Iron Man vs. a hostile acquisition: Writer Spencer Ackerman talks Tony Stark’s next era

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS‘Godzilla vs. Marvel’ coming in March 2025Dr. Doom to take out the Fantastic Four in 'One World Under Doom' #2?New direction coming in ‘Doctor Strange of Asgard’ #1Fantastic Three? 5 ‘One World Under Doom’ tie-ins revealedSpider-Naut to get introduced in March 2025Skybound and Image announce ‘Invincible Universe: Battle Beast’Red Sonja vs. Mars Attacks! coming March 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Shiver SuspenStories #1 (Various)Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Nathan:In Bloom #1 (Michael W. Conrad, John J. Pearson)Alien: Paradiso #1 (Steve Foxe, Edgar Salazar, Peter Nguyen)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Dave - Storm #3 (Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)Nathan: The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Batman #3 (Nick Dragotta)Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Patrick Gleason)Interview: Ram V The New GodsThe New Gods mythology is both vast and iconic—what themes or aspects of the original lore are you most excited to explore in a fresh light?When crafting cosmic characters like those in The New Gods, how do you balance their “larger-than-life” traits with relatable, human elements?Can you share any unique or unexpected inspirations that shaped your approach to this story? Any books, music, or personal experiences?How do you go about visualizing a setting as otherworldly as New Genesis or Apokolips? Where does it fit in Absolute?Can you talk about the alphabet made for the series?From a writer’s perspective, what’s been the most thrilling or tricky character to bring to life in The New Gods, and why?How do you hope readers will feel after finishing each issue of The New Gods? Is there a particular message or theme you want to resonate with them as they dive deeper into this world?In a story about literal gods, what challenges or pressures arise in finding new stakes that resonate with readers?What’s one “what if?” scenario about these characters that you think will surprise fans, and how did you arrive at this new interpretation?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Universe Infinite expands to Europe and Latin AmericaDC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast launching December 6Spider-Gwen gets new costume and teams up with Loki in March 2025'The Thing' #1 clobbers its way to comic shops in March 2025Top 50 Comics November 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Two-Face #1 (Christian Ward, Fabio Veras)All-New Venom #1 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gómez)Nathan:Two-Face #1 (Christian Ward, Fabio Veras)Thundercats: Apex #1 (Ed Brisson, Rapha Lobosco)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Dread the Halls (Jordan Hart, Walter Pax)Dave - Absolute Superman #2 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Nathan: Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 (Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Superwoman Special #1 (Mark Spears)Nathan: Transformers #15 (Dustin Nguyen)Interview: Vita Ayala and Skylar Patridge - FINDERS / KEEPERS - Out Jan 15th, 2025 - FOC December 9Finders//Keepers is described as a "reverse Indiana Jones" story. Could you elaborate on this concept and share what inspired you to approach the adventure genre from this angle?Your protagonist Ines is a Puerto Rican archaeology student. How did you develop her character, and what aspects of her identity are central to the narrative?Skylar, could you discuss your artistic process for this comic? How did you approach visualizing the settings and characters, especially considering the cultural significance of the artifacts?17Can you share insights into your collaborative process? How did you work together to blend the narrative and visual elements seamlessly?Finders//Keepers is the final installment of The Horizon Experiment. Did this give it any unique perspectives on the overarching project?Given that each one-shot in The Horizon Experiment serves as a potential pilot, I think I know the answer based on how this issue ends but do you have plans or ideas for expanding Finders//Keepers into a full series?Vita, you've mentioned a desire to open up the action-adventure genre to more diverse protagonists. How does this project reflect your personal experiences or aspirations in storytelling?What do you hope readers will feel or think about after finishing Finders//Keepers?

NEWSFull February Marvel Comics Solicitations!New ‘One World Under Doom’ tie-ins revealed: Storm, Fantastic Four, and X-FactorMarvel set to adapt 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' in 2025Every Ultimate Universe cover and summary revealed for February 2025The X-Men join Spider-Man in a battle with Cyttorak next February 2025Four part crossover ‘Pools of Blood’ kicks off February 2025Marvel reveals Free Comic Book Day 2025 titlesIDW unveils Free Comic Book Day 2025 offeringsDynamite reveals 'Thundercats/Powerpuff Girls' #0 FCBD crossover issueSkybound reveal FCBD 2025 comic 'TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint''Energon Universe Special' 2025 set for Free Comic Book Day'Absolute Batman' #1 breaks records: How it became 2024's best-selling comicDC Heroes Role-Playing Game 40th Anniversary Kickstarter launched'Who are the Power Pals?' buddy comedy miniseries coming March 2025‘From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight’ packs star-studded creator lineupMarvel officially teases 'Predator vs. Spider-Man' for 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Ice Cream Man #42 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)The Power Fantasy (2024) #4 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1Venom War: It’s Jeff! #1Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Godzilla: Skate or Die!Dave - Batman: Full Moon #2 (Rodney Barnes, Stevan Subic)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Nathan: Justice League Unlimited #1 (Mark Waid, Dan Mora)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Venom War #5 (Peach Momoko CoverNathan: The Flash #15 (Mike Del Mundo)Interview: Juan Ferreyra - TMNT #6 six out January 29th (FOC is December 9th)Juan, pleasure to chat with you again, we last spoke in October 2022 about Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and now you’re onto TMNT #6…sir, are you living the dream?Last we spoke you talked about how you get bored easily and are always trying new things, is there anything that pops out to you that you did different with this issue?Have you been a lifelong Ninja Turtles fan? What was your first experience with the turtles?Can you take us through your issue #6 cover, with Raph fighting a foto clan on a motorcycle driving along Leo’s sword…like wow how did this idea come to be?The Turtles are together and back in New York in issue #6, would you say the city is a character in itself? How did you make it come alive?Is there anything tricky about drawing four characters that are similar, but also ever so slightly different, like how Donnie is skinny?You’re a master at the side-scrolling layouts, will we see more of those?Did Jason Aaron’s script challenge you in any surprising ways?Now that you’ve had a hand in drawing all these turtles, is there a particular one you wouldn’t mind taking on a solo book series?Spider-Man Noir, it already looks like they’re taking from your series, how pumped are you to potentially see your art on the big screen?With TMNT being a six-issue gig, can you tease what you’re working on next? Ghost rider versus galactus strazinsky 

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Compact Comics expands release schedule in 2025 with 2nd printings on the way tooFull February 2025 DC Comics SolicitationsDC sets February 2025 for 'Zatanna' solo seriesGreen Lantern CorpsNew 'One World Under Doom' #1 variant covers revealed'Thunderbolts: Doomstrike' features heroes opposing Dr. Doom‘Immortal Thor’ #19 scores nineteen artists and previewNew 'Red Hulk' ongoing series ties into 'One World Under Doom' in February 2025New printings of 'Fantastic Four' #1-12 and 'X-Men' #131-142 coming in 2025Wolverine, Deadpool, and Cable headline 'Weapon X-Men' #1Scott Koblish's X-Men interconnecting covers up for auctionNew graphic novella thriller 'Camgirl' coming February 2025Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 'Creepshow in Love' #1Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)Summer Shadows #3 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Nathan:Absolute Batman #2 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Black Lightning #1 (Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Star Trek: Lower Decks #1 (Ryan North, Derek Charm)Dave - Absolute Batman #2 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Rocketfellers #1 (Francis Manapul, Peter J. Tomasi)Nathan: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 (Alex Segura, Cian Tormey)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wolverine #3 (Pablo Villalobos Cover)Nathan: Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time #3 (Rafael Albuquergue)Interview: Tom King and Daniel Sampere Wonder Woman #14 Available at Participating Comic Book Shops and Digital Retailers October 16Diana Faces Her Biggest Challenge Yet – Motherhood???Throughout her life, Wonder Woman has faced some of the biggest challenges imaginable. Now, following the events of DC’s game-changing Absolute Power, Diana embarks on her next great adventure – the birth of her daughter, Trinity!With the Absolute Power tie-in wrapped up, how does it feel to get back to your main story arc?What does Trinity mean to you, as far as her potential legacy for Wonder Woman and DC?Should we expect The Sovereign to show up, is he inherently tied to Trinity’s origin?I feel like, with the creation of Damian, DC Comics has sort of owned the aspect of child heroes, and so far you’ve seemed to tie Damian and Trinity quite a bit. Are they inherently important to each other?We’ve gotten to know Trinity via the wonderful backups with art by Belén Ortega, and notably absent are the adults. Might you be exploring where they went off to?Daniel, your art is so striking, the fight around the Washington monument is one of my favorite fights ever in comics! Extending from interiors, your covers are incredible too. How do you approach them to make them so striking, is there a starting point?Since we’re talking about birth, why do you think it’s important Wonder Woman was made of clay? Is there a symbolic reason?Tom, thoughts on Green Lantern casting news?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS'Absolute Superman' #1 sells out with second printing coming​​TOP 50 COMICS - OCTOBER 2024‘The One Hand & The Six Fingers’ trade paperback coming December 24th‘Cat + Crazy’ Vol. 1 announced for June 2025Luana Vecchio’s ‘Lovesick’ gets music video by punk band NIIS'Kidpool & Spider-Boy' #1 launching December 25thOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan:Absolute Superman #1 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)The Ultimates #6 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - My Adventures With Superman #6 (Josie Campbell, Steve Orlando, Pablo M. Collar)Dave - Living Hell #1 (Caitlin Yarsky) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Summer Shadows #3 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Nathan: The Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Venom #39 (Derrick Chew)Nathan: Captain America #15 (Corin Howell)Interview: Interview: Absolute Superman - Jason AaronCan you tell us about your vision for Absolute Superman? How does this series stand apart from previous Superman stories?When starting from scratch, so to speak, was it ever overwhelming figuring out what you wanted to use from the vast Superman tapestry?What themes are you most excited to explore with Superman in this series? Are there new facets of his personality or struggles you’re aiming to highlight?The concept of social class is a strong one in the first issue, why was that so important to this character?To be honest, the social class element made me immediately think of Batman, do you think your Superman would get along with Batman?What challenges have you faced in writing Superman (though not for the first time), a character often seen as the ultimate symbol of hope and morality?What would Absolute Superman think of main universe Superman, or vice versa?The first issue seems to suggest there’s some tweaks to Superman’s abilities, or maybe how he charges up. Was there a trial and error process of figuring out this Superman’s power set?Since you’ve been developing this series more or less alongside the Absolute Batman and Wonder Woman, did the development of those series influence your approach or take at all?Is there a panel or page Rafa blew you away?What’s your thoughts on the new Superman logo?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!Interview: Ryan North (STAR TREK LOWER DECKS/WARP YOUR OWN WAY out Oct 22, Fantastic Four, The Rise of Emperor Doom)Ryan, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time! You’re having the nerdiest of years, with Star Trek Lower Decks/Warp Your Own Way out Oct 22nd, the ongoing Lower Decks #1 out November 13 and Fantastic Four cresting into a huge 2025 year, what has been your favorite nerd thing you created this year?STAR TREK LOWER DECKS/WARP YOUR OWN WAY is a choose-your-own adventure! What is the process of plotting something like this? Anything you learned from Hamlet or Romeo & Juliet that opened the way for new experimentation?About how many “storylines” can someone get out of the graphic novel?Maybe this is sacrilege to ask, but do you have a favorite ending for the graphic novel?Is the STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS ongoing series a direct continuation of the animated show, or taking place at a different period?I’ve heard that Heather Antos is basically an encyclopedia of Star Trek lore – how invaluable was it to have her as your editor on this project.Footnotes, you’re one of the best at them…how does it feel to have them return!?Without spoiling anything, Lower Decks #1 touches on a fun part of Trek’s past. Are there any corners of Trek that you haven’t explored in comics that you’d love to?There’s a lot of science in FF, does Star Trek Lower Decks let you stretch your science legs in different ways?You got to visit with the The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast, how long was the visit and how much did you get to see?Do you get a sense they’re sticking to the comics at all?Considering how much science is in your titles, will The Rise of Emperor Doom also be sciencey, or is it all magic all the time?How would the lower decks crew deal with Dr. Doom? Could they withstand his might?Rapid Fire Question Round:Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What was your first comic?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?When do you think your style came into its own?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Favorite superhero?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters you’ve created or written, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?A genre you want to make more comics in?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Comics Solicitations January 2025‘Star Wars: Legacy of Vader’ to feature Kylo Ren in February 2025New one-shot ‘Storm: Lifedream’ #1 coming January 2025Every issue of ‘Fantastic Four’ in 2025 will feature ‘Disney What If?’ homage variantEddie Brock to become Carnage in ‘Eddie Brock: Carnage’ out February 2025NYCC 2024: Women of Marvel panel reveals ‘Doom Academy’Mutts and She-Devils announced as wellWriter Chip Zdarsky confirms 'Batman' #157 is his last issue'Into the Unbeing Part 2' coming February 2025‘East of West’ heads for paperback compendium in February 2025‘Jumpscare’ superhero action-horror coming February 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)The Power Fantasy #3 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Nullhunter #1 (Michael Walsh, Gustaffo Vargas)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli)Dave - Headless Horseman Halloween Annual (Ben Stenbeck, Matt Smith)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Creepshow Book 1 (Guillem March)Nathan: Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 (Ashley Wood)Interview: David Dastmalchian - to talk DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 and DC Horror Presents… #1David, thanks for chatting with us about Creature Commandos! With multiple Count Crowley titles under your belt and a busy spooky season up ahead with even more comics, tell us: how’d you get attached to this project?Jesús Hervás’ art is so pulpy, what is it about his work you dig the most for this series?It’s rude of us to ask, but do you have a favorite monster in the commandos now that you’ve scripted a few issues?This is an eclectic bunch of monsters, were there any monster types you wanted to fit in, but maybe are saving for later?We understand Zatanna will be popping up in this series! Are you a Zatanna fan, and can you tease how she fits into this tale?Gotcha question: what are your feelings on Bauhaus?You have the unique pleasure of BEING a Suicide Squad member, how might you describe the differences between that team and this one?As an actor and writer, do you read your dialogue out loud to get a feel for each character?No spoilers here, but do you have a favorite moment in Creature Commandos and if so, which issue does it take place in?If a reader wanted to brush up on any horror classics for this series - comics or otherwise - would you recommend any?You also have a story coming up in the DC Horror Presents anthology! What can you tell us about that?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNYCC Scoops:Ultimate Wolverine!Astonishing Infinity ComicsRise of Emperor Doom‘Star Wars: Jedi Knights’ series launching March 2025Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 (of 3), New limited series, on sale April 2025, Written by CHARLES SOULE,  Art and Cover by STEVE McNIVENFull January 2025 DC Comics SolicitationsDC Comics gets added to digital comics reading app GlobalComixWebcomics collection DC GO! coming to DC Universe Infinite November 20Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature!NYCC 2024: DC Comics reveals ‘Absolute Flash,’ ‘Absolute Martian Manhunter’ and more'SilverHawks' coming to Dynamite January 2025​​IDW reveals new logo marking it's next eraIDW reveals IDW Dark line, with licensed properties A Twilight Zone, A Quiet Place, Sleepy Hollow, and Event HorizonIDW sets Juan Ferreyra for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' #6Dynamite announces 'Disney's ZOOTOPIA' #1 for January 2025Rick Remender’s Giant Generator adds new creators for 2025New 9-issue series ‘The Lucky Devils’ coming to Image Comics in 2025Rick Remender's 'The Seasons' coming January 2025Six-issue dark fantasy 'Bug Wars' coming February 2025Dynamite sets February 2025 for 'Herculoids' seriesNew cryptid series 'Let This One Be a Devil' explores True Weird tales'Spider-Boy' #13 to introduce Hulkette in NovemberOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Summer Shadows #2 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Wonder Woman #14 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere)Chris:Ultimate Spider-Man #10 (Jonathan Hickman, David Messina)Uncanny X-Men #4 (Gail Simone, David Marquez)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - Ultimate Spider-Man #10Dave - Venom-War-Venomous #3 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Chris: Iron Man #1 (Spencer Ackerman, Julius Ohta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Iron Man #1 (Sumit Kumar Cover)Chris: Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli Cover)Interview: Absolute Wonder Woman Out October 23 Kelly Thompson Hayden ShermanYou’re reinventing a character from the ground up, so where was the ground exactly when you started?Having talked to Scott this has been quite awhile in the making, how long were you both working on this series?Absolute Batman seems to be about stripping away Batman from what we know, is that something you also brought to Wonder Woman?Hayden, was there a certain cultural style you were going for with Wonder Woman’s design/clothing?Is the skeleton pegasus a staple of this series, or a one-off creature?12 issue 6 include pegasus weaponsWhat would main universe Wonder Woman think of Absolute Wonder Woman? Hayden I’ve always adored your layout design, how do you approach a page and know how you’ll frame it? There’s a lot of visual ideas at work in the first issue, from action to interesting interiors, do you prefer drawing one over the other?A superheroes villains are nearly as important as the hero themselves, what kind of work goes into unveiling familiar villains in a work like this?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRob Liefeld to return to 'Youngblood' in April 2025‘Star Wars: A New Legacy’ celebrates 10 years of Marvel Star Wars comicsJ. Michael Straczynski to write 'unlikely' team ups for Marvel in 2025SCOOP: Check out ‘The Marvel Art of Michael Allred’ trading cards'Absolute Batman' #1 is sold out with 3rd printing coming November 27SCOOP: TMNT x Naruto #1 received more than 100,000 orders from retailers‘Ice Cream Man’ #43 to feature Morrison, Oswalt, DeConnick, and morePatton Oswalt, Tim Seeley, and Garth Graham launch ‘Money Shot: Big Bang’NYCC 2024: Patrick McDonnell and Matt Groening set for one-on-one panelImage Comics details NYCC 2024 panel scheduleJames Tynion IV & Tiny Onion Sign To Random House Inklore ImprintOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Toxic Avenger #1 (Matt Bors, Frank Harper)Nathan:Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Terminator #1 (Declan Shalvey, Luke Sparrow)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Dave - Sentinels #1 (Alex Paknadel, Justin Mason)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1 (Hannah Rose May, Vanesa Del Rey)Nathan: Batman & Robin: Year One #1 (Mark Waid, Chris Samnee)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Vicarious #1 (Panosian Cover)Nathan: Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1 (Aka cover)Interview: Ryan Parrott - Vicarious out Oct 16th, 2024 - Artist Eleonora Carlini Ryan, you’re embarking on a new sci-fi series with Vicarious, and the premise alone is quite cool, can you take us through it?Body swapping movies, which is your favorite GO!The idea of jacking into another body is quite cool, is the concept a day dream you’ve had before?Vicarious feels quite lived in with a robust world, how much time goes into world building? Is there a science to doing just enough so the readers imagination can run wild?You worked with Eleonora Carlini on Go Go Power Rangers issues #13-20, have you guys been working on this series after collabing on that?I was curious about the star tattoo, it’s quite specific. Is that a story element or a design element?If Vicarious was a song, what would it be and why?EspressoWith The Infernals TPB out the same week, can you tell us something about that project that surprised you once you reached the 5th issue?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSSpider-Man balloon returns for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024Kraven hunts and the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy coming January 2025Horror and sci-fi come together in 'The Feeding' out October 23DC Comics reveals Fall 2025 graphic novels for kids lineupAbsolute Batman #1 SELLS OUT'Lilith' #1 sells out with second printing coming November 6thSkybound unveils Energon Universe NYCC 2024 plansDynamite announces 'Vampirella Helliday 2024 Special'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Plastic Man No More #2 (Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins)The Deviant #8 (James Tynion, Joshua Hixson)Nathan:The Creeping Below #1 (Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey)DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 (David Dastmalchian, Jesús Hervás)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - The Creeping Below #1 (Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey)Dave - Batman #153 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Batman: Full Moon #1 (Rodney Barnes, Stevan Subic)Nathan: Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Batman #1 (Ian Bertram)Nathan: Batman: Full Moon #1 (Stevan Subic)Interview: Scott Snyder, Nick DragottaAbsolute Batman #1 out Oct. 9 - Second Printing October 30The new suit seems to invoke a bat even more, would you say Absolute Batman is far more bat than man?Scott, in a recent AMA on reddit you said you were a consultant on the Absolute line, how did that first meeting go and how long ago was it?You also mentioned you and Nick work in your home office every few weeks, can you explain how that has made the process different, and maybe better?Not to dig into spoilers, but you said Batman is the “small chaos in the system,” is this a book we can connect to our own world given politics, globalization, and ongoing wars?Nick, did you have a mood board or listen to any particular music when designing the characters? Nick, positively loved your work on East of West, would you say you’re bringing any kind of futuristic or sci-fi edge to Absolute Batman?Does it feel important as far as in what order you introduce rogues in this new take on Batman?Scott, If your run with Greg Capullo was a post 9/11 world version of Batman, what might be the marker of this Batman historically?What would Greg Capullo Batman think of Nick Dragotta Batman?If Absolute Batman was a song what would it be and why?