By Carlos Melgarejo Welcome to the over the top, heavy metal, 80’s inspired action love letter that is ‘MURDER FALCON.’ Murder Falcon is written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, published by Image Comics and is fantastic. Almost immediately you are put into a world of danger, action and monsters appearing and attacking the populace, our conventional means of defense […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal a gorgeous, limited The Weatherman #5 cover featuring artwork by Ryan Sook. In THE WEATHERMAN #5, readers find Nathan in the clutches of the Pearl and the clock is ticking. Now Agent Cross must choose between her own desire for vengeance and protecting a man who—though drenched in the blood of […]
By Staff Reports Writer and co-creator of bestselling and Eisner Award-nominated THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, Kieron Gillen teams up with highly sought-after artist Stephanie Hans in an all-new, ongoing series titled DIE. The series will launch with an oversized debut issue from Image Comics this December. DIE is a pitch-black fantasy where a group of adults have to deal […]
I must admit, I was very intrigued for this book ever since I saw it in the advance solicits. Something about that cover and the blurb on the book made me want to find out more. So after pre-ordering it, I sought out a black and white, small book of the Green Monk, which was a very cool, one panel […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce that, in order to keep up with overwhelming customer demand, FARMHAND #2 by Rob Guillory (CHEW) is being fast-tracked for a second printing. In FARMHAND #2, Ezekiel Jenkins just wants to forget his past. Unfortunately, now that he’s returned to his family’s farm, that’s going to be damn near impossible. And if […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal two eye-catching covers for the forthcoming BITTER ROOT #1 by David F. Walker, Chuck Brown, and Sanford Greene. Cover A features artwork by Greene and Cover B features artwork by Mike Mignola. BITTER ROOT takes place in 1920s with the Harlem Renaissance in full swing. The new series will follow the Sangerye […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce the forthcoming 24 PANELS Anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling creator Kieron Gillen (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, PHONOGRAM) with co-editor Steve Thompson, and featuring work from some of the most celebrated storytellers and artists in the industry. As The Guardian reported yesterday in an exclusive scoop, this charity anthology […]
By Nolan P. Smith When Rob Guillory co-created one of the most off the wall and well-executed series with Chew, I knew I have to pick up his latest book. Image Comics’ The Farmhand plants the seeds to a world full of intrigue, mystery and the weirdest crops you will ever see, and that is saying a lot if you […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce an all-new fantasy adventure from Skottie Young (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool) and Jorge Corona (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Feathers, Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack)—titled MIDDLEWEST. It is set to launch this November. “I’m putting so much of myself and my life into this book that sometimes […]
By Ralph Simbulan (@qualitycontra) New Lieutenants of Metal is written by Jim Casey (Ben 10, Wildcats 3.0) and illustrated by Ulises Farinas (Gamma, Judge Dredd). Visually at home with modern day cartoons, this series is a mash-up of metal and superhero. As a disclaimer, I must admit I am not the most metal of metalfolk that I know. I would […]
By Staff Reports In a shocking move, Image/Skybound Entertainment dropped the first issue of an all-new series by comics titans Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA, OBLIVION SONG), Scott M. Gimple (Punisher: Nightmare, writer and producer for The Walking Dead TV adaptation on AMC), and Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated, NAMELESS, NIXON’S PALS, OFFICER DOWNE), with colors by […]
By Staff Reports Comics titan Mark Millar and Olivier Coipel (Amazing Spider-Man, Thor) launched Netflix’s THE MAGIC ORDER #1 last week to overwhelming critical acclaim and fan enthusiasm and, as reported upon by Deadline.com, broke industry records with some of the highest pre-order numbers in two decades. “An important note to retailers: There will be no second printing on The […]
By Nolan P. Smith I wasn’t prepared for this book. I saw the positive buzz behind it, I knew when it came out, I would check it out to review, but I didn’t know much about it. I thought The Weather Man would be another sci-fi comic book entry, but man was I wrong. The Weather Man is a truly […]
By Nolan P. Smith Magic has been all the rage for years now. Harry Potter made magic a phenomenon, and rightfully so. But with Image Comics, and in partnership with Netflix, new mature readers series, The Magic Order, there are no magical schools, no room for learning the ropes: in this debut issue, we see the dark and violent side […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce that, in order to keep up with overwhelming customer demand, THE WEATHERMAN #1 by Jody LeHeup (SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER!) and Nathan Fox (DMZ, HAUNT, Dark Reign: Zodiac) is being fast-tracked for a second printing. “I know Nathan and I speak for the whole team when we say that we’re thrilled by the tremendous […]
By Staff Reports The trade paperback edition of Image Comics’ English translation of Santiago García (The Ladies-in-Waiting) and David Rubín’s (RUMBLE, Ether) Eisner-nominated BEOWULF hits stores this September. García and Rubín’s graphic novel breathes new life into the epic tale of BEOWULF, the myth that has endured for a thousand years and influenced generations of authors and filmmakers. In it, […]
By Staff Reports In an exclusive scoop, Deadline broke the news that Jamie Foxx is set to play the titular character in Todd McFarlane’s forthcoming Blumhouse Productions adaptation of SPAWN. This newest adaptation—a gritty, R-rated reimagining—marks Image President, co-founder and SPAWN creator, Todd McFarlane’s film directorial debut. McFarlane, an Emmy/Grammy-winning producer/director is also on board as screenwriter and co-producer with […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal a very special Rob Liefeld variant cover to the #23 issue of Liefeld’s highly anticipated BLOODSTRIKE BRUTALISTS arc featuring story and artwork by Michel Fiffe (COPRA). This variant cover introduces an all-new character—The Pouch! “Since the moment I introduced The Pouch on my social media, the fans have exploded with support and […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal preview pages from Dean Haspiel’s forthcoming THE RED HOOK, VOL. 1: NEW BROOKLYN, which is set to launch this June. Haspiel will kick-off the release of THE RED HOOK with a Summer 2018 Tour of events beginning with a Book Expo America appearance. Winner of the Ringo Award for Best Webcomic […]
By Nolan P. Smith In a break from the plethora of superhero books on the market, Image Comics brings us a high sea adventure of revenge and despair. Enter Shanghai Red. From Christopher Sebela, Joshua Hixson, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou comes a grim and dark tale of one person’s drive for revenge. Jack is one of many shanghaied from his home […]
By Nolan P. Smith I love the medieval era, it’s such an interesting time period. Knights and chivalry, scandal and swordplay. With Image Comics’ The Last Siege, we get a gloomy look at a kingdom on the edge of tyranny, complete with a mysterious stranger in tow. From Landry Q. Walker, Justin Greenwood, Eric Jones, Patrick Brosseau, and Keith Wood, […]
By Jesse Ramirez Image Comics’ Stellar #1 sets up an interesting premise to what will surely be a lengthy series. This first issue is no doubt the tip of the iceberg, and it’s already got my full interest! Stellar #1 is a space story, which can be difficult to maneuver, but it seems the writers have done a great job […]
By Staff Reports In order to keep up with fan enthusiasm and building interest in the hot new series ANALOG by Gerry Duggan and David O’Sullivan—and which was just announced this week as in development for film—Image Comics will be making the stunning ANALOG #1 C2e2 variant available to fans this June. After a heated bidding war Lionsgate snagged rights […]
By Staff Reports Psychological terror, the undead, and a supernaturally bitter cold come together in this spine-tingling new series, COLD SPOTS, from Cullen Bunn (REGRESSION, Harrow County) and Mark Torres (Zombies vs. Robots: Undercity) launching from Image Comics this August. Ten years ago, Dan Kerr turned his back on his wife and unborn daughter. Now, both mother and child have […]
By Staff Reports Eisner-nominated writer Christopher Sebela (Heartthrob, We(l)come Back, Harley Quinn), Ro Stein & Ted Brandt (Captain Marvel, Raven: The Pirate Princess), Triona Farrell (Runaways, Mech Cadet Yu), and Cardinal Rae (BINGO LOVE, ROSE) team up for the forthcoming thriller, CROWDED, set to launch from Image Comics this August. Ten minutes in the future, the world runs on an […]
By Staff Reports Brandon Dayton once again brings mythical Russia to life in the highly anticipated continuation to YALSA’s “Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens” listed comic in GREEN MONK: BLOOD OF THE MARTYRS—an original graphic novel coming to Image Comics this September. “So excited to be bringing the Green Monk to a wider audience through Image,” said Dayton. “This is […]
By Staff Reports Eric Shanower (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland) will release all-new full-color editions of his acclaimed historical fiction series beginning this September with AGE OF BRONZE, VOL. 1: A THOUSAND SHIPS. Helen runs off with Paris. Agamemnon declares war on Troy. Achilles hides among girls. Odysseus goes mad. And that’s only the beginning. […]
By Jesse Ramirez Image Comics’ The Gravediggers Union series continues on its enthralling journey of both excellence and wickedness! There are a lot of things that work about this series, and I find that the overall tone and scope of these comics are among the principal points of enjoyment for me. Everything comes together to form a cohesive experience for […]
By Nolan P. Smith What would you do to save the one person that has been there for you since you were a kid? Would you pull off a dangerous heist? Go toe to toe with a man armed with a liquid nitrogen gun? Would you face your crazy ex-husband? If so, then you are a lot like Glory, the […]
By Staff Reports New York Times bestselling writer Rick Remender (DEADLY CLASS, SEVEN TO ETERNITY, LOW, BLACK SCIENCE, FEAR AGENT) and legendary superstar artist Bengal’s high-octane new series—DEATH OR GLORY—is headed at high speed back to print in order to keep up with massive customer demand. In DEATH OR GLORY, readers meet Glory, raised off the grid in a convoy […]