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Courtesy of Marvel Comics, here's an exclusive sneak peek at the interiors of the next issue of Fantastic Four. More »
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Courtesy of Marvel Comics, here's a sneak peek at the next issue of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Dustin Weaver's gonzo secret society miniseries S.H.I.E.L.D. The fourth issue of this miniseries delves deeper into the history of the Marvel Universe and sees real-life historical figures wielding bad attitudes and courting unfathomable cosmic powers. S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 hits stands December 14. That's Weaver's cover art above, and here's the issue synopsis: More »
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At least two things happened in the worlds of science and fiction last week: one was cool and the other was crap. More »
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What would happen if the Catholic Church sent a team of time-traveling mercenaries to 4th Century Rome with the aim of changing history to prevent the rise of any other religion? Find out in the new series Pax Romana from comic creator Jonathan Hickman, whose setup seems intended intended to get notice via controversy as much as for its story or unusual graphic style. Find out what's behind the attempt to outrage under the jump. More »
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