By Nolan P. Smith Donny Cates has become the writer to watch when it comes to comic books. From his fantastic work on God Country to his exciting entries into the Marvel Universe, the man knows how to tell a great story. With Crossover, Cates, artist Geoff Shaw, colorist Dee Cunniffe, and John J. Hill tackle comics’ most prominent reason […]
By Nolan P Smith Who doesn’t love a good samurai story? Thanks to Vault Comics, we get a new series steeped in samurai, swordplay, and bloodshed. We get The Devil’s Red Bride #1, and it is awesome. From Sebastian Girner, John Bivens, Iris Monahan, and Jeff Powell, the story is focused on the Aragami clan, a clan destined to be […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Things are getting crazy in the Big Wait as Bill is trying to keep his sanity due to his new reckless partner. How long he is going to be with him, there is no way of telling. But he does know this: if he wants to see his wife again, he needs to learn to roll with […]
By Rebecca Benson Ever fascinated by post-apocalyptic stories, the gripping comic book entitled “Origins” from BOOM! Studios certainly falls into that category. A trio of survivors are focused on finding hope. They’re faced with death, disease, infection, and perhaps, new beginnings. “Origins” is the attempt at starting over; to find what had started it all and how to stop it […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It is easily the biggest book to hit in months. It’s one of the most anticipated titles, and the time has finally come. IDW brings the world TMNT: The Last Ronin, a book that focuses on the last surviving turtle in the far-flung future. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird are joined by Tom Waltz, Esau […]
By Joshua Gilmore The month of November is here, but there is a book that came out in August that I still can’t shake. The book in question is LEAP M; this title is a one-shot released through Action Lab-Danger Zone. It has taken me a while to wrap my mind around this title, but I’m ready to share a […]
By Staff Reports ABLAZE announced today that they have signed an agreement with licensor Grumpy Cat Limited. The agreement covers Grumpy Cat comic books, graphic novels and a Grumpy Cat tribute book. The World’s Grumpiest Cat— and the world’s most adorable internet sensation—continues to delight fans of all ages. With her ever-present pout and sassy disposition, Grumpy Cat has won […]
By Nolan P. Smith This is like a match made in Heaven. Heroes & Villains, who create some of the best pop culture clothing I have seen, have announced their latest collaboration with Marvel Comics- this time shining the light down on the one and only Moon Knight!!! Moon Knight has always been one of my favorite Marvel characters: from […]
Join Nolan Smith and Rebecca Benson as they interview writer Matt Erman about his new comic book series from Mad Cave Studios, Terminal Punks! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more! The interview premieres November 6th at 8pm PST, tune in!
By Staff Reports Popular storyboard artist Steve Skroce (The Matrix, I, Robot, V for Vendetta, Ninja Assassin, Cloud Atlas) returns for the action-packed miniseries Post Americana. Part Kill Bill, part Mad Max: Fury Road, this new Dystopian story will ignite readers’ imaginations when it launches from Image Comics this December. Beyond The Matrix trilogy storyboards, Skroce also worked with the Wachkowskis […]
By Staff Reports When an ancient vampire rips out her friend’s heart on national TV, an angsty teenager sets out on a quest to avenge her fallen friend. That’s the premise for Stake, dropping in January fro Scout Comics. Meet the Team: Written by David A. Byrne (Spy-DeerMan, The Couch) Illustrated by Francesca Fantini (Artemis and Assassin, . Lettered by Joel […]
By Staff Reports Immortality and illumination. Writer Jacob Murray (Court of the Dead: Shadows of the Underworld) lures comics readers into a whole new realm of fantasy, before purgatory and undying, withThe Eighth Immortal#1 from Source Point Press. Alongside the burgeoning and mystical anime artist, Alice Li Barnes, with cover art by Tiffany Turrill (Lucifer). Curipan has spent her immortality protecting humanity from […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is very excited to announce Pantomime #1 written by Chris Sebela (Crowded) and David Stoll (Metaphorical HER), is out November 4th! In Pantomime, Haley and her brother Max are all alone after their mother’s death and a fresh start at Wayfair Academy, a special needs boarding school, isn’t what she expected. Normally, Haley would withdraw back into […]
By Staff Reports Vault Comics is excited to announce two new gorgeous MIRKA ANDOLFO incentive covers for I WALK WITH MONSTERS #1. Mirka’s cover art will come in three different versions: a regular cover will be available as a 1:15 variant, and a deluxe foil edition printed on thick card stock will be available as a 1:30 variant. There will […]
By Staff Reports Macroverse, the next-generation digital comics platform, is proud to announce the upcoming release of the new “Creator’s Cut” of Aliens Vs. Parker, a sci-fi action comedy from actor-comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, Star Trek: Lower Decks) and writer Nick Giovannetti (Spiderman/Deadpool) with art from Manuel Bracchi (Higher Earth). As long-term writing partners and lifelong comic book fanatics, […]
By Carlos Melgarejo There hasn’t been many books I’ve been this eager to read about; this is one of the few stories that can have a real impact in comics. This manner of blending comedic, drama, action, and spy-thriller, with the last faith in humanity left to the most incapable hands imaginable, has been done before, but not by the […]
By Carlos Melgarejo There are no true heroes in this world, only villains. Is a killer with a conscience genuinely different from the normal man? This first issue sets this question early. Placed Twelve years ago, Donovan Braddock – The Horseman of Death. A trained assassin, given a new life, and with the skills to match this task. One of […]
By Staff Reports IDW would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude for the retailer support and fan enthusiasm surrounding the highly anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, a comic book miniseries three decades in the making from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird! Slated for release on October 28th, TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 […]
By Staff Reports Take more emotional twists and turns with a fresh arc that will surely aim right for the heart. Critically-acclaimed comics writer Frank Gogol (No Heroine) and celebrated artist Nenad Cviticanin have teamed up once again for a brand new entry in the Dead End Kids saga, inviting readers to indulge in Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job, […]
By Staff Reports Two first wave titles that put Mad Cave Studios on the comics map are making an exciting return! It was an easy decision for writer Mark London (Battlecats) to bring the second arc of Knights of the Golden Sun—now blending even more history and fantasy with biblical elements, all perfectly captured in the intricate and detailed art […]
Join Nolan Smith, Kevin Hoskinson and Rebecca Benson as they interview writer Stonie Williams about his new comic book series from Mad Cave Studios, Viillanous! or listen to it on SoundCloud!
By Jeremiah Gagnon The story begins at the scene of a warehouse shootout, with SUV’s acting as berries for each side. On one side, we see two old guys, and on the other, we see a team of younger men. The younger team is taking heavy casualties. Unfortunately, the skills and experience of a two-person team will only take them […]
By Daniel Schwartz Peanut Butter and Jelly. Macaroni and Cheese. Pineapples and Pizza (yes, I said it). Some things are just meant to be together. So, imagine my excitement when I heard that IDW was putting my two favorite 80’s properties together! I had to read it, and it did not disappoint. My favorite Back to the Future movie is […]
By Staff Reports Cutting Edge: The Siren’s Song, Issue #1 debuts at comic book retailers worldwide and on digital devices on November 11. TOMB RAIDER MEETS THE HUNGER GAMES IN BRAND NEW SERIES FROM “THE ITALIAN NEIL GAIMAN”! Brought together by a clandestine corporation, the world’s greatest scientists, artists and entrepreneurs must unite to solve a mystery of epic proportions! […]
By Staff Reports It’s a tale as old as time: Boy meets whale, whale swallows boy, boy discovers tiny town inside whale…and then the adventure really begins! Washing up in comic shops everywhere this May, First Mate (and New York Times best-selling writer) Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT), Captain (and artistic architect) Adam Pollina (X-Force), and Chief Engineer (and Eisner Award-winning […]
By Nolan P. Smith Are you ready? Because it is time to dive back into the world of crowdfunding and shine the light down on a deserving project. It is time for another installment of Let’s Kickstart This! This time, we go back to one of my favorite Kickstarter project creators as Devin Kraft looks to bring the world the […]
By Staff Reports The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a brand-new Rick and Morty™ miniseries— Rick and Morty™: Worlds Apart, coming February 2021. Based on the hit series and Emmy-winning fourth season of Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty™, it’s going to get crazy for the Smiths and Rick Sanchez as new favorite characters […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce that bestselling creator/writer W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man) will team with some of the industry’s best artists—starting with Vanesa R. Del Rey (Redlands)—for a new anthology comic series called Haha this January from Image Comics. “I don’t like clowns, so I thought it’d be a good idea to write about […]
By Staff Reports DC is starting 2021 off with a bang, giving fans a glimpse into futures both near and far, full of current and new characters as the publisher announced plans today for DC Future State, a two-month, line-wide event beginning in January. Through February 2021, the full title lineup will feature a combination of monthly and twice-monthly oversize […]
By Rebecca Benson Working in the Special Education sector, I was captivated by the storyline of “The Epics of Enkidu,” which centers around an autistic individual. The project is available now on IndieGoGo at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-epics-of-enkidu#/. The “Epics of Enkidu” is a modern-day story stemming from the legendary mythology of Enkidu. Beginning in Baghdad, Iraq, readers are immersed in a society encompassing […]