MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: "FEAR AND LOATHING ON THE PLANET OF KITSON"
ABC has released a description and images from gFear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson," the episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiering on Friday, May 24 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
Here's how the episode is described:
"It's a wild night out on the planet of Kitson for the agents. While Fitz and Enoch try their luck at the casino, nearby, Daisy and Simmons find themselves in a much ... groovier situation."
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ABSOLUTE CARNAGE TIE-INS
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Marvel has announced Absolute Carnage tie-in titles debuting this August, including the new limited series Scream, featuring the return of a classic symbiote -- the daughter of Venom.
* VENOM #17: Written by Donny Cates, art by Iban Coello, cover by Kyle Hotz.
* ABSOLUTE CARNAGE VS. DEADPOOL #1 (of 3): Written by Frank Tieri, art by Marcelo Ferreira, cover by Tyler Kirkham.
* ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: LETHAL PROTECTORS #1 (of 3): Written by Frank Tieri, art by Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque, cover by Bengal.
* ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: MILES MORALES #1 (of 3): Written by Saladin Ahmed, art by Federico Vincentini, cover by Clayton Crain.
* ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: SCREAM #1 (of 3): Written by Cullen Bunn, art and cover by Gerardo Sandoval.
* ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: SEPARATION ANXIETY #1: Written by Clay McLeod Chapman, art by Brian Level, cover by Philip Tan.
SPAWN REACHES 300TH ISSUE
Image Comics has announced creators for Spawn #300, a 72-page issue to be in stores on August 29.
Following his work on DC Comics' iconic Batman, Greg Capullo will be the main featured interior artist on Spawn #300, Creator Todd McFarlane, will return to pencil and ink interior artwork of the character he created during his high school days.
"I created Spawn back when I was a teenager hoping to someday break into the comic book industry,h said Todd McFarlane, who is also Image Comics president. "Now, over 40 years later, not only was I able to have a career drawing and writing comics, but Spawn has been by my side for most of that journey. Even more exciting, Spawn is becoming the longest running creator-owned comic in the world!
"The group of creative folks helping out on this historic Spawn 300th issue is something that I hope thrills the inner 15-year-old in all of us. Plus, to have Greg Capullo come back to this title after so many long years, is what has me most excited as I personally consider him to be the top talent drawing in our industry today,"
Also contributing are current Soawn artist, Jason Shawn Alexander, J. Scott Campbell, Jerome Opema and writer Scott Snyder.
The issue will feature 12 covers by McFarlane, Capullo, Campbell, Opena, and Alexander, including gorgeous black and white "Artist Edition" variants showcasing the original, inked artwork of both Capullo and McFarlane. This issue will retail for $7.99.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT FIRST LOOKS
For covers and five-page previews of Dynamite Entertainment titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, May 22, click on the cover thumbnails or the links below for the individual titles.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES
BOOM! Studios has announced an August 28 release for Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Ones, a one-shot.
Here's how BOOM! describes the book:
Buffy Summers is the 'Chosen One; who must defend Sunnydale from vampires, demons and those regular monsters called high schoolers...but she wasn't the first. Now, discover the first full appearances of the Slayers from past eras first seen. on special variants covers to Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this landmark one-shot.
"In 18th century California, a young woman discovers she's the Chosen One and changes the course of Slayer history forever, in a new story from writer Mairghread Scott and artist Ornella Savarese, that also reveals the hidden origins of the Hellmouth; the new Slayer first seen on the cover to Buffy the Vampire Slayer #2 comes to life in 14th century Italy from writer and artist Celia Lowenthal and more."
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Ones #1 features a main cover by Evan Cagle, along with a variant cover by Helen Yoon featuring a Slayer from 16th century Marusthali, India and a cover by Alexa Sharpe.
"Buffy might be the Slayer you know best, but she's not the only incredible woman to be a Chosen One -- and you're getting the first appearance of three new Slayers in this issue, as well as the never-before-seen origins of the Sunnydale Hellmouth!" said Jeanine Schaefer, executive editor, BOOM! Studios. "Mairghread, Ornella, Celia, and Alexa dig into the secret origins of these important characters from the past who'll have a huge impact on Buffy's future!"
BRIEFLY
IDW'S NAPOLEON DYNAMITE: IDW Publishing has announced a September launch for Napoleon Dynamite.
Here's how the book is described:
"Written by the sibling team of Carlos Guzman-Verdugo and Alejandro Verdugo (of Time Cheetah), with art by Jorge Monlongo, the four-issue series takes us back to Idaho, where Napoleon's best friend Pedro is student body president. But the good times might not last when a fellow student accuses Pedro of cheating in the election. Can Napoleon and Deb use their special skills to clear their friend before the principal can 'Impeach Pedro'?"
"Napoleon Dynamite is a pop-culture staple, a coming-of-age cult classic that spoke to the weirdo in all of us," Verdugo said. "It's an honor to have the chance to expand on the lives of Napoleon, Deb, and Pedro -- characters that continue to resonate to this day. I still see people wearing eVote for Pedrof t-shirts!"
"With this new story, we're focusing on matching the movie's unique tone, finding that perfect blend of oddball comedy and charming slice-of-life drama. It's certainly been a challenge but one we're sure will pay off for long-time fans. And the best part: we get to rewatch a lot of Napoleon Dynamite!" said Carlos Guzman-Verdugo.
Napoleon Dynamite #1 will debut with a cover by Sara Richard, with special Photo Edition and Jorge Monlongo "Swords and Sorcery and Sci-Fi and Skills" variant covers available.
VALIANT FIRST LOOKS: For cover and six-page preview of The Life and Death of Toyo Harada #4, arriving in stores on Wednesday, June 12 from Valiant Entertainment, CLICK HERE.
AUGUST 2019 SOLICITATIONS
Below are solicitations posted for August. Click on the publisher's name for the full listings and look for more listings soon here in The Continuum.
* ASPEN COMICS.
* DC COMICS.
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