Zone 4 #266: Non-Big Two Spotlight!

The crew returns to shine the light on some books and online comics they are enjoying that are not from the "big two," Marvel and DC. Everything from Dark Horse, to Thrillbent, to Action Lab, to Bottled Lightning and more! But before all that, there are some headlines. Some of them are pretty heavy, like the Kevin Maguire and Kirby Heirs situations. And some are light, like an actor interested in taking over Iron Man, and Groot being cast. And the crew has some words for Dan DiDio... again! And there are new shout-outs again this week! Plus some plugs. So hunker down with some bacon bits, put aside your mainstream books, and get ready for some indie goodness. It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #230) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Headlines: Kevin Maguire Fired Court Denies Kirby Heirs Vertigo Title COLLIDER Forced to Change Name Wizard's New Target? More on Wizard Story Mark Wahlberg as Iron Man? Details on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Vin Diesel says "I AM GROOT!"   Indie Comics Spotlight: Atomic Robo - Red 5 Comics The Black Beetle - Dark Horse Jupiter's Legacy - Image The Longhunters - Pilot Studios Yi Soon Shin - Onrie Kompan Insufferable - Thrillbent Lackluster World - Eric Adams Proof - Image Perhapanauts - Image Binary Gray - Assailant Comics The Only Living Boy - Bottled Lightning Capes & Babes - Chris Flick Day Men - BOOM! Studios Skyward - Action Lab Entertainment   Coming Up, Coming Out, or Going On: Le Vamps Sept. 10th - Doctor Who Guide to Social Media WoodchuckPalooza (Mile High Comics) Price for the Asking Superman Analogues: Samaritan Arcana Steampunk Anthology Skystorm Studios Black of Heart 2 @ Assailant Comics Watching the Eclipse TV Party - Missing Doctor Who Episodes A Valiant Event in Rapid Fire Reviews CR Podcasting Network www.comicrelated.com/podcasts.php The following bands are usually on every episode, so check them out!