We’re in the closing stretch of the calendar now, and what better way to celebrate that fact than with a good old fashioned fun run? Well, maybe not so “old fashioned”… (more…)

One week from today, you’ll be opening presents and feeling that familiar flush of excitement, joy and ultimately disappointment that no-one got you that present that you were really, really hoping for, even though you didn’t actually tell anyone because, seriously, how could they all not just know? Or, maybe that’s just me. Ahem. Click through for today’s comic cover! (more…)

He’s a well-known figure, famous for his distinctive bulky red look and impeccable manners, but the star of today’s Christmas cover isn’t Santa Claus. Why don’t you click through to see who’s here to spread good cheer? (more…)

Oh, the yuletide time is most definitely here again, but that doesn’t mean that crime is taking a holiday. Why, today’s Christmas cover features the biggest heroes of the Marvel Universe all chasing after one particular naughty culprit… (more…)

Rumors, Facebook statuses and Twitter updates have been circulating from the comic community that Captain America co-creator Joe Simon and famed comic artist Eduardo Barreto have died.

We’re trying to confirm and Newsarama will update more as information is available.

update: Via ComicsBeat, Simon did pass away as with confirmation from Simon’s son’s Facebook. He was 98 and leave behind a legacy that is unlikely to be repeated. Also have confirmation that Barreto has passed away as well, sadly at only the age of 57.

What’s that, you say? Only ten days left to go until the big day itself? Why, yes – but that presumes that we’ll all survive the danger threatened by today’s choice of festive comic book cover. Click through if you’re prepared to duck. (more…)

How many Christmas traditions can we fit into today’s advent cover? Well, there’s Santa, and chimneys, and mistletoe, and giant mallets… Wait, that’s not a Christmas tradition in the States…? (more…)

Wait, the 13th? Does that mean that we’re officially into the twelve days countdown to Christmas? I’d better make this a good choice of yuletide cheer-giving comic cover, in that case… (more…)

When it comes to series that you’d think weren’t really likely to have spent any time or effort creating a one-shot especially for the holidays, today’s seasonal offering has to have been high on the list you’ve just compiled in your head. Click through to find out who had more cheer in their heart than you’d have thought. (more…)

Two weeks until the big day when Santa Claus comes down the chimney/some other entrance of your choice and delivers good cheer in the form of presents, and I can tell that you’re excited. But while we’re thinking of visitors into our home, bringing all manner of Christmas surprises, click through to see who else is coming to visit… (more…)

We’re into double figures! We’re into double figures! Happy second Saturday in December, everyone. Congratulations on making it this far… What say you click through and we all celebrate with a nice meal? (more…)

We’re going a little international with today’s offering, but I think you’ll find the cover star more than a little familiar. He is, as the song goes, a real famous cat all dressed up in red. And, no, I don’t mean Captain Marvel. (more…)

We’re in the second week of the month! The holidays haven’t managed to kill us just yet, despite their best attempts (Seriously, I can’t be the only one who’s had a surreally stressful and busy week, right?), so let’s keep barreling along with the Yuletide covers by clicking through to see what festive treat lies in store today!

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Be warned, Santaphobes: You may find today’s Christmas Cover just a little bit disturbing. Click through… if you dare! (more…)

It’s not just halls that are decked in this sixth installment of Blog@’s Advent Calendar, as you’ll see as soon as you click through to discover just what comic cover awaits you… (more…)

There’s no escaping the festive cover from the Modern Master in Day Five of the Blog@Newsarama Advent Calendar. Yes, that’s a clue as to whose work you’ll see when you click through… (more…)

Seasons Beatings! It’s an old-school slugfest on Day Four of the Blog@ Advent Calendar… (more…)

Yes, Virginia! There is Blog@Newsarama advent calendar! And if you click through, you can see what cover is there for the third day… (more…)

The second installment of my misguided attempt to recreate the experience of opening up small cardboard doors to see what picture is underneath, all in the name of counting down to Christmas, is under the jump. Dare you click through? (more…)

When I was a kid, I loved the first of December because that meant that my family could break out the advent calendar and start the countdown to Christmas Day. There was always something about the daily routine of opening the little card doors and seeing what was underneath (especially if it was chocolate). With that in mind – as well as my love of holiday-themed comics, the more sentimental and ridiculous the better – I decided to attempt my very own version of an advent calendar right here on Blog@: Every day between now and Christmas Day, I’ll post a holiday comic cover under the jump, as your own little festive treat. Click through for the first! (more…)