And inevitably, as they do, your thoughts meander along the lines of, “I’d really like to read a revenge-based graphic novel with a seriously badass antihero, set in a semi-apocalyptic medieval world, but with steampunk engines. Oh, and dinosaurs. Mounted ones. Ooh—and swords that fire shotgun shells, and evil Sauron-like forces and maybe slightly-less-evil but we’re not quite sure yet necromancers who help the anti-hero get his revenge even after he bites it!” (11/13)
Well I don’t know about you, but it is too hot to stand outside, so I am staying cool inside these days and that means that I am continuing to go down my long list of comics that I need to check out. Next up is a transformative tale told solely through the use of […]
The Old Guard (vol 1) Image Comics Written by Greg Rucka Illustrated by Leandro Fernandez Colors by Daniela Miwa Letters by Jodi Wynne Now a motion picture available on Netflix “This is a fairy tale of blood and bullets.” If there was nothing else going on, that tag line would have grabbed my attention. No […]
Strukul presents an interesting take in this one: literature, both prose and graphic, is inundated with takes on Stoker’s Dracula; tales of Vlad Dracul, sans pointy teeth and presumably closer to reality? A bit less so. Instead of the vampire, we see the monster: blood-thirsty, selfish and impulsive—but passionate, fiercely independent and Wallachian-loyal even unto his death. And in terms of story, we get plots and sub-plots aplenty, and no shortage of character motivations left gestating for future harvest. (11/13)
Starside #3 Created & Written by Dylan Klein & Lane Brettschneider Illustrated & Lettered by Jordan Chao Follow Team Starside on Twitter Facebook Instagram Issue 3 coming soon to Kickstarter (issues 1 & 2 will be available as well, in print & digital) Starside is an independent sci-fi/fantasy comic series about 16-year-old Jack who is ripped away […]
Ultraman has been a pop culture icon for over 50 years and this September, Marvel Comics will proudly contribute to the franchise’s incredible legacy with RISE OF ULTRAMAN #1! Writers Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Winter Soldier) and Mat Groom (Self/Made) will join superstar artists Francesco Manna (Avengers, Fantastic Four) Michael Cho (Captain America) and Gurihiru […]
Dynamite announces its trio of exciting, newsbreaking virtual panels for this year’s virtual San Diego Comic Con. Fans can tune in across three days in July for deep dives on the latest series announcements, teases for future plans, and commentary on their favorite comics from some of today’s top creators. Though circumstances are different this […]
A Second Chance at Sarah ( Dark Horse – Druckmann / Wong) As his wife Sarah lies dying, John makes a deal with a demon for a desperate chance to save her! Transported to their childhood, John gets a single day to prevent the tragedy that led to Sarah’s present-day doom, all while trying to convince […]
Freaky Tales #1 Evoluzione Publishing Three Thorns Written & Lettered by Guido Martinez Illustrated by Torn-S Titanium Blade Written by Marcel Dupree & Joshua Metzger Illustrated by Matteo Leoni Letters by Marco Della Verde Covers by Torn-S Matteo Leoni Logos by Ed Lavallee Fresh off of a successful Kickstarter campaign (and yes, I’m not just […]
HORIZON ZERO DAWN #1 FIRST ORIGINAL COMIC SET IN THE WORLD OF THE BESTSELLING PLAYSTATION 4 GAME! Titan’s new Horizon Zero Dawn comic book series – co-created by Anne Toole, one of the writers of Horizon Zero Dawn, with artwork by fan-favorite artist Ann Maulina – takes place after the events of the game as Talanah, […]