Comics
Published April 21, 2022

Remembering Garry Leach, 1954-2022

Earlier this year, artist Garry Leach passed away at the age of 67. He was a widely respected comic book veteran whose memorable projects included the revival of MARVELMAN in the ‘80s, but Leach’s talents extended far beyond penciling. Over the course of his decades in the industry, Leach was also a writer, inker, editor, colorist, letterer, editor, and even a publisher. 

Early in his career, Leach contributed artwork for the British anthology series 2000 AD, and in 1981, he teamed up with writer Alan Moore on a revival of MARVELMAN that redefined the character for the modern era. Although Leach’s stint as the MARVELMAN artist was short, his visual style on that character proved to be extremely popular and became an iconic run for the character. After Alan Davis took over the artistic duties on the book, Leach remained involved as an inker. The series was later retitled MIRACLEMAN, and Leach’s work continued to be highly influential on other artists. 

Miracleman (2014) #16 variant cover by Garry Leach
MIRACLEMAN (2014) #16 variant cover by Garry Leach

Leach also contributed to a wide-ranging selection of Marvel titles over the years, including THE TWELVE, UNIVERSE X, HOWARD THE DUCK MAX, and X-MEN: MILLENNIAL VISIONS.

Outside of Marvel, Leach’s credits included JUDGE DREDD and DAN DARE for 2000 AD, HITMAN and GLOBAL FREQUENCY for DC Comics, BATTLEFIELDS for Dynamite, and assorted Disney comics for multiple publishers. 

Leach was beloved by many of his fellow comic creators, and he will be sorely missed. We send our thoughts and condolences to Leach’s family, friends, and fans all over the world.

MIRACLEMAN artwork by Garry Leach
MIRACLEMAN artwork by Garry Leach
MIRACLEMAN artwork by Garry Leach
MIRACLEMAN artwork by Garry Leach
MIRACLEMAN artwork by Garry Leach

Comics
Published February 21, 2025

Deadpool Joins the Ranks of an Elite Secret Society in New 'Pooluminati' #1 Preview

Get your first look at the Pooluminati and find out what they have in store for Deadpool, just in time for April Pool’s Day.

After Earth got caught in the crossfires of the Kree/Skrull War, Iron Man assembled the Illuminati, a secret organization of leaders from across the super hero community. From Black Panther to Mister Fantastic, these heroes shaped human history, making impossible decisions in the face of world-ending crises.

Now, it’s Wade Wilson’s turn to join the ranks of this secret society…  kind of. Enter, the Pooluminati, the most elite Deadpools from across the Multiverse. Deadpool and his daughter Ellie embark on an inter-dimensional adventure to prove they’re worthy of joining the prestigious ranks of the Pooluminati. But what dark secrets will they unearth in the process?

POOLUMINATI (2025) #1 by Zac Gorman, Alexis Quasarano, Enid Balam, and Todd Nauck opens with Wade Wilson whisking Ellie away to an inter-dimensional portal. Through the rift, they arrive at the Pooluminati’s headquarters, where they are greeted by a vibrant assortment of Deadpool variants from across the Multiverse. Then, father and daughter team up to fight a giant Deadpool mech. What could possibly go wrong?

Plus, enjoy a sneak peek at a story (and squabble) between the two Deadpool daughters, Ellie and Princess! 

Get your first look at the Pooluminati in the preview below!

POOLUMINATI #1 art by Todd Nauck

POOLUMINATI #1
Written by Zac Gorman and Alexis Quasarano
Art by Enid Balam and Todd Nauck
Cover by Todd Nauck
On Sale 3/26

What awaits the two Deadpools from Earth-616 as they embark on an adventure with the Pooluminati? Find out in POOLUMINATI #1, available March 26.

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POOLUMINATI #1 Preview

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