Hellboy’s Mike Mignola Expands His *Other* Horror Universe
Mike Mignola's name may be synonymous with Hellboy, but that's not the only shared horror fantasy universe Mignola has established. Mignola and novelist Christopher Golden debuted a brand new horror saga with 2007's Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire, and they've spent the years since steadily fleshing out that universe with an ever-growing lineup of comics. Now, IGN can exclusively reveal the next additions to the Baltimore/Joe Golem universe.
Beginning in April 2021, Dark Horse Comics will publish a trio of new stories under the "Tales From the Outerverse" banner. Each of these three books - Cojacaru the Skinner, Imogen of the Wyrding Way and The Golem Walks Among Us! - will focus on three pivotal characters from the larger Baltimore universe and shed light on just how much these supernatural beings impacted the events of World War II. The first issue of each series will feature cover art from Peter Bergting, forming a triptych image showcasing the many colorful characters in the Baltimore universe. Check out that triptych below:
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Art by Peter Bergting. (Image Credit: Dark Horse)[/caption]
These three books will hit shelves shortly after the debut of Lady Baltimore: The Witch Queens #1 in March 2021, another key chapter in the larger Baltimore saga. As Golden explains, this shared universe continues to grow as he and Mignola find themselves fascinated with the storytelling possibilities.
“From the moment Mike and I realized that Baltimore and Joe Golem existed in the same universe, it started to grow and evolve in our minds," said Golden in Dark Horse's press release. “I knew Sofia’s story wasn’t over and we’d talked about doing LADY BALTIMORE, but it felt like this new universe was so much bigger than that, just bursting with possibilities. In the previous books we had already established a deep mythology and a broad timeline, but we wanted to explore a time where the big story points would overlap. Lady Baltimore was born of that."
Golden continued, "But with so many and so much world-building to explore, we knew that wasn’t enough for us, and so 'Tales from the Outerverse' was born. That’s the banner title for three separate, smaller stories spotlighting three of our favorite characters. COJACARU THE SKINNER, IMOGEN OF THE WYRDING WAY, and THE GOLEM WALKS AMONG US! each tell a self-contained story, but they’re also part of this broader story we’re telling of this world, the Outerverse, as our version of World War II kicks off. It’s all rooted in the origins of evil from the Outer Dark, which is where The Outerverse gets its name.”
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Art by Peter Bergting. (Image Credit: Dark Horse)[/caption]
“Way back when, BALTIMORE was just intended to be a novel and so was JOE GOLEM,” added Mignola. “But, then, HELLBOY was originally going to be a few comics and I never imagined it would take off and turn into whatever the hell it is now. These things sometimes have a life of their own and the best thing you can do is feed the first and see where things are going to take you. In the case of BALTIMORE and JOE GOLEM, you have both Chris and I feeding the fire. The best kind of fire—a fire made of folklore, monsters and magic. So, really, there’s no limit to how far this thing might go, especially with artists Bridgit Connell and Peter Bergting onboard, doing, I thing, the best work of their careers.”
Cojacaru the Skinner is a two-issue limited series that debuts on April 21, 2021. Imogen of the Wyrding Way is also a two-issue series and debuts on June 23, 2021. Finally, The Golem Walks Among Us is a two-issue series that debuts on August 4, 2021.
Mignola fans can also look forward to the release of Hellboy: The Quarantine Sketchbook on March 3. This hardcover volume collects Mignola's various charity sketches from 2020. Proceeds from the book are being donated to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.
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While Dark Horse continues to publish new comics set in the wider Hellboy/BPRD universe, the core Hellboy saga reached its dramatic conclusion in 2019 with the release of BPRD: The Devil You Know #15. Find out why we think the Hellboy saga is an unprecedented accomplishment for Mignola and his collaborators.
Unfortunately, fans probably shouldn't hold their breath for a sequel to 2019's Hellboy movie. Star David Harbour is pessimistic about the prospects of a second movie.
"I don't think there'll be much of a light [for a sequel]," Harbour told ComicBook.com. "There's a lot of people who reach out to me who really loved it and really enjoyed the new take, and were just happy to see [Hellboy] back on the screen, but I know in the culture at large, I don't think it was very well received."
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These three books will hit shelves shortly after the debut of Lady Baltimore: The Witch Queens #1 in March 2021, another key chapter in the larger Baltimore saga. As Golden explains, this shared universe continues to grow as he and Mignola find themselves fascinated with the storytelling possibilities.
“From the moment Mike and I realized that Baltimore and Joe Golem existed in the same universe, it started to grow and evolve in our minds," said Golden in Dark Horse's press release. “I knew Sofia’s story wasn’t over and we’d talked about doing LADY BALTIMORE, but it felt like this new universe was so much bigger than that, just bursting with possibilities. In the previous books we had already established a deep mythology and a broad timeline, but we wanted to explore a time where the big story points would overlap. Lady Baltimore was born of that."
Golden continued, "But with so many and so much world-building to explore, we knew that wasn’t enough for us, and so 'Tales from the Outerverse' was born. That’s the banner title for three separate, smaller stories spotlighting three of our favorite characters. COJACARU THE SKINNER, IMOGEN OF THE WYRDING WAY, and THE GOLEM WALKS AMONG US! each tell a self-contained story, but they’re also part of this broader story we’re telling of this world, the Outerverse, as our version of World War II kicks off. It’s all rooted in the origins of evil from the Outer Dark, which is where The Outerverse gets its name.”
[caption id="attachment_246125" align="aligncenter" width="1988"] Art by Peter Bergting. (Image Credit: Dark Horse)[/caption]
“Way back when, BALTIMORE was just intended to be a novel and so was JOE GOLEM,” added Mignola. “But, then, HELLBOY was originally going to be a few comics and I never imagined it would take off and turn into whatever the hell it is now. These things sometimes have a life of their own and the best thing you can do is feed the first and see where things are going to take you. In the case of BALTIMORE and JOE GOLEM, you have both Chris and I feeding the fire. The best kind of fire—a fire made of folklore, monsters and magic. So, really, there’s no limit to how far this thing might go, especially with artists Bridgit Connell and Peter Bergting onboard, doing, I thing, the best work of their careers.”
Cojacaru the Skinner is a two-issue limited series that debuts on April 21, 2021. Imogen of the Wyrding Way is also a two-issue series and debuts on June 23, 2021. Finally, The Golem Walks Among Us is a two-issue series that debuts on August 4, 2021.
Mignola fans can also look forward to the release of Hellboy: The Quarantine Sketchbook on March 3. This hardcover volume collects Mignola's various charity sketches from 2020. Proceeds from the book are being donated to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.
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While Dark Horse continues to publish new comics set in the wider Hellboy/BPRD universe, the core Hellboy saga reached its dramatic conclusion in 2019 with the release of BPRD: The Devil You Know #15. Find out why we think the Hellboy saga is an unprecedented accomplishment for Mignola and his collaborators.
Unfortunately, fans probably shouldn't hold their breath for a sequel to 2019's Hellboy movie. Star David Harbour is pessimistic about the prospects of a second movie.
"I don't think there'll be much of a light [for a sequel]," Harbour told ComicBook.com. "There's a lot of people who reach out to me who really loved it and really enjoyed the new take, and were just happy to see [Hellboy] back on the screen, but I know in the culture at large, I don't think it was very well received."
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Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.Hellboy’s Mike Mignola Expands His *Other* Horror Universe
Mike Mignola's name may be synonymous with Hellboy, but that's not the only shared horror fantasy universe Mignola has established. Mignola and novelist Christopher Golden debuted a brand new horror saga with 2007's Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire, and they've spent the years since steadily fleshing out that universe with an ever-growing lineup of comics. Now, IGN can exclusively reveal the next additions to the Baltimore/Joe Golem universe.
Beginning in April 2021, Dark Horse Comics will publish a trio of new stories under the "Tales From the Outerverse" banner. Each of these three books - Cojacaru the Skinner, Imogen of the Wyrding Way and The Golem Walks Among Us! - will focus on three pivotal characters from the larger Baltimore universe and shed light on just how much these supernatural beings impacted the events of World War II. The first issue of each series will feature cover art from Peter Bergting, forming a triptych image showcasing the many colorful characters in the Baltimore universe. Check out that triptych below:
[caption id="attachment_246125" align="aligncenter" width="2977"] Art by Peter Bergting. (Image Credit: Dark Horse)[/caption]
These three books will hit shelves shortly after the debut of Lady Baltimore: The Witch Queens #1 in March 2021, another key chapter in the larger Baltimore saga. As Golden explains, this shared universe continues to grow as he and Mignola find themselves fascinated with the storytelling possibilities.
“From the moment Mike and I realized that Baltimore and Joe Golem existed in the same universe, it started to grow and evolve in our minds," said Golden in Dark Horse's press release. “I knew Sofia’s story wasn’t over and we’d talked about doing LADY BALTIMORE, but it felt like this new universe was so much bigger than that, just bursting with possibilities. In the previous books we had already established a deep mythology and a broad timeline, but we wanted to explore a time where the big story points would overlap. Lady Baltimore was born of that."
Golden continued, "But with so many and so much world-building to explore, we knew that wasn’t enough for us, and so 'Tales from the Outerverse' was born. That’s the banner title for three separate, smaller stories spotlighting three of our favorite characters. COJACARU THE SKINNER, IMOGEN OF THE WYRDING WAY, and THE GOLEM WALKS AMONG US! each tell a self-contained story, but they’re also part of this broader story we’re telling of this world, the Outerverse, as our version of World War II kicks off. It’s all rooted in the origins of evil from the Outer Dark, which is where The Outerverse gets its name.”
[caption id="attachment_246125" align="aligncenter" width="1988"] Art by Peter Bergting. (Image Credit: Dark Horse)[/caption]
“Way back when, BALTIMORE was just intended to be a novel and so was JOE GOLEM,” added Mignola. “But, then, HELLBOY was originally going to be a few comics and I never imagined it would take off and turn into whatever the hell it is now. These things sometimes have a life of their own and the best thing you can do is feed the first and see where things are going to take you. In the case of BALTIMORE and JOE GOLEM, you have both Chris and I feeding the fire. The best kind of fire—a fire made of folklore, monsters and magic. So, really, there’s no limit to how far this thing might go, especially with artists Bridgit Connell and Peter Bergting onboard, doing, I thing, the best work of their careers.”
Cojacaru the Skinner is a two-issue limited series that debuts on April 21, 2021. Imogen of the Wyrding Way is also a two-issue series and debuts on June 23, 2021. Finally, The Golem Walks Among Us is a one-shot story that releases on August 4, 2021.
Mignola fans can also look forward to the release of Hellboy: The Quarantine Sketchbook on March 3. This hardcover volume collects Mignola's various charity sketches from 2020. Proceeds from the book are being donated to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.
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While Dark Horse continues to publish new comics set in the wider Hellboy/BPRD universe, the core Hellboy saga reached its dramatic conclusion in 2019 with the release of BPRD: The Devil You Know #15. Find out why we think the Hellboy saga is an unprecedented accomplishment for Mignola and his collaborators.
Unfortunately, fans probably shouldn't hold their breath for a sequel to 2019's Hellboy movie. Star David Harbour is pessimistic about the prospects of a second movie.
"I don't think there'll be much of a light [for a sequel]," Harbour told ComicBook.com. "There's a lot of people who reach out to me who really loved it and really enjoyed the new take, and were just happy to see [Hellboy] back on the screen, but I know in the culture at large, I don't think it was very well received."
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Art by Peter Bergting. (Image Credit: Dark Horse)[/caption]
These three books will hit shelves shortly after the debut of Lady Baltimore: The Witch Queens #1 in March 2021, another key chapter in the larger Baltimore saga. As Golden explains, this shared universe continues to grow as he and Mignola find themselves fascinated with the storytelling possibilities.
“From the moment Mike and I realized that Baltimore and Joe Golem existed in the same universe, it started to grow and evolve in our minds," said Golden in Dark Horse's press release. “I knew Sofia’s story wasn’t over and we’d talked about doing LADY BALTIMORE, but it felt like this new universe was so much bigger than that, just bursting with possibilities. In the previous books we had already established a deep mythology and a broad timeline, but we wanted to explore a time where the big story points would overlap. Lady Baltimore was born of that."
Golden continued, "But with so many and so much world-building to explore, we knew that wasn’t enough for us, and so 'Tales from the Outerverse' was born. That’s the banner title for three separate, smaller stories spotlighting three of our favorite characters. COJACARU THE SKINNER, IMOGEN OF THE WYRDING WAY, and THE GOLEM WALKS AMONG US! each tell a self-contained story, but they’re also part of this broader story we’re telling of this world, the Outerverse, as our version of World War II kicks off. It’s all rooted in the origins of evil from the Outer Dark, which is where The Outerverse gets its name.”
[caption id="attachment_246125" align="aligncenter" width="1988"] Art by Peter Bergting. (Image Credit: Dark Horse)[/caption]
“Way back when, BALTIMORE was just intended to be a novel and so was JOE GOLEM,” added Mignola. “But, then, HELLBOY was originally going to be a few comics and I never imagined it would take off and turn into whatever the hell it is now. These things sometimes have a life of their own and the best thing you can do is feed the first and see where things are going to take you. In the case of BALTIMORE and JOE GOLEM, you have both Chris and I feeding the fire. The best kind of fire—a fire made of folklore, monsters and magic. So, really, there’s no limit to how far this thing might go, especially with artists Bridgit Connell and Peter Bergting onboard, doing, I thing, the best work of their careers.”
Cojacaru the Skinner is a two-issue limited series that debuts on April 21, 2021. Imogen of the Wyrding Way is also a two-issue series and debuts on June 23, 2021. Finally, The Golem Walks Among Us is a one-shot story that releases on August 4, 2021.
Mignola fans can also look forward to the release of Hellboy: The Quarantine Sketchbook on March 3. This hardcover volume collects Mignola's various charity sketches from 2020. Proceeds from the book are being donated to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.
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While Dark Horse continues to publish new comics set in the wider Hellboy/BPRD universe, the core Hellboy saga reached its dramatic conclusion in 2019 with the release of BPRD: The Devil You Know #15. Find out why we think the Hellboy saga is an unprecedented accomplishment for Mignola and his collaborators.
Unfortunately, fans probably shouldn't hold their breath for a sequel to 2019's Hellboy movie. Star David Harbour is pessimistic about the prospects of a second movie.
"I don't think there'll be much of a light [for a sequel]," Harbour told ComicBook.com. "There's a lot of people who reach out to me who really loved it and really enjoyed the new take, and were just happy to see [Hellboy] back on the screen, but I know in the culture at large, I don't think it was very well received."
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This week in GTA Online, claim free login bonuses, discounted upgrades to the Kosatka submarine, Survival series bonuses, and much more.
GTA Online: Claim Double Survival Rewards, Kosatka Submarine Upgrade Discounts
This week in GTA Online, claim free login bonuses, discounted upgrades to the Kosatka submarine, Survival series bonuses, and much more.
Resident Evil Village: First Gameplay Reveal Showcase Announced
A Resident Evil Showcase will take place on January 21, 2021, at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm GMT and will give a guided tour of Resident Evil Village, a new trailer, the first-ever gameplay, and more Resident Evil news.
Revealed via Resident Evil's Twitter, this showcase will be hosted by What's Good Games' Brittney Brombacher, and Capcom shared a short teaser video of what fans can expect next week.
Resident Evil Village was first announced at the PS5 reveal event in 2020, and it is scheduled to be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2021. Capcom has said it is "looking into" Xbox One and PS4 versions. Capcom has since revealed a bit more about Resident Evil Village, including that it takes place in a desolate, snowy village and that players will once again play as Resident Evil 7's Ethan Winters. Fans of the horror franchise can look forward to a much more open space than Resident Evil 7 as they will face off against gruesome creatures including werewolves. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/resident-evil-8-village-gameplay-trailer"] Resident Evil Village made our list of all the big games coming in 2021, including Halo Infinite, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Horizon Forbidden West. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.Don’t miss the #REShowcase on January 21st at 2:00 PM Pacific! Join Resident Evil producers and our host, Brittney Brombacher (@BlondeNerd), on a guided tour of Resident Evil Village, including a new trailer, first-ever gameplay, and more Resident Evil news! pic.twitter.com/aaZGPfE9cA
— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) January 14, 2021
Resident Evil Village: First Gameplay Reveal Showcase Announced
A Resident Evil Showcase will take place on January 21, 2021, at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm GMT and will give a guided tour of Resident Evil Village, a new trailer, the first-ever gameplay, and more Resident Evil news.
Revealed via Resident Evil's Twitter, this showcase will be hosted by What's Good Games' Brittney Brombacher, and the Capcom shared a short teaser video of what fans can expect next week.
Resident Evil Village was first announced at the PS5 reveal event in 2020, and it is scheduled to be released PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2021. Capcom has said it is "looking into" Xbox One and PS4 versions. Capcom has since revealed a bit more about Resident Evil Village, including that it takes place in a desolate, snowy village and that players will once again play as Resident Evil 7's Ethan Winters. Fans of the horror franchise can look forward to a much more open space than Resident Evil 7 as they will face off against gruesome creatures including werewolves. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/resident-evil-8-village-gameplay-trailer"] Resident Evil Village made our list of all the big games coming in 2021, including Halo Infinite, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Horizon Forbidden West. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.Don’t miss the #REShowcase on January 21st at 2:00 PM Pacific! Join Resident Evil producers and our host, Brittney Brombacher (@BlondeNerd), on a guided tour of Resident Evil Village, including a new trailer, first-ever gameplay, and more Resident Evil news! pic.twitter.com/aaZGPfE9cA
— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) January 14, 2021
Samsung Takes On the AirPods Pro With the Galaxy Buds Pro
Samsung has announced a new set of Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds for discerning audiophiles.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is going head to head with the Apple AirPods Pro with features like active noise canceling, clear microphones, and of course, quality audio.
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Each earbud features an 11-millimeter woofer for deeper bass and a 6.5- millimeter tweeter for richer treble. Thanks to its intelligent ANC capabilities you can reduce background noise by up to 99%. Alternatively for times when you need to hear the environment around you, switching on Ambient Sound mode amplifies nearby sounds by more than 20 decibels.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also features three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) on each earbud to ensure you’re heard as clearly as possible. One of the outside microphones is dedicated to cutting out background noises with its high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) rating.
Even the earbuds shape is designed to fit flat in the users' earlobe to reduce wind contact, plus there’s Wind Shield technology built into the earbuds.
There’s a new Auto Switch feature that allows the earbuds to easily switch between playing audio from a Samsung phone or tablet. For instance, you could be watching a video on your Samsung Android tablet, quickly answer a phone call from your smartphone, and then switch back to hearing the tablet audio.
You can expect 5 hours of playback from each earbud with ANC turned on and there’s an additional 13 hours in the wireless charging case. Without ANC, users can enjoy 8 hours of playback with 20 hours in reserve on the case.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro comes in three colors: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet. They’re available starting now from Samsung for $199 and will be available from retailers starting on January 15th.
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There’s a new Auto Switch feature that allows the earbuds to easily switch between playing audio from a Samsung phone or tablet. For instance, you could be watching a video on your Samsung Android tablet, quickly answer a phone call from your smartphone, and then switch back to hearing the tablet audio.
You can expect 5 hours of playback from each earbud with ANC turned on and there’s an additional 13 hours in the wireless charging case. Without ANC, users can enjoy 8 hours of playback with 20 hours in reserve on the case.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro comes in three colors: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet. They’re available starting now from Samsung for $199 and will be available from retailers starting on January 15th.
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Samsung has announced a new set of Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds for discerning audiophiles.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is going head to head with the Apple AirPods Pro with features like active noise canceling, clear microphones, and of course, quality audio.
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Each earbud features an 11-millimeter woofer for deeper bass and a 6.5- millimeter tweeter for richer treble. Thanks to its intelligent ANC capabilities you can reduce background noise by up to 99%. Alternatively for times when you need to hear the environment around you, switching on Ambient Sound mode amplifies nearby sounds by more than 20 decibels.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also features three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) on each earbud to ensure you’re heard as clearly as possible. One of the outside microphones is dedicated to cutting out background noises with its high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) rating.
Even the earbuds shape is designed to fit flat in the users' earlobe to reduce wind contact, plus there’s Wind Shield technology built into the earbuds.
There’s a new Auto Switch feature that allows the earbuds to easily switch between playing audio from a Samsung phone or tablet. For instance, you could be watching a video on your Samsung Android tablet, quickly answer a phone call from your smartphone, and then switch back to hearing the tablet audio.
You can expect 5 hours of playback from each earbud with ANC turned on and there’s an additional 13 hours in the wireless charging case. Without ANC, users can enjoy 8 hours of playback with 20 hours in reserve on the case.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro comes in three colors: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet. They’re available starting now from Samsung for $199 and will be available from retailers starting on January 15th.
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There’s a new Auto Switch feature that allows the earbuds to easily switch between playing audio from a Samsung phone or tablet. For instance, you could be watching a video on your Samsung Android tablet, quickly answer a phone call from your smartphone, and then switch back to hearing the tablet audio.
You can expect 5 hours of playback from each earbud with ANC turned on and there’s an additional 13 hours in the wireless charging case. Without ANC, users can enjoy 8 hours of playback with 20 hours in reserve on the case.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro comes in three colors: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet. They’re available starting now from Samsung for $199 and will be available from retailers starting on January 15th.
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Samsung announced three new smartphones: the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the company’s newest flagship Android phone, with a 6.8-inch display featuring a Quad HD+ resolution (3,200 x 1,440) and a refresh rate of 120Hz. While in years past you had to choose between either resolution or refresh rate, you can finally have both across the entire Galaxy S21 line.
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That said, this XL-sized handset automatically adjusts its frame rate between 10Hz and 120Hz depending on the type of content you’re viewing. The Galaxy S21 Ultra for example will display at 120Hz for gaming, 60Hz for video, and dip as low as 10Hz while viewing static content like books.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra also features a much brighter screen, with a peak brightness of 1,500-nits while also delivering 50% better contrast and a new Eye Comfort Shield feature to reduce eye fatigue.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 line is finally able to push high-resolution and refresh rate at the same time thanks to the new Snapdragon 888 processor. This particular handset is fitted with a 5,000mAh battery, as well as at least 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. Users can bump up the specs to 16GB of RAM, plus 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
Around the back, Samsung has completely redesigned the Galaxy S21 line with a slimmer camera bump that more seamlessly blends in with the phone’s metal frame.
The number of cameras has increased up to four now, one more than last year. The main camera features a 108MP pro sensor with phase-detect autofocus. It captures extremely high-resolution images with 12bit HDR photos that offer 64 times more rich color data.
What’s more, you also get dual (yes, that’s right) 10MP telephoto cameras. Both of the telephoto cameras feature dual-pixel autofocus and are optically image-stabilized, but one offers a zoom of 3x while the other is 10x. Combined they power the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 100x Space Zoom feature.
Lastly, there’s a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and dual-pixel autofocus as well. All four cameras are capable of capturing 4K 60fps footage, and users can even switch between all the different lenses while recording. The new 8K Snap also allows users to quickly shoot 8K stills and video with their phones.
S-Pen fans will be glad to know it’s finally coming to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, though there’s no internal space to hold the stylus. Instead, you’ll have to buy a special case with a stylus caddy that bumps out the left side of the phone by about a centimeter.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available for preorder now for $1,199 and releases on January 29th. Those that preorder between now and January 28th will also get a $200 Samsung Credit and a free Galaxy SmartTag – Samsung’s Bluetooth locator accessory.
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 line is finally able to push high-resolution and refresh rate at the same time thanks to the new Snapdragon 888 processor. This particular handset is fitted with a 5,000mAh battery, as well as at least 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. Users can bump up the specs to 16GB of RAM, plus 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
Around the back, Samsung has completely redesigned the Galaxy S21 line with a slimmer camera bump that more seamlessly blends in with the phone’s metal frame.
The number of cameras has increased up to four now, one more than last year. The main camera features a 108MP pro sensor with phase-detect autofocus. It captures extremely high-resolution images with 12bit HDR photos that offer 64 times more rich color data.
What’s more, you also get dual (yes, that’s right) 10MP telephoto cameras. Both of the telephoto cameras feature dual-pixel autofocus and are optically image-stabilized, but one offers a zoom of 3x while the other is 10x. Combined they power the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 100x Space Zoom feature.
Lastly, there’s a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and dual-pixel autofocus as well. All four cameras are capable of capturing 4K 60fps footage, and users can even switch between all the different lenses while recording. The new 8K Snap also allows users to quickly shoot 8K stills and video with their phones.
S-Pen fans will be glad to know it’s finally coming to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, though there’s no internal space to hold the stylus. Instead, you’ll have to buy a special case with a stylus caddy that bumps out the left side of the phone by about a centimeter.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available for preorder now for $1,199 and releases on January 29th. Those that preorder between now and January 28th will also get a $200 Samsung Credit and a free Galaxy SmartTag – Samsung’s Bluetooth locator accessory.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+
Moving onto Samsung’s more affordable smartphones, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ offer up a slightly smaller screen experience with 6.2 and 6.7 inch devices, respectively. Both phones also only feature a Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080), but you still get a 120Hz experience and the screens are HDR10+ certified too. As for internal hardware, the two handsets are still powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset with 8GB of RAM, plus either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The Galaxy S21 features a 4,000mAh battery while the Galaxy S21+ has slightly more capacity at 4,800mAh. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=samsung-galaxy-s21-plus&captions=true"] The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ also have one fewer camera than their Ultra brethren and the arrangement is different too. They both have 12MP wide-angle and ultrawide cameras. The 64MP telephoto camera, meanwhile, features phase-detect AF and a 3x OIS optic for 30x Space Zoom. Pricing for the Galaxy S21 starts at $799 and the Galaxy S21+ starts at $999, both phones are available for preorder now and will arrive on January 29th. Preorders made between now and January 28th come with a $100 Samsung Credit for the Galaxy S21 or a $150 Samsung Credit for the Galaxy S21+, as well as a Galaxy SmartTag. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspamThe Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Finally Gets a Real QHD+ 120Hz Display
Samsung announced three new smartphones: the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the company’s newest flagship Android phone, with a 6.8-inch display featuring a Quad HD+ resolution (3,200 x 1,440) and a refresh rate of 120Hz. While in years past you had to choose between either resolution or refresh rate, you can finally have both across the entire Galaxy S21 line.
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That said, this XL-sized handset automatically adjusts its frame rate between 10Hz and 120Hz depending on the type of content you’re viewing. The Galaxy S21 Ultra for example will display at 120Hz for gaming, 60Hz for video, and dip as low as 10Hz while viewing static content like books.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra also features a much brighter screen, with a peak brightness of 1,500-nits while also delivering 50% better contrast and a new Eye Comfort Shield feature to reduce eye fatigue.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 line is finally able to push high-resolution and refresh rate at the same time thanks to the new Snapdragon 888 processor. This particular handset is fitted with a 5,000mAh battery, as well as at least 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. Users can bump up the specs to 16GB of RAM, plus 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
Around the back, Samsung has completely redesigned the Galaxy S21 line with a slimmer camera bump that more seamlessly blends in with the phone’s metal frame.
The number of cameras has increased up to four now, one more than last year. The main camera features a 108MP pro sensor with phase-detect autofocus. It captures extremely high-resolution images with 12bit HDR photos that offer 64 times more rich color data.
What’s more, you also get dual (yes, that’s right) 10MP telephoto cameras. Both of the telephoto cameras feature dual-pixel autofocus and are optically image-stabilized, but one offers a zoom of 3x while the other is 10x. Combined they power the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 100x Space Zoom feature.
Lastly, there’s a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and dual-pixel autofocus as well. All four cameras are capable of capturing 4K 60fps footage, and users can even switch between all the different lenses while recording. The new 8K Snap also allows users to quickly shoot 8K stills and video with their phones.
S-Pen fans will be glad to know it’s finally coming to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, though there’s no internal space to hold the stylus. Instead, you’ll have to buy a special case with a stylus caddy that bumps out the left side of the phone by about a centimeter.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available for preorder now for $1,199 and releases on January 29th. Those that preorder between now and January 28th will also get a $200 Samsung Credit and a free Galaxy SmartTag – Samsung’s Bluetooth locator accessory.
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 line is finally able to push high-resolution and refresh rate at the same time thanks to the new Snapdragon 888 processor. This particular handset is fitted with a 5,000mAh battery, as well as at least 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. Users can bump up the specs to 16GB of RAM, plus 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
Around the back, Samsung has completely redesigned the Galaxy S21 line with a slimmer camera bump that more seamlessly blends in with the phone’s metal frame.
The number of cameras has increased up to four now, one more than last year. The main camera features a 108MP pro sensor with phase-detect autofocus. It captures extremely high-resolution images with 12bit HDR photos that offer 64 times more rich color data.
What’s more, you also get dual (yes, that’s right) 10MP telephoto cameras. Both of the telephoto cameras feature dual-pixel autofocus and are optically image-stabilized, but one offers a zoom of 3x while the other is 10x. Combined they power the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 100x Space Zoom feature.
Lastly, there’s a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and dual-pixel autofocus as well. All four cameras are capable of capturing 4K 60fps footage, and users can even switch between all the different lenses while recording. The new 8K Snap also allows users to quickly shoot 8K stills and video with their phones.
S-Pen fans will be glad to know it’s finally coming to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, though there’s no internal space to hold the stylus. Instead, you’ll have to buy a special case with a stylus caddy that bumps out the left side of the phone by about a centimeter.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available for preorder now for $1,199 and releases on January 29th. Those that preorder between now and January 28th will also get a $200 Samsung Credit and a free Galaxy SmartTag – Samsung’s Bluetooth locator accessory.
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