It's a rainy Thursday morning here in NC, and I'm really wishing I was elsewhere. What better way to cope than to dust off this weekly very sporadic newsletter? (I'm taking suggestions on a new title, btw).

Let's Predict Some SDCC Announcements!

Today is Day One of San Diego Comic-Con, and while I've seen a few pre-show Press Releases, I have no insider knowledge on what may be announced. Instead, I thought it would be fun to make some wild predictions/guesses.

1. Stephanie Williams finally joins the DC Next Level Lineup after taking home the Eisner for Best Writer. - But Kicks, the DC Next Level Panel is Friday and Steph isn't on it! I know, I know. But the Eisner Awards aren't until Friday night, and Stephanie will be a part of the Metropolis panel the next day. Maybe they drop the surprise announcement then? Okay, this one's falling apart as I type. But I'm keeping hope alive.
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2. Cody Ziglar on a new Static book? - This is a rumor floating around online since Cody will be on Friday's DC Next Level panel. I gotta say, I'm skeptical. Static feels a bit too close to Cody's most recent big two assignment, Miles Morales. Plus, we haven't even seen Static's debut on the Titans yet. If Cody's doing something Next Level, I'm hoping it's a different teenaged, quippy character -- Beast Boy.
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3. Che Grayson's Absolute Catwoman Gets Extended - If the sales numbers are any indication, this one is a no brainer. My guess is after the Cassandra Cain one-shot, Cass starts to take a bigger role, and the adventures continue long past #6.

Ok, I'll quit while I'm ahead. We already know the big announcements have come and gone (because that's how publisher solicitations work). The best we'll get are a few cover teases and a wink at the crowd. Can you tell I'm trying to temper my expectations?

On The Podcast

This week, I'm sitting down with four members of The Ink Alliance - a new coalition of Black-owned Direct Market retail stores. We're talking about how they came together, the challenges of being just 1% of DM retailers, and this really cool exclusive variant they're offering for New Titans #38.

On The Channel

Outside of The Pull List, things have been quiet on the channel lately. But it's for good reason! I'm currently renovating my Comic Room, and you'll see all the progress in a video later this week. For now, you can click the image above to see which hardcovers I added to the collection over the summer.

If you haven't already, go follow me on Instagram. I try to post a short video 3-5 times weekly to stay connected, and I think I'm getting better at making them!

Read Something Dope Today,

BJ KICKS