DC Comics has been having huge success with its line of Young-Adult and All-Age graphic novels. The publisher has been diversifying from it’s normal comic book fare by bringing in new creative teams to craft standalone stories featuring some of their more diverse cast of characters. The next of those graphic novels is The Oracle Code, written by Marieke Nijkamp and illustrated by Manuel Preitano. Set within a mysterious thriller, this moving coming-of-age tale follows teenager Barbara Gordon as she adapts to a new normal after a tragic accident and begins her path to becoming Oracle, one of DC’s fiercest…
Author: Neil Vagg
Neil Vagg
Neil is the Editor-in-Chief at GYCO. He has a BA in Film & TV and an MA in Scriptwriting; he currently works 9-5 in an office and 5-9 as a reviewer. He has been reading comics for as long as he can remember and is never far away from any book which has the word Bat in the title.
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Have you ever wanted to see the Scooby gang given a more grown up twist? Something which takes inspiration from some of your favourite teen dramas and supernatural series? Well then we have news on a indie project you’re going to want to check out! Mystery Incorporated is a fresh new series designed to tell the story of the characters from Hannah Barbara’s “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?” with a modern filter for a new generation. Set in the small town of Coolsville, OH and inspired heavily by shows like “Supernatural”, “Riverdale”, and the original “Scooby-Doo” cartoons. We enter a world where monsters…
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Last night saw the twelfth series of BBC One’s Doctor Who draw to a shocking conclusion with the episode “The Timeless Children”. Immediately following that episode the BBC confirmed that Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor will return for a festive special later in the year. In a statement the BBC said: With the fate of the Doctor seemingly hanging in the balance following the climactic ending to Series 12, Doctor Who will next return to screens for a special in the upcoming festive season in an episode entitled: “Revolution of the Daleks”. Following the latest series, which was packed full of shocking twists,…
Director James Gunn has shared an emotional post on social media to commemorate the end of shooting on The Suicide Squad. The Guardians of the Galaxy director was quick to thank the cast and crew of the upcoming DC Films production whilst sharing some personal tragedy. “And that’s a wrap on #TheSuicideSquad.” said Gunn. “My father died two weeks before we started filming and my dog died two weeks before the end. It was a hard, hard time in my life and yet the most fulfilling time I’ve ever had making a movie. The professionalism, talent, compassion and kindness of this…
It’s time for another video from the press kit for Universal Pictures The Invisible Man. The film hits cinemas today and you can pick-up James’ review here. In this next video from the press kit, leading lady Elisabeth Moss talks all about her role as Cecilia Kass. She discusses taking on the role as well as the strength and support system that the character utilises throughout the film. Watch the video in full in the player below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQOFmOVAz0k&feature=youtu.be Jason Blum, our current-day master of the horror genre, produces The Invisible Man for his Blumhouse Productions. The Invisible Manis written, directed and executive…
Discover a Love That Crosses All of Time and Space in a New Power Rangers Graphic Novel in October 2020 BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced an original graphic novel POWER RANGERS: SINS OF THE FUTURE, with story by Trey Moore (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), written by Matthew Erman (Bonding), illustrated by Giuseppe Cafaro (Saban’s Power Rangers: Soul of The Dragon), and lettered by Ed Dukeshire. This all-new graphic novel, available in October 2020, features two of the most popular Rangers of all time and what happens to them after the events of the hit Power…
In our next deep dive on the press kit for The Invisible Man, producer and all around horror legend Jason Blum talks working with director Leigh Whannell and casting Elisabeth Moss in the role of Cecilia. Watch the full interview in the player below and grab our review of The Invisible Man here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yseM-sEuhmM&feature=youtu.be Jason Blum, our current-day master of the horror genre, produces The Invisible Man for his Blumhouse Productions. The Invisible Manis written, directed and executive produced by Leigh Whannell, one of the original conceivers of the Saw franchise who most recently directed Upgrade and Insidious: Chapter 3. The film is also produced by…
Walt Disney Studios is gearing up to release its latest live-action remake, Mulan, in a little over a month. With the promotional gears beginning to get up to speed, a new featurette has been released focussing on some of the incredible stunt work in the movie. Take a look in the player below and see how the cast, director and stunt team was able to take the story of the animated classic and the legendary character and craft a new, epic reimagining for a contemporary audience. https://youtu.be/9LnPZo_M030 When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family…
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