Category: Fandom

Believe it or Not, AMP Comics Wants The Greatest American Hero To Find Closure

In addition to a review of the FBCD release of The Greatest American Hero, we look at what’s in store for the franchise. If you’ve missed out in getting that teaser, fret not. After the retail release, there’ll be a Kickstarter deluxe edition. And we clear the air on what’s what.

Free Comic Book Day The Greatest American HeroKickstarter Preview

Although details remain scarce about AMP Comics’ continuation of The Greatest American Hero, fans are already speculating about what the mini-series will explore when it debuts in July. After the Free Comic Book Day preview, a Kickstarter edition was announced faster than readers could plug in the regular release.

Some fans may wonder if the crowdfunding campaign offers a separate, brand-new story. Based on the current details, AMP Comics is presenting it as a hardcover edition with bonus exclusives. The five-issue mini-series will not wrap until November or so, and this deluxe version likely will not ship until sometime in 2027.

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Stargate’s Next Chapter: Why Skaara’s Afterlife Could Save the Franchise

Amazon passed on Martin Gero’s Stargate pitch, but the franchise’s best next step was never about military ops anyway. Here’s why Skaara’s afterlife is the story worth telling.

Stargate The Skarra ChroniclesMovement on reviving Stargate is on hold following the news that Amazon execs didn’t like the idea showrunner Martin Gero pitched. He worked on SG-1 and Atlantis, and many fans thought whatever he pitched would automatically get green lit. His track record is generally good since he’s even helped bring Quantum Leap back, even though that never saw a finale.

According to Variety, a source with knowledge of the production had to let the cat out of the bag. He did not say what the concerns were, other than that the concept may alienate part of the fandom. The social media post from Joseph Mallozzi didn’t say much either.

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The Search for Gluscap Proves Not Every Giant Is Paul Bunyan

Brandon Mitchell’s Adventures of the Pugulatmu’j: The Search for Gluscap expands Mali and Puug’s journey with richer Mi’gmaw mythology, environmental themes, and folklore-driven adventure.

The Search for Gluscap
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Portage & Main Press

When exploring Brandon Mitchell’s Adventures of the Pugulatmu’j graphic novel series for young readers, it’s best to begin with the first volume. I had to find a copy to understand how it all started before diving into volume two, The Search for Gluscap, which came out last month (May 5). In particular, I wanted to learn how Mali first met Puug, a guardian of the woods. Without that context, jumping in with a later volume is not quite the same as watching a film series, where important events are often recounted early in the narrative.

What makes this series appealing is how naturally it presents Mi’gmaw culture and daily life in New Brunswick, where the tale takes place. Rather than treating tradition as something distant or historical, Mitchell shows a living world where ancient beliefs remain intertwined with the present. The series also trusts that readers have been following the story since book one rather than pausing to repeat key details. Once I realized that within the first few pages, I knew I had to stop, find the first volume at a local library, or simply buy it.

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Taiyo Matsumoto’s Brothers of Japan is Coming to America! (Finally)

Manga Mavericks is bringing Taiyo Matsumoto’s Brothers of Japan to English readers in February 2027. This early anthology gathers 11 short stories, including his first manga, and offers a fascinating look at the themes and visual style that shaped his later work.

Brothers of Japan CoverManga Mavericks has acquired the license to release Brothers of Japan, a manga anthology that looks deeply into what makes Taiyo Matsumoto‘s art style and storytelling special. Whether it dives into fears or passions, some consider it essential reading, while for others it’s a portrait of a man.

This creator of Ping Pong and Tekkonkinkreet is beloved, and his work is finally being translated to English. For readers unfamiliar with those titles, the former follows two childhood friends navigating the competition circuit of the sport, and the latter concerns street gangs protecting their world from an organized syndicate.

The news broke during the publisher’s Monday licensing event. The volume will be available in both print and digital formats in February 2027.

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Still Loud After All These Years: GENERATIONS’ Sing It Loud Makes a Comeback Nobody Saw Coming

A 2015 GENERATIONS single nobody was talking about just took over Japan’s music charts, landing 40 songs in the real-time Top 100 simultaneously. Here’s what we know about the Sing It Loud’s unexpected musical revival of 2026.

Sing It LoudThere’s a term in music called a “sleeper hit,” but what GENERATIONS is experiencing right now doesn’t quite fit the mould. Sing It Loud isn’t new. It’s 11 years old. And yet, somehow, it’s back. Although KISS’ track I Love It Loud is much older, the question is whether one wants hard rock or J-pop. What makes this 2015 single special is that it comes from the LDH dance-and-vocal collective, who also recorded a One Piece anime theme.

They hit the RecoChoku Video Ranking (Daily) for May 18, 2026, where the song ranked at number five. Nobody planned this. Nobody expected it. Even the members of GENERATIONS seemed caught off guard.

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Annecy 2026: Top Ten Picks on What To Look Out For

From steampunk anime and folk fantasy to surreal satire, musical odysseys, and unsettling horror from around the world, Annecy 2026 promises to have a bit of everything for fans of animation. That includes previews on upcoming streaming series.

annecy 2026Every year, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival offers a fantastic glimpse into what’ll be headed to theatres, streaming or television soon. While not everything will be made available for other regions, especially with European made works, I’m always holding out hope. At Annecy 2026, this year’s selections have me excited. From steampunk alternate histories and existential animated satire to folk fantasy and deeply personal musical odysseys. Several projects also continue the growing trend of international co-productions blending artistic traditions from Europe and Asia in ways that feel genuinely fresh.

Here are some of the standout titles currently catching our attention.

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