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FIRST LOOK: Oni Press and EC Comics Peer into CRUEL UNIVERSE #2

Experience the Void with Veteran Talents Stephanie Phillips & Riley Rossmo, Ben H. Winters & Leomacs, Chris Condon & Javier Fernandez, and Christopher Cantwell & David Lapham Following the spontaneously combustive success of EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #1 and CRUEL UNIVERSE #1, the next cold, unforgiving chapter in EC Comics’ unrelenting resurrection at Oni Press continues! Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, is proud to unveil the first look inside CRUEL UNIVERSE #2 with a sneak preview of “Ray Gun” – the new anxiety-inducing dose of science fiction from Eisner Award-winning writer Christopher Cantwell ( Thanos ) and Eisner Award-winning artist David Lapham ( Stray Bullets ) – arriving in stores September 4th! On September 4th, test the boundaries of our cold and unforgiving CRUEL UNIVERSE with four bizarre tales of time and space by eight modern masters of the science-fiction...

Comedy Central's Animated "Everybody Still Hates Chris" Premieres in September

Produced By CBS Studios, the New Star-Studded Adult Animation Revival Starring Chris Rock is also Produced by His Banner, Chris Rock Enterprises PRESS RELEASE: Comedy Central announced the premiere date of its highly anticipated adult animated series, Everybody Still Hates Chris .  The reimagined series starring and executive produced by Chris Rock premieres Wednesday, September 25 at 10pm ET/PT.  Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold also star alongside Tim Johnson Jr., Ozioma Akagha, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, and Gunnar Sizemore.  The series is produced by CBS Studios and Chris Rock Enterprises, in association with 3 Arts Entertainment.   Everybody Still Hates Chris will feature Chris Rock (“Rustin,” “Fargo”) as “Adult Chris,” narrating stories inspired by his experience growing up as a skinny nerd in a large working-class family in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, during the late 1980s.  Terry Crews (“America’s Got Talent”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) will voice “J...

REVIEW: 'Universal Monsters: Frankenstein' #1 by Michael Walsh and Toni-Marie Griffin

  Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1 Writer: Michael Walsh Artist: Michael Walsh, Toni-Marie Griffin Letters:  Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: August 28, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Mini-Series Premiere. A modern-day horror visionary resurrects one of the most iconic monsters. Award-winning creator Michael Walsh (The Silver Coin) presents an electrifying new vision of the horror classic. Each issue of the limited series tells the shocking story behind one of the body parts used to create the unforgettable monster in the original film. In this first issue, Dr. Henry Frankenstein begins his unholy quest to create life by robbing the grave of a decorated police officer. But little does he know that the corpse has a son who is mourning a father-and that this young boy will forever change Frankenstein's life. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) It must be daunting to take on one of the most famous horror stories ever and create something new and fresh from it. It's also no s...

PRE-ORDER: Final Arc of 'Nottingham' Vol. 3 by David Hazan and Shane Connery Volk

The thrilling final arc of the best-selling medieval noir series from Mad Cave Studios! Nottingham Vol. 3 Writer: David Hazan Artist: Shane Connery Volk Letterer: Luca Romano Letterer: Justin Birch The thrilling final arc of the best-selling medieval noir series from Mad Cave Studios! All hell is about to break loose within the walls of Nottingham, as well as from without… Everard Blackthorne, the Sheriff of Nottingham, returns home to find a city he barely recognizes. With the Merry Men in charge and Robin and the King closing in, blood, panic, and treachery will flow in equal measure. Publication Date: October 22, 2024 “This is it! Volume 3! It's incredibly gratifying to be able to do this once again and I'm thankful to all the fans who took a chance on what was our first book. This is the culmination of all of our work on this series over the last 4 years, so get ready for more of our Sheriff, and more of your favourites, but...as always...don't get too attac...

PREVIEW: 'Victory' Trade Paperback by David F. Walker and Brett Weldele

  VICTORY TRADE PAPERBACK writer: David F. Walker artist: Brett Weldele cover: Carla Cohen FC | 120 pages | Adventure | $19.99 | Teen+ In Stores August 28, 2024 Victory arrived on the scene as Vampirella’s lover, and ended up a very powerful pawn of Vampi’s mother, Lilith. Along the way, she’s made new friends, seen countless horrors, and been saddled with a demon’s ring that she can’t get rid of (but which has granted her some nifty powers). Despite all that, there’s still a lot that we don’t know about Victory, like what her childhood was like, what she’s been doing with her newfound powers — and why so many demons are trying to kill her to gain possession of her Belial ring. Luckily for us, all those questions (and more!) are answered in this invaluable new volume collecting all five issues of the enlightening series from writer DAVID F. WALKER ( Compass, Young Justice, Naomi ) and artist BRETT WELDELE ( The Beauty, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? )! ...

FIRST LOOK: The Stunning, Dimension-Spanning Sci-Fi Trilogy Returns in ARMY OF ONE VOL. 2

The Eagerly Awaited Sequel from #1 New York Times Best-Selling Writer Tony Lee ( Superboy, Doctor Who ) and Acclaimed Illustrator Yishan Li ( Batwoman ) Arrives September 17th!   Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997 – proudly unveils the first look inside of # 1 New York Times best-selling author Tony Lee and acclaimed artist Yishan Li’s ARMY OF ONE VOL. 2 – arriving in bookstores and comic shops everywhere September 17th! Following the smash-hit success of the first volume of this dimension-shattering trilogy of original graphic novels, the stunning saga continues as Brother Havoc grows stronger . . . and even more lethal.  The Shards are scattered and reeling in the wake of Carrie’s sudden death. Without her—without the prophecy—they surely stand no chance against Brother Havoc and his rising scourge of alternate-reality fascists. When gravely injured knight TR-8 makes a sudde...

REVIEW: 'Huge Detective' #1 by Adam Rose and Magenta King

  Huge Detective #1  Writer: Adam Rose Artist: Magenta King Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: August 21, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 AN ALL-NEW DETECTIVE NOIR OF GIGANTIC PROPORTIONS! CHINATOWN MEETS THE BFG IN AN ORIGINAL SERIES Something HUGE is coming! WHEN A STRING OF MURDERS AND DISAPPEARANCES SWEEP THE UNITED STATES, A HUMAN AND A GIANT WITH SIZABLE DETECTIVE SKILLS ARE ON THE CASE! After a race of giants emerged from deep sleep beneath the earth, a bloody conflict ensued in what became known as THE OMEGA EVENT. Eventually, a treaty is resolved and the state of Brobdingnag is created, allowing humans and giants to co-exist harmoniously. Yet tragedy threatens to shatter the peace, and an unlikely partnership is formed between Detectives Tamaki and GYANT. As the pair attempt to stop the criminal AT LARGE, they find themselves involved in a mystery BIGGER than either could imagine. Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Adam Rose's knack for unique storytelling is at its best in 'Hu...

REVIEW: 'Kill All Immortals' #2 by Zackary Kaplan, Fico Ossio, and Thiago Rocha

  Kill All Immortals #2 Writer: Zack Kaplan Artist: Fico Ossio, Thiago Rocha Letters: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: August 14, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 A Viking always answers the ruthless, vicious call of war in the name of their clan and their kin. Now, as immortal Viking Frey Asvald journeys to her family's mysterious Nordic homeland for ancient secrets, she must decide whether she will embrace her killer instincts to challenge her family. Succession meets John Wick... with immortal Vikings. Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) QUICK REVIEW: 'Kill All Immortals' is a straightforward action thriller that unapologetically brings violence and gore to the page with great skill and panache. The issue picks up where the debut left off with Frey and Owen on the run trying to get some distance from Frey's immortal Viking family. Of course, the reach of the powerful family is long, and getting away won't be that easy. In between deadly encounte...

2000 AD Announces 'The Button Man by Arthur Ranson Apex Edition'

  As announced by Near Mint Condition today , we are delighted to announce that the next installment of our incredible Apex line will highlight one of the most acclaimed comics in 2000 AD history: The Button Man by Arthur Ranson Apex Edition! Button Man is an action-packed thriller, deservedly regarded as one of the greatest strips ever to be published in 2000 AD and a high point in the career of Arthur Ranson, whose photo-realistic artwork astonished readers. The story follows military vet Harry Ex, who returns to England with no idea what to do with his new domestic life. When he gets contacted by an old comrade, however, he finds himself drawn into a vast and strange new world. He is hired to be a "Button Man": paid by unseen powerful men to engage in underground shootouts to the death with other professional killers. After surviving his first fight and making his name in the scene, Harry finds himself dragged deeper and deeper into the world - but each shooto...