Over a decade ago, my eldest daughter Eve Johnston opened a box on YouTube and it was a mini-sensation. Her refusal to read the DC Comics logo as anything other than "DG Comics", I am told, contributed to DC's decision to change their logo to something more readable. Today she is opening a box again, […]
Last week, Diamond UK told retailers that they had been subject to a break-in at their Warrington warehouse, which was delaying comic book distribution that week. We've now had an update over some of what was stolen, items that will be hard to source anywhere else right now, in case anyone comes across them. FUNKO […]
Welcome to the Daily LITG. The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but there are highlights. And at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Including Pokémon GO, Funko, Supernatural and so much more. The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running […]
Everett Comics of Everett, Washington, was broken into in the morning of Sunday, the 4th of October. Surveillance video taken showed two men breaking the plate glass window stealing the store's four-foot Funko Batman figure into a red hatchback around 3:30 am. The store posted pictures of the damage to Facebook, commenting; "Well…..what can you […]
Welcome to the Daily LITG. The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but there are highlights. And at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Including Pokémon GO, Funko, Ghost Rider, Batman #100 and so much more. The Daily Lying In The […]
Welcome to the Daily LITG. The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but there are highlights. And at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Including Pokémon GO, Funko, Ghost Rider, Batman #100 and so much more. The Daily Lying In The […]
The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but there are highlights. And at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Whether that's Wil Wheaton, Karate Kid, Dave Bautista, Funko or more. The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around […]
The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but there are highlights. And at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Whether that's Pokemon, Witcher, Karate Kid, Dave Bautista, Funko or more. The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around […]
The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Yesterday, that saw wrestling, CW, Funko and the Robin King. But we also looked at the tributes being paid to Seb Patrick – and last night […]
The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. And yesterday that meant SDCC, Funko, McFarlane Toys, Grant Morrison and Courtney Simmons. The Daily Lying In The Gutters, remains a long-running run around the day […]
This San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Smith was to unveil a first look at his new film, Killroy Was Here, as well as revealing a brand-new Funko POP figure, his Iron Bob from Jay & Silent Bob Reboot which he unboxed here – as well as talk about a new podcast he is creating with his […]
Yesterday, two stories broke late at night – that DC Comics had stealth-published the FCBD Generation Zero comic book (without the timeline) in the Flash Forward trade paperback. While Marvel comics were returning certain comics that had gone digital-only, or had disappeared altogether back into print. We'll see how both those stories develop today. But […]
The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, television shows and movies. We have also been covering multiple accusations by many people in and around comic books of sexual harassment, grooming and worse. Bleeding Cool EIC Kaitlyn Booth has held the firm […]
The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, The last few days has seen a number of accounts of sexual harassment, grooming and worse made public on social media. Again. Bleeding Cool continues to looking into specific cases, but these things do take time and, editorially, we are respecting the wishes of those who made claims as to whether we report them more widely or not. But it is also a reminder that these things are still happening and should be challenged on a far wider scale. The Daily Lying In The Gutters, remains a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
David Tennant, Lucifer, Supernatural and the ten most-read stories yesterday
Looks like it was a bit of a telly-watching weekend with David Tennant, Lucifer, Supernatural dominating the charts.
There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG.
Comics Camp, Zootown Arts Community Center 9am-noon, MDT
Comic Book birthdays today
There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date. With eleven years for us as well.
Sana Amanat, VP, Content and Character Development at Marvel Comics
Phil Elliott, co-creator of Illegal Alien
Mike Schneider, inker on Eb'nn.
Eric Reynolds, editor, marketer for Fantagraphics Books
Mark Sable, writer of Grounded, Fearless, Hazed, Unthinkable
Alan Gordon, inker and writer on Legion of Super Heroes, Justice League of America, Fantastic Four, and WildStar.
Kevin Fagan, cartoonist on Drabble.
Paul Simione, writer of Crackbusters comic.
Armando Gil, artist on Conan, Kazar, Micronauts.
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The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. Or at least gives us someone to unite against. These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Including a leaked letter from Eric Stephenson to Image Comics creators about DC Comics. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
Eric Stephenson Talks Jim Lee, Obliquely – Daily LITG 13th June 2020.
Eric Stephenson and the ten most-read stories yesterday
It must be said that Image Comics publisher Eric Stephenson's written assault against DC Comics, leaked to Bleeding Cool yesterday and followed up everywhere must have been particularly hard for DC publisher Jim Lee, co-founder of Image Comics, to read. And was probably the true intended audience. Here's what else people were reading yesterday.
There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG.
There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date. With eleven years for us as well.
Frank Cirocco, founder of Venture, co-creator of Alien Legion.
Brett Breeding, inker, co-creator of Doomsday.
Jerry Whitworth, comics archivist
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The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. Or at least gives us someone to unite against. These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. As comic book creator Tee Franklin really got under the skin of Stephen Amell, Dan DiDio took to the stage. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
Dan DiDio Does His Thing – The Daily LITG 11th June 2020.
Dan DiDio Talking and the ten most-read stories yesterday
Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, while everyone instead gets excited. But as the confrontation between Tee Franklin and Stephen Amell continues to top the chart, Dan DiDio's video conversations start to rise as well. Here are the ten top stories of the day.
There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG.
There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date. With eleven years for us as well.
Rich Margopoulos, writer for Vampirella, Creepy, Archie
Susan van Camp, artist on Tales From the Aniverse and Varcel's Vixens.
Terry Collins, writer on Cartoon Network Presents, Lost In Space
Ryan K. Lindsay, writer of Beautiful Canvas, Eternal, and Negative Space
Kahlil Schweitzer, Marketing Manager of MCM Comic Con
Julien Hugonnard-Bert, artist on Injustice: Gods Among Us, Crossed and Star Wars
Josh O'Neill, writer and editor owner of Locust Moon Comics in Philadelphia.
Rob Curley, comics writer, publisher and retailer as Sub City in Dublin
Paul Benjamin, writer on Marvel Adventures Hulk, Disney Princess, Muppet King Arthur.
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The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Yesterday there was a confluence of retailer response to DC distribution changes courtesy of Mile High Comics and Impulse Creations, Gerry Conway's reaction to how police use the Punisher skull and Marvel liquidating a bunch of omnibuses, while Warren Ellis turned up the gay notch on Marvel Illustrated Swimsuit Special. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
Mile High Comics and the Daily LITG 8th June 2020.
Mile High Comics – the ten most-read stories yesterday
Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, while everyone instead gets excited. But it was Chuck Rozanski of Mile High Comics who still got the most attention. Here are the ten top stories of the day.
There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG.
There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date. With eleven years for us as well.
Jim Stewart, creator of Ganjaman.
Michael Higgins, Marvel writer, artist, letterer, editor
David Seidman, founder of Disney Comics.
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert.
Brandon Jerwa, writer on Battlestar Galactica, Highlander, G.I. Joe and Army of Darkness.
Ciarán Marcantonio, EIC of Black Sheep Comics
Martin Shapiro, creator of Chopper.
Adam Casey, creator of The Life And Adventures of Santa Claus.
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The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Yesterday there was a confluence of retailer response to DC distribution changes, Gerry Conway's reaction to how police use the Punisher skull and Marvel liquidating a bunch of omnibuses. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
DC Sucks While Marvel Liquidates – The Daily LITG, June 7th.
DC Sucks, Marvel Liquidates – the fifteen most-read stories yesterday
Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, while everyone instead gets excited. The chart was dominated by DC and Diamond stories, and we extended it to make that point. Here's the fifteen top stories of the day.
Here's a look at what comic book publishers were sending to Final Order Cut-Off, one year ago today. A snapshot from what once was.
Dark Horse has the latest Empowered Vol 11 TPB from Adam Warren. Easy to miss, if you have devoted fans of that series. Like me.
Also from the horse, Aubrey Sitterson and Fico Ossio are launching their new series No One Left To Fight #1.
Year Of The Villain cardstock covers and crossovers kick off at DC Comics with Deathstroke #45, Harley Quinn #63, and Justice League #27.
DCeased has done so well for everyone, #3 is solicited accompanied by #1 reprint.
There's the launch of Doom Patrol: Weight Of The World #1, returnable to retailers who order what they did of Young Justice #1.
There's the launch of Lois Lane #1, returnable and utterly superb.
Tom King and Kubert Superman series for Walmart gets its direct market debut as Superman: Up In The Sky #1
Over at IDW, Kyle Baker is writing Black Panther – and retailers who match or exceed 85% of orders for Marvel Action Black Panther #1 with Marvel Action Black Panther #2 get it returnable with a $.20 per copy fee on returned copies.
50% of total orders of Crowded #7 will be fully returnable.
Thumbs #2 alongside #1 second printing of #1. Match or exceed 80% of order for Thumbs #1 for 50% returnability on Thumbs #2.
Postal Deliverance #1, Space Bandits #1 and Sea Of Stars #1 and launching from Image Comics – the latter two are fully returnable.
Walking Dead #193 must be a keeper considering how #192 did – and there's a #192 Commemorative Edition as well.
Marvel launches Aero #1, spinning out of Agents Of Atlas, Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway reunite for Captain America/Invaders: Bahamas Triangle, and we get one of the Prodigal Son one shots for the Fantastic Four.
Immortal Hulk #20 has been jumping up the numbers, and the New Mutants #98 Facsimile has the potential to be anther Hulk #181.
There are two Star Wars launches too, Finn#1 and Target Vader #1.
Buffy #6 gets a couple of new covers for FOC as usual…
Test #1 by Christopher Sebela and Jen Hickman is launching from Vault Comics, and will be Fully returnable
While Dave Franchini relaunches Beth: Oath Of Thorns #1 from Zenescope
Comic Book Events happening today
There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG.
There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date. With eleven years for us as well.
Larry Hama, GI Joe writer.
Maddie Ricchiuto, Bleeding Cool writer
Christina Diem Pham, producer of Marvel Strike Force
Tucker Stone, former writer of Bergen Street Comics
Andy Grossberg, Founder/CCO of Comic Rocket.
Ozzy Longoria, artist on DTV.
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These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Yesterday, it was still all about what former Marvel editor and writer, and keen ornithologistChristian Cooper encountered in Central Park. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
Christian Cooper, Central Park and The Daily LITG, May 28th 2020. Screencap.
Christian Cooper and the ten most-read stories yesterday
Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, but yesterday it was all about former Marvel Comics writer and editor, Christian Cooper and his confrontation with Amy Cooper – no relation. With me wondering if any publicity-seeking comics publisher has gotten in touch, Keep up with your Daily LITG.
From a time when whether or not Frank Miller's Superman Year One was or was not in the same continuity as the Dark Knight Returns was our biggest concern.
There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG. And we are returning to events in the flesh as well.
There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date.
Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of For Better Or For Worse
Charles Marshall, writer on Planet of The Apes and Mortal Kombat.
Chad Hunt, artist on Wolverine, Freak Force, FemForce and Outsiders.
Geoffrey White, writer of Married… With Children
Andrea Di Vito, artist on Dungeons & Dragons, Brath, The First and Nova.
Sebastian F Piccione, writer of Sunday Knight Comics
Chris Farnsworth, writer on 24 Legacy: Rules On Engagement and Dead Man Running
Alicia Hollinger, artist on Heavy Metal Magazine
Mike Imboden writes on Fist Of Justice.
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These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Or at least how much of 13 Reasons Why they are planning to be watching. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.
13 Reasons Why This Is Your Daily LITG, 24th May 2020. Image from Netflix.
13 Reasons Why and the thirteen most-read stories yesterday
Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, but yesterday's eyes were elsewhere and here are 13 Reasons Why. Keep up with your Daily LITG.
There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG. And we are returning to events in the flesh as well.
There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date.
Pat Shand, writer of Wonderland, Grimm Fairy Tales, Destiny NY, Robyn Hood and more.
Moses Lopez, creator for Mayhem Comics.
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