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REVIEW: 'Babs' #4 by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, and Andy Troy

Babs #4   (W) Garth Ennis  (A) Jacen Burrows, Andy Troy (L) Rob Steen  Cover A: Jacen Burrows Cover B: Peter Krause Publisher: Ahoy Comics Release Date: November 27, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 More outrageous sword-slinging from the red-hot team of Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows (Get Fury, Crossed)! On a mission to recover her friend, Izzy, Babs takes to the sea aboard a ship of smug, precious, affected elves, whose very existence infuriates her and whose captain has undisclosed plans for her! Score:  ★★★★☆ (4/5)   Babs by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, and Andy Troy continues to shine as a sharp, entertaining satire of the fantasy genre, with a clear homage to the iconic barbarian She-Devil, Red Sonja. However, where Sonja is known for her fierce stoicism, Babs takes a much more irreverent approach—sarcastic, foul-mouthed, and just as formidable in battle. In this latest chapter, Babs finds herself aboard a boat full of obnoxious elves, headed on a missi...

PRE-ORDER: CALAVERA, P.I. #2 (of 4) by Marco Finnegan

  CALAVERA, P.I. #2 (of 4) WRITTEN BY MARCO FINNEGAN ART BY MARCO FINNEGAN COVER A BY MARCO FINNEGAN VARIANT COVER (1:20) BY ESTEBAN SÁNCHEZ The mystery deepens in Marco Finnegan’s ( Morning Star, Night People ) supernatural Chicano noir! Five years after he was gunned down in cold blood, private investigator Juan Calavera has been resurrected from the dead to help Maria Valdez find her missing son. As he contends with his ghastly new appearance and powerful abilities, Calavera returns to an unrecognizable Los Angeles ravaged by the Great Depression. Meanwhile, hidden amid the fog of the Mexican Repatriation, La Fantasma continues her human trafficking campaign. Will Calavera’s thirst for vengeance get in the way of finding Maria’s son? ON SALE DECEMBER 11th, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC

Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum Present Ten of the Greatest Marvel Comics of All Time in 'Marvel Unforgettable Stories'

  Curated In One Collectible Hardcover Collection   On Sale This Winter from The Folio Society For 85 years, Marvel has built an unparalleled library of characters and stories that have shaped pop culture. What makes a Marvel story unforgettable? Is it the classic characters, the dynamic dialogue, or the action and adventure? Is it a perfect panel, a stunning splash page, or a shocking page-turn reveal? It is all of these things―and more. Now The Folio Society, the independent publisher of beautifully illustrated hardback books, is paying tribute to Marvel’s epic storytelling tradition with Marvel Unforgettable Stories , a handsome, collectible 280-page hardcover that collects ten seminal Marvel stories selected by acclaimed writer and actor Patton Oswalt and acclaimed writer Jordan Blum. The story selections by Oswalt and Blum range from the classic ― including The Amazing Spider-Man #33 from the heart of the Silver Age ― to the contemporary ― including Hawk...

REVIEW: 'The Horizon Experiment: Moon Dogs' #1 by Tananarive Due, Jose Villarrubia, and Kelsey Ramsay

  The Horizon Experiment: Moon Dogs #1 Writer: Tananarive Due Artist: Jose Villarrubia, Kelsey Ramsay Letters: Jeff Powell Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: November 20, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Literary horror icon and multi-award-winning novelist Tananarive Due (The Reformatory) and hot newcomer Kelsey Ramsay present Moon Dogs-following East African werewolves secretly living in Miami, as this minority within a minority is caught in a burgeoning war that threatens both lycanthrope and human lives. Score:  ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5)   QUICK REVIEW: 'Moon Dogs' follows a hidden community of East African werewolves living secretly in Miami. This marginalized group becomes embroiled in an escalating conflict that threatens not only their existence but that of humanity as well. Tananarive Due's storytelling expertise is on full display in 'Moon Dogs' #1. Her skill in crafting multidimensional characters allows readers to deeply connect with them. In Due's hands...

PRE-ORDER: 'Galaxy of Madness' Vol. 1 by Magdalene Visaggio, Michael Avon Oeming, and Taki Soma

Galaxy of Madness promises to take readers on an unforgettable journey through the depths of space and the complexities of the human psyche. Galaxy of Madness Vol. 1  Writer: Magdalene Visaggio Artist: Michael Avon Oeming Colorist: Taki Soma Letterer: Morgan Martinez In the far-flung thrilling future of the 41st Century, and on the other side of the galaxy, a swashbuckling space archaeologist, Vigil Virgo, is on the cusp of learning a universe-shattering secret in this four-color fantasy! But she’ll have to dive into the abyss, where no human was ever meant to go, to do it. The question is what happens when she emerges from the other side. Publication Date: January 21, 2025 "What an incredible, insane book this has been to work on. Mike and Taki poured their heart and soul into this wild ride and it comes through on every page as they bring to life the complicated, convoluted, and deeply-felt world of Galaxy of Madness. It's a tall order for a book - ten issues do...

Savage Tales Returns With Brutal Anthology Adventures!

Fan-Favorite David Avallone Crafts Three Thrillers!  An exciting recurring tradition for fans of action-packed genre tales in comics and the pulp traditions, Dynamite is proud to announce another Savage Tales release this February. Fan-favorite scribe and pulp fiction mastermind David Avallone (Elvira, Bettie Page) is back for the latest winter time gift for readers, contributing all three new original stories within this special oversized issue featuring cardstock covers. He's joined by a trio of rising star artists, two of which are recent graduates from the prestigious Kubert School for comics illustration. "This was a great opportunity for me to go back to a trio of characters I've always enjoyed writing," said David Avallone. "I've been a fan of John and Dejah since discovering them in my early teens. Vampirella was the first comics character I ever wrote, and I'll always have a special affection for her. Finally, Dynamite gave me a chanc...

REVIEW: 'The Moon is Following Us' #3 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, and Mike Spicer

  The Moon Is Following Us #3 Writer: Daniel Warren Johnson Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, Mike Spicer Letters: Shawn Lee Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: November 20, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) QUICK REVIEW: Sam and Duncan return to the dream world, discovering that their allies may have finally pinpointed Penny's location. However, Duncan’s lingering reluctance from their last confrontation continues to create friction between them. Sam is determined, and willing to risk everything to bring Penny back to the real world, while Duncan remains hesitant. The tension builds relentlessly as Sam and Duncan’s differing perspectives clash. The complexity of Penny's mind, which is harder to locate, adds an intriguing layer to the plot. It’s suggested that Penny’s struggles are tied to the unresolved grief over her grandmother’s death, with the Cascade representing grief in a physical form. This emotional journey is balanced with the h...

PREVIEW: 'Babs' #4 by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, and Andy Troy

 The fourth issue of the sharp satire of sword & sorcery BABS #4 (W) Garth Ennis  (A) Jacen Burrows (L) Rob Steen  Cover A: Jacen Burrows Cover B: Peter Krause More outrageous sword-slinging from the red-hot team of Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows ( Get Fury, Crossed )! On a mission to recover her friend Izzy, Babs takes to the sea aboard a ship of smug, precious, affected elves, whose very existence infuriates her—and whose captain has undisclosed plans for her! November 27, 2024 $3.99

REVIEW: 'Archie is Mr. Justice' #1 by Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, and Glenn Whitmore

  Archie is Mr. Justice #1 Writer: Tim Seeley Artist: Mike Norton, Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Publisher: Archie Comics Release Date: November 20, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 BRAND NEW 4-PART ARCHIE PREMIUM EVENT LIMITED SERIES! Young Archie Andrews possesses super strength, super speed, invincibility, and an undying urge to do what's right for the world. His only "weakness" is his need to see the good in others, no matter how terrible they may be. His beloved hometown of Riverdale isn't the welcoming town it once was, Mr. Lodge tried to turn it into a more modern, luxury city instead, which pushed a lot of families out and left a lot of buildings uninhabited. A lot of the "old timers" stuck around, but without progress and the financial stability to keep anything viable, it's looking more and more like a ghost town. Archie's goal isn't just to restore Riverdale to its former glory-it's to bring it into the future, too. And i...

REVIEW: 'You Never Heard of Me' #1 by Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli

 You Never Heard of Me #1 Writer: Iolanda Zanfardino Artist: Elisa Romboli Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: November 20, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 The ability to touch someone and see both the best and the worst moments of their life, be it past or future, means the ability to try to change things for the better. Such power can feel like a curse, especially if you're a teenage seer who thinks he has enough problems. Score: 8.5/10 'You Never Heard of Me' is a compelling comic by Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli, centered on a teenager named William who inherits the ability to see the best and worst moments of people's lives from his grandmother. This unique gift, while powerful, becomes a curse that forces his family to move frequently to avoid those who wish to exploit them. The first issue establishes key relationships and the emotional toll this ability takes on William and his grandmother. William is relatable, characterized by a casual attitu...