It has been one thrilling, eventful week in this new edition of This Week In The Nerd Fandom. Deadpool & Wolverine finally got its trailer, DC announced a new reprint of their DC and Marvel Crossover titles, and more!
Deadpool and Wolverine Finally Got A Trailer!
It may have been a three-peat at the Super Bowl for the Chiefs (more like the Super Swift Bowl, am I right?), but we finally got to see the return of Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in the new teaser for Deadpool and Wolverine. The TVA (Time Variance Authority) and Agent Paradox (Matthew Macfedyen) enlist Deadpool to do special work, sending him to various places, even suggesting that X-Men characters from the old Fox Films. The film is set to premiere in theaters on July 26.
DC To Publish Two Massive DC/Marvel Omnibuses in Summer 2024
It was something that we weren’t expecting, but it is fantastic news! DC announced that it would be publishing two new omnibuses that would be collecting the greatest comic book crossovers in history. DC Versus Marvel collects crossovers between the core DC and Marvel characters, from 1976’s Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man to 2000’s Batman/Daredevil. Included are stories from some of comics’ most revered talents, namely Dennis O’Neil, George Pérez, Dan Jurgens, Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson, J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Bagley, Gerry Conway, John Romita Jr., and more. DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age collects stories, first told in 1996, of the two superhero universes fused into a new Amalgam Universe, combining DC’s and Marvel’s heroes, villains, and mythologies. The result was a series of unforgettable one-shot comic books starring the likes of Dark Claw (Batman and Wolverine), Super Soldier (Superman and Captain America), Iron Lantern (Iron Man and Green Lantern), and many more! These stories, from creators such as Peter David, Dan Jurgens, Mark Waid, Dave Gibbons, Ron Marz, José Luis García-López, Gary Frank, Bill Sienkiewicz, Claudio Castellini, and more, represent one of the most fun and unlikely periods in comic book history, and now are available in one omnibus. Included in this volume are the historic DC Versus Marvel miniseries and its sequels.
Two years ago, Hero Initiative reprinted the iconic JLA/Avengers crossover by writer Kurt Busiek and Artist George Perez to honor George Perez and his work.
Martial Master Asumi Reaches Its End
Another great manga has met its end. In this year’s eleventh issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, Kawada’s MMA-themed manga Martial Master Asumi fought well in its final chapter, the third volume is set to be released on March 4, and the fourth and final volume will be shipped on May 2 with extra content included. You can still read the chapters on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app and Viz Media’s Shonen Jump app.
The Pro Heroes Gather Together Once More In The Latest MHA Season 7 Visual
The war against evil wages on as Pro Heroes Endeavor, Hawks, Best Jeanist, Edgeshot, Mirko, Eraserhead, and All Might have gathered together once more in the latest visual for My Hero Academia’s Seventh Season (which premieres on May 4!). To also celebrate the big premiere, a brand-new four-part special titled My Hero Academia: MEMORIES will premiere in April. The new special will highlight memorable moments throughout the series and show a sneak peek of the upcoming season, you can watch My Hero Academia on Crunchyroll. The fourth film is currently in production, but most likely we’ll learn more about both the new season and film at this year’s Anime Japan in March.
Also, be sure to check out the latest chapter of My Hero Academia as it makes its return to Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump on February 19, the manga took a brief hiatus due to the author’s sudden illness.
Stormking Comics’ Long Haul Prepares For A Grisly Debut
Move aside AC/DC, horror legends John Carpenter and Sandy King Carpenter’s Comic Book Publication, Storm King Comics are preparing to take readers on a murderous thrill ride on the Highway to Hell through their Dark & Twisted Imprint, Dark & Twisted: LONG HAUL. LONG HAUL is written by Cullen Bunn (“Uncanny X-Men,” “The Empty Man”) and Heath Amodio (“The Heathens”) with artwork by Andrea Mutti (pencils), Gigi Baldassini (inks) and Valerio Alloro (colors). It’s available February 21 through comics shops and direct sales, including on their website, and March 5 at retail.
When Sarah Blake went missing on her way to work, it was too much for her sickly father to handle. His passing, coupled with Sarah’s disappearance, left her older brothers Danny and Carl filled with rage and loss. With nothing and no one left to lose, the two men decide to spend whatever time they have left hunting down long-haul serial killers, uncovering the truth about Sarah, and taking the murderers out in a brutal fashion. During their mission for revenge, they learn about a convoy of sociopathic killers known only as The Nine. One of them stole Sarah from beside her broken-down car, and the Blake brothers must violently work their way through the Nine and their protectors until they come to the member who took her.
Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night Debuts on Crunchyroll
Sword Art Online fans, rejoice! The sequel to Sword Art Online Progressive is finally heading to Crunchyroll! Starting today at 5:00 pm PST, fans can now enjoy Sword Art Online -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night in both English Sub and Dub. It will be available for the following territories: the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Nordics, Latin America, and Europe (excluding Italian-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and Portuguese-speaking European countries). You can watch the series and other films now on Crunchyroll.
Hasbro Loses 1.6 Billion in Q4
I’m sure you have seen some of the clickbait headlines, HASBRO PAYS THE PRICE FOR GOING WOKE, DISNEY DOOMS HASBRO! But as many are aware, Hasbro has been in a slump in recent months. Now a new report from ICv2 has surfaced, and despite the positive contributions from Wizards of the Coast and the digital gaming segment. Entertainment showed a $1.11 billion loss as Hasbro completed its sale of eOne assets, took a loss, and wrote down the entertainment it kept. Consumer products, including toys and non-Hasbro games, lost $126 million. Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming showed a $103 million profit for the quarter, down about $1 million from Q4 2022.
Shout Factory! Licenses Toei’s Kamen Rider Geats
In a surprise announcement (and hints of a new rider joining the Tokushoutsu lineup during the Kamen Rider Marathon recently), Shout! Studios have licensed Kamen Rider Geats, the fourth Reiwa Era Kamen Rider series in Toei’s long-running Kamen Rider Franchise. Pre-orders are now available for the 8-disc set, with selected orders receiving a bonus 18×24 limited poster. The disc is set to ship shipping by April 23, 2024. Kamen Rider Geats is also streaming on all TokuSHOUTsu platforms.
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