10,000-brick Lego Millennium Falcon

10,000 pieces to build a Minifig-scale 

Lego Millennium Falcon

[Source: TheVerge] Lego's official "Ultimate Collector's Edition" of the Millennium Falcon is the second largest official set the company has ever released, with nearly 6,000 bricks. This version of the iconic Star Wars ship, comparatively, is comprised of 10,000 bricks — and that's without a roof to worry about. 

Titans Creations, a group of Singaporean Lego builders, spent two months planning and building the ship for Legoland Malaysia's May the 4th (aka Star Wars Day) event. The end result measures 110cm x 85cm (3.9 x 2.8 feet). 

Sure, it plays around with the canon — Leia and Obi-Wan casually hanging out together as Luke practices his lightsaber skills while various stowaways make cameos throughout the interior — but for a piece that's undeniably intricate fan service, why not go all out.

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

Caroll Spinney tells a heartbreaking 
story of Big Bird's impact upon kids

[Source: SheKnows] Big Bird puppeteer, Caroll Spinney, was asked about his most meaningful fan experience during his Reddit AMA interview and his answer was heartbreakingly perfect. 

Spinney, who is currently promoting the documentary, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story, relayed the poignant story in such a perfect way, it's best if you read it as he wrote it.

Okay, here's one.

This is a very sad story, but it's real. 

I got a letter from a fan who said his little boy, who was 5 years old, his name was Joey, he was dying of cancer.

And he was so ill, the little boy knew he was dying.

So the man, in his letter, asked if I would call the little boy. He said the only thing that cheered him at all in his fading state was to see Big Bird on television.

So once in a while, he wouldn't see Big Bird on some days, because he wasn't necessarily in every show. So he asked could I telephone him, and talk to the boy, tell him what a good boy he's been.

So I took a while to look up a phone, because this was before cell phones. And they got a long cord to bring a phone to the boy.

And I had Big Bird say "Hello! Hello Joey! It's me, Big Bird!"

So he said "Is it really you, Big Bird?"

"Yes, it is."

I chatted a while with him, about ten minutes, and he said "I'm glad you're my friend Big Bird."

And I said "I'd better let you go now."

He said "Thank you for calling me Big Bird. You're my friend. You make me happy."

And it turns out that his father and mother were sitting with him when the phone call came. And he was very, very ill that day. And they called the parents in, because they weren't sure how long he'd last.

And so his father wrote to me right away, and said "Thank you, thank you" — he hadn't seen him smile since October, and this was in March — and when the phone was hung up, he said "Big Bird called me! He's my friend."

And he closed his eyes. And he passed away.

And I could see that what I say to children can be very important.

And he said "We haven't seen our little boy smile in MONTHS. He smiled, as he passed away. It was a gift to us. Thank you."

As if Big Bird didn't already hold a special place in all of our hearts, this story cements his impact, which continues to be a happy and positive influence on children.

Spinney continued the interview by explaining that when it comes to children being affected by the characters on Sesame Street, "We're not trying to fool them, we're just trying to entertain them, and let them know that their friend Big Bird is not just a man in a giant suit."

You can read the full AMA interview on Reddit's website.

The Dam Keeper

T H E   D A M   K E E P E R

A young pig with an important job, and a new friend who changes everything. In a desolate future, one small town has survived because of a large windmill dam that acts as a fan to keep out pollution. The dam's operator, Pig, works tirelessly to keep the sails spinning and protect the town, despite abuse from classmates and an indifferent public. When a new student joins Pig's class, nothing will ever be the same again.

Academy Award Nominee

Super Cafe - "It's On!"

The heroes discuss the awesome new teaser to hit the internet.

Sesame Street: The Aveggies- Age of Bon Bon

The Aveggies: Age of Bon Bon

A super villain was prepared to destroy all of the healthy food in the world, until one hero, actually several heroes, stuck together to save the world's vegetables. Dr. Brownie, Onion Man, Captain Americauliflower, Black Bean Widow, The Mighty Corn, and Zucchin-eye are The Aveggies!

The Little Prince - 2015 Movie

The Little Prince

At the heart of it all is The Little Girl (Mackenzie Foy), who’s being prepared by her mother (Rachel McAdams) for the very grown-up world in which they live – only to be interrupted by her eccentric, kind-hearted neighbor, The Aviator (Jeff Bridges). The Aviator introduces his new friend to an extraordinary world where anything is possible. A world that he himself was initiated into long ago by The Little Prince (newcomer Riley Osborne). It’s here that The Little Girl’s magical and emotional journey into the universe of The Little Prince begins. And it’s where The Little Girl rediscovers her childhood and learns that ultimately, it’s human connections that matter most, and that it is only with heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.

Disney Reveals Infinity 3.0 This Fall

Disney  Infinity  3.0

Star Wars headlines the next installment of Disney's toy/game hybird. It's due out this fall for the PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC, iOS and Android devices.

 

[Source: Yahoo!Games] The new installment of Disney’s toy/game hybrid is aiming to please every generation of Star Wars fan by offering three different Star Wars-themed playsets. Packed in with the game’s Starter Set ($65) is the ‘Twilight of the Republic’ set, which takes place between Episodes I-III and features Jedi shenanigans with  Anakin, Obi-Wan, Darth Maul, and Yoda.

But since Episodes I-III never actually happened – that was just a midi-chlorian induced nightmare, right? – you can fork over extra for the ‘Rise Against the Empire’ set. According to Disney, that one “take players on galaxy-spanning missions with Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca and Darth Vader, piloting X-wing fighters or the Millennium Falcon to fight stormtroopers, or exploring and partaking in land-based missions on planets like Tatooine, Hoth, and Endor.” In other words, the good one.

Should you be a futurist, you could also check out a new playset based on The Force Awakens, which better include a toy version of the BB-8 droid or else clearly the Dark Side won. The three playsets are also interoperable, so you could, theoretically, drag Han Solo into some crummy scene from Episode II, should you have no shame.

There’s more to Disney Infinity 3.0 than just Star Wars, including a new playset based on the upcoming Pixar film Inside Out and a Marvel playset featuring Hulkbuster Iron Man. Other Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Sam Flynn from Tron Legacy, and Mulan will also be available.

Disney Infinity has been a big hit for Disney Interactive, though it’s unclear how it’s faring compared to Activision’s fellow toys-to-life franchise, Skylanders. The two companies can’t seem to agree on which one sold better in 2014, though suffice to say, they’re both pretty much printing money. 

We’ve yet to hear what Activision is planning to do with Skylanders in 2015, but with Star Wars fever climaxing this holiday with the release of the new film, anticipated shooter Star Wars: Battlefront and now Disney Infinity 3.0, they better come up with something good. Star Trek Skylanders, maybe.

Meet the Cast of the Suicide Squad

S u i c i d e   S q u a d

Director David Ayer has posted pics of the Suicide Squad: From left to right, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Cara Delevinge as Enchantress, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flagg, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Will Smith as Deadshot, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, and Jay Hernandez as El Diablo.

Below is a look at Deadshot with his mask on, which confirms that he’ll be wearing it at least some point in the movie:

May the Fourth Be With You!

S T A R   W A R S   D A Y

The reference was first used on May 4, 1979, the day Margaret Thatcher took office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Thatcher's political party, the Conservatives, placed a congratulatory advertisement in The London Evening News that stated "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations." This reading of the line has also been recorded in the UK Parliament's Hansard.

In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema. Produced by Sean Ward and Alice Quinn, festivities included an Original Trilogy Trivia Game Show; a costume contest with celebrity judges; and the web's best tribute films, mash-ups, parodies, and remixes on the big screen. The second annual edition took place on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Fans (even government officials) have celebrated Star Wars in a variety of ways in social media and on television.

Since 2013, Disney Parks have celebrated the holiday with several Star Wars events and festivities. The Walt Disney Company had purchased Lucasfilm including the rights to Star Wars in late 2012.

Annie Leibovitz Shoots STAR WARS 7

Adam Driver’s and Lupita Nyong’o’s Characters Revealed in Exclusive Star Wars: The Force Awakens Photos!  
Annie Leibovitz traveled to London’s famed Pinewood Studios to photograph some never-before-seen characters and confirmed a rumor or two in the process. There’s a lot of mystery surrounding the closely guarded Star Wars set, but a few of those well-kept secrets are finally out, thanks to these exclusive photographs from the June issue of Vanity Fair. 

Next-generation bad guy Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) commands snowtroopers loyal to the evil First Order on the frozen plains of their secret base. Photograph by Annie Leibovitz.

A small galaxy’s worth of tracking dots affixed to Lupita Nyong’o’s face allowed artists at Industrial Light & Magic to transform her into the C.G.I. character Maz Kanata. Photograph by Annie Leibovitz. 

Galactic travelers, smugglers, and other assorted riffraff fill the main hall of pirate Maz Kanata’s castle. Photograph by Annie Leibovitz. 

Dashing Resistance pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) stands alongside his trusty X-wing fighter. Photograph by Annie Leibovitz. 

J. J. Abrams directs Actress Daisy Ridley for a scene in which her character, the young heroine Rey, pilots her speeder through a bustling marketplace on the planet Jakku. Photograph by Annie Leibovitz. 

Members of the brain trust behind The Force Awakens: composer John Williams, producer and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, and director and co-writer Abrams, photographed at Bad Robot, Abrams’s production company, in Santa Monica. Photograph by Annie Leibovitz. 

Farewell to the Fantastic Four

Goodbye to Marvel’s First Family

[Source: Paste Magazine] This week’s Fantastic Four #645—written by James Robinson and illustrated by Leonard Kirk—is a monumental issue. It’s not only the highest number any Marvel comic has reached, but this comic book has also been informally acknowledged as the final chapter of the Fantastic Four—and when we say final, we don’t just mean “for now,” which would apply to most series conclusions; it appears that Marvel has no plans for any Fantastic Four comics in the near future. And while members of the Fantastic Four—or at least iterations of Reed Richards and Doctor Doom—will appear in the epic parallel universe crossover Secret Wars this summer, it seems that Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing and Human Torch are otherwise missing from foreseeable schedules.

Fantastic Four #645 by James Robinson and Leonard Kirk

As such, this release is a sad occasion for many Fantastic Four fans. In our modern economy, a comic book series ceasing publication is a standard expectation. Sometimes publishers cancel titles due to low sales, and sometimes we don’t see or hear from our favorite characters for years—and when we do see them again, they’re sometimes unrecognizable, especially with the relaunches, reboots and re-whatevers. (Remember how Daredevil went from brooding, self-destructive ninja to happy-go-lucky swashbuckler between Andy Diggle and Mark Waid’s respective tenures?) 

But while comic fans tend to be flippant toward the idea of books ending, the void in Marvel’s Fantastic Four schedule should cause concern for franchise fans. The publisher’s current silence on Fantastic Four’s future likely stems from reported disputes between Marvel and 20th Century Fox, which legally licensed the film rights to the FF. Marvel isn’t likely to throw resources behind books that support or help publicize film projects under other studios. With Fox releasing a new Fantastic Four film in late July, this cancellation’s timing plays well into this theory, as do statements by Senior Vice President of Publishing Tom Brevoort regarding this general scenario, which also effects the X-Men family.

A Marvel Universe without Fantastic Four is a strange thing to see. One could even argue that without Fantastic Four, there would be no Marvel Comics. After all, it was released in 1961 as “the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine!”, and The Fantastic Four #1 was the first book to debut from the newly renamed Marvel Comics (formerly Atlas Comics) aside from a few leftover strays like Journey into Mystery. 

Fantastic Four #1 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

The Fantastic Four (shortened to Fantastic Four later) united modern comic legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and with their creation, the pair developed the building blocks that would become the Marvel Universe. The comic charted a family that ventured into space only to endure “cosmic rays” that imbued each member with special powers. The quartet would go on to explore the odds and ends of the Marvel Universe, serving as the world’s pulpy science champions, as opposed to the more standard brawling superhero. 

Lee and Kirby also collaborated on one of the longest creative runs of Marvel history, producing 102 issues together. Fantastic Four was also a playground for outlandish sci-fi ideas and characters, like Ronan the Accuser, an extraterrestrial fundamentalist with his giant hammer and rigid alien doctrine, or the Inhumans, a branch of enhanced beings with an extensive history ruled under a monarchy. (Both properties have since been introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, via Guardians of the Galaxy, Agents of SHIELD and the upcoming Inhumans film for 2019.) And after introducing many other characters that would go on to become Marvel mainstays (Black Panther, Galactus and Silver Surfer to name a few), the book evolved into a central cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, often introducing its most eccentric, cosmic delights.

But there’s another reason altogether to take the current Fantastic Four situation into special consideration. When we look at the Fantastic Four as a group in contrast with some of Marvel’s other enduring franchises, one of the primary reasons the property has persisted is because its characters embody a unique ideal. Other big franchises like the Avengers or X-Men exist in constant flux; introducing new members, withstanding various fall-outs and internal schisms, and generally remaining consistent only in their inconsistencies, with the only constant being change. Yet, the Fantastic Four remain a core unit, a no-pun-intended nuclear family that—nine times out of 10—solve their problems by figuring out the ways their various talents and personalities compliment one another. The Fantastic Four is not just a group of people who want to save the world or do the right thing with their magnificent abilities: it’s about people who love one another.

That narrative feat is no small task. We all have families, we all know the struggles that go into working together and getting along. It’s hardly ever a perfect gathering—and we don’t even battle subterranean mole creatures. How can a socially-disconnected genius (Mr. Fantastic), an insecure brawler who never stops yearning for his former humanity (The Thing), an over-exhausted den mother (The Invisible Woman) and a selfish playboy (The Human Torch) hope to collaborate without falling to pieces? And saving the world becomes all the more complicated when you consider that the married patron and matron, Reed and Sue, have children frequently included in their exploits; daughter (Valeria) is almost smarter than her father and considers his worst enemy (Fantastic Four archenemy Dr. Doom) her uncle, and son (Franklin) can literally dream realities into existence (as seen in Heroes Reborn). When you look at the Fantastic Four from a distance, there are seemingly more forces pushing them apart than keeping them together.

Fantastic Four #49 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

Yet… that’s family, isn’t it? Families are defined not by what makes their members the same, but rather what makes each individual unique, and how the different parts form an extraordinary whole. The Fantastic Four come together to empower one another—an uncomplimentary team that somehow perfectly compliments each other. Together they can outsmart Galactus, stopping a purple-clad humanoid alien from “eating” the world, and defeat interdimensional mechanical bug beings like Annihilus, preventing infections from transdimensional critters. That’s why the members of the Fantastic Four are exceptional: they may not be the world’s mightiest heroes, and they’re certainly not the strangest superheroes of all. But they are the world’s greatest.

All of this brings us to the latest Fantastic Four run, written by James Robinson and primarily illustrated by Leonard Kirk. These creators had their work cut out for them. Not only did their book segue the disparity of voices between former series writers Jonathan Hickman and Matt Fraction into something more cohesive, but it also had to revitalize the franchise from sagging sales. While it’s debatable that the latter was accomplished, the former was done with great aplomb, and together the Robinson/Kirk duo created something truly worthy of the Fantastic Four legacy: a book built on the foundations of imagination, legacy and family.

These three elements defined the core of what Robinson and Kirk accomplished. Creative teams that steward Fantastic Four tend to return to elements pulled from Kirby and Lee’s classic run; an appearance by cosmic beings like Galactus or Annihilus here, old rivalries with hot-headed maritime king Namor flaring up there, with Dr. Doom always turning out to be the Big Bad by the end. Yet, not only did half of the aforementioned characters remain in the toy box, but Robinson and Kirk introduced a new villain to rival that of Dr. Doom with the Quiet Man, a shapeshifter who hid in the background of the series until the last few issues. When Dr. Doom finally emerged, he did so as a hero, as Valeria Richards taught him how to be “good.” And while Robinson and Kirk did use classic Fantastic Four tropes like the Frightful Four (an assembly of villains acting in direct opposite to the titular heroes), they subverted the tropes, in this instance by making the Frightful Four benevolent.

Fantastic Four #1 by James Robinson and Leonard Kirk

And at the center of it, Robinson and Kirk created the same magic that’s been at the center of every great Fantastic Four run: they accentuated the team as a family unit. Their run accomplished this in a slightly unconventional way, breaking the team apart and forcing the characters to spar with one another: Johnny Storm lost his powers, The Thing was convicted of murder, Sue and Reed lost custody of their children and the Fantastic Four was forcibly removed from their home, the Baxter Building. The creators took a huge risk isolating characters that historically work better together than apart, and these characters were left to fend for themselves, slowly realizing that they could not do alone what they did so well together.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder, as they say, and when the team reunited and bygones became bygones in the second-to-last arc, it was an earned emotional moment. Rather than force-feed familial cliches into the series, Robinson and Kirk found a new way to bring the characters together as a family—a move that ultimately crafted a more powerful Fantastic Four story.

As the final pages of Fantastic Four #645 arrived and the Quiet Man stood defeated, the Fantastic Four gathered together over a destroyed city. Yet while moments like this can sometimes play as remorseful over fallen friends or apathetic towards the future to come, Fantastic Four #645 ended with a family, hugging one another, smiling and cheering as they celebrate a new tomorrow. 

It ended with the Fantastic Four being just that: fantastic. And while Robinson and Kirk’s run does pay wonderful tribute to Marvel’s First Family, I can only hope that the Fantastic Four soon returns to the forefront of Marvel’s publishing line. It’s just not quite the same without them.

17 Comics to Grab on Free Comic Book Day

List of Free Comics to Choose From

[Source: IGN.com] Do you like comic books? Do you like free stuff? Do you not normally read comics, but might be convinced to walk into a shop in order to score some free stuff? Then you're in luck. This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day. As with every FCBD, publishers large and small are rolling out the free books in order to entice new readers and get fans excited about what's coming down the pipeline.

 

The FCBD 2015 lineup is an impressive one, whether you're looking for the major releases from Marvel and DC or just want some fun, self-contained stories with no financial commitment. We've compiled a list of 17 comics that every fan should keep an eye out for this weekend.

If you're interested in FCBD but don't know where to look for these books, be sure to check out Comic Shop Locator

2000 AD Special

Written & Drawn by Various | Rebellion/2000 AD

2000 AD has always been the place to turn if you want darker, more sci-fi driven comics from a variety of up-and-coming British creators. This special offers a healthy sampling of 20000 AD's wares. The highlight is a new Judge Dredd story from writer Matt Smith and artist Norm Breyfogle, while other big names like Rob Williams, Kevin O'Neill and Dave Gibbons also contribute to this issue.

The All-New, All-Different Avengers #1

Written by Mark Waid & Drawn by Mahmud Asrar | Marvel Comics

One of two major releases from Marvel this weekend, All-New, All-Different Avengers looks to offer a glimpse of what form Earth's Mightiest Heroes will take after Secret Wars. This new team is comprised of mostly young upstarts (Ms. Marvel, Ultimate Spider-Man Miles Morales, Thor). Even if you prefer a more classic roster, the creative team on this issue makes it worth a read.

BOOM! Studios 10th Anniversary Celebration

Written & Drawn by Various | BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios tends to go all-out when it comes to FCBD, and this year is no exception. This oversized issue crams in short stories from a number of all-ages ongoing titles, including Lumberjanes, Adventure Time, Peanuts, Mouse Guard and Garfield. As much as our Review Crew has praised Lumberjanes, this issue is worth picking up for that alone.

Dark Circle Comics #1

Archie Comics recently kicked off their Dark Circle label, which features the sorts of mature readers superhero stories you might expect to find at publishers like Image or Vertigo. This issue offers glimpses of The Black Hood, The Fox and The Shield

Dark Horse: All Ages Special

Written by Gene Luen Yang & Paul Tobin & Drawn by Various | Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse will be offering a sampler issue of some of their all-ages comics. The big draw with this issue is a new Avatar-: The Last Airbender story from regular writer Gene Luen Yang. The book also includes a new Bandette story, which is convenient since that series just earned an Eisner nomination last week.

Dark Horse: Fight Club/The Goon/The Strain

Written & Drawn by Various | Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse will also be targeting older FCBD attendees with this anthology issue. Anyone curious about the upcoming comic book sequel to Fight Club will want to check out this preview. That story is accompanied by a new Goon tale from Eric Powel and a new The Strain story from Guillermo Del Toro himself.

Divergence #1

Written & Drawn by Various | DC Comics
DC's big release this FCBD is Divergence, which will shed light on the new status quo of the DC Universe in the aftermath of Convergence. The three stories in this issue will explore what's next for Superman, what hero will rise to become the new Batman in Gotham, and reveal the origins of the woman known only as "Darkseid's Daughter."

Doctor Who Special

Written & Drawn by Various | IDW Publishing
Can't get enough Doctor Who? Maybe it's time to dive into the comics. This issue offers three new stories that focus on the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. It also includes a preview of IDW's upcoming Doctor Who event storyline that will be playing out this summer.

Grimm Fairy Tales: Wonderland One-Shot

Written by Erica J. Heflin & Drawn by Tony Brescini | Zenescope Entertatinment
It's easy to write off Zenescope's Grimm Fairy Tales books because of their cheesecake-y covers, but these comics have more depth than you might expect. This issue is as good a place as any to dabble in the GFT universe. It focuses on Callie, the White Queen of Wonderland, as she deals with new and emerging threats to her realm.

Jurassic Strike Force Five

Written by Joe Brusha & Drawn by Roger Bonet | Zenescope Entertainment
Not that the current TMNT comics aren't well worth checking out, but if you prefer more anthropomorphic mutant superheroes in your comic book diet, this series is worth checking out as well. The series is geared towards an all-ages audience, and the fact that this issue is a prequel to the main series makes it an ideal jumping-on point.

Savage Dragon Legacy

Written & Drawn by Erik Larsen | Image Comics
Savage Dragon is one of the longest-running independent comics ever. Creator Erik Larsen is using FCBD to ring in a new era for the franchise. This issue sees Malcolm Dragon graduate high school and follow in his father's footsteps by joining the Chicago PD. What challenges will this young hero face as he transitions into adulthood and deals with his father's legacy? Whatever happens, the journey begins here.

Secret Wars #0

Written by Jonathan Hickman & Hajime Isayama & Drawn by Paul Renaud & Gerardo Sandoval | Marvel Comics
While Marvel is already looking ahead to what comes after Secret Wars, they're also using FCBD to help get readers primed for Secret Wars itself. Jonathan Hickman and Paul Renaud are collaborating on a prologue to the big event (which officially kicks off next Wednesday). However, the biggest selling point of this issue for some readers may be the inclusion of the 8-page Avengers/Attack on Titan manga crossover that was published in Japan.

Sonic the Hedgehog/Mega Man: 

Worlds Unite FCBD Special

Written by Ian Flynn & Drawn by Various | Archie Comics
Archie Comics is gearing up for another big crossover between the Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man universe. But the big wist with Worlds Unite is that many other Sega and Capcom heroes are joining the fray. This prologue issue features two stories that focus on Sonic and Mega Man, respectively, and pave the way for the crossover in late May.
Click here for more information on Worlds Unite and a preview of the FCBD special.

The Tick

Written by Jeff McClelland & Drawn by Duane Redhead | New England Comics
Who doesn't love The Tick? Especially when he's free? This issue offers a new tale where The Tick and Arthur's apartment is haunted by the ghost of Tick's original sidekick. How will our bumbling heroes rid themselves of this pest?

TMNT: Prelude to Vengeance

Written by Tom Waltz & Bobby Curnow & Drawn by Mateus Santolouco | IDW Publishing
IDW's TMNT series has been firing on all cylinders lately, and has even been making some surprising changes to the core lineup in recent issues. With the series building towards a massive (and possibly final) conflict between the Turtles and Shredder, this issue takes a step back and explores how each of our heroes feel about the war to come. And with Mateus Santolouco drawing, it barely even matters what the story is about.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #0

Written by John Barber & Tom Scioli & Drawn by Priscilla Tramontano & Tom Sciloi | IDW Publishing
The newest Transformers animated series just recently debuted this spring, and IDW is debuting a new tie-in comic set within this animated universe. Robots in Disguise takes place in a world where Optimus prime is missing and Bumblebee leads the Autobots to hunt down their Decepticon enemies. This issue also includes previews of IDW other upcoming Transformers projects and even a new Transformers vs. G.I. Joe strip.

Valiant 25th Anniversary Special

Written by Jeff Lemire & Robert Venditti & Drawn by Butch Guice & Rafa Sandoval | Valiant Entertainment
Valiant is celebrating a big 25th anniversary this year, and this FCBD issue is where the festivities begin. This special includes two new tales from some of the publisher's top creators. First, Jeff Lemire and Butch Guice team for a story that bridges the gap between the recent mini-series The Valiant and the Bloodshot Reborn relaunch. Then Robert Venditti and Rafa Sandoval offer a new tale focused on X-O Manowar. With all the attention Valiant is attracting thanks to their recent movie announcements, now is a great time to be diving into this universe.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is MAY 2

MAY 2, 2015

 

Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May. It's an International Event that celebrates comic books and the local comic shops that provide them to their communities. Visit a participating comic shop on May 2nd, 2015 for your FREE COMICS!