkok), Latin America (São Paulo and Mexico City) and Australia (Brisbane).

Sure, doing a 5K run sounds like a fun and healthy way to celebrate one’s love of Batman, but how healthy will it be to be cryogenically frozen by Mr. Freeze’s freeze ray while Batman is erroneously responding to a false Bat-Signal halfway around the world?!

Hopefully, DC will come to their senses before anyone is seriously injured this September 21st.

 

BATMAN COMICS FOR ALL AGES

DC Publishing will celebrate with activities at more than 2,000 international retail locations. In the U.S., comic shops and bookstores will offer free Batman Day special editions of THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS and BATMAN: NIGHTWALKER. In Europe, in partnership with Eaglemoss, the LEGEND OF BATMAN collected edition will be available for free in the U.K., France, Germany and Spain. In select cities globally, talent appearances and signings by some of DC’s leading storytellers will also take place. Fans can visit DCComics.com/BatmanDay for participating retailers and partners, as well as suggested Batman reading lists.

BATMAN IN THE GAME

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is celebrating Batman’s 80th anniversary with an “Injustice 2” Mobile Batman arena marathon event from September 13-24 in which fans can battle for Batman rewards. In addition, DC Universe Online is showing its support from September 13-30 with two new Batman-themed in-game t-shirts. One is free to claim for all players and one is exclusively for members.

BE BATMAN

Warner Bros. Consumer Products launched custom Batman curated “Presented by Amazon” shops in Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles that will be open through September 30, offering the largest collection of limited-edition Batman 80 merchandise.

The world-famous FAO Schwarz is inviting fans of all ages to shop limited-edition toys and collectibles, as well as take part in super-charged fan and family Saturdays throughout September, featuring a lineup of interactive experiences including a photo moment with the world’s most popular Super Hero himself on Batman Day.

In addition, LEGO brand retail stores in the U.S. and Canada will celebrate Batman Day with LEGO build events, in-store giveaways, and Batman takeovers on LEGO social channels. At nationwide retailers, fans will find Mattel’s Batman 80th Multiverse figures and Funko’s Batman 80th POPS!

Fans can also gear up for Batman Day with newly released fashion and sneakers. Available now, Detective Comics #27 by Rooster Teeth is an exclusive capsule collection featuring a fresh take on classic Batman art designed on high quality t-shirts, hoodies and more. Premium fashion brands Bait, The Hundreds, and Converse are also offering new Batman apparel and footwear.

WATCH BATMAN

DC Universe digital subscription service will be celebrating Batman Day with the promotion of exclusive Batman content including interviews, merchandise, sweepstakes and more along with its extensive collection of Batman videos and comics. In addition, Cartoon Network will celebrate with Batman-themed stunts on Batman Day and throughout the month. Warner TV Asia, Warner Channel Latin America and HBO India will also showcase Batman content and promotions on their channels.

BATMAN GIVES BACK

DC is collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to recognize kids, teens and youth development professionals who stand up for positive change in their communities – just like Batman! Through AT&T Aspire, an initiative using innovation in education to drive student success in school and beyond, 30 Boys & Girls Clubs around the country will celebrate members of their Club community, who represent the qualities of DC’s most popular Super Hero on September 21.

ABOUT BATMAN & THE BAT-SIGNAL

Batman was first introduced to the public in Detective Comics #27 (March 1939) and was created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. The Bat-Signal first appeared in Detective Comics #60 (December 1941).

Join in on social media using the hashtag #BatmanDay, #Batman80 and #LongLiveTheBat. To find out more follow @batman on Instagram and Facebook, @dcbatman on Twitter, and visit Batman80.com.

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Tyler Breeze Wants to Join AEW… Funko Pop Collection

It looks like another WWE wrestler is looking at the pastures of All Elite Wrestling and finding them greener. NXT superstar Tyler Breeze took to Twitter to publicly ask to join the upstart wrestling promotion. Well, not as a wrestler though. Breeze wants to be one of the first wrestlers featured in a potential AEW Funko Pop Vinyl collection.

It started with a tweet from PopVinyls.com, a news site dedicated to the popular collectibles, asking which AEW wrestlers people would like to see made into Pop Vinyls.

IF Funko made @AEWrestling Pop Vinyls, reply with a picture of who you would want a Pop of and in what look! I am gonna cheat and go first @dustinrhodes . Just choose 1! pic.twitter.com/PpoyLoLspJ

— PopVinyls.com (@PopVinyls) June 5, 2019

Surprisingly, Breeze, who is not signed to AEW and recently moved from WWE’s main roster back to NXT, volunteered himself.

For the love of god…. Breeze! Man… Me! Make me! https://t.co/Tz9SLwnIxS

— Prince Pretty (@MmmGorgeous) June 5, 2019

Breeze has recently discussed his employment with WWE, dismissing complaints that he isn’t used by the company in a matter that befits his talents.

Honestly. It isn’t my company. And I signed on to work for this company. So at takeover and for years I showed exactly what and who I am. It’s their choice professionally however they want to use me. It’s up to me whether or not I wanna sign that paper saying I’m ok with that https://t.co/jOYdnXz08y

— Prince Pretty (@MmmGorgeous) June 3, 2019

Though he did support Jon Moxley, the wrestler formerly known as Dean Ambrose, declining to renew his WWE contract and heading to rival AEW.

Exactly there will come a time in every career, when you decide you need something different in your life. That’s the beauty of it all man. https://t.co/p8pDtDA9vP

— Prince Pretty (@MmmGorgeous) June 4, 2019

Though Breeze hasn’t said he wants to leave WWE, could his request to have a toy version of Tyler Breeze be part of AEW’s merchandising efforts actually be a subtle hint that he would like the actual version of Tyler Breeze to be part of AEW’s wrestling efforts?

The only logical conclusion we can make, is: it’s good enough for a headline.

 

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Jude Terror

Hydra Cap Gets His Own Funko In Hot Topic Exclusive Variant

Feeling nostalgic for a bygone historical era? Missed out on getting your hands on one of those Hydra shirts Marvel was pushing on retailers? Well, you’re in luck! Now you can own your very own Hydra Cap Funko, as the villain of Marvel’s Secret Empire super-mega-crossover event returns as a tiny, adorable, vinyl fascist with the Hot Topic Exclusive version of the Civil Warrior Funko Pop!

The figure is part of a set of Contest of Champions Funkos announced today, with Civil Warrior an armored version of Captain America introduced in the game in 2016. Civil Warrior comes from a timeline where the original Civil War ended with Steve Rogers killing Tony Stark, and so he becomes the Civil Warrior in Stark’s honor. That’s a much better origin story than “was always a secret Hydra Agent.”

But as we pointed out back in May, the armored Hydra Cap from the latter issues of Secret Empire looked an awful lot like the Civil Warrior, except for his noticeable change in color scheme.

It looks like Funko has made that connection canon. You can get your own cute little fascist dictator and display it proudly on your desk starting in February, and only at Hot Topic. Just don’t let it anywhere near that Warren Ellis Funko, if you know what’s good for it.

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Stan Lee To Cameo At Shamus Bros’ ACE Comic Con In Arizona This January

Stan Lee’s Latest Cameo Is On The Rock’s Instagram

WWE Superstars The New Day And Zack Ryder Visit Funko Headquarters

WWE has released a video of superstars Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Zack Snyder visiting the headquarters of Funko, makers of the adorable vinyl statues that have taken the clickbait entertainment journalism world by storm.

The superstars were there for a signing event, but they also apparently took the time to go on a Funko shopping spree. Zack Ryder was hyped about the Funko versions of Snow White’s seven dwarves, while Xavier Woods was partial to Funko’s selection of characters from The Golden Girls.

Oh, and Zack Ryder is a Belieber. “I’ve still got Bieber fever,” Ryder admitted.

Check out the video below.

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Dave Bautista Shows Off His Geek Room, Now With More James Gunn Funko

Full Details Of Harley Quinn’s Takeover Of Batman Day Revealed

If you’ve been following along, you know that Bleeding Cool was the FIRST to report that Harley Quinn will take over Batman Day on September 23. You’d know that because we bring it up every time we talk about it. Sometimes, even when it’s not even related to the subject. The other day, we were picking up a takeout order at our favorite restaurant, and we said to the server, “Did you know that Bleeding Cool was the first to report that Harley Quinn will take over Batman Day on September 23?” She was very impressed.

Since then, we’ve learned a few things about what DC has planned for the day. We know that there will be free comics. We know there will be paper masks. Now, DC has published a press release with all of the details laid out comprehensively. Let’s take a look:

In honor of Harley Quinn’s 25th Anniversary, DC Entertainment (DCE) announced today new details on the bubbly Super-Villain’s takeover of DC’s annual Batman Day celebration on Saturday, September 23, 2017.  Stealing the Caped Crusader’s spotlight, generations of fans will celebrate 25 years of Harley Quinn’s antics with festivities across the country, and around the world.

More than 5,000 libraries, comic shops, bookstores, and other partners worldwide will host “Harley Quinn Batman Day Takeover” activations, including cosplay contests, activities for kids and distributing free copies of three special edition issues.  Fans can visit dccomics.com/batmanday to find local Batman Day activities.

So far, so good.

BATMAN DAY 2017 SPECIAL EDITION #1 includes the first chapter of BATMAN VOL. 3: I AM BANE written by Tom King and illustrated by David Finch, plus an original 3-page Harley Quinn story by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Bret Blevins. HARLEY QUINN BATMAN DAY 2017 SPECIAL EDITION #1 includes the first chapter of the JOKER LOVES HARLEY graphic novel by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and John Timms. For young readers, DC SUPER HERO GIRLS BATMAN DAY 2017 SPECIAL EDITION #1, features a sneak preview of the upcoming all-ages original graphic novel, DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: OUT OF THE BOTTLE written by Shea Fontana with art by Marcelo DiChiara and Agnes Garbowska.

Yup, we reported all that.

Counting down to “Harley Quinn’s Batman Day Takeover,” DC’s award-winning original digital series DC All Access will host a can’t-miss Batman Week series of segments from September 18-23. The five-day Harley Quinn Batman Day takeover will spotlight essential books, debut a special “25 Years 25 Harleys” video tribute, and bring fans the latest Batman Day news. In addition, the DC Fans YouTube channel will kick off “Batman Day Fan Week” on September 18, offering Batman and Harley Quinn fan tribute videos every day leading up to the “Harley Quinn Batman Day Takeover” on September 23.

That’s new.

DC has teamed up with an array of retail partners, including Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Amazon, and Build-A-Bear, for exclusive in-store activations, digital promotions, and product displays from Warner Bros. Consumer Products.  Additionally, Hot Topic will celebrate with a seasonal merchandise offering and Journeys will jump in with their DC-inspired Converse collection. Cross-divisional activations will also include Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, alongside key partners including Funko, The LEGO Group, and Six Flags Theme Parks, to further spotlight the groundbreaking DC Super-Villain.

More new details.

Marquee comic writers and artists will also participate in special signings to mark the “Harley Quinn Batman Day Takeover,” including Paul Dini, Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello, Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. Adding to the celebration, exclusive “Harley Quinn Batman Day Takeover” posters, Batman and Harley masks, and postcards will be available at select retailers.

Did we mention we already told you about the masks?

Digital readers can kick off the celebration a week earlier with the Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary sale, starting Sept. 12. The sale features Harley’s craziest and wackiest adventures, and continues through Batman Day. Beginning 9/19, a Batman Day week-long digital sale will include periodicals and e-books from many Bat-family titles including BATMAN, ALL-STAR BATMAN, BATGIRL and more. Each sale will include a special free comic – Harley Quinn’s first comic appearance (Batman Adventures #12), and the first issue in the new Harley Quinn and Batman digital-first series. DC will also be hosting a special one-day-only sale on Batman Day, discounting 100+ “Easter Egg” periodical issues that helped inspire DC’s massive publishing event, DARK NIGHTS: METAL. DC’s digital sales are available via readdcentertainment.com, comiXology, Google Play, iBooks, Nook, and Madefire.

Fans can visit dccomics.com/batmanday for more details on the “Harley Quinn Batman Day Takeover” festivities, participating stores, and in-depth coverage directly from original digital series DC All Access, and to download the official “Harley Quinn Batman Day Takeover” activity kit, including cut out paper masks, comic book activity sheets, coloring pages, trivia, and games.

Join the celebration on September 23 and share on social media using #BatmanDay and #HarleyQuinn25.

#PipPip.

 

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Gail Simone’s #ComicsHatesNazis, The Hashtag America Needs Right Now

As America ramps up for the blockbuster sequel to the 1861 hit Civil War, the Nazi-punching debate has been thrust back to the forefront of the comics internet like a right cross to a Nazi’s jaw. And superstar creator Gail Simone has called on the pro Nazi-punching forces of Comicsdom to fill a new hashtag with images of heroes beating up Nazis.

Okay, we clearly need a #ComicsHateNazis tag. Please fill this tag with comics heroes beating up Nazis. pic.twitter.com/R6wyfvxvuh

— GAIL SIMONE (@GailSimone) August 12, 2017

And comics has responded:

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/eIIWHwhtw6

— donna troy (@northriver) August 12, 2017

DONE! Here's Raphael punching Hitler! #ComicshateNazis pic.twitter.com/xWdNDEccvB

— Ian Cameron (@KalelData) August 12, 2017

@GailSimone has an awesome idea: #ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/oUECxsFxXL

— RomanColombo (@RomanColombo) August 12, 2017

I wanted to post a Kubert in order to honor him today, but Fox and Moldoff's Hawkman shows such Nazi punching fervor! #ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/LDjN3mc90M

— Jennifer DeRoss (@JenniferDeRoss) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/7SkPcEOkrr

— Nicole Valdez ☕️ (@RoxieReads) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis Batman Hates Nazis pic.twitter.com/B9Jv6F8xwr

— Aaron (@AaronSmarter) August 12, 2017

Started less than a half hour ago, the hashtag has taken off fast!

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/uvqEp6xApL

— Fletch F. Fletch (@Jax_Fletch) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/h0vTd7g0OL

— Reel Comics (@reelcomics) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis Hellboy Hates Nazis pic.twitter.com/SDi3BOQlYm

— Aaron (@AaronSmarter) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis Superman Hates Nazis. pic.twitter.com/IpYDvfoJkL

— BEEJAY! ️‍ (@DocZeus) August 12, 2017

even Joker is proof #ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/TEuOppQ1Gk

— JM 🦊 (@JMKitsune) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis #SupermanHatesNazis pic.twitter.com/FZ1CxfEGX4

— chris_costello (@chris_costello) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/koeNmYhoTM

— Nicole Attercop (@LadyAttercop) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/3JyXJp3UsB

— Ross W. Brown (@BossCaptainRoss) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/N1xVVr9YiH

— Jeremy Garrett (@JeremySGarrett) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/z3GvRbehBw

— PJ Carambia (@ThePeej3RD) August 12, 2017

Just a reminder not only do #ComicsHateNazis, but #CartoonsHateNazis too! pic.twitter.com/Yzrp8UeIfk

— Ensign_Ricky (@Ensign_Ricky01) August 12, 2017

Preacher Jesse Custer (Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon) sum it up perfectly. #ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/xgFxdlg8We

— Tim Butler (@Matts_Dad) August 12, 2017

Oh, I hear #ComicsHateNazis!!

Have one of my favourite moments: Midnighter kicking Hitler in the dick pic.twitter.com/aL0yAM8GnC

— crys loves damien (@RlCHARDJGRAYSON) August 12, 2017

Here's harley showing hitler what she thinks of him #comicshatenazis pic.twitter.com/UwJI3XlfhL

— (@vixenamaya) August 12, 2017

#ComicsHateNazis pic.twitter.com/fDOh3ZzBic

— Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler) August 12, 2017

Spiegelman might not have gotten to punch hitler in the face, but he fought nazis with comics #comicshatenazis pic.twitter.com/for1TNzmXP

— JennicaLynne (@jennica_lynne) August 12, 2017

And the responses keep coming. What would Nick Spencer think?!

Follow the #ComicsHatesNazis hashtag, which is currently exploding, on Twitter.

Gail Simone’s #ComicsHatesNazis, The Hashtag America Needs Right Now

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JTG: Guardians Of The Galaxy Director James Gunn Is Getting His Own Funko

In a fabulous confluence of search engine friendly keywords, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn will be getting his own Funko POP! doll, as reported on Gunn’s own social media account. Responding to a request for the company to cast Gunn’s image in highly collectible vinyl, Gunn revealed that plans are already in motion:

Hi @OriginalFunko, could you create a collection of film directors or artists like @JamesGunn, @TheRealStanLee, @GeorgeLucasILM? Thks

— Wellington Takatsu (@Well_kt) May 26, 2017

I believe @TheRealStanLee’s already been done, and I’m coming up! More news soon! Cc @OriginalFunko https://t.co/vpqFJjHLTG

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) May 27, 2017

There’s no other news to report on the James Gunn Funko POP! Vinyl at this time, which is actually a good thing, because it means we’ll be able to publish several more updates on this story in the future. The surprise announcement eases entertainment journalism industry fears that after the Blu-Ray release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which is still in theaters and still the number two movie of the weekend, there would be a dry spell of James Gunn tweets to turn into clickbait news articles, as exemplified in our ongoing feature, Jumping The Gunn.

JTG: Guardians Of The Galaxy Director James Gunn Is Getting His Own Funko

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Luke Skywalker With Speeder And Other Funko Toys At Star Wars Celebration Orlando

Funko director of marketing Mark Robben appeared just a few moments ago on The Star Wars Show Live Presented By Verizon, which has been streaming live all day from Star Wars Celebration Orlando. He brought with him some of the Star Wars celebration EXCLUSIVES and other neat Funko goodies that are available at the event (and in some cases, elsewhere). Take, for instance, the Luke Skywalker with Speeder, which is going to be in the next Smuggler’s Bounty Box:

 

There’s also a Garindan POP Vinyl, which is a show exclusive:

Grand Admiral Thrawn POP:

Imperial disguised Chopper, another show exclusive:

“Hologram” Qui Gon Jinn, a glow in the dark version of the NYCC exclusive:

Rey with a speeder, unfortunately hidden at the back behind the other boxes (it’s the big one behind stuffed Jabba).

A prototype Boba Fett wobbler:

Mini Hikari Greedo:

And plush Jabba the Hutt and Salacious B. Crumb:

More may be revealed at the Funko panel tomorrow, so stay tuned!

Luke Skywalker With Speeder And Other Funko Toys At Star Wars Celebration Orlando

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Empire Magazine Has New Photos Of Kurt Russell, Michael Rooker, And The Cast Of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

You’ve seen Kurt Russell’s Ego the Living Planet from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as a Funko Pop Vinyl. You’ve seen him as an action figure. Now, see Star Lord’s dad as an actual human Kurt Russell in these new photos from the latest issue of Empire Magazine spotlighting the upcoming film. Also included are photos of Michael Rooker as well as the Guardians team of Star Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Nebula. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits theaters on May 5, and yes, it will have a post-credits scene.

 

Empire Magazine Has New Photos Of Kurt Russell, Michael Rooker, And The Cast Of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

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This Time You Can Really See What Kurt Russell’s Ego Looks Like In GOTG2 Via Marvel Legends 2-Pack From Toy Fair

You’ve seen the Funko version of Kurt Russell’s character, Ego The Living Planet, in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. But it’s hard to get a really good feel for the character when he has a gigantic head and black circles for eyes. When it comes to a Marvel Legends action figure, however, it’s basically as good as the real thing. This news is so important, I even read a Zecchs article over at bathroom-themed comic book website TheOuthousers.com to get it for you. You’re welcome.

As you can see, Ego looks pretty much like Kurt Russell, except almost as if he is made of plastic. Hopefully they’re able to get that complexion taken care of in post-processing. The image appears to originate at Entertainment Earth, but there’s no listing for the action figure 2-pack yet. When it becomes available, you’ll be able to find it here.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits theaters on May 5.

This Time You Can Really See What Kurt Russell’s Ego Looks Like In GOTG2 Via Marvel Legends 2-Pack From Toy Fair

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Funko: Please Make A Nazi-Punching Warren Ellis Pop! Vinyl

If there’s one thing the readers of Bleeding Cool love, it’s Funko Pop! Vinyls, the adorable statues that seem to be all the rage these days, with Funko Pops representing just about every geek franchise on the face of the planet. Articles about newly released Funko Pop! Vinyls are an endless source of clicks for Bleeding Cool, as people cannot seem to get enough of them.

If there’s another thing the readers of Bleeding Cool love, it’s Warren Ellis punching Nazis. A post about the superstar comics writer talking about whether or not it is okay to punch Nazis in the face (answer: yes), was clicked and shared on social media like crazy earlier this month. It is still being retweeted several times a day this week.

Being the keen market analysts we are here at Bleeding Cool, it’s clear to us that this is an incredible opportunity to create synergy between two very compatible brands, and produce a product that will provide Bleeding Cool with enough clicks to sustain us for the next several years.

Funko, please make a Nazi-PunchingWarren Ellis Pop! Vinyl. We’ve already designed it for you above. Besides, Nazi-Punching Warren Ellis is probably the only character who doesn’t have a Funko Pop! Vinyl yet. We here at Bleeding Cool really feel that failing to create a Nazi-Punching Warren Ellis Pop! Vinyl would be a tremendous missed opportunity, just as failing to produce an article loaded with keywords such as “Warren Ellis,” “Nazi-Punching,” and “Funko Pop! Vinyl” would be a tremendous missed opportunity for Bleeding Cool.

But we’re smarter than that, as you can see. And so are you, Funko. So please produce a Nazi-Punching Warren Ellis Pop! Vinyl figure at your earliest opportunity, and also, please give the EXCLUSIVE reveal to Bleeding Cool. Thank you for listening.

Funko: Please Make A Nazi-Punching Warren Ellis Pop! Vinyl

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