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PREVIEW: 'The Wrong Earth: Night and Day' #4 by Tom Peyer, Jamal Igle, and Juan Castro

 The utility gauntlets are off! The tensions between campy Dragonflyman and his gritty counterpart, Dragonfly, come to a furious boil! It's a rift that can only be settled with fists, gadgets, and—in Dragonfly's case—lethal weapons! EXTRA: illustrated prose, AHOY-style! THE WRONG EARTH: NIGHT AND DAY #4 (W) Tom Peyer (A) Jamal Igle / Juan Castro (C) Jamal Igle May 5, 2021 ORIGINALLY: April 21, 2021 $3.99 Courtesy of Ahoy Comics

'Hank Howard, Pizza Detective in Caligula's Safe' 24-Hour Comic Adds "B-Sides" with Superhero Story 'Save Now'

What better way to release an epic tome of pizza-based, neo-noir crime fiction than by putting too many toppings on said pizza!! HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE in CALIGULA'S SAFE by Robert Venditti (TANKERS) and David Lapham (THE HERO TRADE) -- available for takeout or delivery at BAD IDEA Destination Stores on May 12th, but only for 24 hours!!! -- is coming with a big heap of pineapple to go with the pepperoni. That's right, HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE in CALIGULA'S SAFE will include a BAD IDEA B-Side! And yes, that B-Side is the superhero epic, SAVE NOW that we keep teasing, by Matt Kindt (ENIAC -- issue 3 is out this Wednesday) and Tomas Giorello (ODINN'S EYE -- shh, we haven't officially announced that one yet)!! But that's not all...We're also proud to announce that HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE in CALIGULA'S SAFE comes with a side of "credits page" (predictable perhaps, but satisfying nonetheless), a pin-up to quench your thirst by Davi...

REVIEW: 'Witchblood' #2 by Matthew Erman, Lisa Sterle, and Gab Contreras

  Chapter Two: Burnin' For You! With Carlos burning, the injured witch Yonna has taken off into the wild deserts of West Texas. Meanwhile, Paxton LaBelle and The Hounds of Love ride to New Madrid in victory, following divination magic to their next target. Witchblood #2 Written by Matthew Erman Art by Lisa Sterle Colored by Gab Contreras Lettered by Jim Campbell Design by Tim Daniel Publisher: Vault Comics Release Date: April 28, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Score:  ★★★★ ☆  (4/5) "Way down yonder on the Chattahoochee It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt We got a little crazy but we never got caught"  - Alan Jackson, "Chattahoochee"  A month after bursting onto the comic book scene, 'Witchblood' #2 picks up where the barn-burner of a debut left off. The candy-colored punk rock witches versus fashion-forward vampires in the modern American West is the psychedelic comic from Matthew Erman, Lisa Sterle, and Gab Contreras....

Batman/Fortnite Comics Offered by Dynamic Forces On Limited Time Pop-Up Indiegogo!

Dynamic Forces is excited to announce a limited time pop-up Indiegogo campaign offering copies of the hottest comic book in the world - Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point #1! Fans can get their copies right now! The biggest event in comic books this year and in recent times is the ultimate crossover between the most popular superhero in the world and the most popular video game in the world. This exciting story brings the Caped Crusader into the iconic island that Battle Royale gamers know so well. Batman has to figure out how he ended up in this colorful and explosive world, and in fact who he is, with his memories missing. The series is set to reveal mysteries about the world of Fortnite that have never been detailed in the massively popular game. Dynamic Forces is offering all three main covers for the scorching hot first issue. The main one is by superstar artist Mikel Janin, known for his fan-favorite work on Batman, Catwoman, Wonder Woman , and Justice League. A special second cove...

DUH: Amazon Studios Renews Smash Hit 'Invincible' for Seasons 2 and 3

In advance of its highly-anticipated April 30 season one finale, Amazon Studios today announced it has renewed Robert Kirkman’s ( The Walking Dead ) hour-long, adult animated series Invincible for a second and third season. Seasons two and three will exclusively stream on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The Thrilling Conclusion to the Critically-Acclaimed First Season Will Arrive on Prime Video in Over 240 Countries and Territories April 30 “I’m extremely thankful to Amazon for the support and dedication they’ve put behind Invincible ,” said Kirkman. “The comic book is truly a love letter to a genre that Cory (Walker) and I grew up reading and loving, and it’s been a gratifying journey to watch our characters come to life again through the animated series. We’re beyond excited to continue this story for at least two more seasons.” “ Invincible is a crowning example of how a fresh and edgy approach to the superhero genre can resonate with aud...

PREVIEW: 'Vengeance of Vampirella Vol. 1' TP by Tom Sniegoski and Michael Sta. Maria

 Vampirella is dead!? Long live Vamprella! Originally debuting in 1994, Vengeance of Vampirella portrayed a more savage and feral look at the Daughter of Drakulon. Now, for the 50th Anniversary of Vampirella , original series writer TOM SNIEGOSKI ( Punisher, The Goon ) is back, joined by the incredible artist MICHAEL STA. MARIA (Fathom). Set 25 years after the initial series, Vampirella is Dead!? Long Live Vampirella! Humanity holds on, but barely, the playthings and slaves of a multitude of supernatural monstrosities that have made the earth their own. Mistress Nyx continues to rule the planet, her Chaos Lords reigning over the various regions of the world, but she is getting bored - there’s no one to challenge her! That is, until a small, but determined rebellion finds what could be their savior or seal their doom! Collecting Vengeance of Vampirella (2019) #1-6 Vengeance of Vampirella Vol. 1 TP writer: Tom Sniegoski artist: Michael Sta. Maria cover: Lucio Parrillo FC | 152 p...

REVIEW: 'Helm Greycastle' #1 by Henry Barajas, Rahmat Handoko, and Bryan Valenza

New Latinx fantasy by HENRY BARAJAS, author of the critically acclaimed LA VOZ DE M.A.Y.O.: TATA RAMBO! The last dragon prince has been abducted-kept prisoner by an unknown threat: AZTEC MEXICA! Helm Greycastle and his outsider comrades are here to save the prince-but are recruited by a resistance plotting to overthrow Montezuma. Will Greycastle help save the people of MEXICA...or rescue the dragon prince and flee?    BONUS! HELM GREYCASTLE #1 includes a Latinx one-shot RPG (5E compatible) written by TRISTAN J. TARWATER (Rolled & Told) and art by JEN VAUGHN.   HELM GREYCASTLE #1 Writer: Henry Barajas Artist: Rahmat Handoko, Bryan Valenza Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: April 28, 2021 Cover Price: $4.99 Score: ★★★1/2 (3.5/5) With a name like Helm Greycastle, the new Image comic named after its protagonist, is undoubtedly a fantasy adventure series. Written by Henry Barajas and illustrated by Rahmat Handoko with Bryan Valenza, it offers familiar fantasy charact...

SNEAK PEEK: 'Ultramega' #3 Interiors and Variant Covers from Image/Skybound

Today Image/Skybound unveiled a first look at Ultramega #3 interior pages, plus new covers from Ryan Ottley & Frank Martin and Afu Chan. Chan’s cover is one of Skybound’s special edition covers honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. All proceeds from the sales for AAPI Heritage Month variant covers will be donated to CCED, a Los Angeles-based volunteer organization that builds grassroots power through organizing, education, and mutual help.   James Harren is the creator, writer, and artist of Ultramega , with Eisner-award winning colorist Dave Stewart. In the world of Ultramega , a cosmic plague has spread and transformed everyday people into violent, monstrous kaiju. Only the Ultramega—three individuals imbued with incredible powers—hold the line against this madness. Their battles level cities and leave untold horror in their wake. Now, the final reckoning approaches for the Ultramega… but is this a war they can even win? Ultramega #3 will be...

PREVIEW: 'Vampirella vs Purgatori' #2 by Ray Fawkes and Alvaro Sarraseca

 So yeah...Vampirella and Purgatori... Vampi, the Vampiri with a conscience and Tori, the lady-shaped creature who eats conscience. Working together? Not really. Working towards a common goal, while considering tearing each other’s throats out, more like! And that common goal is to stop Lilith and her near-infinite minions from having their rough, rude way with the entire human race. The stakes are big enough… and sharp enough. Everybody’s in… it’s time to ante up. Vampirella vs Purgatori #2 writer: Ray Fawkes artist: Alvaro Sarraseca covers: Derrick Chew (A), Carlo Pagulayan (B), Russell Fox (C), Szymon Kudranski (D), Madibek Musabekov (E), Carlo Pagulayan (RI/Virgin),Russell Fox (RI/Virgin), Derrick Chew (RI/BW), Madibek Musabekov (RI/BW Virgin) FC | 32 pages | Horror/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+ In Stores 04/28/2021 Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment