10 Worst Comic Book Animated Series of All Time

What's fair is fair - after celebrating the best of the best, we look at some of the more unfortunate comic book cartoons

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 - Sui Ishida

Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 Sui Ishida Genre: Other Price: $8.99 Publish Date: March 17, 2015 Publisher: VIZ Media Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she’s only interested in his body—eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own.

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Justice League Vol. 2: Outbreak - Bryan Hitch, Neil Edwards, Jesús Merino, Tom Derenick & Matthew Clark

Justice League Vol. 2: Outbreak Bryan Hitch, Neil Edwards, Jesús Merino, Tom Derenick & Matthew Clark Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $12.99 Publish Date: May 2, 2017 Publisher: DC Comics Seller: DC Comics

A part of DC Universe: Rebirth! Spinning directly out of the events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, a new day dawns for the Justice League as they welcome a slew of new members into their ranks. The question remains though, can the world's greatest superheroes trust these new recruits? And will the members of League be able to come together against an ancient evil that threatens to reclaim not just the world, but the entire universe! Masterful storytelling, epic action, and unbelievable art come together in JUSTICE LEAGUE from best-selling comic book writer Bryan Hitch (JLA) and superstar artist Tony S. Daniel (BATMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS). Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #6-11. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world's greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present, and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.

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MATT TRAKKER Explores Origin of V.E.N.O.M. in M.A.S.K. #6 Preview

And runs across Dr. MindBender.

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BOBBY DRAKE Tries to Keep His Cool Around His Younger Self in ICEMAN #1

Check out a preview of ICEMAN #1 from Marvel Comics.

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UPDATE: GEORGE PÉREZ Cancels 2017 Con Appearances to Focus on Health

The iconic cartoonist will focus on his recovery from a heart attack for the rest of the year.

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DC Preview: Worlds Collide in JUSTICE LEAGUE/POWER RANGERS #4

The Justice League tries to help the Power Rangers get home in next week's penultimate issue to the penultimate isse of Justice League/Power Rangers.

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The Lazarus Contract: Reading the Fine Print

The Lazarus Contract: Reading the Fine Print

If you’re anything like me, “The Lazarus Contract” represents a moment you’ve been waiting for since basically the very start of Rebirth.

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What We Know – Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

By: Jaclyn Cascio (@jaclynator)

The Captain Underpants series has been high on the list of most banned books in America for some time, even topping the list in 2012. If you enjoyed a childhood in the 90s or early millennium, you probably enjoyed at least one of the comic novels openly (or at your school’s library where your parents wouldn’t find out). This summer, the controversial underwear-clad superhero is making his way to theaters, and parents may not be able to keep the kids away! Here’s a brief (haha!) overview of what we know so far about Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie!

The first book, starring the dim-witted hero and 4th graders George and Harold, came out in 1997, and author Dav Pilkey never looked back! With 70 million copies sold worldwide (50 million alone in the U.S.), the series has been a hit with children for 20 years. And DreamWorks Animation knew they wanted Captain Underpants from the start, pursuing the film rights since the first of the series was released. Pilkey was reluctant until he saw their expert handling of book-based film How to Train Your Dragon in 2010. In October 2011, DreamWorks Animation finally acquired the rights. Two years later, the studio announced that Rob Letterman would direct the film with Nicholas Stoller (Storks) penning the script. Letterman eventually left the project, but David Soren (Turbo) stepped in to take the director’s chair. The cast of the film was announced in January 2014 and by June of the same year, a release date in January 2017 was projected (later changed to a summer release, most likely to cater to young viewers free from the shackles of school for their break).

The film has quite the representation, with production companies DreamWorks Animation and Scholastic Entertainment behind the movie with distribution by 20th Century Fox. After a restructuring of DreamWorks in 2015, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie was the first DreamWorks projects to be outsourced to a non-DreamWorks studio. Canada-based studio Mikros Image (in Montreal) got the project, producing the film for a fraction of the cost (but it still looks fantastic and true to the source material)!

Produced by Mireille Soria and Mark Swift, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is a bit of an origin story, the beginning of the adventures of the hero and his creators. The PG-rated film follows two elementary school pranksters, George Beard (Kevin Hart) and Harold Hutchins (Thomas Middleditch), as they get into major shenanigans at Jerome Horowitz Elementary School. The two boys write and illustrate their own comic book stories. After major trouble at school with grumpy principal, Mr. Benny Krupp (Ed Helms), the only way out is to hypnotize Mr. Krupp and make him believe he is their dim-witted comic creation, Captain Underpants. With their hero, the boys set out to stop the villainous plans of Professor Poopypants (Nick Kroll) with his Turbo Toilet 2000 and snitch Melvin Sneedly (Jordan Peele).

Actually, just watch the trailer for yourself. You’ll get a pretty accurate idea of what to expect from the movie, as well as some free laughs while you wait for its release!



If you’ve got kids, or just want a trip down memory lane, you can see Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie on June 2, 2017, in 2D and 3D. With great comedic voices like Helms, Hart, and Peele, along with a villain who became a mad scientist because he was made fun of for his name, you won’t be flushing your money buying tickets. Because who doesn’t love some good old-fashioned toilet humor?

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Injustice: Gods Among Us #6 - Tom Taylor & Mike S. Miller

Injustice: Gods Among Us #6 Tom Taylor & Mike S. Miller Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $0.99 Publish Date: February 19, 2013 Publisher: DC Comics Seller: DC Comics

Still reeling from the destruction of Metropolis, news from a war-torn country creates a tipping point for the Man of Steel. He decides it’s time for him to take a more proactive role in stopping man’s inhumanity to man. But does the sudden appearance of Wonder Woman mean he’s created a new enemy or converted an ally to his cause?

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KING, GERARDS Unite For SWAMP THING Story In BATMAN #23

The SHERIFF OF BABYLON team brings SWAMP THING to Gotham City.

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DC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES MISTER MIRACLE

DC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES MISTER MIRACLE

Praise for
MISTER MIRACLE

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Injustice: Gods Among Us #3 - Tom Taylor & Mike S. Miller

Injustice: Gods Among Us #3 Tom Taylor & Mike S. Miller Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $0.99 Publish Date: January 29, 2013 Publisher: DC Comics Seller: DC Comics

Superman battles one of his most deadly foes while an innocent life is in danger. Tragic events are about to unfold that will change the course of history for the heroes of the DC Universe. It all kicks into high gear here!

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Injustice: Gods Among Us #4 - Tom Taylor & S. Mike Miller

Injustice: Gods Among Us #4 Tom Taylor & S. Mike Miller Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $0.99 Publish Date: February 5, 2013 Publisher: DC Comics Seller: DC Comics

In the wake of the unspeakable tragedy he unwittingly helped to trigger, Superman faces his greatest loss and his most challenging moral decision ever. Everything is about to pivot on the choice he makes; it could change the course of the world—and the lives of all the super heroes—forever. 

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Injustice: Gods Among Us #5 - Tom Taylor & Bruno Redondo

Injustice: Gods Among Us #5 Tom Taylor & Bruno Redondo Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $0.99 Publish Date: February 12, 2013 Publisher: DC Comics Seller: DC Comics

Green Arrow is featured in a solo adventure. Fearful of Superman’s vengeance, the archer is put in charge of protecting the Joker’s crazed accomplice, Harley Quinn. Finding somewhere to hide Harley isn’t the challenge—keeping his sanity during prolonged contact with her is. But who will be the first one to drive the other crazy?

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Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 1 - Gene Luen Yang & Various Artists

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 1 Gene Luen Yang & Various Artists Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $7.99 Publish Date: March 19, 2013 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

For years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question—what happened to Fire Lord Zuko's mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko enlists the aid of Team Avatar—and the most unlikely ally of all—to help uncover the biggest secret of his life. * This is the perfect companion to The Legend of Korra ! * The official continuation of Airbender from its creators!

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DARK HORSE's MIGNOLAVERSE August 2017 Solicitations

Hellboy, BPRD, Lobster Johnson, and more.

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Attack on Titan Volume 12 - Hajime Isayama

Attack on Titan Volume 12 Hajime Isayama Genre: Boys Price: $7.99 Publish Date: August 11, 2015 Publisher: Kodansha Advanced Media LLC Seller: Kodansha Advanced Media LLC

THE CHASE IS ON! Erwin and the Survey Corps desperately mount a rescue operation to take Eren back from the Colossus Titan and Armored Titan. But without the numbers to form up properly outside the walls, how can the humans catch up before they're all slaughtered? Just whose side is Ymir on? And will Eren ever see his friends again? PRAISE FOR THE HIT ANIME "A visceral and fantastically intense action/horror story." - Anime News Network ? "Japan's equivalent of The Walking Dead." - io9

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G.I. Joe Creator Stanley Weston Passes Away at 84

By: Michaela Bush

Stanley Weston, G.I. Joe creator and licensing pioneer, passed away on May 1st at the age of 84. According to his daughter, Cindy, his death resulted from surgery complications.

Weston filled a large demand with the idea of G.I. Joe action figures, and almost anyone today would still recognize the brand, now as a collectible. They were hugely popular, raking in millions of dollars for Hasbro. Marvel Comics even released a comic series – and then later a TV show – titled G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. However, Weston’s 1963 invention of the male action figures and dolls (inspired by the Barbie doll) was largely credited to Don Levine. Weston’s attempts to revert credit for the creation of G.I. Joe back to himself weren’t resolved until 2016.

A true renaissance man, Weston not only conceived the idea of G.I. Joe figures, he also worked for Marvel Comics as a licensing agent, was a veteran of the Korean War, and also started the company Leisure Concepts. This company represented stars, one of whom was Farrah Fawcett. Additionally, he was the co-founder of the TV programming company ACTV and was a writer and photographer. He was an artist and worked on several covers for wrestling magazine The Ring. As someone very much interested in wrestling, many of his articles and magazines focused on such. To top it all off, he also dabbled in publication.

For his work in the licensing business, Weston was among the first inducted into the Licensing Industry Hall of Fame, even before Walt Disney and George Lucas.

Weston is survived by three children, five grandchildren, and his brother Jay. Jay stated in a 2012 Huffington Post article that, “Stan once told me a story, about how he was introduced at a convention as ‘The Father of G.I. Joe,’ and a young boy came up to him and said, ‘Thank you. Joe made me a better student and a better boy.’ That’s probably worth more in the realm of heaven than any royalty.”

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