Comic Book News

IDW’s new Jem and the Holograms comic comes out in March 2015

Archie,” the long-running flagship Archie Comicsseries, will relaunch in 2015, as revealed Sunday evening by The New York Times. Along with the new #1, the book will gain a notably high-profile creative team: Writer Mark Waid and artist Fiona Staples.

ANT-MAN

The website Stitch Kingdom has received a new synopsis and cast list for “Ant-Man,” one that reveals the names of the characters played by Judy Greer, T.I., Wood Harris and the rest. While none of the names hint at the involvement of other Marvel Comics characters, we now know that Lang’s ex-wife, played by Greer, has had her name changed from “Peggy” to “Maggie.”

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in

scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Corey Stoll as Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, Michael Peña as Luis, Judy Greer as Maggie, Tip “Ti” Harris as Dave, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, Wood Harris as Gale, Jordi Mollà as Castillo and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym.

Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s “Ant-Man” delivers a high-stakes, tension-filled adventure on July 17, 2015.

Writing credits are still to be determined (TBD).

Superhero Hype has reported that “Ant-Man” that Warner Bros. has moved the release date of their Peter Pan origin film, simply titled “Pan,” back one week to July 24. This moves the film, which stars Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard, out of direct competition with the Marvel movie.

Opens July 17, 2015

SPIDER-MAN

Following yesterday’s big news that Marvel and Sony had previously discussed — and decided against — sharing Spider-Man on the big screen, Latino Review has heard from unnamed sources that the Spiderman split talks are actually still ongoing.

The article alters what was originally reported by the Wall Street Journal, saying that the deal was not for the company’s to share a trilogy with Sony retaining creative control, but instead for the two to share the cost on a new Spider-Man film with Marvel paying for 60% of it and regaining creative control of their most recognizable character. The mystery sources also tell LR that Sony is not happy with their film studio’s managing of the character and that they are still weighing their options.

SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND HITS #1 ON NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST!

MILWAUKIE, OR—After an amazing six-issue run, the graphic novel collection of Serenity: Leaves on the Wind has soared to the top of the New York Times bestseller list!

In the film Serenity, outlaw Malcolm Reynolds and his crew revealed to the entire ’verse the crimes against humanity undertaken by the sinister Alliance government.

This official follow-up from executive producer Joss Whedon brings circumstances that force the crew to come out of hiding, and one of their own is captured, setting them on another mission of rescue and resistance . . .

In Serenity: Leaves on the Wind, star writer Zack Whedon (The Terminator) and artist Georges Jeanty (Buffy’s Seasons 8 and 9) conquer the galaxy!

The Serenity: Leaves on the Wind hardcover, collecting the six-issue miniseries and the 2012 Free Comic Book Day story, is available in bookstores everywhere!

Praise for Serenity: Leaves on the Wind:

“Serenity: Leaves on the Wind will leave fans cheering.”—Comic Book Resources

“Whether you are a hardcore or casual fan, be prepared to get totally emotionally invested in this crew all over again. Highly recommended.” — Nerdist

“For fans of the series, you’ve been waiting 9 years for something and this is it.” —Unleash the Fanboy

“I was feeling all the great ups and downs that I did when I watched the episodes way back when.” —Bloody Disgusting

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