Alex Zalben
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Talked to the legendary Rick Veitch to get the behind the scenes story on what happened with his Swamp Thing run back in 88/89, and how it's finally getting published this year after many, many scuttled attempts:
After nearly forty years, Rick Veitch's run on Swamp Thing will finally be complete with DC Comics' four issue Swamp Thing 1989.
Comic Book Club Bonus: Rick Veitch Goes Back To The ’80s For Swamp Thing 1989
After nearly forty years, Rick Veitch's run on Swamp Thing will finally be complete with DC Comics' four issue Swamp Thing 1989.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Talked to the legendary Rick Veitch to get the behind the scenes story on what happened with his Swamp Thing run back in 88/89, and how it's finally getting published this year after many, many scuttled attempts:
Dude regularly works for Disney, DreamWorks, Netflix and CN so speculate away. But this sucks no matter which studio is doing it, and gross to think some major movie this year is running with a plagiarized image from ChatGPT.
February 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Dude regularly works for Disney, DreamWorks, Netflix and CN so speculate away. But this sucks no matter which studio is doing it, and gross to think some major movie this year is running with a plagiarized image from ChatGPT.
Seeing the bad faith criticism of Starfleet Academy about how, if it's set in the 32nd Century, why are people looking like/acting like they do today, and I'm reminded of the time Steven Moffat explained why so many Doctor Who episodes are set on Earth. The answer? The show is produced on Earth.
February 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Seeing the bad faith criticism of Starfleet Academy about how, if it's set in the 32nd Century, why are people looking like/acting like they do today, and I'm reminded of the time Steven Moffat explained why so many Doctor Who episodes are set on Earth. The answer? The show is produced on Earth.
Joe Hill explains what happened the time he used AI once, why he'll never use it again, and why Stephen King isn't worried. Great story that distills everything wrong with AI in under two minutes: www.instagram.com/p/DUquP3XDNa...
February 13, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Joe Hill explains what happened the time he used AI once, why he'll never use it again, and why Stephen King isn't worried. Great story that distills everything wrong with AI in under two minutes: www.instagram.com/p/DUquP3XDNa...
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One Piece is now free online. Abrams has announced a new book from Derf Backderf. Vertigo's Bleeding Hearts gets a second printing.
Free One Piece, New Derf Backderf Book Announced, Bleeding Hearts Gets Second Printing | Comic Book Club News For February 13, 2026
One Piece is now free online. Abrams has announced a new book from Derf Backderf. Vertigo's Bleeding Hearts gets a second printing.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
One Piece is now free online. Abrams has announced a new book from Derf Backderf. Vertigo's Bleeding Hearts gets a second printing.
Not about the Rockford Files but this reminds me of my white whale video that has been lost to the depths of the internet (at least to me, I've spent far too much time trying to find it): a minute-long supercut of David Boreanaz saying the word "bones"
I think this is probably fine - Boreanaz is a reliable actor who can be situationally funny and has even played a (vampire) private eye before. But I think I’d be more excited if NBC had gone a little outside the box, as we were all talking about a month ago.
David Boreanaz to Star in NBC’s ‘Rockford Files’ Reboot
The former ‘SEAL Team,’ ‘Bones’ and ‘Angel’ star will take on a role first played by James Garner.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Not about the Rockford Files but this reminds me of my white whale video that has been lost to the depths of the internet (at least to me, I've spent far too much time trying to find it): a minute-long supercut of David Boreanaz saying the word "bones"
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🚨Journalism Job🚨 (on my team!) @propublica.org is looking for a creative, empathetic and ambitious Visuals Editor. This role will work closely with the art director and the rest of the visuals team to find compassionate, incisive and original approaches to story presentations. grnh.se/v3pi5tuq6us
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
🚨Journalism Job🚨 (on my team!) @propublica.org is looking for a creative, empathetic and ambitious Visuals Editor. This role will work closely with the art director and the rest of the visuals team to find compassionate, incisive and original approaches to story presentations. grnh.se/v3pi5tuq6us
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Tl;dr: while folks more intimate with the Kennedys will probably pick apart the details or outright hate it, when FX's Love Story focuses on the love story between JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette, it's intimate and engrossing comicbookclublive.com/2026/02/12/l...
'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' Review: A Sumptuous, Intimate Portrayal Of Doomed Love | Comic Book Club
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is coming to FX and Hulu. Read our review of the romance anthology from Ryan Murphy here.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Tl;dr: while folks more intimate with the Kennedys will probably pick apart the details or outright hate it, when FX's Love Story focuses on the love story between JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette, it's intimate and engrossing comicbookclublive.com/2026/02/12/l...
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The Russo Brothers have stated that the four trailers for Avengers: Doomsday are narrative information and that Doomsday has already begun. Cool?
Can The Russo Brothers Just Be Normal About ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ Please?
Maybe dial it back a little bit, I don't know.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The Russo Brothers have stated that the four trailers for Avengers: Doomsday are narrative information and that Doomsday has already begun. Cool?
Alternately, maybe they're movie trailers?
www.ign.com/articles/ave...
www.ign.com/articles/ave...
February 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Alternately, maybe they're movie trailers?
www.ign.com/articles/ave...
www.ign.com/articles/ave...
I somewhat question the wisdom of dropping every episode of the first live-action Spider-Man show since the 1970s all in one day? idk
We've got the first trailer for Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage, as well as a premiere date for the Spider-Man spinoff series.
‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer: Nicolas Cage Gets Plastered In First Footage From Prime Video’s Spider-Man Series
Plus. we finally have a release date.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I somewhat question the wisdom of dropping every episode of the first live-action Spider-Man show since the 1970s all in one day? idk
Tl;dr: while folks more intimate with the Kennedys will probably pick apart the details or outright hate it, when FX's Love Story focuses on the love story between JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette, it's intimate and engrossing comicbookclublive.com/2026/02/12/l...
'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' Review: A Sumptuous, Intimate Portrayal Of Doomed Love | Comic Book Club
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is coming to FX and Hulu. Read our review of the romance anthology from Ryan Murphy here.
comicbookclublive.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Tl;dr: while folks more intimate with the Kennedys will probably pick apart the details or outright hate it, when FX's Love Story focuses on the love story between JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette, it's intimate and engrossing comicbookclublive.com/2026/02/12/l...
They are putting children in concentration camps. Any elected official, republican, democrat or otherwise who does not take palpable steps to shut these camps down immediately is complicit. Call your reps.
Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
February 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
They are putting children in concentration camps. Any elected official, republican, democrat or otherwise who does not take palpable steps to shut these camps down immediately is complicit. Call your reps.
Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
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He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
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Nate Powell announces new graphic novel. Ultimate Endgame hit with delays. Abrams will rerelease a Marvel calendar from 1977.
Nate Powell Announces New Graphic Novel, Ultimate Endgame Delayed, Marvel Memory Calendar From 1977 To Get Rereleased | Comic Book Club News For February 12, 2026
Nate Powell announces new graphic novel. Ultimate Endgame hit with delays. Abrams will rerelease a Marvel calendar from 1977.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Nate Powell announces new graphic novel. Ultimate Endgame hit with delays. Abrams will rerelease a Marvel calendar from 1977.
If you need more motivation, Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism caused by rectal cancer. Colonoscopies aren't necessarily fun, but they are more fun than the other option.
Please honor James’ memory by getting screened for colorectal cancer. Make the call today if you are 45 or have a family history. Rates are surging among young people. Catching it early is the best way to survive it.
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www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
If you need more motivation, Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism caused by rectal cancer. Colonoscopies aren't necessarily fun, but they are more fun than the other option.
Kleenex To Stop Making Tissues
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Kleenex To Stop Making Tissues
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The ABCs of comics I think YOU should read: 🧵
Read through, and then quote-repost any letter with a book that starts with that letter that YOU think people should read!!! ❤️
Read through, and then quote-repost any letter with a book that starts with that letter that YOU think people should read!!! ❤️
February 11, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The ABCs of comics I think YOU should read: 🧵
Read through, and then quote-repost any letter with a book that starts with that letter that YOU think people should read!!! ❤️
Read through, and then quote-repost any letter with a book that starts with that letter that YOU think people should read!!! ❤️
One thing we'll need to reckon with if we ever get this country back is we can't go back to the status quo, because as you can plainly see on this (sort of terrible) infographic, Biden kept the same number of ICE employees around as Trump. That number needs to go down to zero.
February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
One thing we'll need to reckon with if we ever get this country back is we can't go back to the status quo, because as you can plainly see on this (sort of terrible) infographic, Biden kept the same number of ICE employees around as Trump. That number needs to go down to zero.
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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New covers from Superman / Spider-Man from DC Comics reveal the Jimmy Olsen and Carnage... Team-Up? Battle? You'll have to see to find out.
New ‘Superman / Spider-Man’ Variants Bring On A Jimmy Olsen / Carnage Team-Up
Jimmy Con Carnage is coming.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
New covers from Superman / Spider-Man from DC Comics reveal the Jimmy Olsen and Carnage... Team-Up? Battle? You'll have to see to find out.
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sorry i missed the virtual meeting on discord, liz. i got hit with the id verification that happens when the app detects youre young
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
sorry i missed the virtual meeting on discord, liz. i got hit with the id verification that happens when the app detects youre young
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Oni Press end Rick and Morty run after 100 issues. Gail Simone's She-Spawn gets a release date. Marvel to introduce Storm's daughter in May.
Oni Ends Rick And Morty, Gail Simone’s She-Spawn Gets A Release Date, Storm’s Daughter Arrives In May | Comic Book Club News For February 11, 2026
Oni Press end Rick and Morty run after 100 issues. Gail Simone's She-Spawn gets a release date. Marvel to introduce Storm's daughter in May.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Oni Press end Rick and Morty run after 100 issues. Gail Simone's She-Spawn gets a release date. Marvel to introduce Storm's daughter in May.
Great catching up with Matt Fraction to talk about Batman, the Sex Criminals TV series, and most importantly (to me, at least) that he's going to be writing the second arc of FML from Dark Horse, with David López continuing on art!
On this week's live show we're welcoming guest Matt Fraction to talk about his blockbuster run on DC's Batman!
Comic Book Club: Matt Fraction
On this week's live show we're welcoming guest Matt Fraction to talk about his blockbuster run on DC's Batman!
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February 11, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Great catching up with Matt Fraction to talk about Batman, the Sex Criminals TV series, and most importantly (to me, at least) that he's going to be writing the second arc of FML from Dark Horse, with David López continuing on art!