VAMPIVERSE PRESENTS: THE VAMP #1 Writer: Tom Sniegoski, Jeannine Acheson Artist: Daniel Maine, Francesca Cittarelli Letters: Taylor Esposito Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Release Date: June 29, 2022 Cover Price: $4.99 Torn from the pages of the hit series, Vampiverse!  Meet this reality's version of Vampirella, the Vamp, a mysterious crime fighter in the 1930s classic pulp style who could give the Shadow a run for his money!  But who is the Vamp?  Where did she come from, and how did she become the scourge of all things evil?  And what is her terrifying connection to the Cult of Chaos?  Join us this summer for a titanic tale of terror, action, and adventure from the creative team behind the hit VAMPIVERSE miniseries! Score: ★★★1/2 (3.5/5) 'The Vamp' is an exciting action-packed one-shot that takes the pulp-style version of Vampirella from the Vampiverse multiverse series and creates her own adventure in the spirit of  The Shadow and The Rock...

  BLACK MASS RISING OGN Writer: Theo Prasidis Artist: Jodie Muir Publisher: TKO Studios Release Date: March 16, 2022 Cover Price: $19.99 Set one year after the death of Dracula, hope is returning to the lands of Transylvania, and a young peasant girl named Aurelia dares to dream of a better future, free from the yoke of the devil's hundred years of darkness. But when a mysterious Healer drifts into town, seeking to cure land and people alike, a terrifying new evil stirs in the blasted lands, and it seems that the lord of the undead is not through yet...or could it be an even greater evil? A titanic and darkly fantastical reimagining/sequel of Bram Stoker's sanguine classic. Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) If you're into sweeping gothic horror involving Dracula then TKO Studios has you covered with 'Black Mass Rising.' The original graphic novel by Theo Prasidis and Jodie Muir is a mesmerizing reimagining of Bram Stoker's classic that is chilling, frightening, and eerily a...

  Locke & Key artist and co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez, colorist Jay Fotos, and writer Chris Ryall bring readers the complete, extra-length tale of a cyborg warrior who calls herself Onyx. The exciting Onyx one-shot story will land on shelves this September and be published by Image Comics/Syzygy. “I’ve made no secret of my lasting loves in comics—armored cyborg warriors and working with the amazingly talented and fantastic human Gabriel Rodriguez are atop that list,” said Ryall. "So being able to work with Gabe in such a collaborative, inventive way to introduce Onyx and her world in such a compelling and gorgeously illustrated way remains a huge thrill for me. And hopefully for readers, too.” Onyx arrives in a near-future Nigeria beset by overpopulation and food shortages alongside another alien entity that corrupts all lifeforms in its presence. Is Onyx here to save the planet or, in its final throes, will she help hasten its destruction? “ Onyx came from the idea of doi...

 Who Ordered a Ghost Hunter?! Today Skybound revealed a first look at I Hate This Place #3, the latest issue of the buzzed-about supernatural horror series from the all-star team of Kyle Starks ( Assassin Nation, The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton ), artist Artyom Topilin ( Ice Cream Man Presents Quarantine Comix Special ), colorist Lee Loughridge ( Deadly Class, The Good Asian ), and letterer Pat Brosseau ( Birthright, Manifest Destiny ).  At their wit's end, Gabby and Trudy have called on the help of famous ghost hunter Dante Howitzer. But can he actually help with the mysterious and terrifying phenomena occupying this land? Or will he find out exactly why the woods are off-limits?  In order to provide retailers and fans with options, each issue of I Hate This Place will have open-to-order covers by Topilin with clean and explicit cover options, featuring the standard series title and the explicit version of the series’ original title, Fuck This Place .  The ...

  Red Sonja #10 Writer: Mirka Andolfo Artist: Guiseppe Cafaro Covers: Mirka Andolfo (A), Lesley "Leirix" Li (B), Joseph Michael Linsner (C), Jonathan Lau (D), Cosplay (E) 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+ In Stores June 29, 2022 Leaving the Isle of Crimson Sands, Sonja and Sitha travel the last part of the journey and reach their final destination ... the remote village on the edge of Kathai, where Sitha was born ... and where only women can access! Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment

Fan-favorite Frontiersman creators Patrick Kindlon and Marco Ferrari re-team for an all-new ongoing series titled Antioch . This fast-paced, high-stakes story is set to launch from Image Comics this September. "Fans of Frontiersman get excited! This is a direct continuation of his story. But he's not the lead character here," said Kindlon in an exclusive on the announcement with Comic Book Resources . "That position belongs to a buff royal who smashes, crushes, and rips! While Frontiersman was inspired by thought-filled books like Concrete , this series goes in its own direction and borrows from 90s anime OVA s! If you've missed antiheroes with chips on their broad shoulders, look no further!" Antioch follows a king from a lost continent who enters the world of man with a purpose: to stop us from killing the planet. But when he finds himself in a superhuman prison, his title is useless and his powers only matter if they help him survive!  Ferrari added: ...

Today Skybound Comet unveiled a first look at Scurry , the new Middle-Grade graphic novel from webcomics superstar Mac Smith, marking the first-ever collection of the smash-hit webcomic in a complete volume. “Thrilling and heartwarming. Bold storytelling with rich, emotive artwork that’ll take you back to your favorite VHS clamshell. The Secret of Nimh meets the The Road. Highly recommended! Scurry out and find yourself a copy!”    - Tony Fleecs (Writer/Co-creator of Stray Dogs)  The upcoming original graphic novel is an exciting release for Skybound Comet, a new original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences, but sure to captivate readers of all ages. Skybound Comet officially launches this month with the release of Clementine Book One , available in comic book shops now and everywhere books are sold on June 28.    Scurry depicts a world in which humanity has disappeared, but danger is still lurking arou...

  THE WRONG EARTH: CONFIDENCE MEN #1 (W) Mark Waid (A) Leonard Kirk, Paul Little (L) Rob Steen COVER A: Jamal Igle COVER B: Richard Williams COVER C: Gene Ha June 22, 2022 $4.99  The Wrong Earth continues its season of one-shots with a compelling tale by the superstar team of Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) and Leonard Kirk (Second Coming). After a few near-catastrophic mistakes by the Stingers of Earth Alpha and Earth Omega, the heroes of both Earths decide to teach their sidekicks some hard lessons. Can these junior partners live up to the expectations of Dragonfly and Dragonflyman, or will they ultimately be pushed too far? Score:  ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) 'The Wrong Earth' from Ahoy Comics has been a crown jewel for the publisher offering an entertaining juxtaposition of two diametrically opposed versions of the same superhero universe. The sometimes awkward and turbulent collaboration of an Adam West/Batman '66 type of hero from Earth Alpha called Dragonflyman and the gritty, vio...

Teen Horror Anthology Presents The Storkening in New Issue by Kate Herron, Briony Redman & Leila Leiz  Today Skybound revealed a first look at Skybound Presents Afterschool #2, the latest issue of the new teen horror anthology miniseries that takes the familiar cautionary tales we’ve all learned in our youths and flips them on their heads. Afterschool #2 is out July 20 with the story of a monster stork that’s never been told before.     In this issue, the acclaimed writing duo of Kate Herron (Marvel Studios’ Loki, Sex Education ) & Briony Redman (the BAFTA Rocliffe-winning Pont Brec ) team up with artist Leila Leiz ( M.O.M.: Mother of Madness, Horde ), colorist Giovanna Niro ( Two Moons ) and letterer Pat Brosseau ( Manifest Destiny ) to present a standalone horror story soaked in blood and feathers. Afterschool #2 also features a stunning cover by acclaimed artist Veronica Fish ( Archie, Sabrina the Teenage Witch ).    “Scratches to mark you, a ...

  Dark Spaces: Wildfire #1 Writer: Scott Snyder Artists: Hayden Sherman, Ronda Pattison Letters: Andworld Design Publisher: IDW Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 20th Set six weeks into the slow burn of the historic Arroyo fire, Dark Spaces: Wildfire explores the decisions of a desperate crew of women from an inmate firefighting program on the frontlines. Their newest recruit—a white-collar convict with a deep network of shady dealers—discovers that they’re mere miles from a former associate’s abandoned mansion.  Enchanted by a score that would truly change their lives, she proposes a plan to abandon their duties and hunt for riches under the cover of smoke and ash. But with the fire closing in on the forest around them,  is this a flicker of fortune or a deadly trap? Dark Spaces: Wildfire will be published monthly from July through November, with the first issue available in multiple cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy, featuring artwork by Hayden Sher...

  BLINK #1 (W) Christopher Sebela (A) Hayden Sherman, Nick Filardi, Frank Cvetkovic Wren Booker was three when she was found catatonic and covered in blood on the streets of New York. Since that day, she’s been haunted by a childhood she can't remember. After decades of searching, Wren stumbles upon a cryptic website streaming multiple CCT feeds from strange rooms in a ruined building and something clicks, setting off hidden memories that lead her back to a place she’s seen in lifelong nightmares. Hunting for answers, Wren breaks into the building, but instead finds herself entangled in the camera-filled dark mazes of a decayed social experiment known only as BLINK.  Eisner-nominated Christopher Sebela ( Dirtbag Rapture ), Hayden Sherman ( Thumbs ), and Nick Filardi ( Rogue Planet ) team up for a found-footage horror where uncovering your past will leave you trapped inside it.  Final order cutoff: 6/27/2022 On sale date: 7/27/2022 Courtesy of Oni Press