It’s Friday and what should be a quiet afternoon is getting quite noisy.
-Legendary comic artist/writer Neal Adams passed away yesterday. Adams co-created Green Lantern John Stewart, Batman nemesis Ra’s-Al Ghul and Man-Bat.
He was also a strong advocate for creators rights and was one of the front leaders and secure credit recognition and pensions for Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
-BATWOMAN has fought her last battle on the CW. The show has been axed after 3 seasons.
There was more behind-the-scenes drama on the series than in front of the camera. S1 saw the departure of series star Ruby Rose. At the time of their leaving the show, Rose gave being allergic to the costume as the rationale for leaving. Last year, Rose admitted that they left the show due it being a “toxic workplace” alleging unsafe working conditions to led to their accident requiring surgery and being pressured to return to the show while still recovering. Rose also accused costar Dougray Scott, who played Batwoman’s father, of bullying women on set and detailed a run in with costar Camrus Johnson (Luke Fox/Batwing) who Rose says got on their case for returning to set late from a doctor’s appointment.
Scott disputes that he was abusive on set, WB-TV backed him up during their investigation and even said it was Rose who had multiple complaints lodged against them.
Johnson had this to say at the time.
Things were quiet after new star Javicia Leslie took up the cowl, but it was too late.
-Also gone is LEGENDS OF TOMORROW.
-Either the continuing Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial is taking up everyone’s attention or people don’t care about THE WALKING DEAD anymore. Melissa MacBride has existed the planned Carol and Darryl spinoff show.
Her team’s statement.
“Melissa McBride has given life to one of the most interesting, real, human and popular characters in The Walking Dead Universe. Unfortunately, she is no longer able to participate in the previously announced spinoff focused on the Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier characters, which will be set and filmed in Europe this summer and premiere next year. Relocating to Europe became logistically untenable for Melissa at this time. We know fans will be disappointed by this news, but The Walking Dead Universe continues to grow and expand in interesting ways and we very much hope to see Carol again in the near future,” AMC said in a statement Wednesday.
For some reason fans have decided to blame Norman Reedus for her departure which lead Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan) to defend his pal.
Why must you all have Papa Winchester yell at you? You know a Winchester loves nothing more than to create Twitter drama (:: eyes Jared Padalecki::)
-Marvel gives a slight twist to their upcoming slap, swapping out dates for the CAPTAIN MARVEL sequel, THE MARVELS, for ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA.
THE MARVELS (with Tom Hiddleston’s rumoured fiancee, Zawe Ashton joining)
previously held a release date of Feb. 17, 2023 but is now moving to July 28, 2023.
ANT-MAN & THE WASP (with newcomer Jonathan Majors, late of LOKI)takes on the Feb. 17th slate.
-Someone who doesn’t have to worry about day and dates is director Jon Watts (SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME) who has exited the FANTASTIC FOUR reboot.
Pride Month 2022 kicks off with a stream of intriguing author talks coming your way! And the first one will be with comic book writer, Sharon De La Cruz and interviewed by fellow contributor, Whitney!
“Princess Princess Ever After is the cutest book I have ever read. It’s so heartwarming and sweet and empowering I got teary-eyed reading it. It has adorable art, dragons, diverse representation, and everything I ever wanted condensed into one precious graphic novel.” — Zoe
Thanks so much, @powells and Zoe! We’re glad y’all enjoyed @strangelykatie‘sPrincess Princess Ever After!
Oni Press is attending the 7th Annual Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)! All weekend long, Oni Press is offering a plethora of exciting new books, merchandise, and exclusives. Plus, throughout the weekend, Oni Press is hosting many creator signings for their fans.
This year’s C2E2 is being held in Chicago, Illinois at the South Building of McCormick Place from Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23. Fans attending C2E2 can find Oni Press at booth #209 all weekend long.
Hit the jump below to see what we’re offering!
EXCLUSIVES AT ONI PRESS BOOTH #209
WE LOVE FINE ELECTROGOR PLUSH *No holds or guarantees on this item. Price: $25.00 Snuggle up with Kaijumax’s MOST WANTED! From the Eisner-nominated comic series by @zandercannon this official plush toy is the perfect cellmate to cuddle up with while reading Kaijumax!
RICK AND MORTY #25 SKETCH COVER VARIANT Price: $10
ASSORTED STICKER SHEETS (not all stickers are shown here) Make your life better with these adorable sticker sheets, FREE with purchase of their respective titles—Space Battle Lunchtime Volume 1, Princess Princess Ever After, Another Castle: Grimoire, and Our Cats Are More Famous Than Us: A Johnny Wander Collection!
ENAMEL PINS Price: $10 each AvailableEXCLUSIVELY at C2E2! Get enamel pins of Kim Reaper, Space Battle Lunchtime, The Damned, Princess Princess Ever After, and the Oni Press logo!
INVADER ZIM #17 ONI PRESS EXCLUSIVE VARIANT Variant cover illustrated by @matthewseely Price: $10
INVADER ZIM VOLUMES 1-3 ONI PRESS EXCLUSIVE VARIANTS Variant covers illustrated by series creator @jhonenv Price: $19.99 each
RICK AND MORTY VOLUMES 1-4 and RICK AND MORTY: LIL’ POOPY SUPERSTAR ONI PRESS EXCLUSIVE VARIANTS Variant covers illustrated by @jujujulieta Price: $19.99 each
SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUMES 1-6 EVIL EX VARIANT COVER EDITIONS Variant covers illustrated by series creator @radiomaru Features the heroes on the back cover! Price: $40.00 each
DEALS AT ONI PRESS BOOTH (#209)
$10 TPBs and $1 First Issues!* *Limited quantities available. Prices reflected below are before sales tax.
FREE Oni Press Starter Pack 2016 with purchase of $20 or more! *While supplies last. Purchase must be at least $20 before sales tax. Over 200 pages—seven first-issues of our flagship comics! THE SIXTH GUN, LETTER 44, THE BUNKER, STUMPTOWN, KAIJUMAX, HELHEIM, and THE LIFE AFTER!
ONI PRESS PANEL:
To Hell and Back: A Spotlight on THE DAMNED andTHE SIXTH GUN Friday, April 21, 5:15-6;15 PM, Room S401 Fifty issues, nine trade paperbacks, six hardcovers, and four spin-off series later, the Eisner Award-nominated supernatural western THE SIXTH GUN has come to an end. However, writer @cullenbunn and artist @brihurtt aren’t done yet; this unstoppable team brought their demon noir THE DAMNED: THREE DAYS DEAD back from the dead in a new re-mastered edition. Get the scoop on the latest details and a sneak peek of the new ongoing series!
SIGNINGS AT THE ONI PRESS BOOTH #209
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 1:30-2:30 p.m. @cullenbunnand@brihurtt(The Sixth Gun, The Damned)
