comics

A teaser poster for the Rogue Trooper film has been released, with Duncan Jones attached to the adaptation of the classic 2000AD comic strip. The sci-fi project has long been in development, and the poster offers a first look as the director shares details of the film. Fans of the comic are watching closely to see how the beloved genetic infantryman story translates to the screen.

A Finnish cartoonist is inviting readers to buy a self-published zine, offering supporters the chance to see next month's cartoons in advance and help sustain the work. The pitch leans on humor about people wanting into the artist's 'pantries,' and links to an online storefront selling the first volume of the single-panel comic collection.

An artist has shared a digital drawing painted as a gift for a friend, depicting a bearded vulture character in a comic style. The artist says the piece was enjoyable to make because comic-style artwork is rarely requested. It is a personal creative post shared with the furry and anthro art community.

Reviews are out for 'Digger', the new film from Alejandro G. Iñárritu starring Tom Cruise, which critics describe as a surprising and urgent disaster movie satire, with Cruise's performance singled out as explosive. Early reaction suggests the film takes a sharply comic, critical look at catastrophe narratives, marking a notable shift for both the director and the star.

Comedian Bill Engvall is returning to Colorado to perform at the Bellco Theatre, with the show benefiting The Zarlengo Foundation. The appearance gives fans a chance to see the veteran stand-up comic live, while proceeds support the foundation's work in the Denver area.

Film fans are celebrating the Chicken Run soundtrack by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams, calling it a high point of movie scoring. The score pairs a full orchestra with a choir, and includes kazoos among its instruments, a quirky touch that people say gives the Aardman film its comic charm and enduring appeal more than two decades on.

Early coverage suggests cartoonist Noah Van Sciver's new book "The Mess" could be the strongest work of his career. The praise highlights the graphic novelist's standing in the comics world, where he has built a reputation through autobiographical and historical work. Readers and critics are weighing in as the book reaches audiences, with the enthusiastic framing drawing attention to what it signals about his trajectory as a cartoonist.

The Media Theatre is presenting 'Murder for Two,' a musical murder mystery comedy performed by two actor-musicians playing multiple characters. Local coverage on PHL17 is promoting the production, highlighting it as a comic whodunit staged at the Delaware County venue for audiences in the Philadelphia area.