The Variants is a web-based live-action series about a comic book shop that’s very much in the spirit of the films of Kevin Smith (though not quite as raunchy). It’s really funny and well worth your time. This month’s episode guest stars artist Dave Crosland, as well as PVP creator Scott Kurtz, as they appear for a signing at the store and hilarity ensues. Check it out.

Apparently there was a big exhibit of the artwork of the cult hit comic Brotherman earlier this month in Atlanta. This video was shown there.

Also: Another comic book trailer, this one for Brandon Easton’s Shadowlaw.

Speed Round reviews for Invincible #63, Dark Reign: Mr Negative #3, The Red Circle: The Web #1, Gravel #13, Supergirl #44, Batman: Streets of Gotham #3, Amazing Spider-Man #603, Jack of Fables #37, X-Factor #47, Blackest Night: Superman #1

Amazing Spider-Man #602, G-Man #1, Genext United #4, Hero Comics, Red Herring #1, Army of Darkness Saves Obama, Walking Dead #64, Blackest Night: Batman #1, The Killer #10, Starstruck #1

Marvel scribe extraordinaire Brian Michael Bendis talks about the hotly anticipated debut episode of the Spider-Woman Motion Comic. Episode One available on iTunes, August 19th!

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