Annually C2E2 and the Hero Initiative host the drink and draw the night before the show starts. It's held at the Hyatt attached to the McCormick Center at the entry to the show floor.

For a $25 donation you get to have a randomly picked artist draw on a coaster as you watch. It's a great chance to chat with the artist and watch them draw.

I got in line last night at the 8:00 start time and I have to say the crowd was large, it was 10:30 by the time I got to the front of the line and got my coaster done. Be sure to check out the Hero Initiative they donate all of the money to artists in need.

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James Haick, President of Scout Comics writes about a new product launch at ComicsPRO last weekend. You can catch up with all of Bleeding Cool's ComicsPRO coverage right here.

My name is James Haick and I became President and partner at Scout Comics and Entertainment a little over a year ago. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to be in this position with such a great company. I'll never forget the magical moment that made me a die-hard comic book fan.

I was twelve years old and It was the week that Superman #75 hit the shelves. I collected some comics, but this was the first time I had ever been to an actual comic book shop. I was drawn in by the amazing displays this shop created one day after school. There was character, creator and genre displays helping highlight some of the best comics at the time. I was hooked. Until then, I had to search to find my comics buried among hundreds of magazines at the grocery store. These impactful displays helped introduce me to hundreds of new comics over the years that I would have never even known about.

In order to stand out in a crowd sometimes you have to do things a bit… different. Scout Comics is doing just that with the vending machine display pilot program. We announced this program this past weekend at ComicsPRO in Portland. The Scout Comics team and I have came up with a very innovative display that looks very similar to a vending machine.

There's more to it than just a cool looking cardboard display, it's a consignment program as well. Return-ability has been a popular topic discussed amongst comic shops and publishers for the past several years. There's great points made on both sides of this coin. Myself and the rest of my partners at Scout put our collective heads together and came up with this program that we believe is a win/win for everyone involved. The retailer, the publisher, the creators and of course the comic book fans. I always insisted there had to be a new creative ways to get great comics in the hands of readers. This is the first of many NEW ideas that we here at Scout have planned in the next 12 months that will hopefully do just that.

If you're a brick and mortars retailer and would like to hear more about this pilot program, please contact us at the following email address: store@scoutcomics.com. Scout Comics has been on the rise every since its inception back in 2016 We recently announced adding Don Handfield to our back office team, along with 6 new imprints. For more information, check out our website, www.scoutcomics.com.

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The first story arc featuring the core team comes to a close in New Mutants #7 by @JHickman, @RodReis, #TravisLanham, and @hellomuller.

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Oh boy. So, your tulip Batman #89, the first cameo appearance of the Joker's new girlfriend Punchline that came out on February 19th, have been selling for up to $50 on eBay. with her first full (if silent) appearance, Hell Arisen #3 published on February 26th, going for a similar amount. Brian Hibbs has written about the effect of this sort of nonsense.

Well, who fancies some more? Because Harley Quinn and the Birds Of Prey #1 by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner one week before Batman #89, on February 12th. One full week before Batman #89. Which features, the Joker talking to… someone, when taking a call from Harley Quinn. And them talking back. Now there are no identifying features as to whether this is, or is not Punchline. But if not her… then who? And why would she be in silhouette?

Harley Quinn and the Birds Of Prey #2 out on April 8th may provide further details… the issue is currently selling copies for cover price. Might that change?

HARLEY QUINN & BIRDS OF PREY #1 (OF 4) (MR)
(W) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti (A/CA) Amanda Conner
DC Black Label Prestige Plus 8.5" x 10.875"
The creative team that transformed Harley Quinn forever returns to shake up her world once more-and this time, the gloves are off!  Harley Quinn has avoided Gotham City ever since she broke up with The Joker and found a home, and a kind of family, in Coney Island. But when she gets an offer she can't refuse, she has no choice but to slip back into the city as quietly as she can, hoping to be gone before anyone – especially her ex – learns she's been there. But for Harley, "as quietly as she can" is plenty loud… and before she can say "Holee bounty hunters, Batman," The Joker's sicced every super-villain in the city on her pretty ombré head-and the only team tough enough (or crazy enough) to come to her defense is the Birds of Prey! The foul-mouthed, no-holds-barred sequel to one of DC's raciest runs is here! Get on board early, before we come to our senses!In Shops: Feb 12, 2020 SRP: $5.99

HARLEY QUINN & THE BIRDS OF PREY #2 (OF 4) (MR)
(W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner (A/CA) Amanda Conner
DC BLACK LABEL AGES 17+
Over the course of her illustrious and very high-class career, Harley's met pretty much every super-villain who ever worked in Gotham City. Some hate her. Some love her. But none of that's gonna matter once they see how many zeroes there are on the bounty The Joker's offering for her head! Sorry, Harley-it's just business. Your next of kin will understand, right? Meanwhile, Cassandra Cain finds herself in the unenviable position of being Harley Quinn's bodyguard…but this could be her opportunity to learn a little about, y'know, loosening up? If she's currently wound too tight, then just sit next to Auntie Harley…she's got more than her share of loose screws! 8.5"x 10.875"In Shops: Apr 08, 2020 SRP: $5.99

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C2E2 is the first major comic convention in the US of 2020, and just as news about the Coronavirus is stepping up to approach pandemic level. Organisers ReedPOP has released the following information and guidelines, stating that they are actively and continuously monitoring the COVID0-19 virus outbreak in line with local, state and federal authorities and public health advice, including that of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). And that their policies reflect the travel restrictions and guidelines of the United States government.

They confirm that their events in the US are taking place as scheduled and their status with regard to the COVID19 virus remains unchanged: the health and safety of our exhibitors, visitors and staff is their number one priority.

We strongly urge our exhibitors and visitors to refer to the guidelines and protocols as suggested by the CDC and local /state public health authorities regarding the virus.

If you have any concerns that you may get caught up in an inbound or outbound quarantine, or are feeling unwell, you may want to reconsider your attendance at the event.

We are following local, state and federal public health advice closely. We have also contacted our venue partners and are working with them to ensure that information is available to our customers about the precautions being taken by the venue related to the COVID-19 virus. Those will be added to our event websites as they become available. In the United States, we have strengthened hygiene, sanitization and the availability of disinfectants at our events and we are ensuring that we have appropriate medical support and protocols in place based on guidance from local and state public health authorities.

Customers who wish to participate in our events and who are not impacted by travel restrictions are free to do so. Travel advice and entry guidelines varies from country to country. Our event attendees are encouraged to check the latest travel advice and entry guidelines for the country to which they wish to travel before making arrangements.

Several countries have imposed travel restrictions to and from mainland China, including the United States. We are monitoring the situation very closely and will follow up with customers as the situation develops. If you have many specific event questions, please refer to the event website and contact your customer service team.

The CDC's standard recommendations for the general public to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19 are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene:
– Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
– Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
– Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
– Stay home when you are sick.
– Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
– Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

So how many cosplay costumes will be incorporating face masks this year?

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The fight against the Greek pantheon continues in Guardians Of The Galaxy #2 by @Al_Ewing, #JuanCabal, #FedericoBlee, and #CoryPetit.

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Welcome back, Studio Coffee Folks! It’s been a Week here in the entertainment world, in case you couldn’t tell from all the news about Bob Iger leaving Disney. We’ll cover that first, then move on to more Mouse news as Spider-Man 3 reveals its working title. Meanwhile, in the indie comics world, the critically acclaimed Ice Cream Man scoops up a TV adaptation and in the Jurassic World we’ve got news on a title. Then, we’ll spend a chunk of time in the casting corner for Josh Brolin back on the farm, some additions to the Pennyworth crew and an American Horror Story reveal that might leave you looking like this:

Then, as is tradition, we’ll send you on your way with all of this week’s trailers. Let’s get started!

Disney says bye bye Bob Iger, hello Bob Chapek

In a surprising changeup, Disney revealed this week that CEO Bob Iger is ending his 15 year reign and being replaced with former theme parks boss Bob Chapek. If you haven’t already seen headlines here, I’d be shocked, but let’s get into some quick details of the sudden power shift.

Who is this guy?
Good question! As mentioned before, he was formerly the head of parks and boasts 27 years at the Mouse, almost double the experience Iger had in his role before ducking out. At first he seemed like a dark horse, but folks are quickly warming up to him. Given that managing Disney’s various theme parks means juggling its oligarchic range of I.P., employees say he’s already got the needed experience for the company at large.

Why the transition?
Truly, no one is certain. The news knocked media and fans alike off their feet. Iger is leaving as the company monopolizes box office revenue and prepares to do the same in the streaming field, and he’s taking two years to oversee creative operations, so it seems he’s on good terms with the company. The LA Times reports that Iger is even going to continue growing the sites’ streaming reach as he hopes to “spend more time working with TV and movie studio executives growing Hulu and ESPN+.”

What’s next?
Chapek, though an expert in just about every other category, seems to have a dirge when it comes to movies. Iger, meanwhile, has made a point to downplay the ramifications of his departure, instead preaching unity as he wraps his time with Disney. So, it could be that Iger plans to show Chapek the entertainment ropes over these next few years as he becomes acclimated to his new role.

In other Disney-related questions…

What’s the deal with the Spider-Man 3 working title?!?!

Completing its trilogy of Seinfeld related working titles, Spider-Man 3 is being internally referred to as Serenity Now. If you’re not familiar with the Seinfeld’s final season, the title is a classic exclamation from George Costanza which, as you might guess, is employed as a calming mantra.

Oddly, the Spidey franchise seems to have an affinity, not only for Seinfeld, but for George in particular. Homecoming’s working title was Sumer of George and Far from Home’s was Fall of George. Why? Well we could be realistic and say someone just really likes George, or we could have some fun and pretend to live in a world where Spidey saves George from constant peril. I’m going to go with the latter. Spider-Man 3, AKA, Serenity Now, picks up on Tom Holland’s Marvel misadventures with his secret identity now revealed. It’s expected to hit theaters on July 16, 2021.

Image Comics’ horror anthology Ice Cream Man is heading to television with Quibi

The sugary and sinister Ice Cream Man is creeping over to streaming thanks to shortform newcomer, Quibi. The Image comic is an anthology series written by W. Maxwell Prince with art by Martin Morazzo, colors by Chris O’Halloran and letters by Good Old Neon that’s narrated by the titular dairy delivery dude. Of course, he’s atypical for his profession, given that he possesses the ability to shapeshift, spawn monsters and, in general, cause ludicrous amounts of mayhem for his customers.

Sneaky Pete’s Adam & Max Reid will write and EP, along with Good Fear Content’s Chris Bender and Jake Weiner and Alibi’s Jake Wagner. Quibi launches officially on April 6, at $4.99 or $7.99 a month, depending on your ad preferences, though a release date for this show is TBA.

Jurassic World title revealed with a warning from Chris Pratt

Day One#JurassicWorld pic.twitter.com/UnQIUFwJ3t

— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) February 25, 2020

Jurassic World has its title, as revealed by Colin Trevorrow in a tweet earlier this week, teasing the image above. As you can see, Dominion looks to be the subtitle for the franchise’s third entry. And, if you couldn’t piece together why it might be called that, Chris Pratt has you covered. He followed up with an Instagram post of the same image, but this time with the dictionary definition of the word dominion, along with the warning “hold onto your butts.” Now, this could hint at the little-known butt-eating dinosaurs, although. Okay, sorry! Anyway, Jurassic World: Dominion hits theaters on June 11, 2021, starring Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard along with Jeff Goldblum reprising his role as Dr. Ian Malcom, Laura Dern as Dr. Ellie Sattler and Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant.

A casting cacophony as we check out what’s new with Josh Brolin, Pennyworth, the CW’s Kung Fu and American Horror Story 

Thanos leaves the farm for the frontier in Amazon’s Outer Range

The Thanos and Cable actor is making moves to Amazon in his most recent casting in Outer Range. Along with starring, Josh Brolin is also executive producing for the rancher drama, along with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment. The story follows Wyoming rancher Royal Abbott in his fight to protect his family and land – and deal with whatever lies at the wilderness’ edge.

Pennyworth adds a nickel’s worth to its cast

Pennyworth is enlisting a few more members ahead of its second season premiere. Joining Jack Bannon as the soldier turned butler are newcomers James Purefoy, Edward Hogg and Jessye Romeo, while Roman Tikaram and Harriet Slater have moved up from recurring roles to regulars. Pennyworth is DC origin story following a young Alfred Pennyworth as he begins his working relationship with Thomas Wayne in their nascent security company. Season two is hopeful for a summer 2020 return with 10 new episodes and, if you meant to watch season one, but didn’t, you can check out Hussein Wasiti’s recaps of the show right here!

The CW’s Kung Fu reboot finds its star

Olivia Liang (Legacies) is set to lead the CW’s Kung Fu pilot; a reboot of the 1970s show following a shaolin monk (David Carradine) in his travels through the wild west. Like many of its CW siblings, the show is under the Berlanti Productions umbrella, with Christina M. Kim, Martin Gero, Sarah Schechter and Warner Bros. TV along for the ride as well. In this new take, Kim writes Liang’s character as a young Chinese-American woman ready to make some drastic changes. She heads off to her hometown in China, only to find it overrun with crime and corruption. Of course, it’s up to her to stop it all – and find her mentor’s killer along the way.

The American Horror Story cast is home alone      

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FX’s beloved anthology series, American Horror Story, announced the cast of its upcoming season this week, including Home Alone’s Macaulay Culkin in his first ever outing as a series regular, and returning stars Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters. AHS, soon to be airing season 10, is already renewed through season 13 and is FX’s most watched original series. For the official announcement, check out showrunner and co-creator Ryan Murphy’s eerie Insta post above.

Two trailers for the kids, and one about a kid who’s all grown up

Netflix’s The Letter for the King is an adaptation of the eponymous (though Dutch) novel De brief voor de Koningzi by Tonke Dragt. The streamer is taking the novel’s premise and serializing it into six episodes aimed at a younger crowd. Amir Wilson (His Dark Materials) stars Tiuri, the adolescent knight hopeful who finds himself responsible for delivering the titular postage revealing treachery in the kingdom. Ergo, it’s up to him and his pals to get to the castle and save the world. The Letter for the King hits Netflix on March 20.

Paramount is gearing up for Rumble; a monster showdown movie starring Will Arnett, Terry Crews and Geraldine Viswanathan. In a world where monsters go head to head in wild wrestling matches, the young human Winne (Viswanathan) hopes to train her friend Steve (Arnett), an orange underdog, to beat the reigning champ, Tentacular (Crews).

I’ve saved the best for last here, honestly. Candyman is back, thanks to director Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) and Jordan Peele’s Monkey Paw Productions. We’ve got Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen) in the starring role as Anthony McCoy, the now grown-up baby who was kidnapped in the original movie. Now, he’s trying to make it as an artist and researcher, who can’t put away his obsession with the Candyman. Get your own sweet treat when Candyman hits theaters on June 20, 2020.

That’s a wrap for this week; I’ve gotta dive back into all things C2E2 2020, but we’ll catch you back here next time!

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