In August, Nick Spencer — the writer behind the critically acclaimed titles EXISTENCE, FORGETLESS and SHUDDERTOWN — will school readers in sci-fi, mystery, and teen angst with MORNING GLORIES, an all new series published by Image Comics.  

As Steve Rogers takes control of the Marvel Universe and ushers in the Heroic Age, the former Captain America faces deadly threats from his past in Steve Rogers: Super Soldier #1 (of 4)! Beginning in July, Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker and superstar artist Dale Eaglesham team up to bring fans the sequel to the chart-topping Captain America: Reborn.  

Glenn Danzig, at the forefront of the hardcore/dark metal movement for nearly three decades, announces a special nine-city concert trek that will kick off in Norfolk, VA on June 15. The dates, played to usher in the release of Deth Red Sabaoth (evilive/The End Records), Danzig’s first new studio album in six years, will feature long-time Danzig cohort, guitarist Tommy Victor (Prong, Ministry), drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) and former Samhaim bandmate, bassist Steve Zing.  

May 5 2010 Comic Book Review This week I went out to my local comic book shop – Blue Beetle Comics here in Barrie, Ontario – and I asked them to recommend me some comics that I normally don’t get.  I have been hooked on Green Lantern series of books from the “flagship” title to Corps, and Blackest night (now Brightest day).  

Dynamite Entertainment, under license from King Features syndicate, returns The Phantom to comic books this August with Alex Ross at the creative helm, Scott Beatty scripting and Eduardo Ferigato on art in the ongoing series.   

Marvel is proud to present your first look at Avengers Academy #1, from acclaimed creators Christos Gage and Mike McKone! The Heroic Age is here and the Avengers must train a new generation of heroes. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world–and potentially the entire Marvel Universe–upside down by the end of the issue? If you think this is just another teen hero book…the last page shocker will prove you wrong!  

Marvel Entertainment is proud to announce the Iron Man Central app for iPhone and iPod Touch, developed in partnership with Zumobi, is now available on iTunes! Suit up with the world’s most popular super hero in anticipation of Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 2 feature film, and learn everything about Iron Man with this totally free app!  

Marvel is proud to unveil your first look at Iron Man: SuperNova, Marvel’s all-ages Free Comic Book Day (May 1st) special from fan favorite creators Paul Tobin and Craig Rousseau, with a cover by superstar artist Ed McGuinness! Iron Man and Nova must team up to defeat the Red Ghost, but can the armored billionaire and hot-headed, cosmic-powered teen find a way to save the day together? And, don’t forget, Iron Man: SuperNova is totally free this Saturday in celebration of Free Comic Book Day at your local comic retailer! “Marvel has always been committed to providing the highest quality all-ages material on Free Comic Book Day,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice President of Sales & Circulation. “We appreciate... 

JANE WIEDLIN (The Go-Go’s) and BILL MORRISON (Bongo Comics) blast off this July with the out-of-this-world space adventure LADY ROBOTIKA from Shadowline and Image Comics. Scribes Wiedlin and Morrison get an assist by TONE RODRIGUEZ (Shadowhawk), who works with Morrison on the art.    

At last weekend’s C2E2 convention, Dark Horse Comics announced that it would continue telling the epic tale of Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Cimmerian with the return of legendary writer Roy Thomas. Thomas introduced the comic-reading public to Conan in 1970, when he began the highly successful Conan the Barbarian for Marvel Comics, a title he wrote for ten years.  

The Man in Black has laid ruin everything Roland Deschain holds dear and this May, the Lone Gunslinger embarks on an all-new quest to avenge his fallen gunslingers in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Journey Begins #1. Now’s your chance to jump onboard the acclaimed Dark Tower series with this new blockbuster series!  

Stargate’s popular character, Daniel Jackson, will be featured in his own comic book in June, 2010!  Daniel Jackson was first introduced in the 1994 film Stargate, and was originally played by James Spader.