One of the most requested Artist’s Edition-style books is finally on its way – John Byrne’s X-Men Artifact Edition. John Byrne, thought by many to be the quintessential X-Men artist, began his legendary run on the title with issue #108 in 1977. Already a major hit in the Marvel Universe, Byrne, along with his co-creators Chris Claremont and Terry Austin, brought the    X-Men to the highest levels of popularity. To this day their run on the X-Men is one of the most fondly remembered series’ ever published by Marvel Comics.   

Stygian Crypt productions teamed up with Therion to release “Blood Of The Dragon”! The release will contain 2 CDs: 1st CD – rare cover-versions of different bands which were recorded by Therion and released on compilations just, 2nd CD – new cover versions of Therion songs.  

Sweden’s brutal, melodic, old-school death metal tyrants DEMONICAL premiere lyric video for new track “From Nothing”, taken from the band’s upcoming album “Chaos Manifesto”, due out on March 23rd in Europe and April 27th in North America via Agonia Records. The lyric video was designed by Pablo Rodrigues (Svart Design).  

In preparation for Venom’s 30th anniversary, get ready for 20 key moments showcasing the symbiote’s epic history. These anniversary covers will feature art by some of the industry’s top creators and rising stars, including Mark Bagley, Mike Perkins, Francesco Francavilla, Ron Lim, Inhyuk Lee and more!  

This May, Marvel is celebrating the launch of BLACK PANTHER #1 by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Daniel Acuña with an Artgerm variant cover featuring Wakanda’s Shuri.  

Seattle doom duo BELL WITCH will bring their sullen psalms to the stage again this June beginning with six special shows supporting Sleep from June 5th though June 10th. From there, the band will join Yob for a near month-long trek. The journey, which will commence June 14th in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and close July 14th in Boise, Idaho, includes appearances at Austin Terror Fest and Mutants Of The Monster Festival. See all confirmed dates below.  

New creative teams. New series. New directions. New beginnings. It all kicks off this June with DEADPOOL #1! Deadpool’s gone through A LOT these past few years, and while he’s accomplished a lot, the merc with the mouth may have taken his eye off his mercenary business for a bit too long,” said series editor Jake Thomas. “So how does a soldier for hire get business back up and running? The only way Deadpool knows how: Maximum effort, reasonable rates.”   “Skottie Young has one of the wildest, most unhinged creative minds I’ve ever worked with, and I mean that as the sincerest compliment I can muster,” Thomas continues. “His ideas for Wade are flying fast and furious, this book is going to be a non-stop... 

This June, The Sentry is returning to the Marvel Universe, along with writer Jeff Lemire (Moon Knight) and Kim Jacinto (Avengers: No Surrender) in an all-new story!  

New series. New directions. New beginnings. It all kicks off this July with THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL #1!“LIFE presents the origins of Carol Danvers and Captain Marvel in one place, and in a way we haven’t seen before,” said SVP and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort. “Margie’s pulled together all of the strands of Carol’s backstory to craft a tale that will no doubt become a seminal story about the character, and set her in place for her role in AVENGERS and elsewhere throughout the Marvel Universe.”  

This April, the most exciting X-MEN GOLD arc yet launches with ‘Til Death Do Us Part – culminating in the wedding of Kitty Pryde and Colossus! But wedding planning takes a backseat as the X-Men fall under attack, with Colossus being the ultimate target, and that’s just the start of troubles to come.  

Ghost need no introduction. As one of the biggest rock/metal/Scooby Doo soundtrack bands to reach popularity in recent memory, the band have finally gotten to the point where they are able to go out and do shows on their own. With the cycle for their last album, Meliora, being up, the band seem to be gearing up for the next run of tour dates with the following announced.  

This June/July, The Black Dahlia Murder and Whitechapel will embark on a co-headlining USA tour, featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse, Aversions Crown, and Shadow Of Intent as support. The Black Dahlia Murder will be performing their new album, Nightbringers, front to back and more on this trek, while Whitechapel will be playing their classic This Is Exile in its entirety, to celebrate the record’s 10-year anniversary – making this one show not to be missed!