BLACK'S MYTH: THE KEY TO HIS HEART #2  Writer: Eric Palicki Artist: Wendell Cavalcanti Letterer: Rob Steen Publisher: Ahoy Comics Release Date: July 19, 2023 Cover Price: $3.99 Continuing the moody, stylish saga of Janie "Strummer" Mercado, werewolf detective! When Strummer receives a mysterious package, the trail leads back to her nemesis, Rainsford Black-but if Black sent the package, why is he hiring her to find out who did? All AHOY titles feature bonus prose stories and illustrations. Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) QUICK REVIEW: 'Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart' has so far been as delightfully charming as the first series. Now, with Strummer and Ben being well-established as werewolf detective and djinn, the latest  quandary  has them working together to find out who sent her a mysterious package. The heavy from the previous series Rainsford Black makes a return but that only makes the investigation murkier. One of the best things about this title ha...

  RED SONJA #1 writer: Torunn Grønbekk artist: Walter Geovani, Omi Remalante, Jr. Letterer: Simon Bowland covers: Shannon Maer (A), Jim Cheung (B), Alan Quah (C), Bryan Hitch (D), Cosplay / Joanie Brosas (E), Mr Garcin Collage (F), Jenny Frison (G), Kevin Eastman (H), Mike Mignola (I), Blank Authentix (J) FC | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+ In Stores July 19, 2023 Following directly from the pages of Red Sonja #0, the She-Devil finds herself on the run, framed for murder, and with an unseen force tugging at the back of her mind. Join Sonja as she races to unravel the mystery of “His Master’s Voice!” Written By Torunn Grønbekk and featuring art by Red Sonja superstar Walter Geovani (with colors by Omi Remalante, Jr.), this brand-new series dives deep into Sonja’s world, exploring the darkness of Hyboria like never before. And all this is wrapped up in an amazing series of covers: Shannon Maer, Jimmy Cheung, Alan Quah, Bryan Hitch, Joanie Brosas (Cosp...

 Sorry: Your Beloved Post-Apocalypse is Getting a Postmodern Makeover with 48 Pages of Highly Radioactive High Adventure in October Amidst the irradiated plains walks a legend who is more than man ... BEWARE THE MAN FROM MAYBE! Timed to Comic-Con International in San Diego, Oni Press is proud to announce THE MAN FROM MAYBE #1 (of 3) – a 48-page, high-potency dose of eye-searing, shoot-'em-up action on the high plains of our ruined planet from rising star Jordan Thomas ( WEIRD WORK, XINO ) and the infamous artistic savant known as Shaky Kane ( WEIRD WORK, BULLETPROOF COFFIN )! Double-sized and double-barreled at 48 gratuitously gargantuan pages, give yourself over to an upside-down world where the mutants die hard and the dinosaurs can’t be trusted in THE MAN FROM MAYBE #1 (of 3) – featuring a downright demolishing line-up of covers, led by “Swaggerin'” Shaky Kane himself alongside “Dazzlin’” David Rubín ( BLACK HAMMER, COSMIC DETECTIVE ) and “Nice” Nick Cagentti ( ...

  ARCADE KINGS #3 Writer: Dylan Burnett Artist: Dylan Burnett, Walter Baiamonte, Sara Antonellini Letterer: Andworld Design Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: July 19, 2023 Cover Price: $7.99 ROUND THREE: FIGHT! Unable to match his brother Joe's power and skills, Ken discovered a new place to train: the Row, home to the most highly competitive arcades in Infinity City. But when Victor McMax's bid to take over the entire city brings his high-powered goons there, Ken has no choice but to protect his new home and put his fists to work. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) 'Arcade Kings' continues to be a complete blast. Another issue, another exciting match but for all the great kinetic fighting action that happens there is a real heart to this story of two brothers estranged, emerging from the trauma of an abusive father living in a world choked by corporate greed. Dylan Burnett's influences of video games, manga, and martial arts are self-evident, fun, and rousing. ...

A slate of new one-shot horror comics headlines a spooky season full of frights from Archie Comics this fall Archie Comics rules Spooky Season once again with the return of Archie Horror's Month of Mayhem, a fall event launching new spine-chilling horror comics in the run-up to Halloween. Kicked off by the imprint's first trade paperback collection of short stories, the slate includes a battle with the forces of Hell, demonic toys, robots run amok, and a twisted version of Riverdale where nothing is what it seems. Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante said, "We're so excited to return to our Month of Mayhem event this year, celebrating all things horror and Halloween throughout October. From a psychological thriller in WELCOME TO RIVERDALE and a collection of middle-grade horror tales in TOYBOX OF TERROR , not to mention all the Halloween fun in our classic-style comics and digests, there's truly something for every Halloween love...

 Vampirella's Frazetta Family Legacy Continues! Just over 50 years ago, the one and only Vampirella made her debut under an iconic cover and contributions to her design from Frank Frazetta, the master of modern fantasy art. Now today Dynamite is excited to announce the next step in that legacy, as Frank's grandaughter Sara Frazetta takes on the Daughter of Drakulon as both writer and cover artist of a prestige series due out this fall and winter. Don't miss Vampirella: Dead Flowers ! As a co-founder of the Frazetta Girls, Sara has carried on her grandfather's legacy with licensing, merchandising, education, and taking on the artistic mantle herself. For this new title she is joined by co-writer and occult detective Bob Freeman and stunning artist Alberto Locatelli. "It's such an honor for me to carry on the Frazetta legacy with Vampirella," said writer Sara Frazetta. "Now, being able to pick up that torch myself, in a small way, of course,...

  JOHN TIFFANY OGN  Writer: Dan Panosian, Stephen Desberg Artist: Dan Panosian Letterer: Lucas Gattoni Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Release Date: July 19, 2023 Cover Price: $19.99 MATURE READERS John Tiffany is one of the best bounty hunters in the world. Given his precarious line of work, he has found that he can only truly trust four people: Pastor Lovejoy, an unorthodox priest; Wan Chao, an underworld geek; Dorothy, his conservative teammate; and Magdalena, a sex worker he has foolishly fallen in love with. But it seems that one of them has turned against him and now he's the one with a bounty on his head. It's a race against time as he tries to survive being a high-priced target and find out which of his confidantes is the traitor. Score: ★★★1/2 (3.5/5) 'John Tiffany' is a graphic novel that harkens back to the 90s when the stories were darker, heroes were morally ambiguous, and the art was grimy. Dan Panosian and Stephen Desberg create an exciting and sl...