The final full week of February brings some eclectic offerings from Kickstarter comics creators. Check out these three highlights and help support indie comics in their truest form.  Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell: Three Lovecraft Comic Anthologies by Russell Nohelty – launching 2 /22 Twitter: @russellnohelty The complete comic anthology trilogy with 107 total stories about Lovecraftian gods and monsters. We're back again for the third volume of Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell , featuring everything you loved about the first two volumes, with even more Lovecrafty goodness. These books are our love letters to Lovecraft fans of all kinds, from those that obsess about Cthulhu, to the ones that never want to leave Arkham, to the ones that keep a copy of the Necronomicon under their pillow, and everyone in between. Whether you are a casual fan or a rabid one, we've got you covered. The volume features stories by Trina Robbins (the first woman to draw Wonder Woman), David Pepose (Scout's...

THE YEAR OF VALIANT, a year-long campaign focused on putting fans first with each and every comic continues to explore deeper into the iconic Valiant shared universe with three brand-new titles: BOOK OF SHADOWS, BLOODSHOT UNLEASHED, and X-O MANOWAR UNCONQUERED. SHADOWMAN. PUNK MAMBO. ETERNAL WARRIOR. DOCTOR MIRAGE. And [CLASSIFIED]. The supernatural protectors of the Valiant Universe unite for the very first time to stand against a terrifying ancient threat. No one is safe as Exarch Fane has his cold hands on the Book of Shadows. From the master of horror CULLEN BUNN and rising star artist RICCARDO LATINA, BOOK OF SHADOWS is a supernatural event that forms a brand-new team in the Valiant Universe... but will they be enough to stop Exarch Fane's wrath? The all-new team arrives this July. Promo Art by Riccardo Latina & Nick Filardi When living weapons break out of a top-secret facility, the nanite-infused supersoldier BLOODSHOT must journey across the United States to stop the...

THE FIRST HELPING (LUNCH LADY 1 and 2) and THE SECOND HELPING (LUNCH LADY 3 and 4) Available for the First Time in Hardcover, Full-Color Two-Books-in-One Editions  Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers is thrilled to reissue the first four books in the popular graphic novel series LUNCH LADY by award-winning author Jarrett J. Krosoczka (on sale February 22, 2022 | Ages 7–10). THE FIRST HELPING ( Lunch Lady 1 and 2) includes full-color editions of The Cyborg Substitute and The League of Librarians , and THE SECOND HELPING (Lunch Lady 3 and 4) includes The Author Visit Vendetta and The Summer Camp Showdown . At the forefront of the graphic novel format, Krosoczka’s playful series about a lunch lady serving justice (and lunch) was a hit with readers when it debuted in 2009 and returns with brand-new hardcover books in the series beginning in 2023.  Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the ...

  DIRTBAG RAPTURE #5  Writer: Christopher Sebela Artist: Kendall Goode, Gab Contreras Publisher: Oni Press Release Date: February 16, 2022 Cover Price: $3.99 Leave it to Kat to ruffle enough feathers to get the angels and demons banded together for one common goal: harnessing Kat's powers to further destroy the world. With the divine vultures circling, her stash missing, and everyone in her mindscape angry and trying to pass over to the after-afterlife, Kat's left high and dry to make sure the end is not, in fact, nigh. Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) 'Dirtbag Rapture' has been a delightful journey that ends with issue five in fine fashion. The story of Kat, a stoner and reluctant transporter of the dearly departed to the final resting place of their choice, fighting angels and demons from destroying the world was a colorful adventure full of humor, self-realization, and personal growth. A truly unique gem with a wonderful leading character.  Kat is getting desperate to preserve ...

  Vampirella is ready to Strike in her latest series coming this spring, as writer Tom Sniegoski continues his evolving run on the character with the return of a beloved title. He's joined by Dynamite virtuoso artist Jonathan Lau. Vampirella Strikes rises from the ashes of Dynamite's just-concluded epic 25 issues of Vengeance of Vampirella . In that story, the Daughter of Drakulon found herself suddenly awake and back alive 25 years following her demise at the hands of Mistress Nyx. Revived and with a bloody thirst for vengeance, she set across the post-apocalyptic world taking down Nyx and the forces of chaos. "As I was wrapping up my twenty-five-issue run on Vengeance of Vampirella , my brain kept going beyond my initial Vengeance run, considering the kinds of stories that I could tell with our heroine in this ever-changing world that she now found herself in," said writer Tom Sniegoski. "It's a good thing that Dynamite is giving me the chance to bring ...

An all-new arc begins in the pages of THE HARBINGER #5! Peter Stanchek's mission to "Be Better" as THE HARBINGER has emboldened him to become the hero he never thought he could be, but he's attracted even more attention to his actions as a result. Both good and bad! As a monstrous behemoth tears through the city demanding Peter's attention and testing his strength like never before, a certain high-flying hero is furiously rushing in that will shock Peter to his core!  THE HARBINGER #5 is co-written by COLLIN KELLY and JACKSON LANZING ( Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Batman Beyond: Neo Year ), features art by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ ( Spider-Gwen, Batgirl ), colors by RICO RENZI ( Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl ), letters by HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU (X-O MANOWAR, The Blue Flame ), and covers by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ, ISAAC GOODHART, and IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA.  THE HARBINGER #5 Written by COLLIN KELLY, JACKSON LANZING Art by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ ...

 Bad Bug Media launches 'Black Jackets' #4 and 5 Black Jackets #4 Cover A - Francesco Tomaselli Bad Bug Media’s Black Jackets returns to Kickstarter with Issues 4 and 5 If the idea of The Skulls (yes, that film starring Pacey from Dawsons Creek ) and Locke and Key combined into a creepy monstrous fraternity floats your boat then this release of Black Jackets is just what the inter-dimensional doctor ordered. Written and created by Mike Tener and illustrated by Francesco Tomaselli, Black Jackets #4 (and #5) continues the creepy black and white story of five teenagers who are reluctantly thrown into the throes of a monster-hunting fraternity. Black Jackets is filled with the thrills, chills, and undercurrent of a teen drama you'll grow to love. Black Jackets #4 Cover B - Ele Nichols In issue 3, the Jackets were attacked by an old member of the Black Jackets fraternity, who had crossed the interdimensional gateway between the human world and the demonic world. With that...

 The Epic Celebration of Failure Comes Home November 2022 Today Image/Skybound announced the upcoming hardcover Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure , a collection of fan-favorite Mr. Lovenstein comics by webcomics superstar J.L. Westover that celebrate failure in all its forms. The book will be published on November 2. In his (incredibly sweaty) new book, Westover offers up painfully hilarious observations and cringe-worthy situations, uniting us all through one of life’s most relatable experiences—failure. The beautifully thicc 6” x 6” hardcover collection features over 200 pages of comics, including secret panels, book-exclusive comics that can’t be found online, and an introduction by leading webcomics voice Lunarbaboon. "It only feels right that my greatest success up to this point is Failure ,” said Westover. “This book proved that nothing is too big to fail because this colossal tome is absolutely stuffed with my funniest comics. Failure has never felt this good.” Mr. Loven...

  We Only Kill Each Other (comiXology Originals) #4 Written by Stephanie Phillips Art by Peter Krause Colored by Ellie Wright Cover byDave Johnson Lettered by Troy Peteri Digital Release Date February 15, 2022 Age Rating 15+ Only Sold by comiXology The year is 1938. The threat of World War II looms over the United States, where Nazi sympathizers and fascists have taken root on American soil in alarming numbers. In New York City, resistance to the American Nazi movement grows amongst the ranks of Jewish-American gangsters. Enter Jonas Kaminsky, a rising small-time gangster who's embroiled in a turf war with Levi Solomon, an old-time mob boss with millions tied up in gambling and booze. When thrown together in an unexpected circumstance, it turns out that the one thing these gangsters hate more than each other is Nazis. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) Historical fiction doesn't get any better than this. 'We Only Kill Each Other' by Stephanie Phillips, Peter Krause, and Ellie Wr...

 A 'Blade Runner' meets 'Rocky' story for the ages In a future world of robots, extinct humans have been brought back to life—but will they earn their place in society, or will have to fight for it? The forthcoming Image/Top Cow sci-fi mini-series— Metal Society by Zack Kaplan ( Port of Earth, Eclipse ), Guilherme Balbi, Marco Lesko, and Troy Peteri—explores just that with a side of MMA-Style sport fights.  In Metal Society, the creators take readers on an inverted future, where evolved robots resurrect humans for manual labor. But, a tribalistic cultural clash breaks out, causing a fearless human fighter and a frustrated, displaced robot to square off in a public fight of epic stakes.   “While our own technology, our politics, and our world are changing faster than ever, sadly our society seems to be responding with aggression and hostility. We’re resorting to tribalism and we’re allowing our differences to be aired out publicly for entertainment value," said...

 Book One of the Newly Remastered Series Will Hit Stores in November 2022 Today Image/Skybound announced that the critically acclaimed French fight comic Lastman will be published beginning in Fall 2022. These editions will collect the action-packed series by Balak, Michaël Sanlaville, and Bastien Vivès as a complete set in English for the first time, and will feature all-new translations remastered as the creators originally intended. The books will also include backmatter featuring additional series art and true to the original French editions, full-color pages at the start of each volume. Lastman Book One , containing volumes 1 + 2 of the original French series and a new foreword by Robert Kirkman, is set to launch in November 2022. “ Lastman is a revelation of immense creativity, thrilling as a fan and humbling as a creator. Balak, Sanlaville, and Vivès have combined to create an evolving story, each volume advancing the story in an entertaining and engaging way, while also ...

  Eisner Award-winning I Hate Fairyland and Middlewest writer Skottie Young and artist Kyle Strahm ( Spread, Unearth ) come together for an all-new epic fantasy/adventure called Twig . This five-issue miniseries is set to launch from Image Comics in May. It’s the first day of Twig’s new job as a journeyer on a Jeff Smith’s Bone -esque quest to save a The Dark Crystal/Labyrinth -style world. Join our hesitant hero for an inspiring and imaginative tale of hope, heartache, and determination to overcome insurmountable odds. “Kyle and I both grew up in the age of Fantasy movies filled with all kinds of critters, creatures, and unlikely heroes on epic quests," said Young in an exclusive on the announcement at ComicBook.com . "This is our love letter to that time, which we’ve never really left!”  Strahm added: "Skottie and I have built a world where sunny landscapes hide creepy dark corners. Every environment Twig travels is a character all its own. And each strange new fri...