COMIC BOOK Pull List: Batman, Sinestro, Skyman, Hulk, Sex Criminals and More

A solid day of comic book releases. Everything from the juggernaut sales leader of Batman to new offerings from Marvel and indies. Personally, I have several DC titles to pick up today but I'm curious about two indies.

THE WHITE SUITS #3 Review

Writer: Frank J. Barbiere Art: Toby Cypress (Dark Horse Comics)

Mob war erupts in Chinatown! In a desperate final gambit, New York’s criminal underworld and their Russian mercenaries draw the murderous White Suits into a deadly ambush, with ex-Suit Prizrak and FBI agent Sarah Anderson as hostages. With no way out but death, who will survive the “Kill Box”?

In the explosive third issue of The White Suits by Frank J. Barbiere and Toby Cypress from Dark Horse Comics the stuff hits the fan when Sarah and Prizrak are at the mercy of mercenaries and as bait for the Suits. 

Exclusive #Arrow Clip and Interviews with the Cast

One of the best things that DC Entertainment has done is provide fans with the DC All Access web channel. Since it is run by DC the weekly videos offer a lot of exclusive previews and behind-the-scenes looks from comics, movies, television and toys related to the DC universe. 

2014 Eisner Award Nominations Announced

Saga, Hawkeye, Pretty Deadly, The Wake, Rat Queens, among the nominees

It's that time of year again and that means the Oscars of the comic book industry is upon us. The 2014 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards nominations have been announced and some familiar names appear once again. It's no surprise to see Matt Fraction, Fiona Staples, Brian K. Vaughn, Hernandez Bros., Scott Snyder, among others nominated again this year. 

GAME OF THRONES Screenprint by Anthony Petrie Released

From Gallery 1988:

To celebrate the newest season of Game of Thrones, and this past week's episode (NO SPOILERS), we've just released a brand new Anthony Petrie screenprint on our website.

It's inspired by the recent happenings in Season 4 and is available to ship, or pick up immediately! 

How Gal Gadot Could Become Wonder Woman

Image via Facebook

As you may have heard, the Fast and Furious actress Gal Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel. The internet as is custom went ape-shit and amid the usual misogyny and vulgarities emerged two questions: Can she act and how will she ever look like the Amazon Princess we've known and loved for over 70 years?

GHOSTBUSTERS 30th ANNIVERSARY ART SHOW

Mike Mitchell 

From Gallery1988: 

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, Gallery1988 will begin it's most ambitious, and secretive, project ever. We have teamed up with Sony Pictures to pay tribute to one of the greatest movies of all-time, turning 30 this year: Ghostbusters.

PREVIEW: Rat Queens #6

Rat Queens #6 is out May 7th!

“THE FAR REACHING TENTACLES OF N’RYGOTH,” Part One A brand new booze-soaked arc of Rat Queens reveals a growing menace within the very walls of Palisade. And while Dee may have run from her past, the bloated, blood-feasting sky god N’rygoth never really lets his children stray too far. FIRST ISSUE OF A NEW STORY ARC! PERFECT JUMP-ON POINT!

Watch the 'Batman: Strange Days' Animated Short by Bruce Timm

As previewed here before, DC Entertainment has released the Bruce Timm short Batman: Strange Days that debuted last night on the Cartoon Network. The black and white video features Batman battling a giant and Dr. Hugo Strange on an island while trying to save their female hostage. Timm returns to the retro style that made his Batman: The Animated Series famous as part of the 75th anniversary of Batman's debut. Enjoy the video below:

Amazon.com Acquires Comixology

In some somewhat surprising news, giant online retailer Amazon.com has come to terms to acquire pioneering digital comics distributor Comixology. Terms of the deal were not released but this move broaden's Amazon's reach into the growing digital comics and graphic novels sales market beyond their own Kindle store. Many questions remain in regards to how this will affect the respective customers of each company and revenues to comic book creators. Comixology stated that they will retain their identity as a subsidiary to Amazon. The deal is still subject to many closing conditions and won't be final until mid-year. The official press release is below: