Chris Arrant
Newsarama Senior Editor Chris Arrant has covered comic book news for Space.com sister site Newsarama since 2003, and has also written for USA Today, Life, Entertainment Weekly, Publisher's Weekly, Marvel Entertainment, TOKYOPOP, AdHouse Books, Cartoon Brew, Bleeding Cool, Comic Shop News and CBR. He is the author of the book "Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang," co-authored "Art of Spider-Man Classic," and contributed to Dark Horse/Bedside Press' anthology "Pros and (Comic) Cons." He has acted as a judge for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the Harvey Awards and the Stan Lee Awards. Chris is a member of the American Library Association's Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table. (He/him)
Latest articles by Chris Arrant
Marvel's new 'Alien' comic promises 'claustrophobic feeling of unseen, unknowable terror'
By Chris Arrant last updated
The iconic sci-fi/horror franchise "Alien" will roar once more in a new comic book series from Marvel.
Boba Fett returning for 'The Mandalorian' (played by a familiar face) — report
By Chris Arrant published
No to Silver Surfer, yes to Space Sharks in 'Thor: Love & Thunder'
By Chris Arrant published
All-Star Cast Assembles for First Photos from Legendary's 'Dune' Remake
By Chris Arrant published
Vanity Fair has shared the first crop of photos from Legendary's upcoming Dune remake.
Stellan Skarsgard in talks for 'Star Wars: Rogue One' prequel on Disney Plus —report
By Chris Arrant published
Along with Kyle Soller.
James Gunn doesn't think 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' or 'The Suicide Squad' will be delayed
By Chris Arrant published
Writer/director James Gunn doesn't think there will be a need to postpone "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" despite cascading delays in film release due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lucasfilm finds new writer for 'Star Wars: Obi-Wan' on Disney Plus: report
By Chris Arrant published
"Only a Sith deals in absolutes."-Obi-Wan Kenobi
Michael Biehn cast for 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' — Report
By Chris Arrant published
Michael Biehn has been cast in an undisclosed role in Star Wars: The Mandalorian's second season.
New writer/director duo tapped to develop 'Star Wars' film or TV project
By Chris Arrant published
One with a history at Marvel.
Star Wars' Bounty Hunters Assemble for Marvel Ongoing
By Chris Arrant published
With Boba Fett, Bossk, and another familiar face give an eye-opening look at their 'complicated' profession.
'The Mandalorian' Changes Dates for Special Tie-In to 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker'
By Chris Arrant last updated
Disney+ has announced that the penultimate episode of The Mandalorian's first season will have an "exclusive sneak peek" at the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film.
'Star Trek' Writer D.C. Fontana Dies at Age of 80
By Chris Arrant published
"Star Trek" writer/producer Dorothy Catherine "D.C." Fontana has died at the age of 80 following a brief illness, according to StarTrek.com.
An Actor's 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Script Landed on eBay (But No, You Can't Bid On It)
By Chris Arrant published
Bothan spies? No, not in this case.
Snoopy Boldly Goes to Red Planet in 'A Beagle of Mars'
By Chris Arrant published
On Dec. 18, Peanuts' Snoopy will follow in the pawprints of the Russian cosmonaut Laika and venture into space - but go where no beagle has gone before: Mars.
Leia Was Originally Planned to be Star Wars' Real Last Jedi, According to Late Actor's Brother
By Chris Arrant published
'There is another.'
Star Wars' Star Tours Ride Adding New Stops & Characters for Rise of Skywalker
By Chris Arrant published
The adventures continue.
'Star Wars: Legends of Luke Skywalker' Manga Coming to US in 2020
By Chris Arrant published
Illustrated by Legend of Zelda manga-ka Akira Himekawa.
The Story of 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Begins with 'Allegiance'
By Chris Arrant published
Don't wait until the movie. The rise of "Rise of Skywalker" began last week in comic books.
Jamie McKelvie Goes Into Deep Space for 'The Killing Horizon'
By Chris Arrant published
Post-"The Wicked + The Divine," comic book artist McKelvie draws and writes his next project, and it's in SPACE!
Comic Artists McKelvie & Wilson Tease Space for New Image Creator-Owned Project
By Chris Arrant published
The team behind the comic "The Wicked + The Divine" are turning to space in a new project.
NBCU's New 'Battlestar Galactica' Not a Reboot, Will 'Stay True to Spirit Of' 2000s-Era Show
By Chris Arrant published
All this has happened before and will happen again...
Syfy's First 'Vagrant Queen' Clip Revealed
By Chris Arrant published
Don't I know you from somewhere?
TSA Changes Course, Allows Star Wars-Themed Thermal Detonator Bottles on Aircraft
By Chris Arrant published
These aren't the thermal detonators you're looking for.
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