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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 2d

Comic book publisher Humanoids Corporation, the American arm of the renowned French comic book publisher Les Humanoïdes Associés, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US, renaming itself the HC Wind Down Corporation. #humanoids #bankruptcy #metalhurlant #diamondcomicdistributors

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 4d

For the first time ever Something is Killing the Children from BOOM! Studios is stepping into the DC Universe. The monster-hunting world is uniting with DC’s Swamp Thing in a one-shot special, Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children. #boomstudios #dccomics #swampthing #somethingiskillingthechildren

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 5d

When the diabolical Demona uses a magic mirror to recruit Morgana Macawber to her cause of mass destruction, Darkwing Duck and Launchpad McQuack board the Thunderquack — over to Manhattan were they’ll quickly cross paths with Goliath and Elisa. #gargolyes #darkwingduck #dynamiteentertainment

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 9d

BOOM! Studios has acquired the comic book rights for Jem and the Holograms, the animated 1985 tv show. The publisher will release a new series in 2026, as well as reprints of the previous comics. You can pre-order through Kickstarter in November. #boomstudios #jemandtheholograms #hasbro #kickstarter

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 10d

Superhero Fatigue? Read, Firepower. The one who wields the fire power is destined to save the world, but Owen Johnson has turned his back on that life. He only wants to spend time with his family and live his life, but unseen forces are at work to make that impossible. #imagecomics #firepower

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 13d

Marvel Comics has announced Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman’s villainous alter-ego, Malice, Mistress of Hate, is making a comeback in December’s Fantastic Four #6. The new arc titled “The Invincible Woman,” will see the First Family encounter a variant of Sue who succumbed to her demons. #marvelcomics

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 16d

AEW (All Elite Wrestling) has announced DC x AEW, a two-issue crossover event with DC Comics, by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer. The book, which will see DC and AEW’s most prominent headliners team up to “recover the Big Galactic Belt and prevent a cosmic catastrophe. #aew #dccomics #dcxaew #comics

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 17d

Superhero Fatigue? Read, 'Dark Ride" - Devil Land has been the world's premiere horror-themed amusement park for over 50 years, but when lifelong fan Owen Seasons begins his first day on the job he will discover the true horrors happening behind the scenes. #imagecomics #darkride #superherofatigue

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 18d

Dynamite has announced details for The Terminator: Santa Claus is Coming to Town, a Terminator Christmas special available this December. Looks like Robot Santa from Futurama has some competition this year!

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 19d

Marvel has announced that Knull, God of Symbiotes and Lord of the Abyss, will be headlining his first-ever solo series in January. The five-issue limited series will be written by current Venom scribe Al Ewing along with rising star Tom Waltz. #marvelcomics #knull #venom #godofsymbiotes #symbiotes

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 20d

Vault Comics has announced the return of its beloved Barbaric series, entitled The Long Death, the fifth series arc brings back co-creators Michael Moreci and artist Nathan Gooden. Barbaric: The Long Death #1 will hit shelves this winter, kicking off the new chapter in the ongoing saga. #vaultcomics

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 23d

In Wrestle Heist, a former pro wrestler—who has a brush with death thanks to a crooked promoter—assembles a crew of fellow wrestlers he’s screwed over... to rob him blind during the biggest wrestling event of the year. #wrestleheist #imagecomics #kylestarks

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 24d

Superhero Fatigue? Read, 'Birthright' For the Rhodes family, losing their son was the most devastating thing that could've ever occurred... but it couldn't prepare them for what happened when he returned. #imagecomics #birthright #joshuawilliamson #andreibressan #terrenos

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · 27d

Writer and Image Comics CEO Marc Silvestri will return to the series he created in 1996, The Darkness, with plans for what he terms "an explosive new era" in the saga of cursed hitman Jackie Estacado. #topcowcomics #imagecomics #thedarkness #marcsilvestri #jackieestacado #hitman

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 18

Superhero fatigue? Read - 'Eight Billion Genies' If you had one wish... what would you wish for? Now, what if everyone else had one wish too? At exactly the same moment, everyone on earth gets a genie and one wish. All hell breaks loose, in a very entertaining way #imagecomics #eightbilliongenies

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 17

Dark Horse Comics announced new miniseries, Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast, co-written by Mike Mignola. The title character is the descendant of the privateer El Bogavante, who first appeared in the 2014 series Lobster Johnson: Get the Lobster. #darkhorsecomics #lobsterjohnson #hellboyuniverse

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 16

DC Comics cancelled Red Hood due to social media comments by writer Gretchen Felker-Martin. The cancellation came after comments that Felker-Martin, who is transgender, posted on Bluesky after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. #dccomics #cancelled #redhood #social media #bekind

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 15

Diamond’s Previews #445, October for December releases, is the last issue. The catalog has been digital-only since June, when Diamond discontinued the print version. Since the bankruptcy and ensuing proceedings, however, most publishers have pulled out. #diamond #previews #digitalonly #bankruptcy

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 11

Superhero Fatigue? Read, 'Do A Powerbomb' - Lona Steelrose wants to be a pro wrestler, but she's living under the shadow of her mother. Everything changes when a wrestling-obsessed necromancer asks her to join the grandest pro wrestling tournament of all time. #imagecomics #doapowerbomb

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 9

I know it's been a while but, WE. ARE. BACK. New podcast available tomorrow, emphasizing the camaraderie and shared love for comic books, gaming, and all things geeky and reflecting on the journey and the lasting impact of those geeky pursuits. Give her a listen. #thedirectedition #iamanerd #podcast

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Spawn Universe will expand in October with the six-issue limited series Spawn: The Dark Ages, which will be written, inked, and colored by Liam Sharp. The series is set in the 5th century and centers on Erlking Ulegrave, and the Devil’s Spawn. #imagecomics #spawn #spawnuniverse #devilsspawn

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 3

Superhero Fatigue? Read, 'Metal Society' - In an inverted future, evolved robots have resurrected humans for manual labor. A cultural clash breaks out, a human fighter and a displaced robot will square off to determine once and for all who reigns supreme: man or machine. #imagecomics #metalsociety

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 29

Get your first look at Battle Beast #5 from Skybound and Image Comics, written by Robert Kirkman with art by Ryan Ottley. Battle Beast #5 Official Synopsis: DISCOVER THE SECRET ORIGIN OF PRINCE SALAKA! And has Battle Beast FINALLY met a worthy challenge? #imagecomics #invincibleuniverse #battlebeast

I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 28

Wiccan, the son of the Scarlet Witch, will star in his first solo series. Wiccan: Witches’ Road, a five-part limited series by writer Wyatt Kennedy and artist Andy Pereira, will follow Wiccan as he makes a dangerous journey in order to save his husband Hulkling #marvelcomics #wiccan #hulkling

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I Am A Nerd Podcast @iamanerdpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 27

Superhero Fatigue? Read, 'We Ride Titans'. Pacific Rim meets Shameless in this sci-fi kaiju action adventure, female-helmed thrill ride where one woman must keep the monsters in check – as well as her explosive family! #vaultcomics #weridetitans #kaiju #scifi #superherofatigue #pacificrim #comics