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Andy Biersack announces graphic novel, NY Comic Con appearance
As if we need reminding that Andy Biersack‘s a man of many talents, the Black Veil Brides singer and solo musician reveals he’ll soon issue a new graphic novel “project,” teasing more details to be unveiled next month at New York Comic Con. Read more: Hear Andy Black cover Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” “Thrilled to […]
Siri was apparently telling people that Stan Lee died yesterday
Siri was telling people that 95-year-old comic book maven Stan Lee is dead, according to a new report from one CinemaBlend reporter. Apple‘s virtual assistant was apparently voicing the erroneous information that Lee died on Monday, July 2. Read more: Marvel teams with Vans for massive collection Watch the video below to see how writer […]
Comic books that are more punk rock than you
The vibrant vigor of three-chord punk songs has always paired well with dynamic four-color comic book art and the topical overlap between the two mediums is undeniable. Both comics and punk rock often deal with themes of alienation, revenge, romance and taking a stand against a higher authority. In honor of Free Comic Book Day, […]
Gerard Way shares 'Batman' statues inspired by never-released comic
Gerard Way is continuing his love for comics with the creation of these Batman and Joker statues. What’s even cooler? It’s taken from a comic Way developed that he never got to write. Read more: Gerard Way releases incredible new ‘Young Animal’ merch According to CBR, these statues inspired by Way’s Kingdom Of The Mad, a Batman […]
Joaquin Phoenix reportedly cast for upcoming Joker origin movie
[Photo by: The Weinstein Company] It looks like a Joker origin movie is on the way, and they're eyeing Joaquin Phoenix to take on the role of the crime leader himself. Read more: Heath Ledger planned to play the Joker in another Batman movie According to Variety, while studio negotiations are not yet underway, Phoenix is currently the […]
This 'Star Wars' comic explains how Rey got the Force
[Photos by: Lucasfilm, Marvel] How did Rey get the Force in Star Wars? After the character, portrayed by Daisy Ridley, discovered she's a Force-user in 2015's The Force Awakens and sharpened her power in the recent The Last Jedi, fans want to know: What exactly caused Rey to be Force-sensitive? Thankfully, a new comic book […]
DC Comics share male version of Harley Quinn
[Photo by: DC Entertainment] In case you were wondering what a male version of Harley Quinn would look like, DC has answered your question. (And let's just say, the original Harley is so much better.) Read more: Margot Robbie is producing her own “separate spinoff” Harley Quinn movie As ComicBook.com reports, DC's new Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You […]
How punk rock band Beach Slang influenced the comic series, ‘Violent Love’
[Pictured: Violent Love Issue 10; photo by: Image Comics] Frank Barbiere is a comic writer from New Jersey influenced by punk rock. When you open his newest Image Comics series, Violent Love, the first thing you’ll see are these lyrics from Beach Slang’s song, “Noisy Heaven,” to set the tone for the series—a throwback crime story […]
Gerard Way’s 'Young Animal' imprint revamp coming in March
[Photo by: Sonny/gerardway/Instagram] Gerard Way's Young Animal imprint is getting a relaunch next year, with several titles getting some serious revamps. The Young Animal line of comics are about to meet other DC Universe legends for the first time in a special five-part Milk Wars storyline. Plus, three titles will be restarted, and what else is cool? That Eternity Girl series will finally be […]
Comic writer Matthew Rosenberg on the importance of music in comics
Matthew Rosenberg has written some of your favorite Marvel characters in Kingpin, Rocket Raccoon, The Punisher and Phoenix Resurrection. His background in music and running an independent record label gave him the DIY work ethic to grind it out doing creator-owned comics for Black Mask Studios, eventually working his way up the food chain to […]
Gerard Way's Young Animal imprint to cross over with DC heros in 'Milk Wars'
[Photo by: Frank Quietly via Gerard Way/Instagram] Gerard Way's Young Animal imprint was started over a year ago, but the characters from the books are about to meet other DC Universe legends for the first time in a crossover event that Gerard Way has titled Milk Wars. Obviously. Read more: Gerard Way actually had to quit playing World […]
The Archies brings CHVRCHES and more of your favorite bands to a new comic series
Whether you just finished binge-watching the CW phenomenon Riverdale, or are even vaguely familiar with the name Jughead, you’ve probably heard of Archie Comics. Over the last few years, the famed franchise continues to transition into modern times on television as well as in the comics themselves. Following the successful Archie Meets Ramones and The […]
Me Like Bees team up with comic book creators, premiere new video for "The River Divides"—watch
[Photo by: ] Alt-rockers Me Like Bees have teamed up with artists at Image Comics (The Walking Dead) to create music for The Realm—a new post-apocalyptic fantasy comic book series. Each issue of The Realm will be released with a coinciding single from the band, resulting in an EP from the band and a full story for the […]
AFI’s Davey Havok, Motion City Soundtrack’s Justin Pierre featured on Local Comic Shop Day exclusive
Get your wallets ready: November 19 is officially Local Comic Shop Day! Similar to Record Store Day (which has grown massively in the last few years), LCSD is a way to bring comic fans out to their local shops with enticing exclusive content, with everything from variant covers, new hardcover collections and more. Black Mask […]
GWAR launch Kickstarter for new comic series: ‘Orgasmageddon’
Everyone’s favorite armor-clad, heavy metal shock rockers, GWAR, are finally getting their own comic series! A Kickstarter page was launched today to help the band and comic creators make this crazy nightmare a reality. Cover art by Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, colors by Josh Jensen Writer Matt Miner (Toe Tag Riot, Critical Hit) Artist Jonathan Brandon Sawyer (Welcome Back, Critical Hit) […]
These pop-punk comics are so accurate
[Photo via Instagram] You have to admit it, there are so pretty talented people in our scene. From awesome makeup and tattoos, fans make some great artwork. Read more: Here, the Twenty One Pilots, Fall Out Boy & All Time Low coloring book pages you’ve always wanted Instagram user sarsapunk creates some pretty epic pop-punk comics that'll make you […]
10 current comics this scene has to read
It’s extremely hard to narrow down the thousands of great comics into a top 10 list, but Alternative Press wanted me to make things easy for you. Whether you’re in our music scene or just a fan of pop culture, these are the ten comics that I would highly suggest you pick up immediately. Worst […]
Op-Ed: Why comics are my new punk rock
I have fond childhood memories of watching cartoons, playing with action figures and escaping into the vast depths of my own imagination for most of the day. As I grew older, I felt the magic wane and lived through some Toy Story 3 tear-jerker moments: watching my tiny plastic heroes sold off at garage sales […]
Andy Hurley to be featured in comic book series: Q&A with Hurley, creators
TOE TAG RIOT may be the best band you haven’t heard. Of course, nobody has heard them, because they don't exist outside two dimensions. Toe Tag Riot’s adventures are chronicled in the comic book of the same name; they’re a group of punks cursed to become zombies every time they perform live. Naturally, the whole […]
September Mourning talk stealing souls, marrying comics and rock on APTV
AP’s Josh Bernstein caught up with art project/band September Mourning recently to talk about the marriage between rock and roll and comic books and more. Vocalist September explains the concept behind her band and how it differs from other rock artists who have gone into comics: “For us, we are the comic book,” she says, […]
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