Trusty Henchman Rant: 7/2/25

This past week's assorted news highlights, Kickstarters to check out, and more

Reviews:

‘New History of the DC Universe’ #1 finally makes sense of DC continuity

Ms. Marvel finds herself in GIANT-SIZE AGE OF APOCALYPSE #1

‘Clementine Book Three’ is a profound end to a story about human growth

Toxic Summer – Horror Beach Party from Derek Charm and Oni Press Brings More Laughs Than Chills to Your Summer LGBTQIA+ Reading Lis

‘Wolverine: Revenge’ review: a bomb in his chest, a grudge in his heart

The Colour Out of Space – Colour Reproduction; Gou Tanabe’s Adaptation Does Full Justice to Lovecraft’s Original Story

Otonari Complex Volume 1

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Crowdfunding worth your time & money:

Kryptothera - Hunt Cryptids in a Stunning Art Deco World

Messenger Volume 2

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Aron Wiesenfeld's Playtime

The Radical Rejects

Even Deeper Regrets: An Unfortunate Fishing Game Expansion

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News, Previews, & Misc Links:

Diamond Comic Distributors Submits a Motion for the Procedures to Sell or other Disposition of Consigned Inventory

Nominees announced for the 2025 Russ Manning Award

Marvel fleshes out ‘Marvel Zombies: Red Band’ due out September 2025

Jock original art sells for $288K at auction

‘Green Arrow’ writer Chris Condon chats character interactions, big pharma, and chili

Melissa Chan + Badiucao on ‘You Must Take Part in Revolution’

Alliance Game Distributors is now offering DC Comics

‘Akira’ Rights Up for Grabs as Japanese Sci-Fi Leaves Warner Bros.

Examining WEBTOON's Forecasts for the Future of Webtoons

War, power, and the jungle: Grievous returns in ‘Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories’

TALES OF THE TMNT bringing MUTANT MAYHEM to comics

Batman: Arkham Origins – Hot Toys Knightfall Costume Batman

Sneak Peek: ‘Sisterhood’—A Sinister Tale Of Revenge From Beyond The Grave

Kirkman and Mora taking over TRANSFORMERS with issue #25

See How ‘X-Men ’97’ Brought Cyclops to Life With a Look Inside Its Gorgeous New Artbook

Dark Horse announces LONE WOLF AND CUB Deluxe Editions

Meredith McClaren on ‘Meat Eaters,’ health, identity and transformation

Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood – Lonnie Mann Provides a Creator Commentary on the Evolution and Process of His Gay, Jewish, Coming-of-Age Story

Aron Wiesenfeld on PLAYTIME and Post-it note liberation

1986’s Howard the Duck Vol.1 #33 by Brian Bolland

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That's it for this Rant, take care and stay safe!

-Chris