Informed Comic Book Speculation and Pop Culture News
Welcome to this weeks spec and drek. This is where we pick the winners each week we (or shall I say myself) think will be spec worthy, a great read or just cool looking art on the cover. I also dive into the pesky drek, the book you should probably avoid if you can or perhaps not invest so heavily into.
The trailer the for upcoming Netflix show based on the Mark Millar comic series, Jupiter’s Legacy, has been released online. Let us know what you think in the comments. Continue reading “Jupiter’s Legacy Netflix Trailer Released”
Netflix sent out their “Coming to Netflix” email yesterday with notification of the release date for the adaptation of Warrior Nun Areala.
Continue reading “Netflix Warrior Nun Areala Adaptation Releasing July 2, 2020”
Skullkickers.com had a site update yesterday stating that Skullkickers is in development for an animated series.
Continue reading “Jim Zub’s ‘Skullkickers’ Getting Adult Animated Series”
The third season of Stranger Things hit Netflix a few days ago. This trailer shows off the answer to the question, What if Stranger Things was a 1980’s Anime?
Continue reading “What If Stranger Things Was an 1980’s Anime?”
We shouldn’t just collect or flip books, we should also read them. A good story can make your purchase well worth the money spent if you ask me. After all, we buy books to read for entertainment right? Even if you can’t flip them, reading is just as rewarding.
Continue reading “Poyo’s Trade and Hardcover Picks of the Week”
Today, Netflix and Mark Millar announce their latest project created in-house, Space Bandits—a female led sci-fi story, described by Millar as a female Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid set in space with a massive and exciting cast of characters.
First Limited Legends Cover Illustrated by Howard Chaykin to Retail for Just 75 Cents, the Price of a Comic-Book When Millar Was a Teen
Every week, hundreds of new comic books hit the local shelves. Many of these are long ongoing titles while others come and go quickly, being mini-series or one shots.
Last fall we visited a bunch of the books and titles that had options or media deals that have not gone beyond the option or if they did, they’re still in the wee early stages of ever getting turned into a show.
This is where we dive into the books that either haven’t been optioned or if they did, it’s long expired that we would all love to see and welcome being adapted into a television show or movie.
Continue reading “From Option to Screen – The Books We’d Love To See Adapted Part I”
Polar is now streaming on Netflix starting today, January 25th, 2019. But before you watch the movie, perhaps you should read the graphic novel that inspired the movie.
For you fans of the Netflix Lost in Space series, this might be a nice pick-up and read. Fresh from the Legendary Comics press release.
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of November 28th, 2018.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
Continue reading “Things I Like and Dislike for the Week of December 5th, 2018”
Mike Colter returns as Luke Cage, alongside returning principal cast members Simone Missick, Rosario Dawson, Alfre Woodard, and Theo Rossi. They are joined by Mustafa Shakir and Gabrielle Dennis. Episodes will be named after a “Pete Rock & CL Smooth” Song. Series set to be released June 22, 2018 Continue reading “Netflix has released the official "Luke Cage" season two trailer.”
Gabriel Cruz writes for www.comicsheatingup.net
While watching The Defenders several weeks ago, I came upon an Easter Egg that got me curious. I have noticed that Bleeding Cool, nor anyone else talking about The Defenders Easter Eggs has reported on it, yet. so CHU readers, this is an exclusive one just for you, along with a comic book speculation at the end. Continue reading “Squirrel Girl/Defenders Easter Egg”
Thanks to Emiliano B for the heads up.
Looks like some of Marvel’s Supernatural heroes Blade, Moon Knight, and Ghost Rider could be coming to Netflix.
Continue reading “Blade, Moon Knight, and Ghost Rider coming to Netflix?”
First full trailer for Netflix Jessica Jones hits the internet. I think this one makes the show look more appealing and the sill named “Purple Man” look truly evil. Continue reading “First Full Jessica Jones Trailer Hits The Internet”
A while back, at Baltimore Comic Con, someone I know who seems to be in the know asked me to start looking around for high grade copies of the original Moon Knight #1 (1980). He said he would pay me a premium if I grabbed some. Now I know why. Comic Book.com is reporting that Moon Knight may be coming to Netflix. Continue reading “Moon Knight may be coming to Netflix”
The Netfix show is quickly shaping up its cast before the launch this year. Actress Rachel Taylor will be joining the cast as Patsy Walker, also known as, Hellcat. 
Continue reading “Patsy Walker Hellcat joining AKA Jessica Jones”
In case you missed the announcement of the Daredevil Netflix series release date, it was announced via the following motion poster: Continue reading “Daredevil Motion Poster announces date: In case you missed it”
Actor, Vincent D’Onofrio is set to play Wilson Fisk in the upcoming Netflix series. Marvel and Netflix were proud to the casting of the acclaimed actor. Continue reading “Vincent D'Onofrio to play Wilson Fisk in Netflix Daredevil”