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 […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at the explosive series finale MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #55, from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Moisés Hidalgo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), colorist Igor Monti with assistance by Sabrina Del Grosso, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, featuring the […]
By Staff Reports Storyworlds and its founder, Max Gadney, are proud to announce the launch of the company and four new Graphic Novellas: United States of Magic, The Sword and the SIx-Shooter, Only Hope: Fear Farm, and FAB! Storyworlds aims to work with up-and-coming creators from diverse backgrounds to help introduce a new readership to comics. Max Gadney, who previously […]
By Staff Reports ABLAZE is proud to help celebrate Filipino American History Month this October with “TRESE” comic book creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo! Which will soon also be an original anime series on Netflix. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on […]
By Rebecca Benson Stairway is a collection of ten comic issues produced by a different creative team for each, respectively, from Image Comics. It is pitched as a window to humanity and its unique tendencies. I was eager to read this anthology as it boasted Michael Crichton (“Jurassic Park,” “Timeline,” “Sphere”) type of science fiction. To avoid being cumbersome, I […]
By Staff Reports It’s a tale of Revenants and the Survivors who hunt them. Failed Superheroes Club, LA-based graphic novel, board game, and toy development company, is excited to announce the launch of The Kill Journal Indiegogo campaign! Written and lettered by Adam Lawson (The Eighth) with art by Jason Crager (The Darkness, Evangeline), and colors by Steve Canon (Jack Irons). The Kill Journal explores anti-heroes birthed […]
By Staff Reports Macroverse is proud to announce the release Phobos, the beautiful atmospheric tale of horror and nostalgia from 2019 Best Web Comic Eisner-nominated creator, Jason Brubaker (reMIND, Sithrah)! Think ambiance and vast gray landscapes of PlayDead’s Inside or Limbo, with the lighthearted humor of The Addams Family. Knocked unconscious 700 years ago, the vampire Phobos is stuck at […]
By Nolan P. Smith Belief can make or break the world. Belief in the truth. Belief in the unexplained, belief that everything will be ok. With Image Comics The Department of Truth. We dive deep into the world of belief and a conspiracy, deep-rooted in the history we think we know. From James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds, Aditya Bidikar, and […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Like Light before it, Lost is a dialogue-free adventure into the unknown. Its story isn’t entirely clear, but it’s a fun trip. It allows you to create your own story while giving you a blueprint.of which direction the story should take. It’s as minimalistic as comics get, and it’s an incredible journey. The book is about two […]
By Rebecca Benson Before we start, this book is currently on Kickstarter and is ending soon! Check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arledgecomics/no-going-back?ref=project_link. “No Going Back” is a graphic novel that stars teenaged Rebecca, whose life originated from within walls. These walls were built to protect its community. No one was allowed to exit; no one was allowed adventure beyond their limits. Enter […]
By Staff Reports Comics fans won’t want to miss Mad Cave Studios as they kick off October with the Mad Cave Showcase 2.0 on Saturday, Oct. 3rd, with all new guests and announcements, talk of the launch of the new YA line, Maverick, and more! Out next week from Mad Cave is Hollywood Trash #1, written by Stephen Sonneveld, with art […]
By Staff Reports Big things are on the ‘Horizon’ at Titan Comics… their latest comic launch of Horizon Zero Dawn (based on the leading video game from Sony/Guerilla Games) has surpassed 80,000 copies on Issue #1 (on sale August 5). A second print of #1 with a new cover by Artgerm is still available to order. Leading the way on Issue […]
By Staff Reports SPAWN #311 Cover B by McFarlane (Diamond Code AUG200369) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 28. Image Comics President and SPAWN creator, Todd McFarlane, will pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman in the upcoming SPAWN #311 with a cover in memory of the late actor who brought to life Marvel’s Black Panther character in […]
By Staff Reports After a billion clicks, a bombshell secret comic that’s turned the internet on its ear, a lot of laughs, and, hey, even a few tears, Bad Idea – the dangerously unruly and equally experimental new comic book publisher – is ready to do the impossible: Actually publish comics. We always knew it would come to this. Here’s […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave is thrilled to announce the Mad Cave Showcase 2.0! The Showcase will broadcast live on Saturday, October 3rd at 12 pm ET/9 am PT and will once again be hosted by the incredible Jazzlyn Stone. Join us and some very special guests – including acclaimed writers and artists like Cullen Bunn (NYT bestselling writer of […]
By Staff Reports Vault Comics is thrilled to announce two new gorgeous David Mack incentive covers for Giga #1. Mack’s cover art will come in two different versions. A regular cover will be available as a 1:15 variant, while a deluxe foil edition printed on thick card stock will be available as a 1:30 variant. Giga is co-created by writer […]
By Rebecca Benson Fall is my favorite season! And with its rapid approach, I have been–impatiently–waiting for Autumnal’s release! Autumnal centers around a mother and daughter duo. Life has not been kind to either, and yet they strive to make it better. Together. Kat has taught her daughter, Sybil, how to survive and fend for herself. Then, Kat gets a call from […]
By Staff Reports Vault Comics is thrilled to announce The PICTURE OF EVERYTHING ELSE, a dark new literary horror story from star writer Dan Watters (Coffin Bound, Lucifer), artist Kishore Mohan, letterer Aditya Bidikar (These Savage Shores, Blue in Green), and designer Tim Daniel. As the 20th century dawns, art promises to change the world…and steep it in blood. A rash of impossible […]
By Rebecca Benson I have been eagerly awaiting this special issue when Mad Cave Studios first announced it on social media. I’m glad you asked why! As an educator with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing–and having graduated from an interpreting program–I am thrilled to see that Pantomime is a story about a group of deaf kids. They’re pushed to muster their […]
By Staff Reports Knull is coming. The God of Symbiotes will make his long-dreaded arrival this December in KING IN BLACK, the monumental event that delivers on everything Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman have built up in their groundbreaking run on Venom. To celebrate this epic storyline, readers can see Knullified versions of their favorite Marvel heroes on twisted variant […]
By Kevin Hoskinson While Heavy certainly lives up to its title, it has a deceptively simple story at its core. That’s not to say that it’s anything less than stellar; it just works better as an idea than a flowing narrative. It struck me as an analogy of anxiety and the regret and fear that it causes. It’s about morality […]
By Staff Reports Gotham City. Today. Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle have rekindled their long-running, on-again, off-again relationship. Believing all obstacles are removed from their path, they once again begin operating as a duo in their secret lives: Batman and Catwoman working together to fight crime. In Batman/Catwoman, a crime story told across three separate timelines,Tom King, Clay Mann and Tomeu […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal a cheeky, fashion-forward homage variant for Getting It Together #1 by Omar Spahi and Sina Grace, with art by Jenny D. Fine, colors by Mx. Struble, and letters by Sean Konot, showcasing artwork by Kevin Wada. This Getting It Together #1 variant cover is an homage to the iconic Sex and […]
By Staff Reports The first issue of The Autumnal, Vault’s newest horror series, has sold out at the distributor almost two weeks ahead of release. The issue is being rushed back to print. A new cover and release date for the second printing will be announced soon. The Autumnal is co-created by writer Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Trollhunters, […]
IMAGE/SKYBOUND’S THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE GETS SIX STUNNING CHARLIE ADLARD CONNECTING COVERS By Staff Reports Image/Skybound Entertainment is pleased to reveal a series of six highly collectible, connecting variant covers by Charlie Adlard, which will be unleashed over the course of the first story arc of The Walking Dead Deluxe full color editions. The iconic independent series that took the […]
By Staff Reports Join us for a brand new Pastrami Nation Interview as we chat with Brian Pulido (Lady Death)- LIVE September 9th at 5:30 PM PST on Facebook! We will be talking about his Kickstarter project, which ends on September 11th! Check it out HERE! It’s your chance to win a Coffin Prize Pack and more!!!
By Rebecca Benson Villainous by Mad Cave Studios quickly caught my attention with its vivid cover. You won’t want to glance over this one! Crime has ramped up in New York City. Foul play by the Shadow Order is suspected. That’s where the Coalition of Heroes comes in. Matilda ‘Rep-Tilly’ Anderson is the Coalition’s newest recruit. She is assigned to […]
By Staff Reports This month, we learn to enjoy the silence. Buño Books is proud to announce the release of Lost by Rob Cham, the gorgeously illustrated second book in the silent graphic novel series and follow-up to the National Children’s Book Award-winning title, Light. When the two best friends, Backpacker and Tear, fall through a magical portal they find […]
By Staff Reports As part of a campaign to bring new readers to comics BOOM! Studios announced that BRZRKR, the blockbuster new series from the iconic Keanu Reeves alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!), superstar artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America), colorist Bill Crabtree (BPRD), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy), will be offered in complete graphic […]
By Kevin Hoskinson When people hear the name Dracula, visions of a mysterious, caped, bloodthirsty vampire pop into their heads, that image comes from the Bram Stoker version of the character, one who bears little resemblance to the real-life figure who inspired the character. And due to numerous films, comics, paintings, and even video games, that version of the character […]