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)

Articles by: Chris Arrant

Marvel is resurrecting the "Alien" film franchise in comics with "Alien #1" dropping on March 24.

Marvel's new 'Alien' comic promises 'claustrophobic feeling of unseen, unknowable terror'

By Chris Arrant published 5 March 21

The iconic sci-fi/horror franchise "Alien" will roar once more in a new comic book series from Marvel.

The bounty hunter Boba Fett from "Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi."

Boba Fett returning for 'The Mandalorian' (played by a familiar face) — report

By Chris Arrant published 9 May 20

Tessa Thompson and Taika Waititi on the set of "Thor: Ragnarok."

No to Silver Surfer, yes to Space Sharks in 'Thor: Love & Thunder'

By Chris Arrant published 1 May 20

All-Star Cast Assembles for First Photos from Legendary's 'Dune' Remake

By Chris Arrant published 1 May 20

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 27 April 20

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 26 April 20

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.

Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi knight.

Lucasfilm finds new writer for 'Star Wars: Obi-Wan' on Disney Plus: report

By Chris Arrant published 15 April 20

"Only a Sith deals in absolutes."-Obi-Wan Kenobi

Michael Biehn on the set of "The Victim."

Michael Biehn cast for 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' — Report

By Chris Arrant published 29 March 20

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 19 March 20

One with a history at Marvel.

Star Wars' Bounty Hunters Assemble for Marvel Ongoing

By Chris Arrant published 12 December 19

With Boba Fett, Bossk, and another familiar face give an eye-opening look at their 'complicated' profession.

'Star Trek' Writer D.C. Fontana Dies at Age of 80

By Chris Arrant published 5 December 19

"Star Trek" writer/producer Dorothy Catherine "D.C." Fontana has died at the age of 80 following a brief illness, according to StarTrek.com.

'The Mandalorian' Changes Dates for Special Tie-In to 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker'

By Chris Arrant published 5 December 19

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.

An Actor's 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Script Landed on eBay (But No, You Can't Bid On It)

By Chris Arrant published 29 November 19

Bothan spies? No, not in this case.

Snoopy boldly goes to the Red Planet in the new graphic novel "Snoopy: A Beagle of Mars" from Boom! Studios.

Snoopy Boldly Goes to Red Planet in 'A Beagle of Mars'

By Chris Arrant published 12 November 19

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 8 November 19

'There is another.'

Star Wars' Star Tours Ride Adding New Stops & Characters for Rise of Skywalker

By Chris Arrant published 24 October 19

The adventures continue.

'Star Wars: Legends of Luke Skywalker' Manga Coming to US in 2020

By Chris Arrant published 14 October 19

Illustrated by Legend of Zelda manga-ka Akira Himekawa.

The story of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" begins in comic book form with "Allegiance."

The Story of 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Begins with 'Allegiance'

By Chris Arrant published 13 October 19

Don't wait until the movie. The rise of "Rise of Skywalker" began last week in comic books.

Post-"The Wicked + The Divine," comic book artist McKelvie draws and writes his next project, and it's in SPACE!

Jamie McKelvie Goes Into Deep Space for 'The Killing Horizon'

By Chris Arrant published 11 October 19

Post-"The Wicked + The Divine," comic book artist McKelvie draws and writes his next project, and it's in SPACE!

The team behind the comic "The Wicked + The Divine" are turning to space in a new project.

Comic Artists McKelvie & Wilson Tease Space for New Image Creator-Owned Project

By Chris Arrant published 1 October 19

The team behind the comic "The Wicked + The Divine" are turning to space in a new project.

"Battlestar Galactica" is about to launch back to TV...again.

NBCU's New 'Battlestar Galactica' Not a Reboot, Will 'Stay True to Spirit Of' 2000s-Era Show

By Chris Arrant published 24 September 19

All this has happened before and will happen again...

A still from the new Syfy Channel TV show "Vagrant Queen."

Syfy's First 'Vagrant Queen' Clip Revealed

By Chris Arrant published 24 September 19

Don't I know you from somewhere?

TSA Changes Course, Allows Star Wars-Themed Thermal Detonator Bottles on Aircraft

By Chris Arrant published 5 September 19

These aren't the thermal detonators you're looking for.

"Terminator: Dark Fate" brings time traveling Terminator robots back to the big screen on Nov. 1, 2019.

New 'Terminator: Dark Fate' Trailer Pits Terminator vs. Terminator

By Chris Arrant published 3 September 19

A new trailer for Paramount Pictures' "Terminator: Dark Fate" has arrived.

marvel comics starjammers imperial guard

Marvel Hints at 'Very Cool' (and Space-y) Future for Starjammers & Imperial Guard

By Chris Arrant published 29 August 19

Dawn of X... in space?