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DC Comics Proudly Presents: “The New 52” hits 52!

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Believe it or not, we are heading toward the fifty second issue of many of the currently running DC Comics titles. Back in 2011, the company relaunched “52” of its core titles under the banner of “The New 52” and this press release and images will help us celebrate the momentous occasion. Read on down below.

The Press Release:
Celebrating 52 issues of incredible storytelling, DC Entertainment’s May 2016 variant cover theme will pay homage to the #1 issues of eleven comics that debuted in 2011 when DC Entertainment rebooted their superhero publishing line and revitalized the comics industry as a whole. It was a momentous occasion then, and is an anniversary to celebrate now!

Inspired by Cliff Chiang’s Wonder Woman #1, Rags Morales and Brad Anderson’s Action Comics #1, Adam Hughes’ Batgirl #1, and more, these brand-new “The New 52” variants will grace the covers of those same landmark titles that are hitting issue #52 in May. Illustrated by an all-star lineup of incredible talent, May’s lineup of variant covers are as remarkable as the industry-changing covers they’re based on. “The New 52” variants are the latest in a variety of monthly themes.

Action Comics #52 variant cover by Ben Oliver

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“Action Comics” #52

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Udon Entertainment Reveals “Street Fighter Unlimited” #1 Covers and Variants

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The Press Release:
STREET FIGHTER™ UNLIMITED #1 is pre-orderable now at comic specialty retailers everywhere, and will feature a bevy of exciting variant covers! The all-new monthly comics series from UDON Entertainment arrives in December 2015, and launch a whole new era for the World Warriors! Featuring the main creative team of writer Ken Siu-chong and artist Joe Ng (Street Fighter™ Origins: Akuma), the first issue also sports a bonus back-up story by the duo of Jim Zub (Wayward) and Edwin Huang (Skullkickers).

Each issue of the ongoing series will ship with two standard covers. CVR A (Story cover) features the art of digital painter Genzoman. Each issue’s CVR B (Ultra Jam variant), drawn by Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz, will connect to form one massive 12-part image featuring all the playable characters from every Street Fighter game – over 60 characters!


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Marvel Comics Will Showcase “Cosplay Variants” In October 2015

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The New York Comic Con is only a few short weeks away and with that being the case I wanted to make sure that I posted the assorted “Cosplay” variant covers that are going to be hitting the stands starting in October. Some of them will have already come out by the time that the Con begins and the rest will keep following each week until the end of the month. The post will help serve as your shopping list for these issues and the wonderful designs of some truly talented Cosplayers who are featured across the covers. I’m copping the “let the artwork do the talking” attitude this time around but I guess I should say “Let the Cosplay do the talking” based on the topic. Here we go.

A-Force #1 Cosplay Variant by Jay Justice
A-Force #1 Cosplay Variant by Jay Justice

All-New Inhumans #1 Cosplay Variant by Yaya Han
All-New Inhumans #1 Cosplay Variant by Yaya Han

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New “Justice League Of America” #1 Has Multiple Variant Covers

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Now that “Convergence” has finished its run and that “The New 52” appears to be a thing of the past also, DC Comics has launched quite a bit of new titles that were discussed in THIS POST. One of the titles starting anew is “Justice League Of America” which gets a brand new first issue and seems to be focused on giving us non-stop action that features the team that we shall eventually see on the live action screen. I’m speaking of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, The Flash and Cyborg. With this momentous new issue out we’re getting seven massive action loaded variant covers by Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair. I’ve presented them all for you to enjoy below. Check it out.

"Justice League Of America" #1 (Batman Variant)
“Justice League Of America” #1 (Batman Variant)

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Marvel Comics Unveil “Gwen Stacy” Variant Covers For June

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It’s without question that Gwen Stacy in her guise as Spider-Gwen is one of the hottest characters to be introduced in a very long time. In order to celebrate her popularity Marvel Comics will be issuing a big batch of Gwen Stacy themed variant covers. Check out the press release below along with the images.

The Press Release:
She’s smart, charming and she can lift a car! She’s Gwen Stacy, the Spectacular Spider-Woman and she comes to you each month in the pages of the critically acclaimed SPIDER-GWEN series! But what if Gwen Stacy had lifted Mjolnir to become Thor: Gwen of Thunder? What if she had been awarded the Eye of Agamotto, and battled the forces of the supernatural as Dr. Gwenge? Find out as she powers up for June’s can’t miss GWEN VARIANTS, as the industry’s top artist show you a side of Gwen Stacy you’ve never seen before!

“Gwenom? The InGwenible Hulk? The Mighty AGwengers? What about G.W.E.N.D.O.K.?,” asks Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “The possibilities are endless. As soon as the idea came together to portray Gwen as a variety of Marvel heroes, our artists couldn’t sign up fast enough. They’re having a ton of fun putting these together and it shows.”

“Just wait till you see Chip Zdarsky’s ‘Brian Michael Gwendis’ cover,” continued Gabriel. Gwen Stacy Variants will be available throughout the month of June, coming to these 20 exciting titles:

1. 1602 Witch Hunter Angela #1 by John Tyler Christopher (Gwengela)

“1602 Witch Hunter Angela” #1 (Gwen Stacy Variant)

2. Armor Wars #1 by David Lafuente (Iron Gwen)

“Armor Wars” #1 (Gwen Stacy Variant)

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