Read first chapter of Mike Mignola's epic horror comicHellboy in Hellfor free

But death was not the end for Hellboy. “Id been away from drawing comics for a long time,” Mignola tells EW. Basically I stepped back in and created a whole new world for Hellboy to run around in." Credit: Mike Mignola for Dark Horse Comics The creativity practically crackles off the page in this comic. Mike Mignola Mike Mignola Mike Mignola Mike Mignola for Dark Horse Comics Mike Mignola for Dark Horse Comics...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Jennifer Ramirez

Read Nikki Giovanni's poetic tribute to friend Toni Morrison inThe Last Interviewexcerpt

** I wish I owned a restaurant then I could run Specials: Today Toni Morrison Stew. An exotic mix of tears and sympathy. The best thing about The Bluest Eye special is the Marigolds. Credit: Melville House They didnt flower but the seeds are there. Drop a few in the bowl and see what grows. I also really recommend the Sula. The mixture of two girl friends who lose each other....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Gerald Davis

Read the apology letter Barbara Bush once wrote to Marge Simpson

I was deeply hurt. Each of us living our lives to serve an exceptional man. I hope there is some way out of this controversy. Credit: FOX I thought, perhaps, it would be a good start to just speak my mind. How kind of you to write, penned Bush. I am glad you spoke your mind; I foolishly didnt know you had one. FOX Evidently, you and your charming family Lisa, Homer, Bart and Maggie are camping out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Marc Ramos

Read the exclusive first excerpt of 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark'

“Maul is one of my favorite characters in theStar Warsuniverse,” says Roanhorse. Read the excerpt below, and preorder your copyhere. If they do, what do they say of me? Credit: Disney Books That I was once a great Sith Lord, apprenticed to the most powerful being in the galaxy? That I killed the legendary Jedi named Qui-Gon Jinn at the Battle of Naboo? Do they remember my glory? My distinctive black-and-red skin and horns?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Margaret Berry

Read the first chapter of Emma Straub's delightful new novel,All Adults Here

Emma Straub is the queen of the summer novel. She continues withAll Adults Here, about a family in a quaint Hudson Valley town with plenty of secrets. The bus hit Barbara just after eleven. It was not a pricey indulgence, if weighed against the cost of proper conditioner. On every eighth Monday, Birdie also gave Astrid a trim. Anyway, Nancy had retired and Astrid hadn’t missed her. Astrid inspected her skin for spots....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Sierra Parrish

Read the first excerpt from K-pop star Jessica Jung's juicy YA novel

Were getting closer to the publication ofShine, the debut book from K-pop superstar Jessica Jung. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Jung has shared with EW the official cover forShine, as well as a first excerpt. Credit: Courtesy of Jessica Jung The novel publishes Oct. 6 and isavailable for pre-order. Excerpt fromShine, by Jessica Jung One Head up, legs crossed. Tummy tucked, shoulders back. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing But you probably shouldnt....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Curtis Alvarez

Read the first harrowing chapter of epic comicBatman: The Last Knight on Earthfor free

Batman in Arkham Asylum? The Last Knight on Earth comic from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo pushes the Dark Knight to his limits. Read the first chapter here for free. Credit: Greg Capullo/DC Comics Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo arent finished with Batman yet. A follow-up to that series, titledDark Nights: Death Metal,is currently in the works. Well okay,The Last Knight On Earthisnt just a solo Batman story. Greg Capullo/DC Comics...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Dustin Jordan MD

Read the first issue ofBlack Hammer/Justice Leaguecrossover comic for free

What happens when a group of postmodern superheroes meet DC’s paragons? It’s been a while since the Justice League left their world. However, before that aforementioned battle, Gail’s human side had grown old. Credit: Michael Walsh for Dark Horse Comics This project was a perfect unity of sensibilities for me. Read the first issue of the crossover comicBlack Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justicebelow. The complete collection of the five-issue miniseries is available now from booksellers....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Jessica Harrison

Read the surreal first chapter of Chuck Palahniuk'sFight Club 3comic for free

Everybody knows the first rule of fight club, butChuck Palahniukcan’t stop breaking it. And the situation is even more complicated here, given Tyler Durden and Balthazars unique relationship. And, yes, bodily fluids will be exchanged. Credit: David Mack for Dark Horse Now he adds, “It’s Pandemic at the Disco! when Tyler Durden fights for herd immunity at a sex club…and you’re the wingman.” “Physical action is paramount, and the sparse dialogue is almost beside the point....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Elizabeth Smith

Ready for more Slayer? Get a first look at Kiersten White's nextBuffy-based novel

fake Watchers Council member and Leos mom. Excerpt fromChosen, by Kiersten White The world is quiet now. It used to be so loud. Credit: Simon + Schuster Children’s Publishing So much chatter, beating, drumming, buzzing buzzing buzzing. It used to keep him awake at night, inescapable, like mites crawling through his veins. Sometimes he would scratch at his arms until they bled, but even the bleeding never dampened the buzzing....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Kiara Brown

Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar Kyle Richards is returning to herHalloweenroots

Halloween Killswill come as a direct sequel to 2018sHalloween, which continued the story of the originalHalloween30 years later. The Universal Pictures film is being made in collaboration with Blumhouse, Trancas International Films, and Miramax. Halloween Killsis slated to hit theaters Oct. 16, 2020. Credit: Universal Pictures; John Shearer/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Kevin Castillo

Real Housewives of New Jerseyrecap: 'The Apology'

Cakegate continues The fallout from the Boca Raton cake-tossing incident continues. Yes, that is a real sentence, and yes, it does reflect the reality of the situation. HappyReal Housewives of New Jerseynight, everyone! Credit: Bravo She thinks shes so hilarious…groan. But really, its just her displeasure with Margaret that informs her decision not to RSVP in the affirmative. Sure, its a little lower key, but theyre having a good time and thats what counts....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Christopher Diaz

Real Housewives of New York City'sRamona and Luann tease 'insane' new season, 'better without' Bethenny

Plus: Ramona reports on quarantine with Mario, and the Countess advises on etiquette in isolation. Look for solace inbeloved sitcoms. And theReal Housewives of New York Cityraising hell in the Berkshires. Sophy Holland/Bravo And if I tell you what craziness happened… I mean, I cant even give it away, because its too insane. We had to walk on eggshells around her. You never know what would set her off. We werent able to show ourselves more because we were always under her scrutinization and her dominance....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Julia Weaver