What could be more fun than Archie and gang diving into superhero fandom? Nothing, that's what.  ARCHIE & FRIENDS: SUPERHEROES #1 Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli Cover: Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jack Morelli, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 5/19 32-page, full color  Courtesy of Archie Comics

 I awoke today not expecting to see talented comic book industry veteran Alex Segura compared to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson but here we are. And I'm not dismissing his physique but if the publisher of Oni-Lion Forge considers him a game-changer of that level as he moves from his longtime position at Archie Comics who am I to question it. In fact, Segura has had his hand in every facet of the business from creator to executive as well as being a best-selling author, Oni-Lion Forge has picket up not just a versatile veteran but also one of the best people in the business.  ONI-LION FORGE PUBLISHING GROUP LEADERSHIP EXPANDS WITH ADDITION OF SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group is thrilled to announce the addition of Alex Segura as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Segura will oversee Oni-Lion Forge’s publicity, marketing, and sales efforts across various channels in addition to bringing over fifteen years of editorial...

 Monday brings some changes at one of the most beloved comic book publishers Archie Comics. Archie Comics is proud to announce the promotion of key staff members to director positions. • Jamie L. Rotante has been promoted from Editor to Senior Director of Editorial. Rotante will be in charge of the editorial direction for new comics and graphic novel content, working with licensors, and more. Rotante has spent the last 11 years with the company excelling in her various roles as proofreader, editor, and author of the BETTY & VERONICA: VIXENS and SENIOR YEAR storylines, where she helped provide a unique take on the legendary characters, in addition to penning Archie’s first original graphic novel, THE BOND OF FRIENDSHIP with artist Brittney Williams. Rotante will continue to deploy her excellent attention to detail and harness her organizational skills in her new role as she plots the course for new Archie Comics content, talent, and stories throughout the rest of the company’...

Thing are getting complicated. Despite Lilith's efforts, the women of the Six are ready to defend the Sacred. Meanwhile, Draculina's secret could blow up this uneasy alliance. Sacred Six #9 writer: Christopher Priest artist: Stephane Roux, Julius Ohta covers: Lucio Parrillo (A), Stephane Roux (B), Raymund Burmudez (C), Jay Anacleto (D), Warren Louw (E), Jay Anacleto (RI/Virgin), Raymund Burmudez (RI/Virgin), Warren Lowe (RI/Virgin), Lucio Parrillo (RI/BW), Lucio Parrillo (RI/BW Virgin) FC | 32 pages | Horror | $3.99 | Teen+ In Stores 05/19/2021 After all of Lilith’s machinations, manipulations and subsequent cessation, the women of the Six are brought together by Drago to protect the vampires and ghouls of Sacred. What the likes of Nyx, Chastity and Draculina consider protection, however, is a far cry from what Drago’s seeking. And to complicate matters further, Draculina’s carrying a secret that not only puts her at odds with her uneasy compatriots but might well just get h...

 'Time Before Time' describes itself as 'Looper' meets 'Saga' which is a lofty aspiration but it does have a cool neo-noir crime thriller vibe that upends time travel tropes. Issue one will grab you and deserves a first arc commitment from fans.  TIME BEFORE TIME #1 Writer: Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville Artist: Joe Palmer, Chris O'Halloran Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: May 12, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 The year is 2140, and to escape a world with no future, many turn to the Syndicate, a criminal organization who, for the right price, will smuggle you back in time to a better life. After working for the Syndicate for years, Tatsuo and Oscar decide to steal one of their boss’s time machines—but soon find that the one thing you can’t run from is your past.TIME BEFORE TIME is a brand-new ongoing series where writer/artist DECLAN SHALVEY (BOG BODIES) joins forces with the WRITE IT IN BLOOD team of RORY McCONVILLE and JOE...

 You don't usually see the Incan Empire versus the American West in a comic but John Zuur Platten and Atilio Rojo have done just that. In an intriguing revenge tale, a heist job involving cursed gold will set in motion a series of events culminating in an epic showdown. Fan-favorite writer John Zuur Platten ( Jurassic World: Evolution, The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena, Wanted: Weapons of Fate ) teams up with artist Atilio Rojo for the upcoming action-packed revenge tale, St. Mercy . This all-new, four issue miniseries kicks off this August from Image/Top Cow.  "I've always been fascinated by mythical stories of characters facing impossible odds, and in St. Mercy, I was able to explore this for two young heroines connected through time," said Platten. "Each must find the willpower to defy the evil and the powerful in the face of personal tragedy. And while St. Mercy has its roots in the tradition of classic westerns, things take a violent, bloody, and un...

Justin Roiland's video game 'Trover Saves the Universe' is headed to comics thanks to Skybound and Tess Stone. Stone will write the miniseries and release this August.    Acclaimed Author Tess Stone Delivers Mystery, Murder & Mayhem this August As announced earlier today at Skybound Xpo, Image/Skybound will kick off the first-ever comic book miniseries— Trover Saves the Universe —based upon the eponymous hit video game by Justin Roiland (of Rick & Morty fame). The debut issue will be written by fan-favorite author Tess Stone and launch this August.   Welcome to the ICJ—Important Cosmic Jobs—where employees are ranked by their boss, and at the end of each month, the worst employee literally gets the ax. It’s…not a great gig. But when ICJ’s top eyehole monster winds up dead, the company’s most inept (and rival) employees, Klover and Bo, are falsely accused of his murder and hunted by the Space Cops!   Now they must clear their names and unravel a ...

 'Goliath Girls' Volume 1 collects issues 1-5 of this fun, sweet, engaging tale of three orphaned teens raising a pet kaiju in a world of kaijus that are battling human kind. They hold the key to world peace through friendship, hope, and a baby kaiju.  Monsters will rise, cities will fall...but best friends are forever! Zelda, Eunice, and Juliet are three best friends: orphans of the Kaiju Generation, and adoptive mothers to their own baby Goliath! For years they've searched for the elusive King of All Goliaths, the one fabled to bring the Forever War to an end. But they're not the only ones on his trail. From Sam Humphries ( Harley Quinn, Green Lanterns ) and Alti Firmansyah ( X-Men '92, Star Lord and Kitty Pryde ), comes a story about hope during wartime, and the power of sisterhood. The fate of the world lies in the hands of three teenaged girls and their pet kaiju, as they fight to save us from the goliaths, and save the goliaths from us. Created by Sam Humph...

 The 2015 cult film classic 'Turbo Kid' is having a resurgence as a sequel is lined up, a video game in development and now a prequel comic is in the works at Happy Tank imprint Behemoth Comics.  TURBO KID Returns in Prequel Comic Book Series from Original Film Director and Storyboard Artist Cult movie sensation Turbo Kid (2015) is turning into a multi-media franchise with a sequel film in development presented as the ‘’road warrior of the franchise’’, a video game in development by Outerminds (out in 2022), and now with a comic book series written by the directors & drawn by the storyboard artist of the movie releasing at Happy Tank (imprint of Behemoth Comics) in September.   In this prequel mini-series, follow Apple, one of the fan favorite characters of Turbo Kid , in an action packed prequel! Are you ready to go deeper into the universe of this already cult movie? Face the Robots War and the path that led Apple on the Kid's route! Turbo Kid film storyboard ...

 Z2 Comics' latest collaboration with a legendary musical artist is none other than Joan Jett. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 40 x 40  graphic novel anthology   celebrates the 40th Anniversary of two iconic albums - I Love Rock 'n' Roll and Bad Reputation. One of the Greatest Performers and Icons in Rock n’ Roll History Arrives in Her Comic Book Debut,  Inspired by Her Two Landmark 1981 Albums  Z2 continues to reward music lovers and comics fans alike with an ever-expanding offering of original and authentic graphic novels created alongside some of the biggest names in music. Today’s news brings Z2 Comics together with the Queen of Rock n’ Roll; the woman who made it her anthem, and a battle cry for generations, Joan Jett.  “When we began working with Z2 Comics on Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 40 x 40 for the 40th Anniversary of I Love Rock 'n' Roll and Bad Reputation , we reflected on all the rejection and opposition Joan faced from the industry as a...

Image Comics has given horror fans a special treat with the anthology series 'The Silver Coin.' So far, with two issues it's provided some cool twists and scares as talented artist Michael Walsh welcomes guest writers to create essentially a short story, a self-contained single issue of thrills, blood spills, and goosebumps.   THE SILVER COIN #2 Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Michael Walsh Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: May 12, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Part two in the saga of THE SILVER COIN from all-star creators MICHAEL WALSH, CHIP ZDARSKY, KELLY THOMPSON, ED BRISSON, and JEFF LEMIRE! In 1993, classic mean girls bully a misfit teen at an idyllic summer camp. When the teen reclaims her power after a violent encounter with The Silver Coin, what follows is the stuff of horror movie legend. Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) This month, the talented Kelly Thompson contributes an homage to summer camp slasher films with this little ditty about mean girls, bullying, and revenge, as on...

 'Snow Angels' is unsurprisingly awesome as two of the industry's best talents are in top form with this sci-fi dystopian action thriller shows. The conclusion of the first arc drops on Comixology next week so mark your calendars, subscribe to the series tell your friends, even you internet buddies.  Two of the most acclaimed creators of their generation — Writer JEFF LEMIRE and Artist JOCK — together for the first time in SNOW ANGELS — a 10-part science fiction adventure story set in a brutal world like no other! In the sense-shattering conclusion of "Season One", Mae Mae and Millie struggle to survive a to-the-death battle with The Snowman! Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. Read for free as part of your subscription to comiXology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime. Also available for purchase via comiXology and Kindle. Snow Angels (comiXology Originals) #4 Written by Jeff Lemir...

A serial killer that strikes on holidays will test the skills of all of Gotham's crime fighters including Batman, Jim Gordon, and Harvey Dent. Every villain is a suspect, every crime scene reveals a clue, but can they find the killer before he strikes again?  HOLIDAY MURDERS LEAD GOTHAM CITY’S CRIME-FIGHTING TRIUMVIRATE TO EXTREME MEASURES Atrocious serial killings on holidays in Gotham send The World’s Greatest Detective into action – confronting both organized crime and a mysterious murderer – in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One , the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the feature-length animated film – which will be accompanied by the latest DC Showcase animated short, The Losers – is set for release on Digital and Blu-ray on June 22, 2021.  Complicated relationships are a recurring theme in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One , particularly where Batman/Bruce Wayne...