Watch/listen: "A Very Spidey Christmas"


Via Film Music Reporter:

Sony Classical and Sony Pictures Animation will release a new soundtrack EP featuring the Christmas songs recorded for the studios’ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, including Chris Pine’s rendition of Spidey-Bells (A Hero’s Lament) (as featured in the movie’s end credits) and Up on the House Top, Joy to the World performed by Shameik Moore and Deck the Halls performed by Jake Johnson. A Very Spidey Christmas will be released digitally tomorrow, December 21.

Coming up: Marvel Masters of Suspense - Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Omnibus Vol. 1

Out Aug. 27. Order from Amazon now.

Before Steve Ditko revolutionized comic book super-heroes with the Amazing Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, he applied his incomparable storytelling mastery to taught suspense-thrillers. These chilling stories were cast with nervous-eyed dreamers and sweaty-palmed schemers, none of whom make it out with getting theirs. They were parables of wrenching psychological tension, expressed by one of comic book's most unique creative minds, and they will leave you curled up and screaming for more-whether you like it or not! Marvel is honored to collect Ditko's complete stories of suspense in two beautifully restored Omnibus volumes. From his very first Marvel work in 1956 through to his last five-page masterpiece, every iconic Silver Age Ditko short is collected in these incomparable Omnibus editions.

COLLECTING: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) 33, 38, 50-73, STRANGE TALES (1951) 46, 50, 67-91, TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) 1-26, TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) 1-15, 17-24, STRANGE WORLDS (1958) 1-5, WORLD OF FANTASY(1956) 16-19, AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) 1-6, JOURNEY INTO UNKNOWN WORLDS (1950) 45, 51, MYSTERY TALES (1950) 40, 45, 47, TWO-GUN WESTERN (1956) 4, WORLD OF SUSPENSE (1956) 2, MARVEL TALES (1949) 147, SPELLBOUND (1952) 29, STRANGE TALES OF THE UNUSUAL (1955) 5, ASTONISHING (1951) 53, WORLD OF MYSTERY (1956) 3, 6, BATTLE (1951) 63, GUNSMOKE WESTERN (1955) 66



Time Capsule: "The Night Before Christmas" animated TV special, 1968

Coming up: Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus Vol. 1

Out Aug. 20. Order from Amazon now.

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In August 1939 a new voice hit the newsstands and changed the comic-book world forever: MARVEL COMICS #1, with its blazing Human Torch cover, had arrived! And this 64-page pulp package wasn't your typical assortment of super-powered, straight-laced, do-gooders-this was something completely new. The amazing android creation of Dr. Phineas Horton, the Human Torch was neither man nor hero-he was a blazing force of nature that shocked and unsettled mankind. Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, the half-human/half-Atlantean, ventures from his undersea kingdom into the world of man-not with a mind set on peace, but towards vengeance! These two characters would form the foundation for the style of conflicted hero that defi nes Marvel to this day, and you'll see them evolve across twelve full issues from their raw forms into the battling fire and water mega-hits of the Golden Age! They're flanked by an eclectic set born out of the fast-paced energy and imagination of the Golden Age including the heroic Angel; the wild and incomparable robot invention, Electro; the hard-edged detective, the Ferret; Terry Vance, the boy adventurer; the Western Masked Raider; and the ongoing jungle adventures of Ka-Zar, the Great. Featuring an extensive essay on Marvel's pulp magazine pre-history, publisher Martin Goodman and the birth of Marvel Comics by noted historian Will Murray, and topped off with special bonus features including original artwork and items never seen since 1939, this collection forms the cornerstone of Marvel history essential for every comic book fan, collector and historian!

COLLECTING: MARVEL COMICS 1 & MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS 2-12 


Time Capsule: The Queen's Christmas message, 1968

New Comics Day: Wonder Woman -Celebrating the '60s Omnibus; EC Archives - Vault of Horror; Eerie Archives; Marvel Universe by Frank Miller Omnibus; Moon Knight Epic Collection

Wonder Woman: Diana Prince: Celebrating the '60s Omnibus

EC Archives: Vault of Horror Vol. 5

Eerie Archives Vol. 25

Marvel Universe by Frank Miller Omnibus

Moon Knight Epic Collection: Final Rest

New "Hellboy" movie posters and pics

The first film in the re-booted "Hellboy" franchise is due out in April with David Harbour (the sheriff on "Stranger Things") in the title role. Here's a look. A trailer will debut later this week.





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Coming up: Conan - The Jewels of Gwahlur and Other Stories

Out July 16. Order from Amazon now.

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Conan the Barbarian hunts one of the world's greatest treasures in an action-packed adaptation by P. Craig Russell! As Conan seeks the prized Teeth of Gwahlur, he discovers that a former dancing girl is being compelled to posing as a long-dead oracle. Can he use this knowledge to outfox his opponents on the hunt for the jewels? Plus, in more action-packed tales by top-flight talent, a king's daughter is kidnapped by a sorcerer - and only Conan and the girl's sister can save her! And, intrigued by a leader known as the "Mad King of Gaul," Conan joins his army - but when tragedy strikes, will Conan be worthy to wear the crown?

COLLECTING: CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR 1-3, CONAN AND THE DAUGHTERS OF MIDORA, CONAN AND THE MAD KING OF GAUL, CONAN: THE WEIGHT OF THE CROWN



Time Capsule: "The Little Drummer Boy" TV special, 1968

Time Capsule: Football program - Saints vs. Steelers, Dec. 15, 1968


Time Capsule: Football program Rams vs. Colts, Dec. 15, 1968


Coming up: DC Universe Bronze Age Omnibus by Jack Kirby

Out July 30. Order from Amazon now.

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For the first time, DC collects the 1970s and 1980s short-run comics by prolific writer/artist Jack Kirby in one massive hardcover featuring the Demon, OMAC, Super Powers, The Losers and many more.

Legendary comics creator Jack Kirby's mind-boggling imagination is on full display in this massive hardcover that includes tales of super-hero adventure, mystery, war, fantasy, science fiction and even kung fu action!

For the first time, DC collects Kirby's epic 1970s work from the pages of In The Days of the Mob #1, Spirit World #1, The Demon #1-16, The Sandman #1-6, OMAC #1-8, Our Fighting Forces #151-162, Super Powers #1-5 (1984), Super Powers #1-6 (1985), 1st Issue Special #1, 5 and 6, DC Comics Presents #84, Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #3, Weird Mystery Tales #1-3 and Forbidden Tales of the Dark Mansion #6



Merry Christmas from Herb Alpert