By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment is expanding its licensed line of Disney comics with a new series based on the Zootopia franchise. Beginning in January 2025, Dynamite Entertainment will release monthly drops for the licensed Zootopia comic book series to promote the release of a Zootopia sequel film toward the end of 2025. The comic book series will be … [Read more...] about Dynamite Debuts Officially Licensed Zootopia Comic Series
Comic Books/Strips
Bulldog to Manage UK Licensing for Comics Brand Beano
TLL Staff The independent licensing agency Bulldog Licensing has been appointed as UK licensing agent for Beano, one of the country's most recognizable brands in children’s entertainment. The appointment was unveiled recently at Brand Licensing Europe, and as UK comic fans celebrated National Comic Book Day. Bulldog made a splash for the brand at BLE, as their stand … [Read more...] about Bulldog to Manage UK Licensing for Comics Brand Beano
US Trademark Office Cancels Marvel and DC’s ‘Super Hero’ Marks
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Holy trademark battle, Batman! Marvel and DC have lost their exclusive right to the term 'super hero'. At least, for now. The stunning development came about when a U.S. Trademark Office tribunal canceled a set of 'Super Hero' trademarks that were jointly owned by comic giants Marvel and DC. The move came at the request of a … [Read more...] about US Trademark Office Cancels Marvel and DC’s ‘Super Hero’ Marks
Redan Publishing Signs Up With David Walliams for a ‘Bag O’ Fun’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Point.1888 and HarperCollins Children’s Books have just signed Redan Publishing to publish the Official World of David Walliams Magazine. The first ever The World of David Walliams Bag O’ Fun magazine hit news stands this summer on Aug. 13. “We are truly delighted to bring to market this unique magazine that brings together an … [Read more...] about Redan Publishing Signs Up With David Walliams for a ‘Bag O’ Fun’
Dynamite Entertainment Unveils Licensed Comics with Warner Bros. Discovery
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment recently announced a slate of five officially licensed comic series based on entertainment franchises from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. The new licensed adaptations from Dynamite Entertainment will include official comic book series for The Herculoids, Thundarr the Barbarian, Dynomutt & Blue … [Read more...] about Dynamite Entertainment Unveils Licensed Comics with Warner Bros. Discovery
Barbarella Blasts Into New Comic Series with Dynamite Entertainment
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new Barbarella comic series that will precede the franchise's upcoming blockbuster film. A joint work from writer Blake Northcott and artist Anna Morozova, the re-vamped Barbarella series will include new adventures, characters and saucy scenarios for the planet-hopping comic heroine, Barbarella. The new … [Read more...] about Barbarella Blasts Into New Comic Series with Dynamite Entertainment
The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Dynamite Entertainment and Studiocanal are launching a new Terminator comic book series for the franchise's 40th anniversary celebration. The licensing partnership with Dynamite Entertainment was brokered by Creative Licensing agency on behalf of its long-standing client, Studiocanal. The upcoming Terminator … [Read more...] about The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
Keanu Reeve’s BRZRKR Comic Series Launches Epic Merchandise Partnerships
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The BRZRKR comic series by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt has announced new licensed product lines ahead of this year's San Diego Comic-Con. BRZRKR is an epic fantasy adventure series that follows a half-mortal, half-god warrior as he fights to discover the reasons behind his endless blood-soaked existence and how he can finally end his 80,000 … [Read more...] about Keanu Reeve’s BRZRKR Comic Series Launches Epic Merchandise Partnerships
King Features and Mad Cave Bring Flash Gordon Back to the Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate is kicking off a new master publishing program for Flash Gordon in partnership with Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz. Created in 1934 by artist Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon is a science-fiction adventure comic franchise and superhero character IP that is owned by King Features Syndicate. To commemorate the character's 90th … [Read more...] about King Features and Mad Cave Bring Flash Gordon Back to the Comics
McDonald’s Launches WcDonald’s Promotion for Anime and Manga Fans
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter McDonald's is launching a new anime and manga inspired WcDonald's promotional initiative that includes limited-edition products, packaging, animations, store events and more. "Anime is a huge part of today's culture, and we love that our fans have been inviting us into the conversation for years," said McDonald's USA CMO, Tariq Hassan. "The … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Launches WcDonald’s Promotion for Anime and Manga Fans