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With 2016 behind us I thought I would take a few minutes to count down some of my personal highlights from everyone's favourite procrastination. -Christof 5. Daredevil Season 2 Before it descended into a convoluted mess of supernatural ninja shenanigans, Daredevil’s second season achieved what few other superhero shows or films have; it was objectively good. I can proudly say that season two’s Punisher arc is compelling television without having to follow it up with a ‘...if you like that sort of thing ’ or ‘you know...for a superhero show ’. As someone constantly making concessions to defend the often lacklustre big and small screen adaptations of my favorite costume clad heroes, it was a relief to not have to. It was clear from the moment Jon Bernthal appeared in the fleeting minutes of episode one that season two would belong to The Punisher. His fury, pragmatism and instability made for a refreshing counterpoint to the bloodless optimism of other cape media. ...

Photo by What a Big Camera Cosplay is such a wide and varied hobby that attracts people from all walks of life. One of my personal favourite things about it is the community aspect of the subculture. In my experience, cosplayers can be some of the most welcoming, supportive, and knowledgeable people you’ll ever meet. When I discuss the community of cosplay it’s hard for me not to think of Justin Acharacter . Justin is a Sydney based cosplayer, actor, and prop maker. Not only is he highly respected in the Australian cosplay scene for his dedication to craftsmanship and performance, but he's also a fantastic community role model thanks to his enthusiasm to teach others, his involvement in charity work and his good natured and welcoming approach to cosplay. Photo by E Photography My first memory of Justin is back in the very early days of my cosplay endeavours. I wasn’t as aware of it at the time as I am now, but my craftsmanship was not excellent. I wasn’t a confide...

Just when I thought Mark Waid's Daredevil couldn't get any better, they get one of my personal favourite artists on board in the form of Mr Chris Samnee. He is the perfect artist for the job and I can only hope that this isn't just a one time deal. I certainly love Paolo Rivera's art but Samnee is one of the greatest visual story tellers in the biz. Check out a special sneak peek after the jump!

You heard right true believers! Marvel has announced that best-selling author David Liss and artist Francesco Francavilla will be the launch team for the all-new   Black Panther: The Man Without Fear  this December!

Shadowland Issue 4 Marvel is making waves at the street level with Diamond confirming that Shadowland #1 third printing variant, Shadowland #2 second printing variant and the initial print of Shadowland #3 have sold out at the distribution level. The good news is that even more reprints of the sold out issues will be available when issue #4 hits shelves this month. “We’re extremely happy with the success of Shadowland and I’m very proud of the work Andy, Billy and the rest of the team have done crafting the story,” said editor Stephen Wacker. “From the core titles to the tie-ins, we’re seeing an amazing response from readers. The book just can’t stay on the shelves. I just hope we don’t run out of paper.” Both the Shadowland #1 fourth printing variant and Shadowland #2 third printing variant will receive covers from artist John Cassaday whereas the Shadowland #3 second printing variant will be wearing a piece of interior art by Billy Tan. Sha...