DARK DAYS: THE FORGE begins with a discovery, and a secret. Aquaman, The Flash and more of DC’s pantheon of heroes suspect Batman of hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the Multiverse! What has he discovered? And how does this connect to the origins of one of DC’s most legendary heroes?

Captain America, supervillain. Sounds weird right? It could be worse of course, as nobody wants to remember that time that Steve Rogers became a werewolf. Secret Empire #1 however, plays on that idea that we all desperately want to believe that we’re the heroes of our own stories. Steve Rogers may be the new supreme leader of not only HYDRA but also the United States of America, but he has to continue to put on a brave face while doubts eat away at him from the inside and other external threats begin to plot his downfall.

The first weekend of May is also the day wherein people get their first taste of comics with Free Comic Book Day.It’s easy to get into it: All you have to do is hit your local comic book shop, choose which printed medium has the pictures on the front which appeal to you the most and you can have it. For free, no questions asked. This year’s selection comes in two flavours: A gold edition of 12 comics and a silver selection of dozens more. I have no idea what that means, but free comics dudes. It’s awesome. here’s what you can expect to find at your retailer this week.

Carrie Fisher’s death last year was sudden to say the least. An icon and a doctor of scripts who went uncredited on many a project, Fisher was the heart and soul of Star Wars. A role model and an icon, that galaxy that happens to be far, far away felt a little more distant with her passing. Her legacy as one of the most kickass characters in Star Wars however? That’ll outlive all of us. Especially with figures like this that bare an uncanny resemblance to her.

Digital comic books are booming right now, thanks to numerous subscription services being available. Whether its direct from a publisher or via outlets like Comixology, the time to grab what you want without having to ever leave your home and face the blazing light of the star that this planet orbits has never been better. A fact of life that publisher Top Cow has used to adapt and grow over the years with.

Cosplayers were out in force this year, ready to show Cape Town just how far they could go with nothing more than some paint, foam and a hot glue gun at FanCon 2017. Hot damn, what a show. Don't believe us? Then sit back and gawk at our gallery of talent.

It was FanCon 2017 this weekend past! Here's what we thought of Cape Town's very own comic book convention!

Betrayed by an icon who now leads an organisation with dodgy ties to the past and Nazism, fans haven’t exactly been happy with the turn of events that saw Captain America pledge allegiance to thinly-veiled fascism. Marvel on the other hand, want people to give the entire saga a chance to play out before they make a final decision.