When writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons’ iconic Watchmen first hit shelves back in the 1980s, it completely changed the landscape of the comic book industry, ushering in a new age of darker, gritter comics. The merits of this shift are still being debated by fans and creators alike to this very day. As it turns out, however, Gibbons himself is actually of the mindset that the influence Watchmen had on the medium was just a little too negative. RELATED: Dave Gibbons Isn’t Done with Watchmen Yet Gibbons explained how surprised he and Moore were that their graphic novel became such a big deal in the first place in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “It is amazing to me that after all this time there is still interest in it,” said Gibbons. “Alan and I thought we’d have a mildly successful series that would have its end and go into the remainder bin and that would be the end of it. The fact it’s kept on f

October’s Nightwing #50 will kick off the “Knight Terrors” storyline, which will delve into a traumatic event in Dick Grayson’s past. The four-issue arc will see Dick forced to come face-to-face with Dr. Jonathan Crane as he reminisces about a scarring time when he was at a crossroads in life. A new, traumatic injury will be the catalyst for Nightwing’s ruminations. DC Comics has teased the upcoming issue by tweeting a piece of teaser art alongside the caption, “Some scars run deeper than others.” The teaser is credited to Christopher Mooneyham, one of the artists working on the issue. DC has been hinting for some time now that Nightwing will soon receive a life-changing injury. It seems that injury might be a nasty blow to the head, if the teaser is to be believed. RELATED: Batman #54 Redefines Bruce and Dick’s Relationship for the Post-Rebirth Era Some scars run deeper than others. NIGHTWING #50, writte

Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ exceptionally harrowing Mister Miracle, a comic that has both breathed new life into the world of the New Gods and provided poignant commentary on the issue of mental health, is preparing to come to a close. With Mister Miracle #12 set to hit comic book shops in late October, Gerads has officially revealed his variant cover for the comic. This cover features a costumed Scott Free as he struggles to avoid being enveloped in a curtain-like darkness. Above him, we can see the now-infamous line, “Darkseid is.” RELATED: Mister Miracle: Tom King Teases What’s Coming In the Series Finale Gods Amuck! My variant cover to the final issue of @TomKingTK and I’s Award-Winning emotional-existential-superhero journey that is MISTER MIRACLE #12! @DCComics pic.twitter.com/9SExRJcHws — Mitch Gerads (@MitchGerads) September 6, 2018 In his tweet, Gerads exclaims, “Gods Amuck!” alluding to the in

For those who are familiar with the origin of Vandal Savage and, for that matter, the Immortal Man, it means that the meteor that created these evolved and immortal cavemen was actually a piece of the Totality itself. It means that whatever this power ends up being in the end, it has a clear ability to evolve life into superior beings, as previously seen during the title’s opening storyline. The Totality designed the universe as we know it, and may even have the ability to grant people superpowers, for all we know. RELATED: A Long-Missing Hero Returns in Justice League #7 – But What’s It Really Mean? Savage has always been an evolutionary anomaly who split from the natural order of the world to become a powerful shaper of human history. However, now it appears that his origin is far more unnatural than we ever thought, as the supposed “blueprints” of the Multiverse had a hand in creating him. Also, if you trace events back

Of course, it doesn’t look like Carol will get off on the wrong foot with Law’s character — at least, not right away. “These extraordinary powers she has, he sees them as something of a blessing and something that she has to learn how to control,” Law teased. “That’s a motif throughout the piece, the element of learning to control one’s emotions and to use your powers wisely.” Nevertheless, it’s worth remembering that Marvel rarely makes direct adaptations; the studio typically takes a character concept from the comics and works it to fit the film plot, while staying true to the spirit of the character. It wouldn’t be surprising, then, if Yon-Rogg didn’t start out as a villain, only to become one later on. In fact, Doctor Strange pulled a similar stunt; Karl Mordo was originally a mentor and ally to Stephen Strange, but turned villain when the foundation of his faith was shaken. Cap

Marvel Comics has announced Guardians of the Galaxy will be relaunched by writer Donny Cates and artist Geoff Shaw in January, and the title of the first story arc will borrow a very important phrase from Avengers: Infinity War. Cates has been tearing his way through cosmic Marvel on titles like Death of the Inhumans and Thanos. Now, he’s also slated to take the reins on Guardians of the Galaxy as they try to recover from the events of the currently running Infinity Wars story. RELATED: Marvel Comics to Relaunch Guardians of the Galaxy in 2019 “Geoff and I have some INSANE plans for our first Guardians arc,” Cates told Marvel.com. “This arc is called ‘Endgame,’ and as seen in Thanos Legacy, it begins with the reading of Thanos’s last will and testament. An artifact that Thanos’s brother Eros dug out of his late brother’s heart, which very well may spell doom for the entire universe.” &ldqu

Lois Lane’s upcoming retrospective has more to it than just secrets about Superman, according to the issue of DC Nation released this week. Earlier this year, in the Brian Michael Bendis-helmed Man of Steel miniseries, Lois Lane and her son, Jon Kent, decided to travel the stars with Jor-El, Superman’s father. Lois went to keep an eye on her son and find material for her next book. The revelation that she has been back on Earth and working on the book without telling Clark only raises more questions. What happened with Jor-El? Where is Jon? And perhaps, most importantly, what did Lois learn that’s got her hiding from Superman? RELATED: Action Comics #1001: What’s Lois Lane’s Big Secret? Bendis hinted at the explosive nature of the information in DC Nation #4. “Lois Lane has, through her work, discovered some secrets about the DC Universe she doesn’t know what to do with,” said Bendis. “She doesn&rsqu

Marvel Comics has released a new connecting variant cover by artist InHyuk Lee for its upcoming Spider-Man centric event series, Spider-Geddon. The variant cover follows in Spider-Geddon‘s footsteps by celebrating the multitude of Spideys that appear in the story, including fan-favorite characters like Spider-Ham, Miles Morales, Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) and Spider-Gwen, along with the Peter Parker from PlayStation 4’s upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man exclusive video game. RELATED: Edge of Spider-Geddon Introduces An Evangelion-Like Venom Spider-Geddon is the follow-up to 2014’s Spider-Verse, bringing back Morlun and his Inheritors, as well as new villains. Marvel is promising shocking deaths and returns, leaving fans to wonder if they’re favorite Spider-heroes will survive the event. At Comic-Con International in San Diego, Marvel announced a group of Spider-Geddon spinoff miniseries that will put t

From the Doom Patrol to the Flash, Grant Morrison is well-known for taking a unique approach to the world of superheroes and putting the characters in the most surreal adventures imaginable. Soon, Morrison will try his hand at penning a Green Lantern tale, as announced back in July when Morrison was confirmed to be writing a new series for Hal Jordan with artist Liam Sharpe. That series will simply be called The Green Lantern. RELATED: The DC/Looney Tunes Crossovers Should Become Canon Before the comic has even launched, though, Morrison has announced he’s already planning what’s to come for the comic’s “second season.” When talking about the comic in an interview in DC Nation magazine, Morrison stated he already had the next series of issues planned out because he “couldn’t help [himself].” “But we’ll wait and see,” said Morrison. “We’re just starting out, but once I start th

With Halloween right around the corner, DC Comics is set to release their special Halloween-themed covers to celebrate the holiday. Catwoman herself is getting in on the fun thanks to a variant cover produced by artist Stanley “Artgerm” Lau. RELATED: Johns Describes Shazam Comic As ‘If Roald Dahl Created Superheroes’ Shared yesterday on Lau’s Twitter, the hauntingly beautiful image features Selina Kyle adorned in a peculiar cat mask, wearing a diamond ring around her neck and scratching her chest with the claws on her glove. Lau even included a special message for fans, informing them of several Halloween-themed Easter eggs hidden in the image and challenging them to see if they can find them all. Here is my cover for Catwoman 4, with the theme of masquerade for Halloween month. I’ve placed quite a number easter eggs embedded with symbolic meanings. See if you can find them all. 😉 #catwoman #halloween #masque

A major player from the DC Universe may be the mother of Lobo’s daughter Crush, if a tease from DC Nation is to be believed. The illegitimate daughter of feared intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo, Crush was recently introduced in the pages of Teen Titans as a member of Damian Wayne’s team. Raised in a space orphanage, Crush came to Earth and agreed to help the heroes if they can help her solve some mysteries of her own. The biggest mystery, which has plagued both her and DC fans alike, is the question of her parentage. RELATED: Teen Titans: DC Reveals Details About Crush, Lobo’s Daughter In the pages of DC Nation #4, editor Alex Antone teased the identity of the mystery woman, pointing out that it’s going to take a while to get to that particular reveal. “That’s a big, ongoing mystery in the series, and won’t be revealed for a while,” Antone wrote. “The bigger immediate question is: Does Lobo know abou

Every year there are articles covering the best cosplay outfits at Comic-Con International in San Diego, and rightly so — it’s arguably one of the most remarkable showcases of fans dressing fabulously. But this year the best fan-made costumes may go to Frank Miller’s Batman and Robin (Carrie Kelley) from The Dark Knight Returns. Instagram user mark_knight_rises, in a photo credited to Jason Laboy, posted an image from Atlanta’s Dragon Con convention of the superhero duo that will surely leave criminals shaking in their boots. RELATED: Gotham S5 Set Photo Teases a Classic Dark Knight Returns Foe’s Arrival What’s your name? Carrie…Carrie Kelley …ah… Robin! Carrie Kelley @vixiecosplay 📷 @jasonlaboyphotography. #batman #batgirl #batmancosplay #batgirlcosplay #dcu #dccomics #cosplay #cosplayer #carriekelley #carriekellycosplay #robincosplay #discojetfighter #dragoncon

A group of Russian cosplayers have gone above and beyond to bring the characters of Marvel’s infamous House of M storyline to life. The photoset prominently displays the key members of the House of Magnus (Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Polaris and Quicksilver) in their royal garb, with the House’s flag being proudly displayed beside them. Additional characters can also be seen in their Redguard uniforms, including the likes of Wolverine, Mystique and Nightcrawler. TWITTER YOU JUST LOOK AT [email protected]_paranoid @useatrianglePhoto by MakinaI'm literally crying. We did it, we make @BRIANMBENDIS #houseofm happens pic.twitter.com/689CNBLxAt — geek princess (@flo_rka) September 2, 2018 RELATED: How Did Wolverine and Layla Miller Know Reality Changed in House of M? Released throughout 2005, the original House of M story, written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel, revolves around a grieving Scarlet Witch losing control of

For fans anticipating the X-Men and Fantastic Four joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a new fan-made animated trailer for Avengers 4 offers a look at the united front of superheroes as they stand up to Thanos. The Mad Titan may have prevailed with wiping out half of the universe in Avengers: Infinity War, diehard Marvel fans know one final confrontation will take place in the fourth Avengers film. Though the chances of Avengers 4 including the X-Men and Fantastic Four after Disney’s purchase of 20th Century Fox’s assets are very slim, it hasn’t stopped YouTuber Bigoso Animations from delivering the dream scenario. RELATED: Dave Bautista Can’t Stop Spoiling Marvel’s Avengers 4 The trailer jumps ahead to the year 2025, as a memorial has been built for the heroes who fell when Thanos snapped his fingers and erased billions of lives across the universe. Monuments to Spider-Man, Scarle

The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus knows which Marvel Cinematic Universe role he wants: Ghost Rider or Silver Surfer. Speaking at Walker Stalker Con’s “An Evening with Norman & Jeffrey,” Reedus was asked which Marvel character he’d like to play. “Ghost Rider would be fun. Silver Surfer would be fun,” he shared. Known for playing Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead, Reedus is already at home riding a motorcycle and could be primed to take on the role of Johnny Blaze, aka Ghost Rider. Also, as a self-confessed surf enthusiast, it isn’t hard to see why Silver Surfer would be another popular choice for the 49-year-old. RELATED: Norman Reedus Denies ‘Bogus’ Story of $20 Million Walking Dead Deal If Reedus were to join the MCU in any capacity, he has the potential work alongside Walking Dead co-stars Jon Bernthal, who plays the Punisher, and Dania Gurira, who stars as Okoye in Black Panther. Blaze was pla

Independent comics publisher Alterna Comics has issued a new code of conduct agreement forbidding its creators from using block chain applications on social media platforms. The updated code of conduct statement can be found on the company’s submissions page, which was posted later to their Twitter account. Block chains or bots are a function of Twitter and other social media services that allow users to block accounts en masse with minimal effort and based on related followers, relevant hashtags or keywords. Comic creators use them to curb daily harassment from online agitators, but the new code of conduct from Alterna strictly prohibits their use. RELATED: Marvel Will Remove Anti-Mormon Imagery from Amazing Spider-Man “You are required and encouraged to actively promote your title on social media,” the new code of conduct states. “We do not condone the use of block bots/blind blocking/block chains or any other kind of program o

UPDATE: Alterna Comics founder and publisher Peter Simeti has issued a response via Twitter in which he denounced Micah Myers’ allegation that he was removed from one of the publisher’s books for failure to adhere to the company’s social media policy. Comic book letterer Micah Myers has revealed he was removed from a book by Alterna Comics for apparently not meeting the terms of the company’s updated social media policy. It was recently revealed the independent comic book publisher had a new code of conduct agreement forbidding its creators from using block chain applications on social media platforms, and seeing as Myers was using such tools, he was “forced off” a book by the company. RELATED: Alterna Comics’ Block Chain Ban for Creators Courts Controversy Myers posted about the incident on his personal Facebook account after Alterna’s new policy began to come under fire from creators and the g

Over two months into filming and Stephen King’s most iconic monster has been spotted on the set of It: Chapter 2 confirming its return. Photos of Bill Skarsgard reprising his breakout role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown have surfaced online from set as the upcoming horror sequel continues principal photography in Canada. In addition to providing the first look at the titular monster’s return, the photo teases a scene straight out of the original Stephen King novel. Look who was spotted in #PortHope#pennywise #It2 https://t.co/L4GTKedb3Y pic.twitter.com/B5AbtxJCrx — Northumberland News (@north_news) August 31, 2018 RELATED: It: Former Director Cary Fukunaga Reveals Why He Left the Film In the 1986 novel, Richie Tozier visits a statue of mythical lumberjack Paul Bunyan just outside his hometown of Derry, Maine. Richie is then confronted by Pennywise who temporarily assumes the form of the statue to terrorize him. The statue seen

It was the wedding, or the lack of one, seen around the world. And plenty of fans weren’t happy with the way they saw it. This summer’s Batman #50 promised the marriage of Batman and Catwoman, but while the issue did celebrate the storied couple, it also had its twist ending spoiled when The New York Times revealed that the feline burglar left the Dark Knight hanging. For Batman writer Tom King, the experience was bittersweet, but he continues to promise readers that the event was only the turning point in his 100-issue epic story. CBR caught up with King at Comic-Con International in San Diego where the writer spent time praising his collaborators, explaining his overarching plan and revealing that the next major moment in his story will be the reunion of the two lovers in a crossover with DC’s new Catwoman ongoing. Read on for the details and see the entire video below. RELATED: Morrison, King and the ‘Curse’ of Being the

Marvel Comics is removing a troubling anti-Mormon reference from Ryan Ottley’s artwork in the recently released Amazing Spider-Man #4. The issue, which was written by Nick Spencer, featured a panel in which Spider-Man was showing off some recent endorsement deals in the form of patches emblazoned on his iconic red-and-blue costume. One of the patches, however, referenced CES Letter, a book written by ex-Mormon Jeremy Runnells in which he denounces his former religion. RELATED: Spider-Man’s Latest Story is Totally An Inversion of the Venom Arc “The art reference in Amazing Spider-Man #4 was included without awareness by Marvel of its meaning,” Marvel told The Hollywood Reporter. “As a policy, Marvel does not permit hidden controversial messages in its artwork. The reference will be removed from all subsequent printings, digital versions and trade paperbacks.” “I’ve sp