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News:Before we dive into the interview we recap the biggest news of the week. We start with DC Comics who is launching a new era with ‘Infinite Frontier’ in March 2021. They also revealed a ton of creative teams and new titles like Phillip Kennedy Johnson taking over Superman and Action Comics, Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo tapped for Nightwing March 2021, a new 64-page monthly anthology Batman: Urban Legends is on the way as well as the announcement of Superman: Red & Blue. In indie comic news, Archie Comics announced Mighty Crusaders by Rob Liefeld, a new limited horror series is on the way at BOOM! with Grant Morrison co-writing, and Vault Comics teased creative teams for 2021 all week long.In Marvel Comics news, Mariko Tamaki and Gurihiru team up for ‘Thor & Loki: Double Trouble’ this March, Marvel is kicking off ‘Silk’ solo-series in March 2021, Marvel taps Daniel Warren Johnson for ‘Beta Ray Bill’ series in 2021, and Steve Orlando is set for Man-Thing.Our Top Books of the WeekDave:                              Black Cat (2020) #1 (W: Jed MacKay, A: C.F. Villa, Nina Vakueya)New Mutants #14 (W: Vita Ayala, A: Rod Reis)Forrest:King in Black: Immortal Hulk (W: Al Ewing, A: Aaron Kuder)Wolverine: Black, White, and Blood #2 (Various)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: King-Size Conan #1 (Various)Forrest: King-Size Conan #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Department of Truth #4 (Tradd Moore)Forrest: King In Black #2 (Ryan Stegman)Segment: Interview Zac Thompson talks about I Breathed a BodyRelease date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  FOC December 28, 2020Artist: Andy MacDonaldOff Topic Top Shelf: Memories of a Murder, Zardoz, Ishtar

NEWSBecky Cloonan taking over Wonder Woman, Mariko Tamaki on Detective Comics (only second woman to write this series ever)X-Men Monday news!X-Corp is def backNightcrawler and Storm getting more focusHellfire Gala...Si Spurrier?Marvel Comics launching all-new ‘Alien’ stories March 2021Karmen set for release this March from ImageJames Harren and Dave Stewart are going ‘Ultramega’ for Image Comics March 2021Bequest from AfterShock on the wayImage Comics launching new series ‘Hell to Pay’ live via TwitchRob Liefeld is back at Marvel with Deadpool 30th anniversary coversBad Idea asks customers not to share unsanctioned preview booksOur Top Books of the WeekDave:                              Batman: Black & White (2020) #1 (Various)Home Sick Pilots #1 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Forrest:Home Sick Pilots #1 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Second Coming: Only Begotten Son #1 (W: Mark Russell, A: Richard Pace, Leonard Kirk)Forrest: King In Black: Immortal Hulk #1 (W: Ewing, A: Aaron Kuder)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Cat #1 (Pepe Larraz)Forrest: King In Black: Immortal Hulk #1 (Aaron Kuder)Segment Interview: Steve Foxe - Writer of Cheat(er) Code, editor of The Department of Truth, Razorblades, Night Train short TKOOff Topic Top Shelf: What has Foxe been enjoying that's not comic book related? Clown In A Cornfield - PS5 Miles Morales

NEWSMarvel’s Marvel Made Chris Claremont bundle reaches goal for production, adds new Wolverine story from Frank Miller eraMarvel pushes X-Men spinoff Children of the Atom back an additional two months"I Got Screwed" – Alex Ross On DC Comics and Kingdom ComeSurprise! DC is hiring for three big executive positionsRam V + Swamp Thing = yesMarvel and Spider-Man lead Diamond’s November sales chartsSpider-Woman nominated for best comic at 2020 Dragon Awards WinnersX-Men Monday - Hickman - Be there, or be squareX of Swords Wrap up SegmentDid the event work?Could the event have been sharper/better/tighter?Dave asks Forrest:What does X of Swords taste like?What would an X of Swords sequel look like?"Marvel is launching a new event X of [BLANK]!"Our Top Books of the WeekDave:                              Hellions #7 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Stephen Segovia)Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Filipe Andrade)Forrest:Redfork (W: Alex Paknadel, A: Nil Vendrell, C: Giula Brusco)Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Filipe Andrade)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: S.W.O.R.D. #1 (W: Al Ewing, A: Valerio Schiti)Forrest: Home Sick Pilots #1 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wonder Woman #768 (Adam Hughes Variant)Forrest: Norse Mythology #3 (P. Craig Russell) Alex Paknadel interview

NEWSComiXology offers huge savings on Dawn of X and Marvel eventsMarvel giving away Venom and Absolute Carnage for freeDC Comics offers free ‘DC Future State’ magazine ahead of January 2021 releaseDigital-first Challenge of the Super Sons is on the waySi Spurrier announces X-Men’s next story ‘Reign of X’ coming December 2020Greg Capullo returns to ‘Spawn’ with new variant covers over 4 issuesDark Horse announces 'Hellboy Universe: The Secret Histories' for June 2021Marvel permanently cancels 4 COVID-delayed booksBuyers guide SegmentWhat is in the Dave Buyers Guide?Apple Watch - latest and greatestCadence Comic Art/Felix Comics ArtUnder desk footrestFRENCH PRESSAction figure shelves, need more!Spider-Man PS4, Left 4 Dead!!What is in the Forrest Buyers Guide?Blue Yeti Nano microphoneMechanical keyboard - mine is a Razer Cyona ChromaLaptop/monitor riserPurple seat cushionsRed bull and champagneVenom Fortnite skin2020 buyers guide for comics fansHox/Pox Hardcover and DOX tradesMany great DC omnibus’ came out this year for the first time!Swamp Thing Alan Moore (vol. 1 and 2)Swamp Thing by Nancy A. Collins OmnibusBatman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol. 3Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 1Batman: The Rise and Fall of the Batmen Omnibus (coming December James Tynion IV)Immortal Hulk OmnibusTKO Presents waves 1 - 3 - Use AIPT20 for a 20% discount!Marvel Treasury Editions - Silver Surfer Black, History of the Marvel UniverseBCW comic book binsCadence Comic Art/Felix Comics Art - original art purchasesMafex Dark Knight toys, MacFarlane DC Toyz coming in fast and hotGive to Binc FoundationOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Cheat(er) Code (W: Steve Foxe, A: Daz)The Witcher: Fading Memories #1 (W: Bartosz Sztybor, A: Amad Mir, Hamid Sheykh)Forrest:Venom: First Host (W: Mike Costa, Mark Bagley)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Kill a Man (W: Steve Orlando, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, A: Alec Morgan)Forrest: Alien Original Screenplay HC (W: Cristiano Seixas, A: Guilherme Balbi)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Widow #4 (Marco Checchetto)Forrest: Daredevil #25 (Marco Checchetto)Things we are thankful for

NEWSDan Slott’s Fantastic Four retcon generates considerable poor reactions, public commentsRobert Kirkman releases original Walking Dead pitch and proposalChris Claremont does Reddit AMA, tells Magik superfan that their tattoo is weird and that the character is fundamentally evilMarvel Solicits are in for Feb 2021Marvel’s Voices: Legacy #1 coming in FebruaryAvengers Mech coming tooBlack Panther returns in FebruaryMarvel unlists W.E.B of Spider-ManBlack Hammer: Visions coming Feb 2021Dark Horse launching Fear Case Feb 2021Marvel Entertainment launching podcasts exclusive to SiriusXM today through 2021Image Comics to launch new superhero series ‘Radiant Black’ February 2021Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Frank: At Home On The Farm #1 (W: Jordan Thomas, A: Clark Bint)Forrest:Venom: Planet of the Symbiotes (1995, David Micheline)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (W: John Ridley, A: Andrea Cucchi Giuseppe Camuncoli)Forrest: Department of Truth #3 (W: Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Department of Truth #3 (Trevor Henderson)Forrest: The Witcher: Fading Memories #1 (Evan Cagle, Jeremy Wilson)Segment: Interview: Steve Orlando talks his new series The Pull from TKO Studios.

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NEWSMarvel Comics publisher John Nee reportedly let goScout Comics announces ‘Henchgirl’ set for live-action TV seriesX-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White hints 2004 comic ‘District X’ and Mr. M tie into ‘X of Swords’Marvel announcing King in Black tie-in one-shots this week (Wiccan&Hulking, Cap)Newsarama has a scoop on Future StateAnd moreArt thief steals from John Buscema’s daughter Dianne Buscema-GerogianisOur Top Books of the WeekDave: Marauders #14 (W: Gerry Duggan, A: Stefano Caselli)The Dreaming: Waking Hours #4 (W: G. Willow Wilson, A: Nick Robles)Forrest:That Texas Blood #5 (W: Chris Condon, A: Jacob Phillips)Wolverine: Black, White, Blood #1 (Various)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: American Vampire: 1976 #2 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Rafael Albuquerque)Forrest: Warhammer 40k: Marneus Calgar 2 (W: Gillen, A: Jacen Burrows)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #52 (Veregge Spider-Man Cover)Forrest: Warhammer 40k: Marneus Calgar #2 (James Stokoe)Segment: Interview - Ryan Parrot who is writing Mighty Morphin (Out this week) and Power Rangers (out next week!)Off Topic Top Shelf: Dead by Daylight - Slow cooker meals

NEWSTwo Black former DC Comics editors describe the career obstacles they faced. AIPT had a feature on this subject‘Magic Tree House’ series to be adapted into graphic novels starting May 2021Marvel unveils new Chris Claremont bundleMarvel drops King in Black trailerMercy getting a graphic novel spin-offSnow Angels for 2021Wynd returning in May 2021Shadowman for April 2021Image Comics reveals ‘The Strange Talent of Luther Strode’ getting feature filmNew Sales Data Reveals How COVID-19 Impacted The Comics IndustryOur Top Books of the WeekDave: Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #1 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Tyler Crook)The Department of Truth #2 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)Forrest:The Department of Truth #2 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Origins (W: Clay McLeod Chapman, A: Jakub Rebelka)Forrest: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Vol 1 (Sumito Oowara)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Crossover #1 (Dave Stewart & Geoff Shaw)Forrest: Wolverine: Black, White, Blood #1 (Adam Kubert)Segment: Interview - Tim Seeley on Bloodshot, the Nov 18th release of BLOODSHOT BOOK THREE TPB, Hack/Slash, and more.Off Topic Top Shelf: Sergio Leon Westerns

NEWSMarvel Solicitations!Immortal Hulk: Flatline is hereAlien variantsStar Wars High RepublicNon-Stop Spidey and W.E.B expand the lineMs. Marvel ending in JanuaryBrett Booth returns to X-Men comics with some controversy Razorblades #2 drops, gets subscription optionsMarvel Unlimited titles now available 3 months after printDC ships solely through Lunar, requires $500 monthly minimum orderDC and shipping newsSeven to Eternity ending with last arcInvisible Kingdom’s final arc coming in MaySurprise! Runaways returns next weekAdobe’s ComicBlast promises to “disrupt” how comics are created, seems generally evilOur Top Books of the WeekDave: X-Men #13 (W: Jonathan Hickman, A: Mahmud A. Asrar)Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #5 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Tonci Zonjic)Forrest:X-Men #13 (W: Hickman, A: Asrar)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Giga #1 (W: Alex Paknadel, A: John Lê)Forrest: The Department of Truth #2 (W: Tynion, A: Simmonds)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Amazing Spider-Man #51 (Patrick Gleason Colors: Delgado)Forrest: Spider-Man Noir #5 (Dave Rapoza)Segment: Our top 3 Horror comics for Halloween of all time?Forrest: Retro Alien comics, Harrow County, Saga of the Swamp ThingDave: The Dark & Bloody, PTSD Radio, PlungeOff Topic Top Shelf: Forrest - Minecraft

NEWSDC Future State revealedKing in Black reveals:Spurrier joins King in Back!Planet of the Symbiotes revealedGwenom vs. Carnage comingThunderbolts by Rosenberg and MORE!Kodansha Comics releasing chapters same day as in Japan to American audiencesW. Maxwell Prince coming at us with Haha in January 2021Dark Horse announces ‘Crimson Flower’ #1 for January 20, 2021Crossover Is The Biggest Image Comics Launch Since Danger GirlStormbreakers variants on the wayYou can preorder TKO’s 3rd wave...now!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:The Magic Fish (Trung Le Nguyen)Swamp Thing: Twin Branches (W: Maggie Stiefvater, A: Morgan Beem)Forrest:Hellions #5 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Carmen Carnero)Warhammer 40k: Marneus Calgar #1 (W: Gillen, A: Jacen Burrows)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Catwoman #26 (W: Ram V, A: Fernando Blanco)Forrest: Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #5 (W: Lemire, A: Tonci Zonjic)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Spider-Woman #5 (Skottie Young)Forrest: Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #5 (Zonjic)Off Topic Top Shelf: Forrest - Danhausen