The blockbuster finale of 'Scout's Honor' pulls out all the stops. Kit takes a stand against Scoutmaster Shepherd in an epic showdown that you have to see to believe. David Pepose, Luca Casalanguida, and Matt Milla bring their A-game in this explosive final chapter.   SCOUT'S HONOR #5 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Luca Casalanguida, Matt Milla Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual Publisher: Aftershock Comics Release Date: May 12, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Determined to bring the truth behind Doctor Jefferson Hancock's death to her people, Kit will be forced into the fight of her life against the forces of Scoutmaster Shepherd - but with the future of the Colorado Badlands at stake, can even a Scout's honor be enough to win the day? Score:  ★★★★★ (5/5) 'Scout's Honor' has been one exciting action-packed series. It could serve as a guidebook to aspiring comic book creators on how to produce a thrilling and entertaining comic book. Pepose writes a lean and mean ...

   Ever since the bombs fell and the skies turned to nuclear fire, the Ranger Scouts of America have built their religion upon their most sacred law — always be prepared.  But after discovering a chilling secret in an abandoned bunker, Kit’s belief in the Scout tradition is rocked to the core — yet when a gang of murderous highwaymen breach the Ranger Scout compound, her growing doubts might come at a harrowing cost…  SCOUT’S HONOR #2  $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / On sale 02.10.21  Writer: David Pepose  Artist: Luca Casalanguida  Colorist: Matt Milla  Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual  Cover: Andy Clarke w/ Jose Villarrubia  Score:  ★★★★★ (5/5) Last month, 'Scout's Honor' #1 had a remarkable debut. The dystopian thriller from David Pepose, Luca Casalanguida, and Matt Milla made a splash earning  a five-star review from us  and proving to be one of the best new titles of the year so far. It hit the ground running with a gre...

Since the days of the Final War, the Ranger Scouts of America have honed their survivalist teachings for a singular purpose: to conquer the radioactive horrors of the Colorado Badlands. But after discovering the truth behind the Ranger Scout doctrine, Kit is driven into the post-apocalyptic wilderness and left for dead. With a savage predator on her trail, Kit must use eve-ry ounce of training to survive - but after all she's sacrificed, can this true believer endure los-ing her religion? SCOUT'S HONOR #4 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Luca Casalanguida, Matt Milla Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual Publisher: Aftershock Comics Release Date: April 14, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Score: ★★★★★ (5/5) One of the remarkable things about 'Scout's Honor' is the pacing that allows for so much to happen in only four issues so far. This is first and foremost about Kit's journey and her awakening about the deceit and treason of the Ranger Scouts. Issue four is a pivotal moment for K...

 Forced to confront her suspicions about Ranger Scout society, Kit undertakes the grueling Eagle's Guard Trials on her quest for the truth - but standing in her path is Dez, the Scoutmaster's son and her oldest friend. And Dez is not going to let this badge of honor go without a fight... SCOUT'S HONOR #3 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Luca Casalanguida, Matt Milla Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual Publisher: Aftershock Comics Release Date: March 10, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) After a surprising and awkward kiss between Kit and Dez things have only gotten more contentious as the Eagle's Guard Trials are set to begin. Dez is feeling the pressure trying to get the approval of his abusive father who also happens to be the cult leader of the Scouts. He's got to perform and standing in his way is his best friend and his father's favorite, Kit. With a seemingly unrequited romantic pass in the last issue and the looming trials ahead, Dez is feeling desperate....

It what could be the best year in independent comics in sales and quality, here are some examples of what made 2021 in comics so entertaining, funny, exciting, thrilling, and thought-provoking.  Rumors of the death of the comic industry have been wildly exaggerated. Despite what some angry internet trolls may have posted, the comic book industry is alive and well, thriving in 2021. In fact, since 2012 , book sales have steadily climbed every year becoming a billionaire dollar industry with no sign of stopping. Bolstered by manga, middle-grade publications, and graphic novels, comics are as healthy as ever.  I've been lucky to read and review so many wonderful independent comics thanks to the generosity of comic book publishers, public relations agencies, and creators themselves that reach out and/or agree to provide copies. The truth is, there are too many great comics to not only read but to review in a timely manner. It can be overwhelming, especially for a one-man operat...

  SAVAGE AVENGERS #1 Writer: David Pepose Artists: Carlos Magno, Espen Grundetjern Letters: Travis Lanham  Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: May 18, 2022 Cover Price: $3.99 AN ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT, ALL-DANGEROUS TEAM ASSEMBLES! Since his exile from the Hyborian Age, Conan the Barbarian has conquered the most dangerous foes the modern Marvel Universe has to offer - but what happens when this hard-edged Cimmerian finds himself on the run from the cybernetic soldier of the future known as Deathlok? Outgunned and outmatched, Conan must turn to an unlikely group of loners, berserkers, and killers if he hopes to survive the night - but can these Savage Avengers defy Deathlok's murderous manhunt, or will they become the next targets in the crosshairs of tomorrow? Don't miss out on a bold new beginning for Marvel's most savage superheroes, as Ringo Award-winning writer David Pepose (Spencer & Locke, Scout's Honor) and superstar artist Carlos Magno (KANG THE CONQUE...

 Haunted by her past, a disillusioned soldier must survive the war-torn land of Oz. Order the 44-page second issue on Kickstarter today! What if Mad Max took place in The Wizard of Oz ? Find out in THE O.Z. , returning to Kickstarter now from multiple Ringo Award-nominated writer David Pepose ( Spencer & Locke, Scout’s Honor ) and superstar artist Ruben Rojas ( Proton ). Fans of The Old Guard, DMZ , and Fables will love this action-packed fantasy adventure, available to order now on Kickstarter ! THE O.Z. follows Dorothy Gale’s granddaughter and namesake, a disillusioned Iraq war veteran who is swept up by a tornado and dropped into the war-torn land of Oz. Now leading the Resistance against the Scarecrow’s regime, Dorothy must join forces with the Tin Soldier, the Prince of Lions, and Jack Pumpkinhead if she hopes to locate the all-powerful Silver Slippers and bring peace to the Occupied Zone… or as the locals call it, The O.Z. THE O.Z. #1-2 Writer: David Pepose Artist: R...

Perfect for fans of Pokémon, The Iron Giant, and Pacific Rim , Ringo Award-winning writer David Pepose ( Savage Avengers, Space Ghost ) and acclaimed artist Ornella Greco ( Star Trek: Picard’s Academy, Total Suplex of the Heart ) deliver a heart-warming sci-fi adventure about a boy and his dog… with 10 tons of over-the-top, monster-battling action.  Ten-Ton Titan Terrier Creators: David Pepose and Ornella Greco Format: 6 x 9 in Page count: 160 Paperback Price: $12.99 Hardcover Price: $17.99 Ages: Middle Grade  Paperback ISBN: 9781545820469 Hardback ISBN: 9781545820476 On-sale Date: October 7, 2025 When an asteroid unleashes a horde of alien monsters known as Bio-Titans, Earth must turn to a suit of extraterrestrial battle armor to save the day — but there’s just one catch. Because the only creature on the planet capable of turning it on… is an 11-inch-tall terrier named Holly. With the Bio-Titan threat escalating by the second, Holly and her scientist owner Sam wi...