By Staff Reports Tyler Kirkham’s Final Boss didn’t just hit the shelves, it landed a clean shot to the jaw and knocked out the last of the inventory at the distributor level. Reorders are hammering like body shots, prompting Image to rush the debut back to print this week to keep the series in the ring. The second printing will feature […]
By Daniel SchwartzReviewer Publisher: Image ComicsWriter: Robert KirkmanArtists: Dan Mora and Jorge Corona I have been a Transformers fan since watching the animated series in the 80s. I believe that the 1986 Transformers movie is a cinematic masterpiece on par with Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan (which is high praise, as I consider ST2 to be the gold […]
Born from a stone and destined to be a hero. Magnetic Press is proud to announce the return of one of its most celebrated and two-time Eisner Award-nominated graphic novels (Best Adaptation from Another Medium, Best Painter/Multimedia Artist) with THE MONKEY KING: THE COMPLETE HARDCOVER OMNIBUS EDITION, written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chaiko, live now on BackerKit! Out of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Every once in a while, a story comes along that hits all the right emotional notes — heart, humor, and heroism — all wrapped in a package that feels straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon. Ten-Ton Titan Terrier from Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios is one of those special stories. Written by David […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation I love when you find an amazing creator that delivers on projects here on Kickstarter time and time again. I learned of Matt Emmons with one his past projects, The Winter King, which was amazing. Emmons is back with Those That Inherit the Earth, and it ends this week! Here is directly […]
By Daniel SchwartzReviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Mad CaveWriter: Mark SableArtist: Giorgio Pontrelli When selecting comics to review, I look for titles and synopses that capture my interest. Let me tell you, a revenge and heist story set in Ancient Rome definitely piqued my interest. Issue 1 begins with our primary antagonist, a slave named Sergius, being maimed by the […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation I’ve always had a deep love for comic books and graphic novels. Sequential art has been my favorite storytelling medium since childhood—back when I’d lose myself in the pages of G.I. Joe Special Missions or the latest issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. So, when I heard about a new anthology-style comic that embraces […]
By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Image ComicsWriter: Benito CerenoArtist: Derek Hunter When I first saw this comic available for review, I jumped at it. The title alone had me anticipating a fun and sarcastic supernatural adventure, and it did not disappoint! After doing a little research, I found that Hector Plasm has been around for over 20 […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Aric of Dacia is back—and this relaunch hits with the force you want from an X-O Manowar #1. Steve Orlando wastes no time putting Aric and Shanhara into a harsh, post-apocalyptic stretch of terrain where survival and honor collide. The setup is lean and welcoming for new readers, but seasoned fans will […]
By Staff Reports Dare to explore the strange, the bold, and the unknown. Chronicles of the Unknown is Dark Myth Comics’ first full-length graphic novel anthology, featuring eight creator-driven stories that span horror, sci-fi, fantasy, mythology, and dark comedy. From kaiju meat and cosmic curses to demon wrestlers and ancient prophecy, each tale offers a wildly original spin on what […]
By Staff Reports Harbor City’s favorite immortal mummy detective is back, and this time, he’s in over his bandaged head. Now live on Kickstarter, RNM Press unleashes BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE: FANGS & BRIMSTONE #3, a pulpy plunge into danger, deceit, and the city’s supernatural underbelly! This latest chapter by series creator and writer Patrick Coyle (Bixby Grant, Private Eye […]
By Staff Reports Icon Heroes is excited to announce our exclusive releases for LA Comic Con 2025, available only at Booth #1761. Featured Exclusives: Pounce the Puma Action Figure (White Gi)Sculpted by the legendary Four Horsemen Studios, this 6” figure includes 30 points of articulation, 2 interchangeable heads, and 8 interchangeable paws. Packaged in a premium black matte window flap […]
By Staff Reports Magnetic Press is thrilled to announce the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for SPACE RELIC HUNTERS: SMUGGLERS, REBELS, AND SACRED RUINS, a genre-bending, 120-page graphic novel that fuses high-octane sci-fi action with sharp, satirical worldbuilding and a streak of razor-edged wit. From the celebrated team behind the international sci-fi hit On Mars, prolific Belgian-born writer Sylvain Runberg (Orbital, Warship […]
By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Mad CaveWriter: Ray FawkesArtist: Russell Olson The Phantom first swung into action 89 years ago in the pages of newspaper comic strips. Since then, The Ghost Who Walks has been in all kinds of media, from comic books to movies. Thanks to Mad Cave, The Phantom and his signature purple costume return […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce VAN GOGH, a Comixology Original by acclaimed Italian journalist, essayist, and comics writer Francesco Barilli (Goodbye Marilyn) and artist Sakka (Il Sogno del Minotauro, Elain), with letters by Lucy Lenzi. This stunning 128-page graphic biography is now coming to print in English for the very first time. A gorgeously rendered, […]
By Staff Reports The wait is over! DEMON RUSH: OMNIBUS 1, the deluxe hardbound debut of Jake Mastar’s grassroots phenomenon, brings readers a 300-plus-page graphic novel packed with celestial warfare, supernatural intrigue, and a mythos years in the making. Demon Rush showcases Mastar’s expansive worldbuilding with striking, anime-inspired art, laying the groundwork for a universe built to grow. From the Holy Knights […]
By Daniel SchwartzStaff Reviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Image ComicsWriter/Artist: Szymon Kudranski What would you do if you had to solve a puzzling murder mystery while dodging frostbite, Russian spies, and World War 3? Those are the challenges faced by aging FBI veteran agent Collins as he is tasked with solving a grisly murder in the temporary ice bridge between […]
By Staff Reports Green Archer Comics is proud to announce the launch of THE GREEN ARCHER, a 150-page epic comic anthology based on the 1923 novel by Edgar Wallace, whose best-selling adventure once inspired a wildly popular movie serial. Co-written by Benjamin Liska (The Press Guardian & The Clock: 1942) and Dr. Anjuli Shere (Johnny Dollar), with art by Dan […]
By Staff Reports Created by dynamic duo Rick Remender (Grommets, The Scumbag) and Kieron Dwyer (Sea of Red, Captain America), Black Heart Billy is a joyful mash-up of comic absurdity, irreverent satire, and non-stop anarchic action and will be brought back to shelves in a glorious, 25th anniversary black and white hardcover edition this December from Image Comics. It will be a limited […]
By Staff Reports The empire is on fire (literally), and amid the chaos, a band of outcasts dares to rob Rome blind. CIRCUS MAXIMUS, a brutal, cinematic historical heist set during the fall of Nero’s reign, lands this November from Mad Cave Studios. Written by Mark Sable (Graveyard of Empires, Miskatonic), with art by Giorgio Pontrelli (Dylan Dog, Miskatonic), colors […]
By Staff Reports It’s the end of the line for the Van Helsing family… or is it? From Eisner, Harvey, and Manning Award-nominated creator Steve Bryant (Athena Voltaire, Undead or Alive, Shaken and Stirred) comes Evie and the Helsings: They Only Come Out at Night—a horror-comedy comic that pits rock ‘n’ roll dreams against ancient destiny. Joining Bryant on the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation The Return of a Legacy Valiant Comics have long held a special place in my heart. From flipping through vintage X-O Manowar issues to diving into the dark, stylish world of the original Shadowman video game, the Valiant Universe was a defining part of my comic book journey. When Valiant relaunched in […]
By Staff Reports Direct from creator Matt Dinniman, writer Michael Moreci, artist Brett Bean, and Vault Comics comes an explosive, brand-new, and 100% canon graphic novel expansion to the DCC universe! Featuring a fistful of beloved characters (and some new friends, enemies, and exceptionally concerning weapons), fans will see the opening of the World Dungeon like never before–from a new […]
By Staff Reports The critically-acclaimed YA graphic novel Anzuelo by Eisner Award winning cartoonist Emma Ríos (Pretty Deadly, Mirror, I.D.) will be available in trade paperback this November from Image Comics. In Anzuelo, the Sea, secretly more complex than anyone imagined, rises one day. The horizon folds as the Sea absorbs the world and transforms everything that’s been pulled inside […]
By Staff Reports At his “Robert Kirkman LIVE at SDCC” panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), visionary creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, TRANSFORMERS) announced the return of the long out-of-print and very much in-demand comic book series Capes from Skybound and Image Comics. Representing his and co-creator/artist Mark Englert’s (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hack Slash) corner of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Full throttle honesty: I’ve never seen the classic Speed Racer anime, skipped the live-action movie, and haven’t cracked open the manga or past comics. I knew the name, the car, and the legend—but that was about it. So when Mad Cave Studios announced a fresh new take on Speed Racer, it felt […]
By Staff Reports In partnership with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997– and global entertainment powerhouse The Nacelle Company are proud to announce the return of the CBLDF’s annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party at The Westgate Hotel on Thursday, July […]
By Staff Reports Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced the all-new comic book one-shot G.I. JOE: Cold Slither #1 from the head banging band of writer Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man), artist Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man), colorist Rex Lokus (Aquaman), and letterer Pat Brosseau (Batman and Robin). The loudest G.I. […]
By Staff Reports Coming this winter from Mad Cave Studios, one of the most prolific colorists in comics, Lee Loughridge (Flash Gordon, Deadly Class), makes his long-awaited writing debut with MIDSTATE—a slow-burn supernatural noir that blurs the line between intuition and madness. Illustrated by Mack Chater (Sword Daughter, Briggs Land) and lettered by Rob Tweedy, this 144-page original graphic novel […]
By Staff Reports Eisner Award winning Joe Pruett (Voices In My Head, Cable, Domino) and legendary artist Marcelo Frusin (Hellblazer, Loveless, Kick-Ass: The New Girl) team up for an all-new tale of blood-curdling horror in Viking Moon. This five issue miniseries is set to launch in September from Image Comics. “This a story I’ve wanted to write for a long time, […]