Dan Grote

New Jersey

Editor-in-Chief at ComicsXF

Editor-in-chief @comicsxf & co-host of The CXF Interview Podcast, print director for @ThePressofAC. Dayjob tweets @ACPress_Grote. I like stuff.

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Articles

Northbound lane of Weymouth Road in Hamilton Township to close for bridge work

2 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Dan Grote

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — The northbound lane of Weymouth Road will be closed Friday between mileposts 21.46 and 21.84 as part of a project to replace the second of two bridges over Little Mill Stream and Scull’s Run, Atlantic County officials said. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts An alternating-lane traffic pattern will be in effect, the county said Tuesday in a news release.
Hickman rewrites Marvel's cosmic order, DC kicks off Pride Month and more CXF Staff Picks

3 days ago | comicsxf.com | Dan Grote

Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email [email protected].
Vineland pickup crash kills Deptford man

3 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Dan Grote

VINELAND — A 70-year-old Gloucester County man died last week after his pickup was hit by another pickup at an intersection, police said. At 6:03 p.m. May 29, police responded to Hance Bridge Road and Pennsylvania Avenue for a two-vehicle crash. A black 2022 Ram operated by Wayne R.
Atlantic County employee accused of stealing county fuel for his private business

3 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Dan Grote

An Atlantic County public works employee and three other people were arrested after investigators discovered they were using the county's diesel fuel for a private business, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday. Joseph L. Ridley, 47, of Mays Landing, was charged Monday with official misconduct, pattern of official misconduct, theft by unlawful taking and conspiracy to commit theft. Ridley is a supervisor in the Roads and Bridges department under the county Public Works Department.
Our Son Pete Episode 39: Ian Edginton talks X-Force

4 days ago | comicsxf.com | Dan Grote

On a very special episode of our monthly Patreon bonus podcast, writer Ian Edginton joins the show to talk about his run on the Counter X era of X-Force, his memories of Pete Wisdom and writing a Marvel comic in the midst of a major editorial transition. Look for Ian and D’Israeli’s new “Scarlet Traces” story in current issues of 2000 AD.
Sale of Galloway senior living home to Lakewood firm completed

4 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Dan Grote

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Mosaic has completed the sale of Seashore Gardens Living Center to Atlas Healthcare Group after a two-year process, the nonprofit said Monday. The separation allows Mosaic to become fully independent and expand beyond facility-based care, according to a statement from the nonprofit, which was formerly known as the Seashore Gardens Foundation. The foundation became Mosaic in January.
Everywhere you look, it's our EXCLUSIVE preview of Laura Kinney: Wolverine #7

1 week ago | comicsxf.com | Dan Grote

In the current arc of Laura Kinney: Wolverine, our heroine is in some kind of altered quasi-sitcom reality where she and her sister Gabby (Hooray!) live with their father, Logan, and Laura is experiencing a trauma response regarding the death of her mother in which she writes fantasies about a violent character called the Wolverine. Think of it like Full House.
Gyms in a van, virtual training, DIY workout spaces — there are a lot of ways to work up a sweat these days

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Dan Grote

BRIGANTINE — In the parking lot of the Brigantine Inlet beach on the north end of the island, four people emerge from a red van and unload kettlebells, resistance bands, agility ladders and other gym equipment. And, for fun, a cornhole set. “We like to have a little fun while we’re doing our workouts,” said Rob Pilchus, 54, of Beach Haven, co-owner of the Atlantic and southern Ocean county franchise of GymGuyz, a mobile personal training and fitness company.
Ms. Marvel goes on a Giant-Size X-Men adventure in this week's CXF Staff Picks

1 week ago | comicsxf.com | Dan Grote

Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email [email protected]. Giant-Size X-Men #1: Ever since she discovered she was a mutant, Kamala Khan has been balancing her previous life as Ms. Marvel with her role as a leader in the new community, but her conflicted identity has come at a deep personal cost.
Deadpool, Batman to team up in Marvel and DC's first intercompany crossover in decades

1 week ago | comicsxf.com | Dan Grote

Earlier this year at ComicsPRO, Marvel and DC announced their first intercompany crossovers since JLA/Avengers more than 20 years ago. On Tuesday, Marvel announced the first of them, a Deadpool-Batman book written by Zeb Wells (Amazing Spider-Man) and drawn by Greg Capullo (Batman), coming this fall. Deadpool may be Marvel’s most popular character who hasn’t yet had a chance to team up with Batman. Do you think Wade will annoy Bruce? I bet Wade will annoy Bruce.